Douluo Dragon King: Martial Soul Bow, I pierce the abyss with a single arrow!

Brother, what is... a child bride?

Lu Ze felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.

His father really had a big mouth, but Lu Ze did indeed have this idea. He'd already brought her home; there was no point in hiding it anymore.

However, it's difficult to explain the meaning of "wife" now.

Lu Ze bent down so that he could look Na'er in the eye.

"What does 'child bride' mean..." Lu Ze paused, organizing his thoughts, "It means, from today onwards, you are my family."

He reached out and gently brushed a speck of dust from Na'er's cheek.

"I will protect you and never let anyone bully you again. We will live together forever and never be apart."

Na'er stared at him blankly, her long eyelashes trembling, and her purple eyes were misty with moisture, gradually becoming covered with a layer of sparkling light.

Never to be apart...

These words seemed to possess boundless magic, instantly striking the softest spot in her heart.

A radiant smile bloomed on her small face, pure and without a trace of impurity.

"Okay, okay!"

She clapped her little hands happily and announced in her clear voice.

"I want to be my brother's child bride!"

Lu Ze didn't know if this counted as enticing a child.

How can the story of time travelers be called a lie?

At this moment, Lin Wan also came out.

"Alright, alright, Na'er, go take a shower with Auntie and change into some clean clothes. We're going to eat soon."

She took Na'er's little hand in hers; the little hand was cold, but very soft.

Na'er hesitated for a moment, then looked back at Lu Ze, seemingly unwilling to leave his side.

Lu Ze nodded reassuringly at her.

"Go ahead, I'll wait for you here."

Having received the assurance, Na'er obediently followed Lin Wan to the bathroom.

...

Half an hour later, at the dinner table.

Na'er has been completely transformed.

She was spotless, her long, silver hair flowing smoothly over her shoulders, which accentuated her exquisitely beautiful face. She was wearing a set of Lu Ze's clothes, which, although slightly oversized, were neat and clean.

She sat quietly in the chair, eating her food in small bites, her movements so graceful that she didn't seem like a homeless child.

"Ah Ze, didn't you go to the Spirit Pagoda this afternoon? How did you run into Na'er?"

While serving Na'er some food, Lin Wan asked a question.

"Oh, I encountered it on my way home. I felt like something was drawing me in from somewhere."

Lin Wan glanced at Lu Ze with a strange expression, but didn't ask any more questions.

"Okay, then... Na'er will be living with us from now on?"

"Um."

"Wow, Na'er, why are you eating so much?" Lin Wan exclaimed in surprise.

"Waaah—" Na'er was stuffed full.

"It's alright, I still have some." Lu Ze was not surprised.

"Thank you—ooh—" Na'er was stuffed full by Lu Ze again.

The meal ended in a warm yet slightly quirky atmosphere.

Late at night.

Lin Wan had already prepared a guest room for Na'er, right next to Lu Ze's.

"Alright, it's getting late, everyone go to sleep."

Lin Wan urged.

Lu Ze felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He quickly slipped back to his room, closed the door, and let out a long sigh of relief.

Finally... this chaotic day is over.

Lu Ze then took the opportunity to sit in bed and meditate.

After a period of time.

Boom, boom, boom.

A soft knock sounded on the door.

Lu Ze jolted awake from his meditation.

Who?

He rolled out of bed, walked to the door, and looked out through the peephole.

Outside the door, a small figure was hugging a pillow, looking up at his door with longing eyes.

It's Na'er.

Lu Ze's scalp began to tingle again; he had a bad feeling.

He opened the door.

When Na'er saw him, her eyes lit up, and she walked inside, clutching her pillow.

"Brother Lu Ze, won't we sleep together?"

She tilted her head, looked at him with her large, pure purple eyes, and asked as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

She took a step forward, her small hand tugging at the hem of Lu Ze's pajamas, and in a more natural tone, softly but clearly repeated the logic she had used during the day.

"Isn't she a child bride? She's supposed to sleep with you."

Lu Ze was speechless for a moment.

As expected of you, Silver Dragon King...

"Ahem." He cleared his throat.

"Na'er, a child bride can't sleep with her brother right away."

"Huh?" Na'er's little face was full of confusion.

"You need to sleep separately first, eat well, and grow up properly. When you grow very, very tall, even taller than your brother, you can sleep together."

As he spoke, he gestured with his hands to indicate the height.

Na'er nodded as if she understood, though she was somewhat disappointed, she accepted the situation.

"Oh well."

She hugged her pillow and moved her small, reluctant steps.

Lu Ze felt relieved and quickly took her small hand, leading her back to the next room and personally tucking her in with a blanket.

Goodnight, Na'er.

Goodnight, Brother Lu Ze.

After sending Na'er back to her room, Lu Ze stopped meditating.

Tang Wulin, he has already tested him, and he is indeed protected by the power of another plane. In the future, unless you are absolutely certain, don't act rashly.

Of course, it's not always necessary to take action, but the Golden Dragon King bloodline within Tang Wulin must be activated.

Now that Lu Ze had brought Na'er home, he couldn't possibly allow himself to become the victim. The connection of the Golden and Silver Dragon King bloodlines made him somewhat uneasy.

Tang Wulin is fortunate to have the blessing of the God of Life.

On their side, they have Cang Heng, a titled Douluo, as their mentor in soul power, and the holy craftsman Mu Chen in forging. They've also brought Na'er home.

From now on, all I need to do is proceed step by step. At most, I'll get to know Mu Xi and Xie Xie a little more, that's all.

Thinking this, Lu Ze collapsed onto the bed and gradually closed his eyes.

Slip.

……

Three years later...

Donghai Forging Association.

"Clang, clang, clang—" Lu Ze was forging a thousand times. The metal being forged was gold crystal, a metal known for its hardness.

Beside him stood a slender, beautiful blonde woman.

It was Mu Xi.

"Lu Ze, how did you improve so fast? You're almost at the level of a fourth-level blacksmith!" Mu Xi watched with bated breath as Lu Ze hammered away at the golden cube on the forging table.

"Want to know?"

"hold head high."

"Go and steal Master's millennium whale glue for me, and I'll tell you."

"Really?" Mu Xi left the forging room with great interest.

Lu Ze watched Mu Xi's departing figure and unconsciously shook his head.

Not long after bringing Na'er back, Lu Ze met Mu Xi. With the focus of his mind, Lu Ze's forging skills improved rapidly.

At first, Mu Xi was unhappy about being overshadowed by Lu Ze, a novice, but as the pressure increased, she eventually resigned herself to her fate. All she thought about was asking for his secrets.

Thus, the above conversation took place.

However, whale glue is indeed useful! It's a rare and precious material that enhances qi and blood. Tang Wulin relied on his qi, blood, and strength to achieve unparalleled success in forging.

Aside from a few minor side effects, whale gelatin is quite good.

"Clang—" A great light shone forth.

The thousand forgings are complete.

Lu Ze looked at the metal block in front of him and nodded in satisfaction.

After three years, thanks to his exceptional focus and considerable talent, Lu Ze has long been able to consistently perform the Thousand Refinements.

Level 3 Blacksmith, acquired!

Just as they were about to press on, Mu Xi came in carrying a bag.

"Lu Ze, I've brought you the whale glue."