Qian Daoliu was truly not in a good mood facing Yun Ming. Being annoyed and having his disciple show off their affection right in front of him was infuriating. Therefore, after enduring a few rebukes, Yun Ming decisively grabbed Ya Li and ran off. Afterward, Yun Ming accompanied Ya Li on her vacation until her three-day God Trial break was nearing its end.
At the foot of Pope Mountain.
Ya Li looked at Yun Ming and said with a serious tone.
"Remember to write to me, and don't go disappearing again."
The previous incident still made Ya Li somewhat worried, even though she now knew that Yun Ming's strength had advanced further and that there was likely no one left on Douluo Star who could threaten his Life.
Watching the slight frown on Ya Li's brow, Yun Ming raised his hand to gently smooth it out and said warmly.
"Alright, I know. There won't be a next time."
"You need to take good care of yourself too, and don't push yourself too hard with your cultivation."
Ya Li said softly.
"I know."
"..."
The two bid their final farewells with reluctance before turning to leave. They both still had their own tasks and goals; now was not the time to stand still or stay together forever.
Breaking Clan land, Yang Wutian's Residence.
Bang, bang, bang--
Hearing the knocking, Yang Wutian, who was in the study reviewing the family business reports, looked up and responded.
"Come in!"
"What is it?"
The person who entered spoke up.
"Nothing much. Just coming to report to you."
"I'm back."
Hearing the familiar voice, Yang Wutian was stunned for a moment before looking up, discovering that it was indeed Yun Ming, who had been missing for several months, and said.
"You brat, you've finally returned!"
"How was it? What were your gains this time?"
Perhaps because he recognized Yun Ming's strength, even though he had been gone for months without a word, Yang Wutian was not as worried about Yun Ming's safety as Ya Li had been.
"The gains were good; I achieved what I set out to do," Yun Ming replied to Yang Wutian with a smile, and as he spoke, a Dark Crimson Gold Soul Ring emerged from beneath his feet.
Looking at the Soul Ring beneath Yun Ming's feet, which was a color unlike any he had ever seen, Yang Wutian stood up, his expression filled with astonishment.
"Ming Er, what is going on with this Soul Ring? Is it a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring?"
Although it was a bit different from Yang Wudi's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, he could only assume this predominantly red style was a variation of one.
"Something like that! It's just that the age is a bit higher (about eight hundred thousand years)," Yun Ming answered nonchalantly.
At Yun Ming's answer, Yang Wutian slammed the table in excitement and laughed loudly.
"Hahahaha--"
"Good! Very good!!"
"Not bad for being my, Yang Wutian's, grandson!"
Regarding Yang Wutian's reaction, Yun Ming smiled and said.
"It's alright. When the day comes that Fifth Grand Uncle breaks through to become a Title Douluo, I'll get you a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring as well."
Yang Wutian said loudly.
"Good! That's a promise from you, brat; I'll be waiting."
Yun Ming: "Alright."
"..."
After the grandfather and grandson, who hadn't seen each other in a long time, exchanged a few pleasantries, Yang Wutian told Yun Ming to go back and rest first. Since the child had just returned from outside, he naturally had to let Yun Ming get some rest.
Yun Ming said his goodbyes and left the study. After resting, he still had to report to his other grandfather!
A flash of silver light appeared on his body, and he vanished within a few breaths.
Crossing space, Yun Ming arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where he immediately saw his grandfather, who cared nothing for his dignity, sticking his rear end in the air while fiddling with medicinal herbs.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well contained some poisonous flowers and grasses that even their Breaking Clan did not recognize. Yang Wudi was obsessed with this field, and upon discovering unknown poisons right under his nose, he simply had to study them thoroughly.
"Grandfather!"
"Hmm? Ming Er, why are you here?" Upon Yun Ming's arrival, Yang Wudi turned around to greet him, getting straight to the point.
Yun Ming smiled in response.
"Having been away for so long, naturally, I had to come see you once I returned!"
Yang Wudi was somewhat confused. Had Yun Ming been gone for a long time? How did he not know?
However, although he didn't know the specific situation, as a grandfather, it wouldn't look good to admit he didn't know his grandson had been gone for a long time, and it might easily expose something, so he began to bluff with lightning-fast reflexes.
"Not bad, kid, at least you still have some filial piety."
Although his reaction was lightning-fast, he still gave himself away; Yun Ming had seen the look of confusion on Yang Wudi's face at the start. This struck him as rather strange. He had been gone for several months, so could it be that Yang Wudi hadn't received any news at all? Uh, that didn't seem entirely impossible.
Yun Ming recalled that Yang Wudi had already entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for seclusion before he had set off. If he hadn't returned to the family clan at all during this time, combined with the trusting attitude Yang Wutian had toward him, it didn't seem impossible after all.
"Grandfather, you haven't been back once since you started your seclusion, have you?" Yun Ming asked suspiciously.
"Of course not!"
Evil King: 'He has.'
Yang Wudi responded casually, sounding as if it were the truth, but unfortunately, he couldn't fool Yun Ming anymore; the Evil King had already read Yang Wudi's mind and relayed it to Yun Ming.
Hearing that Yang Wudi really hadn't returned, Yun Ming's expression shifted, turning serious as he entered lecture mode.
"You're lying, you clearly haven't been back at all!"
"How many times do I have to tell you? Even if you are a Title Douluo, you cannot stay in this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for too long. Why won't you listen!"
Yang Wudi spoke up to defend himself.
"I did not—"
Evil King: 'He did.'
Yun Ming flashed forward, arriving at Yang Wudi's side. He gripped his wrist and actively probed with his Spiritual Power, immediately discovering a large amount of ice and fire energy stagnating within his body.
"Liar."
"You have energy deposits inside you!"
Seeing that he had been caught red-handed, Yang Wudi found it difficult to keep up the act, but his dignity as a grandfather would not allow him to bow his head to his grandson, even though he knew he had gotten carried away researching medicine this time and had been a bit reckless.
"I was planning on leaving today anyway, it just so happens you returned today."
Yun Ming: "Really?"
Yang Wudi: "Really."
Evil King: 'False. He still wanted to stay and finish researching that herb.'
"Alright then, since I'm here, I'll give you a hand, Grandfather. I'll send you back and help you save some time!"
Yun Ming took the opening, a Black Soul Ring appearing beneath his feet. As it lit up, a Sky Support Mark appeared on Yang Wudi's wrist, and a burst of silver light flared.
"Wait—"
Seeing that Yun Ming intended to forcibly send him away, Yang Wudi wanted to tell him to wait, but he transformed into a streak of silver light and arrived outside the valley. Looking back at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he discovered that a layer of white light barrier had sealed the entire valley shut. At the same time, Yun Ming's voice drifted out from within the valley.
"Grandfather, resolve the energy in your body before you come back!"
"Otherwise, don't even think about entering the valley!"
Yang Wudi: "."
He was a bit stunned. Had he just been put in his place by his own grandson?!!
This was simply insubordination, a complete reversal of the natural order! Yang Wudi could not endure this grievance. With a push from his feet, he lunged toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
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