Nonsense! How could my adopted son be a villain?

Having received permission, Youyu suddenly looked up and saw that Xu Lingguang had already turned to close the door. His eyes immediately lit up. He slowly walked to the bedside, carefully wiped his paws with the small towel on the bedside table, and then jumped onto the bed.

The cubs haven't slept with Youyu for a long time. Youyu doesn't usually like to revert to his original form and rests alone in his room in the clan's territory.

As soon as they saw Youyu come up, the three cubs pounced on him, especially Zhaoling, who stretched her head under his belly, trying to find a comfortable place to sleep.

Although Mu Yun was already quite familiar with the cubs, by nature he was still somewhat instinctively afraid of Lan Jian and You Yu. But perhaps because the atmosphere was too good at the moment, and with Xu Lingguang backing him up, he thought that this was Xu Lingguang's home, and Xu Lingguang's home was his home. So he unceremoniously grabbed the little pillow and squeezed Zhao Ling.

Zhaoling was good-natured; although she was squeaking from being squeezed, she still spread her wings and moved a little space for him.

The two cubs burrowed under Youyu's soft, fluffy belly, while Yunfeng and Yurong snuggled up to her. Youyu patiently stayed still, occasionally licking the messy fur that the cubs had gotten from their playful pushing and shoving.

Xu Lingguang got into bed and saw that the five babies, one big and four small, were already huddled together, each finding a comfortable spot.

When they saw him coming, the cubs all poked their heads out and looked at him with their round eyes, urging him to come quickly.

Yu rested her chin on Yu Rong's head, her dark red eyes looking at Xu Lingguang. She looked gentle and moist, very obedient, which did not match his pure black fur and cool, domineering appearance at all.

Xu Lingguang had thought he was very handsome, and now the little guy was sleeping so obediently next to him. He turned off the light, and in the darkness of the room, he reached out and stroked Yu's smooth and soft fur.

The fur of the Yu is somewhere between that of an adult Chenghuang and a cub, suggesting it is still molting. The fur on its back is already very soft and smooth, but the fur around its neck is fluffy, just like that of the cubs, and even a bit frizzy, a unique plush feel of a cub.

Xu Lingguang was secretly amazed and couldn't help but touch it a couple more times.

However, once his eyes adjusted to the darkness, he noticed that Youyu was silently staring at the hand that was resting on his stomach.

Xu Lingguang withdrew his hand, gave an awkward laugh, and praised, "Your original form is so beautiful. How come I've never seen you turn back into your original form before?"

Hearing him actually compliment her looks, Youyu was taken aback for a moment before saying, "My bloodline isn't pure..."

The Chenghuang is an auspicious beast, and white is considered the most precious color. There has never been a record of a black Chenghuang being born in the clan.

Not only his fur color, but even the color of his eyes was different from his brother's and Yu Rong Yun Feng's. After they reverted to their original forms, their pupils were all either light or dark gold, but his eyes were an ominous dark red.

After his brother brought him back, he secretly consulted many books in the clan and learned that only a clan of ferocious beasts, which represent misfortune, would have such red eyes.

He has lived in the ghost market since he can remember, and he doesn't know who his parents are.

Later, his elder brother took him back to Ailao Mountain, where he learned that he had half of the Chenghuang bloodline within him. At first, when he didn't understand anything, he even foolishly asked his elder brother what his other half of the bloodline was.

But his elder brother simply patted his head and said: No matter which race his other half of the bloodline belongs to, he is a member of the clan recognized by Cheng Huang.

He avoided answering the question about his other half.

He later secretly checked the records and learned that the most notorious ferocious beast races in ancient times were none other than Chaos, Qiongqi, Taotie, and Taowu.

Both of them were infamous among the gods and humans, having committed countless evil deeds and were despised by both races.

He even felt that as he grew older, his horns became more and more different from Yu Rong and Yun Feng's. He hated all the characteristics of a ferocious beast on his body, so he also hated his original form. He would usually avoid reverting to his original form if possible.

Seeing that he seemed somewhat unhappy when talking about his original form, Xu Lingguang asked in confusion, "Whether someone is good-looking or not has nothing to do with whether their bloodline is pure or not, right?"

He then took the opportunity to touch Youyu's wonderfully soft ears: "I think black looks great too, especially handsome."

He thought for a moment about how big Yu Chang would be, and said confidently, "You will definitely grow up to be a majestic Chenghuang, and we won't be afraid of being bullied when we go out."

Xu Lingguang's expression was too certain. Youyu looked at him, gently rubbed her nose against his palm, and softly said, "Mm."

While the two were having a heart-to-heart talk in the room, they were unaware that a pair of resentful eyes were hidden outside the open window.

Lan Jian perched on the tree opposite the window, flicking its tail somewhat unhappily.

He felt like he was being isolated.

Everyone else is sleeping inside, so why is he the only one watching outside?

The entire mountain clearly belongs to him.

Lan Jian slapped the branch next to her paws unhappily, wondering how she could justifiably go in and sleep with them.

However, after much thought, none of the reasons seemed quite convincing.

In the end, he could only give up, dejectedly lying on the tree branch, staring at the young man and cubs in the window, and then he fell asleep.

*

After his birthday, Xu Lingguang went down the mountain for a while.

First, he wanted to inquire about the auction of the giant crossbow from Manager Zhao; second, he wanted to purchase some daily necessities. He still remembered Lan Jian's favor and thought he would buy some more materials to make a few more jars of ointment to appease him.

Only by making Kim Da-tui happy can we all be happy.

Manager Zhao hadn't seen him for a while, and felt that his whole demeanor had become increasingly different.

If we were to describe Xu Lingguang using plants, he would have looked somewhat weary. Although his branches were full of life, the yellowing and falling leaves from time to time could not be hidden.

But when Zhao saw him again this time, he felt that Xu Lingguang's fatigue was gone. He was calm and composed, like a lush green tree with not a single curled leaf. Every leaf was unfurled and green, allowing anyone who got close to him to feel his surging vitality.

Manager Zhao secretly guessed that Xu Lingguang had probably encountered something good.

However, he then thought of the previous Hundred Refinement Competition and the auction in Fufeng City. Xu Lingguang was indeed doing one good thing after another, and he himself benefited from it.

Shopkeeper Zhao greeted him with a smile and, before Xu Lingguang could ask any questions, handed him the contract and the Sumeru Ring that Qianjinlou had sent back from Fufeng City: "The auction has ended. The giant crossbow was bought by Jiuzhuan Manor for a high price of 530,000 mid-grade spirit stones. Qianjinlou takes a 10% commission, and the remaining 477,000 mid-grade spirit stones are all in the Sumeru Ring. Please check them, Young Master Xu."