Dugu Yan's fair little hand hovered in the air, her body stiffening involuntarily, her face darkening, a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance welling up inside her: How could I possibly be interested in a little brat like you!
Yu Tianheng, standing nearby, was also precocious for his age. He seemed to realize that the relationship between Dugu Yan and Lin Yu wasn't what he had imagined, and his expression softened somewhat. He then tried to make his attitude as pleasant as possible: "Young man, I'm truly sorry. I thought some shady character was approaching Yanzi."
Still just a child, those few words were enough to plummet Lin Yu's opinion of him to rock bottom.
It's no wonder he's from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family; this arrogance truly stems from a deep-seated contempt for others. Upon
hearing this, Dugu Yan's expression also darkened.
Despite her young age, Dugu Bo and Dugu Xin hadn't kept many secrets from her. For example, the beautiful daffodil she had eaten recently, which caused her martial soul to evolve, was also thanks to Lin Yu.
Although somewhat spoiled, she was deeply influenced by Dugu Bo and his son, unlike some unreasonable women. She was also clear about right and wrong, and naturally grateful to those who had been kind to her. She
immediately lost interest in Yu Tianheng, who had initially shown some goodwill but had deliberately insulted Lin Yu in his words.
The girl snorted, "Yu Tianheng, my father and grandfather have never cared who I associate with. Who do you think you are, daring to tell me what to do! And who told you to call me Yanzi? Listen carefully, my full name is Dugu Yan!"
Yu Tianheng's expression changed instantly. He smiled awkwardly at Dugu Yan, completely unaware of his own disrespectful words. "Yanzi, it was my fault. I was planning to invite you out today. I heard before I came that the roast goose at Tianxue Manor, run by the Tiandou royal family, is excellent. Why don't I take you there to try it?"
Dugu Yan, like most girls, was indeed a little weak against delicious food.
However, Yu Tianheng forgot one crucial point: Dugu Yan's identity. As the granddaughter of Dugu Bo, the only Title Douluo in the Heaven Dou Empire, her access to the royal family's establishments was far easier than Yu Tianheng's.
Therefore, the young lady Dugu had no interest in the womanizing tricks Yu Tianheng had just learned from some of his clansmen; instead, she found them somewhat childish and laughable.
Lin Yu, however, became wary. In his previous life, he had read many book reviews.
(Many great book reviewers exist.)
Some speculated that the Dugu family had been in existence for at least four generations, with a powerful figure like Dugu Bo being a Title Douluo. Didn't anyone on the Douluo Continent wonder why the Dugu family had never been able to expand its lineage?
Others might not know, but Yu Tianheng, born into one of the three upper sects, couldn't possibly have been unaware of such rumors.
Knowing secrets unknown to ordinary people, Yu Tianheng's decision to approach Dugu Yan was highly likely aimed at Dugu Bo, the man behind her.
Lin Yu found the speculations of the experts far more exciting than reading novels, but upon closer reflection, they weren't entirely impossible. In
the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan, even within Yu Tianheng's generation alone, there was Yu Tianxin, a potential rival for the position of sect leader. Not to mention those older than Yu Tianheng, and even those younger, some might be contenders.
He couldn't be like the silly girl from the Ning family next door, with two Title Douluos supporting her, making it impossible for anyone to challenge her for the position.
Therefore, for the talented Yu Tianheng to truly stand out from his brothers would indeed be quite difficult.
Then, realizing his approach to flirting was inappropriate and failing to invite Dugu Yan, Yu Tianheng awkwardly chatted with the two for a few moments before hurriedly leaving.
Watching Yu Tianheng leave, a glint of light flashed in Lin Yu's eyes. "Kid, I'm truly sorry," he thought. "But your Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan is a broken ship. No matter what, I won't let Dugu Yan be taken by him, not to mention your ulterior motives weren't exactly pure to begin with."
He had originally planned to have Dugu Yan ask for leave in his place so he could leave directly, but now that wasn't possible.
Amidst Dugu Yan's confusion, Lin Yu sat obediently in his seat and listened to the morning's lessons. He then directly asked Qin Ming for leave, which Qin Ming readily granted.
It must be said, people change; the once passionate young man had been swayed by the privileges of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.
Subsequently, Lin Yu used the excuse of needing to go to Heavenly Dou City to successfully hitch a ride to the Dugu family home, returning directly with Dugu Yan.
Before Lin Yu and Dugu Yan even entered, they saw Dugu Bo already standing at the door, his smile kind and gentle, completely unlike the strange figure rumored in the Soul Master world.
No wonder, since he was also a doting granddaughter, even if Dugu Xin were still alive.
After greeting his beloved granddaughter, the in-between Dugu Bo thought of Lin Yu, his guest. "Long time no see, Xiao Yu!"
"Grandpa Dugu, hello!"
Lin Yu called out "Grandpa!" Dugu Bo sighed. "Xiao Yu, I've been to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but unfortunately, my strength is limited. Otherwise, I would have brought that old fellow Gu Rong to you to apologize."
He was naturally grateful to Dugu Bo for blocking the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's gate to avenge him.
It was precisely for this reason that he couldn't let Dugu Yan jump onto the broken ship of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect.
The group arrived at the Dugu family's courtyard, where Dugu Xin was meditating.
In the past ten years, Dugu Xin had wasted too much time due to the poison, to the point that Lin Zhan, whose talent was slightly inferior to his, had already become a Soul Saint, while he was still only a Soul Emperor.
To make up for past losses, Dugu Xin was now cultivating exceptionally diligently. Judging from his progress, he should be able to break through to Soul Saint in two or three years.
Perhaps he was calculating the time; Lin Yu and Dugu Yan had only been inside for a short while when he awoke from his meditation.
Seeing Lin Yu arrive, Dugu Xin was quite surprised, "Little Yu, what brings you here? I heard you've been staying at the Second Prince's residence lately."
Seeing Dugu Xin speak, Lin Yu timely blurted out, "Uncle Dugu, it's like this, today a naughty boy tried to kidnap Sister Yanzi!"
"What!"
"You're asking for it!"
Dugu Yan lightly covered her beautiful face; she knew this would happen.
Hearing that her beloved granddaughter was about to be kidnapped, how could a granddaughter-obsessed and daughter-obsessed person remain calm? [Yu
Tianheng indeed had designs on Dugu Bo; with the support of a Title Douluo behind him, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect couldn't avoid him no matter what choice they made.
]
(End of Chapter)