Chapter 126 Guiding with Patience

Zi Linling was baffled by the two of them speaking in unison.

She glared fiercely at Ye Lingyuan and said, "What are you trying to butt in for?"

Then, she turned to Ao Xiangtian with dissatisfaction and said, "I already told you to let Long'er choose for himself. What are you doing?"

"I'm doing this for your own good!"

"I'm doing this for Long'er's own good!"

Ye Lingyuan and Ao Xiangtian grumbled softly at the same time.

Though they grumbled softly, spiritual cultivators' ears were extremely sharp; even the rustling of grass couldn't escape them, let alone spoken words?

Therefore, Zi Linling naturally heard every word of their mumbling.

She glared at Ye Lingyuan again, but her eyes met his deep, dark ones directly.

Zi Linling then realized that Ye Lingyuan's eyes were filled with grievance.

He looked like a little wife who had been misunderstood and abandoned by her husband.

Was this still the ruthless, capricious, cunning, and dark Heavenly Apocalypse Underworld King?

"The Dragon Clan's second bloodline awakening hasn't occurred for a hundred thousand years, but once it awakens, their combat power will surge. It is said that if a dragon's bloodline awakens nine times, it can return to its ancestors, at which point, nothing in heaven or earth will be unconquerable!"

Ye Lingyuan transmitted his voice when he saw Zi Linling looking over.

Long'er was the only dragon in the Dragon Clan to break the curse and undergo a second bloodline awakening, so Long'er's future was limitless.

Ye Lingyuan was always far-sighted and prepared for contingencies.

Since Zi Linling was already his woman, he naturally had to make plans for her.

Long'er could only grow quickly by Zi Linling's side; this was already a foregone conclusion.

And letting Long'er stay by Zi Linling's side was equivalent to leaving Zi Linling a powerful backer.

Zi Linling was so shocked by Ye Lingyuan's words that her jaw dropped.

Unconquerable in heaven and earth! What kind of heaven-defying combat power was that?

Before she could recover from her shock, Ao Xiangtian's voice rang out as well.

"Young lady, what I need to do when I return to the Dragon Clan this time is extremely dangerous, and it's really inconvenient to bring Long'er along. Please let Long'er stay by your side."

Ao Xiangtian's attitude was extremely sincere, and his words carried a hint of helplessness.

He looked like a doting father who was reluctant to part with his child but had no choice but to leave him behind.

However, he secretly thought to himself, "This woman must be someone with great destiny. If Long'er follows her, he will definitely be favored by destiny."

Zi Linling looked at Ye Lingyuan, then at Ao Xiangtian, and then at Long'er, and for a moment, she was unsure how to decide.

Although she desperately wanted Long'er to stay by her side, in her heart, Long'er was not only her contracted beast but also her companion and friend.

Since they were companions and friends, Zi Linling had to give him enough respect.

So in the end, Zi Linling handed the decision-making power to Long'er. Su Dan Novel Network.

"Long'er, you choose yourself."

Long'er looked up at Zi Linling with his small head and was about to speak when he heard Ao Xiangtian ask, "Long'er, do you want to avenge your mother?"

Long'er froze for a moment and looked at Ao Xiangtian.

Ao Xiangtian's gaze was piercing, with a hint of sternness.

Upon hearing Ao Xiangtian mention his mother, Long'er's eyes welled up with tears.

He nodded and said firmly, "Long'er wants to! Mother loved Long'er so much, Long'er must avenge her."

Ao Xiangtian nodded with relief and said, "Your mother would be very happy to hear your words. But do you know who killed your mother?"

Long'er looked at Zi Linling and then nodded at Ao Xiangtian, saying, "Long'er knows! When Sister Zi saved Long'er, she told Long'er to remember their faces firmly and said that when Long'er has the ability later, he could find them one by one to avenge her!"

Ao Xiangtian nodded and said, "Your Sister Zi is right, revenge is a dish best served cold. When we are not capable, we must learn to endure, then train hard, and plan for the future."

Although Long'er couldn't fully understand Ao Xiangtian's words, he still kept them in his heart.

Ao Xiangtian gently stroked Long'er's head and continued, "But Father must tell you that the one who killed your mother was not only those hateful humans, but also..."

As Ao Xiangtian spoke, he slowly raised his eyes and looked in a certain direction.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, as if it could pierce through space.

Long'er said anxiously, "Father, who else?"

Ao Xiangtian's drifting thoughts were pulled back, and he said slowly, "Also... those... old stubborns of the Dragon Clan!"

Mentioning this, his emotions became somewhat uncontrollable, and a trace of his aura leaked out.

Although Zi Linling knew that Ao Xiangtian wasn't targeting her, she couldn't help but be greatly surprised.

Ye Lingyuan's heart tightened, and he thought to himself, "The Dragon Clan is indeed one of the oldest races. Ao Xiangtian's cultivation is unfathomable."

"Father, what's wrong?"

Long'er also felt something was amiss and said worriedly.

Ao Xiangtian then realized he had lost control. He gave Zi Linling and Ye Lingyuan an awkward smile and said, "Sorry!"

Then, he continued to Long'er, "Your mother was severely injured by those old stubborns for your sake, which allowed those hateful humans to take advantage and kill your mother."

Ao Xiangtian squatted down, caressed Long'er's face, and said with a heartache, "So, although your mother's death was caused by those humans, those old stubborns were also accomplices."

Upon hearing this, a trace of anger flashed across Long'er's tender face, and he said, "Then Father, when Long'er has the strength later, he will kill them all and avenge Mother!"

"No!"

Ao Xiangtian shook his head and said, "Long'er, you cannot! Since ancient times, the Dragon Clan has forbidden internal strife. The reason Father is telling you this is not for you to kill them, but rather for you to make them obey you and serve you."

"Then how can I make them obey me?"

Long'er tilted his head and scratched his scalp with his hand, asking in confusion.

A sharp glint flashed in Ao Xiangtian's eyes, and he said coldly, "There is only one way, and that is – to fight!"

"Fight?"

Long'er's small head couldn't quite grasp the concept.

Ao Xiangtian nodded and continued, "Yes! Fight! Fight until they have no choice but to obey, and dare not disobey!"

The Dragon Clan worshipped strength.

In the Dragon Clan, the victor is king!

Therefore, as long as your strength is sufficiently powerful, you will have absolute say in the Dragon Clan.

Long'er's little face immediately drooped sadly. His strength wasn't even enough to be at the bottom of the Dragon Clan.

Ao Xiangtian seized the opportunity to continue guiding him, "So, now that you've returned to the Dragon Clan, can you defeat those old guys?"

Long'er drooped his head dejectedly and shook it, saying, "I can't defeat them!"

Ao Xiangtian's voice became stern, "Then you can only be bullied by those old guys. How can you avenge your mother?"