Douluo Dragon King: I, Huo Linfei, the Mecha Illusionary Lin God

Huo Linfei stroked the forging hammer and suddenly smiled: "Don't worry, Master. When we get to Donghai City, I'll make sure the entire forging world knows what kind of disciples Master Mangtian of Aolai City has taught."

"You little rascal," Mang Tian laughed, "you've got quite the nerve."

"Absolutely." Huo Linfei stood up, puffing out his chest. "Master craftsman? So-so. My goal is to create mechs that will shock the entire continent!"

Mang Tian was amused and annoyed: "Fine, fine, you're something else. Get lost, just looking at you gives me a headache."

That's what he said, but Mang Tian's eyes were full of reluctance.

Three years! From two greenhorns to now, capable blacksmiths.

He watched them grow up, watched them progress, watched them go from needing him to teach them step by step to now being able to discuss forging theory with him.

Wow, that's fast.

"Teacher," Huo Linfei suddenly became serious and bowed deeply to Mang Tian, ​​"Thank you."

Tang Wulin also bowed, saying, "Thank you, teacher."

Mang Tian's nose tingled, and he quickly waved his hand: "Alright, alright, stop with the formalities. Study hard in Donghai City, and come back to visit often when you have time."

"must!"

As they left the studio, the sun was setting. Huo Linfei and Tang Wulin carried the wooden box and walked home.

"Big brother," Tang Wulin suddenly said, "Do you think Na'er might want to come along if she knows we're going to Donghai City?"

"Of course!" Huo Linfei replied without hesitation. "The three of us siblings should definitely be together."

Tang Wulin smiled and said, "Mm."

But when they got home, instead of the sumptuous dinner prepared by Lang Yue, they found a note.

The note was placed on the dining table, under a glass of water. The handwriting was delicate; it was Na'er's.

"Dad, Mom, eldest brother, second brother:"

I'm sorry for leaving without saying goodbye.

My family found me and came to take me home. Thank you for taking care of me these past three years. Na'er will never forget it.

Don't worry about it.

Na'er

The wooden box in Tang Wulin's hand fell to the ground with a clatter.

He grabbed the note and read it over and over again, his face growing paler and paler.

"Gone?" Tang Wulin's voice trembled. "Na'er...gone?"

Lang Yue came out of the kitchen, her eyes red: "She left suddenly this afternoon, leaving this letter behind."

"Why didn't you stop her!" Tang Wulin exclaimed anxiously. "What if she's a bad person? What if..."

"She left voluntarily." Tang Ziran came out of the inner room and sighed. "Na'er said that those were her real family. She... had no choice but to go back."

Tang Wulin was stunned.

Huo Linfei didn't speak. He picked up the note, looked at the handwriting, and his emerald green eyes narrowed.

family?

It's been three years. Why did they have to come at the exact time when they were about to go to Donghai City?

Furthermore, if Na'er really had family, why was she homeless with injured feet? Why hasn't she mentioned it in the past three years?

Not right.

Huo Linfei put down the note and turned to walk out.

"Linfei, where are you going?" Tang Ziran asked.

"Chase." Huo Linfei only said one word.

"But……"

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Huo Linfei had already rushed out the door.

He moved incredibly fast, his supernatural power lock on his wrist burning slightly. His level 26 soul power erupted, and he shot through the streets like a red arrow.

Where to chase after him? I don't know.

But he had a gut feeling—Na'er hadn't gone far.

Or rather, she didn't want to go far.

Huo Linfei closed his eyes, and the power of the ability lock spread out. It wasn't soul power, but a sensory ability from the Super Beast Universe. Although it was greatly weakened in this world, but…

Have it.

Three kilometers to the southeast, there was a subtle yet powerful aura. There was also a familiar energy fluctuation belonging to Na'er.

Huo Linfei opened his eyes and ran wildly in that direction.

Southeast of Aolai City, on the rocky coastline.

Na'er stood on a huge black rock, the sea breeze blowing through her long silver hair. She was wearing the white dress she had worn three years ago, barefoot, her eyes gazing into the distance.

A middle-aged man was standing next to her.

The man appeared to be in his forties, tall, and dressed all in black. His face was quite ordinary, the kind that would blend into a crowd and go unnoticed.

But if you look closely at his eyes, you'll find that they are as deep as the night sky, as if stars are flowing within them.

Beast God, Emperor Tian.

"My lord, it's time to go," Di Tian said softly. "The longer you stay in the human world, the greater the impact it will have on you."

Na'er didn't say anything.

She gazed at the horizon, watching the sunset paint the sea gold. Three years ago, it was here that Huo Linfei carried her home. That day, she was barefoot, her feet covered in wounds, hungry and cold.

It was that red-haired boy who carried her on his back without hesitation.

That family accepted her without hesitation.

"Di Tian," Na'er spoke softly, "tell me, what exactly are human emotions?"

Di Tian remained silent.

"For the past three years, I've been observing Tang Wulin every day," Na'er continued. "He's the vessel for the Golden Dragon King's bloodline, our target. But... I think I messed up."

She turned her head and looked into Di Tian's eyes: "I not only observed him, but I also became his sister. I also gained an older brother, a brother who always talks big, but who will really fight to protect us."

Di Tian frowned: "My lord, you..."

"I know what I'm doing," Na'er interrupted him. "The Silver Dragon King's avatar represents pure emotions and humanity. That's why I was sent here to get close to the Golden Dragon King's vessel, to understand human emotions, and to prepare for future plans."

She laughed, a bitter laugh: "But I never imagined that human emotions could be so complex, so...real."

Di Tian sighed, "My lord, it's time for you to return to your true form. Gu Yue is all ready; you need to go to Shrek Academy with her..."

"I know," Na'er said, "I just...want to watch a little longer."

She turned around and looked in the direction of Aolai City, in the direction of the home where she had lived for three years.

Then she froze.

Along the coastline, a red-haired boy was sprinting towards them. He was incredibly fast, leaping between the rocks like a burning flame.

"Big brother..." Na'er murmured.

Di Tian saw it too. His eyes narrowed: "A human? How did he find this place?"

Huo Linfei rushed to the foot of the reef and looked up at Na'er and Di Tian above. He was panting, but his eyes were as sharp as knives.

"Third Sister," Huo Linfei spoke, his voice still clear in the sea breeze, "How could you just leave without saying goodbye?"

Na'er opened her mouth, but couldn't say a word.

Di Tian stepped forward, blocking Na'er's path: "Human, leave. This is not a place for you."

Huo Linfei ignored him and only looked at Na'er: "Who is he?"

"My...my family," Na'er finally found her voice, "They found me and want to take me home."

Huo Linfei stared at Di Tian for a few seconds, then nodded: "Okay."

This answer surprised Na'er and Di Tian.

"You believe it?" Di Tian raised an eyebrow.

"I believe Na'er," Huo Linfei said. "She says you're family, so you are family."

He paused, then changed the subject: "But..."

Huo Linfei raised his finger and pointed it at Di Tian, ​​flames burning in his emerald green eyes: "I don't care who you are, where you come from, or what your background is. I'll only say this once—"

"Na'er is my third sister, Huo Linfei's sister. She's the sister I swore brotherhood with in front of the peach grove, the sister I'll protect for the rest of my life."