After leaving Notting Academy behind, Liu Erlong led Su Bei and Xiao Wu northward through the bustling streets of the city.
Though her steps looked steady, her eyes still held an afterglow of grief. Just hours ago, she had ripped open her heart, severed Yu Xiaogang from her past, and declared Su Bei and Xiao Wu her only family. Freedom tasted like ash and fire, bitter yet strangely resolute.
Su Bei, sensitive as ever, leaned gently toward her. His youthful voice carried maturity far beyond his years.
"Erlong-mother, you don't have to hold sorrow. The old must leave so the new can arrive. You're beautiful, strong—someone worthy will eventually appear. He never deserved you."
Her lips softened into a half-smile. She reached and pinched his tender cheek, warmth returning faintly to her eyes.
"Child… you speak like an adult. Remember this, Xiao Bei. When you meet someone you truly love, never run from responsibility. No matter your age, background, or obstacles… love bravely. Do not flee like a coward."
Xiao Wu's rabbit-bright eyes lit, nodding as her braid swayed. "Yes, yes! Sister Erlong is right. I agree!"
Her gaze slid to Su Bei, fiery, determined. Even if I'm a soul beast and you're human, even if fate opposes us—it doesn't matter. We'll never be limited by rules!
Su Bei caught her look, and his lips twitched wryly. …Liu Erlong, did you realize you've just set this rabbit on fire?
Still, he sighed inwardly. A fire dragon preaches forbidden love, a rabbit preaches loyalty… And me? I'm the one scamming all the goddesses at once. Truly sinful… but too exhilarating to quit.
The streets swelled with crowds, and soon, their small group caught every eye.
Liu Erlong strode fiercely, two stunning children trailing behind her like painted treasures. Su Bei, with features carved as if by Heaven's own hand, became the center of all gazes. Murmurs rose again and again:
"So handsome!"
"What a beautiful boy… is he real?"
"If only my daughter could marry such a god-child!"
Even Xiao Wu, charming in her own wild rabbit purity, drew attention for her fresh beauty and closeness to Su Bei.
But in Su Bei's mind, amusement bubbled faintly. If this were my past life on Earth… I'd already be mobbed by little sisters in black stockings, white socks, rocking their JK uniforms, dragging me off for selfies and making me their doll. This world with soul masters isn't any gentler. Same maternal hunger, worse self-control.
Sure enough, temptation struck.
A trio of women shouldered through—their figures full, faces lush with late-blooming charm. Soul rings floated faintly around them, marking their strength.
"Are these children yours?" one asked, eyes burning.
"Yes," Erlong answered coolly, pride lacing her tone.
The women leaned closer with smiles too warm. "Your boy is glorious! So handsome… Allow me to hold him? I'm a Soul Elder of the Spirit Hall. Please, let me recognize him as a dry son!"
"Yes, let me pinch his face. Ah, to raise such a treasure!"
"He's too perfect to belong to just one mother! Beautiful children like him should be shared—don't be selfish."
Without waiting further, eager hands stretched toward Su Bei.
Their opulent bosoms brushed him accidently-on-purpose, soft as sandbags, pressing dizziness into his head.
Xiao Wu's small face flushed red with fury. She darted forward, spreading her arms like a tiny shield. "No! You can't touch my brother!"
The women laughed coyly. "Child, don't be so jealous. We don't mean harm. We just… like him. Don't you want to share such beauty with your elders?"
One hand even dared brushing Xiao Wu's cheek as another stretched for Su Bei's arm. "Cute girl… but your brother is cuter. Come, little handsome, let big sister hug you…"
PA!
The shove thundered like a whip crack. Xiao Wu's strength surged, her slim body fierce as she pushed one woman back in fury. "I said—DON'T TOUCH MY BROTHER!!!"
Gasps filled the street. Faces turned sharp.
The Soul Elder sneered, eyes flicking toward Erlong with blazing arrogance. "So what if you raise pretty children? Your girl is clearly spoiled—disrespectful to her elders. Even without a Title, my Soul Elder rank is honored in Notting. Who dares defy me? I'll help discipline your rude daughter today!"
Her hand swelled with martial soul energy, lashing toward Xiao Wu's cheek with a whip-snap meant to strike.
Su Bei's aura snapped feral. His pupils gleamed with dragon fire—murderous, protective. His spirit power roared inside, ready to burst forth with his first soul skill: summon the divine beast Kissing Carp. My girl can tease me, kick me, but if others dare raise a hand—
But before he moved, Erlong moved faster.
Her grip caught the woman's wrist mid-strike, cold as iron. Her beautiful face flared with flames of pure killing intent.
Her voice snapped like a dragon's roar.
"Soul Elder—so what?"
Heat blasted outward, scarlet aura flooding the marketplace.
"This isn't Tiandou's royal capital, but you think a Soul Elder's scraps of power can run wild here? To strike a little girl and call it discipline—woman, you bring shame to every female soul master!"
Red fury exploded from Liu Erlong's body.
Boom!
A blast like a firestorm detonated, and the arrogant woman rocketed backward through crates and stalls, screaming as she tumbled, blood rising to her throat.
The crowd erupted, children screamed, men stepped back pale.
Seven radiant rings spun skyward, circled beneath Erlong's feet—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black.
The glow stabbed every eye, silencing all chatter.
Liu Erlong stood in beauty and fury, her voice like thunder:
"These are my children. Son or daughter, flesh or bond, they are mine. Whoever dares covet them—dare touch them—will face me for a lifetime!"
The crowd tremored, and silence thickened against her crimson wrath.
Xiao Wu's heart shook. Her small hands trembled still, but warm relief swept over her. Liu Erlong crouched, pressing a palm gently against her hair. "Xiao Wu, were you frightened? Mother said it before—no one bullies my children. No one."
The girl's lips quivered. Despite her hidden century-old rabbit soul, she was still only human six. That strike—truly—could have ended her.
Yet here was Erlong's fiery body shielding her, Su Bei's hand gripping hers like stone.
Tears burst, rolling down her cheeks as she buried herself into Erlong's embrace. "Thank you… Mother."
Erlong's eyes softened, glowing with flame and love. "Silly girl. That's not thanks—it's nature. A mother exists to protect her child."
Xiao Wu froze, cheeks coloring. The word "mother" left her lips awkwardly, but… felt real.
Her arms tightened. Her tears warmed Erlong's chest.
For the first time, the little rabbit felt what it was like… to be a daughter.
And Su Bei, off to the side, lips curved, eyes glinting with wildfire humor.
One fire dragon, one rabbit—and all gods and beasts bow. My harem script… truly invincible.
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