Chapter 129: Let Me Go?
"A Spirit Saint is already considered a powerhouse. If his Martial Soul evolves into the Holy Light Dragon, then no one will look down on Xiaogang anymore," Yu Yuanzhen said in a deep voice. "I don't want my son to be called trash for the rest of his life, a laughingstock for everyone."
Strength was what earned respect on the Douluo Continent. Even if Yu Xiaogang was knowledgeable, proposed countless theories, and was even called "Master," it did not matter. Those who wanted to mock him would still mock him, and those who despised him would never change their minds. Only the words of the strong carried weight. In most people's eyes, the strange theories of a weak man were nothing more than attention seeking.
"Since you've made up your mind, Grandpa, I have no objections." Yu Tianlin took out a medicinal herb and a Spirit Bone from his dragon patterned ring and handed them over. "This herb will definitely help Second Uncle break through to level 30 and improve his cultivation aptitude. And this Holy Light Dragon torso Spirit Bone is also suitable. Keep them, Grandpa. Let Second Uncle absorb it once he breaks through to level 40."
However, to Yu Tianlin's surprise, his grandfather did not take either item.
Yu Tianlin frowned. "Grandpa, what's wrong?"
"Ahem." Yu Yuanzhen coughed lightly and looked a little helpless. "Tianlin, you don't understand your second uncle's temperament. He's extremely stubborn."
"Stubborn?" Yu Tianlin raised an eyebrow. "Grandpa, what do you mean?"
"Exactly what it sounds like." Yu Yuanzhen sighed. "When Xiaogang left the clan, he swore he would only return after proving himself. So he hasn't come back even once, much less accepted any help."
Good grief. So this was just Grandpa's wishful thinking. He was eager to give Yu Xiaogang herbs and a Spirit Bone, but Yu Xiaogang would very likely refuse.
"What a joke." Yu Tianlin's disbelief was written all over his face. "Refusing herbs and a Spirit Bone means he'll be stuck at level 29 forever."
Yu Yuanzhen saw his expression and nodded. "Don't doubt it. Your second uncle really is that stubborn."
If Yu Xiaogang was going to refuse anyway, there was nothing more to say. Yu Tianlin put the herb and Spirit Bone back into his dragon patterned ring, turned around, and started to leave. "If Grandpa has nothing else, I'll go now."
"Don't leave yet!" Yu Yuanzhen reached out. Before Yu Tianlin could react, he was already grabbed by the shoulder.
With his path blocked, Yu Tianlin could only turn back. "Grandpa, didn't you say Second Uncle would refuse? Then what are we still doing here?"
"Who said he will definitely refuse?" Yu Yuanzhen's voice dropped. "He might refuse. It's not certain. He isn't stupid. He finally has a chance to break through his bottleneck. Would he really choose to refuse and stay at level 29 forever?"
Yu Tianlin was completely confused. "Grandpa, what exactly are you planning? Just say it."
At this point, Yu Yuanzhen stopped hiding it. "Other than me, only Luomian knows you kept some Spirit Bones for yourself. He clearly agreed in silence, so he will naturally pretend he knows nothing."
"So we can't announce giving Xiaogang a Spirit Bone. It has to be done in secret." Yu Yuanzhen looked at Yu Tianlin steadily. "I want you to go explain everything to Xiaogang, give him the herb and Spirit Bone, and bring him back to the clan."
What? I don't even know Yu Xiaogang. I don't want to go.
Yu Tianlin blurted out, "Grandpa, you can go yourself. Second Uncle will definitely come back if you personally bring him."
"No." Yu Yuanzhen's tone turned even lower. "If I go, Xiaogang will definitely refuse. He'll dig his heels in."
Yu Tianlin went silent.
Yu Xiaogang was not a teenager. He was already 50. For him to still be this rebellious was ridiculous. But looking at his grandfather's expression, Yu Tianlin understood. His second uncle really was that kind of person, stubborn to the bone.
Yu Tianlin was about to shake his head and refuse, but Yu Yuanzhen pressed both hands on his shoulders and looked at him with pleading eyes.
"Tianlin, I'm begging you."
Yu Yuanzhen probably thought that as Yu Tianlin's grandfather, once he lowered himself like this, Yu Tianlin would not be able to refuse.
And Yu Tianlin truly could not.
A wrinkled old man trying to look pitiful was honestly terrifying. Yu Tianlin got goosebumps all over, and his resistance collapsed instantly.
"Alright, Grandpa, stop that." Yu Tianlin held up his hands in surrender. "I'll go this one time, deliver the herb and Spirit Bone to Second Uncle, and try to persuade him to return to the clan."
"But if Second Uncle insists on refusing, then there's nothing I can do."
Yu Yuanzhen's expression immediately brightened. "No. Around the time you were born, Xiaogang was in a very gloomy period. But every time he saw you, he would smile. He clearly liked you. If you go and ask him to come back, he definitely won't refuse."
Those words stirred Yu Tianlin's memories.
Because he had been reborn, Yu Tianlin remembered his infancy clearly. Back then, Yu Xiaogang had indeed teased him a few times. Yu Tianlin only found it boring and never paid attention. Thinking back now, Yu Xiaogang had always carried the label of "good for nothing" and was constantly suppressed in front of others. Only when facing a baby, only when facing Yu Tianlin, could he truly relax.
"Fine, fine." Yu Tianlin sighed. "We're family. I'll make this trip, help Yu Xiaogang, and make Grandpa happy."
With that decided, Yu Tianlin asked directly, "Where is Second Uncle now?"
"Xiaogang was originally in Notting City, Fasnuo Province," Yu Yuanzhen replied quickly. "But recently, he went to the capital."
The capital meant Tiandou City. What was Yu Xiaogang doing there?
Yu Tianlin frowned slightly.
Yu Yuanzhen continued, "Even if he's in the capital, he won't stay more than a few days. As far as I know, he will definitely go to Soto City in the Barak Kingdom next."
"Soto City…" Yu Tianlin stroked his chin, his expression turning thoughtful.
Time really flies. It's already this point.
He was already over 12, almost 13.
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