Chapter 77 A Pyrrhic Victory for the Wounded Yu Yuanzhen; Yu Tianheng Deceived!
Grandpa is injured?
His pupils contracted sharply, and his heart skipped a beat.
The grandfather who was as steadfast as a mountain in his heart, the grandfather who was always dignified and never showed weakness, was actually injured.
On his way back, he finally learned that Tang Hao, who had been missing in the Soul Master world for a long time, had reappeared and even directly broken into their Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
It was because of his battle with Tang Hao that his grandfather, Yu Yuanzhen, was injured.
Throughout the journey, he was filled with anxiety, fearing that his grandfather might be as described in the letter...
However, after entering the family and feeling the atmosphere within it, Yu Tianheng suddenly felt like he had been tricked.
Grandpa was indeed injured, but it wasn't nearly as serious as the letter described.
That pale face certainly needed rest, but it was definitely not to the point of an "emergency recall."
He felt cheated.
It was really unpleasant.
He had been standing in front of his grandfather's meditation room for almost fifteen minutes when Yu Tianheng finally took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Grandpa's familiar voice came from inside the door. It sounded a little weaker than usual, but it was still steady.
Yu Tianheng pushed open the door and entered.
The candlelight flickered in the quiet room. Yu Yuanzhen sat cross-legged on a futon, his chest wrapped in thick bandages, with traces of blood visible seeping out.
His face was indeed pale, his eyes were sunken, and he looked much more haggard.
But his eyes were still bright, and it was clear that his real injuries were not as serious as they appeared.
When Yu Tianheng met those eyes, his anger surged up again.
"Grandfather."
He walked up to his grandfather, his voice harsh.
"Your injury... is not as serious as the letter described."
Yu Yuanzhen looked at his most beloved grandson, and seeing the barely suppressed anger in his eyes, he felt a pang of bitterness in his heart.
"Tianheng."
He spoke slowly.
"I know you're blaming me."
"Is it my fault?"
Yu Tianheng's voice rose a few decibels.
"Grandpa, do you know how worried I was when I received the letter? I thought it was you... I thought it was you..."
He couldn't continue; he just pursed his lips tightly, his jaw clenched.
Yu Yuanzhen remained silent for a moment, then said softly.
"Don't stand, sit down and talk."
Yu Tianheng did not move.
"Sit down."
Yu Yuanzhen repeated himself, his voice carrying a hint of weary authority.
Yu Tianheng finally moved and sat cross-legged on the futon opposite his grandfather.
But he still stubbornly refused to look his grandfather in the eye.
Looking at his grandson's stubborn expression, Yu Yuanzhen suddenly felt like laughing.
This child looked just like him when he was young.
"Tianheng."
He sighed.
"I called you back because I was injured, but the more important reason is that Tang Hao has his eye on us."
Yu Tianheng suddenly raised his head.
"You are my grandson, and the most outstanding genius of this generation in the family."
Yu Yuanzhen continued, his voice low.
"Given Tang Hao's reckless personality, if he can't get revenge on me, he'll definitely target you. If he really decides to go after you, those three Soul Douluo from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy alone won't be able to protect you. I'm not comfortable leaving you outside."
Yu Tianheng frowned.
He understood his grandfather's concerns, but he did not agree with his grandfather's approach.
"Grandfather."
He looked directly into Yu Yuanzhen's eyes.
"Tang Hao's conflict with our family is because of that 100,000-year-old soul bone. If... if you really took his soul bone, wouldn't it have been better to just return it to him? Why did things have to come to this?"
Yu Yuanzhen's expression changed.
In that instant, Yu Tianheng saw a complex mix of emotions flash across his grandfather's eyes: helplessness, grievance, and even a hint of bitterness.
"What if I say I didn't take it?"
Yu Yuanzhen's voice was very soft, yet it was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake.
Yu Tianheng was stunned.
"Didn't you take it?"
He looked at his grandfather in disbelief.
"Why would he come knocking on our door if we didn't take it? So many people in Notting City saw you fight Tang Hao that day and take his soul bone..."
"That was fake!"
Yu Yuanzhen suddenly raised his voice, and then began to cough violently.
He clutched his chest, his face growing even paler, coughing so hard his whole body trembled.
"Grandfather!"
Yu Tianheng hurriedly got up, wanting to help him.
Yu Yuanzhen waved his hand, signaling him not to move.
He coughed for a while before gradually calming down and breathing heavily.
"The one who took Tang Hao's soul bone... was not me."
He spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice hoarse but firm.
"During that time, I was in seclusion within the family. Your second grandfather can testify for me, and all the elders of the family can testify for me!"
Yu Tianheng stood there blankly, his mind completely blank.
He knew his grandfather.
Yu Yuanzhen might be dignified, powerful, or ruthless in certain matters.
But he never lied, especially about things like this.
If what Grandpa said was true...
"Who... who is that?"
Yu Tianheng's voice trembled slightly.
"Who impersonated you and stole Tang Hao's soul bone?"
Yu Yuanzhen gave a wry smile.
There was an indescribable loneliness and helplessness in that smile.
"If I knew who was impersonating me, why would I keep provoking that madman Tang Hao?"
His voice carried a rare hint of weariness.
"Now we not only have to deal with Tang Hao's revenge, but also with an unknown, Title Douluo-level being lurking in the shadows, watching my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
He looked up at his grandson, his eyes filled with worry.
"That's why I urgently recalled you, Tianheng. You can blame me, you can hate me, but I must ensure your safety."
Yu Tianheng fell silent.
He stood before his grandfather, looking at his pale, weary face, at his worried eyes, at that shocking scar...
The anger in his heart receded like the tide.
"Grandfather..."
He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
"But we can't hide forever, can we?"
After a long silence, he finally asked the question.
Yu Yuanzhen shook his head.
"I've already sent people to investigate."
He said.
"At least until we find that mysterious person or explain things to Tang Hao, you should stay in the family."
He looked into his grandson's eyes, his tone pleading.
"As for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I have already asked your teacher Qin Ming for a long leave. You should focus on your cultivation within the family."
Yu Tianheng remained silent for a long time.
Finally, he nodded slowly.
"Good."
One word, yet it contained so many emotions—helplessness, compromise, resentment, but above all, understanding for his grandfather.
Yu Yuanzhen looked at his grandson, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.
"Go on, get some rest."
Yu Tianheng turned around, walked to the door, and then suddenly stopped.
He didn't turn around, but just whispered something.
"Grandpa, you need to get better soon."
Then, he pushed open the door and went out.
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