Chapter 562: Chapter 562: The Abandoned Egg

Just before the cub’s fighting, Xuan Long had been currently sitting lazily beneath a large tree.

The warm sunlight filtered through the leaves above his head while a cool breeze moved gently through the air.

Not far away, several little cubs were happily running around and playing together.

Su Qinglan’s three cubs were naturally in the middle of the group while Mo Xiao Li followed nearby protectively with his arms crossed proudly.

Although his face looked arrogant, his eyes never left the cubs for too long. Clearly, he was guarding them carefully.

Meanwhile, Xuan Long simply leaned lazily against the tree trunk with half-closed eyes.

At first glance, he looked completely relaxed. But suddenly, his eyes slowly opened.

A tall figure had appeared nearby silently.

The moment Xuan Long saw the man clearly, his expression remained calm, but his cold emerald eyes narrowed slightly.

At the same time, Mo Qingli also froze briefly after seeing Xuan Long. His heart instantly shook violently.

For days...

He had always wanted to meet this mysterious snake beastman.

Yet he never expected they would encounter each other so suddenly. And the moment his eyes landed on Xuan Long...

Mo Qingli immediately understood.

It was him.

That terrifying snake beastman.

Xuan Long.

Xiao San’s father.

Su Qinglan’s mate.

Even without needing proof, Mo Qingli knew instantly. That terrifying pressure hidden beneath the man’s lazy appearance was impossible to mistake.

Meanwhile, Xuan Long also quietly observed Mo Qingli.

Although he did not recognize the man, the scent on Mo Qingli’s body felt somewhat familiar. As though he had smelled it somewhere before.

Very quickly, Xuan Long remembered. It was on his father-in-law. But before he could think deeper, Mo Qingli slowly walked closer. The closer he approached, the colder Xuan Long’s gaze became.

An invisible pressure slowly spread outward. Even Mo Qingli felt his breathing becoming heavier. But instead of fear, excitement slowly appeared inside his heart.

Finally...

He stopped a few steps away before asking softly,

"...Are you from the Teng Clan?"

The moment those words fell, Xuan Long’s eyes narrowed sharply.

Boom.

A terrifying pressure instantly exploded outward. Mo Qingli’s entire body stiffened immediately.

For one terrifying moment, he truly felt like he would suffocate right there. Even the surrounding air became frighteningly cold.

Meanwhile, inside Xuan Long’s mind, countless thoughts flashed rapidly.

Teng Clan.

How did this man know that name? Very few people in this world even knew Teng Clan existed. But this man...He clearly knew more.

Suddenly, Xuan Long remembered An Mo’s previous warning.

The people from Teng Clan had been searching for him all this time.

Could this man have been sent by them?

Almost instantly, Xuan Long’s gaze shifted toward the cubs playing nearby. Especially toward his son. His first instinct was to protect the cubs.

If anything happened, he would immediately take his son away.

At that moment, Mo Qingli also noticed Xuan Long’s subtle movement. He immediately raised both hands slightly.

"Don’t misunderstand," he said quickly.

"I mean no harm."

His expression became serious.

"I am Wang Mulan’s mate."

"And also the City Lord of Dragon Beast City."

The terrifying pressure around Xuan Long slowly weakened slightly.

City Lord?

That meant this man had already lived here for many years. But then another thought appeared in Xuan Long’s mind.

How did this man know about Teng Clan?

After all, there should not be many people left in this world who even remembered that place.

For the first time in years, Xuan Long had finally encountered someone who actually knew about Teng Clan directly. His emerald eyes stared at Mo Qingli silently.

Meanwhile, Mo Qingli also looked back calmly.

After a long moment...

Both of them disappeared silently from beneath the tree. Only a faint gust of wind remained behind.

Far away from Dragon Beast City and prying eyes, two figures reappeared in the middle of a quiet forest.

The surroundings instantly became silent.

Meanwhile, back beneath the large tree, the cubs continued playing happily without noticing anything.

Mo Xiao Li still stood nearby protectively while watching his three little nephews curiously from time to time.

Clearly, he had already become extremely protective toward them. Mo Qingli knew his son very well.

Although Mo Xiao Li often looked arrogant and fierce, he was extremely protective toward his family.

Especially after seeing how closely the little cubs followed behind him today.

If anything happened, Mo Xiao Li would definitely protect them without hesitation.

The cold wind moved slowly through the trees. Neither man spoke for a long time.

Mo Qingli stood there silently while looking at Xuan Long carefully. The more he looked, the more shocked he became inside. Those emerald eyes. That terrifying pressure hidden beneath calmness.

And that emotionless expression. Everything reminded him too much of that person.

His master.

Yet Mo Qingli still did not dare confirm it completely. After all, the matter of Teng Clan was far too sensitive. If he made one wrong step, it could become dangerous for everyone.

For a long time, he hesitated.

Meanwhile, Xuan Long simply sat lazily against a large stone nearby with his eyes half closed. His expression remained indifferent from beginning to end.

But Mo Qingli knew clearly.

This man was extremely dangerous.

Finally, after struggling for a long time, Mo Qingli slowly asked,

"...Xuan Long, who is your father?"

The moment those words fell, Xuan Long slowly opened his eyes. His emerald pupils narrowed coldly.

"I do not have a father."

His voice was calm and emotionless. Yet somehow, those simple words made Mo Qingli freeze completely.

Now he truly did not know what to ask anymore. His mind became messy instantly.

No father?

How was that possible?

But looking at Xuan Long’s cold expression, Mo Qingli could tell clearly that this was not a joke.

For a moment, silence filled the forest once again.

Finally, Mo Qingli swallowed nervously before asking another question carefully.

"Then... why are you living here in the lower domain?"

"I have never seen anyone from Teng Clan stay in this place before."

"People from the Teng Clan always remain in the upper domain."

"So why are you here?"

After hearing the question, Xuan Long looked at him lazily. Then he replied calmly, "So should I ask your permission before staying here?"

Mo Qingli instantly became embarrassed. He laughed awkwardly. "I did not mean it like that..."

But Xuan Long ignored him completely. He slowly closed his eyes once again. Yet inside his mind, the question continued echoing endlessly.

Why was he staying here?

Even he himself had asked that question many times before.

Why?

Because this was the place where he had been found. A lonely egg abandoned in the lower domain.

That was how his life began.

The elders of the Teng Clan had only discovered him later after hearing rumors from outsiders.

But before that...

He had always been alone. And because of that, he had wandered through this lower domain for years. Deep inside, he always carried one thought. An obsession to find the person who abandoned him.

Why had that person left him here?

Why had nobody wanted him?

Those questions had followed him his entire life.

But now...