The next morning.
"Brother, Uncle, Auntie, Wu Lin..."
"When you read this letter, I will already be far, far away. These past three years, I've been very happy living with you, very happy to have become a part of your lives. But... my family has found me..."
"They helped me recover my memories, and I've come to know my identity, to understand who I am..."
As they looked at the letter left on the table and a Dragon Scale made of special material, the family's faces were filled with sorrow.
"Na'er."
"She's gone."
Tang Wulin murmured as he stared at the scene before him, his face etched with a troubled expression.
Although he hadn't gotten to know her deeply over the past three years, the sudden departure of a family member still left him feeling a pang of sadness.
"Yes..."
Tang Ziran nodded, his heart weighed down by an indescribable emotion. They had been prepared to leave for East Sea City today, but they hadn't expected Na'er to be taken away by her family.
"At least we're leaving today and not yesterday."
"That's true..."
The couple exchanged a glance, unable to hold back their words.
If they had left for East Sea City yesterday, Na'er would still have been with them, still part of their family. But...
Her family would have had a much harder time finding her.
Now, even though they were leaving, Na'er had found her family and regained her lost memories. For her, this was the best possible outcome.
Compared to staying with them, they preferred that she knew her true identity and reunited with her family.
"But Luo Chuan..."
When they turned their gaze to their eldest son, Tang Luochuan, who had brought Na'er home in the first place, they noticed he hadn't said a word.
He was simply clutching the special scale tightly in his hand.
"Luo Chuan."
"Don't be too sad. Na'er will be well taken care of by her family..."
"And we'll definitely see her again."
Tang Ziran spoke up, clearly thinking that his son's silence was due to overwhelming grief.
After all, over the past three years, Luo Chuan had cared for Na'er just as much as they had, if not more. Now that she was gone, it was natural for him to feel heartbroken.
"I know, Dad."
Tang Luochuan put away the letter, his fingers brushing against the silver Dragon Scale in his hand. A sense of destiny's connection rose in his heart. He looked up and nodded gently.
"We'll definitely meet again."
"In a few years..."
"We'll all become better versions of ourselves, Na'er."
He lowered his head, a smile on his face as he thought to himself.
By the time they went to Shrek Academy, she, now a silver dragon girl, would likely be no weaker than him!
He truly hoped to see a Na'er who had grown into an even better person.
And when they went to East Sea City, he would likely meet her sister, Gu Yue...
"Let's get ready."
"It's time for us to head to East Sea City."
Tang Ziran sighed deeply and spoke slowly.
Na'er's departure was certainly unexpected, but their immediate priority was still to move to East Sea City.
"Alright..."
"Gu Yue."
"Why can't I stay by my brother's side?"
At the same time, Na'er gazed from afar at the home she had lived in for three years, her face filled with deep melancholy. She couldn't help but speak.
Humans are emotional beings.
Especially after three years of living together day and night, she was unwilling to part with this small, inclusive, and affectionate home, and even more unwilling to part with Tang Luochuan.
"Why?"
"How can you grow by his side without awakening your Martial Soul? Are you really going to be a good little sister?"
A helpless voice reached her ears.
Beside her stood a girl of similar age. Though not exceptionally beautiful, she already exuded a unique temperament, her eyes calm and composed.
Her name was Gu Yue.
As part of the Silver Dragon King, nine years ago, she had awakened and split into two human forms. Na'er took three parts, while she took seven. To be precise, she was the elder sister.
Three years ago, the two had separated.
One went to understand human emotions, to better comprehend and surpass humanity; the other roamed the continent to find the path Soul Beasts should take.
"The Silver Dragon Spear, like the Golden Dragon Spear, is a Divine Artifact. With this Martial Soul, studying at Shrek Academy, the highest institution for humans, would be far better than staying by his side."
"What do you think, Na'er?"
"This..."
Na'er's expression was complex, and in the end, she could only nod.
Without a Martial Soul, this had been her identity all along. And because she had delayed for three years, she couldn't truly unleash her potential by his side.
If she were at the highest human academy...
She would surely catch up quickly.
"I understand, Gu Yue."
She clenched her fists tightly, making up her mind.
When she saw her brother again, she would surely surprise him with her changes, but...
He must not forget her...
"Let Di Tian take you away."
"His concealed aura won't even be sensed by the master of the Sea God Pavilion."
Gu Yue glanced at her, then looked at Di Tian beside her, speaking indifferently.
"Yes, my lord."
Di Tian's gaze also fell in the direction of Tang Luochuan's home, and he quickly agreed, his voice respectful.
"Na'er, really..."
"Just a little human boy."
"How could he have captivated you so?"
After Na'er and the others left, Gu Yue's face showed a hint of confusion, as she casually remarked.
For the past nine years, she had been roaming the continent, understanding its situation, and finally realizing the key to this era—Mecha and Battle Armor.
With the advancement of technology, they, who couldn't harness technological power, could no longer contend with humans. If Soul Beasts were to regain the initiative, they had to control a human faction.
And the faction she most wanted to rely on was the Spirit Transfer Pagoda.
An organization created ten thousand years ago by the God of Emotions, Huo Yuhao, with the purpose of aiding Soul Beasts, it was the best choice. Not to mention, the current Spirit Transfer Pagoda was internally corrupt...
She had originally planned to merge with Na'er and join the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, but she hadn't expected Na'er to be unable to let go of that bond.
How could this be!
It was simply a disgrace to the Silver Dragon King!
Was it really just a little boy? Could he really have such a big impact? She just couldn't believe it!
"Let's go, Xiong Jun."
"Since he's going to Donghai City..."
"Let's go together as well."
Gu Yue's cold eyes showed no excessive emotion as she glanced at the black-clad figure beside her and spoke slowly.
She wanted to see for herself just who this Tang Luochuan was and what qualifications he possessed to have even affected the Silver Dragon King!
"..."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
(End of Chapter)