Douluo: Unbeatable from Capturing a Goddess

Luo Yu escorted both girls back home and thought that after returning to the mansion, he would at least receive some questioning from Luo Tiance.

Unexpectedly, not only was Luo Tiance not the slightest bit dissatisfied, but he actually expressed great appreciation for Luo Yu's actions.

Luo Tiance said with relief, "You did very well in handling this matter."

"Grandpa's got your back."

Luo Yu hesitated a bit.

"Grandpa, I heard that the beast's father is a Grand Commander under your command. Won't this affect your authority?"

Luo Tiance cracked a smile.

"Oh, since when did you start worrying about your grandpa's affairs?"

Luo Yu glared in defense.

"If not you, whom else should I care about? You are the pillar of our family after all."

"If you step down, who else could I depend upon in my days of retirement?"

Luo Tiance's expression stiffened.

Filial!

Extremely filial!

Laughably, exceedingly filial.

"You must be thinking that your grandpa doesn't have the heart to smack you, right?" Luo Tiance's face turned stern.

Luo Yu, however, didn't care in the least.

"Grandpa, come on, stop pretending."

"As if we don't know each other."

"You, ah, you love me the most!"

Luo Tiance shook his head helplessly and sighed.

He thought of himself as the foremost person in Great Xia, with no one daring to blatantly provoke him.

Only this grandson truly showed him no fear.

"Enough, enough."

"Who else but me spoiled you rotten."

Luo Yu became somewhat earnest.

"Grandpa, I personally killed that Qi Sheng. Won't his father hold a grudge against me?"

"No, he won't," Luo Tiance shook his head.

Luo Yu was shocked.

"His son got killed and he won't hold a grudge against me? Is he a Saint or something?"

Luo Tiance shook his head.

"He's not a Saint, he just doesn't want to die."

Luo Yu couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

"With such a domineering and imposing grandpa, I'm ready to just lie back and enjoy."

"You rascal."

Luo Tiance raised his hand to knock on Luo Yu's head.

Luo Yu chuckled and stepped back, dodging and saying, "I'm just joking, Grandpa. Wait until I, your grandson, rise strongly, sweep across the world, and then I'll be the one covering for you."

"Okay, okay!"

"You have a long way to go before surpassing your grandpa. Even with twenty or thirty more years of training, you might still be too late."

Looking at the handsome and spirited Luo Yu, Luo Tiance couldn't help but sigh internally.

Those old fellows all thought the omen at his grandson's birth was fake, but he was absolutely certain it was real.

But what can he do about it?

The only special thing about his grandson, the singular peak day, was the day he was born.

After that, aside from his incredible looks and charm, there were no other extraordinary displays.

One should know that the likes of Little Cao Zei from the Cao Family, Little Martial God from the Zhao Family, and the Double-Pupil Overlord from the Xiang Family, were all transcending the ordinary with exceptional talents from a young age, without needing an Awakening Stone to awaken their Ancient Spirits.

Compared to them, his grandson seemed to excel only in extreme sleepiness.

Could it be that his talent was simply to lie back (and nap)?

Luo Tiance sighed deeply in his heart, but quickly composed himself.

If the grandson isn't up to it, then the grandfather will have to work hard.

A family living together in harmony and happiness is all that matters.

Protecting one's own country and family has been his lifelong belief, his... Way.

"Don't underestimate me, Grandpa."

Luo Yu stood tall and straight.

"Your grandson has the makings of a legend. Just like the waves of the Yangtze River pushing forth the ones before it, each wave stronger than the last. Be careful, in two or three years, I might have you sprawling on the shore."

"Hahaha." Luo Tiance's face brightened with joy. "Have you had a change of heart? Do you want to cultivate now?"

"Come, Grandpa has already prepared a top-level cultivation technique for you."

"Even though you've already wasted so many years, I won't give up on you."

Luo Yu waived his hand off.

"Forget it..."

"Forget it..."

Luo Tiance's face fell once again.

"Got excited over nothing."

"The old man really thought you had turned over a new leaf and stopped lazing around fishing."

"Yawn."

Luo Yu yawned tiredly, waves of sleepiness sweeping over him.

"Grandpa, I'm going back to sleep, ha. You should rest early too."

Luo Tiance said:

"I've already given you the Huanling Pearl and the Pretense Jade Pendant, so start imagining how you're going to perform at the Awakening Ceremony in three days."

"You come up with the script. Put some thought into it; this is important."

Luo Yu waved his hand.

And walked towards the door.

"Don't worry, showing off is like the wind, always by my side. I'm best at this and need no lessons."

Luo Tiance's lips moved slightly, wanting to say something but hesitated.

In the end, he only said two words.

"Sweet dreams, my grandson."

Luo Yu raised his hand.

"Good night, Grandpa."

After Luo Yu left, the room fell silent.

"Beep beep beep!!"

The communicator suddenly emitted a sound, and Luo Tiance chose to answer.

Eight virtual images appeared inside the room, representing the highest authorities of the other eight major bases of Great Xia.

Luo Tiance's gaze swept over the eight figures and asked indifferently:

"What is it that you're contacting me so late for?"

Unkempt and burly, Zhu Wushi rubbed his hands.

"Old Luo, we're still a bit worried, so we called together to check in."

Liu Shengji nodded.

"Yeah, your grandson has been quiet for so many years. Foreign Forces have started to get curious and want to see the caliber of Great Xia's God's Child."

Zhao Yingtian sighed.

"This is troublesome."

"Foreign Forces have lots of God's Children, with over a dozen gods looking to be revived, and it's only natural they're suspicious since Great Xia has only one."

"If our God's Child blows his cover, we'll face the risk of being attacked by all the major forces."

Luo Tiance said:

"I've already informed my grandson. The Awakening Ceremony the day after tomorrow is going to be quite the show."

Zhu Wushi and the others nodded again and again.

"That's excellent."

"Putting on a play and laying traps, make the anomaly look as real as possible lest we scare off those foreign wolves and buy us enough time to grow stronger."

Luo Tiance's gaze hardened as he said indifferently:

"Are you teaching me how to handle things?"

"Or do you not trust my capabilities?"

The other eight immediately started making apologetic gestures and smiles.

"No, no."

"We trust you with the task, it's just that this matter is of great significance and has widespread consequences."

"Your grandson is now the hope of all Great Xia, he carries a heavy responsibility!"

Luo Tiance's gaze shifted.

"My grandson has already turned eighteen, and he's at the age to marry and settle down."

"What if, by any chance, he takes a liking to a daughter from one of your families..."

The eight who were laughing apologetically suddenly stiffened.

They all understood what Luo Tiance meant.

"Old Luo... that... it depends on whether the younger ones like each other, doesn't it?"

"Yeah, you can't force love. A melon forced off its vine isn't sweet; we can't insist on it."

Luo Tiance narrowed his eyes.

"A melon forced off its vine may not be sweet."

"But as long as it quenches thirst, that's good enough."

"I don't care about anything else; I only have this one grandson, and I'm only concerned about whether he's living happily."

"Don't forget what you promised me back then."

The group hesitated, their expressions uncertain. After all, isn't every family's daughter precious? If Old Luo's grandson fancied one, were they obligated to comply?

"Clang!"

A sword's hum surged inside Luo Tiance as his expression grew cold.

"Yes, we must offer them!" Liu Shengji's body trembled with resolve.

"Don't worry, Old Luo. Old Zhu keeps his word. If your grandson takes a liking to anyone, he can take them. After all, the young lad has made great sacrifices."

Cao Xiong glared and burst out, "Zhu Wushi, you damned stand-up comedian, wildly speaking nonsense! I remember your family doesn't have a single young woman in the younger generation, right?"

"Hehe," Zhu Wushi laughed heartily, "If there aren't any, there aren't. If Old Luo's grandson takes a fancy to one of our men, I wouldn't mind him taking one away."

"Shameless!"

Liu Shengji and the others spat out in disgust.

Luo Tiance's face twitched as he told them to scram with a single word.