The Fallen Genius, Protecting the Family!

Luxury hotel.

Inside a luxurious private room.

Jiang Xiu and Yuanen Zhentian took their seats, while Na'er and Gu Yue sat on either side of Jiang Xiu.

"I wonder what business Senior Zhentian has with me?" Jiang Xiu asked, looking at Yuanen Zhentian.

Yuanen Zhentian waved his hand and said, "Actually, it's nothing serious. I just heard that you and Yehui have been getting quite close lately, so I came to inquire."

As Yuanen Zhentian finished speaking, Gu Yue and Na'er also subtly pricked up their ears.

"Oh, so that's what it is," Jiang Xiu said with a knowing look in his eyes, chuckling lightly, "Senior, you may not know this, but I am a blacksmith. My classmate Yuanen recently asked me to forge a One-Word Battle Armor for her, which is why we've gotten a little closer."

We didn't know each other before, and we're just classmates now.

As he spoke, Jiang Xiu understood the matter. The only person who could make Yuanen Zhentian find out and come to him was someone from the Shrek Academy, and it seemed that only the recently returned Long Yeyue could do that.

However, this time, it seems that Long Yeyue has done him a great favor.

"Is that so?" Yuanen Zhentian raised a thick eyebrow. After two days of covert investigation, he had already seen through the intricacies of the situation. He was only revealing it now to let Jiang Xiu know why he had come.

"That's for the best. Maintain your relationship as classmates, and after you finish forging the One-Word Battle Armor, Jiang, you shouldn't have too much contact with Yehui." Yuanen Zhentian then spoke up.

"Oh? Why is that? Is it because of Yuanen Yehui's Fallen Angel Martial Soul?" A glint of light flashed in Jiang Xiu's deep eyes as he asked meaningfully.

Upon hearing this, Yuanen Zhentian immediately controlled his expression, his face turning cold and even carrying a hint of oppressive aura.

"Yes and no. You forged the Battle Armor for Yehui, so you naturally know the evil attributes of the Fallen Angel Martial Soul. In the outside world, this is a symbol of an evil soul. In short, just don't get too close to Yehui, otherwise when disaster strikes, you won't even have time to hide."

Yuanen Zhentian said this precisely to keep Jiang Xiu away. After all, Yuanen Yehui's secret couldn't be known by a disciple of such a powerful force as Jiang Xiu. Moreover, Yuanen Yehui was only safe if he stayed at the Shrek Academy.

"How can you, as a grandfather, push your granddaughter away? And you even speak ill of her." Upon hearing this, Na'er immediately pouted.

Yuanen Zhentian remained indifferent.

"Senior Zhentian, I also know some of the hidden details of the disaster you mentioned," Jiang Xiu said with a slight smile, his words carrying a profound meaning.

What Yuanen Zhentian was most concerned about was the Demon Bloodline within Yuanen Yehui's Martial Soul, and using this as a breakthrough point was the most advantageous way to break through this Heaven Dou Douluo's defenses.

"Oh? You know?" Yuanen Zhentian frowned.

Jiang Xiu's expression turned serious, and he slightly cupped his hands, saying, "This junior also has a Grandmaster, whose title is Fierce Wolf, and who is currently the commander of the Western Legion of the Federation."

Upon hearing this, Yuanen Zhentian was initially startled, never expecting that Jiang Xiu, among his many identities, would have this one as well.

However, he also understood why Jiang Xiu knew about it. The highest-ranking people in the Federation knew about the Demon Plane, and Dong Zi'an was obviously among them.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yue's beautiful eyes flickered with a hint of eagerness, making her even more determined to take Jiang Xiu away.

Na'er, on the other hand, had a clearer look in her eyes; she couldn't understand what her boss meant by the disaster.

"Since you understand this, you should stay away from Yehui. Yehui will bring disaster; this is the fate that the Fallen Angel Martial Soul cannot change." Yuanen Zhentian waved his hand in refusal, but there was a hint of imperceptible pain in his tone.

He had witnessed his people being slaughtered, and his eldest son, whom he was most proud of, losing all hope of survival. He felt so powerless at the time, and he didn't want that scene to repeat itself.

Jiang Xiu naturally understood why Yuanen Zhentian acting this way, so he took the initiative to change the subject, saying, "Senior Zhentian, let's put that aside for now. I have a business opportunity here, and I wonder if you would be willing to do it?"

"Business? What kind of business?" Yuanen Zhentian was a little confused by Jiang Xiu's train of thought, but still asked curiously.

"Senior Zhentian, I believe you are also aware that our Body Sect is currently at a critical juncture, transitioning from decline to prosperity. Therefore, I would like to request that you lead the Yuanen Family to temporarily protect our Body Sect."

Jiang Xiu said solemnly, "The reason why Shrek Academy was able to recover its teaching staff and number of experts in a short period of time after it was bombed was because of the Yuanen Family."

As far as he knew, the Yuanen Family currently had a total of eight Titled Douluo, three of whom were Super Douluo, Yuanen Zhentian was even a God Level Limit Douluo, and there was also Yuanen Tiandang who could break through to the Limit Douluo level.

Such terrifying family power is rare on the entire continent.

And most importantly, the Yuanen Family is honest! They are all honest people and don't scheme against each other!

By now making the Yuanen Family his allies, this relationship will be even stronger once he turns Er Ming into the Shadow Legion Commander.

"This... I'm afraid that won't work." After a moment's thought, Yuanen Zhentian dimmed the light in his eyes and slowly shook his head, saying, "Our Yuanen Family has lived in seclusion for generations, and we dislike worldly strife."

When he broke through to the Limit Douluo, he was full of ambition and wanted to lead the Yuanen Family to the mainland. However, when he failed to break through to the Quasi-God level, he gave up his confidence.

Then he turned his attention to his eldest son. Later, his eldest son Yuanen Tiandang, did not disappoint him. He became Super Douluo even earlier than he had. As long as nothing goes wrong, it is a sure thing that he will reach the Quasi-God realm in the future.

Unfortunately, something went wrong...

His eldest son also became a fallen genius.

After these two setbacks, he no longer wanted to lead the Yuanen Family into the world; he only wanted to develop peacefully.

"Senior Zhentian, why don't you take a look at the reward first?" Jiang Xiu smiled mysteriously, and a flash of light appeared in his hand, revealing a dazzling piece of metal.

This piece of metal has incredibly mysterious patterns, with faint lightning marks on it, and it undulates slightly like breathing, possessing its own life.

"This... this is Heaven-Forged Metal!" Yuanen Zhentian's eyes were glued to the metal the moment he saw it, and his throat even went dry.

Heaven-Forged Metal is the only metal capable of forging Four-Word Battle Armor!

Even as Limit Douluo demigod, he is only wearing a Three-Word Battle Armor.

Seeing this, a hint of a smile flashed in Jiang Xiu's eyes.

To some extent, the Yuanen Family is very similar to their Body Sect.

Neither faction can be described as particularly wealthy; they are simply poor in their own ways.

The Yuanen Family has many powerful members, but they have always lived in seclusion, hiding in remote and obscure places. Compared with other major powers, they are practically dirt poor. Some of their members, who are at the Titled Douluo level, only wear Two-Word Battle Armor.

Their Body Sect lacks strong individuals, and as for resources... their Body Sect will even do some free purchasing, so they won't starve...

The piece of Heaven-Forged Metal in his hand was a gift from his master, Zhen Hua, to him three years ago during the forging competition, and it was also the prize for winning that competition.

As Jiang Xiu placed the metal on the table, Yuanen Zhentian's gaze followed.

Seemingly realizing his lapse in composure, Yuanen Zhentian quickly coughed twice, then, with a smile, said earnestly:

"Young friend Jiang, perhaps it's time for our Yuanen Family to step into the world and broaden our horizons. We've hit it off again today, so let's discuss this business deal in more detail."

He almost forgot that he was a disciple of the Divine Craftsman Jiang Xiu.

Furthermore, as the head of his clan, he felt a strange sadness every time he saw a member of his clan Titled Douluo, wearing Two-Word Battle Armor; this was his dereliction of duty.

He always had to consider his people, and his second son Yuanen Tianshang, had repeatedly suggested that he be born, but he always made various excuses to refuse, in reality because he couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart.

Now a bright opportunity was presented to him, and he felt as if he had rediscovered the youthful drive he once had.

It feels like my youth has returned...

"No rush, let's talk about Yuanen first." Jiang Xiu put away the Heaven-Forged Metal and turned the topic back to Yuanen Yehui.

"Jiang Housheng, what do you say?" Yuanen Zhentian said in a serious tone.

"Senior Zhentian, the fate of Fallen Angel Soul Master is not unchangeable. With enough power, one can break free from those shackles."

"Do you really think that keeping Yuanen at the Shrek Academy will ensure her safety? Do you truly trust that Shrek Academy can provide Yuanen with safety?"

"Shrek Academy is even interfering with Yuanen's daily life now, so what about the future? Will Yuanen still be himself?"

"Are you really so comfortable entrusting Yuanen to some unknown person?"

Jiang Xiu's expression turned serious, and he asked, word by word.

Yuanen Yehui is related to the Demon Plane, and it is absolutely forbidden to allow her to be implanted with the faith of the Shrek Academy.

"This..." Yuanen Zhentian was slightly taken aback. After thinking for a moment, he slowly shook his head and said, "Isn't Yehui doing very well at the Shrek Academy now? She has a good environment and the resources provided by the Shrek Academy."

"Shrek Academy provides resources?" Jiang Xiu's expression faltered slightly upon hearing this.

"What resources does Shrek Academy provide? Wasn't that Yuanen earned through his part-time jobs?"

Yuanen Zhentian looked slightly taken aback. "Wasn't the money for forging the Battle Armor given to Yehui by the Shrek Academy?"

"No, Yuanen saved up the money herself, and since it wasn't enough, she temporarily helped me forge more to pay it back..." Jiang Xiu said truthfully.

"Oh, I remember now, isn't Yuanen Yehui the classmate who swept the Spirit Ice Plaza outside Shrek Academy?" Na'er seemed to remember something as well, and asked in surprise.

She had spoken with Yuanen Yehui while waiting for Jiang Xiu.

"My granddaughter is sweeping the square at the Shrek Academy?"

Upon hearing this, Yuanen Zhentian paused for a moment, then his face instantly turned red!

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