"What exactly happened at the Lake of Life!"
If the Lake of Life hadn't been completely unaffected, Tang San wouldn't have gone crazy.
"Aaaah!"
"Chen Qingling!!!"
Tang San's eyes were red. "This should have been my spirit ring, and you just took it away!"
"You took my lover Xiao Wu, you took my immortal herbs, you took all my spirit rings!"
"I have been robbed three times, all because of you, Chen Qingling!"
"You demon!"
"Why are you targeting me like this!"
At this moment, Tang San was completely broken.
The core of the Lake of Life.
After playing around with Xiao Wu and the others for a while, Chen Qingling turned her head to look at Di Tian.
Although Di Tian didn't know why the young master was looking at him, it seemed he had something to say.
"What are your orders, Young Master?"
"My mother is hiding at the bottom of the Lake of Life to avoid the attention of the gods of the God Realm, and she's also in closed-door cultivation to recover from her injuries, right?"
Di Tian nodded slightly, "Yes, Young Master."
"Alright, I understand."
"Let's go."
Seeing Chen Qingling about to leave with Ning Rongrong and the others, Di Tian immediately panicked.
"Young Master, where are you going?"
"I'm going home."
"Ah?! Home?"
Di Tian was dumbfounded. Wasn't this home?
If this wasn't home, then where else was the Young Master's home?
Seeing Di Tian's bewildered expression, Chen Qingling was speechless.
"I'm going back to the Thatched Cottage to find my father."
"Huh?"
This time, it wasn't just Di Tian who was dumbfounded; all the ferocious beasts present were dumbfounded.
The young master's home was the Thatched Cottage?
Didn't that mean the master had really entered the Thatched Cottage and something that everyone understood had happened?
The more they thought about it, the more their scalps tingled.
Di Tian swallowed hard.
They've been in contact with the Thatched Cottage lately, isn't that indirectly contacting their future master?
Feel!
Di Tian sucked in a breath of cold air. He still vividly remembered how powerful the reclusive expert in the Thatched Cottage was!
That person's accomplishments had reached an astonishing level.
At this moment, Di Tian finally understood.
No wonder the young master's strength was so formidable; it wasn't just the genes of the master, but also that mysterious, unfathomable reclusive expert!
With such a person around, they probably wouldn't make things difficult for the soul beast clan, and it would also ensure the safety of the Lake of Life.
Two birds with one stone!
Oh no, it should be three birds with one stone!
Because when they launch their counterattack against the God Realm in the future, the reclusive expert should be able to lend a hand, right?
"Young master, wait a moment."
Chen Qingling frowned slightly, "What else is it?"
"Young master, you've finally come home. Take some things inside. This is a small token of our appreciation."
Although he hadn't spent time in the human world, Di Tian wasn't lacking in social graces.
"Bring something? Bring what?" Chen Qingling was momentarily confused.
What could possibly be brought from the vast Lake of Life?
"Ahem, although the Lake of Life doesn't have much, it has plenty of local specialties."
"Local specialties?" Chen Qingling, already bewildered, became even more confused upon hearing Di Tian's words.
Di Tian glanced at Xiong Jun out of the corner of his eye, giving him a look. Xiong Jun immediately grabbed a thousand-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit.
"Aha, young master, this is a local specialty."
Chen Qingling: ...…
"Alright, alright!"
"You're calling a local specialty a Soft Bone Rabbit, are you?"
Xiao Wu, standing beside them, was covered in black lines. She turned her head, pretending not to see.
She was afraid she would explode if she looked again.
Once upon a time, the Soft Bone Rabbit clan had lived such a comfortable life, and now they had become a local specialty.
"Young master, what's wrong? You don't know that the master is very fond of this, it's sweet and delicious."
Chen Qingling pondered for a moment, then reluctantly agreed, "Alright."
The next second, she turned to look at Xiao Wu, pursing her red lips: "Xiao Wu... you..."
Xiao Wu shook her head, gritting her teeth and making up her mind, "It's okay, Sister Qingling, it's just a Soft Bone Rabbit, isn't it?"
"Just eat it. The Star Dou Great Forest has no shortage of Soft Bone Rabbits."
To be able to say those words, one could imagine the courage Xiao Wu had mustered.
Chen Qingling nodded, taking the thousand-year Soft Bone Rabbit from Xiong Jun.
Immediately, she led Xiao Wu and the others towards the Thatched Cottage.
On the way, the women were all deep in thought, their minds filled with various concerns.
Ning Rongrong and the other two were uneasy, feeling as though they were meeting the parents, unsure of how to face Qingling's father.
As for Chen Qingling, she was excited. After so many years, she didn't know how her father was doing, or if he was well.
Soon, Chen Qingling and the others passed through the protective barrier and saw a simple Thatched Cottage.
It stood by the mountains and water, transcending the mundane world.
That was Ning Rongrong and the other two girls' first impression.
Before they could reach the Thatched Cottage, Chen Qingling couldn't contain her emotions any longer and rushed towards it.
When she reached the Thatched Cottage and saw the familiar, tall figure, Chen Qingling's eyes moistened as she called out.
"Father!"
The father and daughter stared at each other for a long while, their unspoken words cut short, leaving only their eyes meeting.
"Girl."
At that moment, Chen Qingling could no longer hold back and threw herself into Chen Shenggē's arms.
"Wuwuwu... Father... Qingling missed you so much..."
"Good, good, good, Daddy misses you too, little girl." Chen Shenggē smiled, gently patting his daughter's back.
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After an unknown amount of time, Chen Shenggē pushed Chen Qingling away and reached out to wipe the tears from her eyes.
"You, you're not a child anymore, yet you're still crying like this. Aren't you afraid of ruining your face?"
"I know, I know," Chen Qingling replied perfunctorily.
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Then, Chen Qingling thought of something and quickly asked,
"Daddy, you should have seen what Mommy looked like, right?"
Chen Shenggē nodded slightly, "Yes, she was very beautiful, the most beautiful woman on the continent, without a doubt."
"Um... I'm sorry, Daddy. I didn't fulfill the promise I made back then."
"I didn't bring Mom to the Thatched Cottage, I… I'm sorry, Dad…"
Chen Qingling lowered her head, her voice barely audible.
"Ah, it's no big deal." Chen Shenggē didn't mind at all, gently tapping his daughter's nose.
"If it doesn't work this time, there's always next time."
Chen Qingling's eyes lit up, "Right! Dad, I'll definitely bring Mom to the Thatched Cottage next time!"
"Hmph! By then… Hehe… I definitely won't disturb Dad and Mom."
Chen Shenggē was speechless.
Seriously.
"What's that little girl thinking about!"
But he liked it! This... this was great!
As expected of his little padded jacket, always thinking of him!
Delighted, Chen Shenggē pinched his daughter's cheek.
"Daddy... don't pinch my face anymore... there are people watching."
Her words jolted him back to reality.
Chen Shenggē then realized that behind his daughter were Ning Rongrong and the other two girls.
As he looked at them, their gazes were fixed on Chen Shenggē, not wavering for a moment.
The man's features were deep, with sword-like eyebrows reaching his temples, eyes like stars, and long, flowing hair, like a celestial being descended to the mortal world.
It truly fit the saying: "A gentleman on the road is like jade; there's no match for him in the world!"
Was this Chen Qingling's father?
Ning Rongrong and the other two girls' hearts quickened, feeling a sense of excitement.
However, they quickly calmed down, because they already had someone in their hearts.
Although Chen Shenggē was the most handsome man Ning Rongrong and the other two girls had ever seen, they didn't want to be the other woman.
"You must be the girls' friends, right?" Chen Shenggē revealed a smile, completely devoid of the airs of a strong person, only approachable.
The three girls were stunned on the spot when they saw Chen Shenggē's smile.
He was already handsome, and his smile was undoubtedly devastating.
"Are you all alright?"
The words snapped Ning Rongrong and the other two girls back to reality, and they quickly responded politely.
"We're fine. We just didn't expect you to be so strong and approachable, unlike the other powerful people we've met."
Chen Shenggē waved at Ning Rongrong and the other two women, "Come in. Don't just stand there. Find a chair and sit down. Don't be so stiff. Make yourselves at home."
The courtyard was furnished with wooden chairs that Chen Shenggē had made in his free time.
"Oh, okay..."
Ning Rongrong and the other two women each found a wooden chair and sat down.
Before Chen Qingling could speak, Zhu Zhuqing spoke first.
"Senior... I... I have a question I'd like to ask you. I don't know if you can answer it?"
"Feel free to ask."
"I wonder what level of power you've reached, Senior?"
Chen Shenggē's heart skipped a beat.
Damn.
This was about his strength!
He definitely couldn't say he was just a Soul Douluo, could he?
Wait!
Even if he said he was just a Soul Douluo, no one would believe him.
After all, have you ever seen a Soul Douluo with Chen Shenggē's level?
The answer was obviously no.
Therefore, even if Chen Shenggē wanted to tell the truth, no one would believe him.
Chen Shenggē shrugged his shoulders and said mysteriously, "I am at whatever level you think I am."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's pupils shrank slightly. "I understand, thank you for informing me, Senior."
Chen Shenggē turned to Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu. "Do you two have anything you want to ask me?"
He knew how much he attracted people from the outside world. They all wanted to see him, to witness his demeanor.
They wanted to unravel his mysterious veil, to know more about him.
When questioned, Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu exchanged glances, each voicing the doubts in their hearts.
"Senior, I want to know... what is your Title? Why is there no trace of you on the continent? This shouldn't be the case!"
This question was quite in line with Ning Rongrong's personality.
"That's a good question. My title is Xiaoyao (Free and Unfettered)."
"As for why there are no traces of me on the continent, have you ever considered that there might not be just one Douluo Continent in this world?"
Chen Shenggē said lightly. He had thought long and hard about his title on the day Chen Qingling asked.
His title: Xiaoyao (Free and Unfettered).
His martial soul: Xiaoyao Sword.
Perfectly matched!
Ning Rongrong's pupils contracted sharply. "Could it be that there's more than one continent in this world?"
"Smart. As expected of the treasured pearl of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. You figured it out with just a hint."
"You flatter me, Senior."
"The world is vast, far larger than you imagine. There's not just one continent. Beyond the distant ocean lies another, known as the Sun Moon Continent."
"The Sun Moon Continent? I understand. Thank you for enlightening me, Senior," Ning Rongrong said gratefully.
She hadn't expected to gain such unexpected information from this trip.
Indeed, one must venture out and travel the continents to grow!
"And you? Xiao Wu?"
Xiao Wu shivered inexplicably as Chen Shenggē gave her a meaningful smile.
Why did it feel like he was looking at her like prey?
Was it just her imagination?
"Uh… I don't have anything I want to ask…"
"Wait! Senior…"
"I… I…"
Perhaps she was too nervous; Zhu Zhuqing stammered.
"Oh, Zhuqing, don't be nervous. Take your time."
"Yes…" Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and said word by word,
"Senior, I want to be your disciple."
Chen Shengge glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, then shook his head.
Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing knew there was no chance, and sighed deeply.
"I understand… Senior, I was being presumptuous."
"I wonder, Senior, what are your standards for accepting a disciple?"
Chen Shenggē slowly stood up, hands clasped behind his back, and strolled casually around the Thatched Cottage.
"I won't easily take on a disciple, perhaps not even in this lifetime. You can forget about that idea."
Suddenly, the atmosphere became tense and serious.
Seeing that the situation wasn't quite right, Chen Qingling quickly tried to smooth things over.
"Ahaha… Daddy, look what I have in my hand?"
Chen Shenggē looked in the direction of his daughter's voice and saw that she was holding a thousand-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit.
Di Tian's eyes immediately lit up, and he grinned.
"Sounds good, girl. There happens to be a thousand-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit. I'll let you out-of-towners have some original, delicious roasted rabbit meat."
"Let you, girl, taste my six-and-a-half-year practice."
Rabbits are so cute; it must be delicious roasted!
Xiao Wu: Critical hit! Critical hit!
Wow!
Soft Bone Rabbits are so cute; why eat rabbits?
Tears welling up.
"Alright, Dad, do you need me to help you?"
"No need. Just watch, girl."
"Okay."
Following that, Chen Shenggē took a pile of wood from the yard and lit it. With his hand transformed into a sword, he skillfully cut a small opening on the Soft Bone Rabbit to drain the blood, dividing it into five equal portions.
Then, he pierced through them with sharp, long tree branches and placed them over the bonfire to roast.
He flipped them every few minutes, ensuring they were evenly cooked.
Soon, the enticing aroma filled the Thatched Cottage.
Just by smelling it, Chen Qingling couldn't help but swallow her saliva; it was the most fragrant barbecue she had ever smelled.
"Here, one for each of you."
Chen Shenggē naturally handed one to his daughter first, then it was the turn of Ning Rongrong and the other two girls.
Qingling took the roasted rabbit meat her father gave her, blew on it a few times, and took a small bite. Her eyes immediately sparkled with excitement.
"It's so delicious!"
"So fragrant!"
As expected of Dad's cooking, it's amazing!
Chen Qingling immediately gave her dad a thumbs up, "Dad, your skills are truly unmatched!"
"As long as you enjoy it," Chen Shenggē said with a laugh. He was quite confident in his barbecue skills.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, seeing Qingling eating with such gusto, also took a bite and nodded in approval.
"Senior, your grilling is fantastic."
In a short while, the four of them had devoured a whole roasted rabbit, leaving only Xiao Wu uneaten.
Ning Rongrong frowned, "Eh, Xiao Wu, why aren't you eating?"
They seemed to have forgotten that Xiao Wu's previous incarnation was a 100,000-year-old soft-boned rabbit.
"I..." Xiao Wu looked at the roasted rabbit meat in her hand, hesitating to speak.
This is meat from our own kind!
To be honest, Xiao Wu couldn't bring herself to do it.
"Xiao Wu, if you're not going to eat, then give it to me."
Seeing that Xiao Wu wasn't eating, Ning Rongrong reached out and took it away.
"I...I'll eat."
Xiao Wu made up her mind, opened her mouth, and took a big bite.
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