Chapter 22: Yu Tianlong
The facts have proven that she is not mistaken. Liuxing and Liuying are clearly thriving in the Earth Dragon Sect, especially Liuying.
Her little face is rosy, and she looks chubbier than she did a year ago. It's obvious she's been eating too many small cakes. Fortunately, Liuying is the type who doesn't gain weight easily. Otherwise, given how often she eats those cakes, she might have turned into a chubby little chick by now.
If it weren't for Nan Shuishui strictly limiting Liuying's cake intake, under Nan Qiuqiu's indulgence, Liuying, with her love for snacks and her unique metabolism, might not have known when to stop.
"Sister Nan, it's been over a year since I came out. It's time to go back," Luan Yu said softly.
"So soon? Won't you stay a bit longer?" Nan Shuishui was startled and quickly tried to persuade her to stay.
Luan Yu shook her head. "There are still people at home. They'll worry if I'm away for too long."
Nan Shuishui sighed regretfully. "Alright, if that's the case, I won't keep you. But what about these two little ones? What are your plans for them?"
From their conversations, Nan Shuishui had long known that Liuxing and Liuying were picked up by Luan Yu and weren't her children.
Over the past year, she had grown very fond of Liuxing and Liuying. They were much more sensible than her own silly daughter.
She would love to keep the two children, as they were clearly talented and got along well with Qiuqiu. She was reluctant to see them go.
Luan Yu noticed Nan Shuishui's thoughts and turned to look at Liuxing and Liuying. "Do you two want to stay here, or come home with me?"
Hearing Luan Yu's question, Nan Qiuqiu also looked at them hopefully. She didn't want to be separated from her two friends.
Liuxing and Liuying exchanged glances and instantly understood each other's choice. Liuxing turned to Nan Shuishui apologetically and said, "We'll go back with Aunt Luan. Godmother, Qiuqiu, don't worry. We'll come back to visit when we have the chance."
Although they had been very happy during their year in Earth Dragon Sect, and Nan Shuishui had taken great care of them, Luan Yu was the first person they met when they arrived in this world.
She was also the one who introduced them to this world properly, so her place in their hearts was special.
Besides, Luan Yu had mentioned that she wasn't married and only had one sister at home.
Nan Shuishui had the Earth Dragon Sect and Nan Qiuqiu, but if they chose to stay in the Earth Dragon Sect, Luan Yu would be left alone again, wandering the world by herself.
Although Nan Shuishui was disappointed, she also felt a sense of relief. If Liuxing and Liuying had chosen to stay, she would have been happy, but if they had abandoned the benefactor who had brought them out of the wilderness, she would have been disappointed.
Her emotions were conflicted, relieved that the two valued loyalty and righteousness, yet disappointed that they hadn't chosen her as their godmother.
She patted their heads and said with a smile, "You two, follow your aunt and cultivate diligently. Your godmother will still count on you to protect her in the future."
"Hmm!"
Both Liuxing and Liuying were feeling a bit down. No matter the circumstances, goodbyes always bring sadness.
Luan Yu watched the scene, feeling a little uneasy, and tried to lighten the mood. "Why are you all so sad? It's not like we'll never see each other again. When I have the chance, I'll bring these two little ones back to visit."
Liuxing, also uncomfortable with the emotional atmosphere, quickly changed the subject. "Qiuqiu, haven't you always wanted Liuying to help you beat up Yu Tianlong? Let's go, we'll do it now."
Sure enough, Nan Qiuqiu's eyes lit up instantly, and the sadness of parting was diluted. She ran out with Liuxing and Liuying, calling over her shoulder, "You said it! Don't regret it!"
"This kid!" Nan Shuishui shook her head helplessly and followed behind the little ones with Luan Yu.
Now that Liuxing and Liuying were leaving, she decided not to restrict Liuying anymore. Since they were parting with their friends, she would let her daughter be a little willful this time.
Soon, Nan Qiuqiu dragged the two of them to a training ground in Heavenly Dragon Sect.
At that moment, Yu Tianlong and the others on the training ground hadn't left yet. Seeing Nan Qiuqiu pulling the two in, Xingyan raised an eyebrow and said, "What's this? Nan Qiuqiu, are you so bitter about losing that you've brought in reinforcements?"
Then, Xingyan noticed Liuxing and Liuying, who were clearly only four or five years old, and said in surprise, "What's with these two little kids? Don't tell me they're the reinforcements you're talking about?"
Liuxing's face darkened. Although he was indeed very small now, he didn't like being called a little brat. He whispered to Liuying, "Liuying can you please beat him up later so badly that he won't even recognize his mother."
Liuying felt a bit helpless. She didn't want to bully children, but Nan Qiuqiu had bought her so many small cakes, which was a great kindness. Besides, Liuxing had already spoken.
Nan Qiuqiu placed her hands on her hips and said menacingly, "Yu Tianlong, these are my younger brother and sister. They're also from Earth Dragon Sect, so they don't count as foreign aid. If you have the guts, fight my sister!"
Yu Tianlong frowned and shook his head. "Nan Qiuqiu, don't cause trouble. I don't bully children."
He knew Liuxing and Liuying. They were the two children adopted by Aunt Nanshuishui, only five years old, and hadn't even awakened their martial souls yet.
Xing Yan stepped forward and said, "Nan Qiuqiu, if you're not convinced, fight by yourself. What's the point of bringing two children who haven't awakened their martial souls?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a blur in front of him, and a gust of wind rushed past him, heading straight for Yu Tianlong behind him.
Yu Tianlong's pupils contracted instantly. He raised his arms instinctively to block, and the next moment, a small, pink fist slammed into his arms.
Bang!
With a muffled sound, the air surged, and Yu Tianlong was sent flying backward. He tumbled to the ground, rolling several times in embarrassment. If he hadn't released his soul power in time to protect himself, the outcome would have been even worse.
Xing Yan's mouth hung open in shock as he stared at Liuying, who had already retracted her fist.
"You... you... you...?"
At that moment, he hadn't even been able to react. And he was a top-tier beast martial soul user, a first-ring soul warrior with sixteenth-level soul power. Even the speed of a great soul master wouldn't leave him completely unresponsive. Only a Soul Grand Master could achieve that.
This little girl, who looked no older than six, was she a Soul Grand Master?
And she had just sent Yu Tianlong flying with a single punch. Although both he and Yu Tianlong were born with full soul power and possessed top-tier beast martial souls, there was still a gap between them. His Scarlet Dragon wasn't as powerful as Yu Tianlong's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and he usually lost miserably in their fights.
But he never expected that this little girl, who didn't even look like a soul master, could knock Yu Tianlong away in an instant. It felt like a dream.