Chapter 392: This Island Must Eventually Be Handed Over to You

"Hey, Lingyun, when can we eat?" As soon as Lingyun returned to the Villa, he saw Jiada lying limply on the table, staring at him with wide eyes.

Looking at Jiada like this, Lingyun couldn't help but smile. Jiada in this state was just like a soft little Koneko waiting to be fed, making it hard for anyone to bring themselves to refuse. Others would probably never imagine that the dignified Third Progenitor could have such a cute side.

"Alright, alright, I know!" Lingyun chuckled and walked quickly into the kitchen.

"Lingyun, the management of Itogami Island has made a move!" Just as Lingyun was stir-frying the dishes in the pan, Na Yue suddenly appeared out of the Void.

"They were bound to make a move sooner or later. After all, their foundation is on Itogami Island; if Itogami Island is destroyed, they lose the root of their standing." Lingyun scooped the food from the pan onto a plate and set it aside.

"You knew about their move?" Na Yue raised an eyebrow.

"Of course. Their target should be Xiao Gucheng. Hmm, perhaps we are their target too!" Lingyun said.

"That's right, the information I received is indeed that someone leaked the content of today's meeting to Xiao Gucheng!" Na Yue said.

"Get ready to eat; maybe Xiao Gucheng will be here in a moment!"

"Xiao Gucheng is coming here?"

"That's right!" Lingyun nodded.

After dinner, Jiada rubbed her little belly with a look of satisfaction, lying lazily on the sofa to digest.

Just at this moment, the Villa's doorbell suddenly rang. Na Yue looked up at Lingyun, and Lingyun nodded slightly at her.

"Teacher Lingyun!" After Ashtarte opened the door, Xiao Gucheng stepped quickly into the Villa; behind him were Himeragi Yukina and Aiba Asagi.

"Gucheng, what is it you're looking for me for?" Lingyun asked.

"Teacher, you must know by now, about the people from the Taishi Bureau wanting to destroy Itogami Island!" Xiao Gucheng said to Lingyun in a rush.

"I just found out myself."

Watching Lingyun tell a barefaced lie, Jiada on the side couldn't help but roll her eyes. This guy didn't "just find out" at all; not only had he known for a long time, but he had even beaten up three of the people from that meeting!

"Teacher, what are you going to do about this?" Xiao Gucheng said with some anxiety.

"What to do? Since someone leaked this kind of thing to you, it means you have the ability to resolve it!" Lingyun said indifferently. "Most importantly, this island will eventually have to be handed over to you!"

"This island, eventually handed over to me?" Xiao Gucheng's tone was filled with confusion.

"After all, you are the Fourth Progenitor. In the future, you will eventually establish your own Night Empire, and Itogami Island is your best territory." Lingyun said calmly. "We cannot stay by your side forever; all of this depends on your own efforts."

"Teacher Lingyun, what do you mean by that?" A flash of panic suddenly appeared in Xiao Gucheng's heart.

For some time now, many things had been resolved by Lingyun, which had, in a sense, made him dependent on Lingyun. In his heart, if anything happened, as long as Lingyun was there, nothing would go wrong. But looking at the situation now, Lingyun seemed to be showing signs of leaving, which made him feel uneasy.

"Gucheng, you are a man; there are some things you must take responsibility for." Lingyun smiled and patted him on the shoulder. "This matter regarding Itogami Island must ultimately be resolved by you yourself. Believe in yourself; after all, you are the Fourth Progenitor..."

Watching Xiao Gucheng walk out of the Villa in a daze, Na Yue raised an eyebrow and said to Lingyun with a half-smile: "You really have confused Gucheng to the point where he doesn't know north from south!"

"This must be what they call 'pouring chicken soup' in that mysterious country!" Jiada chimed in from the side.

"That's right, it's pouring chicken soup." Lingyun nodded, unconcerned. "It seems that for some time now, I've intervened in too many things related to Xiao Gucheng, causing him to greatly underestimate himself. If things continue like this, this Fourth Progenitor will truly be ruined!"

"Hmm, it does seem that way. I remember that last time you summoned those two familiars, Xiao Gucheng almost collapsed to the ground!" Na Yue took a cup of black tea from somewhere; judging by the steam rising from it, it was clearly just brewed by Ashtarte. "If this continues, perhaps as you said, the Fourth Progenitor will really be ruined."

"Xuelai, Asagi, do you think I'm really as amazing as the teacher says?" Walking down the street, Xiao Gucheng asked with a somewhat vacant look in his eyes.

"I believe in you, Senior; you will definitely be the best!" Himeragi Yukina looked at Xiao Gucheng, a flash of heartache crossing her eyes.

"Gucheng, you are the Fourth Progenitor, the most powerful existence among the True Ancestors, and the master of the new Night Empire in the future. I won't allow you to look down on yourself!" Asagi grabbed Xiao Gucheng's shoulders suddenly and said loudly.

"This..." Xiao Gucheng looked at Aiba Asagi, who was throwing a fit in front of him, and a bitter smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

"I also think that before, Senior seemed to rely too much on Teacher Lingyun. Senior must also learn to be independent!" Himeragi Yukina said.

Looking at the two women beside him, Xiao Gucheng took a deep breath, a flash of determination appearing in his eyes: "The Fourth Progenitor—this is the final, most precious treasure Avrora entrusted to me; how could I let it be shamed! I've decided: this time, I will handle it myself!"

Watching the revitalized Xiao Gucheng, Himeragi Yukina and Aiba Asagi exchanged a glance, both of them revealing a smile.

After the three of them left, a small bird perched on a tree branch gently pecked at its feathers, then flapped its wings and flew toward the sky.

"It looks like your chicken soup was quite successful!" Jiada looked at the bird in front of her, tilted her head, and said to Lingyun.

"For someone like him, as long as there is an opportunity, he can pull himself together. Don't forget, by his side, there are still two capable assistants!" Lingyun raised an eyebrow and said to Jiada.

"Capable assistants?" Jiada raised an eyebrow. "I see them both as being at each other's throats; why would you call them capable assistants? I'd say it's a good thing if they don't turn the world upside down!" Jiada said.

"Both of them have a significant relationship with Xiao Gucheng. With Xiao Gucheng mediating between them, their relationship will eventually soften. Moreover, both of them possess special abilities. If they and Xiao Gucheng join forces, they will absolutely create a Night Empire that makes everyone look on in awe!"

"Is that so? Then I shall wait and see!" Jiada chuckled; clearly, she didn't particularly believe Lingyun's words.