Dugu Yan Struck by Lightning

"Can what?"

Yu Yuanzhen pushed Dugu Bo aside with a huff.

"My precious grandson is someone your granddaughter can just latch onto? Get lost, get lost."

"Old Dragon Yu, what's wrong with my granddaughter?"

Dugu Bo glared:

"Even though she's three years older than the kid Yu Tianchen, the old saying goes that a woman three years older is like holding a brick of gold. This age gap is nothing at all!"

"Besides, my granddaughter is already a level 20 Soul Grand Master..."

As he said this, Dugu Bo's voice suddenly trailed off.

His granddaughter was an eleven-year-old Soul Grand Master; under normal circumstances, he certainly wouldn't think her talent was lacking.

But now, compared to the freak that was the eight-year-old level 36 Soul Elder Yu Tianchen.

His granddaughter really did seem a bit...

"Um, Senior Dugu Bo, I think it's better to wait until we're older to talk about such things."

Seeing Dugu Bo grow awkward as he spoke, Yu Tianchen quickly interjected.

He truly didn't want to discuss these matters so early.

Even with Shui Bing'er, who had a somewhat ambiguous relationship with him, he was always advising her to prioritize cultivation.

"Fine, fine. Besides, I have a feeling you brat won't be able to escape my granddaughter's grasp!"

Seeing Yu Tianchen offer him a way out, Dugu Bo wasn't one to be stubborn, so he stepped down from his high horse.

Although he said that, he had already set his heart on it.

An eight-year-old Soul Elder, and a level 36 one at that.

A thousand-year first ring, a ten-thousand-year third ring.

Such a peerless monster in this world—if he didn't seize the boy's heart while he was still young, would his granddaughter even stand a chance once he grew up?

While he was very confident in his granddaughter's beauty, Dugu Bo still wanted to strike first.

He didn't object to a strong man being surrounded by beauties.

But no matter what, his granddaughter had to be the one to get the first bite!

Yu Yuanzhen listened to Dugu Bo's parting shot and didn't say anything, merely smiling.

Don't make me laugh.

That girl from Skywater City was already practically at the table; you, Old Poison Freak, still want to cut in line?

Go wait at the back of the queue.

Yu Yuanzhen wasn't truly against Dugu Bo's granddaughter interacting with Yu Tianchen or anything of the sort.

On the contrary, given Dugu Bo's status as a Titled Douluo, Yu Yuanzhen was actually quite happy for his granddaughter to spend time with his grandson.

However, he knew his grandson's temperament and knew that Yu Tianchen would likely not agree to Dugu Bo's schemes.

That was why he had played the fool, giving both of them a chance to step down.

Yu Tianchen, at this moment, had no idea what the secret thoughts of Yu Yuanzhen and Dugu Bo were.

Seeing that the matter had finally been put to rest, he breathed a sigh of relief:

"Let's go, Senior Dugu Bo. Since we need to go detoxify Miss Dugu Yan first, let's make haste."

"Good. Also, no need to call me Senior; it's too distant. I'm the same generation as your grandfather, so just call me Grandpa."

"Uh... alright, Grandpa Dugu Bo."

Hearing Yu Tianchen change his address, Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction.

Following his lead, the three arrived at the edge of the valley where the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was located, stopping at the entrance of a cave on the periphery.

"Grandpa!"

As soon as they entered the cave, a girl with a beautiful face and deep purple hair ran over.

"Yan Yan, you haven't been waiting too anxiously, have you?"

Upon seeing her, Dugu Bo's face was immediately filled with smiles as he stepped forward and gently ruffled the girl's hair:

"Come, let me introduce you."

He briefly introduced Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Tianchen.

Dugu Yan first greeted Yu Yuanzhen politely, then turned her curious gaze toward Yu Tianchen:

"So you're the genius Grandpa has been talking about ever since he got home?"

She spoke, her expression clearly showing a hint of defiance.

"Well, if your grandfather hasn't seen anyone more talented than me, then he must be talking about me."

Yu Tianchen responded with a chuckle.

"Hmph, you really aren't humble. What level are you? I am currently—mmph, mmph..."

Dugu Yan had just wanted to say something when Dugu Bo covered her mouth.

"Alright Yan Yan, no rudeness allowed."

Dugu Bo's voice carried a hint of helplessness.

If this had been a few days ago, it would have been fine for his granddaughter to compare herself to Yu Tianchen.

Back then, Yu Tianchen was only level 27; although still higher than Dugu Yan's level, it wasn't so outrageous.

Now, the guy was already level 36. What was she, someone who had just stepped into the Soul Grand Master realm, trying to compare with this monster?

"Alright, Grandpa Dugu Bo, no time like the present, let's get started quickly."

Yu Tianchen didn't mind Dugu Yan's previous words and said to Dugu Bo with a smile:

"The toxins in Miss Dugu Yan's body were brought with her from the womb. Since her cultivation depth isn't high yet, she doesn't need to go through such a complicated process as you did. I will channel lightning to wear down the accumulated toxins in her body and then enhance her physical strength."

"Although the process will be a bit painful, the advantage is that it won't be as tedious."

Dugu Bo nodded and said:

"Then we shall proceed according to your method. Are we starting right here?"

"Let's go to the mountaintop; it's more suitable for me to unleash my Martial Soul."

Yu Tianchen thought for a moment and said.

"Fine."

Dugu Bo nodded, then took Dugu Yan to follow Yu Tianchen and Yu Yuanzhen to the peak of the mountain hollow where the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was located.

Dugu Yan was completely bewildered the entire time.

It wasn't until they reached the summit that she looked at Dugu Bo:

"Grandpa, what exactly is this about?"

"Judging by what you're saying, am I poisoned?"

"It's alright Yan Yan, it might hurt a little later, but you must endure it."

Dugu Bo said to Dugu Yan solemnly.

Afterward, he stepped aside and said to Yu Tianchen:

"Kid Tianchen, start immediately!"

"Alright."

Yu Tianchen nodded, clapped his hands together, and the Five Thunder Shock Drums hovered behind him, blooming with brilliant thunderous radiance.

Then, he stomped one foot and launched himself into the air.

"Five Thunder Shock Drums, Limit Excitation Stance!"

Accompanied by Yu Tianchen's low shout.

The Five Thunder Shock Drums, which had been blooming with pale blue lightning, instantly transformed into dazzling purple lightning.

At the same time, dark clouds began to gather in the sky.

"Miss Dugu Yan, release your Martial Soul and circulate your meditation technique with all your might. I'm starting!"

Yu Tianchen's voice carried a hint of crackling electricity.

He raised his hand and pointed sharply downward.

A bolt of purple heavenly lightning, as thick as an arm, descended violently from the dark clouds high above.

Just as Dugu Yan heard Yu Tianchen's words and was about to say something, she saw that purple lightning strike down fiercely.

"Ah!!"

She shrieked, and just as she tried to run, the lightning struck her directly.

It scorched her thoroughly, leaving her hair, originally deep purple, standing on end.

"Hic."

Her mouth opened slightly, and a wisp of black smoke drifted out.