A Feeling Like a Little Cotton-Quilted Jacket Is About to Fly Away

"This... my apologies, Your Excellency, but I must decline the meal."

Shui Wusheng wore an apologetic expression as he politely refused the invitation from Yu Yuanzhen:

"My daughter and I have already spent quite some time in the Star Dou Great Forest, and there are a pile of matters back in Skywater City that require my attention."

"Since Shui Bing'er has finished absorbing her spirit ring, we must make haste to return to Skywater City."

"Very well."

Hearing Shui Wusheng put it this way, Yu Yuanzhen did not press the matter further.

He waved his hand casually, signaling that the two were free to leave.

Seeing this, Shui Wusheng breathed a sigh of relief and looked toward Shui Bing'er:

"Bing'er, come here."

"It is time for us to depart."

"Alright."

Shui Bing'er nodded.

Perhaps it was because Yu Tianchen had already deactivated his spirit skill and martial soul.

She felt that the tingling sensation in her body had faded significantly, and she could move normally without any issues.

She tilted her head to look at Yu Tianchen: "Next time, I will definitely be able to restrain you!"

"Then I shall look forward to it."

Yu Tianchen smiled slightly.

Shui Bing'er let out a soft huff and walked quickly to Shui Wusheng's side.

"His Excellency Thunder, I shall take my leave with my daughter now."

After Shui Bing'er returned to his side, Shui Wusheng cupped his hands toward Yu Yuanzhen and said in a clear voice:

"If Your Excellency ever has the opportunity to bring this young friend to Skywater City, I will certainly host you with the highest honors."

With that, he prepared to take Shui Bing'er and leave.

However, just before departing, Shui Bing'er suddenly looked at Yu Tianchen:

"Yu Tianchen!"

She called out, waving at him:

"You must come to Skywater City to visit me when you have time."

"We shall spar again then!"

"Agreed."

Yu Tianchen nodded with a smile.

Shui Wusheng looked at Yu Tianchen, then back at his daughter, who was beaming with such radiance.

Wait!

Even though it sounded like a spar, why did he get the feeling that his little girl was about to fly away?

But upon reflection, both were only six-year-old children, so Shui Wusheng didn't dwell on it further and led Shui Bing'er away.

After watching the father and daughter leave, Yu Tianchen glanced over at his grandfather.

Seeing that he was still busy dealing with the Big Horned Bull, he decided not to disturb him. He sat cross-legged on the ground, recovering his spirit power while beginning to review their recent spar.

The resistance to crowd control provided by the Azure Thunder Tyrant Body was extremely apparent when facing opponents of the same level or lower; it was no exaggeration to call it immunity.

Especially since Shui Bing'er's Ice Seal spirit skill was instantaneous.

If even such an instant spirit skill had no effect on him, there was no need to mention the skills of other control-type spirit masters.

The only thing Yu Tianchen hadn't figured out regarding his first spirit skill was its ability to negate mental-type control skills.

Shui Bing'er's spirit skill was physical control, but as for mental control... his mother's Calm Heart Drum would be suitable, but his mother was a Spirit Emperor, and her level was simply too high for him.

It seemed he would have to leave that to fate.

"Xiaochen!"

Just as Yu Tianchen was reviewing his thoughts, the voice of Yu Yuanzhen rang out from not far away:

"Come over and eat. Once we're done, it will be time for us to leave as well."

"Coming, Grandfather."

Yu Tianchen responded, stood up, and walked toward Yu Yuanzhen.

After the grandfather and grandson finished a simple meal of roasted beef, Yu Yuanzhen took Yu Tianchen and flew directly toward the edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Upon returning to the town at the entrance of the Star Dou Great Forest, the two stayed for one night at the inn they had previously occupied.

The next morning, they boarded a carriage and set off toward the location of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

A few days later, at the entrance of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

At this moment, a group of elders, along with the couple Yu Xiaotian and Ning Xin, stood by the river at the entrance, gazing toward the opposite bank.

When Yu Yuanzhen had left with Yu Tianchen, he had given the elders and the couple a general timeframe for their return.

After all, a Super Douluo was going to obtain a first soul ring for a child who had just reached level ten.

Could there possibly be any accidents?

Therefore, for the past few days, the elders and the couple had been coming to the entrance to stand for a while, waiting for Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Tianchen to return.

"According to the date the old Sect Master gave, today is the final day."

Yu Luomian said to the people beside him:

"Barring any accidents, they should be returning to the sect very soon."

"I wonder how many years of soul ring little Chen obtained."

The Third Elder also spoke from the side, full of anticipation.

"I guess five hundred years."

"Too low. Little Chen has been training since he was young, and in the last two years, after discovering the wonders of Whale Rubber, he hasn't taken little of it. Six or seven hundred years should be no problem at all."

"Wanna bet?"

"Bet!"

"I bet seven hundred!"

"I bet eight hundred!"

The elders chimed in one after another, eventually even starting a betting pool over how many years of soul ring Yu Tianchen could obtain.

Meanwhile, Yu Xiaotian and Ning Xin stood together, their faces showing both anticipation and worry.

Although they knew that with Yu Yuanzhen present, it was basically impossible for any accidents to befall Yu Tianchen.

But this was, after all, the longest time Yu Tianchen had ever been away from them.

If they weren't worried at all, they wouldn't be standing here.

It was noon, and the sun hung high in the sky.

From far away on the opposite bank, the group spotted the silhouette of a carriage.

This was the benefit of setting the sect's entrance by the river.

Even if the location was far away, there were no obstructions on the river, allowing them to see the opposite bank with ease.

This not only helped guard against petty thieves trying to sneak an attack on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, but also facilitated daily patrols and observation by the clan's disciples.

"That's Father's carriage!"

"Little Chen is back!"

Yu Xiaotian looked pleasantly surprised.

Beside him, Ning Xin and the other elders also became excited.

Before long, they saw the two step out of the carriage, and then Yu Yuanzhen flew directly to the sect entrance with Yu Tianchen.

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

Seeing Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Luomian and the elders stepped forward to salute.

"Why is everyone waiting here?"

Yu Yuanzhen knew exactly why the elders were gathered here, but he didn't show it on his face, instead asking a question he already knew the answer to.

"Big Brother, don't keep us in suspense."

Yu Luomian said with a smile, then looked at Yu Tianchen:

"Little Chen, hurry and release your soul ring, let your grandfathers have a look..."

Before he could finish, Yu Luomian's head was slapped by Yu Yuanzhen.

"Nonsense, what are you showing off at the entrance for?"

Yu Yuanzhen glared at Yu Luomian.

There was no telling how many spies from other factions were inside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Publicly showing off Yu Tianchen's thousand-year first ring here?

He must be crazy!

It was one thing to reveal it while sparring with Shui Bing'er in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Given the status of the City Lord of Skywater City, not to mention whether she would weigh the consequences of provoking the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, even if she spoke of it, other factions would only think it was a rumor.

But it was different inside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Rumors from the outside and information provided by one's own secret agents were completely different concepts.

He then looked at the elders and said:

"Everyone, go wait in the sect's main hall."

"I will bring little Chen over in a moment."

"Xiaotian, you and Ning Xin stay behind; I have something to discuss with you."