Since his marksmanship contest with his father, Yang Zhentian, Yang Podi has frequently challenged his father to matches, which has not only honed his skills but also enhanced his combat experience.
Half a year passed in the blink of an eye, Yang Podi officially turned 12.
At this time, Yang Podi's Soul Power had reached level 34. The reason why he was able to increase two levels in half a year was partly because the Gold Crocodile King's Soul Ring made him reach level 32 and he also had a certain amount of excess Soul Power. The other reason was that he had fought against his father many times in the past six months, and it was indeed easier to improve in actual combat.
As for his height, Yang Podi has now reached 1.7 meters, which is half a head taller than his peers. He looks a bit broad-shouldered and thick-waisted. If it weren't for his slightly youthful face, people would think he was an adult if he wore a mask.
Since absorbing his Third Soul Ring, Yang Podi's strength has surged once again, and he has also used more precious metals to carry his load, which has increased his weight considerably.
The wrist guards, each supporting 20 kilograms, and the chest armor, supporting 50 kilograms, bring the total weight to 130 kilograms. It can be said that his strength is terrifying.
However, Yang Podi always felt that he was lacking, especially in terms of physical agility, which he felt was not keeping up with his strength. Recently, he had been thinking of ways to improve his agility and balance. He had already come up with a method, and he figured he could also forge some tools while he was in Heaven Dou City.
My younger brother Yang Ping'an's Soul Power has reached level 26, and I estimate he will reach level 27 soon.
My dad and both grandfathers' Soul Power remained unchanged, but my mom finally broke through to level 80 and reached level 81 after obtaining Soul Ring.
Yang Podi also understands that his combat experience is relatively lacking, and plans to train at the Great Soul Arena for a period of time in the near future.
However, the plan may have to be postponed for a while.
Since the Four Single-Attribute Clans moved to Heaven Dou City, the patriarchs of the four families have agreed to meet once a year, which is much more frequent than in the original story.
In the original Douluo Continent novel, the Four Single-Attribute Clans agreed to meet once every four years, mainly because they were too far apart. Even the three major families in the Star Luo Empire were quite far apart. The Strength Clan, on the other hand, lived in Heaven Dou City, and it took a month for a carriage to travel there and back, which was indeed quite inconvenient.
Currently, the Four Single-Attribute Clans are very close to each other, while the furthest is the Breaking Clan, which is 40 kilometers away from Heaven Dou City. The other three families are very close, with a distance of no more than 10 kilometers.
This gathering is at the Defense Clan. My two grandfathers had already made arrangements for the whole family to visit the Defense Clan and chat with other people there.
Yang Podi was initially reluctant to go. He used to be surrounded by four little kids, which he found rather boring. However, now that everyone was 12 years old, they should have something to talk about. Especially since this gathering was at his maternal grandfather's house, it would be a bit unreasonable not to go.
And so, the whole family prepared to go out. The two grandfathers, their own parents, and the three children from their maternal relatives all went together, along with some direct descendants.
As for the family, with six elders in charge, there shouldn't be any major problems. After all, they have two Soul Douluo with Soul Breaking Spear Martial Soul and four Soul Breaking Spear with Soul Saint. Even if Titled Douluo attacks, they can hold them off for a while.
Of course, these two Soul Douluo have always been hiding their true strength, displaying only Soul Saint- level power in public. If any Soul Douluo- level expert dared to attack the Breaking Clan, they probably wouldn't be able to escape.
And so the group departed from the Breaking Clan in a grand procession, riding in a carriage.
In fact, the two clans' residences were not far apart, only an hour or two by carriage, and they soon arrived at the residence of the Defense Clan.
Compared to the Breaking Clan, which is backed by Clear Source Mountain, the Defense Clan is surrounded by a more open area, almost like a small town. It is also named Longxing City, just like in the original work. I wonder if my grandfather had some special quirk.
Entering Longxing City, the city itself is not very large, but it still has a grand presence in every aspect. Both the exterior buildings and the interior houses appear quite magnificent, and the style is rather rugged, somewhat like my grandfather's own style.
The roads within the tribe are quite wide, and there is even a small lake and a huge training ground. Tall buildings stand in rows, but they don't look crowded; instead, they look quite symmetrical.
Ironically, the interior of the house was quite exquisite, with various decorations cleverly arranged. Perhaps due to its limited budget, none of the decorations appeared particularly high-end.
In short, it seems impeccable from the inside out, possessing the grandeur of a sect. As expected of the Defense Clan, renowned throughout the Douluo Continent for their construction expertise.
As the seven men entered the hall, they heard a hearty voice from afar. " Old Goat, why are you so late? We've been drinking for a while now."
In the center of the hall was a round table, where three people were drinking, each holding a very large cup. These three were Niu Gao, the patriarch of the Defense Clan; Tai Tan, the patriarch of the Strength Clan; Bai He, the patriarch of the Speed Clan.
Niu Gao was tall and imposing, wearing a golden bull horn on his head and the clothes of the Defense Clan, revealing most of his chest muscles. In particular, there was a tuft of black hair between his two chests, which made him look especially rugged. He was incredibly strong and looked like a broad and solid fortress.
Tai Tan was an elderly man with white hair and beard. His short hair stood up like steel needles on his head. He was very burly, over two meters tall, like a majestic mountain, immovable and giving people a sense of awe without anger. His muscles were especially exaggerated.
The Bai He has a slender body, but it looks very well-proportioned. Its long hair is draped down its back, but the hair is already snow-white, and its face is as rosy as a baby's.
The one who just spoke was his maternal grandfather, Niu Gao.
Niu Gao looked at Yang Podi other two. "My little grandson and granddaughter are here. Not bad, my little grandson has grown so much, just like me. Hahaha!"
Yang Wudi quickly interjected, " Old Rhino, what do you mean by 'like you'? This is my grandson; he should look like me."
Before the two could start arguing, Yang Podi quickly led his younger brother Yang Ping'an and younger sister Yang Tianyue to bow to the three of them. "Greetings, Grandpa Bai He, Grandpa Baihe, Grandpa Tai Tan."
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Gao Gao laughed heartily, "Not bad, as expected of my grandson. Now that you're here, you're at home. No need for so much formality." Clearly, Niu Gao had discerned Yang Podi's Soul Power Level.
The Bai He beside him smiled and nodded, seemingly quite satisfied with these younger generations.
Tai Tan spoke up, "That's right. Your grandfather said you enjoy studying the ways of power. You can come visit our Strength Clan sometime and spar with us."
" Tai Tan, Grandpa Titan. I'll definitely come and bother you often."
Yang Tianyue, standing to the side, also bowed in a very proper manner, which made everyone laugh heartily.