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Chapter 4577: 5.0329 Sincere?

"It's all inextricably linked to the Merman Pearl Baptism," Long Xiangyun deliberately lowered her voice, muttering, "Like our previous generation, their talent was much better than ours."

"It's said that when our grandchildren's generation is born, without the Merman Pearl Baptism, there might be idiots everywhere."

"Nonsense, absolutely!" Long Hui shot Long Xiangyun a speechless glare.

"Xiangyun, why would you believe those baseless words from the elders and Grandmother?" Long Hui shook his head. "I can tell you clearly now."

"The Merman Pearl Baptism merely improves the merman lineage's physique and growth talent, but it's only an improvement, not a complete reversal."

"In fact, whether we succeed later in life still depends on whether we work hard enough."

Long Xiangyun pouted. "Got it, Brother, stop lecturing me every time you open your mouth."

Long Hui helplessly shook his head. He subtly raised his eyes and saw the little stoic walk out of the grotto with an expressionless face.

Oddly, Crown Prince Mo, who usually clung to her, was not present today.

Behind the little stoic stood another young man of extraordinary grace and imposing demeanor.

"How is it?" Qiao Mu shouted at the two.

Long Xiangyun: ...

[I'm actually getting used to the stoic talking to me like this!]

Long Hui lightly coughed, instinctively smoothing the damp hair clinging to his cheek. "Three thousand personal guards are ready to participate in training at any time, subject to deployment."

Qiao Mu glanced at him. "I'm asking you, what is Long Qian's attitude like? You're all so disheveled; is it because you were chased all the way here by people sent by Long Qian?"

Long Hui gave a bitter smile.

Long Xiangyun couldn't help but widen her eyes, shouting in exasperation, "Impossible! How could Grandmother send people to kill my brother?"

"It wasn't to kill me," Long Hui said with another bitter smile. "It's just that Grandmother really wanted to bring us back."

"If she truly wanted to kill us, how could my three thousand men possibly withstand the simultaneous attack of tens of thousands of merfolk?"

Qiao Mu nodded faintly. "So, that means Long Qian still has some genuine feelings for you, at least."

Hearing this, Long Hui felt a strange tightness in his chest. "Grandmother also has genuine affection for you..."

"Whether it's genuine or not, I can feel it," Qiao Mu coldly interrupted whatever Long Hui was about to say next, her face indifferent. "Someone, take them to settle down first."

"You've been traveling and are tired. Rest for a night. We'll discuss anything else tomorrow."

"Y-yes, that's good. Then, Cousin..." Long Hui hadn't finished speaking when he saw the little stoic turn and walk away.

A slight bitterness welled up in his heart, and he thought: It seems Cousin has deep prejudices against the merman race.

Looking at her attitude, it's as if she prefers not to interact with them if she can avoid it.

She acts completely business-like in her words and actions; it's impossible to get close to this cold-hearted little stoic.

"Big Brother, don't think so much. You finally brought everyone, and you've been tired for so many days. You should rest first."

Long Xiangyun supported her elder brother, whispering, "That young man behind the stoic face is the newly enthroned Emperor of Cangzhou..."

Long Hui gave a bitter smile: "Cousin's side is full of talented individuals. Indeed, each one is extraordinary."

"Hmph, that stoic face gives me a lot of grief on a daily basis too," Long Xiangyun said indignantly.