Yu Tianmeng shrugged, showing no mercy in her disdain for her clansmen, and said, "The reason our family has spent so much manpower and resources to support Aunt Liu Erlong in opening the Blue Tyrant Academy is entirely because of my second grandfather Yu Luomian. He wants to use the family's wealth and connections to secretly compensate his daughter."
"You know about Aunt Liu Erlong's background; she was born to Yu Luomian and a courtesan surnamed Liu."
"Because Erlong's mother came from a very poor background, Yu Luomian didn't dare to bring her home. She was raised by Yu Luomian in other places and was given Erlong mother's surname."
After a pause, Yu Tianmeng said with a smile, "It's precisely because my second grandfather Yu Luomian, didn't dare to let Erlong acknowledge her ancestors that he felt so guilty, so he was exceptionally good to his daughter. You could almost say he spoiled her. He gave Aunt Erlong whatever she wanted, and the father and daughter had always had a very good relationship."
"However, more than twenty years ago, after breaking up with Bi Bi Dong, Yu Xiaogang became entangled with Aunt Erlong. On the night they were about to get married, Yu Luomian intervened, explaining the blood relationship between the three. Yu Xiaogang couldn't accept that Aunt Erlong was his cousin and stormed off the wedding. Afterwards, Aunt Erlong and Yu Luomian had a falling out."
"After that, out of guilt and to repair his relationship with his daughter, my second grandfather Yu Luomian, built this Blue Tyrant Academy for Aunt Erlong, so that she could feel at ease here."
"Therefore, this Blue Tyrant Academy is not for recruiting talent for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family at all, but merely a tool for a father to please his daughter."
"Oh?"
Zhou Chen raised an eyebrow in disbelief. Hearing Yu Tianmeng say that, this Yu Luomian was indeed a loving father to his daughter!
However, the original storyline didn't portray Yu Luomian in a very positive light! Seeing Zhou Chen's expression, Yu Tianmeng immediately guessed his thoughts. Before Zhou Chen could ask, she said knowingly, "You must think that Yu Luomian breaking up Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong was a bit heartless, right?"
"Um."
Zhou Chen outwardly hummed in agreement, but inwardly he felt secretly pleased with Yu Luomian's actions.
Yes, may all lovers in the world eventually become siblings.
Seeing Zhou Chen's serious expression, Yu Tianmeng didn't guess his dark thoughts. She simply defended Yu Luomian, saying, "Think about it, if you were a father, and your daughter wanted to marry your own cousin, could you tolerate such a bottom-line thing?"
"Moreover, Yu Xiaogang has a very bad reputation in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, where strength is highly valued, because of his Martial Soul Mutation."
That makes sense.
Zhou Chen nodded noncommittally, but still asked with some doubt, "Tian Meng, the Blue Lightning King Dragon Clan, really didn't interfere with the Blue Tyrant Academy?"
The reason he asked this question was not because he didn't trust Yu Tianmeng, but because he was too cautious and suspicious; it was his personality, and it was hard to change.
"It couldn't be more true, would I lie to you? I've explained it to you so much, why won't you believe me?"
Yu Tianmeng rolled her eyes at Zhou Chen, then sighed and said helplessly, "You don't know, our first ancestor of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family had a very high opinion of himself and thought that the True Dragon Bloodline was very noble, far beyond what ordinary people could compare to. Therefore, this ancestor set a clan rule that outsiders could not be allowed to participate in clan affairs. In other words, we do not recruit any outside Soul Master at all."
"Currently, the family, excluding the women who have married into the family, has a total of over 1,800 members, all of whom are Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master with True Dragon Bloodline."
At this point, Yu Tianmeng said with a hint of disappointment, "Because of this clan rule, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family is unable to recruit Soul Master from the outside world, remaining stagnant and causing the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, which has been passed down for ten thousand years, to decline more and more."
"Among the Upper Three Sects, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family has the largest number of direct descendants, but its power is the smallest."
"Take the Clear Sky Sect for example. There are only a little over two hundred direct descendants with the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, but by recruiting outside Soul Master as affiliated forces, the Clear Sky Sect at its peak controlled tens of thousands of Soul Masters, making even the Spirit Hall tremble in fear!"
"Take the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for example. The Ning family only has about five hundred members, but they have recruited more than five thousand outside Soul Master. Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family has eighteen hundred members, but we don't even have the slightest bit of affiliated power."
"Therefore, there was a reason why the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family was the first to be wiped out by the Spirit Hall in the original story."
After a pause, Yu Tianmeng glanced at Zhou Chen and said irritably, "Now you should believe me, right?"
"Ahem, I've always trusted Tian Meng."
Zhou Chen coughed awkwardly twice and quickly said, "How about this, we'll go to the Blue Tyrant Academy tomorrow and talk to your aunt, Liu Erlong, to see if she can sell the academy to us."
"Sure, I'll introduce you to my aunt. But the negotiation is up to you, my husband. I'm not as good at sophistry as you."
Yu Tianmeng shrugged, turned and left the study. Leaning against the door, she said with a half-smile, "Hehe, it's late, I should rest too. Sleeping too late isn't good for the panel."
As she spoke, a flash of silver light appeared around Yu Tianmeng, and she directly teleported away...
The next day.
Heaven Dou City.
Zhou Chen and Yu Tianmeng walked hand in hand, like a perfect couple, down the street paved with blue bricks.
Since Blue Tyrant Academy was also located in Heaven Dou City and not far from Zhou Chen's residence, they did not take a carriage or fly. Instead, they strolled leisurely like a young couple enjoying a spring outing.
After walking for about half an hour, the two arrived at the entrance of the Blue Tyrant Academy.
The gate of the Blue Tyrant Academy was exceptionally grand, standing ten meters tall. The gate, carved from white jade, exuded an air of nobility, and its imposing presence seemed to rival even the gate of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
On the gate's plaque are eight large, gilded characters: Blue Tyrant Advanced Soul Master Academy.
"Your second grandfather Yu Luomian, was truly good to his daughter!"
Zhou Chen said with a hint of sourness.
Even though he was the powerful and influential Palace Master of Purple Micro Palace, his mansion was far less magnificent and imposing than Liu Erlong's Blue Tyrant Academy.
"What's there to envy?"
Yu Tianmeng rolled her eyes at Zhou Chen and said indifferently, "In a fantasy world like Douluo Continent, in the end, it all comes down to how strong your fists and swords are, how powerful your martial arts are. If you want a beautiful palace, you can just destroy the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and become the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire yourself."
"This isn't right, I feel a little sorry for Xue Ke."
Zhou Chen said with an innocent expression.
"Tch, I know you too well."
Yu Tianmeng snorted, then stopped joking with Zhou Chen, grabbed his hand, and dragged him toward the entrance of the Blue Tyrant Academy.
As soon as she arrived at the entrance, Yu Tianmeng found the academy's reception room, where a middle-aged Soul Master in his fifties was sitting.
Are you here to register as students?
"This is what the middle-aged Soul Master asked."
After all, Zhou Chen and Yu Tianmeng both looked to be teenagers. Yu Tianmeng was slightly older, but she was still under twenty, which was the age to apply for a Soul Master Academy.
"No, I'm here to see Aunt Erlong."
Yu Tianmeng spoke, she casually took out a badge. The badge was blue and engraved with a giant dragon wrapped in purple lightning.
"Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon?" The middle-aged Soul Master was filled with awe. The badge before him was clearly the clan emblem of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, one of the Upper Three Sects.
Moreover, as a senior member of the Blue Tyrant Academy, he was well aware that Dean Liu Erlong was a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family.
Since this beautiful young girl claims Liu Erlong is her aunt, she is likely a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family.
Upon thinking this, the middle-aged Soul Master immediately became respectful, bowing his head slightly and saying in a warm tone, "Young masters and ladies, you must be distinguished guests from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family."
"Um."
Yu Tianmeng nodded calmly, her composure carrying a hint of nobility.
She didn't explain Zhou Chen's identity, after all, Zhou Chen was considered the prospective son-in-law of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family.
Upon hearing Yu Tianmeng's reply, the middle-aged Soul Master's eyes lit up. He took a deep breath and respectfully said, "My name is Yin Shu, a level 53 Power Attack System Battle Soul Master. I will escort you two young masters and ladies to see the Dean."
"Good."
Yu Tianmeng sparing with her words, and smiled faintly as she wrote her Yin Shu.
The middle-aged man in front of her was quite mercenary. After hearing her identity, he immediately introduced himself, clearly trying to gain a sense of presence in front of her, the direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, so that he could have a chance to benefit from her in the future.
However, Yu Tianmeng did not look down on Yin Shu, after all, his behavior was only human nature.
"Please, both of you."
Yin Shu walked ahead respectfully to lead the way, with Zhou Chen and Yu Tianmeng following closely behind. The three of them entered Blue Tyrant Academy together.
While Blue Tyrant Academy's area isn't comparable to a city like Heaven Dou Royal Academy, it's still quite large.
The wide road is lined with groves of willow trees, and there are many tall and imposing buildings nearby, as well as a huge training ground for mimicking Soul Master.
Moreover, the rear part of the Blue Tyrant Academy is a forest. It is said to be the largest plant community in the entire Heaven Dou City, even larger than the Royal Garden!
This alone reveals Yu Luomian's concern for Liu Erlong and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's eagerness to win over the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family.
Yin Shu led the two through a pointed-roof building and along a side path into the forest behind the academy.
As he walked, he explained, "This pointed-roof building is our college's main teaching building, but the dean isn't usually here. She prefers quiet and lives alone in the forest. The college's daily affairs are handled by the teachers; they only consult the dean if they can't handle something themselves."
When Liu Erlong was mentioned, Yin Shu's eyes revealed seven parts admiration and three parts hidden affection.
It seems this guy has a crush on Liu Erlong.
After walking for a few minutes, Zhou Chen suddenly heard a Youyou singing voice coming from afar.
The song was tender and poignant, like a lament, and with Zhou Chen's experience, he could tell at a glance that it was a loveless woman longing for a man.
After traveling another ten miles, the trees in the forest gradually thinned out. A sign hung on the trunk of one tree, with a line of text written on it:
"This is a restricted area of the academy; unauthorized entry is prohibited."
Once you pass this big tree, the scenery suddenly changes.
Beside a pond, there stood a simple thatched hut. Next to the hut, colorful and Youyou flowers grew.
Amidst these flowers, a woman stood gracefully.
This was a beautiful woman who looked to be in her thirties. She was wearing a light blue tight-fitting dress, her beautiful black hair was tied up high, and her fair face had delicate features, red lips, and white teeth.
Beneath her dress lies a mature and voluptuous figure, captivating all who behold her.
At this moment, she was holding a watering can, silently watering the flowers. Hearing footsteps, her gaze unconsciously turned towards Zhou Chen and the others.
"Tian Meng?"
Upon seeing Yu Tianmeng, Liu Erlong immediately broke into a smile. She adored this clever and mischievous niece, and being all alone, she even secretly considered Yu Tianmeng as her own daughter.
"Aunt."
Yu Tianmeng called out and ran to Liu Erlong's side, taking her arm and saying affectionately, "Auntie is still so young and beautiful. People who don't know us would think we're sisters."
Upon hearing her niece praise her beauty, Liu Erlong immediately covered her red lips and smiled broadly.
However, Yu Tianmeng did speak the truth. Although Liu Erlong was not a stunning beauty and was about the same age as Bi Bi Dong and Yu Xiaogang, almost fifty years old, she still looked young, beautiful, and charming.
"Dean, I'll take my leave now."
Yin Shu, who had led the way, respectfully bowed to Liu Erlong and then prepared to quietly retreat.
His purpose in coming here was simply to make an appearance in front of Liu Erlong.
"Yes, thank you for your hard work."
Liu Erlong waved her hand, signaling Yin Shu to step back. Her gaze then turned to Zhou Chen, who was smiling broadly to the side.
What a handsome young man! This was Liu Erlong's first impression of Zhou Chen.
In all her life, this was the first time she had ever seen such a handsome man.
In a flash, Liu Erlong had brought Yu Tianmeng to Zhou Chen's side. She smiled at Yu Tianmeng and said, "Tian Meng, when did you get a boyfriend? Won't you introduce him to your aunt?"
"We're here today specifically to introduce him to you."
Yu Tianmeng said with a grin, "He is Zhou Chen. You should have heard of him."
"Zhou Chen?"
Liu Erlong frowned slightly, feeling that the name was very familiar, but she just couldn't remember it.
After a long while, Liu Erlong's expression suddenly changed from confusion to shock. She looked at Zhou Chen and exclaimed in astonishment, "You... you are Zhou Chen, the Palace Master of Purple Micro Palace, the First Sect Under Heaven?"
"Exactly."
Zhou Chen nodded and said gently, "You don't need to be so formal. Speaking of which, I'm practically the prospective son-in-law of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family."