Chapter 27 Treatment Equivalent to that of a Contra Master
"Xiaogang, are you sure everything on this is real and not something you made up?"
The Second Elder pointed at the documents, looking at Yu Xiaogang with anticipation.
Although the elders all felt that the information was likely detailed enough not to be fabricated, the details were quite compelling.
But they couldn't believe it; they couldn't believe that such a significant discovery could have been made by Yu Xiaogang, a child who was only six years old.
"Don't let it be that Ye Hengchuan didn't discover it, and just gave you the credit to make things easier for you."
[The Third Elder suddenly spoke up.]
"Shut up, all of you! Do you think my son is the kind of person who would talk nonsense?"
["Since I couldn't discover the secret of whale glue myself, I assumed my son, Xiaogang, wouldn't be able to either."]
"What's that saying again? Ability has nothing to do with age."
"I think you're all just jealous that your sons aren't as capable as mine!"
As soon as the Third Elder spoke, Yu Yuanzhen's eyes widened immediately.
Right now, in Yu Yuanzhen's mind, Yu Xiaogang is a model son, and no one can say a bad word about him!
"Uncle Ye helped me during the experiment, and he also helped me mobilize manpower and resources."
"But I was the one who led the experiment!"
Yu Xiaogang, without flinching, spoke up as well.
Normally, Yu Xiaogang would definitely give more credit to Ye Hengchuan, but not now.
He has to prove his abilities to everyone.
After all, this concerns the reputation of both himself and his father, Yu Yuanzhen, and also their future access to resources.
"Okay, okay, it's you, that's good."
"It's truly unexpected that God didn't give you enough talent, Xiaogang, but He gave you enough wisdom."
"Haha, Whale Glue! With this discovery, the people of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will grow stronger and stronger!"
"Sooner or later, our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will become the leader of the three upper sects!"
The Grand Elder was envisioning the future with a look of delight on his face.
At that moment, he seemed to already see his sect's future as the leader of the three upper sects.
"Elder, now that Xiaogang has made this discovery, shouldn't he receive appropriate treatment?"
[Yu Yuanzhen spoke up to remind him.]
"Yes, yes, that's natural."
This time it was the Second Elder's turn to speak.
After spending time together, Yu Xiaogang had gained a certain understanding of the family elders.
The Grand Elder assists his father in managing the family; what he cares about most is the sect.
As long as it brings benefits to the sect, he'll give you the green light all the way.
The Second Elder is rather rigid, and often handles things in a strictly businesslike manner.
[Therefore, it was he who stepped forward to explain everything to Yu Xiaogang.]
As for the Third Elder, although he is also devoted to the family, he is somewhat self-serving.
Right now, the Grand Elder's eyes are practically glued to those documents.
His choice is pretty self-evident.
The Second Elder always handled things in a strictly businesslike manner, and it was precisely this attitude that made Yu Xiaogang feel most at ease.
As for the Third Elder...
Yu Xiaogang glanced at the Third Elder, who was staring at the documents with a somewhat unwilling expression.
Although he didn't know the source of his resentment, it doesn't matter. The Grand Elder and Second Elder are on his side, and no matter how much the Third Elder opposes him, it won't make a difference.
As expected.
"Xiaogang, I might have said some harsh things before, please don't take it to heart."
The Second Elder spoke with a sincere expression.
"At that time, we didn't know you could contribute to the sect, so we disagreed with the benefits your father applied for on your behalf."
"But things are different now."
"You've proven your abilities to the family, and the family will naturally reward you accordingly."
"Based on the information about whale glue you provided, the family's future is limitless."
"This brings more to the family than you could by awakening your innate full soul power."
"In my opinion, I'll give you the same treatment as a Soul Douluo in the family!"
The Second Elder stated his thoughts directly.
From the family's perspective, he felt the reward was even somewhat low.
"The treatment given to a Contra Master? To a kid with innate soul power level one? Are you crazy?"
The Third Elder stared at the Second Elder in disbelief, unable to believe those words had come from his mouth.
[This is the treatment a Contra gets!]
[How many Soul Douluos are there in the entire Douluo Continent? In their Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, only a few elders are Soul Douluos.]
[Giving Yu Xiaogang the same treatment as a Contra Douluo would practically grant him the same status as oneself, wouldn't it?]
"What do you mean I'm crazy? I've already reduced some of the rewards. Logically speaking, I should have given Xiaogang the treatment of a Title Douluo."
"It's a pity his talent is still too poor, so they demoted him by one level."
The Second Elder frowned, looking at the Third Elder with displeasure.
As the most impartial elder in the family, he didn't particularly like hearing others question him.
"I also agree with this plan; Xiaogang should be treated like a Contra Master."
The Grand Elder, who had been glued to the documents, finally looked up, glanced at the Third Elder, and then approached Yu Xiaogang with a smile.
A large hand landed on Yu Xiaogang's head. Yu Xiaogang shook his head, but couldn't shake it off, and could only look helplessly at the Grand Elder.
The Grand Elder chuckled at Yu Xiaogang's reaction and then continued:
The appearance of whale glue will directly overturn the original rules for obtaining spirit rings based on their age.
["The first spirit ring in five hundred years, the second spirit ring in nine hundred years, even the first spirit ring in seven hundred years, and the second spirit ring in one thousand years"]
"A second spirit ring that's a thousand years old—I believe that at least all the Soul Douluos should know the significance of this."
The Third Elder remained silent.
"If the second spirit ring can be tested for a thousand years, then the third spirit ring can be tested for five thousand years, and the fourth spirit ring can be tested for ten thousand years!"
"A second spirit ring that lasts a thousand years, a fourth spirit ring that lasts ten thousand years"
"I'm not going to spout any high-sounding nonsense. I just want you to put yourselves in my shoes and think about what would happen if we changed our setup to this."
"What level are we at now?"
No one spoke, but the Second Elder and Third Elder simultaneously conjured up a ranking system in their minds.
That's the highest level a Soul Master strives for their entire life—Title Douluo!
"If we had whale glue when we were cultivating back then, we could all have become Title Douluos by now!"
"A single sect can have at least four Title Douluos!"
At this point, the Grand Elder's eyes held a mixture of regret and anticipation.
"Although our generation cannot realize this vision, our sect can achieve it in the future."
"Now, do you still think it's excessive to give Xiaogang the treatment of a Contra Master?"
[end of the chapter]