"The question is how you’ll make the case to the Xuanyuan Dragon Sect. The political situation of the Azurecloud Continent is rather complicated, especially considering the appearance of that thing. It's hard to not question your sect's motivations, especially with you approaching us," Jiang Qingliu said.

"Make the case? Why would I need to?" Long Wanying rolled her eyes. "Our clan sacrificed so much for the sake of the sect. So what if I want to take a few peeks at my son?" Her eyes were turning slightly red.

"Don't get it wrong. He isn’t your son."

"If I say he is, he is."

"Don't delude yourself. Those who’ve passed from this world will never return."

"I don't need you to tell me that."

"Fine, I'll shut up about it. Thanks for telling me the truth. At the very least, you can be assured nobody will hear about this from me. In exchange, I'll tell you a truth of my own as well," he earnestly...