Yu Yuanzhen's Anger: Was Yu Xiaogang Worthy? Just Because He Was My Son?

"He went to study theory, even pursuing further studies at Spirit Hall, so that he could cultivate more effectively."

"After all, we had never seen a Martial Soul like his before, nor did we know how to cultivate it. Perhaps only by searching through all kinds of books could he find a few clues."

"And what about Xiaogang..." Yu Xiaolong said.

When Yu Yuanzhen heard his father mention Yu Xiaogang, he could not help feeling disappointed in him. "That child Xiaogang is basically beyond saving... Though as his father, I shouldn't say that, and I don't want to say it either."

"But Father, you should know as well that over these past two years, it wasn't as if we hadn't talked to him. We told him not to shut himself away and blindly muddle through, but to properly learn a trade. Theory would have been fine."

"I even recommended an elder from the clan who was quite proficient in theory. But what did he do? He insisted theory was useless and said he had to cultivate while he was still young!"

At this point, Yu Yuanzhen grew furious. "Was that cultivation? He was just too afraid to face himself! Could a little brat really bury his head in cultivation all day long? Even when we were young, we couldn't do that."

"Much less him!"

"I even kept an eye on him with my spiritual power for several days. At first, he was indeed diligent, meditating for most of the day. But his enthusiasm only lasted three minutes. Perhaps his Soul Power cultivation wasn't progressing smoothly, because afterward, he spent less and less time meditating."

"That brat even wanted me to teach those clan members who talked about him a lesson. If he weren't my son, I would've kicked him a few times and asked whether he was worthy! Just because he was my son, did he think he could be so shameless?"

"If he could at least straighten out his attitude first, like Yu Changge, and then make that request of me, I might even consider it!"

"Just today, look at how the clansmen treated Xiaogang and how they treated Yu Changge. They were practically two extremes!"

Even Yu Yuanzhen, a Title Douluo who had weathered countless storms, was angered badly by Yu Xiaogang.

He refused to listen to the hard-earned advice of his elders and insisted on figuring things out himself. What could he possibly figure out?

Yu Xiaolong sighed. "You did the right thing. If you stood up for Xiaogang, you would only chill the hearts of the clansmen. You are the Clan Head; you must take the bigger picture into account."

"Fortunately, Xiaogang is only your youngest son. Xiao Gan's talent is quite good. He has the same Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul as you, with innate ninth-rank Soul Power. If he has already become a Soul Grandmaster, then barring any accidents, once he receives his title in the future, he can take over your position."

Yu Yuanzhen narrowed his eyes. "Yes. That is also why I used Spirit Hall's Honorary Elder Token to thank Yu Tianqing and his family."

"With Whale Rubber improving his physique, the overall age limit of Xiao Gan's Soul Rings can be raised."

"It's just a pity that the clan has not found any medicinal herbs capable of greatly increasing a Soul Master's spiritual power. Otherwise, Xiao Gan might have had a chance to challenge a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring for his Fourth Soul Ring."

Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings carried the resentment of the soul beasts after death. Without at least the spiritual power of a Soul King as a foundation, a Soul Master could not withstand it.

Yu Xiaolong smiled instead. "There is still time. Who can say for certain what will happen later?"

"Even if we can't find one, with the support of Whale Rubber, Xiao Gan's Seventh Soul Ring will still be able to absorb a Soul Ring of a higher age than before. That will be immensely beneficial to him."

As for the Eighth Soul Ring, Yu Xiaolong did not mention anything about having hope of absorbing a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring—did meeting the physical requirements mean one could simply absorb it whenever one wished?

They would also have to see whether they could find one!

And if they did, it had to be a lightning-attribute dragon-type soul beast!

Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts were already exceedingly rare, yet they were restricting themselves to lightning-attribute dragon-type soul beasts. Wasn't that absurd?

Other Soul Masters' Martial Souls did not have such restrictions. So even if the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts they encountered were not especially compatible with their Martial Souls, they could still absorb them.

Because the foundation of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was enough to make up for that flaw!

But the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul was restricted far too rigidly. There was nothing they could do about it.

"Ah, I wonder whether Yu Tianqing's family will blame me behind my back as Clan Head. Logically speaking, it was only right that they requested a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone. Their contribution was that great."

"But Father, you know as well that Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones are not easy to acquire. And one suitable for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul is even harder to find."

"Any such Spirit Bone would be given to the clan's heir. In this matter, I have let them down."

Yu Xiaolong shook his head. "There is no helping it. You have indeed wronged them in this regard, but you can compensate them in another way. That depends on whether you are willing."

"Though the compensation may not be much, the gesture must be there."

"However, as Clan Head, even if you do not do this, no one will really say anything."

Yu Yuanzhen asked in confusion, "How should I compensate them?"

"Yu Tianqing and his wife are both Soul Saints. Within ten years, they will surely become Soul Douluos, and they can enter the Council of Elders. You need to give them this courtesy."

Yu Xiaolong said, "You should remember that Yu Ming is Yu Changge's teacher, while Xiaogang previously offended him. And yesterday, for no reason at all, he went to quarrel with Yu Changge. It was truly unsightly..."

Yu Xiaolong's meaning was obvious: give Yu Xiaogang a little punishment.

It would merely be for Yu Tianqing and his wife to see.

After all, because Yu Xiaogang was Yu Yuanzhen's son, they would not do anything to him. They could only endure it.

But that did not mean Yu Tianqing and his wife had no temper when it came to Yu Xiaogang.

Most Soul Masters who possessed a top-tier Beast Martial Soul like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon were extremely proud. And proud people did not have good tempers when insulted.

Rather than letting Yu Tianqing and his wife keep this anger bottled up inside, it would be better to let them release it.

"Alright, I know what to do. Xiaogang will just have to suffer a little physical pain." Yu Yuanzhen said.

Yu Xiaolong chuckled. "We'll talk once those two return. Xiaogang deserves it. It will also be a good opportunity to curb his temperament and see whether he can still be corrected."

This time, Yu Changge was going to Spirit Hall for further studies. They also hoped he could learn more and bring that knowledge back to fill the Library Pavilion.

That was no small matter for the clan.

After all, Spirit Hall had a vast number of Soul Masters, so the soul beasts they hunted were naturally dozens of times more numerous than theirs.

And during the hunt for soul beasts, they would encounter far more types of soul beasts than the clan did. Among them would most likely be Sub-Dragon soul beasts that even they might not recognize.

At that moment, Yu Xiaogang, who was in a corner somewhere, did not know why, but he suddenly felt a chill run down his back, and goosebumps rose all over his body.

"What's going on? Could something bad be about to happen?"

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