Sealed Divine Throne II: Twin Sons of Dragon
Chapter 552 - 275 Goodbye Hep Benn_2

Chapter 552: Chapter 275 Goodbye Hep Benn_2

In the advent of such chaotic times, the only right choice was to become stronger as quickly as possible and acquire enough strength.

Ling Menglu said, "Okay, then we’ll go to the Temple Headquarters for cultivation. I’m going to go home for a bit first, to let my family know. If you need any resources, let me know and I’ll ask my grandpa and father to prepare some."

Long Dangdang replied, "We should have enough resources for cultivation now, and with our talents, the Headquarters will definitely provide us with ample support. We don’t need to trouble Grandpa and Uncle."

Ling Menglu advised, "Don’t stress yourself too much. You’re still not seventeen-years-old yet. Even if you encounter numerous dangers and pressures, it’s not yet your turn to shoulder everything."

"Mhm," Long Dangdang nodded slightly, "I ran into Zisang Liuying the other day, she wanted to join forces with us but I refused. Her personality..."

Ling Menglu let out a sigh," I understand, Zisang is far too competitive. She’s the type that insists on being the leader. That’s why I chose you in the first place."

Long Dangdang gave a slight smile, "I thought it was because I was better-looking."

"Pah!" Ling Menglu’s pretty face blushed slightly, "I simply think you’re more dependable and not as domineering as she is. While it was okay to be around her when we were younger, it became more uncomfortable as we grew. She’s too overzealous, wanting to win at everything. However, she never understood the saying ’too rigid and you’ll easily break’."

Long Dangdang said, "Her idea is that as long as you’re rigid enough, nothing can stand in your way, right?"

"Everyone has their own way forward. Regardless, we all will have to fight against the wraith entities in the future," said Ling Menglu, a touch of sadness in her eyes.

Her, Zisang Liuying, Tang Leiguang, Chu Yu, and Cai Caijuan. They were all prodigies and had been good friends since they were kids. When she chose Long Dangdang, Tang Leiguang, Chu Yu, and Cai Caijuan all chose Zisang Liuying. Deep down, wasn’t she also a little resentful? Yet as Long Dangdang continued to grow, proving his immense talent, she assured herself that she made the right choice. Even now, Zisang Liuying took the initiative to come and wanted to collaborate, so she was a bit proud inside.

As she stared at the handsome young man before her, his deep eyes and increasingly determined - calm persona, Ling Menglu’s heart stirred slightly.

"What are you looking at?" Long Dangdang waved his hand in front of her slightly dazed eyes.

"Nothing!" Ling Menglu hurriedly denied.

Long Dangdang gave a slight smile, saying, "It’s okay to look. I will always be your protector knight."

Ling Menglu huffed, "Stop it, you’re clearly a punisher knight."

Long Dangdang looked at her, "Only a protector knight for my dear cousin."

Ling Menglu retorted irritably, "Stop calling me cousin. We aren’t blood-related."

A playful smile played at the corners of Long Dangdang’s mouth, "Then what should I call you? Lu Lu?"

Ling Menglu’s pretty face turned bright red. She stood up quickly, heading for the exit, "I’m going home first."

Long Dangdang also stood up, "Ah, lu lu, don’t leave!"

Ling Menglu stopped, "You’re so annoying, stop calling me that!" With that, she seemed to fly out of the place.

Watching her graceful figure as she left, Long Dangdang couldn’t help but smile gently. At that moment, where was the resemblance of the top genius of the Priests Temple, the successor to the Hall Master?

From the first time he saw her and her determination to join his group against all odds, to her quiet support for all his decisions within the team, Long Dangdang had a feeling in his heart. He felt lucky to have met her just as he was entering adolescence. Compared to these extraordinary talents, this was the luckiest thing for him in his life.

Hep’s Ribs Shop.

Long Kongkong looked around, seeing no sign of anything suspicious, he quickly approached and entered the shop.

As soon as the door opened, a thick and familiar aroma of stewed ribs invaded the senses, causing Long Kongkong to feel as if his stomach was being beckoned. In his mind, no delicacy could surpass the rib rice here! Of course, he had never tasted any exotic foods before.

By now, there were already two tables of guests in the shop. However, he didn’t see the person he was yearning for. Deep disappointment immediately surged in his heart.

"Hasn’t she returned yet?"

"Why are you still here? You’ve been fired." At that moment, a pleasant voice chimed in.

Long Kongkong shivered, the kitchen curtain lifted, and a beautiful figure holding a tray came out from the back.

Her light blue dress outlined her slender and gentle figure. Her long hair was coiled at the back of her head, held casually with a wooden hairpin. Her pretty face had a slight air of irritability, and a single rolling of her eyes struck Long Kongkong directly in the heart.

"Sister Hep." Long Kongkong called out, his voice trembling slightly as he did.

It’s been too long since he last saw her! Really too long.

Seeing her face that was still as lovely as when he first fell in love, Long Kongkong’s throat tightened so much he could not utter a single word beyond calling her name.

The irritability on Hep’s face melted away instantly, upon hearing his trembling voice.

Long Kongkong quickly stepped forward, took the tray from her hand, and served the guests their food.

Hep turned and headed towards the kitchen. As she turned, her beautiful eyes reddened. The next moment her hand tightened, firmly held by a strong hand that refused to let go.

"What are you doing?" Hep looked down and back and gave his chest a punch.

"I..." Normally eloquent, Long Kongkong was now unable to say a word. He just tightly held onto her hand, refusing to let go.

"There are people here." Hep gently tapped his chest.

Only then did Long Kongkong come to his senses. He unconsciously loosened his grip, but his hand was retaken by Hep, who then led him towards the kitchen.

Passing through the curtain to the kitchen, Long Kongkong could clearly see that Hep’s ears had turned slightly red, and he could sense her erratic breathing and accelerating heartbeat. After all, he was a 6th Rank cultivator now!

Only after they entered the kitchen did she let go of his hand. However, she halted her steps, leaning against him with her shoulder. Just as Long Kongkong was about to wrap his arms around her, she darted away like a startled deer, turning around to reprimand, "Behave yourself."

Father Hep was absent, and Hep was busy running the store by herself. It was relatively easy to manage the rib rice and rib noodles as long as the ribs were well-stewed. Long Kongkong took up the challenge to help her. After the brief excitement, he began babbling endlessly about his experiences during the last few days, coming across like a diligent, honey-seeking bee buzzing around a flower.

Hep hardly responded, merely listening attentively while managing the store. She occasionally rolled her eyes at his animated antics but consistently wore a faint smile on her face.

Father Hep didn’t come back all day. Hep said he had caught a cold. He came in the morning, stewed the ribs, and went to rest.

As dusk fell, the last of the customers left. Long Kongkong tidied everything efficiently.

"Kongkong, don’t be so busy. Come here." Hep called Long Kongkong over.

Long Kongkong had just finished eating the leftover ribs in the store and was in the process of cleaning up. Hearing her call, he hurriedly went to her side.

"What is it? Did I miss a spot while tidying up?"

Hep gently shook her head, looked up at him, and then suddenly asked, a question which flustered Long Kongkong, "Kongkong, do you like me?"