Leaving the Clan and College Life: Starting as an Abandoned Disciple

"Wait here. I'll go talk it over with your father."

Yu Ya left Yu Tianyu behind and walked off just like that. Helpless, Yu Tianyu could only keep drinking his medicine and recuperating.

"What!!! Twin Martial Souls!!!" When Yu Yuanzhen learned that Yu Tianyu had Twin Martial Souls, he was so excited he nearly tore the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan apart, but managed to hold himself back.

"Mm. I've been wondering whether Xiaoyu should study within the clan."

"Absolutely not."

Yu Yuanzhen answered Yu Ya without even thinking.

"Why? Can't Xiaoyu learn those Dragon Transformation techniques too?"

"That's true, but Xiaoyu will definitely reveal that he has Twin Martial Souls while studying. He hasn't grown strong enough yet. If Spirit Hall or people from other clans find out, do you think he can withstand all those clans secretly targeting him?"

Yu Ya's face went pale. She had clearly imagined their child being hunted down.

"Then what should we do?"

"Doesn't Heaven Dou City have any good junior academies? Why not send Xiaoyu there? As for the Dragon Transformation techniques, we can teach them to him in secret. I don't suppose you've already forgotten the Dragon Transformation techniques we learned when we were young?"

"Hmph! When we were young, you were the one I beat flat!"

Yu Ya thought about it and realized that Yu Yuanzhen's solution really was the best one. The only concern was that sending Yu Tianyu away might invite gossip from people outside the clan. With Yu Yuanzhen keeping things in check inside the clan, there shouldn't be any problems.

"But if we send him away, won't Xiaoyu get bullied?"

Yu Yuanzhen glanced at Yu Ya, and she understood what his look meant.

"Get bullied? I'll thank the heavens if that kid doesn't bully someone else."

"That's true." Yu Ya knew how strong Yu Tianyu was. No one his age could beat him. Before awakening his Martial Soul at six, Yu Tianyu had already been beating Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin senseless.

"Then it's settled. Once that brat has recovered, we'll send him away. He can come home during the holidays to practice the clan's Dragon Transformation techniques. But we can't let that brat add Spirit Rings to his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul. Once his physical strength is sufficient, he can go straight for a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring or even a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring."

What Yu Yuanzhen was describing was exactly what Bibi Dong had done.

"Will that really work?"

"That female Pope succeeded. There's no reason our child can't. Don't worry."

Seven days later, Yu Tianyu had more or less recovered from his injuries.

Yu Yuanzhen stood in the courtyard, watching Yu Tianyu stretch. In a deep voice, he said, "Tianyu, pack your things. Tomorrow, I'm sending you to Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

Yu Tianyu paused and turned around. "Father, you're really sending me to an academy outside the clan?"

"Mm." Yu Yuanzhen nodded. "Your circumstances are unusual, and you could easily be exposed within the clan. Heaven Dou Royal Academy is supported by the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and several major clans. It has good teachers, and you'll have the chance to meet talented students from all sides. Remember, you can only use Dragon Slayer Magic as your Martial Soul there. You absolutely must not reveal your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul."

"Understood." Yu Tianyu's gaze was resolute. "I'll be careful."

Yu Ya came out of the house and handed Yu Tianyu a Storage Soul Tool. "There are some changes of clothes, Gold Soul Coins, and medicine in here. Take good care of yourself while you're away. You can come home once a month."

"Thank you, Mother." Yu Tianyu accepted the Soul Tool, warmth welling up inside him.

The next morning, a luxurious carriage stopped outside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Yu Tianyu had changed into ordinary noble attire: a dark blue jacket over a white shirt, with a simple leather belt around his waist. He looked like an ordinary young noble.

Yu Yuanzhen personally saw him to the entrance. "Remember, keep a low profile while you're away, but don't bring shame on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. If someone picks on you, fight back if you can beat them. If you can't, give them my name."

"Father, are you teaching me to throw my weight around?" Yu Tianyu couldn't help laughing.

"Hmph. How could anyone bully my son, Yu Yuanzhen?" Yu Yuanzhen patted Yu Tianyu on the shoulder. "Go on. Train hard. Come home every month, and I'll teach you the Dragon Transformation techniques myself."

The carriage slowly left the Thunder Mountain Range and headed toward Heaven Dou City. Yu Tianyu leaned against the window and watched the clan grow smaller in the distance, feeling both anticipation and reluctance.

Three days later, the carriage arrived in Heaven Dou City.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy was in the eastern district of Heaven Dou City. Its grounds were vast, and its buildings magnificent. Many students and parents had already gathered outside the entrance to register, making it bustling with activity.

Yu Tianyu climbed down from the carriage and immediately drew quite a few glances. Though his clothes were ordinary, his delicate features and unusual bearing still made him stand out in the crowd.

"Name?" the teacher at the registration desk asked without looking up.

"Yu Tianyu."

"Age?"

"Six."

"Martial Soul?"

"Dragon Slayer Magic," Yu Tianyu replied calmly.

The teacher's pen paused. He looked up at Yu Tianyu. "Dragon Slayer Magic? That's a rare Martial Soul. So you're that Abandoned Disciple. Soul Power Level?"

"Ten."

"Innate Full Soul Power?" The teacher gave Yu Tianyu another surprised look. "Not bad, not bad. Here's your dormitory key and uniform. Go settle into the dorms. Tomorrow at eight in the morning, meet in front of the teaching building for the class placement test."

Yu Tianyu took the key and uniform and followed the signs to the dormitory area.

The academy dormitories housed two students per room. His roommate hadn't arrived yet, so Yu Tianyu chose the bed by the window and unpacked. Then he changed into his uniform: a white shirt and dark blue trousers, with the academy crest embroidered over the left breast.

Yu Tianyu had just finished unpacking when the dormitory door swung open. A chubby boy who looked very honest walked in.

"My god, why? Why are the floors so high? Are they trying to make life difficult for me, Pang Hu?"

"Hello." Yu Tianyu showed his tiger teeth and greeted Pang Hu.

"Oh, hey there! What a handsome guy! You're that young clan leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, Yu Tianyu—the Abandoned Disciple who's been the talk of Heaven Dou City lately, right? I'm Pang Hu."

When Yu Tianyu heard the rumors about himself, the corner of his mouth twitched. So he'd already become an Abandoned Disciple? Well, it made sense. What father would send his own child away to school?

"We don't have class today. Want to look around the academy? I didn't expect this public academy to be so big."

Yu Tianyu invited Pang Hu along for a look around. Pang Hu glanced at Yu Tianyu's dashing appearance, then at himself.

"Let me change into something a little flashier first!"

Yu Tianyu: ...