"Xiaogang?" Upon hearing this name, Yu Luomian immediately frowned, displaying a displeased expression.
"Uncle?"
In stark contrast to Yu Luomian's reaction, Yu Tianheng showed a pleasantly surprised expression.
"Grandpa, are you saying there's finally news about Uncle?"
As the eldest legitimate son, Yu Tianheng often had to handle family affairs due to his father's responsibilities. He had grown up under the care of this uncle, Yu Xiaogang, even though Yu Xiaogang had left the family many years ago. Despite the passage of time, Yu Tianheng still held deep affection for his uncle.
Now, hearing news about his uncle naturally brought joy. However, this joy was only a subconscious reaction and gradually dissipated.
Su Wen's subtle influence on him remained, especially considering the stark contrast between Yu Xiaogang's reputation as a Grandmaster and Su Wen's ability to transform knowledge into power.
Even without a conscious awareness of these contrasts, the subconscious familiarity with Su Wen's situation caused him to gradually diminish his admiration for this uncle's achievements and path.
The current joy stemmed purely from childhood emotions towards his uncle.
"Xiaogang is currently teaching at a Spirit Master Academy called Shrek Academy, and the Dean of this Academy is another person from the Golden Iron Triangle back then—Flender," Yu Yuanzhen briefly introduced the current situation of Yu Xiaogang.
"Flender?" Yu Luomian's eyes flickered.
While Yu Xiaogang might be looked down upon, the Golden Iron Triangle itself had to be taken seriously. The Trinity Martial Spirit Fusion, the only one on the continent, held significant weight. When the three separated, both Flender and Liu Erlong had not yet reached Spirit Saint level, but they could possess Spirit Saint-level combat power through Trinity Martial Spirit Fusion.
Now, two corners of the triangle had reached Spirit Saint level. Once united, they would match Spirit Douluo-level experts at the very least.
Spirit Douluo, placed within the entire continent, belong to the top echelons. The total number of Spirit Douluo across the entire continent does not exceed a hundred, even if distributed evenly. Considering Heaven Dou, Star Luo, and Spirit Hall, each faction would have at most thirty-three Spirit Douluo.
On the Heaven Dou side, with its six major kingdoms, each kingdom has at least two seasoned Spirit Douluo. There is also a Spirit Douluo residing in the extreme northern region, another overseeing the three major boards of education at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. Additionally, there are Spirit Douluo supported internally by the royal family.
Unofficially, there are at most around a dozen Spirit Douluo. The Five Elemental Academies, along with various major sects and the four elemental sects, each have their Spirit Douluo in charge.
Considering these factors, even for the top three sects, having two seasoned Spirit Douluo is considered normal. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is an example.
Within the clan, there are only two Spirit Douluo, both of whom are elderly. On the other hand, the Golden Iron Triangle is in its prime, boasting Spirit Douluo-level strength, with two corners belonging to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
From this perspective, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is undoubtedly not likely to push them outward. The only thing that has ever caused resentment is that unconventional romance.
"What about that Shrek Academy?"
Although the Shrek Academy founded by Flender lacks official recognition and formality, it has gained some reputation. Graduates from the academy are starting to make a name for themselves. The most prominent among them is Qin Ming from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy—the second youngest Spirit Emperor in the continent's records.
"Well, this year's Shrek Academy has a total of six students, and according to Xiaogang, they are no less talented than the young Qin Ming back then."
Yu Luomian was quite surprised.
Being on par with Qin Ming is a highly commendable evaluation in the current Douluo Land.
"However, their academy only has six members, and they need one more to form a complete team, so he wrote a letter seeking help from the family," Yu Yuanzhen explained Yu Xiaogang's request.
"Need people? And they need a genius?" Yu Luomian's recently relaxed brows furrowed again. Then, he seemed to realize something and asked incredulously, "He isn't suggesting Tianheng go over there, is he?"
"Yeah, Tianheng is his preferred candidate."
"It's impossible, absolutely impossible!" Yu Luomian immediately rejected the idea. The heir to the clan running off to some remote place for learning? Absolutely not!
Yu Tianheng was not some arrogant young master in need of refinement. His character and various aspects were already well-rounded, and he didn't need such tempering.
"I had the same thought,"
Yu Tianheng listened to the conversation between his grandfather and uncle in silence, choosing not to speak.
He didn't have any intention of going to Shrek Academy directly. The current Heaven Dou Emperor Team carried too much of his efforts, and he wouldn't leave before the Spirit Master Competition.
"So, big brother, you're not thinking of sending Tianxin, are you?" Hearing that his elder brother also had no intention of sending Yu Tianheng to Shrek, Yu Luomian, contemplating the talented individuals in the clan, suddenly thought of his own grandson.
That's even worse!
My grandson is doing well at Thunderclap Academy; it's not possible!
"Sigh, Luomian, rest assured, I won't send Tianxin" Yu Yuanzhen reassured.
Yu Luomian finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the burden on his heart was lifted. "So, big brother, what do you plan to do?"
"Xiaogang has taken on an apprentice, and he's among those six individuals. It seems this team formation is likely for the Spirit Master Competition. However, Shrek Academy is not recognized, and there are no slots for participation," Yu Yuanzhen explained slowly.
"So, I plan to send a letter to Flender first, to see if we can merge Shrek Academy with Blue Tyrant Academy."
Yu Luomian: "???"
Celebration came too soon.
"Big brother, are you out of your mind?"
"Sigh, what else can we do? Should we let Xiaogang stay outside forever? At least, if he's at Blue Tyrant Academy, he'll be under our watch, and the Golden Iron Triangle will be together. As for Xiaogang and Erlong, I believe Xiaogang knows his limits. Hasn't he been actively avoiding Erlong for so many years?"
"I'm worried about Erlong acting impulsively!" Yu Luomian expressed deep concern.
"So, second brother, you need to prepare on Erlong's side," Yu Yuanzhen looked at Yu Luomian, speaking earnestly.
Yu Luomian took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and repeated the process, calming his own emotions.
Well, it is what it is.
Can't just let that kid stay outside all the time, only to end up dead with no one knowing, right? After all, he is a nephew.
As for the so-called family mockery, it's just private discussions among those on the periphery. Their immediate relatives within two generations have never looked down on him.
Yu Xiaogang's escape was merely a matter of pride. However, it was the various actions driven by his pride that led to the gradual change in the attitudes of immediate relatives towards him. Yu Luomian's current attitude towards him is also influenced by the matter between him and Liu Erlong.
For the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, family comes first, followed by the sect, and the core members who grew up together. The elders have watched the younger generation grow up together.
"Sigh, creating troubles!" Yu Luomian sighed deeply.
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Shrek Academy.
Dean's office.
Flender looked at the letter in his hand, sometimes grinning, sometimes contemplating, sometimes with a worried expression.
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