Chapter 254 The Man Comes Back_2

Her legs hurt too.

But she understood that if she said it hurt, her mother's heart would hurt even more.

So sensible at such a young age, it was heart-wrenching.

"Good girl." The woman gently pulled the little girl's cheek, embracing her in her arms.

"Mommy, does An'an have a daddy?"

"Of course."

"Then why hasn't he ever visited me? Is it because he doesn't like An'an and doesn't want us anymore?"

"Of course not, An'an is so cute, how could anyone bear not to want you? He's just temporarily left to protect us. He'll be back soon..."

"Oh, I see..." An'an thought for a moment before asking, "Mommy, how soon is 'soon'?"

"This..."

The woman truly did not know how to answer.

Just then, the courtyard gate was pushed open.

The woman's expression turned cold instantly, "Haven't I said that matters related to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect are to be managed by my father for now..."

Liu Erlong had plenty of patience for children, but for uninvited guests who disturbed her life, not so much.

"Becoming a mother and you still have such a temper; be careful not to set a bad example for the child."

A voice came from outside the door.

"Who the hell do you think you are to meddle in my affairs?"

Liu Erlong frowned.

"And why can't I meddle?"

Following the voice, a figure dressed in purple robes walked in.

He had sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, with a trace of a smile hanging at the corner of his mouth.

"Qin, Qin Xiao?"

Liu Erlong was stunned on the spot.

Almost immediately, nearly three years of longing burst forth. She felt her nose sting and tears welled up in her eyes, but a smile spread across her face.

"Bully! You're not allowed to bully Mommy!"

An'an struggled to stand up from Liu Erlong's embrace.

Childish minds are simple; seeing Liu Erlong in tears, An'an assumed a bad person was bullying her mother.

Qin Xiao focused on the little girl, his expression turned distant for a second.

From the little girl, he could distinctly sense a feeling of blood connection.

He instantly confirmed, this was his child.

"An'an, don't be rash."

"Mommy, even when a bad person bullies you, you defend him. Are you worried we can't beat him? It's okay, An'an will shout loud and call all the aunties over. With more people, won't he be afraid?"

The little girl puffed up adorably.

Liu Erlong shook her head helplessly, "Didn't you just ask me if you have a daddy? Now he has come back..."

"What?"

An'an froze, tilting her little head, and after thinking seriously for a moment, she asked uncertainly, "You're saying he's my daddy? For real?"

Qin Xiao: "..."

Liu Erlong nodded firmly, "When has Mommy ever lied to you?"

After receiving Liu Erlong's confirmation, An'an's gaze towards Qin Xiao changed.

She opened her eyes wide, staring intensely, looking him up and down as if trying to scrutinize him from every angle.

After some thought, she took out a small mirror from her pocket, glanced at Qin Xiao, then at herself in the mirror, seemingly making a comparison.

Nobody disturbed her during this process.

After a long time, An'an finally concluded, "Mommy, you seem kind of right, this person really looks like me. He should be Daddy."

Qin Xiao: "..."

Do children usually talk about their fathers this way?

It's you who look like me, that's it.

"Kids say the darndest things." Liu Erlong couldn't help but smile.

"Kids will be kids. I was even naughtier than her when I was little."

As Qin Xiao spoke, he walked over to Liu Erlong and An'an, crouching down in front of them, "Your name is An'an, right?"

"Yes, it's An'an, like in 'safe and sound.' Mommy says An'an brings good luck and hopes our family will be safe and well." The little girl's response was crisp and laced with innocence.

Qin Xiao fell silent, gently embracing An'an.

An'an struggled a bit but eventually gave up.

Not because she lacked the strength to struggle, but because being held by this uncle felt very warm to her.

This warmth was different from what Mommy gave her.

In her heart, it seemed she had always longed for such a picture.

Afterward, Qin Xiao talked a lot with Liu Erlong in the courtyard.

For most of the time, Liu Erlong spoke and Qin Xiao listened, only occasionally interjecting with a few words.

He tried to use this method to make up for the three-year absence.

The sun set behind the mountains, and the remaining light was like blood.

An'an had fallen soundly asleep in her arms without her realizing when, until then Liu Erlong noticed how time had passed.

She suddenly said with a bit of guilt, "I didn't notice, and I've monopolized you for so long...you haven't seen anyone else, have you?"

"I came to see you as soon as I got back here," Qin Xiao said, gently pinching Liu Erlong's hand, "This time, there's enough time for me to do a lot of things, seeing others can wait."

"First take little An'an into the bedroom and come back out, I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong didn't think much of it, stood up, and took An'an into the bedroom, then quickly returned.

"What's with the secrecy?"

Liu Erlong asked, puzzled, as she approached Qin Xiao.

Qin Xiao sat there, stretched out his hand, and pulled Liu Erlong directly into his embrace.

He whispered in Liu Erlong's ear, "I want to revisit that muddy old road, is that possible?"

The warm breath made Liu Erlong shudder, her spring heart rippled, and her cheeks flushed with red, but she still reasoned, "Doing it just in the yard doesn't seem quite right, does it?"

This would be utterly embarrassing if someone stumbled upon it...

"Don't worry, I've already set up a barrier around us, even a deity would only be able to fret from the outside."

"But, I've never tried like this..."

"It doesn't matter, there's a first time for everything..."

Qin Xiao did not allow Liu Erlong the chance to resist, his hand slid gently around Liu Erlong's waist, and the coarse cloth dress lost its constraint and slid down her snow-white skin, revealing a pearl white silk belly band.

At this point, Qin Xiao didn't pretend any longer, gently pressing his cheek against the silky fabric, feeling its softness and fineness...

Drought meeting sweet rain.

Always one of life's joys.

Liu Erlong's voice was melodious and flowing, unable to hide her delight and satisfaction.

So their closeness was especially long and enduring.

The stone bench carrying the two of them had unknowingly moved a few meters away.

Accompanied by a muffled groaning, the courtyard fell silent.

Liu Erlong embraced Qin Xiao, her chin gently resting on his shoulder, her eyes closed, seemingly still savoring the lingering afterglow that hadn't fully dissipated...

However, the next moment, she was picked up by Qin Xiao, one arm around her waist, one under her knees.

"Qin Xiao, what else do you want to do..." Liu Erlong's voice was a bit frantic.

"Of course I'm going to do what I want, I'm not satisfied yet," he said as he walked toward the bedroom.

Another intense struggle ensued.

"Qin Xiao, I'm tired... you haven't been back in years, why don't you go see the others? I think they must have a lot of things they want to talk to you about... ah."

After a long while, Liu Erlong pleaded for mercy.

"Hss... Are you really serious about that?"

"Mhm... I am, of course, serious, mhm..."

"Then hold on, hss, just a little longer... I've reached the point of no return. No, I need to stand on the ground..."

"Okay, alright..."

Liu Erlong was very cooperative.

After a while, Qin Xiao released all at once, his face showing utter contentment.

Liu Erlong also used up her last bit of strength.

Her body and soul were incredibly satisfied.

Truly fulfilled...

After a gentle kiss on Liu Erlong's cheek, Qin Xiao knew it was time to let her rest properly.

He then dressed and quietly left.

...

Meanwhile.

Within Thunder Emperor City.

Inside Pope Hall.

No, it should now be called the Council Hall.

"Great Priest, did you hear clearly what Mr. Ning just said?"

Watching Qiandaoliu, whose thoughts seemed to wander far off during the discourse, Ning Fengzhi asked tentatively.

"Huh?"

"What?"

Qiandaoliu responded to Ning Fengzhi's question only after regaining his senses, "What did Sect Master Ning say just now?"

But Ning Fengzhi suddenly laughed, "What I just said isn't important, I'm rather curious, did the Great Priest uncover something?"

It was a casual inquiry, almost a joke.

However, Qiandaoliu answered his question with utmost seriousness, "If my senses are not deceiving me... that person has returned."