Chapter 131: The Eve of the Secret Chamber
The man was Yu Xiaojia, Yu Tianxin's father and a direct disciple of the clan. Because Yu Xiaogang had been away for many years and had aged quickly, he didn't immediately recognize him.
But Yu Xiaogang recognized him. "Are you Cousin Xiaojia?" he asked, pretending to be surprised. He then turned his gaze to Yu Yuanzhen, his "shock" even greater. "And Father, why are you here?"
"What? You are Yu Xiaogang?" Yu Xiaojia scrutinized him from head to toe. After confirming he was the good-for-nothing who had nearly made their clan the target of public criticism, he flew into a rage. "You still dare to appear before us? Now that you see the family has become the World's Number One Sect, you want to come and cozy up to us? Let me tell you, it's over. The Clan Master already announced to the public that you have been expelled!"
Boom—
The words, like a bolt from the blue, exploded in Yu Xiaogang's mind. His face turned pale, and he looked at his father in disbelief, trying to find an answer.
At this time, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was at the peak of its prestige. Hearing that someone dared to challenge them right after the competition, the surrounding crowd formed a circle to observe the situation.
"Father, is this true?" Yu Xiaogang asked, his voice trembling.
Yu Yuanzhen remained silent for a moment before answering in front of everyone. "Yes."
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang felt as if his entire world had abandoned him. His eyes reddened, and he frantically tried to escape. He plunged into the crowd, directly colliding with Qian Xunji and his group who were walking towards him.
Qian Xunji snorted, and a brilliant golden light surged, sending Yu Xiaogang flying back like a dead dog. Fortunately, Yu Yuanzhen, out of fatherly affection, caught him.
"How dare you offend His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff!" Golden Bell Douluo rebuked.
"Ah, no fault for the ignorant," Qian Xunji said with a magnanimous smile. "Besides, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has just become the World's Number One Sect. We should at least give Clan Master Yu some face. No matter what, Yu Xiaogang is his own son."
His words were grating to Yu Yuanzhen. "Your Holiness exaggerates," he snorted coldly. "Although Xiao Gang is my son, he committed a grave mistake. I have long since expelled him from the clan."
Hearing his father's words, Yu Xiaogang's tears could no longer be held back. "Father, what mistake did I commit? Why do you want to expel me?"
"What mistake?" Yu Xiaojia rebuked from the side. "You and your nonsensical 'Ten Core Competitiveness of Martial Souls' caused the deaths of dozens of Spirit Masters and brought utter disgrace to the family! And now you're still yelping here?"
Yu Xiaogang was stunned. The Ten Core Competitiveness of Martial Souls? He finally reacted, knowing that he had completely failed. He once again plunged into the crowd and disappeared.
Bibi Dong saw how pitiful he was and wanted to protect him, but she knew it was impossible. To prevent him from doing something rash, she sent a telepathic message: "Xiao Gang, tomorrow evening, meet me at our old spot. I have something to tell you."
The message was like a drowning man grasping at a straw. His reputation was ruined and his family had expelled him, but he still had Bibi Dong. She was his only reliance now. He had to hold on to her tightly.
Qin Xuan, who had been observing the entire time, sneered inwardly. Qian Xunji, he thought, it's time to settle our accounts. His figure flashed, and he disappeared into the crowd.
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