Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan
When it came to being unreliable in matters like these, Yu Luomian was undeniably at the top of the list.
After all, one of his illegitimate daughters had already reached the rank of Soul Sage, and she still hadn't returned to the clan to be officially recognized.
For Yu Luomian, his words were worth no more than a passing thought.
The disdainful glances from the other clan members made Yu Luomian's face flush red as he fell silent.
There was nothing he could say—his past misdeeds were well known.
Besides Liu Erlong, Yu Luomian had other children out in the world, but due to certain circumstances—such as their spirits not being the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon—he had never brought them back to the clan.
This wasn't exactly a secret within the clan. Everyone was well aware. After all, one could hardly point fingers in a clan of similarly "affectionate" individuals.
The dragon spirit not only brought immense power but also inherited the dragon's "passionate" nature.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had very few individuals devoted to a single partner; most were far from it.
Yu Yuanzhen, the clan leader, shifted the focus back to the matter at hand, brushing aside any further chastisement of Yu Luomian.
"The boy's surname is Li, and he seems to be around 12 to 14 years old. Everyone, think carefully. Who could he be?"
The goal now was clear: to identify which branch of the family Li Si belonged to or, at the very least, give him an official status so he could return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
The elders thought it over. With someone of Li Si's age, he could theoretically be the descendant of either their generation or one of the younger ones.
"Li Si…"
The name alone tempted some to make sarcastic remarks, but it was ultimately unimportant. To the strong, names didn't matter. A title would suffice later.
After a long discussion, the elders remained clueless. They summoned the younger generation back to the clan, but no one had any answers.
Everyone: "???"
The surname Li was already uncommon on the Douluo Continent, and identifying someone from events over a decade ago was no easy task.
Suddenly, Yu Luomian seemed to recall something.
"Big Brother, I remember that one of Grandfather's youngest brothers had a mutated spirit. He changed his surname to Li and left to roam the continent on his own. He never returned."
This incident had occurred when Yu Luomian was in his twenties. That particular uncle had been younger than Yu Luomian himself—only about seven or eight years old—when he left the family.
Yu Yuanzhen furrowed his brows at the memory. If they were talking about the same person, that boy was technically their "grand-uncle," even though he had been much younger than them when he left.
If Li Si was indeed his descendant, then he was either their uncle or their cousin.
As for why no one suspected Yu Xiaogang, it was simple: despite being expelled from the clan, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had kept meticulous records of his activities. Especially when it came to relationships, the clan would never allow a child with a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit to remain outside their protection.
Because Li Si had used the name "Tang San" during his time at Nuoding Academy, the clan had overlooked this detail.
"This boy… Ahem, he might be our uncle, or he might be a cousin. To be sure, we'll need to bring him back and compare the old family records."
The clan's original genealogy, compiled before the clan was officially established as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, had been gathering dust in storage. After becoming one of the Upper Three Sects, the clan had created a new genealogy under Yu Yuanzhen's leadership, with Yu Luomian as his second-in-command.
For those who had left the clan long ago, most no longer possessed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit, so the clan hadn't paid much attention to them. If they happened to come across one, they would simply bring them back into the fold.
The clan wasn't exactly begging anyone to return.
Both the Haotian Sect and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan followed similar practices.
Upon hearing Yu Yuanzhen's explanation, the younger generation was completely dumbfounded.
They had thought Li Si was either a junior or a peer. Who would've guessed he might be a super-generational elder?
This kind of scenario wasn't unusual in large clans. With just two or three generations of development, the descendants of the youngest branch often held higher seniority in terms of genealogy.
In the fantastical world of Douluo, this phenomenon was even more pronounced. Tang Hao had married and had children at 43—relatively early by Douluo standards.
Others, like Qian Xunji, didn't have children until their sixties.
"Let's find an opportunity to bring him back to the clan and decide after that," Yu Yuanzhen said.
It wouldn't be too awkward to welcome back a cousin. But calling a 12-year-old boy "Uncle" would be… unsettling for them.
Sunset Forest: Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well
Meanwhile, Li Si and Xiao Wu had arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well deep within the Sunset Forest.
Tang Hao, now clean-shaven and dressed more neatly, stood guard. His once-graying hair had returned to black, and his complexion was noticeably healthier.
"Who goes there?"
Tang Hao's thunderous roar carried the power of a Titled Douluo, his oppressive aura surging outward. This place had become his personal territory, and trespassers would be dealt with mercilessly.
"Old man, it's me."
Li Si remained calm, unperturbed by Tang Hao's intimidating aura.
"Huh? Little San, you've already reached Rank 60?"
Tang Hao immediately retracted his killing intent, a hint of surprise in his voice. He had told Li Si before: don't come back unless it was something important—like reaching Rank 60, which was a significant milestone.
After all, it marked the moment his spirit would evolve.
"Yes, I've reached Rank 60," Li Si nodded.
Tang Hao glanced at Li Si, then at Xiao Wu. Suddenly, his expression shifted, as if he had realized something, but he quickly returned to his usual demeanor.
"The stone you took from here—you used it for your little girlfriend, didn't you?" Tang Hao chuckled.
Li Si nodded without elaborating. He knew Tang Hao had likely noticed the changes in Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu blinked, startled. This burly man was Li Si's father? His aura was clearly that of a peak powerhouse—a Titled Douluo!
His words… What stone? Was he talking about the Yearning Heartbroken Red?
"How's my mother doing?" Li Si asked, still standing outside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Tang Hao had yet to let them in.
"She's doing well. Her cultivation has nearly recovered to the ten-thousand-year level," Tang Hao replied.
As he spoke, a thought seemed to strike him. He quickly retrieved a map from his pocket and tossed it to Li Si.
"This is a map of the Blue Silver Forest. Since you've reached the Soul Emperor rank, I'm not worried about your safety. Take your little girlfriend and go there."
Li Si: "???"
(Chapter Ends)