"Ah, as expected of my good grandson. Zheng Yu is truly the best. Focusing on cultivation at the academy is indeed most important, but being sociable and maintaining good relationships with friends..."
"Is equally crucial."
Hearing Le Zhengyu's words, Le Zheng'en on the other end of the call didn't doubt them for a second. He burst into laughter, stroking his beard with a pleased smile.
Look, this was his good grandson—the future successor of the Angel Family. What a fine, upright young man!
As long as he got along well with his friends, when the time came to meet the person Jin Chi was searching for, their relationship would surely be good too. That would be perfect...
He truly hoped his grandson would have a bright future.
"Haha..."
Yet Le Zhengyu, the person in question, felt nothing but shame upon hearing his grandfather's words. A good grandson?
The "good grandson" in his grandfather's heart was actually spouting nothing but lies!
"Um, Grandpa..."
"I was planning to cultivate a bit more right now. Can I call you back later?"
Overcome with guilt, Le Zhengyu pursed his lips and quickly tried to change the subject. His grandfather had taken time out of his busy schedule to call him, and he really wanted to chat longer, but...
His conscience just wouldn't allow it!
"Ah, Zheng Yu, there's one more important thing."
"Your Big Brother Sima happens to be heading to Shrek City today for his own business. He should be arriving soon."
"Since you're at Shrek Academy, why don't you go meet him at the entrance later?"
Le Zheng'en chuckled, finally getting to the main point.
His grandson's cultivation was important, of course, but he was certain the mention of "Big Brother Sima" would excite him.
"What!"
"Big Brother Sima is coming?"
Hearing this, Le Zhengyu's eyes instantly lit up, his voice trembling with excitement.
Big Brother Sima—Sima Jinchi!
This was someone who held immense significance in his life. Though he might have a proud personality—likely due to being spoiled since childhood—Sima Jinchi was entirely different.
When Le Zhengyu was born, Big Brother Sima was already fifteen. Even as a little child, he had met him.
Because his grandfather held Sima Jinchi in high regard, Le Zhengyu had spent much of his childhood with him, viewing him as both an elder brother and a respected mentor...
And today, Big Brother Sima was coming to Shrek City!
"Yes, your Big Brother Sima has already broken through to Titled Douluo. This trip to Shrek City is for..."
"His own affairs—something very important."
Le Zheng'en paused before continuing slowly.
After all, he wasn't entirely clear on the specifics himself.
"Big Brother Sima is already a Titled Douluo!"
Hearing this, Le Zhengyu's eyes shone even brighter, his excitement barely contained.
Titled Douluo!
Even in this era, where only Ultimate Douluo could be considered true top-tier powerhouses, that didn't mean Titled Douluo were worthless. In most cities, there were only a handful of them at most.
Especially, a young Titled Douluo—and now, Big Brother Sima is truly still very young!
A twenty-eight-year-old Titled Douluo...
"Big Brother Sima is actually this terrifying!"
Le Zhengyu couldn't help but murmur.
"Your Big Brother Sima is truly a rare talent. You must take him as your role model and learn from him," Le Zheng'en said with a smile.
"Grandfather, I will!" Le Zhengyu responded cheerfully. Big Brother Sima had always been his role model in his heart.
With these thoughts, he soon hung up the call and turned his gaze toward Shrek City. Channeling his Soul Power, he eagerly dashed in that direction.
"Big Brother Sima is actually coming to Shrek City..."
"Hehe, it's been so long since I last saw him."
A smile spread across Le Zhengyu's face as he murmured to himself.
"I just wonder..."
"Just how powerful has Big Brother Sima become now? Back when he was at the eight-ring stage, he could already rival a Titled Douluo in strength..."
Le Zhengyu couldn't help but muse aloud.
The reason Sima Jinchi had become his role model wasn't just because he was a respected elder brother—it was also due to his innate talent and ability. After all, at just twenty-eight years old...
With the cultivation of an 89th-rank Soul Douluo and eight black Soul Rings, he had already been unmatched among Super Douluo within the military.
Now, he must be even stronger!
"..."
Not long after, outside Shrek Academy.
At this hour, there were hardly any people around the academy. Le Zhengyu had only just left the campus when he spotted a tall figure in the distance.
"Big Brother Sima!"
The moment he saw him, Le Zhengyu's eyes lit up, and he immediately rushed forward, calling out excitedly. That towering figure could be none other than his beloved Big Brother Sima!
"Hmm?"
"Little Zheng Yu!"
Hearing the familiar voice, Sima Jinchi, who had been in a hurry, paused in surprise before locking eyes with him and bursting into laughter.
"Why are you outside the academy?"
"I was planning to call you later."
Sima Jinchi patted the young man's shoulder lightly, smiling as he spoke.
"Grandfather told me you were almost at the academy..."
"So I ran out to meet you!"
Le Zhengyu grinned and shook his head repeatedly, explaining eagerly.
If he could see Big Brother Sima now...
Why wait until later or tomorrow?
"Big Brother Sima, since you've just arrived in Shrek City, and I've been here for almost a year now, let me show you around."
"Grandfather mentioned you've already broken through to Titled Douluo. You must have trained really hard..."
Le Zhengyu smiled warmly, making the suggestion.
At this moment, gazing at Big Brother Sima before him, Le Zhengyu's mood lifted considerably. He couldn't think of anything that could bring his spirits down now.
"Zheng Yu, not right now. I still have something urgent to attend to—I might not be able to stay with you here..."
Sima Jinchi shook his head immediately.
Before he could finish speaking, as if sensing something, he abruptly dashed off in a certain direction, leaving behind only a hurried sentence. His eyes burned with fervor and excitement.
Slowly, the youth he had seen many times in Dragon Valley and had long admired in spirit appeared before him in the flesh for the first time, sending a tremor through his heart!
"My lord..."
At that moment, Sima Jinchi quickened his pace, rushing forward eagerly.
"Eh? Brother Sima, wait for me..."
Le Zhengyu was momentarily stunned, speaking as he hurried to catch up. Yet soon, the scene before him left him utterly dumbfounded.
"Your subordinate, Sima Jinchi..."
The moment he laid eyes on Tang Luochuan, Sima Jinchi trembled, instantly dropping to one knee and prostrating himself in fervent reverence.
"Paying respects to my lord!"
The unwavering, solemn voice struck Le Zhengyu, who wasn't far away, like a thunderbolt, leaving him collapsed on the ground.
"Brother Sima, you..."
"What are you doing—"
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