By the time Jiang Yan and Na'er returned home, the old man was still absorbing heavenly treasures in the living room under Jiang Lingli's protection. Eight Soul Rings beneath his feet shone brilliantly.
"Yan'er is back. You and Na'er should head to your rooms first. Your grandfather will need some more time here."
Seeing the two return, Jiang Lingli looked up and greeted them with a smile. He pointed toward the rooms and smiled.
"Alright, Uncle Li."
Jiang Yan immediately nodded. As he returned to his room, his gaze inadvertently fell upon his grandfather, who was wrapped in the energy of spirit fruits, and anticipation rose within him.
He knew all too well that his grandfather had injuries within his body. Otherwise, his potential would not have been affected, leaving him stuck at Soul Douluo for decades.
Hopefully, this time it could heal his injuries... Right, how had he forgotten the information panels for Grandpa and Uncle Li?
"System, open the panels."
[Yes, Host] [Character Information Card: Jiang Lingli] [Level 91 Titled Douluo, Martial Soul: Tyrant Dragon, title: Tyrant Dragon Douluo, one of the eighteen branch tower masters of the Spirit Pagoda, Eastsea City Tower Master, Innate Soul Power Level 9, raised alongside his younger brother under their uncle's care, joined the Spirit Pagoda] [Character Traits: Peak Talent (Black), Late Bloomer (Black), Unyielding Self-Improvement (Black), Descendant of the Dragon (Purple), Values Affection and Loyalty (Purple), Loyalty and Righteousness (Purple), Anti-Marriage (White), Both Parents Deceased (Gray)]
"Uncle Li had a hard life too."
Looking at his uncle's information, Jiang Yan's heart could not help tightening. Having both parents dead was not always a protagonist template. His uncle truly had it rough. Luckily, Grandpa was there...
"No, wait."
But very soon, when the old man's information appeared, Jiang Yan admitted that he had been a little hasty—
[Character Information Card: Jiang Luochuan] [Level 83 Soul Douluo, Martial Soul: Ironclad Nether Dragon, Aolai City Spirit Pagoda Branch Tower Master, Federation Major General, former commander of the Blood God Legion's Ironblood Regiment, settled in Aolai City due to a hidden internal injury...] [Talent Traits: Fate Holds Heaven and Earth (Red), Exceptional Talent (Purple), Diligence Makes Up for Deficiency (Purple), Brave and Skilled in Battle (Purple), Victorious in Every Battle (Purple), Love Unfulfilled (White), Love-Struck Fool (Gray)]
"I knew Grandpa came down from the front lines, but he never said he was a major general, and..."
"He was even a Blood God Legion soldier?"
Jiang Yan could not help taking a deep breath. There was no need to explain the value of the Blood God Legion. It was the most authoritative legion of this era, protecting the safety of the Douluo Continent and resisting Abyssal invasions.
There were countless unsung heroes unknown to the public. He had never expected his own grandfather to be one of them.
Just as Jiang Yan was marveling, his attention landed on the [Love-Struck Fool] entry among the talent traits, and he truly could not hold it together anymore.
He knew Grandpa had once been young too, but he had never expected... the authority of the God of Love was still at work.
His gaze swept over the adorable Na'er beside him, and he could not help rubbing her head again. It was not just him saying it—everyone around him was a love-struck fool.
"Brother, you look really troubled."
Noticing the change in his expression, Na'er worriedly grabbed his hand, concern surfacing in her eyes.
"It's nothing. I just thought of something."
"Brother is going to cultivate now. Na'er, how about you study the lessons in the learning device first?"
Jiang Yan shook his head. After handing the theory books to Qian Renxue and her companion, he looked seriously at the adorable Na'er before him and spoke solemnly.
Even a little Silver Dragon King had to study after coming to the human world, alright?
"Okay, I'll listen to Brother."
"..."
Na'er studied very seriously. She did not leave under Jiang Yan's gaze until evening came and it was time to rest, while he paused his cultivation.
Yet only ten minutes later, a knock sounded softly at the door. Jiang Yan opened it and saw that it was none other than Na'er, who had returned carrying a pillow.
She took a deep breath, looking a little shy.
"Brother, Na'er is afraid of the dark."
"..."
In the blink of an eye, two days passed.
Eastsea City, outside a grand suburban villa.
A bright red soul-guided car stopped there. Afterward, the two adults, Jiang Lingli and Jiang Luochuan, got out first.
Naturally, Jiang Yan and Na'er followed behind them.
Under Jiang Lingli's arrangements, Jiang Yan and Na'er had moved to the more promising Eastsea City.
It was worth mentioning that after absorbing the heavenly treasures a few days ago, although Old Master Jiang's potential had not fully recovered, his cultivation had leaped to Level 85.
Though he had only advanced two levels after cultivating for decades, he at least had a chance of reaching Titled Douluo now. The future was promising.
Jiang Lingli's residence was in the suburbs, a villa of considerable scale that ranked among the finest in all of Eastsea.
"Uncle Li's house is really nice."
Arriving at his new home, Jiang Yan could not help sighing as he looked at the luxurious, elegant furnishings inside the villa. Did Uncle Li not get lonely living alone in such a huge house?
Compared to this, Grandpa truly lived a simple life.
"How is such a big place convenient to live in?"
"I think Aolai City is better."
Jiang Luochuan roughly glanced around before losing interest. He snorted unhappily. If possible, he still preferred the warm, lively little city of Aolai City.
"Uncle, a villa this big naturally has people specially assigned to clean it, so don't worry."
"Yan'er, your and Na'er's rooms are the first and second rooms on the left. Your grandfather will stay on the right."
"Everyone, go take a look at your rooms first."
Jiang Lingli smiled helplessly at the old man, then turned toward Jiang Yan and Na'er and introduced the arrangements with a smile.
"Okay!"
Jiang Yan did not refuse. He went upstairs with Na'er, entered their respective rooms, and simply sorted out their belongings.
"Brother, are you going to the academy today?"
Not long after, Na'er came to Jiang Yan's room and quietly asked him.
After coming to Eastsea, the first thing he needed to do was find a school. But she was still too young to enroll.
Once Brother went to school, she would be home alone.
"Na'er, not that late. I'm leaving in a little while, but you don't need to worry. School won't take up much time."
"Just wait for me to come back at home."
Jiang Yan smiled and shook his head, speaking gently.
The courses on the Douluo Continent were not intensive. After all, Soul Masters valued strength above all else, placing greater importance on cultivation.
No matter the academy, classes only ran from eight in the morning until noon, or from two in the afternoon until six. In any case, there was plenty of free time.
"Yan'er, we're ready to go."
Jiang Lingli called out from outside the room.
"Alright, Uncle Li, I'm coming."
"Na'er, I'm off."
"..."
Watching Jiang Yan leave, Na'er did nothing. She simply sat obediently on his bed and waited.
Surely...
It would not take too long, right?
"..."
Not long afterward.
Eastsea Academy, Junior Division.
Administrative Office. Jiang Yan followed Jiang Lingli into the administrative office, and the moment they pushed open the door, the sound of party poppers rang out, followed by countless bursts of applause.
"Clap clap clap clap clap—"
"Hm?"
Jiang Yan frowned. Looking over, the first thing that entered his sight was not people, but an unknown number of banners.
They bore congratulatory and welcoming messages, each more respectful and sincere than the last. The teachers all looked at him excitedly as well.
"Welcome Young Master Jiang Yan to Eastsea Academy!"
The many teachers spoke in unison. They were clearly not looking at a student, but at the future—not merely the future of Eastsea Academy, but the future of all Eastsea City.
Eastsea's future.
It rested entirely on the young master!
"This...?"
Jiang Yan looked at his uncle with a helpless smile.
The latter also fell silent, because he had even spotted the academy's nearly eighty-year-old principal clapping repeatedly.
"Principal, what is this?"
Jiang Lingli could not help speaking in exasperation.
"Tower Master Jiang, you announced beforehand that our academy was not to make too much of a fuss, so only us teachers know about today's matter."
"Since Young Master Jiang has arrived, how can we truly treat him like an ordinary student? A welcoming ceremony is still necessary."
Principal Zhen Yu smiled kindly. His aged face swept toward Jiang Yan, and his expression immediately became fervent.
"..."
Seeing the principal seemingly about to get even more animated, Jiang Yan silently covered his forehead, his toes curling.
Until...
The hero made his entrance.
At that moment, a slender middle-aged man walked over. His easygoing, smiling face was filled with respect.
"Young Master Jiang, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cai Kun."
"From now on, I will be your homeroom teacher!"
"..."
P.S. Today's update is over 6,000 words—plenty to enjoy!
Thank you all for following along. Still asking for votes, thank you!
Before you continue