But why did she kidnap us?
Just because I look good?
Is it a crime to be handsome?
I can't decide on this!
Subei replied calmly, "My name is Subei, and this is my sister, Xiao Wu."
Xiao Wu smiled slyly, "We're close siblings—hugging and sleeping together is normal!"
Liu Erlong scratched Xiao Wu's nose, "Sleeping together helps build feelings, but not when you grow up."
Xiao Wu snorted, "When I grow up, I'll still sleep with him!"
"That's not proper," Liu Erlong said, stretching her hands toward Subei.
"Can I hug you?"
"Yes!" Subei nodded without hesitation.
Xiao Wu stood between them: "No!"
She followed a woman's natural instinct for caution.
Pouting, she said to Subei, "Why are you so naive? You can't just hug anyone!"
Xiao Wu glanced at Liu Erlong's sharp claws with suspicion—holding them that way made her feel suffocated.
"Well… okay then."
Subei scratched his head helplessly. Xiao Wu's possessiveness was strong, and probably needed to be kept secret.
Xiao Wu eyed Liu Erlong warily: "What do you want with us? If you mean no harm, don't block our way—we're leaving now!"
Liu Erlong smiled, "The nearest city is Notting City. Are you from there or a nearby village?"
Innocently, Xiao Wu blinked, "Brother, didn't you say we're going to Notting City?"
"Yes, we're heading there—to shop at Notting College and pay homage to the Spirit Master."
"Where are your parents?"
"We don't have parents. They all died."
"That's sad."
Liu Erlong was naturally compassionate.
With Subei's silent consent, she proposed:
"In that case, let me be your mother from now. Let me take care of you, alright?"
She showed her badge: "I'm vice president of Blue Bull College. The principal of Notting College is a friend of mine. Since you want to visit Notting College, I'll take you around, then you can come with me to Blue Bull Academy."
Liu Erlong was still kind, perhaps fond of these two children, showing great patience.
But Xiao Wu's repeated refusals irked her.
Seven spirit rings glowed in her hands: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, and black—the aura of a newly promoted Soul Saint.
Maybe she just hunted those rings in Star Dou Forest and coincidentally encountered this handsome boy.
Surely pity from fate.
She held a ring in each hand and said bitterly,
"Today, I'm your mother. Listen to me! I have the final say—follow my orders!"
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At Notting City,
Liu Erlong led Xiao Wu and Subei through bustling streets.
Pedestrians stopped and whispered,
"What a beautiful boy!"
"If my daughter could marry him, I'd be so happy!"
"The little guy's really handsome."
A passerby told Liu Erlong, "Your child must have inherited your looks. He's cute and handsome. When he grows up, he'll be a dragon and phoenix."
Liu Erlong's maternal heart swelled with satisfaction.
"Thank you," she replied politely.
Xiao Wu held two candied haws, licking her pink tongue softly.
She whispered repeatedly, "I haven't promised to be their daughter yet. Hmm~"
"It's so sweet."
The brown sugar coating was smooth and translucent.
Xiao Wu leaned close to Subei's ear and softly whispered,
"The human world is quite fun."
Though unhappy about Liu Erlong's possessive gaze toward Subei, Xiao Wu knew it was human jealousy and possessiveness—just like her mother had explained.
She liked having Brother all to herself.
Still, Xiao Wu noticed Liu Erlong bore no ill will and actually cared for them deeply.
On the way, Liu Erlong spent money lavishly, treating them to food and drink, and eagerly purchasing any small trinket she fancied.
Money was clearly no issue.
In reality, there was no resentment in her heart.
Subei's face darkened as he glanced at Xiao Wu and warned in a low voice,
"Don't say such things here. Powerful people have sharp ears and will notice."
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