He was resurrected indefinitely and handed over to the state by the headmistress.

The floating throne slowly descended onto the familiar street in front of the orphanage.

Looking at the slightly dilapidated building in front of him, Lu Chen unconsciously smiled, his tone tinged with nostalgia:

"This is my home."

The female tyrant... oh, that's Xuan Yuanwu, she's the director of this orphanage.

I was practically raised by her.

He spoke with a calm expression, showing no trace of inferiority as an orphan, but rather a sense of happiness from being loved by his family.

"Shh!" Lu Chen suddenly raised a finger, gesturing for Zhu Qingqing and Su Daji to be quiet, a mischievous smile on his face.

"Wait a minute, be quiet. I have a surprise for the little ones inside!"

He stepped forward, raised his hand, and knocked heavily on the orphanage door.

"Thump! Thump!"

However, the expected cheerful footsteps did not sound; instead, he was met with a roar filled with anger:

"roll!!!"

The sound was so powerful it was almost tangible, making the courtyard gate rattle loudly.

Caught off guard, Lu Chen's ears rang from the "Lion's Roar" technique, which contained internal energy, and he almost stumbled.

"What's going on?"

Lu Chen rubbed his ears, looking puzzled.

Although Old Feng doesn't usually have a particularly good temper, he wouldn't be so fierce to the person knocking on the door, would he?

Moreover, there was a clear hint of irritation in that roar.

Inside the courtyard, the faint sounds of children's excited chatter could be heard:

"Wow! Grandpa Wind, you're amazing! Can you teach us?"

"Yes, yes, yes! I want to learn too! Once I learn, I'll yell at those bad guys until they're dead!"

Then came Old Feng's voice, tinged with laughter:

"When you grow up and awaken, Grandpa Wind will teach you..."

Then a clear, familiar female voice rang out, filled with concern:

"Lord Feng, is that disgusting Xiao family here again?"

"Who else could it be but him!" Old Feng's voice was filled with impatience.

"They come to block the door every day, under the guise of 'friendly competition' between 'seed' players. They're like toads crawling on your feet; they don't bite, but they're disgusting!"

"If their behavior hadn't been within the rules, I would have already..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen frowned, and without further hesitation, reached out and pushed open the unlocked courtyard gate.

"Squeak—"

The gate opened, and the scene inside the courtyard came into view.

Old Feng, wearing his faded old security guard uniform, was surrounded by several young kids.

Shangguan Hong stood to the side, dressed in casual clothes that allowed for easy movement, her brows slightly furrowed.

They heard the door open and turned to look at each other.

Old Feng's initially furious expression froze instantly upon recognizing the person who had arrived.

"You...son-in-law?!"

Lu Chen didn't care about that title; he was more concerned about something else.

He strode into the courtyard, his gaze sweeping over Elder Feng and Shangguan Hong, and asked in a deep voice:

"Elder Feng, Shangguan Hong, what's the deal with the Xiao family you were talking about earlier?"

"Lord Lu!!"

When Shangguan Hong saw Lu Chen's figure appear at the orphanage gate, her heart suddenly raced.

Her cheeks flushed uncontrollably, and her eyes lit up instantly.

During this period, she barely ate or drank, and every day, apart from training, she would stare blankly in the direction of the gate in the courtyard, almost turning into a statue waiting for her husband.

Unexpectedly, my wish has actually come true today.

Her instinct was to run over and give him a hug, but reason immediately stopped her.

He simply stood there, his fingers slightly curled, his gaze fixed on that figure.

Beside him, Elder Feng quickly stepped forward and respectfully explained:

"Young Master, during your absence, the Xiao family's star player, Xiao Wuwei, a level 60 warrior..."

They come to "ask for advice" every now and then, saying it's based on the challenge rules between seeded players...

We are bound by the rules and cannot bully the weak because we are big..."

He paused, a frustrated expression on his face:

"Moreover, as soon as he heard you weren't there, his words became quite sarcastic."

They said you... they said you were afraid of him and hid away.

I heard a knock on the door just now and thought it was that bastard again. In a fit of anger, I used the "Lion's Roar" to scare him away...

As Feng Lao spoke, his fists clenched tightly.

If it weren't for the fear of breaking the rules and causing trouble for Lu Chen and Xuan Yuanwu,

He had already taught that arrogant brat a lesson.

Lu Chen's face instantly darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

The Xiao family is truly a persistent ghost!

Before I could even settle old scores with them about Liu Ruyan, they came to my door looking for trouble.

He glanced at his attribute panel subconsciously; the terrifying value, which had already exceeded 250,000, made him sneer inwardly.

Name: Lu Chen

[Level: 8]

【Strength: 252245】

【Spirit: 252245】

[Agility: 252245]

Physical Strength: 252245

[Occupation: Life Master]

With that punch, even a level 100 expert would have to think twice, let alone a level 60 one.

He wanted to see how many seconds Xiao Wuwei could last against him.

"Dinner's ready..."

At this moment, Qian Mengmeng, accompanied by her shrunken iron-eating beast Xiao Tie, dressed in an adorable pink dress,

Clutching a juicy, greasy chicken leg, he hopped and skipped out to call for people.

She had just come out of the kitchen; she had been getting along well with Aunt Yao these past few days.

They practically became mother and daughter, and Aunt Yao doted on her.

"Lord Lu, you're back..."

Qian Mengmeng saw Lu Chen, paused for a moment, and rubbed her eyes in disbelief.

After confirming they weren't mistaken, they immediately cheered, "Lord Lu is back!"

"The son-in-law is back? Perfect, let's have dinner together."

Aunt Yao came out carrying a plate of fragrant dishes, a gentle smile on her face.

The meal consisted of six dishes and a soup. Although they were all home-style dishes, the portions were generous, and the food was delicious and visually appealing.

For the children in the orphanage, this was a rare treat.

"Okay." Lu Chen smiled with relief, as if he were returning home.

As for the Xiao family? Let them jump around a little longer.

"Brother, this chair is so much fun! It can even fly!"

"I want to play too!"

The little kids stared wide-eyed at the floating throne hovering beside Lu Chen, chattering excitedly around it.

"Come and eat, everyone! You can play after you eat!"

Aunt Yao slammed her hand on the table and reprimanded her sternly.

"Yes, Aunt Yao!"

The little radishes trembled, immediately ran to wash their hands, and then sat properly at the dining table.

Lu Chen smiled and took his seat.

Hearing the noise, Chu Yu also sleepily came out of the room.

Upon seeing Lu Chen, a look of surprise and delight appeared on his face: "Lord Lu..."

"Come and eat," Lu Chen invited.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was somewhat awkward.

The little girls, as well as Shangguan Hong, Qian Mengmeng, and Chu Yu,

His gaze kept lingering on Lu Chen and the aloof and beautiful stranger beside him, Zhu Qingqing, sensing that there was more to their story than met the eye.

As for the pretty pink fox on Lu Chen's shoulder, it was temporarily ignored.

"Brother, this sister is so pretty! Is she the wife you found? She's much prettier than that shrewish headmistress..."

A fearless little radish-headed girl blurted out without any restraint.