Inside the transmission crystal, which radiated a mysterious halo, Niu Tielu gazed at Niu Shenwu’s aggrieved face. A sense of vexation welled up in her heart; this child, he truly never ceased to weigh on her mind.
"Mother, you gave me a thousand warnings not to travel in my true form. How could I dare to disobey?" Niu Shenwu’s eyes shimmered with tears. His expression, a blend of innocence and helplessness, was like that of a wounded cub, enough to stir anyone's pity. "You know how long it has been since I last took human form. This transformation was like fumbling through endless darkness for thousands of ages; every step was thick with thorns, and the obstacles were as vast and inscrutable as the starry sky. The process was so time-consuming that it caused my delay. Mother, I beg for your forgiveness."
Niu Tiedan’s face was as cold as a glacier that had never known the sun. A chill seeped from every inch of her skin, permeating the surrounding air. As she frowned slightly, deep furrows appeared between her brows, and the flash of impatience in her eyes was as sharp as lightning cutting through the night. "Hmph, enough of the past. Where are those three reckless fools who dared to offend the Du Family?"
Chapter 118