The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would need him in the future, and he would definitely step in to help.
He had enjoyed the benefits of the clan, so he should take responsibility for it.
Yu Luomian sensed Yu Hong's condition and was shocked to discover that he had already reached level 20.
"You... When did you reach level 20?!" Yu Luomian exclaimed in utter shock.
Yesterday, Yu Hong had only been level 11. How had he suddenly gained nine levels?
He had seen plenty of geniuses and heard of many more, but none of them had ever gained nine levels overnight like Yu Hong.
Yu Luomian was now more and more convinced that Yu Hong could become a Titled Douluo, and he felt that his actions had been very wise.
Yu Hong would have three wives and four concubines in the future?
So what?
He had plenty of wives and lovers on the outside, not to mention one-night stands.
Liu Erlong had been conceived from a one-night stand.
Yu Luomian secretly wondered if he ought to leave more seed behind outside.
If they had Soul Power, he would bring them all back. If they didn't, he could simply give them enough money to live on.
Seeing the shock on Yu Luomian's face, Yu Hong smiled and said, "Yes. It's the feedback from my Martial Soul Evolution."
Yu Luomian couldn't help laughing heartily. "Excellent, excellent! I'll arrange for someone to take you hunting Soul Beasts tomorrow. By the way, what kind of Soul Beast are you planning to hunt?"
Yu Hong thought for a moment, then said, "A light-attribute sub-dragon Soul Beast."
At that, Yu Luomian seemed to think of something. "Wait a moment."
He remembered that he had a map of Soul Beasts—a distribution map of the clan's Soul Hunting Forest.
The clan updated it every year to verify the situation with the Soul Beasts. If any mutated Soul Beasts appeared, they would be marked on the map.
Soul Beasts generally wouldn't leave their territory, but if something unexpected happened, there was no telling what might happen.
Yu Luomian rose and went into his study. A moment later, he returned with a rolled-up parchment map.
He spread it out on the stone table and pointed to several markings. "This is the distribution map of Soul Beasts in our clan's Soul Hunting Forest. We update it every year."
Yu Hong leaned over and examined the map carefully.
It was densely marked with the locations and ages of various Soul Beasts. Soul Beasts of different attributes were marked in different colors of ink.
"You're looking for a light-attribute sub-dragon Soul Beast. Let me see..." Yu Luomian's finger moved across the map. "There's a three-hundred-year-old Light Scale Lizard here, a four-hundred-year-old Sun-Shine Dragon Lizard here, and a six-hundred-year-old Radiant Dragon here..."
His finger continued moving until it finally stopped at a spot in the map's northeastern corner.
"Here. There's a fifteen-hundred-year-old Holy Light Sub-Dragon." Yu Luomian looked up at Yu Hong. "But this Soul Beast is too old. It might be dangerous for you to absorb its Soul Ring right now."
Yu Hong looked at the marked spot on the map, a gleam flashing in his eyes.
A fifteen-hundred-year-old Holy Light Sub-Dragon was exactly what he needed.
"Vice Clan Leader, I'd like to try for the fifteen-hundred-year-old one," Yu Hong said.
Yu Luomian froze for a moment, then smiled and shook his head. "You've got some nerve, kid. But with your physical constitution and Martial Soul quality, you should be able to withstand it."
He still remembered Yu Hong's six-hundred-and-twenty-year-old Soul Ring. If Yu Hong could absorb this fifteen-hundred-year-old Soul Ring, it would make history.
Yu Luomian was certain Yu Hong could become the strongest Titled Douluo in the history of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
He rolled up the map and handed it to Yu Hong.
"Take this map with you. Tomorrow, I'll have Yu Tieshan lead a team and accompany you to the Soul Hunting Forest."
"Thank you, Vice Clan Leader." Yu Hong accepted the map and thanked him solemnly.
"Why thank me? We're family." Yu Luomian waved a hand. "Go on. Get ready, and we'll leave first thing tomorrow morning."
Yu Hong nodded and took his leave.
After returning to his residence, Yu Hong unfolded the map and studied it closely.
The fifteen-hundred-year-old Holy Light Sub-Dragon was in the northeastern part of the Soul Hunting Forest, about a day's journey from the forest entrance.
"Holy Light Sub-Dragon..." Yu Hong murmured to himself. "I hope you don't disappoint me."
He put away the map and began meditating, preparing for the hunt tomorrow.
Early the next morning, Yu Hong arrived at the clan gates.
Yu Tieshan was already there with the hunting team.
"Master Yu Hong, are you ready?" Yu Tieshan asked.
After their last hunting trip, Yu Tieshan had started addressing him as Master Yu Hong instead of simply Yu Hong.
After all, Yu Hong's Martial Soul was the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and his future was boundless.
It was better to be courteous to him now. That would make things easier between them later.
"I'm ready." Yu Hong nodded.
"Then let's go."
The group left the clan and headed for the Soul Hunting Forest.
On the way, Yu Tieshan asked, "Master Yu Hong, what Soul Beast are you planning to hunt this time?"
Yu Hong took the map from his robes, unfolded it, and pointed to the marked spot in the northeastern corner. "This one. The fifteen-hundred-year-old Holy Light Sub-Dragon."
Yu Tieshan's expression changed at once.
"Fifteen hundred years?!" he cried in alarm. "Master Yu Hong, isn't... isn't that too risky?"
The other team members also looked shocked.
A fifteen-hundred-year-old Soul Beast—that was a thousand-year Soul Beast!
Even a level-thirty Soul Elder risked danger by absorbing a thousand-year Soul Ring.
Yu Hong was only level 20. How could he possibly withstand it?
"Master Yu Hong, why not choose another one?" one team member suggested cautiously. "The map shows a few other light-attribute sub-dragons that aren't as old."
Yu Hong shook his head. "No. I'm going for this one."
Yu Tieshan fell silent for a moment, recalling how Yu Hong had absorbed the six-hundred-and-twenty-year-old Sun-Day Dragon Lizard Soul Ring last time.
Back then, everyone had thought Yu Hong wouldn't be able to handle it, but he had succeeded.
Besides, Yu Hong's Martial Soul had since evolved into the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
The pressure of that white dragon had even suppressed the clan leader's Martial Soul.
Someone with a Martial Soul like that might truly be able to withstand the impact of a thousand-year Soul Ring.
"All right." Yu Tieshan finally nodded. "Since Master Yu Hong insists, we'll give it a try. But be careful when absorbing it. If anything feels wrong, stop immediately."
"I understand," Yu Hong said.
The group changed course and headed toward the northeastern corner of the Soul Hunting Forest.
Yu Hong and the others spent a full day and night traveling from the entrance to the northeastern corner.
Along the way, they encountered quite a few Soul Beasts, but Yu Tieshan and his team dealt with them easily.
At noon the next day, the group finally arrived at their destination.
It was a clearing surrounded by dense trees. A small lake lay at its center, its water crystal clear and shimmering in the sunlight.
"This is the place." Yu Tieshan checked the map and confirmed their location. "The Holy Light Sub-Dragon should be somewhere nearby."
Everyone tensed up and began searching the surroundings cautiously.
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