Hearing Ling Feng's answer, the Dragon King's expression changed slightly. Although he had his suspicions, he still found it hard to believe when he got the definite answer from Ling Feng's mouth.

The Dragon King took a deep breath and said, "You should know that Ting Yu is a very innocent girl, and she loves you very much!"

Ling Feng nodded: "I know, because I love her the same way, even more than I love myself!"

The Dragon King looked intently at Ling Feng, seeing determination and sincerity in his eyes: "Good, I understand! To tell you the truth, I don't have a good impression of you, but don't overthink it—it's not because you are the Blood-Handed Asura, but because you are Ting Yu's boyfriend!"

Ling Feng was momentarily stunned, seemingly understanding.

"Any father would not warmly accept his daughter's boyfriend!" the Dragon King said with a bitter smile: "Moreover, for all these years, Ting Yu has harbored resentment towards me and Aunt Wan, something I've tried for over a decade to improve upon with no success. Yet this youngster managed to capture her heart in less than three months. Tell me, shouldn't I dislike you?"

A smile appeared on Ling Feng's lips: "Uncle Liu, I can't agree with that! I understand your love for Ting Yu, but don't forget, Ting Yu is also my girlfriend. In this world, having one more person who truly loves Ting Yu—isn't that something to be happy about?"

The Dragon King was taken aback, then burst out laughing: "Right, you're not wrong, it indeed is something to be joyful about. Now I'm worried my daughter has been charmed by your smooth talk."

Pausing for a moment, the Dragon King looked at Ling Feng, his smile fading: "Ling Feng, I believe your feelings for Ting Yu are real, but what if Ting Yu can't be with you forever?"

Ling Feng spoke softly: "Uncle Liu, are you talking about the hereditary illness in Ting Yu's family? Before we committed to each other, Ting Yu had already told me about it!"

"Yes, I knew Ting Yu would not keep such a big matter from you!" The Dragon King paused and said: "Since that's the case, you must not mind it then? I want to know why?"

Ling Feng shook his head and said: "Ting Yu is the woman I love most, how could I not care about such a thing? But I believe that there is always a way out for those determined to find it. As long as we look for a solution, we will definitely overcome this difficulty! I will always be by Ting Yu's side, I will ensure she lives a long and happy life, I will make sure she enjoys the fullness of family bliss, I will break the shackles of fate— I am certain I can do it!"

Hearing Ling Feng's resolute words, the last shred of the Dragon King's concern vanished.

"Ling Feng, to be honest, I've wanted to meet you for a while now," the Dragon King said: "No matter what your identity is, whether you're the Blood-Handed Asura or anything else, it doesn't matter to me. What's most important is whether you truly care for Ting Yu from the bottom of your heart. As long as you two truly love each other, both Aunt Wan and I will support you!"

"Ting Yu is a very strong girl, but I am not pleased about it at all. I wish she didn't have to be so strong, and that she could, like other girls, rely on the strong arms of a man. Regrettably, that's something I failed to provide!" The Dragon King sighed with regret: "She has chosen you, and I hope you can truly provide her warmth and love. If you ever mistreat her, I won't forgive you easily!"

Ling Feng nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Ting Yu is my beloved. How could I bear to mistreat her?"

"I believe you!" The Dragon King nodded: "Other people don't know your identity yet, and it would be bad if they found out—it would bring unnecessary trouble. Since you returned to Huaxia to lead a simple life, let me handle certain matters."

Ling Feng was taken aback: "May I ask what Uncle Liu is referring to…"

"Apart from the Chu Family incident, do you think there's anything else that requires my intervention?" the Dragon King said indifferently: "Although the Chu Family was at fault, Huaxia needs stability now. Therefore, it is better to settle enmity rather than hold onto it. I will give a heads up to the Chu Family Head!"

"Uncle Liu, thank you for taking care of everything!" Ling Feng said respectfully, without trying to act tough.

Since the Dragon King was ready to make a move, it meant he was fully confident. Even the number one leader of Huaxia had to treat the Dragon King of Dragon Group with courtesy, not to mention just a family head from a noble household! Let alone the fact that the Chu Family hadn't reached the status of the number one noble family in Huaxia!

The two had pretty much finished their discussion when Xia Wan'er and Liu Tingyu also returned.

"What happened? My dad didn't give you a hard time, did he?" Liu Tingyu knew that the two men must have had some private conversation, but she couldn't help asking when she saw Ling Feng.

Dragon King coughed softly and said, "Ting Yu, in your heart, am I really the kind of person who would beat a mandarin duck with a stick?"

Liu Tingyu giggled, which was enough to show that Ling Feng had received his approval.

She took the Dragon King's hand and said with a beaming smile, "Of course not! I've known for a long time that my dad is the most reasonable person in the world; how could he do something that would incur the wrath of heaven and the resentment of people?"

Dragon King rolled his eyes. Daughters really are not to be kept around forever. If he had insisted on making Ling Feng leave Liu Tingyu earlier, the father and daughter might have fallen out already.

"Oh? Wan'er, what's that...?" At that moment, Dragon King also noticed the Heart of the Ocean around Xia Wan'er's neck and asked in surprise.

"This is a gift from Ling Feng!" Xia Wan'er said, "You and I have been married for so many years, and you've never given me a gift as precious as this!"

Dragon King shook his head with a wry smile, glancing at Ling Feng. He hadn't expected that the young man had already won Xia Wan'er over to his side before he had arrived, quite the sly one he was.

"Ahem, Ling Feng, since you've given such a precious gift to your Aunt Wan, you must have an even better gift for Ting Yu, right? I wonder what you have given to Ting Yu?" Dragon King teased deliberately.

Obviously, the Dragon King was looking for trouble!

Liu Tingyu hugged Ling Feng's arm and said, "He is already mine now; does he really need to prepare a special gift for me?"

Dragon King couldn't help but feel a bit defeated; this girl really stood up for her boyfriend!

Gently patting Liu Tingyu's arm, Ling Feng whispered, "Ting Yu, I've said that I've also prepared a gift for you. Although it may not be as valuable as the Heart of the Ocean, it is truly unique in my heart. Only by giving it to you can I express my true feelings."

Everyone was somewhat surprised. What could this be, so mysterious? Could it possibly be rarer than the Heart of the Ocean?

Just as Ling Feng was about to take out the gift, a familiar voice came over, "Master, sorry, I'm late!"

Ling Feng's action stopped abruptly, a look of disbelief appearing on his face.

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