"Ye Feng?" Liu Erlong murmured in surprise, tilting her head to look at Ye Feng beside her. She never expected those old stubborn fools to recognize her because of him, rather than acknowledging her own strength.
Not just Liu Erlong—Ye Feng was just as stunned.
"Yeah." Yu Luomian nodded affirmatively and continued, "Come back with me today. Once you recognize your ancestors, your mother's dying wish will finally be fulfilled."
"Mom?" A trace of tenderness flashed in Liu Erlong's eyes, but the memories of the past resurfaced in her mind. Her voice turned indifferent. "I'm not going back."
"Why?" Yu Luomian asked, puzzled.
"They never recognized me. I'm living a good life now, and I don't want to change anything."
"Erlong, are you really going to let your mother's dying wish go unfulfilled? Do you even know what you're doing?"
"I know exactly what I'm doing. My surname is Liu, not Yu."
"You…" Yu Luomian's face twisted in anger, raising his hand as if to slap Liu Erlong.
"Go ahead, hit me. Even if you do, I still won't go back." Liu Erlong took a step forward, staring him down without fear.
She had no attachment to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan—why would she? Her mother had been a prostitute, and since birth, she had lived outside the clan. She had only returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan once—on Yu Luomian's father's birthday. Back then, Yu Luomian had hoped that even if the family refused to acknowledge Liu Erlong's mother, they would at least accept Liu Erlong. After all, her awakened spirit was a fire dragon, a mutation of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan's spirit.
But that day, instead of being welcomed, Liu Erlong had been locked in a dark, cramped room, forbidden from appearing at the old man's birthday celebration. Yu Luomian had tried to argue with the family, but the clan elders unanimously opposed him. Their reasoning? The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan was a prestigious family, and its reputation couldn't be tarnished by the presence of Yu Luomian's bastard daughter.
That experience cemented Liu Erlong's resentment. It was why, when she established Blue Tyrant Academy, she set a strict rule against accepting noble children—because she despised those so-called nobles and their so-called prestigious families. She wanted to prove that even commoners could rise to the top with the right resources.
Her hatred fueled her ambition.
In some ways, Liu Erlong and Bibi Dong were similar, yet different. Both despised the upper class. But while Liu Erlong sought to uplift commoners and slap the nobles in the face with their success, Bibi Dong chose destruction.
By "upper class," they meant the nobles and spirit master families.
"You… you… you…!" Yu Luomian stammered in fury, his raised hand trembling, yet he never struck her. He panted with rage and shouted, "You're going to be the death of me!"
"Erlong." Ye Feng reached out, gently holding Liu Erlong's hand. "Go back."
"Ye Feng, even you are telling me to go back?" Liu Erlong frowned, looking at him in confusion.
"You carry the blood of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan. You can't deny that. Some people in the clan are stubborn and unreasonable, but you aren't like them. If we act just as unreasonable as they do, how are we any different?" Ye Feng reasoned.
Liu Erlong hesitated. After a long silence, she finally sighed and gave in—only for Ye Feng's sake.
"Good son-in-law." Seeing the usually strong-willed Liu Erlong actually compromise, Yu Luomian looked at Ye Feng with newfound appreciation. "You're something else. I never thought Erlong would actually listen to someone."
"Uncle," Ye Feng said, smiling faintly. "Let me make one thing clear—Erlong has always used her mother's surname. If she chooses not to acknowledge her ancestors or change her surname to Yu, I won't force her. And I won't let anyone else force her either."
"Huh?" Yu Luomian was stunned. As for Liu Erlong, her heart warmed at Ye Feng's words. She clung to his arm, looking at him affectionately. "Ye Feng, you're the best."
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A hundred miles from Heaven Dou City lay a vast lake. At its center was Dragon Island.
Despite its name, no dragons resided there—only the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan, one of the most powerful spirit master families.
Liu Erlong had finally agreed to return, but only if Ye Feng accompanied her. He had no choice but to go with her, partly for Yu Luomian's sake.
Yu Xiaogang had been a direct descendant of the clan, and though he had been expelled, he was still the biological son of Yu Yuanzhen, the clan leader. This time, Yu Luomian had ventured out to retrieve Yu Xiaogang's body.
Though officially cast out, Yu Xiaogang's corpse still had to be brought back. The reason? Only a select few knew.
Yu Xiaogang and Bibi Dong had been lovers. When Qian Xunji seized control of Bibi Dong, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan chose neutrality. To avoid conflict with Spirit Hall, the clan elders had pressured Yu Yuanzhen into expelling Yu Xiaogang, branding him as a waste.
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Inside a secluded courtyard of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan, Ye Feng finally met the clan elders.
"See? I told you Erlong was blessed."
"Great Elder, weren't you the one who once called her a jinx?"
"Did I say that?"
"Well, I don't quite remember either… But I do recall someone in this clan calling my mother a prostitute and saying that bastard children had no place in this family. Isn't that right, Second Elder?"
"Erlong, that's not fair." The Second Elder forced a smile. "Everyone has ups and downs. And so what if she was a prostitute? Prostitutes are people too! In fact, I propose we posthumously recognize Liu Erlong's mother as Yu Luomian's second wife. If anyone objects, I… I'll fight them to the end!"
Liu Erlong smirked triumphantly, watching the same elders who once opposed her now groveling in front of her.
"Well, well, he is quite the handsome man," another elder remarked, eyeing Ye Feng with approval. "Chen Xin has a sharp eye! Hahaha! I never thought our Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect would have a son-in-law with twin spirits. Erlong, tomorrow you will officially worship your ancestors. From now on, your surname will be Yu!"
An old man laughed heartily, his joy undisguised.
"Grand Elder, you misunderstood," Yu Luomian sighed. "Erlong only acknowledged her bloodline. She came back to visit, but she never agreed to change her surname."
"What?!"
"Impossible!"
"She is your daughter! How can she not take the Yu surname?"
The elders erupted in protest, but Yu Luomian calmed them down—for now.
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"Leave," Liu Erlong ordered, waving off the servants guarding Yu Xiaogang's spirit. Her tone turned sharp. "Close the door when you go. Stand guard outside the courtyard. No one is to disturb us. Understood?"
"Yes." Seeing how much the clan elders valued Liu Erlong now, the servants dared not disobey. They quickly exited, closing the door behind them.
Once they were alone, Liu Erlong walked up to Ye Feng. Her face turned slightly red, but her eyes shone mischievously. She smiled.
"Ye Feng, let's make a baby."
"...Huh? Here?"
Ye Feng was dumbfounded, his eyes darting toward the coffin holding Yu Xiaogang's body.
Did he hear that right?
Liu Erlong actually wanted to make a baby right here?
With a corpse beside them?
(TL: What!!)
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