Chapter 295

Tang Wulin asked hesitantly:

"Di Yun'er, you said your Golden Dragon Spear was made from the forty‑ninth rib of the first Golden Dragon. Could there be a second one? For example, later Golden Dragons might also use their forty‑ninth rib to make one."

Di Yun'er shook their head decisively.

"Impossible. Apart from the first Golden Dragon, all later Golden Dragons have only forty‑eight ribs."

"Is that so…"

Tang Wulin's expression instantly became extremely complicated.

Di Yun'er looked at his expression and couldn't help feeling a bit puzzled.

That was natural, after all she didn't know that Tang Wulin also had a Golden Dragon Spear in his hand.

If someone else who knew Tang Wulin were here, they might refute her, claiming she was lying, because Tang Wulin clearly also has an identical spear.

But Tang Wulin didn't think so, because he knows he is not from this era, so Di Yun'er wasn't lying; the one in her hand is probably the Golden Dragon Spear that belongs to this era, while the one he holds is from a future timeline.

However, if that were true, it would only indicate one thing: Di Yun'er is not from the future, at least not from his timeline; she is most likely a person of this era.

Night was not yet halfway, and soon the others went to rest again; the three of them, including Tang Wulin, gathered once more to keep watch.

Suddenly, Di Yun'er said:

"Say whatever you want to say quickly."

"Huh?" Tang Wulin was startled, "What do you mean?"

Di Yun'er showed impatience on their face.

"You've been staring at me the whole time; aren't you worried your girlfriend will get jealous?"

"Ah."

Only then did Tang Wulin notice that, while thinking, he had subconsciously directed his gaze at Di Yun'er.

He quickly looked at Huo Yutong beside him and indeed saw her cheeks puffed out, looking jealous.

Tang Wulin placed his hand on Huo Yutong's hand and thought, "Don't worry, I'm just thinking, I have no such intentions toward her."

"I know."

Huo Yutong murmured softly:

"I just hope that when you're spacing out, you can also look at me."

She had never doubted that Tang Wulin would change his heart.

She only wanted to receive more affection from him.

"Hmm, I'll try to do that from now on."

Tang Wulin smiled, patted her little head, and looked at the cold‑faced Di Yun'er.

"Thank you, Yun'er."

Di Yun'er was startled for a moment.

"Why thank me?"

Out of confusion, she even forgot to correct Tang Wulin's address to her.

Tang Wulin smiled and said:

"Because you reminded me about Yutong, isn't that worth thanking?"

"...", Di Yun'er's expression instantly turned fierce, "I hate your goody‑two‑shoes attitude the most!"

After saying that, she turned her face to the other side, not wanting to look at him any longer.

"Um…"

Tang Wulin stared blankly at Huo Yutong, his gaze asking what was happening. Huo Yutong's light laugh reached his heart.

"Dummy, she's just shy, not willing to admit she's happy."

"Is that so?"

Tang Wulin couldn't figure out a woman's line of thought.

He asked Huo Yutong, "By the way, Yutong, what's your view on the Golden Dragon Spear matter?"

For him, this was the most important matter, since the truth about the Golden Dragon Spear was closely tied to Di Yun'er's true identity, and the reason Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong came to the Star Dou Great Forest was to uncover Di Yun'er's real identity.

Huo Yutong's expression also became serious; she knew Di Yun'er's situation was very important to Tang Wulin.

She analyzed:

"At present, I think there are three possibilities."

"First, Di Yun'er could indeed be your older or younger sister, also from the future; she knows your situation, but for unknown reasons doesn't want to reveal herself, so she fabricated a lie; in fact, there could be two Golden Dragon Spears."

"Second, Di Yun'er has no relation to you; she also came from another timeline, just not the same one as yours, so she can possess a Golden Dragon Spear just like you."

"As for the third possibility."

At this point, Huo Yutong's expression became odd.

This third possibility had the highest probability, yet was the most cruelly ironic.

"She is a person of this era and didn't lie; this suggests she is indeed your relative, but not your sister, rather your…"

"Hmm," Tang Wulin said with a wry smile, "Ancestor, right?"

If that conclusion holds, everything can be explained.

The same Golden Dragon bloodline, almost identical appearance, and the ancestral Golden Dragon Spear all fit this conclusion.

Honestly, Tang Wulin sometimes feels he doesn't look like his father; if this conclusion is true, his appearance could be an atavistic effect from bloodline awakening.

After all, in the Soul Master World, there are countless cases of appearance changes due to martial soul awakening or evolution; it's not rare. If you asked Wang Yan, they could probably list dozens of famous examples offhand.

If that were indeed the case, Tang Wulin's mood would be rather complicated.

Being classmates with his own ancestor… he might be the first person in the world to experience that.

He wondered how he should handle his relationship with Di Yun'er moving forward. Seeing his inner turmoil, Huo Yutong squeezed his hand and gently said, "It's okay, Wulin. The truth is still uncertain for now, and besides, even if she truly is your ancestor, it doesn't prevent you from being friends. After all, in terms of generational hierarchy, people of our era are ancestors of those from your era."

"Also."

Huo Yutong's voice seemed to have a wonderful magic power, easily dispelling Tang Wulin's inner gloom. He put his arm around her from behind, wanting to kiss her, but she pushed him away.

Huo Yutong pointed to Di Yun'er beside her, her meaning clear: Di Yun'er is still here, so restrain yourself.

Tang Wulin couldn't help feeling somewhat helpless.

He now somewhat regrets having come out.

Back at the Academy, Huo Yutong would let him kiss her whenever he wanted.

Seeing his helpless expression, Huo Yutong gave a light smile, leaned close to his ear, and whispered softly, "All right, just hold back for a few days; when we go back, I'll let you kiss your fill."

"Really?"

Tang Wulin's eyes lit up instantly.

Huo Yutong suddenly felt a bit afraid.

"Um... maybe we should still exercise a bit of restraint."

That night a week ago already proved it—when Tang Wulin's desire rises, it's not easily satisfied.

(End of chapter)