Chapter 119: The Emperor's Reward to the Royal Chef, the General's Kindness to the Carriage Driver
["Uncle Lin, if you want to absorb it, then go ahead and absorb it."]
[The sudden voice caused Lin Lang's body to stiffen. He jerked his head up and looked at Yu Xiaogang in disbelief.]
["What did you just say?"]
[Lin Lang thought he had misheard.]
["I said, if you want to absorb this Soul Bone, then absorb it."]
[Yu Xiaogang repeated what he had just said.]
["Xiao Gang, do you know what you're saying?"]
[Lin Lang approached Yu Xiaogang with heavy breathing and pressed his hands firmly onto Yu Xiaogang's shoulders.]
["Of course I know what I'm saying. I'm not afraid to tell you the truth—if these Soul Bones were for slots my father was missing, I would do everything in my power to ensure they reached his hands."]
["But it just so happens my father already has Soul Bones for both of these slots."]
["So even if I sent the Soul Bones back to the Sect, the person who would receive them would just be some Soul Douluo in the Sect."]
["Since that's the case, giving it directly to you saves a lot of trouble."]
[Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Lin Lang's hands on Yu Xiaogang's shoulders trembled slightly.]
["What about you? Have you not considered that given how much the Sect Master and the Sect value you, if this Soul Bone were sent back, it might eventually be allocated to you?"]
[Lin Lang stared deathly still into Yu Xiaogang's eyes as he asked.]
[He knew very well that Yu Xiaogang was a smart person, which was exactly why he couldn't understand this.]
[Yu Xiaogang knew the value of a Soul Bone and knew his status within the Sect.]
[Lin Lang believed Yu Xiaogang could definitely figure out that if the Soul Bone were sent back, the Sect Master would surely do his utmost to fight for it on his behalf.]
[Yet Yu Xiaogang chose to hand the Soul Bone directly to him for him to absorb.]
[Could it be that he had no designs on this Soul Bone at all?]
[As it turned out, that was exactly the case.]
["I don't want this Soul Bone."]
[Yu Xiaogang stated his thoughts directly.]
["A Soul Master's Cultivation process emphasizes compatibility."]
["It is so for Soul Rings, and I believe it is the same for Soul Bones."]
["Therefore, even if I were to absorb a Soul Bone, I would choose one that is compatible. Otherwise, I would rather not absorb one at all!"]
[Yu Xiaogang said categorically.]
[Back then, Yu Xiaogang had set himself on the path of Cultivation through the extreme stacking of attributes.]
[The changes brought by his first two Soul Rings made Yu Xiaogang realize he had chosen the right path.]
[Yu Xiaogang even felt that the reason his first two Soul Skills were so powerful was because the Soul Beasts he chose were highly compatible with Little Dragon.]
[With such a hypothesis, Yu Xiaogang would certainly continue to pursue attributes compatible with Little Dragon in the future.]
[This applied to Soul Rings, and even more so to Soul Bones.]
[He didn't want the foundation he had worked so hard to build to suffer any errors because he absorbed an incompatible Soul Bone.]
[If something really went wrong, he wouldn't even have a place to go cry about it.]
[Listening to Yu Xiaogang's words and watching his eyes, which didn't dodge in the slightest, Lin Lang understood that the other party was serious.]
["...Then have you not thought about the Sect Elders?"]
["They are also Soul Douluos. If they obtained a Soul Bone, they might be able to Breakthrough to Titled Douluo."]
["Besides, they are more closely related to you."]
[Lin Lang spoke again.]
[At this moment, Lin Lang himself didn't know what his mindset was. Normally, since Yu Xiaogang had said so, he should just follow his lead and absorb the Soul Bone.]
[Even if he were held accountable in the future, he could push the responsibility onto Yu Xiaogang.]
[But he still couldn't help but ask these questions.]
["But the key is, the person by my side right now is you, Uncle Lin."]
["If the Grand Elder or the others were here instead, I would have the same attitude."]
["Besides, Uncle Lin, if you're worried about being held accountable by the Sect for absorbing the Soul Bone, if it really comes down to it, I can just help you keep it a secret."]
["Even if it's found out, it doesn't matter. You can just push the responsibility onto me and my father. We can handle it!"]
[Yu Xiaogang shrugged. Lin Lang was his Dao Protector. Only by maintaining a good relationship with his Dao Protector could his safety truly be guaranteed.]
[This was just like how an Emperor would not offend his royal chef, and a General would treat his carriage driver well.]
["...I won't say much in the way of thanks. From now on, rest assured; there will never be a lapse in your safety!"]
[Lin Lang promised with great solemnity.]
[After saying this, he immediately sat cross-legged on the ground and began to refine the Soul Bone.]
[To the side, Yue Guan and Gui Mei were stunned the moment they heard Yu Xiaogang tell Lin Lang to refine the Soul Bone.]
[Seeing Lin Lang actually begin refining it, their hearts were filled with envy.]
[Two pairs of longing eyes looked toward Bibi Dong. They were fantasizing about Bibi Dong saying the same words as Yu Xiaogang.]
[Unfortunately, Bibi Dong remained silent for a while and ultimately didn't say a word.]
[Yue Guan and the other felt a sense of disappointment in their hearts.]
[They also understood Bibi Dong. As the Disciple of His Holiness the Pope, Bibi Dong herself was under immense pressure.]
[She wanted to gain the Pope's recognition and didn't want to do anything that would disappoint him, so she couldn't willfully give the Soul Bone directly to them.]
[Of course, understanding was one thing, but disappointment was also real.]
[Comparison only leads to hurt.]
[Now, Lin Lang was refining the Soul Bone while they watched from the side; this scene alone was enough to say everything.]
White World, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
"So, is this the reason why over all these years, you've done whatever Xiao Gang said, Lin Lang?"
Yu Yuanzhen raised an eyebrow as he looked down at Lin Lang.
If one were to ask who in the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect listened to Yu Xiaogang the most, the Sect would first nominate Lin Lang.
Sometimes people in the Sect would joke that if one day Yu Xiaogang told Lin Lang to die, Lin Lang would probably do it.
Many were curious why Lin Lang was so obedient to Yu Xiaogang. Even Yu Yuanzhen, the one who sent Lin Lang there, didn't know exactly what had happened.
Now it seems, it was because of this Soul Bone?
"Hahaha, how could that be?"
Lin Lang shook his head. Just as everyone was about to ask for specifics, Lin Lang continued.
"That was only the beginning of my loyalty to Young Master Xiao Gang."
Recalling the experiences of those years, Lin Lang had to admit that during the years he followed Yu Xiaogang, he was completely won over by this child who was decades younger than him.
It was a true submission, reaching a point where Lin Lang was willing to die for him without regret.
When Yu Xiaogang had fully grown and no longer needed his protection, Lin Lang had even felt lost for a good while because of it.
It was only under Yu Yuanzhen's guidance that he eventually came to terms with it.
A person like Yu Xiaogang was a giant dragon soaring through the sky; it was already good enough that they could accompany the dragon for a part of its journey.
In the future, carrying blessings and watching the other party go further was what they, as those close to Yu Xiaogang, should do.
"It's just a pity that the appearance of this heavenly curtain has added a stain to Young Master Xiao Gang's life."
Lin Lang looked at the heavenly curtain, recalling the pathetic performance of Yu Xiaogang in the parallel world.
How could a fellow like that be worthy of being Young Master Xiao Gang's counterpart?
Hmph, it's just that I have no way to get to that parallel world. Otherwise, I would definitely make that Yu Xiaogang over there experience the wrath of this Thunder Wolf Douluo!"
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