Chapter 73: A Sister, But Not by Blood

"Brother Luo Chuan."

"Na'er missed you..."

Na'er nestled entirely into Tang Luochuan's embrace, her face filled with deep sorrow as she spoke through choked sobs.

Though it hadn't been long since she last saw him, this was the first time she had been separated from Brother Luo Chuan since arriving in the human world.

She truly, truly missed him.

"Na'er..."

Tang Luochuan's expression was equally unsteady as he affectionately stroked her small head, his heart brimming with emotion.

"How did you get here?"

He couldn't help but ask—had she really snuck out of Shrek Academy just because she missed him?

"Well... after my family took me away... it's a long story. Just know that after awakening my Martial Soul through a special method, I joined Shrek Academy and was taken in as a disciple by a powerful master."

"The reason I came to Tianhai City this time is because I wasn't very happy at the academy and wanted to get away for a bit. I never expected..."

Na'er wore a sweet smile as she looked up at the young man before her, her voice trembling slightly.

Of course, she had prepared herself to see him again, but the moment she laid eyes on the person she had longed for day and night, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed!

"Shrek Academy..."

"Our Na'er is amazing, actually catching the eye of a powerhouse from Shrek Academy. You're incredible."

Tang Luochuan smiled warmly, his voice gentle.

"I'm not that amazing."

"Brother Luo Chuan is the most amazing one."

Na'er shook her head earnestly, her tone firm. In her eyes, her brother would always be the strongest!

"Um..."

"Can I ask what exactly is going on here?"

Beside them, Ye Xinglan had long been stunned by the scene before her. She opened her mouth, unable to hold back her astonishment.

Was she seeing this right? That girl was... Na'er?

The disciple of the Sea God Pavilion Master, Yun Ming, a guaranteed student of Shrek Inner Court, the strongest genius of this generation—the Silver Spear Girl, Na'er!

And here she was, clinging so tenderly...

to Tang Luochuan?

"Hm?"

"Na'er, let's go sit down first."

Noticing Ye Xinglan's shock, Tang Luochuan was also taken aback. He chuckled and looked at Na'er, asking softly.

"Na'er will listen to Brother."

Na'er obediently agreed, her voice sweet.

"Na'er?!"

"Tang Luochuan, what is this...?"

Meanwhile, Shen Yi had already been left dumbstruck by the scene. She hurried over in a fluster, unable to contain her disbelief.

Good heavens, what was going on between Na'er and her senior brother's student? Even if their talents were well-matched, how could they be this close?

Did the Pavilion Master know about this?!

"Teacher Shen..."

"This is my Brother Luo Chuan."

Na'er introduced him with a sweet smile.

"Your Brother Luo Chuan..."

Shen Yi fell silent. What kind of introduction was that? But from the looks of it, were the two of them siblings?

So Na'er had a brother after all...

"Luo Chuan, who is this girl?"

"Shen Yi, do you know her too?"

Wu Zhangkong walked over, a trace of confusion on his face. This girl with such an outstanding aura—where had she come from?

Her talent seemed quite good, and the presence she exuded was even on par with Luo Chuan's. She was definitely someone with great potential!

"Teacher Wu, this is my sister."

Tang Luochuan chuckled lightly.

"No wonder she has such potential..."

Wu Zhangkong immediately smiled in understanding. So she was Luo Chuan's sister—that solved the mystery.

"Of course she has potential. She's also one of Shrek Academy's recommended students..."

"Senior Brother, do you know who she is?"

Shen Yi teased, unable to hold back her amazement.

"Who?"

A trace of confusion crossed Wu Zhangkong's face. He could already tell that the girl before him must be the disciple of some powerhouse in the academy.

But both he and his junior sister were students of Sea God Pavilion Elder Zhu Shi. Could her background surpass even their own teacher?

"She's the Pavilion Master's personal disciple."

"Huh?"

At these words, Wu Zhangkong froze for a moment before straightening with deep respect. The Pavilion Master's disciple...

In Shrek Academy, there was only one person who could be called the Pavilion Master—and that person was none other than the world's strongest, Atlas Douluo!

No wonder Shen Yi was so shocked. If such a talented girl were to be whisked away by some unknown boy during this trip, Shen Yi might as well not return alive.

"Boss, who is this girl...?"

When Tang Luochuan and the others returned to the spectator stands, Xie Xie and the others were already buzzing with excitement, unable to hold back their questions.

"Na'er? You're actually here too!"

Only Tang Wulin wore a look of surprise. Didn't she lack a Martial Soul and Soul Power? How had she ended up at the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition?

"Everyone, this is my younger sister, Na'er."

Tang Luochuan introduced her with a gentle smile.

"So she's the boss's sister!"

"No wonder she's so pretty."

Xie Xie and the others suddenly looked thoughtful. No wonder the two were so close—they were siblings. Thank goodness they were, otherwise, Gu Yue-jie would have...

"..."

At this moment, Gu Yue's expression was anything but friendly. Her gaze toward Na'er could even be described as dark and stormy.

"Na'er, these are all my good friends. And this is Gu Yue..."

Tang Luochuan was about to say more when his attention shifted to Gu Yue, noticing the invisible chill radiating from her. He fell into deep thought.

Now he understood—Na'er had sneaked out of Shrek City without telling Gu Yue. But...

Hadn't Gu Yue herself arranged for Na'er to appear in Aolai City in the first place? How could she be jealous over this?!

"Older Sister Gu Yue..."

"I'm Na'er."

Na'er turned toward Gu Yue with a sweet, well-behaved smile.

"..."

Gu Yue remained silent.

This little brat had a perfectly polite and obedient attitude, but showing up like this was practically spitting on her arrangements!

Wouldn't it have been better to obediently cultivate at Shrek Academy? Did she really have to come all the way to the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition for some excitement? What was so exciting about it anyway...

"Na'er, I never expected you to be Tang Luochuan's sister. That's truly shocking."

At this moment, Ye Xinglan gave the two a deep look, unable to hold back her amazement. Without being told, who could have guessed?

But honestly, both siblings had extraordinary talent, and their looks were top-tier too...

Hah, truly worthy of being siblings!

"Ye Xinglan."

"Our Na'er is doing great at Shrek too, right?"

Tang Luochuan laughed heartily as he asked.

"Great? She's way beyond just great..."

Ye Xinglan wore an expression of admiration. The name Silver Spear Girl was known to everyone at Shrek Academy—none were unaware, none were unfamiliar.

After all, she was the personal disciple of the Pavilion Master, the apprentice of the world's foremost expert—how could she be ordinary?

"She's my sister, but..."

"Not by blood."

At this moment, Na'er blinked and spoke earnestly.

"Huh?"

Hearing this, Ye Xinglan froze for a moment, unable to immediately grasp why she would say such a thing.

"..."

Only Gu Yue fell into deeper silence upon hearing this, her face inexplicably turning ashen.

(End of Chapter)