"It's said that the child displayed martial arts with a dragon-head fish-body beast spirit, so terrifying that the thousand-year-old Hanover white horse dared not move."
"Otherwise, why would Prince Xue Qinghe personally investigate the child and arrange for the edict to be awarded to Erlong first, hiding it from the elders?"
"Haha, ridiculous."
Yu Luomian gave Yu Yuanzhen a thumbs-up. "Big brother, you saw through it all. I thought you were just here for the royal seal ceremony, but there's deeper meaning."
Yu Yuanzhen proudly lifted his head. "I've been in the Heaven Dou Empire for decades. What storms haven't I witnessed? How could I be fooled by a little baby's life experience?"
Yu Luomian grumbled inwardly that martial souls had been discovered, but he lacked faith in the life stories, suspecting it might be boasting—but he dared not argue in front of Yu Yuanzhen, despite being a strong Contra himself.
Frowning, Yu Luomian said, "But, big brother, a seven-year-old suppressing thousand-year-old soul beasts? I could believe it if they were century-old, but this…"
"If you want the truth, go see for yourself," Yu Yuanzhen calmly pointed toward a spot in the forest, "The two Hanover white horses appear to be raised there by Erlong."
The two men exchanged glances and vanished into the jungle like shadows.
From the stables on the lake island's outskirts, the neighing of the Hanover white horses echoed.
"Brother, that sounds like Da Bai and Xiao Bai."
On Qingteng Bridge, Xiao Wu pulled Subei along, scattering colorful seeds with her delicate hands as she led him to feed the fish.
Suddenly hearing horses call from the forest stable, they jumped toward the sound.
Inside the kitchen, Liu Erlong skillfully sliced sashimi-thin crystal-clear meat under bright lights.
He smiled and warned, "Xiao Wu, slow down! The forest path is slippery; be careful."
From the fairy tale house, Xue Qinghe appeared.
Since the prince's imperial ceremony, he had been restless in the palace.
Emperor Xueye secretly moved to integrate ministers and balance court powers.
Frustrated by delays and suspicions, Xue Qinghe bought a villa near Lanba Academy and started visiting Lake Island often as a guest.
Xiao Wu didn't know Xue Qinghe's true identity and welcomed his closeness to Subei.
But Liu Erlong was wary, never wanting Subei too close to Xue Qinghe. Whenever they touched, Liu Erlong's interruptions, accidental or not, caused tension.
Though Xue Qinghe understood; after all, Liu Erlong was Subei's godmother, and later would be his own godmother. He bore no grudge.
"Aunt Liu, your knife skills surpass the palace chefs'! The food here on Huxin Island is tastier than what's served in the palace," Xue Qinghe praised with a thumbs-up.
To maintain harmony with the husband, one must balance mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relations—a dance like that of monarchs and ministers, which Xue Qinghe managed well.
If not for the intensifying conflict between Wuhun Palace and Tiandou Royal caused by Tang San in the original story, Qian Renxue's disguised soul bones would never have been exposed.
Hearing Xue Qinghe's praise, Liu Erlong relaxed and smiled.
"His Royal Highness, you enjoy eating."
The dish was specially prepared for him.
But he lacked blessings—unworthy!
Now Liu Erlong's full attention rested on Subei.
This invincible craftsmanship and mature beauty made him lean back to enjoy the moment.
How to describe this?
Female juniors gained golden bricks.
Women attending 30 colleges were sent back to their hometowns.
Three thousand women in immortal classes.
Life's limits on Douluo Continent were not high.
Gu Yuena's power might lie in Xianban's thighs.
By the way… there was no goddess of life in the God Realm…
Subei and Xiao Wu stared dumbfounded at the scene before them.
Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian approached the Hanover White Horse, one with palm on the horse's rump, the other lowering his head to the horse's intimate area…
Oh my god!
The world was going downhill; morals were lost.
Subei quickly covered Xiao Wu's eyes.
"Not suitable for children, not suitable for children."
Two Douluo-level men were actually molesting the horses!
How could this be Yu Yuanzhen?
Subei's eyes brimmed with resentment.
"So hungry? You won't even spare the little white horses?"
"Brother, why block my eyes? They are bullying Da Bai and Xiao Bai!" Xiao Wu shouted, holding Subei's hand and stomping angrily at Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian.