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...While Xuan Ming and Gu Yuena were still discussing the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's emotional issues, three undisguised, powerful fluctuations of divine force suddenly came from the sky.
The fluctuations were like three falling meteors, domineering and swift, instantly tearing through the atmosphere of Douluo Star and heading straight for Heaven Dou City.
One was the ultimate slaughter and evil, yet carried a reassuring majesty; one was a holy and blazing light, as if it could purify everything in the World; the last was violent destruction and annihilation, carrying a relentless momentum.
Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, Xiao Wu.
These three women, in order to see him, had actually rushed down recklessly.
"How are they even more reckless than me..."
Although Xuan Ming grumbled, he didn't dare to be slow in his actions. He raised his hand and pressed lightly toward the Void Realm.
"Buzz—"
An invisible divine force instantly spread out like a gentle tide, precisely enveloping the three torrents of divine force that were about to crash into the Planar barrier.
"Steady!"
Xuan Ming's voice transmitted directly into the minds of the three women, "Don't tear apart my Douluo Star!"
Hearing Xuan Ming's voice, Bibi Dong and the others realized they had been a bit impulsive. If the power of three God King-level beings truly spiraled out of control, even the current Semi-god star would have a massive hole blown into it.
They quickly restrained their auras, compressing the World-destroying divine force to its limit, then, like three light butterflies, silently passed through the clouds and landed on the bustling street.
As the light dissipated, three stunningly beautiful women dressed in Mortal attire were revealed.
Bibi Dong wore a deep purple long dress, noble and elegant; though it was a simple style, it still couldn't hide the Empress aura of one who ruled the World.
Qian Renxue wore a pale gold dress, her waterfall-like golden hair draped casually, as beautiful as an elf who had fallen into the Mortal World.
Xiao Wu wore a lively and cute white short skirt, her long, slender legs particularly eye-catching, her whole being overflowing with youthful vitality.
As soon as the three landed, their gazes locked firmly onto Xuan Ming.
The atmosphere froze for a moment.
Xuan Ming stood there, feeling like a child caught doing something wrong by their parents, and rubbed his nose awkwardly.
"Um... long time no see?"
Twenty-seven years.
For a god, it truly wasn't long, but for those who had been waiting, every day was an ordeal.
Bibi Dong didn't speak.
She walked toward Xuan Ming step by step. In her deep purple eyes, there wasn't a hint of anger, only a bottomless pool of tenderness and longing.
The next second, she reached out and hugged Xuan Ming gently yet with absolute firmness.
No questioning, no blaming.
Only a whisper as light as the wind:
"It's good that you're back."
Just those five words made the last bit of awkwardness in Xuan Ming's heart vanish instantly, turning into endless guilt and emotion.
He hugged Bibi Dong back, resting his chin on the top of her head, and whispered, "Sorry for worrying you all. It won't happen again... in the future."
"Hmph."
Bibi Dong let out a soft snort in his arms, looked up at him with a half-smile in her beautiful eyes, and said, "You should say less of such nonsense."
"Xuan Ming, count for yourself. From the time we met until now, which time didn't you say that? And which time did you actually change?"
"Have you done few risky things? Which time didn't you risk your Life and carry the whole World on your shoulders?"
"After all these years, that stubborn temper of yours has never changed."
Xuan Ming opened his mouth but found himself speechless.
"Alright, alright, stop being so sentimental here."
Gu Yuena, unable to watch any longer, walked over and interrupted them. "This is the street. Even if Mortals can't see our faces clearly, you two hugging like this is still affecting traffic, okay?"
"Let's find a place to sit and talk. I'm hungry."
Xuan Ming felt as if he had been granted a great pardon. He quickly let go of Bibi Dong and took her hand. "Right, let's eat first. We can talk while we eat."
...A moment later, the group arrived at a high-end Soul tool restaurant called "Tianxiang Pavilion" in the center of Heaven Dou City.
Xuan Ming directly booked the most luxurious private room on the top floor.
"I'll leave the task of ordering to Xiao Wu."
Xuan Ming handed the menu to Xiao Wu. "You know what I like to eat."
"Of course!"
Xiao Wu took the menu without ceremony and skillfully began to list the dishes: "Braised Rabbit Head... Bah, not that one! I want Steamed Baobao Fish, Crystal Shrimp, Spicy Lobster..."
She ordered everything Xuan Ming liked, even remembering the side dishes clearly.
Just then, the door of the private room was pushed open.
"Uncle Xuan Ming! I'm back!"
A purple-green whirlwind rushed in; it was Yan Linger, who had finished playing.
She was still holding an unfinished stick of Tanghulu, with sugar crumbs on her mouth and a face full of excitement.
As soon as she entered, she saw the white figure sitting next to Xuan Ming, and her eyes instantly lit up.
"Sister Xiao Wu!"
Yan Linger cheered and pounced over, grabbing Xiao Wu's arm. "You're here too! I thought you were grounded in the God Realm!"
"Shoo, shoo, who would dare ground this young lady?"
Xiao Wu pinched Yan Linger's cheek and said with a grin, "But you, girl, how was your first time playing in the Lower Realm? You didn't embarrass your parents, did you?"
"Not at all! I listened to you—when I see injustice on the road, I roar!"
Yan Linger raised her chin proudly. "Just now on the street, I saw a few thugs bullying someone. I went up and kicked them all away! Impressive, right?"
"Nicely done!"
Xiao Wu gave a thumbs up. "As expected of someone I trained, you have a future!"
Watching the two adults and one child interacting as if no one else was there, Xuan Ming and Gu Yuena looked at each other, both with faces full of helplessness.
No wonder Yan Linger's personality is so wild.
It turns out the root of it lies with Xiao Wu!
Xiao Wu inherited the God Position of the God of Damage, who was originally a subordinate of the God of Destruction. Coupled with Xiao Wu's nature of fearing the World wouldn't be chaotic enough, she was a perfect match for that irritable older brother, the God of Destruction.
Since she was little, Yan Linger grew up under Xiao Wu's "teaching by example."
As for lady-like manners or goddess-like temperament, she didn't learn a single bit of that.
Instead, she learned that "fearless of heaven and earth, I'm wrong but I'll still do it, I'll do it again next time" Devil King energy to a tee.
"If Destruction and Life knew their daughter was being raised like this..."
Xuan Ming looked at Yan Linger, who was fighting over Tanghulu with Xiao Wu, and couldn't help but complain, "They'd probably try to kill Xiao Wu, right?"
"Probably not."
Gu Yuena smiled. "That guy Destruction is a total daughter-slave. As long as Ling'er is happy, even if she pokes a hole in the sky, he'd be behind her handing her the stick. As for Life..."
"Life spoils Ling'er even more," Bibi Dong chimed in. "She thinks it's good for Ling'er to be like this, full of energy and not getting bullied. Anyway, with us aunts protecting her, who would dare touch a single finger of hers?"
Xuan Ming's expression became a bit unnatural.
So it turns out this girl isn't just a second-generation god, but a darling spoiled by the entire God Realm?
"Alright, the dishes are all here."
Xuan Ming tapped the table, interrupting everyone's chatter. "Let's eat first. After eating, we still have serious business to attend to."
"Serious business?"
Qian Renxue put down her teacup, her eyebrows raised slightly. "You mean that kid named Huo Yuhao?"
"Ignore him for now."
Xuan Ming shook his head. "I gave him a chance. If he can seize it, I will help him. If he doesn't have the ability, then that's just his fate."
"Moreover..."
Xuan Ming glanced at Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue. "I also want to see if the Church you two trained is still salvageable."
"What if it isn't?" Xiao Wu asked casually.
"If not, then just tear it down and start over," Xuan Ming said indifferently.
"Only unforgettable fear can make people remember what should and shouldn't be done."