Why Did It Feel Like My Little Cotton Jacket Was About to Fly Away?

"Um... I'm sorry, Your Excellency, but I'll have to pass on the meal."

Shui Wusheng apologized and politely declined Yu Yuanzhen's invitation.

"My daughter and I have already spent quite some time in the Star Dou Great Forest, and there are still a pile of affairs waiting to be handled in Skywater City."

"Now that Bing'er has absorbed her Soul Ring, we need to hurry back to Skywater City."

"All right."

Hearing Shui Wusheng say this, Yu Yuanzhen didn't press the matter.

He waved a hand casually, indicating that the two of them could leave.

Seeing this, Shui Wusheng breathed a sigh of relief and looked over at Shui Bing'er.

"Bing'er, come here."

"We need to go."

"Okay."

Shui Bing'er nodded.

Perhaps because Yu Tianchen had already dispelled his Soul Skill and Martial Soul, the numb, tingling sensation in her body had mostly faded. She could move around normally again.

She turned her head toward Yu Tianchen. "Next time, I'll definitely be able to control you!"

"Then I'll look forward to it."

Yu Tianchen smiled faintly.

Shui Bing'er gave a soft huff and quickly walked over to Shui Wusheng.

"His Excellency Thunder, I'll be taking my daughter with me now."

After Shui Bing'er returned to his side, Shui Wusheng clasped his hands toward Yu Yuanzhen and spoke in a clear voice.

"If Your Excellency ever has a chance to bring this young friend to Skywater City, I'll make sure to welcome you with the highest honors."

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

But just before they went, Shui Bing'er suddenly looked toward Yu Tianchen.

"Yu Tianchen!"

She called out, waving at him.

"If you have time, you have to come to Skywater City and visit me!"

"Then we can spar again!"

"Sure."

Yu Tianchen smiled and nodded.

Shui Wusheng looked at Yu Tianchen, then at his own daughter, whose smile was radiant.

Something was off!

They were clearly talking about sparring.

So why did it feel like his little cotton jacket was about to fly away?

But after thinking it over, Shui Wusheng decided not to read too much into it. The two were only six years old, after all. He left with Shui Bing'er.

After watching Shui Wusheng and his daughter leave, Yu Tianchen glanced over at his grandfather.

Seeing that Yu Yuanzhen was still dealing with the Big Horned Bull, he decided not to disturb him. He sat cross-legged on the ground, recovering his Soul Power while reviewing his earlier spar.

The control-resisting effect of Azure Thunder Tyrant Body was extremely obvious against opponents at or below his level. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was outright immune to control.

This was especially true since Shui Bing'er's Ice Seal Soul Skill activated instantly.

If even an instant-cast Soul Skill like that couldn't affect Yu Tianchen, there was no need to mention the Soul Skills of other control-type Soul Masters.

The only thing he still didn't understand about his First Soul Skill was how well it could counter mental control Soul Skills.

Shui Bing'er's Soul Skill had been physical control. For mental control... his mother's Calm Heart Drum would be suitable, but she was a Soul Emperor. Her level was simply too high for him.

He'd have to leave that to chance.

"Xiao Chen!"

As Yu Tianchen was still reviewing the fight, Yu Yuanzhen's voice rang out nearby.

"Come eat. Afterward, we'll be leaving too."

"Coming, Grandpa."

Yu Tianchen answered and stood up, walking toward Yu Yuanzhen.

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

Once they returned to the town at the entrance to the Star Dou Great Forest, the two spent the night at the inn where they had stayed before.

The next morning, they set off by carriage toward the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Several days later, at the entrance to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's grounds, a group of elders and the couple Yu Xiaotian and Ning Xin stood by the river, gazing toward the opposite bank.

When Yu Yuanzhen had left with Yu Tianchen, he had told the elders and Yu Xiaotian's couple roughly when they would return.

After all, what could possibly go wrong when a Super Douluo went to obtain a First Soul Ring for a child who had just reached level ten?

So, for the past few days, several elders and Yu Xiaotian and Ning Xin had come to the entrance and waited for Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Tianchen to return.

"According to the date the old clan leader gave us, today's the last day."

Yu Luomian spoke to the others beside him.

"If nothing unexpected happened, they should be back any moment."

"I wonder how many years old Xiao Chen's Soul Ring is."

The Third Elder sounded eager, too.

"I'm guessing five hundred years."

"Too low. Xiao Chen has trained since he was little, and for the past two years, ever since he discovered the benefits of Whale Rubber, he's been taking plenty of it. Six or seven hundred years should be no problem."

"Want to make a bet?"

"Let's do it!"

"I bet seven hundred years!"

"I bet eight hundred!"

The elders traded guesses, and before long, they had even started a betting pool over how many years old Yu Tianchen's Soul Ring would be.

Yu Xiaotian and Ning Xin stood together, their faces filled with both anticipation and worry.

They knew that with Yu Yuanzhen there, there was almost no chance anything would happen to Yu Tianchen.

Still, this was the first time Yu Tianchen had been away from them for so long.

If they weren't at least a little worried, they wouldn't be standing there.

It was noon, and the sun hung directly overhead.

From far away, they spotted a carriage on the opposite bank.

That was the advantage of placing the clan's entrance beside a river.

Even from a distance, there was nothing obstructing their view across the water, so they could easily see the opposite bank.

This made it easier to guard against petty villains trying to ambush the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan while it was off guard, and it also helped the clan's disciples keep watch during their daily patrols.

"That's Father's carriage!"

"Xiao Chen is back!"

Yu Xiaotian looked delighted.

Ning Xin and the other elders beside him grew excited as well.

Before long, the two stepped down from the carriage, and Yu Yuanzhen immediately carried Yu Tianchen through the air to the clan entrance.

"Greetings, Clan Leader!" N times

Seeing Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Luomian and several elders hurried forward to pay their respects.

"Why are you all waiting here?"

Yu Yuanzhen knew why the elders had gathered, but he kept a straight face and asked as if he didn't know.

"Big Brother, stop keeping us in suspense."

Yu Luomian chuckled, then looked at Yu Tianchen.

"Xiao Chen, quickly release your Soul Ring and let your grandfathers have a look..."

Before he could finish, Yu Yuanzhen smacked Yu Luomian on the head.

"Don't be ridiculous. What's the point of showing off at the entrance?"

Yu Yuanzhen glared at him.

Who knew how many spies from other forces were hiding inside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?

Publicly showing off Yu Tianchen's thousand-year First Soul Ring here?

Was he crazy?

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

Given the status of Skywater City's city lord, he would first have to consider whether he could afford to offend the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

And even if he did tell someone, the other forces would only assume it was a rumor.

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

Rumors from outside and information provided by their own spies were completely different matters.

Then he looked at the elders and spoke.

"Go wait in the clan's main hall."

"I'll bring Xiao Chen there in a moment."

"Xiaotian, you and Ning Xin stay. There's something I need to tell you."