That night, Qian Daoliu, a dignified Peerless Douluo, climbed over the wall and into Cen Yu's home like an ordinary man.
Why hadn't he used the front gate?
Because he'd knocked for ages, but nobody answered. They seemed to have gone to bed.
As soon as Qian Daoliu landed in the courtyard, a gigantic golden-red lotus came into view.
What was that? A flower the kid called Cen Yu was growing?
Just then, the petals opened one by one, revealing the figure lying inside.
"What?"
Cen Yu opened his eyes impatiently. In an instant, a murderous aura swept over Qian Daoliu.
"Great Enshrined, what brings you here in the dead of night? You've disturbed my rest."
Feeling the aura around Cen Yu, Qian Daoliu's expression immediately darkened.
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This was the divine attribute Xiao Xue had mentioned? What was divine about it?
Setting aside that murderous aura, the evil energy pouring off this kid was practically overflowing.
But Qian Daoliu was the Great Enshrined, after all. After a brief moment of surprise, he put on a stern expression and said, "You're Cen Yu, correct?"
At that, Cen Yu wordlessly dropped to the ground, then headed toward the living room.
Had Qian Renxue told him about Cen Yu, and he'd come to see what was going on?
Tsk... He had to come in the dead of night and disturb someone's sleep.
"Great Enshrined, come sit in the living room."
Once inside, Cen Yu sprawled on the sofa and waved at Qian Daoliu. "Make yourself whatever tea you want, Great Enshrined. We're family, so no need to be polite."
Qian Daoliu froze, then frowned. "Who's family with you?"
What on earth had Bibi Dong told this kid? Why did it feel like he knew everything?
"Are we not?" Cen Yu said, baffled. "My master is Qian Renxue's mother. She's my senior sister, and you're her biological grandfather."
Before Qian Daoliu could speak, he went on, "I'm guessing your next question is how I recognized you."
The reason Cen Yu dared to act so boldly, showing no reverence for Qian Daoliu at all, was that no matter what, Qian Daoliu wouldn't lower himself to attack a junior.
Not even after learning what had happened with Li Kai.
That came from his own steadfast code of chivalry.
When it came to negotiation, sometimes it wasn't about who held the higher position, but who had the initiative.
Sure enough, Qian Daoliu wasn't angry. Instead, he seemed surprised and began examining Cen Yu closely.
He asked with interest, "Then how did you recognize me?"
Interesting. This kid knew who he was and knew about the relationship between Xue'er and Bibi Dong, yet he still dared to act so boldly?
Cen Yu chuckled. "Because I don't know much about the world~ When someone mentions a Martial Soul with a divine attribute, the only one I can think of is an angel."
"And among angels, the Six-Winged Angel lineage is the strongest."
"And as it happens, I can tell you're at least a Titled Douluo~"
Qian Daoliu nodded. "So you also know that, in Spirit Hall, I'm the only Titled Douluo with an Angel Martial Soul?"
"Mhm~"
Cen Yu yawned. "Great Enshrined, if there's something you want, just say it. In the middle of the night... Forget it, let's lay everything out."
Then, under Qian Daoliu's increasingly astonished gaze, Cen Yu told him everything about Li Kai.
Apparently not expecting Cen Yu to be so frank, Qian Daoliu grew interested. "Aren't you afraid this old man will punish you?"
"Li Kai's parents have served in Spirit Hall for many years. Even if they haven't earned merits, they've worked hard. This matter won't just be let go."
At that, Cen Yu looked at Qian Daoliu. "Great Enshrined, I think you've got one thing wrong."
So he'd bet right. Some dishonest fellow really had gone to report him.
"No matter who he is, what his status is, or what backing he has, I'm stronger than him. To him, I'm the strong one."
"You should know better than I do what happens in this world when someone provokes the strong, right?"
"Or are you saying that if an ant pointed at your nose and cursed the Angel God, you'd persuade it to mend its ways instead of cutting it down with a single stroke?"
Qian Daoliu fell silent. He really couldn't refute that.
Although Li Kai and Cen Yu were both members of Spirit Hall, Cen Yu wasn't wrong.
The strong could not be insulted. That was the rule.
Besides, even if a Titled Douluo of Spirit Hall refused to obey orders and went on to insult the Angel God, Qian Daoliu would eliminate the threat without hesitation.
"Then what's going on with your Martial Soul? Xiao Xue told me it had a divine attribute, but now?"
"Oh, that? Give me a moment." Cen Yu lightly tapped his head. "Hey~ Lao Ji, wake up and show yourself. Love you~"
The next second, the red glow in the boy's eyes turned gold.
In an instant, his murderous, evil aura transformed into a divine, auspicious one.
Cen Yu nodded at Qian Daoliu. "Greetings, Great Enshrined."
Before Qian Daoliu could react, Cen Yu lightly tapped his head again. "All right, I'm going back to sleep. You can take over."
In another instant, his aura shifted once more.
Feeling the changes in the boy's aura and watching him talk to himself for ages, Qian Daoliu was completely dumbfounded.
Was this... Twin Martial Souls? One righteous, one evil? No wonder his talent was unparalleled.
But still... Was there something wrong with this kid's head?
Noticing his expression, Cen Yu rolled his eyes. "Great Enshrined, there's nothing wrong with my head. Don't get the wrong idea."
"Although my master and the others already know, out of respect, I'll explain it to you too."
A moment later, Qian Daoliu was stunned. He examined Cen Yu with keen interest.
"How remarkable. I've never seen a Martial Soul like this."
It wasn't Twin Martial Souls, but it had two completely different forms and could even affect the Soul Master himself.
Such a Martial Soul had never appeared in the entire history of Douluo Continent.
No wonder Bibi Dong had taken him as her disciple. So that was why.
Just then, Cen Yu sidled up to Qian Daoliu with a smile and held out his hand.
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Qian Daoliu looked at him in confusion. "What do you mean?"
"A first-meeting gift, of course," Cen Yu said as if it were only natural. "Great Enshrined, this is our first time meeting. Shouldn't you give me a gift?"
Under Qian Daoliu's bewildered gaze, the boy slowly began to brainwash him... Ahem, explain.
"Think about it. Senior Sister Xue'er only has you and Bibi Dong as family. What if you're both gone someday and Senior Sister Xue'er gets bullied?"
"Even if Senior Sister Xue'er is strong, what if some shameless old fossil steps in? Or some shameless god, for that matter. Right?"
"You've seen my talent too. Just raise me well, and I'll be Senior Sister Xue'er's strongest support in the future—and her family, too~"
"..."
Hearing such shameless words, Qian Daoliu immediately wanted to slap him.
But then he thought about it and fell silent.
What Cen Yu said was true, really—just a little exaggerated.
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