Chapter 10 Knowing
After his initial surprise, Tang Hao asked curiously, "Xiao Yu, what type of martial soul do you have?"
Ye Yu stated directly: "Support type."
Tang Hao and Tang San were astonished when they heard this. It was a support-type martial soul, yet the body was so terrifying.
I didn't ask any more questions. Maybe he, like Tang San, also has twin martial souls.
Then, the hammering continued, and in half a day, one hundred pieces of heavy iron were forged.
Tang Hao crafted fifty pieces, Ye Yu forty pieces, and Tang for thirty pieces.
The black iron was woven together, resembling a layer of armor, and worn on his arms and legs. Instantly, Ye Yu felt his limbs become heavier.
Although there were some obstacles and discomfort from tinkering, it still served as a training exercise.
"Thank you, Uncle, Xiao San, I'm leaving now."
Ye Yu raised his hand and slowly waved it, then left with heavy steps, leaving a footprint with each step.
Even Tang Hao had high hopes for Ye Yu, believing that he might break his own record and become the new youngest Title Douluo.
Tang Hao exclaimed, "As a support-type Soul Master, he didn't think about relying on Battle Soul Masters, but instead worked harder to hone himself. This kid's future is limitless."
Tang San nodded in agreement and said firmly, "Dad, I will work even harder!"
After Ye Yu left, he went to an open space and began to punch and kick. Because of the heavy iron, his punches were not very fast, and he couldn't even make a whistling sound.
Ye Yu set a goal for himself: "Before going to the Soul Master School in three months, my punching and kicking speed will be able to produce a whistling sound!"
When night fell, Ye Yu returned home, and Old Jack had already come back.
With each step Ye Yu took, a muffled thud was heard, and the ground shook. Old Jack carefully examined Ye Yu and noticed that his limbs had become noticeably thicker.
When he lifted the clothes, Old Jack's eyes widened in surprise. His arms and legs were wrapped in four layers of heavy iron.
Old Jack instructed, "Xiaoyu, I no longer object to your cultivation, and I've even secured a spot. This year, our Holy Soul Village has two spots for co-students. Three months from now, I'll take you and Xiao San to the Notting Junior Soul Master Academy."
Ye Yu was overjoyed; Old Jack had finally come to his senses.
"However, you can't push yourself like this anymore, or you'll ruin your health. Although I'm not your biological grandfather, it breaks my heart to see you like this."
After six years of getting along, Old Jack had come to regard Ye Yu as his own grandson.
Ye Yu naturally regarded Old Jack as family, patted his chest and said, "Grandpa, don't worry, you know how powerful my body is. This kind of intense training won't tire me out. Besides, now that you've come to your senses and are no longer trying to stop me from becoming a Soul Master, I need to work even harder to improve myself. Otherwise, it would be dangerous for me to be weak when I'm out in the world."
Old Jack was speechless and could only nod; you have to give up something to gain something.
Compared to the hardships now, it's better than facing danger and losing your life later.
"You little rascal, I've never been able to say a word to you. Do as you please," Old Jack said with a wry smile.
Ye Yu asked curiously, "Grandpa, how did you suddenly come to your senses?"
"Sigh, there's nothing I can do if you don't want to understand. I can't stop you now." Old Jack sighed softly, then hesitated for a moment before making his decision.
"Xiaoyu, aren't you curious about your background?"
Ye Yu was startled when he heard this; Old Jack was about to tell him something.
"Yes, I want to know!" Ye Yu nodded emphatically.
Old Jack sighed softly, "Then I'll tell you today, but I don't know much."
Old Jack recalled that day six years ago.
"Actually, the first time I met you wasn't in the fields outside the village. Six years ago, it was raining heavily that day. I was walking back to the village when I slipped and tumbled down a hillside, sustaining serious injuries. My leg was cut open and bleeding profusely. I called for help for a long time, but no one came. It would have been very dangerous to continue."
"Just when I was in despair, a woman staggered over. The moment I saw her, that scene, I will never forget it for the rest of my life."
At this point, old Jack was filled with utter horror.
Ye Yu's heart tightened. Was the woman she was talking about his mother...?
"Her clothes were stained with blood, but there were no wounds on her body, only her chest was empty, her heart was gone."
At this point, Ye Yu looked horrified, his fists clenched tightly.
"I was shocked at the time. She could still walk without a heart. I was startled. When she got closer, she opened her right hand and a beautiful white and pink begonia flower appeared in her palm. Then, eight spirit rings rose around her body."
Old Jack's eyes widened in surprise: "I still clearly remember the colors of the eight spirit rings: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black. This tells me that this is a powerful Soul Douluo! Moreover, the eighth spirit ring has a faint red tinge, which may be an 80,000 or even 90,000-year spirit ring."
"I was very surprised at the time. She looked to be only in her thirties, but she was already a Soul Douluo. After her martial soul, the beautiful begonia flower, appeared, she uttered the word 'heal,' and I was enveloped in a holy light of healing. My injuries were healed in two breaths. I thought it was unbelievable. Is this the terror of a Soul Douluo powerhouse?"
"She healed me, but looked even weaker. She asked me to help her find a midwife to deliver her baby. She was pregnant and looked to be almost ten months along, with the baby about to be born. I then found a midwife, but she later told him that the baby in her womb was dead; it was stillborn."
"When the midwife said the baby had died, she hurriedly asked us what day it was. When we told her, she burst into tears of joy. At the time, the midwife and I were very confused, but then we found out."
"He used up the last of his soul power, and his eighth soul ring glowed with a dark red light as he used his eighth soul skill. At that moment, the midwife and I were stunned. She said with relief that she had died less than a day ago, and that the terrifying healing power of her eighth soul skill could revive anyone below the Title Douluo level who had been dead for less than a day."
"After she used it, a miracle happened, and the child came to life. The midwife saw that she was pale and very weak, so she quickly delivered the baby. She was on the verge of death, but she gritted her teeth and persevered in order to give birth to the child. Originally, she could have used this skill on herself. She would have died soon without a heart. The fact that she was able to persevere at that time may have meant that she used other healing abilities on herself."
"If she had chosen to use it on herself, the skill would have taken effect after she died, and she would have been resurrected and her injuries healed. But she did not hesitate at all and chose to give it to her child. Perhaps, the reason she persisted in living even without a heart was not only because she had temporarily healed herself, but also because of her inner determination to give birth to the child."
"When the child came out, she smiled happily and cried at the same time. She knew she was going to die and that the child would grow up alone. I promised her that I would treat the child like my own grandchild, which was my way of repaying her for saving me."
"She told me at the time that when the child was six years old, I should not let him participate in the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony, nor should I let him become a Soul Master. I should let him live an ordinary life and live out his life. I agreed at the time. When I asked her what name she wanted for the child, she seemed to recall the good times when she and the child's father had already decided on a name while she was pregnant."
"She told me that the child's name is Ye Yu."
After Old Jack finished speaking, Ye Yu remained silent, his fists clenched tightly.
Ye Yu turned and walked out of the house. Old Jack watched her feigned strength as she walked away, muttering, "Little Yu..."
After stepping out of the house, Ye Yu's eyes were filled with tears.
Tick-tock...
A tear slid down her cheek and fell to the ground.
Who says men don't easily shed tears? It's just that they haven't reached the point of heartbreak yet.
End of this chapter...