Yu Tianxin was genuinely crying!
If he hadn't encountered Li Si, things might have been fine. But now that he had, and especially since he had almost "offended" him earlier, not bringing Li Si back to the clan would surely result in Yu Luomian and Yu Yuanzhen beating him to death!
"Fourth Master, please, just come back with me!"
Yu Tianxin pleaded tearfully, leaving Gu Yuena and Xiao Wu utterly bewildered.
When did Li Si become this guy's "Fourth Master"?
Even Li Si himself was at a loss.
"How many times do I have to say it? I really have nothing to do with your clan!"
Li Si spread his hands helplessly.
Faced with Yu Tianxin kneeling before him and begging, Li Si found it hard to outright reject him. After all, there's an old saying: you don't hit someone who's smiling at you. Let alone someone on their knees!
I'm Li Si—well, technically Tang San—how did I end up entangled with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?
Just as Yu Tianxin's desperation was reaching its peak, a middle-aged man walked over.
He was Yu Tianxin's uncle, also surnamed Yu, and a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
From a distance, he had already noticed Yu Tianxin kneeling and crying, a sight that deeply offended him. This behavior is ruining the dignity and honor of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!
Inwardly cursing his nephew for being a disgrace, he decided to step in and figure out what was going on so he could at least provide Yu Luomian with a proper explanation later.
"Yu Tianxin, what in the world are you doing?"
Yu Longliu, his uncle, asked irritably as he approached.
"Uncle Longliu, this is Fourth Master—our Fourth Grandfather!"
Upon seeing Yu Longliu, Yu Tianxin's eyes lit up with relief. Great! A scapegoat has arrived!
Now that a senior member of the clan was here, whether or not Li Si came back with them wasn't solely Yu Tianxin's responsibility anymore.
Yu Longliu's body tensed as he heard this. With his strength, he instantly caught the shift in Yu Tianxin's expression.
Dammit! I shouldn't have come over!
If Li Si refused to return with them, the blame would ultimately fall on him, Yu Longliu, as the elder present. Why did I even walk into this mess?
"Thud!"
Without a second thought, Yu Longliu knelt down on the spot.
Moments earlier, he had been cursing Yu Tianxin for embarrassing the clan, but now, upon realizing the "truth," tears streamed down his own face.
"Fourth Uncle, I am Yu Longliu! We've been searching for you for so long!"
Li Si: "..."
Wow, they must've practiced this a thousand times to make it this seamless!
The scene attracted considerable attention at the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena. Yu Tianxin and Yu Longliu were both known as direct descendants of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and their behavior left the crowd bewildered.
"Who is this young man? Handsome, refined, and clearly extraordinary, but why are those two from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan kneeling and begging before him?"
"I don't know. I noticed them when they first arrived at the arena. Honestly, their looks are so dazzling they're like flames in the darkness… no, more like raging infernos. Their beauty is second only to the legendary figure described in the stories!"
"These two are clearly destined for greatness—like a dragon and phoenix among men!"
With the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament approaching, Heaven Dou City had become a gathering place for the empire's most talented youth.
Many were strolling around the city before the competition began. With few entertainment options in Douluo Continent, the Spirit Arena was one of the few popular destinations.
"Isn't that Yu Tianxin, captain of the Thunderclap Battle Team? What's going on over there?"
A member of the Divine Wind Battle Team pointed toward Yu Tianxin.
Yu Tianxin's identity wasn't a secret. As the grandson of the second elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, his current behavior left everyone stunned.
"I'm not sure, but that young man seems very dangerous," Feng Xiaotian replied, shaking his head.
His expression under his mask was serious, and his sharp eyes remained fixed on Li Si. Could this be the strongest dark horse of this year's tournament?
Back to Li Si
Li Si frowned. With both Yu Tianxin and Yu Longliu kneeling and his explanations proving useless, perhaps it was time to just go along with them?
What danger could the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan pose, especially with Gu Yuena by his side?
Having made up his mind, Li Si nodded and said, "I truly have no connection to your clan, but since you're so insistent, going to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan for a visit shouldn't hurt."
Yu Longliu and Yu Tianxin exchanged stunned glances before breaking into joyous smiles.
They hadn't expected Li Si to agree so readily!
"Fourth Uncle—Fourth Grandfather—when shall we depart?"
The two spoke in unison, their eyes filled with anticipation. As for Li Si's repeated denials, they conveniently ignored them.
"I'm free anytime. What about you? Isn't the preliminary round of the tournament starting soon—"
Before Li Si could finish, Yu Tianxin waved dismissively.
"The tournament can wait. Even without me, the Thunderclap Battle Team has more than enough strength to advance to the qualifiers."
Indeed, the Thunderclap Battle Team was strong enough to place in the top five even without Yu Tianxin. The preliminary round lasted nearly a month; he could escort Li Si to the clan and return in time for the competition.
With that settled, Li Si nodded. "Alright, let's head out now. The sooner we clear up this misunderstanding, the better for everyone."
Seriously, how did Yu Yuanzhen and the others manage to trace my identity all the way to being their ancestor's peer or uncle? This is insane!
"Xiao Si, are we going to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan for a visit?"
Xiao Wu asked curiously.
"Yes, it's one of the top three sects. Visiting the world's most powerful beast martial spirit sect might be a good experience," Li Si replied, rubbing Xiao Wu's head affectionately.
"The top three sects? The world's strongest beast martial spirit?"
Gu Yuena murmured thoughtfully. She had sensed faint traces of Holy Light Dragon bloodline in Yu Tianxin and Yu Longliu.
As the original Golden Holy Dragon King, born of the Golden Dragon and Holy Light Dragon bloodlines...
(End of Chapter)