Douluo Continent: Twin Golden and Silver Dragons Shock Bibi Dong

"..."

Xuan Hao looked at the little girl in front of him who was asking such an "age-old question" with such a serious expression, and the corner of his mouth twitched twice.

This problem...

Isn't that a bit too disrespectful?

"Does that even need to be asked?"

Xuan Hao shrugged as if it were the most natural thing in the world, "Of course, it's to save Senior Sister!"

"what?!"

Na'er's face instantly fell, her lips pursed so low they could hold an oil bottle, and tears welled up in her eyes again, her face filled with disbelief and grievance.

"Why?! Is Na'er less important to my brother than that vixen senior sister?!"

"What are you thinking, silly girl?"

Xuan Hao sighed helplessly, reached out and gently pinched Na'er's puffed-up cheeks, patiently explaining:

"Think about it, my teacher is an unparalleled expert, someone who stands at the pinnacle of the continent. How could a little bit of water drown her? It would be good enough if she didn't evaporate the water."

"As for you..."

Xuan Hao looked at Na'er with a half-smile:

"You are... cough, you are a genius who awakened the Silver Dragon Martial Soul! Moreover, you are naturally compatible with all elements, especially the water element."

"Throwing you into the water is like throwing a fish into the water. You're just going there to play; you might even swim faster than me."

At this point, Xuan Hao spread his hands, his face full of disappointment and frustration:

"But my senior sister is different."

"She's a fox, a landlubber, can't swim, and is clumsy. If I don't save her first, she really will drown!"

"..."

Na'er opened her mouth, speechless, after hearing this logically sound and impeccable explanation.

It seems... that makes sense?

but!

This isn't the answer she wanted!

Chapter 102: Are they definitely not long-lost twins?

……

"That...that doesn't count!"

Na'er persisted, her small hands gripping Xuan Hao's clothes tightly. The grievance in her eyes did not dissipate; instead, it deepened, even carrying a hint of panic.

"What if we really encounter danger?"

"If bad guys want to kill us, or if we encounter a danger that we can't withstand."

"Brother...who will you save first?"

Seeing Na'er's trembling purple eyes, which were slightly trembling with nervousness, Xuan Hao's playful smile gradually faded.

He sensed it.

This girl isn't being unreasonable, nor is she jealous.

She was genuinely scared.

“Na’er…”

Xuanhao called softly, "What's wrong? Why are you suddenly asking such a silly question?"

"I……"

Na'er lowered her head, "I'm just afraid..."

"I'm afraid that once my brother has a teacher and a senior sister, he won't want Na'er anymore."

"Na'er only has her brother left..."

Hearing these words filled with loneliness and helplessness, Xuan Hao felt as if something had clenched his heart.

Whether she is the Silver Dragon King or that little girl with amnesia.

At least in this moment, she is vulnerable and needs someone to rely on.

"fool."

Xuan Hao reached out and pulled the anxious little girl in front of him into a tight embrace, resting his chin on the top of her head and feeling her slightly trembling body.

"Listen carefully, Na'er."

"As long as you're still willing to stay by my side, as long as you still call me 'brother'..."

I will never let go of your hand.

"No matter what happens, no matter what danger we encounter, I will stand in front of you."

"This is my promise to you."

Na'er nestled in Xuan Hao's arms, listening to his strong heartbeat, and her unease gradually subsided.

But she still raised her head, a stubborn light flashing in her purple eyes, and asked softly:

"Then...why not 'to be together forever'?"

"Since you won't let go, why not promise to never separate?"

Xuan Hao was stunned for a moment.

He looked into Na'er's eyes, which seemed to see right through people, and remained silent for a moment. Then, a bitter smile, both carefree and helpless, appeared on his lips.

He released her hand and gently tidied Na'er's stray hairs at her temples, his eyes tender and deep:

"Because..."

"If one day, Na'er, you don't want to be with me anymore, or you have somewhere else you want to go, or something else you want to do..."

"Am I supposed to cling to you shamelessly and refuse to let go?"

Xuan Hao looked at her and said softly:

"I hope to shelter you from the wind and rain, but I hope even more... that you are free."

"If one day you have to leave, I will see you off with a smile, instead of using the word 'forever' to tie you to my side."

How far is forever?

Xuanhao looked at the little girl in his arms, "Maybe it's really far away, as far as the seas dry up and the rocks crumble; maybe it'll happen tomorrow, but an accident will come before tomorrow."

"I don't like using words that lack boundaries and cannot be quantified."

"The only thing I can guarantee is the present, and only myself."

"As for what the future holds, and how others will change, I have no control over it, nor can I make decisions for them."

Xuan Hao paused, his eyes becoming exceptionally serious:

"For me, what I say, I mean. I will never make a promise I can't keep."

"Because... what if they listen to me and take it seriously, but I end up not being able to do it myself?"

"I have heard many solemn promises and seen many vows called 'forever', but in the end, those joyful expectations often turn into heart-wrenching disappointment."

"I know what that feels like."

"It hurts a lot, and it's very cold."

"So, I won't say."

"I only know how to do it."

Hearing these words, the stubbornness in Na'er's eyes slowly faded. Although she didn't quite understand the "disappointment" Xuan Hao was talking about, she could feel the weight in her brother's words and the value he placed on her.

He didn't lie to her.

This is enough.

"Mmm." Na'er nodded obediently, no longer asking questions, but simply pressing her face even closer.

Seeing the somewhat heavy atmosphere, Xuan Hao smiled and changed the subject:

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Tell your brother, how have you been at the academy while I've been away? Are you happy?"

"I'm not happy."

Na'er shook her head vigorously, and pouted again:

"I'm not happy at all without my brother."

"Then... didn't Sister Yanzi take you to play? And Sister Lingling, aren't they good to you?" Xuanhao asked helplessly.

"It's not bad either..."

Na'er thought for a moment, then muttered softly:

"Sister Yanzi often takes me out to eat delicious food, and Sister Lingling also tells me stories. But... they are not my brothers."

"Na'er only wants her brother."

"You little rascal..."

Xuan Hao sighed, both touched and helpless, and affectionately pinched her nose:

"Since you only want your brother, how about I take you to meet my teacher and senior sister?"

"Teacher...and that vixen senior sister?"

Na'er's body stiffened slightly, and a clear hesitation and resistance flashed in her eyes.

"Don't call her a vixen, call her senior sister."

Xuanhao corrected him, then gently coaxed him:

"Don't worry, although the teacher looks strict, he is actually very protective of his students; although the senior sister looks... a bit seductive, she has a soft heart."