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Fearing that Yu Xiaogang might fall into some scheme and drag the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan into it, Yu Yuanzhen ordered that Yu Xiaogang's activities and experiences over the past few years be archived and carefully studied.

From the moment he first descended the mountain, to learning of Ling Yi's name on the border of the Heaven Dou Empire, he actively collected information about Ling Yi. Later, he even went to Gengxin City in the Star Luo Empire to learn forging at the Blacksmith Association. However, he did not persevere and left without saying goodbye after passing the intermediate blacksmith exam, plunging into the study of herbs once again.

Doudou five or six years of ups and downs, aside from his strength remaining at level 29, it wouldn't be unreasonable to say that he has accomplished nothing.

Looking at the document in his hand, Yu Yuanzhen's face turned pale and then red, and his breathing became heavy involuntarily.

Originally, Yu Yuanzhen felt a pang of pity for his youngest son, whose Martial Soul had undergone a malignant mutation. He had witnessed the extreme self-discipline he had exerted during his training within the family, and although the results were mediocre, he could still see the willpower in his son, which was commendable.

but...

"Big brother~"

Yu Luomian noticed that her elder brother's expression was off, and carefully chose her words, saying softly, "Xiaogang is still young, it's normal for young people to be immature..."

"Snort--!"

Yu Yuanzhen snorted coldly and slammed the document down in his hand. "You don't need to whitewash him. After leaving home, he's been living in a daze, half-hearted in his work, wanting everything, and the end result is the same as now—he hasn't learned anything well!"

"Look!"

Yu Yuanzhen pointed to a passage on the document, which recorded the evaluation of Yu Xiaogang by Ah Gu, the Grandmaster Blacksmith of the [Blacksmith Association]:

"Everyone says that if he settles down and studies, he'll become a Blacksmith in ten years at most. But he's only just become an intermediate blacksmith, and he's already gone off to learn some herbal medicine..."

"Does he think he's Ling Yi?!"

As he uttered his last words, Yu Yuanzhen huffed and puffed, sounding quite disappointed in his son.

Although a mere Blacksmith is nothing to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and even Divine Craftsman is just so-so, isn't this a case of their own son's Martial Soul undergoing a malignant mutation, resulting in his Innate Soul Power being only half a level?

Becoming Blacksmith, and then gradually progressing to become Master Blacksmith, Grandmaster Blacksmith, and with the support of the family, becoming Divine Craftsman, would be considered the pinnacle of a profession, and would certainly live up to the reputation of the [Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan].

Tang Zhen's son, Tang Hao, was able to learn forging and even went to Gengxin City to take the blacksmith level assessment, obtaining a Grandmaster Blacksmith certification. So what's wrong with Yu Yuanzhen's son Yu Xiaogang, learning forging?

In the future, when both of them become master craftsmen, it can be said that Yu Xiaogang of [Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Family] is approximately equal to Tang Hao of [Haotian Sect]. 💣ඏ 69Şђu 🔥♦

But now, seeing Yu Xiaogang turn his head to study herbs, and even being led to Lingyun City by a little girl from the Spirit Hall with just a few words, joining that so-called Martial Soul Research Institute, Yu Yuanzhen was quite angry.

Let's see what kind of people are in that ' Martial Soul Research Institute '~

Liu Hao, with the Martial Soul "Brain", has a level half Innate Soul Power, is thirteen years old, and is a level seven Soul Scholar.

Eryue Xuan, Martial Soul "Golden Pocket Watch", Innate Soul Power half level, 22 years old, level 13, One-Ring Soul Master.

Shang Wenqing, Martial Soul "Mirror Box", Innate Soul Power half level, 23 years old, level 16 One-Ring Soul Master.

Xingkong Hui, Martial Soul "White Pupil", Innate Soul Power level 2, 26 years old, level 32, Three-Ring Soul Elder.

A Huan, Martial Soul "Blood Shadow Bat", Innate Soul Power Level 2, 25 years old, Level 29, Two -Two-Ring Grand Soul Master...

Apart from a handful of others, this so-called "Martial Soul Research Institute" is practically a concentration camp for useless Martial Soul and trash!

If his own son, Yu Xiaogang, joins in, wouldn't he just become one of the useless ones?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. At this moment, Yu Yuanzhen wished he could send someone to Lingyun City to drag Yu Xiaogang back to his family and lock him up.

Unlike Yu Yuanzhen's anger, Yu Luomian remained calm. He glanced at the documents on the table and said, "Xiaogang is doing well over there."

"Big brother, look, Xiaogang has only been gone for a short time, and he's already developed a ' Super Wound Medicine ' with ten times the potency. That shows he has quite a talent for herbal medicine..."

"Not bad what—" Yu Yuanzhen interrupted Yu Luomian impatiently, frowning and saying unhappily, "Look carefully, that was improved by Ling Yi, it was just refined by Xiaogang."

"So what?" Yu Luomian curled her lip upon hearing this. "Anyway, that Ling Yi doesn't care about fame. He just says to everyone that it was Xiaogang who initiated the improvement project, and it was ultimately completed under Xiaogang's hands. So the appearance of this ' Super Wound Medicine ' is all Xiaogang's credit~"

Yu Yuanzhen: "..."

Considering the general narrative that Lingyun City has been giving to the outside world, it seems that this is indeed the case.

But no matter how hard he tried, Yu Yuanzhen couldn't find a reason why Ling Yi would give this reputation to his son, Yu Xiaogang.

Surely it can't be genuine admiration? Or perhaps they simply don't care about those empty titles?

Perhaps sensing Yu Yuanzhen's confusion, Yu Luomian timely offered his opinion. "Brother, do you think Ling Yi saw through Xiaogang's identity and is doing this to curry favor with us?"

"Trying to be friendly with us?"

Upon hearing Yu Luomian's words, Yu Yuanzhen was taken aback, and then a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.

"That makes sense."

Hearing Yu Yuanzhen agree with his point of view, Yu Luomian immediately became even more interested. "That should be it."

"Brother, think about it. This kid is able to build good relationships with so many powerful forces, so he's obviously good at interpersonal relationships. If he really knows Xiaogang's identity and wants to gain the friendship of our [Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan] by taking care of Xiaogang, that's definitely a smart move..."

At this point, Yu Luomian nodded seriously, trying to make her words more convincing.

On the other hand, Yu Yuanzhen pondered Yu Luomian's words and found that it was indeed true.

Furthermore, Ling Yi's actions were an open and aboveboard scheme. Even if the two brothers saw through it now, it didn't prevent their feelings towards Ling Yi from improving.

"Tsk tsk tsk~"

Yu Luomian shook his head and chuckled, "No wonder everyone says that kid is a clever person with a ' Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart,' I actually quite admire him now—"

"Alright~" Yu Yuanzhen tapped the table in front of him, his tone returning to calm, and said, "Send some more people to ' Lingyun City ' to keep an eye on the situation in that city."

Over the years, countless families on the Douluo Continent have established their Soul Master settlements, but Ling Yi is the first to build a city like this..."

Yu Luomian: "What about Xiaogang—?"

Yu Yuanzhen: "Just keep an eye on it while you're at it."