Back then, Ao Han had still been a child no taller than himself, smiling as he asked, "I heard your ancestor was once the Dragon Palace's chancellor? Then I have lots of questions for you."
Thinking back on it now, it felt like another lifetime.
Chapter 368: Student
Ao Dongping did not lose himself in memories of the past.
As an exceptionally long-lived sea turtle, his memories were extensive and intricate, with no shortage of moments that had left a deep impression on him.
Perhaps one day, he would recount those moments one by one in remembrance of the past, but... certainly not now.
He looked at Ao Han, his gaze flickering. Weighing his words, he hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Highness must have your reasons for your actions. This old servant would not presume to comment."
But after saying this, he ultimately could not hold back and spoke again. "Your Highness's cultivation has now reached a level this old servant cannot fathom.
"All these years, Your Highness has trained diligently every day. Your achievements today are the fruit of that perseverance.
"Back then, His Highness Ao Bo often bullied and teased Your Highness, relying on being many years older and having cultivated longer.
"Now his thousand years have been destroyed in an instant. One might call it... retribution."
After hearing all this, Ao Han merely narrowed his eyes, leaving his thoughts unreadable. Without passing any judgment, he said evenly, "We'll do as you say. Once we enter the Dragon Palace and meet my royal father, we'll tell the truth."
Ao Dongping bowed. "Then this old servant will take his leave."
Ao Han gave no further reply. He simply stood and walked behind the nearby screen, his figure vanishing into the shadows.
Ao Dongping turned and stepped quietly