She spent her life savings to buy a house.
While this prevented her from becoming homeless and sleeping on the streets,
it also emptied her savings, leaving her without enough money to treat her mother's illness later on.
She could only delay treatment
until the illness became incurable and beyond saving.
"
Erlong, what's wrong? Did something upset you?"
Ye Qiu keenly noticed the sadness emanating from Liu Erlong beside him.
"No, I was just thinking about my husband."
Liu Erlong looked up, smiling sweetly at Ye Qiu.
Looking at her husband, who was more youthful and naive than before, yet possessed even more smiles and gentleness,
her heart felt as if it were filled with honey.
Meeting her husband, with her mother by her side, was undoubtedly the happiest time of her life.
He not only didn't mind their lowly status but also took excellent care of her. Her
mysterious, powerful, and gentle mother's life had also stopped ending
because of his appearance. It was truly her greatest fortune. "Thinking of me?" Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow, understanding immediately. "Yes! Your image is all I can think of." Liu Erlong stared at Ye Qiu with a mixture of joy and resentment. "Uh..." Ye Qiu chuckled awkwardly, unsure how to answer. "Haha... Husband, is it strange for Erlong to say such things?" Liu Erlong giggled, suddenly transforming into a tyrannical mother, grabbing Ye Qiu by the throat. She asked, "Do you think I'm too old?" "How could I? If I disliked you, why would I bother you?" Ye Qiu surrendered, raising his hands. "Hmph!" Liu Erlong snorted. "I'm quite strong, husband, don't think I'll only writhe and submit to you." She knew very well that Ye Qiu's return to events from over twenty years ago was definitely not simple. Those who knew Ye Qiu from the same era, like Bibi Dong, had no influence whatsoever. Moreover, Bibi Dong's whereabouts were also mysterious. Her strength had also increased dramatically after Ye Qiu's disappearance. They must have something important to do, and Liu Erlong naturally wanted to lend a hand. "How could I? I didn't treat any of you as mere decorations," Ye Qiu said innocently. "That's good." Liu Erlong nodded in satisfaction, her gentle demeanor returning. "We're almost there, let's quicken our pace." "Okay." Ye Qiu nodded. Although the West City was a gathering place for the poor and homeless, this 'poverty' was relative. At least Liu Erlong's home was in a very good location. It wasn't too far from the bustling East City, only about two or three kilometers away. Although it wasn't as prosperous or crowded as the East City, it was still a prime location in the West City. Soon, Liu Erlong led Ye Qiu to a small courtyard emanating a fragrant aroma. It was about 160 square meters. The main gate was a rather heavy iron gate. Through the gaps in the iron fence, a small courtyard came into view. The other three sides of the courtyard were surrounded by walls over two meters high, with embroidered arrowheads cast into the walls. Their purpose, of course, was to prevent trespassers. This small bungalow was, after all, a comfortable space for a family of three. Even if it was only one-story, they could always add extensions later when they had the money. However, Ye Qiu was also aware of Liu Erlong's background. To be able to buy such a large property in this location outright, their life savings probably weren't enough. Their lives after buying the house might be more difficult than he imagined.
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Ye Qiu felt a pang of heartache.
Liu Erlong, meanwhile, snapped out of her reverie.
She took a set of keys from the soul tool on her ring finger and opened the courtyard gate.
Without even glancing inside, she
turned back to Ye Qiu, smiling sweetly, her voice clear and melodious.
"Husband, come quickly."
"Coming,"
Ye Qiu said, offering his arm, which Liu Erlong immediately took.
She happily led Ye Qiu inside.
Upon entering the courtyard, the first thing
they saw was the various flowers lining the walls.
These flowers
were Liu Erlong's mother's favorite varieties.
It had become a shared hobby for them; when bored, they enjoyed planting colorful flowers.
Whenever they bloomed, the entire courtyard was fragrant and vibrant, a truly beautiful sight.
Liu Erlong often came to tend to them.
But at this moment, Ye Qiu and Liu Erlong had no time to appreciate the vibrant flowers.
Their expressions turned cold.
Liu Erlong's face darkened, and she roared at the back of a wooden shelf filled with flowerpots,
"Who goes there! Get out here!"
With their combined cultivation,
they easily detected a faint, panicked aura emanating from behind the shelf.
Ye Qiu even sensed a hint of killing intent.
His Eternal Kaleidoscope opened, his heart filled with mockery and disgust.
"So it's you, you stinking rat!"
Ye Qiu's words fell.
The wooden shelf visibly trembled slightly.
Whoosh!
Before Liu Erlong could act, Ye Qiu activated his divine power.
The shelf and the flowers on it vanished.
Thud!
At the same time,
a muffled sound rang out.
A man with a buzz cut, a weathered face, and wearing a worn-out academic gown that hadn't been changed in a long time, collapsed to the ground, bewildered.
"You bastard!"
Liu Erlong roared, his eyes filled with intense disgust.
His Soul Douluo cultivation had fully erupted,
and he charged towards the figure.
"Ah! Erlong... It's me, it's Xiaogang!"
The one pinned to the ground was none other than Master Yu Xiaogang.
"Trash! Don't call me!"
*Slap!
* Liu Erlong hissed, showing no intention of communicating.
She raised her hand, unleashing a hurricane of soul power that slapped Yu Xiaogang across the face.
"Ah!"
Yu Xiaogang let out a piercing scream.
"Erlong..."
"Shut up!"
*Slap!*
The only response was Liu Erlong's increasingly vicious slap.
"Who allowed you to be here? Who told you this location!"
Liu Erlong's eyes were bloodshot.
This place held special significance for her.
Even if she didn't live here, she wouldn't alter its layout in the slightest. She
wouldn't allow such a disgusting thing to enter.
"Ah!"
As Liu Erlong's soft hand tightened its grip
, Yu Xiaogang let out a bloodcurdling scream. His left leg was directly swept up and twisted by the soul power surge, his joints contorted in reverse.
Bone fragments seemed to pierce through his skin and clothing.
"I told you, didn't I? If you dare show your face in front of me again, I'll break your legs!"
Liu Erlong gently squeezed Ye Qiu's hand, her eyes flashing with ruthlessness, her face icy cold.
"I'm asking you, did you go into the room?"
"Ah!"
Only Yu Xiaogang's scream answered Liu Erlong.