Yu Yuanzhen said, "Father, you can't pin all your hopes on this. Forming a Soul Core is dangerous, and it isn't guaranteed to help you break through."
Yu Xiaolong nodded. "I know. I've lived long enough to take things as they come. But he was willing to share the method for forming a Soul Core. We must remember that kindness."
"If he ever needs our help, we must not refuse. Both you and I need to keep that in mind."
Yu Yuanzhen nodded. "Of course, Father. I'm not an ungrateful man. I even wanted to pass the position of Clan Head to him, but Changge has no interest in it."
Yu Xiaolong gave a soft laugh.
"Being Clan Head means dealing with endless trivial matters. A small sect of a few dozen people might be manageable without much effort."
"But for a clan like ours, with a long history and over a thousand members, there's a great deal to handle every few days. With his talent and his Godhood Inheritance, of course he doesn't want the position."
"I wouldn't take it either."
Yu Yuanzhen nodded. He understood why Yu Changge did not want to become Clan Head.
Given Yu Changge's talent and Godhood Inheritance, the position held little appeal for him.
The countless matters he would have to deal with as Clan Head would instead consume a great deal of his time.
So when Yu Changge declined, Yu Yuanzhen did not press him.
"In that case, Father, take some time to get yourself ready."
"Then begin forming the Soul Core. I'll stand guard beside you."
Yu Yuanzhen's expression turned solemn as he laid everything out.
"According to Yu Changge, you don't have to form the Soul Core directly inside your body. That's far more dangerous."
"For you, it might be