novelhk Chapter 112 A Pathetic Woman
Chapter 112 A Pathetic Woman
Chapter 112 A Pathetic Woman
"I'm not fighting anymore, I'm exhausted!" Liu Erlong finally shouted, plopped down on the ground, and panted heavily.
Yu Tianyun also stopped what she was doing, a relaxed smile on her face: "Aunt, you flatter me."
Liu Erlong rolled her eyes at him, annoyed: "Don't be so smug, I'll definitely beat you next time."
At this moment, Liu Erlong had completely released the anger that had been building up in her heart, and felt incredibly refreshed. She looked up at Yu Tianyun's handsome face, and for some reason, she suddenly found him quite pleasing to the eye.
Yu Tianyun also achieved his goal; he could feel that his cultivation speed of soul power had increased slightly.
Both of them were exhausted and lay down on the edge of the small pond without any regard for their appearance.
Fortunately, neither of them used their soul skills this time, which saved the place from disaster and prevented a scene of utter chaos like the last time.
"Not bad, I didn't expect you to be so stamina at only the Soul Sect realm." Liu Erlong couldn't help but sigh, then reached out her slender hand to gently gather her slightly messy hair, turned to the side, propped her head up with her left hand, and looked at Yu Tianyun with eyes as clear as water. Looking at the handsome young man in front of her, his slightly familiar face made her feel a little dazed.
Upon hearing Liu Erlong's praise, Yu Tianyun nearly coughed up blood in shock. He turned his head, looking at Liu Erlong speechlessly, hesitant to speak. He knew Liu Erlong was simple-minded and oblivious, unlike Ning Rongrong, that little devil who seemed to know everything, but these words were too easy to misunderstand.
After holding it in for a long time, Yu Tianyun finally blurted out, "Auntie, it felt good to fight with me, didn't it?"
"Mmm." Liu Erlong nodded in agreement subconsciously. The exhilarating fight with Yu Tianyun had lessened her worries and made her feel much better.
This is perfectly normal. After all, the body releases dopamine after exercise, which improves a person's mood.
Yu Tianyun then said, "How about I come over every day to spar with you from now on?"
"Okay." A look of joy appeared on Liu Erlong's face.
Just then, Liu Erlong suddenly began to sing.
"I have trouble falling asleep at night. What can I use to numb the air?"
"Don't let your emotions get the better of you, or you'll be overwhelmed with them."
It's not that I don't want you to be with me, it's just that there are some things you can't understand.
"With defenses down, loneliness follows."
……
As the song drifted on, Yu Tianyun helplessly covered his ears, feeling that the song sounded better when sung by a male singer.
Moreover, when Liu Erlong sang this song, it was obvious that he was thinking of his uncle again, and for some reason, Yu Tianyun felt very uncomfortable.
A few minutes later, Liu Erlong noticed out of the corner of her eye that Yu Tianyun was covering his ears with his hands and looked constipated. She couldn't help but reach out and pinch his ear hard, saying in an annoyed tone:
What are you doing?
"Do I sing terribly?"
"It sounds good, it sounds good." Yu Tianyun winced in pain and quickly nodded in response.
"Hmph! You brat." Liu Erlong snorted lightly before releasing her hand.
"Tasteless!"
Yu Tianyun rubbed her reddened ears and said softly, "Auntie, why don't you tell me the story behind this song?"
As soon as Yu Tianyun finished speaking, Liu Erlong's expression suddenly became somewhat dazed, and a sense of sorrow and loneliness welled up in his heart.
Liu Erlong remained silent for a long time before finally speaking slowly: "This song actually carries my memories of the past. Back then, your uncle and I..." Her voice trembled slightly, choked with emotion, and tears welled up in her eyes.
The story is long, but it begins after Yu Xiaogang, Flander, and Liu Erlong meet and embark on a journey across the vast continent. During this time, Liu Erlong gradually develops feelings for Yu Xiaogang.
Then, just as they were about to get married, Yu Tianyun's second grandfather suddenly jumped out and pointed out that they were cousins.
This news was like a bolt from the blue for the two of them.
Yu Xiaogang immediately broke down, unable to face this cruel reality, and chose to keep running away, never daring to see Liu Erlong again.
Liu Erlong, a woman of strong emotions who loves and hates without regard for societal norms, relentlessly searches for Yu Xiaogang, but to no avail.
Later, she came to Tiandou City and, with the support of Yu Luomian, founded Lanba Academy.
Yu Tianyun listened with great interest at first, but later found it somewhat boring and gradually became drowsy.
"You brat, were you even listening?" Liu Erlong had just finished recounting his love story and was eagerly anticipating Yu Tianyun's opinion when he turned his head and saw Yu Tianyun's drooping head and slightly open mouth, clearly already fast asleep.
Liu Erlong was instantly enraged. She reached out and grabbed Yu Tianyun's ear, shouting, "You brat! I was getting so into the story, and you fell asleep!"
Yu Tianyun was instantly awakened by the pain in her ear and quickly begged for forgiveness, "Auntie, Auntie, I was wrong."
Liu Erlong released his grip and said irritably, "Hmph, then tell me, how much of what I just said did you actually take in?"
Yu Tianyun rubbed his reddened ears and said awkwardly, "Auntie, I...I heard everything, but I just couldn't hold back at the end. Your and Uncle's experiences are so complicated, it's really a cruel twist of fate."
Seeing this, Liu Erlong smiled with satisfaction, but then said with a worried expression, "Tianyun, what do you think I should do to be with your uncle?"
Uh……
Yu Tianyun was immediately stunned. What was he supposed to say? This was a marriage between close relatives, and everyone in the family was firmly against it!
Of course, if this happened to him, Yu Tianyun felt he wouldn't run away from it, and he wouldn't care so much about worldly opinions.
However, he is now standing on the side of his family, and as the saying goes, one's position determines one's perspective. He can only express sympathy for Liu Erlong's tragedy, but cannot offer any support.
So he slowly began to speak: "Aunt, do you think marriage between close relatives is reasonable?"
"What's unreasonable about it? Xiaogang and I are truly in love. Why should two people who love each other have to care about the opinions of the world?" Liu Erlong's words were urgent and agitated, and sadness surged like a tidal wave, with tears welling up in her eyes.
"You may not care, but your uncle does! Otherwise, why would he abandon you on your wedding day and run away alone instead of standing up and taking responsibility openly?" Yu Tianyun's tone was as calm as water.
Liu Erlong was speechless for a moment; she didn't know how to refute it.
Yu Tianyun continued, "In the end, it's all because of Uncle's fragile pride. He's too cowardly and afraid to take responsibility, only knowing how to run away. If this happened to me, I would never abandon my fiancée and leave alone. Aunt, a man without responsibility is not worth your sadness."
"Stop talking!" Liu Erlong's eyes were red, and two lines of tears were already flowing uncontrollably down her face. Her gaze towards Yu Tianyun was filled with anger.
"Xiao Gang isn't as bad as you say. And... he's your uncle, you shouldn't talk about him like that..." Liu Erlong's voice grew softer and softer until she finally curled up her legs and buried her head in her hands, crying.
Seeing Liu Erlong so heartbroken, Yu Tianyun felt a pang of pity. At the same time, he felt even more disgust and contempt for Yu Xiaogang, his own uncle; such a person was utterly unworthy of Liu Erlong's devoted love for him.
As dusk settled, a gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness. Yu Tianyun reached out a hand, intending to offer comfort, but ultimately shook his head, struggled to his feet, and left with heavy steps.
……
The next afternoon, Yu Tianyun arrived at Liu Erlong's place as promised.
As if nothing had happened, the two tacitly agreed not to mention what happened yesterday.
Without much verbal communication, as if they were telepathically connected, they instantly launched into a fierce battle.
The thrilling battle finally ended as evening approached. Both were exhausted and lay undignifiedly by the pool, letting the gentle evening breeze caress their faces.
This time, they all tacitly chose to remain silent, simply gazing quietly at the shimmering water, their thoughts seemingly drifting away with the gently rippling waves.
After a long while, Liu Erlong broke the silence first. Her eyes were full of curiosity as she asked softly, "Tianyun, how did you become so powerful? You were only at the Soul Sect level and you were able to defeat a Soul Saint. I even think you are comparable to a Soul Douluo. And your Soul Rings are even more unbelievable."
Yu Tianyun turned to look at that stunningly beautiful face and said softly, "The reason I possess such strength is actually due to only three reasons: talent, hard work, and opportunity."
"I started training my body diligently when I was three years old, and at the age of six, I was fortunate enough to awaken my innate full soul power. With my strong physical attributes, my first soul ring was able to absorb one with a lifespan of up to six hundred years."
"After that, I never slacked off. I worked hard every day in the gravity training room, and my physical fitness continued to improve. Eventually, even the highest gravity in the gravity training room could not satisfy me."
"As a result, the number of years my second, third, and fourth spirit rings absorbed all exceeded what ordinary people could bear."
"My second spirit ring is 1,500 years, my third spirit ring is 6,000 years, and my fourth spirit ring is 20,000 years."
"Of course, it's difficult to achieve this with just hard work and talent; you also need opportunities. After obtaining some opportunities, I was able to fully transform into a dragon."
"After that, my strength increased greatly, and I obtained a great opportunity in the sect's secret realm, which made my soul rings more than 50,000 years old. As for why they were upgraded to 50,000 years old, I myself don't know."
"But you can't have such strength just by chance. Without a certain amount of effort and talent, even if opportunity is in front of you, you won't be able to take advantage of it..."
Liu Erlong frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then asked his question: "Tianyun, but Xiaogang said that the maximum age of the first soul ring a soul master can absorb is 423 years, the second soul ring is 764 years, the third soul ring is 1760 years, the fourth soul ring is 5000 years, and the fifth soul ring is..."
Yu Tianyun felt it was necessary to let Liu Erlong know the correct theory of Soul Masters and shatter the perfect image of Yu Xiaogang in her heart. Perhaps in this way, she would gradually forget Yu Xiaogang and thus stop rejecting the family.
So he said calmly, "Auntie, Uncle Xiaogang's theory has major flaws. There's no fixed limit to the age of spirit rings a spirit master can absorb!"
"The age limit for a Soul Master to absorb a Soul Ring mainly depends on the Soul Master's physical condition. Also, when absorbing a Soul Ring that is over ten thousand years old, there will be a soul shock, and one must have strong enough mental power to absorb it. It's not like what Uncle Xiao Gang said, that there is a strict age limit."
"No, how could Xiaogang's theory be wrong?" Liu Erlong frowned, unwilling to believe Yu Tianyun's words.
"Auntie, I've given you a living example, and you still don't believe me? Uncle Xiaogang is just too stubborn and eccentric. He always studies alone, without exchanging ideas or practicing with other Soul Masters. He just takes the data from his predecessors and summarizes it, thinking he's right. In fact, his theories are outdated and can't adapt to today's ever-changing situation."
Liu Erlong sat up, her emotions slightly agitated, and said, "You're not allowed to talk about him like that! Xiaogang has put in so much effort, and his theories have helped many people."
Yu Tianyun also sat up, looking at Liu Erlong's pretty face, and said earnestly, "Aunt, I didn't mean to slander him, I just hope you can look at the facts objectively. Times are constantly progressing, and the cultivation methods of Soul Masters are also constantly evolving."
Liu Erlong was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Perhaps what you said makes some sense, but in my heart, Xiaogang will always be the most talented."
Yu Tianyun sighed helplessly and said, "Auntie, I understand your feelings for Uncle Xiaogang, but we also have to face reality."
At this moment, Liu Erlong stopped talking and just stared into the distance with a complicated expression.
How could Yu Xiaogang's flawless image in her heart be easily shaken by Yu Tianyun's few words? Changing her fixed ideas would undoubtedly take a long time, and Yu Tianyun just happened to have enough patience and time to wait.
Without lingering, Yu Tianyun returned to his own private world, leaving Liu Erlong alone, lost in thought.
Every day after that, Yu Tianyun would come here to fight Liu Erlong. After the battle, the two would chat for a while. Gradually, Liu Erlong began to look forward to Yu Tianyun's arrival every day. Perhaps it was because she had been alone before and was too lonely and bored, or perhaps it was because she had someone to confide in, or perhaps it was for some other reason. In short, Liu Erlong gradually developed a dependence on Yu Tianyun.
……
On the other side!
Ning Rongrong finally returned after being away for a week.
However, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin also returned with her, while Bone Douluo Gu Rong was probably guarding the house.
Ning Fengzhi's personal visit was undoubtedly to express his gratitude to Yu Tianyun. At this moment, his brows were filled with a spirited and triumphant air, for no other reason than that he had already become a level 81 Soul Douluo.
Not only that, Ning Rongrong also successfully obtained a spirit ring, and her spirit power level soared like a rocket, jumping to level 35 in one go!
Discounting the one level of soul power gained from absorbing the soul ring, she increased her soul power by a total of eight levels! Such a huge increase surprised Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo.
When Ning Rongrong, along with Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo behind her, suddenly appeared, Yu Tianyun remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic. After all, he was bound by his father-in-law's generosity and trusted that his father-in-law wouldn't make things difficult for him. Therefore, instead of having the women step aside, he openly and generously welcomed Ning Fengzhi and the others in.
As Ning Fengzhi stepped into the courtyard, his eyelids twitched uncontrollably as his gaze swept over the group of women behind Yu Tianyun.
He counted carefully, one, two, three... there were a total of seven!
Yu Tianyun was accompanied by seven women. Actually, only six of them were Yu Tianyun's women; Ye Lingling didn't count yet. But even excluding Ye Lingling, Yu Tianyun still had six women by his side, which was quite a number!
This made Ning Fengzhi's feelings somewhat complicated, but he didn't show it. Just as Yu Tianyun had expected, "He who eats another's food is bound to him, and he who takes another's money is bound to him."
He had truly owed someone a tremendous favor, so even if Yu Tianyun went further out of line, he couldn't bring himself to get angry.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin, witnessing this scene, also wore a helpless expression, sighing inwardly, "Oh well, as long as Rongrong is willing, that's fine."
Yu Tianyun hurriedly stepped forward, smiling, and said to Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, "Father-in-law, Grandpa Sword, what brings you here?"
Ning Fengzhi immediately smiled warmly and replied, "Tianyun, the gift you gave us is far too precious and of extraordinary significance. That's why your Sword Grandfather and I came here specifically to thank you. Your Bone Grandfather had to stay at the sect and couldn't come along, please don't mind."
As he spoke, he handed over a beautiful and exquisite ring. "This is a little gift for you. Please don't mind it."
Yu Tianyun immediately recognized the ring as a storage soul tool. He looked a little embarrassed and said, "Father-in-law, you are too kind. We are all family. It is my duty to prepare gifts for you, Grandpa Sword, and Grandpa Bone."
Although he appeared somewhat embarrassed, he did not actually refuse and reached out to take the storage ring soul tool.
Seeing Yu Tianyun accept the carefully prepared gift, Ning Fengzhi's expression instantly became extremely solemn. He continued, "Tianyun, if you ever need our help in the future, please let us know. When you have time, please visit the sect more often. I'm entrusting Rongrong to you now. We'll head back now."
Yu Tianyun naturally wouldn't refuse Ning Fengzhi's promise. After all, his next soul ring target was the 100,000-year level, and at that time, he would definitely need to bring more Title Douluos with him to ensure his safety.
Yu Tianyun smiled brightly and said, "Okay, I'll definitely ask if I need anything. Father-in-law, Grandpa Jian, please take care."
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly and said no more. His promise was indeed sincere. Regardless of his ultimate motives, Ning Fengzhi had now decided to completely align himself with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect.
Over the past few days, Ning Rongrong had also shared some information about Yu Tianyun with him. He understood that Yu Tianyun was undoubtedly the most dazzling star of this era, without exception, and perhaps even the ninety-ninth level wouldn't be his final destination.
Ning Fengzhi turned to Chen Xin and said, "Uncle Jian, let's go. We still have matters to attend to back at the sect."
Chen Xin nodded in agreement, then summoned the Seven Kill Sword, and took Ning Fengzhi into the air, flying towards the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Yu Tianyun channeled a wisp of his spiritual power to examine the storage ring soul tool Ning Fengzhi had just given him. What he saw immediately shocked him. Inside, there was a mountain of gold soul coins, like a glittering golden mountain, roughly estimated to be over ten million. At the same time, there were also various other rare and precious treasures, dazzling the eye. And the internal space of this storage ring was a staggering two hundred cubic meters!
Yu Tianyun couldn't help but marvel at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's immense wealth and inhuman extravagance!
(End of this chapter)