Liu Erlong Was About to Awaken Her Martial Soul, While Yu Xiaogang Was Forced to Work Hard

As soon as Yu Luobin returned to the clan, he took Yu Mingxiao to meet Yu Yuanzhen and report on the Five Academies Friendship Tournament.

When Yu Yuanzhen heard that Thunder Academy had won the championship entirely thanks to Yu Mingxiao, a smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Ha ha ha, Mingxiao, you did very well. This trip truly brought honor to Thunder Academy and our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

The Five Elements Academies were extremely strong overall and could be considered among the top academies in the Heaven Dou Empire. Even Heaven Dou Royal Academy was generally no match for them.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy was simply a place for noble children to gild their résumés. Though it occasionally produced a few outstanding students, the overall quality of its students was truly mediocre.

Yet his son, the true dragon of their Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, had swept through the four elemental academies. He truly deserved to be called Yu Yuanzhen's bloodline.

After offering a few more words of praise, Yu Yuanzhen dismissed Yu Mingxiao and Yu Luobin.

Noon.

After half a day of bitter cultivation under the watch of clan disciples, Yu Xiaogang's stomach began to growl. He slowly opened his eyes and murmured, "Judging by the time, it's about time for lunch. I wonder what dishes there are today."

Looking at the two Soul Elders standing guard by the door, Yu Xiaogang let out a faint sigh.

The two had been sent by his father, Yu Yuanzhen, to watch over him. Ever since they had taken up their posts outside his door, his free life had been gone for good.

Fortunately, Yu Yuanzhen still retained some fatherly affection and had not given up on him. He continued to provide cultivation resources every day, and even his meals consisted of delicious soul beast meat that nourished his body and aided cultivation.

Now, eating was his only remaining comfort. At least it could satisfy his appetite.

"Chicken soup's here!"

A voice came from outside. A clan servant disciple carrying a food box walked up to the door.

The food box had several tiers, each holding a different dish.

"Chicken soup for lunch today?"

Under the watchful eyes of the two Soul Elders, Yu Xiaogang stepped out of his room and approached the servant disciple.

The servant disciple replied, "Yes, Young Master Xiaogang. The chicken soup was stewed with Centennial Parted-Hair Chicken meat. There are also Nine-Turn Intestines and roasted sweet potatoes."

Yu Xiaogang nodded and said softly, "Carry the food back into my room."

The two guarding disciples did not move at all. A trace of disdain flashed through their eyes as they said in unison, "Young Master Xiaogang, we are only responsible for supervising you. We are not your servants."

"You... Hmph!" Yu Xiaogang's face instantly flushed red. Carrying the food box himself, he entered the room and slammed the door shut.

A moment later...

He had just finished eating and had not even had time to take a sip of water when the two guards pushed open the door. Holding the sect master's personally bestowed "Dragon-Beating Board"—which was actually just a ruler—they forced him to begin cultivating immediately.

And so, although Yu Xiaogang's cultivation was arduous, his strength gradually improved.

Spring passed into autumn, and three years went by.

A child walked alone through the clan.

He had delicate features, fair skin, and refined facial features that did not make him look feminine. His eyes were bright and clear, carrying a steadiness beyond his years.

That child was Yu Mingxiao.

Three years later, his features had gradually matured.

"I don't know. Stop asking me."

Suddenly, a clan disciple in the corridor ahead was speaking to a mother and daughter.

"You should ask someone else. I'm only an ordinary direct descendant of the clan. How would I know Elder Yu Luomian's whereabouts?"

The clan disciple shook his head, turned around, and hurried away from the corridor.

"This mother and daughter are looking for Second Uncle? Could it be..." Yu Mingxiao's heart stirred. He walked straight up to them and asked, "Are you here to see Elder Yu Luomian?"

"Yes. This humble woman is Lady Liu, and I wish to find Elder Yu Luomian. May I ask who you are, young master?" the woman asked softly.

Sure enough, her surname was Liu... Then this little girl was probably Liu Erlong.

Yu Mingxiao understood at once and said calmly, "My name is Yu Mingxiao. Yu Luomian is my second uncle. He went out this morning and likely will not return until evening."

As he spoke, he paused and swept his gaze over the two of them. "Come to think of it, I've never seen either of you in the clan. How did you enter?"

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had strict rules. It was not a place anyone could enter whenever they wished.

"This... it's a long story."

Afraid that Yu Mingxiao would blame her, Lady Liu hurriedly explained what had happened.

It turned out that when Yu Luomian saw that Liu Erlong had turned six and reached the age to awaken her martial soul, he had asked Yu Yuanzhen to send people to bring them back for her awakening.

With the sect master's verbal decree, the mother and daughter were naturally permitted to enter the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

However, after the two clan disciples who had brought them over settled the pair at the inn, they left.

The mother and daughter felt uneasy in this unfamiliar clan. They wanted to find Yu Luomian, but they did not know where he lived, so they could only ask around the clan for information.

Until the passing Yu Mingxiao happened upon them.

Liu Erlong raised her head and asked softly, "Big Brother, when Daddy comes back, will he come find Mama and me?"

"He will," Yu Mingxiao replied. "My second uncle still cares greatly about you two."

"That's good. Thank you, Brother." Liu Erlong immediately broke into a smile.

Yu Mingxiao raised his brows slightly and smiled. "You're Second Uncle's daughter, Liu Erlong, right? I often hear him mention you. He says you're very well-behaved. When are you awakening your martial soul?"

"Big Brother, those two people who brought Mama and me here said the clan will awaken my martial soul tomorrow," Liu Erlong said in her childish voice.

"Tomorrow?"

Yu Mingxiao smiled faintly and looked at Lady Liu. "Madam Liu, we've talked for quite a while. Why not come to my place and sit for a while?"

"This... I'm afraid we would trouble you, young master." Lady Liu looked hesitant and uneasy.

She had only just arrived and knew nothing about the clan. She feared that an improper action might offend someone without realizing it.

"It's fine. Come with me. Second Uncle will not be back until evening, so you can rest at my place first." Yu Mingxiao walked ahead and gestured for them to follow.

"Okay, okay!" Liu Erlong quickly followed without any shyness, reaching out to take his hand.

Lady Liu had no choice but to follow them.

As the three passed Yu Xiaogang's courtyard, they happened to run into Yu Xiaogang coming out to train.

Over the past three years, Yu Xiaogang had worn an expression of suffering almost every day. Aside from cultivating and training, he had rarely had the chance to go out and have fun.

Only when Yu Mingxiao had gone out to hunt his third soul ring, and Yu Xiaogang had voluntarily requested to accompany him to the Star Dou Great Forest, had he been able to relax for a few days.

But even so, Yu Yuanzhen often compared him to Yu Mingxiao, leaving him miserable beyond words.

When Yu Xiaogang saw his older brother walking past him while holding a little girl's hand, his eyes lit up, and his gaze fixed on the little girl.

He had never seen such a cute little girl before. Her lively, sweet appearance deeply captivated him.

But... that little girl was tightly holding his older brother Yu Mingxiao's hand.

Yu Xiaogang's expression instantly darkened.

Damn it, where had Big Brother found such a cute little sister? Why did he get all the good things?

Why?!

Other than having a lower Soul Power Level than him and a weaker martial soul, in what way was I, Yu Xiaogang, inferior to him?