"What? Are you mocking me—"
"No," Tianlong interrupted smoothly, his red eyes shifting from amused to something more thoughtful. "Why would I do that to my own grandson?"
The simple statement hit Zhao Chen like a physical blow. The casual acknowledgment of their blood relationship, delivered without malice or mockery, somehow made his rage feel... petty. Foolish, even.
Yu Xiang blinked in surprise, her enhanced senses picking up the subtle shift in energy. There had been no lie in those words, no hidden cruelty. Just a grandfather speaking to his descendant with matter-of-fact clarity.
Tianlong's lips curved slightly as he accessed his system interface, invisible to all others.
'System, show me breakthrough pills suitable for Core Formation advancement.'
[Harem Point Shop - Cultivation Aids]
[Low-Grade Core Formation Breakthrough Pill: 500 Harem Points]
[Mid-Grade Core Formation Breakthrough Pill: 1,200 Harem Points]