"This time when we return..."
"Could you temporarily act as my boyfriend?"
Yuanen Yehui took a deep breath, looked at the boy before her, bit her lip lightly, and spoke softly.
"..."
Hearing these words and seeing the cautious expression on the girl's face, the smiling Tang Luochuan was momentarily stunned, seemingly not expecting her to say such a thing.
Especially when she said it with such careful deliberation.
"Because my family will definitely ask many questions, it would be better if Luo Chuan establishes an identity from the start..."
Thinking he might not have heard her clearly, Yuanen Yehui raised her voice slightly as she continued.
She had no one else to rely on anymore.
The person before her was her last hope.
"Alright."
Before she could finish, Tang Luochuan had already revealed a gentle smile and agreed.
"We'll do as you say."
As he spoke, his right hand moved slightly, gently holding hers, causing the blush on her face to deepen even further.
Luo Chuan...
He agreed!
Was it truly out of consideration for her that he was willing to temporarily agree, or perhaps in his heart...
"Let's set off."
Tang Luochuan glanced at Yuanen Yehui, and in the next moment, their figures vanished as if they had never been there.
"..."
Far away, in the eastern region of the continent.
Shangling City.
This was a rather primitive city. Unlike other places filled with towering buildings, everything here was dominated by ancient-style architecture, making it exceptionally unique.
The Yuanen family was the only major clan in the city and the fundamental reason why this place remained unaffected by external influences. Legend had it that the origin of the Yuanen family's name was to commemorate primordial blessings.
Despite being a seemingly obscure minor family, they possessed the foundation of one Ultimate Douluo and multiple Titled Douluo experts.
Such strength was incomparable to ordinary families. Even though their experts remained content with the status quo and did not collaborate with the Federation or other families, it did not diminish their control as a top hidden family in this era.
At that moment, outside the ancient city gate, four figures suddenly appeared. Leading them were Tang Luochuan and Yuanen Yehui.
Accompanying them were the Dragon Clan Law Blade Sima Jinchi and the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King Di Tian, serving as guards.
Of course, given Tang Luochuan's current strength, few below the Ultimate level could harm him. Bringing these two was merely symbolic.
Having them and not having them were two different matters.
Moreover, having two powerful experts as distractions would make visiting the Yuanen family much more convenient.
"Taiping City."
"We've arrived."
Tang Luochuan's meaningful gaze fell upon the architecture of Shangling City, his face showing some surprise.
Although he had learned about the Yuanen family's city from available information, the impact of seeing such a retro city in person was far beyond comparison...
Perhaps this was what the Douluo Continent looked like twenty thousand or ten thousand years ago—an aura of antiquity.
"..."
Meanwhile, after entering the city, Yuanen Yehui's gaze swept across the surroundings, instantly stirring up emotions within her. This was the city she once called home!
Though she had spent most of her time cultivating within the family and living with her parents, the memories of this city could never be erased from her heart.
"Luo Chuan, our home…"
"It's in this direction. Follow me…"
Slowly, Yuanen Yehui gestured for the young man beside her to follow. The next moment, she released a pair of dark black light wings, soaring into the air and flying toward the distant mountains.
"Alright."
Tang Luochuan smiled faintly, a pair of rainbow-colored light wings instantly materializing behind him. Di Tian and Sima Jinchi followed closely behind.
Eventually, they stopped halfway up the mountain, where a secluded, idyllic village scene unfolded before their eyes.
"The human world…"
"To think people still live in such a place."
Di Tian couldn't help but remark.
"It does seem like a suitable place to live."
Tang Luochuan also smiled, thinking to himself that this seemingly simple little village was, in fact, the heart of Shangling City and the true location of the Yuanen family.
Yet, as she gazed upon this ordinary scene, Yuanen Yehui's eyes reddened completely, and she clenched her fists tightly. This was her former home!
"Gentlemen…"
"What business do you have with our Yuanen family?"
Just as Yuanen Yehui's emotions were overwhelming her, a middle-aged man flew toward them from a distance, his resolute face tinged with caution.
He was Yuanen Tianshang, the son of the Yuanen family head.
His 89th-level cultivation was clearly evident, but as he looked at the group before him, he couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation.
Two powerful auras!
One of them might not be overwhelmingly strong, perhaps only at the level his elder brother once reached—at most, a Super Douluo. But the other…
That terrifying aura was something even his father would struggle to withstand if he were here.
He had already informed his father about the arrival of powerful figures. He could only hope his father would arrive quickly!
"But this girl…"
Eventually, Yuanen Tianshang shifted his gaze away from Sima Jinchi and Di Tian, settling on Yuanen Yehui, a thoughtful expression flashing in his eyes.
That familiar aura—who was this girl?
"Uncle…"
"Uncle!"
As Tang Luochuan was about to speak, Yuanen Yehui beside him looked at the man with difficulty, the words spilling out almost involuntarily.
"Uncle?"
"You… you are…"
Hearing this address, the man froze momentarily, a look of astonishment crossing his face. His emotions in turmoil, he stared at her, a mix of feelings swirling in his heart.
"Uncle, it's me."
"I'm little Ye Hui!"
Yuanen Yehui said urgently, her eyes red. In that instant, a Martial Soul matching his aura materialized—the Titan Giant Ape, emblematic of the Yuanen family.
"You are Ye Hui…"
Hearing this, the man's expression softened slightly, though his surprise remained undiminished. He murmured softly.
Ye Hui, Yuanen Yehui.
Wasn't she the daughter of his elder brother and sister-in-law?
Ever since the incident many years ago, the other party had seemed to vanish into thin air, but today...
They had actually returned!
"Good that you're back, good that you're back..."
Yuanen Tianshang took a deep breath. Though the imposing aura around him remained undiminished, the expression on his face had already softened as he gazed in the other's direction and spoke slowly.
Let bygones be bygones. After all, life must go on, mustn't it...
(End of Chapter)