Return to the Family

Yu Xiaogang had just finished assigning teams for the Royal Soul Master Guard when he immediately went to find Dugu Bo.

As a Titled Douluo and a consultant for Shrek Academy, Dugu Bo's dormitory was a standalone villa, a clear sign of his status.

After knocking and entering the room, Yu Xiaogang took the initiative to talk about going to the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Dugu Bo was sipping tea indoors. Upon hearing this, he immediately nodded, put down his teacup, and said, "Perfect timing. My Yan Yan and that kid Yu Tianheng have already graduated from Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and it's time to discuss their marriage. I'll go find that old dragon of yours to discuss it. Let's go."

Before Yu Xiaogang came, he had been worried if Dugu Bo would agree. He never expected that the relationship between the younger generation would facilitate this matter. He could only say that fate had its own arrangements.

The group gathered at the main gate of Shrek Academy. Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, Yu Xiaofeng, and Dugu Bo all got into the same carriage, while the other fifty knights from the Royal Soul Master Guard voluntarily escorted the carriage.

The convoy quickly left Heaven Dou City and headed towards the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan's territory, the Thunder Mountain Range.

The next day, morning.

A convoy of knights in golden armor entered the Thunder Mountain Range and finally stopped before the mountain gate at the foot of Dragon Head Mountain.

Yu Xiaofeng alighted from the carriage, went forward to inform the disciples on duty at the mountain gate, and then turned into an afterimage, speeding up the mountain.

In the assembly hall, Yu Yuanzhen was discussing clan matters with the elders when Yu Xiaofeng's figure suddenly appeared at the entrance of the hall.

Everyone in the hall immediately put down their tasks and turned to look at the entrance.

Yu Xiaofeng then entered the hall, bowed towards the head seat, and said, "Reporting to the Clan Leader, the Imperial Advisor of the Heaven Dou Empire has arrived."

"The Imperial Advisor of the Heaven Dou Empire? Who is it?"

Yu Yuanzhen immediately retorted. The elders in the hall were also discussing among themselves, but they all shook their heads.

"Emperor Xue Ye of the Heaven Dou Empire held a celebration banquet the night before last, inviting the teachers and students of Shrek Academy who participated in this session of the Advanced Soul Master Academy Competition. After the banquet, Emperor Xue Ye personally appointed Yu Xiaogang, the teacher leading Shrek Academy, as the Imperial Advisor of the Heaven Dou Empire."

"What, Xiaogang is the Imperial Advisor!"

Upon hearing Yu Xiaofeng's words, Yu Yuanzhen immediately stood up from his seat, his face filled with disbelief.

The hall became exceptionally quiet. The elders looked at each other, unable to speak.

Seeing this, Yu Xiaofeng couldn't help but lower his body and chuckle, then suppressed the smile at the corner of his mouth and continued, "Besides the Imperial Advisor, the visitors also include Dugu Bo, the consultant of Shrek Academy and the Poison Douluo, Liu Erlong, the vice dean of Shrek Academy, and fifty escort knights from the Royal Soul Master Guard. Please make arrangements, Clan Leader."

Yu Yuanzhen had already composed himself. After hearing the list of visitors, he immediately said, "Since the Imperial Advisor of the Heaven Dou Empire is visiting, and the Poison Douluo is also here, our Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan should go to the mountain gate to welcome them."

"Great Elder, you will accompany me. Xiaolin and Xiaofeng, you will go and notify the elite disciples of each peak to come to Dragon Head Mountain. The remaining elders will wait in the plaza."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaolin, who was sitting at the back of the hall, immediately got up and left the assembly hall with Yu Xiaofeng, disappearing towards the peaks behind them in a flash.

The Great Elder also stood up and followed behind Yu Yuanzhen towards the exit of the assembly hall.

Yu Luomian, sitting opposite, had already shown an unnatural expression upon hearing Liu Erlong's name among the visitors. Now, seeing Yu Yuanzhen and the Great Elder rise, he couldn't help but speak up, "Clan Leader, I'll go along to welcome them too."

Yu Yuanzhen paused, turned to look at Yu Luomian, and said calmly, "Since Second Brother wishes to go, then let's go together."

"Thank you, Clan Leader."

Yu Luomian replied, then rose and followed them out of the assembly hall.

The three figures flashed, simultaneously streaking rapidly down the mountain.

At the foot of Dragon Head Mountain, at the Mountain Gate.

Yu Xiaogang and the others alighted from the carriage. Looking at the familiar scenery around them, Yu Xiaogang felt an indescribable surge of emotion.

In the twenty-plus years he had been away, Yu Xiaogang had longed to return here every moment. Yet, standing here now, he found he didn't have many strong emotions, only memories from his youth.

Seeing this, Liu Erlong quietly stepped forward and linked her arm with Yu Xiaogang's. They looked at the surrounding scenery together.

Dugu Bo, hands behind his back, scanned the area. Then, as if sensing something, he turned and looked up the mountain.

Before long, Yu Yuanzhen, the Great Elder, and Yu Luomian landed before the Mountain Gate.

Yu Xiaogang immediately stepped forward. The moment he saw Yu Yuanzhen, his eyes instantly reddened.

"Father, your son has returned."

Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Yu Yuanzhen couldn't help but wipe his eyes. He then patted his son's shoulder and said softly, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

He then looked at Liu Erlong beside Yu Xiaogang, a smile also appearing on his face.

"Er Long girl is back too, that's good."

Liu Erlong, her eyes red, nodded and then called out, "Uncle."

Beside them, Yu Luomian's face clearly showed complex emotions upon seeing Liu Erlong. He wanted to say something, but couldn't bring himself to.

Liu Erlong turned to look at him. The moment she saw Yu Luomian, her expression turned noticeably cold, but she still stepped forward and called out, "Father."

"Ah," Yu Luomian replied, but then he didn't know what else to say, and the scene fell silent again.

Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang quickly changed the subject, stepping aside to introduce the person behind him, "Father, Senior Poison Douluo has also come this time."

"Haha, Old Dragon, it's been quite some time since we last met," Dugu Bo said with a smile, walking over from behind.

Yu Yuanzhen also chuckled, "It has been a long time. We couldn't determine a winner in our last spar. If you want to spar again this time, I'm ready anytime."

"Ah, forget it, forget it. We're both old bones now. It's better not to engage in fighting. I've come this time for the younger generation. My Yan Yan and that kid Yu Tianheng have already graduated. It's time to consider marriage."

Yu Yuanzhen nodded upon hearing this, "Yes, it is indeed time to arrange things for the two children."

He then beckoned to the disciples guarding the Mountain Gate, "Take all the members of the Royal Soul Master Guard to the Guest Accommodation at the foot of the mountain."

The captains of the Royal Soul Master Guard all looked at Yu Xiaogang. Yu Xiaogang nodded, and the captains led their respective teams, following the guards into the Mountain Gate, then heading to the right.

"Then let's head up the mountain."

Yu Yuanzhen said, then led the remaining people along the stone steps, heading up Dragon Head Mountain.