Ning Tian was also relieved. This trip to Longcheng was something she had suggested to Yu Tianhuang, all so that they could give each other a special birthday gift on this significant day and in this place.

Ning Tian's light blue eyes were filled with tender affection, yet also held a profound and inexplicable meaning.

"Tianhuang, let's hurry to Dragon City. I have a gift for you."

"Okay." Xu Zihuang nodded with a light laugh, bent down, picked up Ning Tianteng, and flew towards Dragon City not far away.

When Xu Zihuang used his Golden Eye Martial Soul True Body ability to leave with Ning Tian, ​​he deliberately kept his distance from the far north. The cave where they had previously hidden was not far from Dragon City.

After flying for less than a quarter of an hour, the two arrived at this major northern city of the Heavenly Soul Empire.

In early winter, darkness falls especially early in Longcheng. It's now late at night, and the temperature is unbearably low for most people. Although the wide streets are still adorned with lights, they don't reflect the prosperity this large city should have.

Only a few people occasionally passed by on the street; the vast majority of people had closed their shops and gone to rest early.

Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian had no intention of wandering around; they went straight to a top-tier hotel in the heart of Longcheng. This hotel was the Snowfall Hotel, where Xu Zihuang and Ye Guyi had previously stayed.

And coincidentally, Ning Tian chose the same room as before.

Seeing this, Xu Zihuang opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

But at that moment, Ning Tian had already accepted the room key under the respectful gaze of the receptionist.

Ning Tian belatedly realized that he seemed to have been a little too hasty.

It's almost like that kind of unsatisfied desire...

Thinking of this, a charming blush immediately appeared on her pretty face. Naturally, she didn't notice the strange expression on Xu Zihuang's face.

However, it's not a good idea to try to cover it up in this situation.

Ning Tian had no choice but to bite the bullet and take the soul-guided elevator in the lobby with Xu Zihuang to their hotel room.

As soon as he entered the room, Ning Tian took off his thousand-year-old snow fox fur coat and said, biting his lip.

"Tianhuang, I'm going to take a shower first."

“Okay.” Xu Zihuang nodded casually, took Ning Tian’s fur coat naturally, and hung it on the coat rack in the entryway.

During this time, Ning Tian had already entered the bathroom. A bright soul-guided chandelier hung from the ceiling of the bathroom, and from the outside, one could only see a slender figure taking off her clothes through the crystal sliding door.

Xu Zihuang walked effortlessly to the sofa by the huge crystal floor-to-ceiling window and sat down, watching the snowflakes falling from the sky outside. This incredibly familiar feeling made his gaze somewhat unfocused.

Back then, he and Ye Guyi left behind many unforgettable memories here.

He really wanted to remind Ning Tian, ​​but he didn't know where to begin.

The bathtub in the bathroom was filled with natural hot spring water drawn from underground. Ning Tian specifically requested to stay at the Snowfall Hotel because of this.

Pink petals float in the clear, warm natural hot spring water. These petals were taken from a relatively rare plant-type spirit beast. The rising steam carries a rich fragrance.

Ning Tian's entire body was submerged in the bathtub, with only his head above the water. His long, platinum-gold hair cascaded over his shoulders, possessing a kind of disheveled beauty. The rest of his hair floated on the surface of the water.

I don't know when, but the shyness in her eyes had faded, replaced by a look of determination and sweetness.

She had made ample preparations and was determined to achieve this day.

The silence in the room lasted for several quarters of an hour.

The bathroom door opened and closed, and Xu Zihuang, who was sitting on the sofa drinking red tea, glanced over as if sensing something.

Ning Tian, ​​barefoot, stepped onto the soft carpet and walked step by step to Xu Zihuang.

Xu Zihuang's lips twitched involuntarily. If he didn't know that Ye Guyi would never tell Ning Tian these things, he would have really thought that Ning Tian already knew about his relationship with Ye Guyi and was deliberately doing this to test him.

While Xu Zihuang was thinking rapidly, Ning Tian took his hand, bowed slightly, and smiled radiantly as they looked at each other.

"Tianhuang, I want to have a child for you. I think that would be the best birthday gift for us."

There was no selfish motive; this was her heartfelt desire. This was also the reason she wasn't planning to acquire a second ice-attribute martial soul through the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm for the time being.

Xu Zihuang stood there stunned, never expecting Ning Tian to make such a request. But looking at the tenderness and happiness in Ning Tian's eyes, he couldn't bring himself to refuse.

So be it.

Xu Zihuang sighed softly to himself, then took the initiative and embraced Ning Tian. Light and shadow intertwined in the luxurious and spacious room, becoming indistinguishable from one another.

A year ago, he might have hesitated. But today, a year later, he has the strength to protect himself and the confidence to reach the bottleneck of the Title Douluo level within five years.

Even if Ning Tian becomes pregnant, he will be able to protect their child.

This time, the roles were reversed. Ning Tian finally took the lead over Ye Guyi, making Ye Guyi the victim for once.

……

The following morning, the snow stopped.

Xu Zihuang sat back on the sofa, watching the sunrise rise from the eastern horizon and gradually envelop the entire Dragon City.

Ning Tian, ​​meanwhile, was sleeping soundly, leaning against his lap.

Xu Zihuang pulled up the slightly slipped silk quilt to cover Ning Tian's lying body.

Ning Tian was aware of the complex situation on the mainland and didn't put Xu Zihuang in a difficult position. The indulgence was limited to last night. There were no protective measures in place; everything was left to fate.

Xu Zihuang gently stroked Ning Tian's hair, enjoying the peaceful and happy scene, a slight smile unconsciously curving his lips.

No one is born emotionless, and he was no exception.

Not long after, Ning Tian's long eyelashes fluttered, and she woke up. The moment she opened her eyes and saw Yu Tianhuang guarding her side, her eyes were filled with sweetness.

"Awake?" Xu Zihuang smiled slightly at Ning Tian.

"Wash up and get ready for breakfast. I've already had it prepared."

"Mmm." Ning Tian got up with a smile, then snuggled up to Xu Zihuang affectionately.

"Tianhuang, do you think we have a good chance of succeeding this time?"

"I did my best anyway," Xu Zihuang joked, feigning helplessness.

Ning Tian seemed to recall something, her cheeks flushed, and she gave Xu Zihuang a coquettish glare, which had a rather unreasonable tone.

Even if you've done your best, these kinds of things depend more on you than anything else, right?

"Okay, look at me, look at me..."

After playfully bickering for a while, the two finished washing up together in the bathroom, not forgetting another matter they had come to Dragon City for: to pay a visit to the Heavenly Dragon Gate.

Because of the unique climate in Longcheng, the local cuisine is heavily influenced by the preference for piping hot food, which is also a way to keep warm.

Xu Zihuang ordered hot pot meat from the waiter. The savory broth simmered on the heated soul guide device, surrounded by plates of clearly textured slices of meat.

It's still the classic, authentic Flying Pig. The Flying Pigs are transported from their breeding grounds outside Dragon City, and then freshly slaughtered and the best cuts are prepared on the spot, such as the tender tenderloin and foreleg meat.

Xu Zihuang scooped the cooked meat slices into a bowl and then placed it in front of Ning Tian.

Ning Tian really liked the way Yu Tianhuang cared for her. However, thinking about what was to come, she began to think of Yu Tianhuang's feelings and offered words of comfort.

“Tianhuang, I heard from my great-grandfather that although your grandfather was rather conservative and stubborn, he also valued blood ties and feelings.”

“Ning Tian, ​​actually he’s not my grandfather, but my maternal grandfather,” Xu Zihuang shook his head and said frankly.

Although he cannot reveal his true identity at this stage, he can still tell Ning Tian these things frankly. In any case, Nan Shui Shui and her daughter Nan Qiu Qiu from the Earth Dragon Gate already know these things, so there is no need to hide them.

As long as his father's identity as a prince of the Sun Moon Empire is not revealed, it will be fine.

Seeing Ning Tian's surprised expression, Xu Zihuang calmly continued, "My mother was expelled from the Heavenly Dragon Sect for going against my maternal grandfather's wishes. Because of this, I was not initially recognized by the Heavenly Dragon Sect."

Ning Tian learned the secret, his eyes widened, and then he keenly realized something.

"And who is Sister Bone Robe?"

"She is indeed my sister."

Xu Zihuang definitely needs to keep Ye Guyi's identity a secret. And that's not entirely wrong. He did treat Ye Guyi as family when they were young, but a series of events later changed their relationship.

Ning Tian did not doubt Xu Zihuang's statement.

When you think about it this way, everything makes sense.

As they continued their conversation, Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian finished their breakfast. A short while later, Xu Zihuang returned to the main gate of the Tianlongmen residence, this time accompanied by Ning Tian.

Chapter 450 Two Months and Unexpected Changes

The gate tower of the Tianlongmen Mansion is over ten meters high. Two stone sculptures stand in front of the gate, and these two stone sculptures are none other than the domineering Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex.

The two young guards standing on either side of the gate tower were both Soul Masters at the Soul King level or higher. This clearly demonstrates the vast difference between a top-tier Soul Master sect like the Heavenly Dragon Sect and the obscure Iron Blood Sect.

Moreover, these two young gatekeepers were members of the Tianlongmen team, and six months ago they represented Tianlongmen in the All-Continent Youth Soul Master Elite Tournament held in Mingdu. As the elite of the younger generation of Tianlongmen, the two of them alone probably had the ability to wipe out the entire Iron Blood Sect.

Upon seeing Yu Tianhuang and Ning Tian approaching, the two young men's expressions changed drastically, their eyes filled with heartfelt awe and admiration.

Six months ago, at the All-Continental Elite Youth Soul Master Tournament, they had personally witnessed the terrifying strength displayed by Yu Tianhuang. Even though their young sect master, Yu Tianlong, was a genius rarely seen in a thousand years by the Heavenly Dragon Sect, there was still an insurmountable gap between him and Yu Tianhuang.

What makes them proud is that Yu Tianhuang also comes from the lineage of their Tianlong Sect Master.

Xu Zihuang, holding Ning Tian's hand, stood calmly in front of the Tianlongmen's residence.

The two young men immediately reacted and said respectfully, "Please wait a moment, I will go and inform the sect leader and the young sect leader."

The sect leader they were referring to was not Xu Zihuang's maternal grandfather, Yu Yangyan, but his maternal uncle. About twenty years ago, Yu Yangyan handed over the position of sect leader of the Heavenly Dragon Sect to his eldest son and went into seclusion.

Xu Zihuang nodded slightly, then noticed Ning Tian's concerned gaze and gently shook his head.

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

Ning Tian didn't say anything, but just smiled gently, and unconsciously tightened his grip on Xu Zihuang's left hand, which was intertwined with his own.

Before long, two figures arrived from the depths of the Tianlongmen mansion. One of them was a young man, nearly two meters tall. He had short, dark blue hair like steel needles, and exuded a terrifying and fierce aura.

Xu Zihuang was quite familiar with the visitor; it was none other than Yu Tianlong.

The other person beside Yu Tianlong was a middle-aged man with a stern face, who bore a six or seven-point resemblance to Yu Tianlong. The middle-aged man wore a black robe, and although he was not as muscular as Yu Tianlong, his composed demeanor gave people a sense of being one with his surroundings.

The moment their eyes met, the middle-aged man's gaze softened considerably.

He is Yu Yiran, the current leader of the Tianlong Sect.

Once one's mental strength reaches a certain level, one can clearly feel this connection to one's bloodline.

"Uncle." Having confirmed Yu Yeran's identity, Xu Zihuang took the initiative to greet him.

Although he had never had any contact with the Tianlong Sect during his childhood, the blood ties were unbreakable. Moreover, the Tianlong Sect had taken exceptionally good care of him. He had to repay this kindness in any way.

Yu Yiran looked emotional and patted Xu Zihuang on the shoulder affectionately.

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