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However, Xiao Long\'s thoughts start to waver as he feels a slight tug on his sleeves coming from his wife, who smiles helplessly, looking at the stupid behavior he is showing.

"Luan\'er! I know this is foolish of me, but my heart is… My heart can\'t forgive it no matter what you say". Xiao Long closed his eyes, and his brain started to recall those days when he visited his wife; seeing Xiao Lian soaked in sweat training using a spear gently soothed his stirred heart.

At that time, Xiao Lian would always call him \'father\' and would always follow him adorably like a toddler. Without him noticing, his lips broke into an infatuated grin, which was returned by a slight pinch from his wife.

"Stop the gross thought you had! My god, you still haven\'t changed ever since".

Xiao Luan sighed helplessly; she knew her husband\'s tendency when it came to Xiao Lian. His overbearing nature came crashing down on him the instant Xiao Lian had begun to be aware of her surroundings.

"It\'s not gross, at all! I just remembered the days a long time ago! Also, it is normal for a father to worry about his daughter".

"Huff, You think, I, wouldn\'t recognize what thoughts inside your head. Stop daydreaming creepy things about your daughter".

"...I-I am not!".

On the other side of the place, Soma chuckled as he could read what was on Xiao Long\'s mind regarding the matter of his daughter. "He is truly the same as mentioned in the story". Without him realizing it, the tension around his body wavered, and he looked warmly at the two parents who were bickering, reminding him about his own parents.

"Soma, you okay?".

From the side came a worried voice that saw through his heart. Xiao Lian grasped his hands tightly, reminding him of the existence of those who would always be there to help him.

"I\'m okay, Xiao Lian. Thanks for the comfort!".

Soma squeezed her hand and felt a menacing aura that prickled his skin. He glanced at the source and saw Xiao Long grinding his teeth and with blue veins protruding from his temple.

"Enough, dear. why don\'t you just give them your blessing. Though, this was your daughter\'s choice and I see no problem with the boy either, because he is the son of my trusted sisters. So, stop your childish tantrums and get over it!".

Xiao Luan\'s argument stung where it hurt while Xiao Long\'s face darkened, then faced the other side, looking at a faraway place while his temple was drenched in a cold sweat.

A light bulb flickered on Soma\'s head as he saw the still-stubborn dad; he reluctantly released her hand and took another step forward before opening his mouth.

"So, how about it, Xiao Family\'s head. Or should I say, "Father!"".

"Huh!? Don\'t call me father. I had goosebumps over here!".

From what Soma remembers, Leon, who still acted timid in front of Xiao Long at that time, received three tests from his stubborn nature that refused to let Xiao Lian be taken. Luckily, Leon could pass the test with a passing grade, making the stubborn man\'s mouth stitched.

Xiao Long, who remembers the earlier words from the boys, looks into his own thoughts before taking a step forward to face the boy, when he is about to say a word to the boy, trying to order him to reveal his background, Xiao Long\'s mouth was agape, no words coming out as he had already heard the situation from his wife regarding the boy\'s family condition. "Hmph, even though I have no intention to accept him, talking about his deceased parents is out of line even for myself, so I will test him…".

"Brat, let\'s see how much assets you have to dare to court my daughter. A princess from Xiao Family".

"...Is this okay?". Without him noticing, Xiao Luan and Xiao Lian gave the man a disapproving look for asking the boy about his assets, knowing his family condition.

"Dear, I think it was too far!".

"You!".

After getting snarled by his most important people, Xiao Long\'s body trembled, and his face turned white; he was a bit regretful about his insensitive questions. But there is no use crying over spilled milk. So, Xiao Long, despite feeling weak in his knees, stood straight and faced the boy.

Different from what he feared and Xiao Luan worried about. Instead of getting offended, Soma desperately tried to hold back Xiao Lian, who was ready to rush at her old man, gripping the blue spear that somehow glowed in anger.

"It\'s okay, Lian\'er. I\'m alright!".

Soma, who finally got Xiao Lian to his back, sighed while wondering why Xiao Long jumped into the second test and ignored the first one as he did to Leon. Whatever it was, he took out something from his relics and presented it to the man.

"Monster core?".

"Yes, like you see here. As an awakener, I have a ton of this in my storage and it will still accumulate more when I go deep into the dungeon".

"Hmph, so what? Besides, it will be…".

"Nothing compared to your family prestiges and long history. I know that too well!".

He cut the old man who almost boasted his family\'s entire fortune and heritage from over millennia ever since it was built.

"I also have something to tell you, rather than having many assets or whatever that is. I think Xiao Lian would much prefer to stay in a comfortable place with people that she considers important in her life, and without a doubt I can promise her that, with my life on the line. But, of course having money is also important for maintaining our lives when building a family".

"Oh my!?".

Xiao Luan covered her open mouth; her heart burst into a wonderful joy for Soma, who could see her daughter\'s real self. Ever since Xiao Lian was little, Xiao Luan has never even seen her obsessed with materials.

When her other brothers and sisters in the family flaunted their possessions, Xiao Lian was never interested. Once, Xiao Luan asked her daughter about it and soon found that the thing that her daughter wanted the most was to stay near her mother and have a warm atmosphere at the dining table every night, recalling the day they had spent together as a family.

Xiao Luan\'s eyes blurred as tears began to stream down her cheeks, feeling touched and happy for her daughter. "Lian\'er, you have truly found someone worth your time in life. I am truly happy for you". As a girl that was born into a family that has a history over millennia. Xiao Luan always worried that her daughter would face a fate, being matched with someone that she never truly desired. However, after looking at the boy in front of her, she felt a huge relief, for knowing Xiao Lian had found her partner.

The girl in mention stood still, keeping her gaze straight to the back of a boy that she held dear and knew her better than anyone in her life besides her mother. Unconsciously, her hand grasped the boy\'s sleeves, looking down to hide how happy her face was right now.

Xiao Long\'s cheeks twitched at the boy\'s sharp remark, realizing the boy had a better understanding regarding her daughter compared to himself. However, this is still not over; he still has one absolutely necessary thing.

"...Strength!".

"Pardon?".

"What about your strength? Hmph, I couldn\'t let a weakling to court my genius chosen heaven\'s daughter. If you want to have my blessing, you have to at least have strength as an S-rank awakener".

As soon as he mentioned that, the atmosphere turned quiet while many others who listened gave their head a reproachful look at his foolish statement, forcing a boy to have strength beyond his leagues.

"Enough dear, this has gone too far!".

"Silence please, I must see him to admit defeat at least once".

"You!?".

The spouses were having an argument, while Soma, the boy mentioned, broke into a fearless grin that stunned everyone else who saw it. Then, under everyone\'s gaze, he inhaled deeply, circulating his internal energy with his Aura before releasing it outside.

A monstrous heavy pressure weighed down everyone else in the place except Xiao Lian and her mother, who could only see her husband gritting his teeth desperately, trying to endure the heavy pressure that pushed him down.

Xiao Long\'s breath turned shallow, his body trembling uncontrollably while cold sweat started to drench his back, forcing him to submit to the situation. Multiple shadows came from all over the place, circling the perimeters where Soma and Xiao Long-faced each other.

All of their faces were grim; fear started to grip their chest.

Soma, who saw the scene, exhaled and retracted his Aura and internal energy from leaking out of his body.

As soon as the pressure was gone, Xiao Long and his retainers, who were ready to face the boy with hostile intentions, stood baffled, seeing Soma put an innocent smile on his face and speak.

"How was my strength, father?".