If we had to say who Yu Xiaowei feared the most, it would undoubtedly be Yu Yuanzhen, who was sitting in front of him.
"Uncle, you called for me."
Yu Yuanzhen, with his long black hair flowing and wearing a robe embroidered with the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family crest, leaned lazily in his chair.
Hearing Yu Xiaowei's voice, he opened his eyes slightly and said:
"You don't need to worry about Spirit Hall's matters. They won't bother you again."
"Thank you, Uncle."
The fact that Yu Yuanzhen had gone to destroy the Spirit Hall's gates was already known by everyone in the city. Yu Xiaowei wasn't stupid—he clearly understood who had protected him.
"I'll accompany your father to the Star Dou Great Forest to get a spirit ring in a few days. You need to behave at home and not cause any trouble."
"My father advanced to Soul Douluo?"
Yu Xiaowei exclaimed in shock. Yu Luomian, the lazy one, had actually started cultivating!
"Yes."
Yu Yuanzhen nodded lightly without saying much, though the smile at the corner of his mouth couldn't hide the joy in his heart.
To outsiders, Yu Yuanzhen seemed old-fashioned and ruthless.
But in truth, he was somewhat similar to Yu Luomian. Both were rather laid-back in everyday life, and the two brothers had a good relationship. Apart from quarrels over Yu Xiaogang, they had never fought otherwise.
"Alright, you're dismissed."
After Yu Xiaowei bowed and left, a middle-aged man with bandages on his head and arm was carried in.
"Father, we can't just let Xiao Wei's matter go like that."
Yu Yuanzhen, who had a gentle expression just moments ago, suddenly turned cold.
"Hmph, of course. The matter of my nephew being bullied is settled, but the matter of my son being hurt is not!"
"By the way, Xiao Meng, prepare a generous gift for Dugu Bo. Thanks to him this time—otherwise, Xiao Wei would've already been kidnapped and brainwashed by Salas."
"Spirit Hall is becoming more and more outrageous!"
...
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi was watching Ning Rongrong as she absorbed a spirit ring in front of him.
Everything was going smoothly and without danger.
He nodded with satisfaction.
As long as this spirit ring was successfully absorbed, Ning Rongrong would become a Soul Master.
She would also be the youngest Soul Master in the history of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Initially, he was worried that Ning Rongrong might struggle to absorb this 1,700-year-old spirit ring.
He didn't expect it to go this smoothly.
Recalling how he almost exploded his own body when absorbing a millennium spirit ring, he couldn't help but stroke his chin and mutter to himself:
"Could Xiao Wei's physical training method really be effective?"
"Seems like we should have all the children in the sect train according to his method."
Chen Xin stood behind him and smiled as he spoke.
"Congratulations, Sect Master. Rongrong is only 12, yet she's already reached the Soul Master level. With the Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, this is a great blessing for the sect!"
Ning Fengzhi beamed with a wide smile upon hearing this.
Gu Rong snorted coldly and said with resentment:
"Our genius was almost taken by Spirit Hall."
"If Dugu Bo hadn't been in seclusion at Sunset Forest and just happened to be friends with Xiao Wei, Rongrong would've already been kidnapped by that bastard Salas!"
"Fengzhi, Spirit Hall is extending its reach too far. If we don't send them a warning, they'll continue bullying the three great sects and act arrogantly in the future."
Ning Fengzhi's broad smile suddenly faded.
"I've already notified everyone that all collaborative projects with Spirit Hall this year are to be canceled."
"It's a pity Salas escaped so quickly, otherwise he would've been heavily punished."
"Fortunately, Dugu Bo was there. Uncle Gu, we must prepare a generous gift to express our gratitude."
...
At Liu Erlong's small cottage in Lan Ba Academy.
Yu Xiaowei was facing Dugu Bo.
Liu Erlong, known for her fierce personality, was now kneeling submissively by their side, preparing tea.
"You little brat, are you really going to waste my promise on something this trivial?"
Dugu Bo asked incredulously as he sipped his tea comfortably.
This was the promise of a Rank 92 Titled Douluo.
Something most people could only dream of—yet this boy wanted all his herbs in exchange.
Did he even realize that those herbs were just lying around, useless to him?
Though valuable, to Dugu Bo, they were no different from a pile of junk—just prettier looking.
Yu Xiaowei nodded seriously.
The herbs were only temporary. One day, I'll bring my tribe to consume all of them.
Seeing his expression, Dugu Bo realized he was serious and shrugged.
"Fine, no problem."
"Senior, the next matter is the second one."
"Are you sure you've thought this through?"
Dugu Bo looked displeased. Why had Yu Xiaowei used his promise?
When ordinary people got a promise from a Titled Douluo, they would go pray at their ancestors' graves and think long and hard before using it.
Who would use it as casually as drinking warm water?
"Alright then, please become a teacher at our Blue Tyrant Academy."
Yu Xiaowei bowed deeply and respectfully to Dugu Bo.
Upon hearing his words and seeing his posture, Liu Erlong trembled and covered her mouth with teary eyes.
Oh my god!
If a Titled Douluo were to become a teacher, her Blue Tyrant Academy would no longer be the lowest-ranked advanced soul master academy in Heaven Dou City!
She never imagined her usually careless younger brother would actually care so much about the school.
But Dugu Bo frowned and flatly refused.
"No. I've always lived a free life. This is my principle—I can't change that."
"When Spirit Hall recruited me, I didn't join. When the Heaven Dou Imperial Family tried, I just became an idle consultant."
"And now you want to tie me down to your shabby little academy just because of a promise?"
"No way. Pick something else."
Yu Xiaowei didn't budge. He remained deeply bowed without saying a word.
Seeing this, Liu Erlong bit her lip and bowed like Yu Xiaowei.
"No, even if you both kneel and beg me today, I won't agree."
"If you keep this up, I'll leave. Find someone else to fulfill your wish."
Dugu Bo gestured for them to stand, but Yu Xiaowei and Liu Erlong didn't move.
The three of them were stuck in a deadlock—no one backing down.
"Hoo... hoo..."
Breathing heavily in anger, Dugu Bo glared at Yu Xiaowei and Liu Erlong and gritted his teeth.
"Let me ask, is there really no room for negotiation on this?"
"Yes."
Yu Xiaowei lowered his head and uttered the word from his throat.
"Sigh, I must really owe you, Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family..."
"Fine, get up. I agree."
Dugu Bo sat back down, shaking his head helplessly.
"Thank you, Senior. Thank you, Senior."
Liu Erlong immediately stood and ran behind Dugu Bo to massage his shoulders and back.
Unlike Liu Erlong's excitement, Yu Xiaowei remained calm, as if he had known all along that Dugu Bo would agree.
"Senior, the next is the third matter."
Cough—!
Upon hearing that, Dugu Bo instantly spat out the tea he had just drunk.
"You little brat, aren't you going too far?!"
"Senior, whether you agree or not, you must agree to my next request."
Dugu Bo was so furious that he laughed. He crossed his arms and sneered at Yu Xiaowei.
"Oh? Then let's hear it."
"This junior's third request is that you become a guest elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family."
Dugu Bo was instantly enraged and nearly exploded when he heard Yu Xiaowei's soft-spoken request.
"If you agree, I'll tell you how to remove the poison from Dugu Yan's body."
"You don't have to lose your hair anymore."
Like being struck by lightning, Dugu Bo pointed at Yu Xiaowei, trembling.
His lips quivered like he wanted to say something but couldn't.