A Chance Encounter with the Young Flender

Rumble~

The massive Earth Violent Ape collapsed, unable to rise again. Ning Fengzhi hurried forward to finish it off.

While Ning Fengzhi absorbed the Soul Ring, Yu Tianjun scanned the surroundings.

In the shadows, Chen Xin and the helper sent by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan gave him slight nods.

Still uneasy, Yu Yuanzhen had sent Yu Luomian over after returning to the clan.

Yu Tianjun nodded in acknowledgment, then suddenly looked toward a certain spot, his gaze sharp as lightning.

"Who's there? Get out!"

As he spoke, the phantom of a ferocious dragon head had already emerged in Yu Tianjun's hand, poised to strike.

"Brother, don't attack! I'm just passing by!"

A flustered voice rang out, followed by a young man quickly stepping into view.

"My name is Flender. I came to the Star Dou Great Forest to search for a suitable Soul Beast."

As he spoke, Flender released his Martial Soul.

A pair of wings sprouted from his back, and even his face took on somewhat eagle-like features.

Three Soul Rings, two yellow and one purple, rose around him. The aura he gave off had indeed reached the threshold of level forty.

Flender?

Yu Tianjun paused.

He had not expected to run into him here—the Four-Eyed Owl Flender, who would one day form a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong.

Suddenly, Yu Tianjun seemed to think of something, and his eyes lit up.

If Flender and Liu Erlong could perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill based on Yu Xiaogang's Luo Sanpao, then as the Golden Dragon, which shared the same origin as Luo Sanpao, perhaps he could as well.

Although the Golden Dragon was somewhat inferior to the Sacred Giant Dragon, they were both high-level dragon species, and their bloodlines came from the Dragon God. It might actually work!

With that thought, Yu Tianjun's attitude became much friendlier.

"My name is Yu Tianjun. I'm accompanying a friend on a Soul Beast hunt. If you wish to rest, please keep your distance."

Yu Tianjun said with a cupped-fist salute.

Flender was flattered. He had seen the battle just now; Yu Tianjun had fought the Earth Violent Ape as though it were child's play. As a mere Soul Elder, Flender had not only avoided being driven away, but was even being treated politely.

"I mean no harm."

Flender withdrew his Martial Soul Possession and hurried beneath a tree, clasping his hands behind his back.

Yu Tianjun stood between him and Ning Fengzhi. Though he knew Flender was no villain, Chen Xin was watching from the shadows, so he still had to keep up appearances.

The moment he sat down, Flender's chatterbox nature could no longer be restrained.

"Brother Yu, what impressive skill. You actually killed a ten-thousand-year Earth Violent Ape alone. I truly admire you."

"Hehe, it's not worth mentioning. But Brother Flender, why did you come hunting alone?"

Yu Tianjun asked, pretending not to know.

Hearing that, Flender gave a helpless smile, with a trace of bitterness in his voice.

"I come from humble origins. It was already a great blessing for me to awaken a Martial Soul and Soul Power, so how could I possibly..."

Flender sighed helplessly after speaking.

He came from a humble background. The reason he had survived while traveling alone was because of his caution, so how could he dare casually seek others' help while hunting Soul Beasts?

Such was the helplessness of grassroots Soul Masters. Perhaps it was also one of the reasons Flender would later establish Shrek Academy.

"Brother Flender has good talent. It would be a pity otherwise. If you're interested, you may visit the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan sometime later."

Yu Tianjun smiled faintly, openly showing his goodwill.

Whether it was Liu Erlong or Flender, both possessed decent talent, ability, and character. Since he had encountered them, naturally he had to try recruiting them.

Simply cultivating in hardship was not enough. Since he had traveled early into the world of Douluo Continent, he naturally had to build his own power.

Thinking of how the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would be exterminated by Spirit Hall in the future, an uncontrollable gloom settled over Yu Tianjun's heart.

Upon hearing this, Flender had already guessed Yu Tianjun's background. He immediately laughed freely.

"If I can no longer make a living on this continent, I'll go to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to seek a livelihood."

After saying that, Flender cupped his fists in farewell.

Yu Tianjun did not try to keep him. Flender was cautious by nature and did not bow to power. Leaving a good impression was enough.

In the shadows, Chen Xin and Yu Luomian exchanged glances, both somewhat surprised by Yu Tianjun's actions.

"Your boy certainly has ideas."

Chen Xin said with a smile.

Rather than driving away a stranger, he had taken a liking to the man's talent and directly tried to recruit him. It was quite interesting.

Yu Luomian merely smiled without speaking, though he quietly took note of Flender.

Yu Tianjun had helped the clan discover a treasure land like the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and he himself was an extraordinary genius. Anyone he had his eye on was surely no ordinary person. There might be an opportunity to recruit Flender in the future.

Before long, Ning Fengzhi finished absorbing the Soul Ring and cupped his fists in thanks.

"Thank you for standing guard, Brother Yu."

Yu Tianjun waved his hand. "Though our two sects cannot be called united in purpose or as close as brothers, we have still helped each other. There is no need for thanks."

Ning Fengzhi smiled knowingly, understanding Yu Tianjun's meaning.

The Clear Sky Sect acted somewhat arrogantly and was not a good partner for cooperation.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had always remained neutral. Since they were both among the Upper Three Sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was naturally willing to befriend them if possible.

The two agreed to keep in closer contact in the future, then parted ways.

Chen Xin took Ning Fengzhi back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, while Yu Luomian brought Yu Tianjun back toward the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

"Second Uncle, how has Er Long's cultivation been lately?"

Yu Tianjun suddenly asked.

"She has already broken through level ten. That girl cultivates diligently. She says she'll surpass even you someday."

Yu Luomian said with a smile.

Liu Erlong had a competitive nature. She was only somewhat obedient in front of Yu Tianjun; among the clan, nearly all the newly awakened children her age had been beaten by her.

Yu Tianjun nodded slightly, but his gaze turned toward the direction Flender had left.

"Is there something special about that man?"

Yu Luomian noticed Yu Tianjun's thoughts and could not help asking.

Yu Tianjun withdrew his gaze and smiled faintly.

"No, I simply found him interesting."

Seeing that Yu Tianjun was unwilling to say more, Yu Luomian did not press the matter.

"Right, your father has found Xiaogang's whereabouts. I heard he joined an academy run by Spirit Hall and is currently studying in Spirit City."

As though recalling something, Yu Luomian spoke up.

Yu Xiaogang?

Yu Tianjun raised an eyebrow. So that fellow had run off to Spirit Hall's territory.

"Your father wants you to stop by and see him while you're on the way. He's still worried about him and fears he might be bullied."

Yu Luomian spread his hands helplessly.

He had never particularly liked that nephew of his, believing him to be stubborn by nature and mediocre in talent. But there was no helping it; he was still his elder brother's biological son, and he could not simply ignore him.

"Since that's the case, I'll go take a look. Second Uncle, your status is sensitive, so you should head back first."

It was perfectly normal for Yu Tianjun, as one of the younger generation, to travel around. However, Yu Luomian was the publicly recognized second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, so he still had to mind his status and could not rashly enter Spirit Hall's territory.

"Alright. I'm at ease when you handle things."

Yu Luomian nodded lightly. After hesitating for a moment, he took out a piece of lingzhi and a ring.

"Take this ring. It has storage space inside. If Xiaogang realizes his mistake, give him this lingzhi. He is still my biological nephew, so we cannot simply abandon him."

Yu Tianjun accepted the ring and lingzhi, indicating that he understood.

The two parted ways.

Several days later, Spirit Hall, Spirit City.