White World — Spirit Hall
"See? Even Father said so."
Bibi Dong lifted her chin proudly, looking like a victorious general who had just captured an enemy stronghold.
"You always drive away people you aren't interested in. Yet you've never treated me that way."
She narrowed her eyes suspiciously.
"And you still insist you don't have any special feelings for me?"
Yu Xiaogang immediately felt a headache coming on.
This topic again.
He rubbed his forehead helplessly before responding.
"That's different."
"Oh?"
Bibi Dong folded her arms.
"Then explain how it's different."
Yu Xiaogang glanced around before suddenly pointing toward Hu Liena.
"Take Nana, for example."
Hu Liena, who had been quietly watching the exchange from the sidelines, instantly had a bad feeling.
As expected, she was dragged into the conversation.
Again.
"When Nana was little, she was extremely mischievous."
Yu Xiaogang spoke seriously.
"Given my personality, do you really think I could tolerate a child who caused trouble every single day?"
This time, however, his words weren't entirely an excuse.
Part of it was genuinely how he felt.
Yu Xiaogang had always preferred well-behaved children.
If a child occasionally acted naughty, he would find it adorable.
After all, children were supposed to be lively.
But if they were constantly causing trouble...
Breaking things.
Ignoring other people's feelings.
Doing whatever they wanted.
Making everyone around them worry endlessly.
That was another matter entirely.
As someone who spent much of his spare time researching theories and conducting experiments, Yu Xiaogang could already imagine the nightmare.
A troublesome child barging into his laboratory.
Messing up carefully organized records.
Drawing all over important research notes.
Touching experimental equipment without permission.
Perhaps even destroying a crucial item after months of preparation.
Just thinking about it made his blood pressure rise.
Compared to that...
Bibi Dong had been wonderful.
At least she had never caused that kind of trouble.
Hearing his explanation, Bibi Dong immediately smiled.
The smile on her face became even brighter.
In her ears, everything before the final sentence was meaningless.
Only one sentence remained.
Compared to others...
She was special.
That alone was enough.
Meanwhile, Hu Liena could no longer remain silent.
"Dragon God Your Eminence."
Her lips twitched slightly.
"If you want to talk to Teacher, then talk to Teacher."
"Why do you keep using me as an example?"
Hu Liena felt wronged.
Every time these two entered one of their strange conversations, she somehow became collateral damage.
Was she some kind of conversation prop?
Or perhaps a convenient comparison tool?
Upon hearing her complaint, Yu Xiaogang waved his hand without even looking back.
"Kid, go play somewhere else."
Hu Liena froze.
For a moment, the entire room fell silent.
Then her expression darkened.
Kid?
Go play somewhere else?
When he needed an example, he called her Nana.
When he didn't, she became "kid."
Hu Liena nearly exploded from frustration.
Dragon God Your Eminence...
Isn't your attitude a little too practical?
Do I only exist when it's convenient for you?
And more importantly—
Am I also part of your flirting?!
The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt.
Bibi Dong, meanwhile, was laughing so hard she nearly bent over.
Seeing Hu Liena's helpless expression was simply too entertaining.
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After discussing recent events with Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Xiaogang spent several peaceful days resting at his residence in Heaven Dou City.
Although he had already made preparations for obtaining his third spirit ring, he wasn't in a hurry.
After all, the spirit ring he intended to absorb was no ordinary spirit ring.
It was a ten-thousand-year spirit ring.
For a third-ring Spirit Elder, such a feat could only be described as shocking.
Even though Yu Xiaogang possessed confidence in himself, confidence wasn't the same as recklessness.
Before undertaking such an important breakthrough, he wanted to ensure his physical condition, mental state, and soul power were all at their peak.
For several days, he cultivated quietly.
He adjusted his breathing.
Meditated regularly.
Relaxed his body.
By the time he felt completely prepared, he finally set out.
A carriage departed from Heaven Dou City.
Its destination was the Sunset Forest.
Inside the carriage sat Yu Xiaogang and several companions.
As the wheels rolled forward, Yu Xiaogang gazed through the window.
Although his expression remained calm, a trace of anticipation flickered in his eyes.
The Radiant Elemental Dragon.
A spirit beast capable of becoming his third spirit ring.
Even now, he found it difficult to remain completely indifferent.
Several hours later, the group finally entered the Sunset Forest.
Under the guidance of Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect personnel, they headed toward the secret location where the Radiant Elemental Dragon was being imprisoned.
When they arrived, an elderly figure was already waiting.
The Grand Elder.
The very person who had personally volunteered to oversee the spirit beast's captivity.
The moment he saw Yu Xiaogang, a broad smile spread across his face.
"Hahaha!"
"Xiaogang, you're finally here!"
His laughter echoed through the forest.
"Do you know how much effort I've put into guarding this spirit beast?"
"I've handed most of the Sect's affairs to the Second Elder and the others."
"Otherwise, I wouldn't have had time to remain here."
Despite his complaints, there wasn't the slightest trace of dissatisfaction in his expression.
On the contrary.
He looked delighted.
In the Grand Elder's eyes, Yu Xiaogang was already destined to become a Titled Douluo in the future.
Perhaps even more.
His importance to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect was beyond measure.
Because of that, anything related to Yu Xiaogang automatically became a top priority.
Yu Xiaogang stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Thank you for your hard work, Grand Elder."
His gratitude was sincere.
Ever since obtaining his first spirit ring, the Grand Elder had treated him exceptionally well.
Even while he studied at Spirit Hall Academy, letters regularly arrived from the elder.
Yu Xiaogang understood perfectly well that part of this care stemmed from the benefits he could bring to the Sect.
Yet even knowing that, he couldn't deny the kindness shown to him.
The Grand Elder waved dismissively.
"What are you thanking me for?"
"We're family."
"We're all members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect."
"Helping each other is only natural."
Then his eyes brightened.
"So..."
"When are you planning to absorb that spirit ring?"
The anticipation in his voice was impossible to hide.
Truthfully, he was excited.
This would be his first time witnessing Yu Xiaogang absorb a spirit ring.
And not just any spirit ring.
A ten-thousand-year third spirit ring.
The thought alone was unbelievable.
Yu Xiaogang smiled.
"I'll rest and adjust my condition first."
"But before that..."
"I'd like to see the Radiant Elemental Dragon."
The Grand Elder immediately nodded.
"Of course."
"You should."
Then his expression became somewhat proud.
"To keep that fellow alive, we've invested a tremendous amount of effort."
"Come."
"I'll show you."
With that, he led the group deeper into the forest.
Soon, they arrived at a heavily guarded clearing.
The first thing Yu Xiaogang saw was an enormous metal cage.
Its size was astonishing.
Inside the cage lay a giant dragon.
Golden scales covered its body like shining armor.
Its claws gleamed with deadly sharpness.
A jade-like horn extended proudly from its forehead.
Even while imprisoned, it radiated majesty.
Then—
The dragon opened its eyes.
Golden pupils immediately locked onto the newcomers.
The moment it recognized the Grand Elder, overwhelming hatred erupted within its gaze.
Its body trembled violently.
It wanted to roar.
Wanted to attack.
Wanted to tear apart every human standing before it.
Unfortunately, it couldn't.
A special device restrained its jaws.
Chains bound its body.
Powerful paralytic agents flowed through its bloodstream.
The dragon could do nothing except release a low, miserable growl.
The Grand Elder sighed.
"Taking care of this thing hasn't been easy."
"Every day we have to administer drugs to keep it weak."
"We also have to watch constantly in case it pretends to be exhausted and suddenly attacks someone."
"And that's not even the biggest problem."
His expression became strange.
"The biggest problem is preventing it from committing suicide."
Yu Xiaogang blinked.
The Grand Elder nodded seriously.
"Don't underestimate a ten-thousand-year spirit beast."
"They're smarter than most people realize."
After a pause, he added another sentence.
"So, Xiaogang..."
"You must never forget what the Sect has done for you."
"In the future, you must repay the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect well."
Yu Xiaogang immediately understood where this was heading.
Again.
The conversation had somehow returned to Sect loyalty.
He smiled helplessly.
"Don't worry, Grand Elder."
"I'll never forget the Sect's contributions."
Only then did the old man appear satisfied.
Truthfully, the Grand Elder's concerns weren't entirely unreasonable.
When Yu Xiaogang announced his intention to study at Spirit Hall Academy, the Grand Elder had been the strongest opponent of the decision.
After all, Spirit Hall Academy belonged to Spirit Hall.
The students there.
The teachers there.
The environment there.
Everything revolved around Spirit Hall.
The Grand Elder feared that prolonged exposure might influence Yu Xiaogang.
What if he eventually developed loyalty toward Spirit Hall?
Wouldn't that mean the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had spent years nurturing a future powerhouse for someone else?
However, Yu Xiaogang found the concern somewhat amusing.
Please.
He was only going there to study.
Not to join Spirit Hall.
More importantly—
He was the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect Master.
The Young Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
Even if he genuinely wanted to join Spirit Hall...
Would Spirit Hall actually dare accept him?
After all, his identity represented one of the Seven Great Clans.
Within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, he stood second only to his father.
One day, the entire Sect would likely belong to him.
Why would he abandon such a position?
At Spirit Hall, things were entirely different.
Above him would be the Pope.
The Enshrined Hall.
Countless elders.
Numerous Titled Douluos.
An entire hierarchy of powerful figures.
Yu Xiaogang almost laughed at the thought.
In the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, he was practically royalty.
At Spirit Hall, he'd simply be another talented disciple.
Was he insane?
Why would he voluntarily leave a place where he was second only to one person...
Just to find a whole crowd of people capable of ordering him around?
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