505 Goodbyes (1/2)
However, Laex and Ruik didn't seem concerned, though. It was as if they were already expecting this outcome.
The moment Liriu arrived in front of those three, he began to laugh out loud.
”Hahaha! Today is my victory again!”
One of the cultivators gritted her teeth as she pointed at Liriu.
”That was not fair! You said that you wouldn't use your Supernova this time!”
Her name was Yuliva Hretkin, a female cultivator who came from another Universe to participate in this Holy Land. She was the cultivator at the 5th Stage of the Soul Forging Realm.
The demon beast and the other cultivator nodded while showing upsets expressions.
”He's right!”
”That was shameless!”
The male cultivator was Jivo Karlie, who was from Dalin. He was in the one in the 6th Stage of the same Realm.
In the Demon Beast's case, his race was called Klekindillo. He came from another Universe as well, just like Yuliva. He had the Highest cultivation between the group, being at the 7th Stage of the Soul Forging Realm. As for his name, it was Roggo.
Liriu just laughed, though.
”You can thank my Uncle and Father for this. Hahahaha!”
In the past, Liriu didn't have the heart to act like this. But as things got worse, he had to learn how to put Laex and Ruik's teachings to good use. Sure enough, he looks quite similar to those two now.
”We don't even know where this Uncle and Father that you talk so much are, how can we complain to them?”
At the same time, Krune and the others looked at Laex and Ruik with weird faces.
”Cough, cough. We might have taught him a little thing... or two... maybe three...”
Tiane's mouth twitched, though.
”Ruik was already shameless enough, but I could still hold his reins. But when Laex was added to the mix, I'm not surprised that Liriu turned out like this. You two are better to be prepared for the punishment later.”
Laex and Ruik felt a chill on their backs and quickly changed the topic.
”Anyway, did you see his Tribulation Fire? Isn't that amazing? As expected of my nephew, he didn't disappoint me.”
”What are you saying, that was my kid, so it was obvious that he could do this much!”
Everyone sighed. Sure enough, these guys had no shame whatsoever.
”Anyway, let's go there and see how he is doing.”
”No!”
However, Ruik immediately stopped everyone.
”Why?”
Laex also nodded, though.
”Ruik is right, we shouldn't go there.”
Tiane was about to explode in rage. How dare they stop her from finally get reunited with her child?
Still, Laex and Ruik kept looking at that Liriu. They simply couldn't see the least bit of his previous naivety anymore.
Tiane immediately refused, tears flowing from her eyes. Still, she quite understood what they meant.
”But what if they try to trick him. How can you trust those 'friends' of him that easily?”
Ruik and Laex sighed after seeing that. They, too, wanted to go see him. But they couldn't force themselves to do so.
”Whether we can trust or not is not the problem. The issue here is if Liriu can judge others well enough to put his trust in them. It matters little if they betray Liriu latter. After all, it will become one more experience in his life. For the sake of his own future, we should not intervene. The Holy Land is dangerous, but at the same time, it is a great opportunity. He... is strong enough to take care of himself now.”
Tiane looked at Liriu, who was so close to her. But as much as she didn't want to admit, it was evident that Liriu had matured a lot. However, they could still feel that his kind heart was present. Even though he was quite shameless as well.
”I...”
Ruik then embraced his Tiane.
”I know, so you don't need to say it. If we bring Liriu with us, we might prevent misfortunes to fall over him, but that will only make him into a cowardly demon beast in the future. We already know that he is fine and strong, let's just trust him.”
Heavin had been hearing everything so far, so he couldn't help but comment.
”But what about his Dracophoenix Bloodline? Is it really okay to leave it like this?”
Laex laughed out loud, though.
”Hahaha! There is no need to worry. You are not a dragon, so it is obvious that you can't tell.”
Krune thought about a possibility.
”Wait, could it be...”
Laex nodded.
”It's as you thought exactly. Even though we are this close, I can't feel the least bit of Liriu's Dracophoenix Bloodline. The only moment I could feel anything was when he was in the middle of the battle, and even so, it was only faintly. It seems like Liriu can already control his bloodline's power to prevent its presence from leaking out.”