Only the father-daughter duo remained, and the atmosphere in the room grew somewhat eerie. Dragon King, looking at Liu Tingyu's composed face, cleared his throat and said, "Did you send Aunt Wan away because you have something to tell me?"

Since the death of Ting Yu's mother, Liu Tingyu had never been alone with him. In the past, whenever he wanted to spend time alone with Liu Tingyu, she would look at him with disdain and then quietly leave!

Dragon King knew he had wronged Liu Tingyu's mother, and he didn't know how to explain Ting Yu's resentment. Moreover, with the many affairs of the Dragon Group, over time, Dragon King couldn't remember when the last time he had been alone with his daughter was!

"Dad!" Liu Tingyu softly said, "Do you know? I used to really resent you, hate you for only caring about work and neglecting my mother, especially when she was on her deathbed and you weren't by her side!"

Dragon King's throat moved, and then he said in a low voice, "I'm sorry!"

The death of Liu Tingyu's mother, Ouyang Lanxin, was a knot in Dragon King's life that he couldn't untie.

"I'm not saying this because I want to hear those words!" Liu Tingyu said indifferently, "Back then I really hated you, but do you know, my mother never once complained about you, never lamented your neglect and indifference!"

"More than once, she told me that my father was a great hero, heroes have their duties, so she didn't want to burden you. She would just silently wait for you at home!" Liu Tingyu's voice trembled, "Even at her last moment, she passed away with a smile, telling me not to blame you, saying that being by your side was the happiest thing in her life!"

Dragon King's body shook; at the time of Lanxin's death, only six-year-old Liu Tingyu was by her side. When he had hurried back after finishing his tasks, all he had seen was Liu Tingyu's resentful eyes, so he never knew Lanxin's last words.

Only now did he learn about them from Liu Tingyu.

"At that time, I did not understand the meaning of my mother's words!" Liu Tingyu said softly, "It wasn't until I met Ling Feng that I truly understood her feelings back then, her waiting, her anticipation, even her loneliness—it was all happiness for her, so gradually, the resentment I held in my heart towards you disappeared."

Dragon King's eyes glittered with surprise; he had never expected Ling Feng's arrival to unravel Liu Tingyu's emotional knots, slowly restoring their relationship.

"I also realized my previous willfulness and recklessness." Liu Tingyu said affectionately as she looked at Dragon King, "Dad, for all these years, you have been resented by me, yet you have consistently loved and protected me, it was I who was immature. I'm sorry!"

With that, Liu Tingyu bowed deeply to Dragon King.

"Good child!" Dragon King's voice trembled, and he quickly helped Liu Tingyu up, "Good child, it was my fault eighteen years ago, I wronged your mother, I do not dare to expect your forgiveness, I only hope that you can live a happy life."

Liu Tingyu shook her head, "Dad, do you think sending me abroad would truly make me happy? When I was young, my mother told me that home is the warmest place, family is the firmest support, family are the people who stick together whether in sorrow or joy, despair or happiness—that's what a real family is!"

Liu Tingyu looked up at Dragon King, "Dad, if you want me to live with guilt and regret in the future, just have someone tie me up and send me abroad."

Hearing Liu Tingyu's resolute words, Dragon King couldn't help but say, "Ting Yu, this matter is not as simple as you think, my opponent this time, I am not fully confident, and if..."

"I know, I know it all!" Liu Tingyu said softly, "But what of it? Only those who support each other through trials can truly feel each other's warmth. If it's destined by fate, what difference will it make whether I leave or not?"

After pausing, Liu Tingyu continued, "Dad, in fact, I have long come to terms with life and death, so there's no need for you to persuade me."

Seeing Liu Tingyu's determined look, Dragon King knew he could no longer change Liu Tingyu's mind.

"Okay, if that's the case, you should stay!" the Dragon King said with a doting look at Liu Tingyu. "You're right, only a family that has weathered storms together can be called a real family!"

With these words from the Dragon King, Liu Tingyu's eyes curved into crescents: "Yes, my mom used to say that my father is a legendary hero, the Undefeated Dragon King of the Dragon Group! I believe no one in this world can defeat my father, right?"

"Haha, absolutely!" the Dragon King laughed heartily and said, "Since I assumed the position of the Dragon King, I've been through hundreds of battles and have never tasted defeat! This time, wanting to send you out of the country, I've already lost in my mindset! Regarding life and death, I'm actually not as insightful as you, which is truly embarrassing!"

Liu Tingyu walked over and took the Dragon King's hand, saying earnestly, "Dad, don't let down the image that you have in my mom's heart... And after the duel ends, could our family go on a trip to Europe together?"

This was the first time Liu Tingyu had openly expressed his goodwill towards his father, and the Dragon King felt a surge of pride. With his daughter's frankness, he felt extremely good about his current state.

"Okay, after this is over, I'll accompany you to Europe, to see the Arc de Triomphe, to visit the Louvre!"

"And the Champs-Élysées!" Liu Tingyu said coquettishly: "I want you and Aunt Wan to accompany me to the square, to shop, to see Fashion Week."

The Dragon King gently stroked Liu Tingyu's head, smiling: "Alright, after this is over, Aunt Wan and I will go with you, we'll be there for everything you want to do!"

...

The door opened with a creak, and Ling Feng and Xia Wan'er turned toward the entrance, surprised to see the Dragon King and Liu Tingyu walking out very affectionately.

"Dad, I'll be going back first! Day after tomorrow, I'll come to cheer you on!" Liu Tingyu raised his fist and said, "My dad is the strongest!"

The Dragon King also raised his fist: "Don't worry, I'm filled with confidence now!"

After Liu Tingyu and the others had left, Xia Wan'er asked with curiosity, "Cheng Feng, what was that about...?"

The Dragon King looked relaxed, showing none of his earlier tension, and smiled, "It's nothing, just resolving some emotional knots between Ting Yu and myself!"

"Really?" Xia Wan'er covered her mouth in surprise: "That's really wonderful!"

As the Dragon King's wife, Xia Wan'er naturally knew that what saddened and regretted her husband the most was the death of Ouyang Lanxin! It was also her death that had led to the eighteen-year cold war between her husband and Liu Tingyu!

Now that the father and daughter had finally completely resolved their emotional issues, Xia Wan'er naturally felt happy and joyful for them!

The Dragon King nodded, "Yes, now we just need to defeat Long Guangyi, and everything will be perfect!"

From the words of the Dragon King, Xia Wan'er didn't hear heaviness this time, but a sound full of fighting spirit!

Her lips curved in a slight smile, this was the Dragon King, the forever unbeatable hero in her heart!

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