Chapter 449 - 434: Netherworld Sect
"The Southern Heavenly Domain will need you to defend it sooner or later, for I have grown old," Long Qingtian said with a smile. "I’m not interested," Long Chen replied. "Defending the Southern Heavenly Domain is your duty, guarding Great Xia’s borders is mine; our responsibilities do not conflict."
"We’ll talk about this matter later," Long Qingtian said. "Son, I haven’t looked for you all these years; do you harbor any resentment towards me in your heart?"
"Not at all," Long Chen answered. "I know you couldn’t easily return."
Long Qingtian was taken aback; Long Chen’s reaction was somewhat different from what he had expected.
"Son, I have been aware of your circumstances over the years, but with my duties and constant warfare, I really couldn’t spare the time," Long Qingtian explained again with a wry smile.
Long Chen sighed and said, "These years you were not present, but with every step I took, it seemed to be within your expectations, including the time after I lost my memory and the master who helped me recover—who I assume was arranged by you?"
"I am your father, if I don’t help you, who will?"
"Thank you."
After pondering for a moment, Long Chen suddenly asked, "What about my mother?"
"She..." Long Qingtian paused, began to speak, then hesitated.