"It's… Principal Liu and Prince Dai Chengfeng are together now."
Yu Feng gossiped, explaining further: "We just came out of the secondary residence and happened to see Dai Chengfeng there. Our boss even called him 'Uncle'!"
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
Upon hearing Yu Feng's words, Yu Xiaogang felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He loudly refuted them in agitation, his voice sharp with emotion: "How could Erlong… how could she be with Dai Chengfeng?"
"This can't possibly be true!"
"Tianheng, he's talking nonsense, isn't he? Tell me this isn't true!"
Yu Tianheng looked at his uncle's suddenly pale face and disbelieving eyes. Although he harbored deep resentment toward Dai Chengfeng, faced with such an ironclad fact, he could only nod.
"Uncle… everything Yu Feng said is true."
"Yesterday, I personally saw Aunt Erlong and Dai Chengfeng behaving intimately… Later, when I asked her about it, she… she tacitly admitted it."
Bam—!
Yu Tianheng's words were the final straw that completely crushed Yu Xiaogang.
"How… how could this be possible… how could this happen…"
Yu Xiaogang staggered back a step, his lips trembling as he repeatedly muttered these words.
He recalled the humiliation of being easily defeated and lectured by Dai Chengfeng in Nuoding City, and the disdainful look in his eyes as he held him by the collar, treating him like an insignificant ant.
This incident had always been a lifelong shame for Yu Xiaogang, comparable to being driven out of his family.
After all, it was just Dai Chengfeng—a junior. How dare he look down on him, the theoretically invincible Master?
But now…
Yu Xiaogang never expected that the woman he loved had fallen into Dai Chengfeng's arms?
The immense blow and intense humiliation instantly shattered his mind.
Pfft—!
Overcome by anger, Yu Xiaogang felt a sweetness in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood, his body swaying unsteadily.
"Uncle!"
Yu Tianheng was startled and quickly moved forward to support him.
Yu Xiaogang's face was as white as paper, his chest heaving violently, his mind in chaos. "Impossible, how could Erlong be with Dai Chengfeng? Impossible…"
Yu Xiaogang ignored Yu Tianheng, staring blankly at the sky, muttering softly over and over again.
"Uncle, are you alright?"
Yu Tianheng worriedly looked at Yu Xiaogang, gently patting his back to comfort him.
Hearing Yu Tianheng's comfort, Yu Xiaogang slightly regained his senses. Suddenly, he raised his hand and looked at the jade bottle in his hand, recalling Liu Erlong's words before she left.
"If… if Erlong really is with Dai Chengfeng, then why was she so angry earlier?"
"Why did she still give me this?"
Yu Xiaogang looked at the Soul-Forming Pill in the jade bottle, a faint glimmer of hope rekindling in his eyes.
"Misunderstanding! There must be some misunderstanding! I must find her and ask clearly! I need to ask her directly!"
Yu Xiaogang muttered softly. At this moment, he seemed to grasp the last lifeline, paying no attention to wiping the blood from his lips. He broke free from Yu Tianheng's support and stumbled resolutely towards the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's secondary residence.
Yu Tianheng watched his uncle Yu Xiaogang's utterly distraught state with great curiosity.
After all, why would his uncle react so strongly upon hearing that his aunt was with Dai Chengfeng? This didn't seem like normal concern between friends.
Instead, it resembled the heartbreak he had seen in Dugu Yan when she was taken away by Dai Chengfeng?
But soon, Yu Tianheng thought this idea was utterly absurd. He shook his head: "Yu Tianheng, what are you thinking? Uncle Xiaogang and Aunt Erlong have a blood relationship. How could they possibly…"
Soon, Yu Tianheng suppressed this 'absurd' thought and looked up at Yu Xiaogang, who was gradually walking away. He was ultimately still concerned.
After all, no matter why his uncle was acting so out of sorts, he was still his uncle.
Therefore, Yu Tianheng turned to Yu Feng, Oslo, and others behind him, waving his hand: "You go back to the hotel first. I'll accompany Uncle to see Aunt."
After speaking, he quickly caught up with Yu Xiaogang and accompanied him towards the family's secondary residence.
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Meanwhile.
In the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's secondary residence in Spirit City.
Dai Chengfeng was leisurely sitting in the white jade pavilion. The delicate tea set on the stone table emitted steam, the fragrant aroma of tea mingling with the fresh scent of the courtyard's plants, creating a serene and pleasant atmosphere.
"Ah, so relaxing…"
Dai Chengfeng sighed comfortably, picked up the teacup, and lightly caressed the warm cup wall with his fingertips.
His gaze appeared to be on the flowers in the garden but carried a hint of anticipation.
Whoosh—!
Suddenly, a rapid, air-tearing sound approached from afar, followed by…
Bam!!!
The heavy gates of the secondary residence seemed to be violently pushed open by a powerful force, slamming heavily against the walls on both sides with a loud bang before quivering back.
"She's back?"
Dai Chengfeng lifted his eyes in response.
At this moment, Liu Erlong had already rushed into the courtyard entrance.
She was still wearing her sleek black outfit, accentuating her athletic yet voluptuous figure. However, at this moment, this vigor was replaced by a broken, tragic beauty.
Her eyes were red, her long and thick lashes wet with tears, continuously trembling.
Crystal-clear tears rolled down her beautiful eyes, now filled with anger, grievance, and deep resentment, tracing her pale cheeks and leaving two shimmering tear streaks.
A few strands of her jet-black hair were stuck to her cheeks and neck by the tears, adding to her disarray and vulnerability.
Her lips trembled slightly, and there was even a faint bite mark on her lower lip, obviously from biting it hard to suppress more pitiful sobs.
This appearance starkly contrasted with her usual fiery and strong demeanor, presenting a fragile beauty that evoked sympathy.
"Hm~"
Dai Chengfeng chuckled softly in his heart, "So it seems… there really was a misunderstanding?"
However, Dai Chengfeng didn't pay much attention to it. After all, this was just a casual move. Whether Liu Erlong misunderstood Yu Xiaogang or not was entirely irrelevant to him.
What mattered was whether the Soul-Forming Pill had successfully reached Yu Xiaogang's hands.
Thinking of this, Dai Chengfeng revealed a hint of surprise and concern on his face.
He stood up, his voice softening with worry: "Liu Erlong? What happened to you?"
Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's words, Liu Erlong abruptly stopped. Just moments ago, consumed by anger and grievance, she hadn't noticed anyone in the courtyard and thus cried without restraint.
Now, realizing someone else was present, she was instantly startled.
Seeing it was Dai Chengfeng, a look of panic and embarrassment quickly flashed across her face.
Almost instinctively, she sharply turned her face away, unwilling to expose her vulnerable side to him. But her voice carried an unmistakable sob: "You… why are you still here?!"
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