Douluo: Unbeatable from Capturing a Goddess

"Grandpa doesn't have many demands for a granddaughter-in-law; as long as you like her and she treats you well, that's enough."

"As for family background and bloodline, other old fogeys might care about that stuff to death, since a good bloodline has a high chance of awakening top-tier ancient spirits, but I don't care about it."

"I should be touched by what you're saying, but somehow I just can't muster it up," Luo Yu grinned through his teeth.

"You whippersnapper, Grandpa has been spoiling you too much, now you take all this love and care for granted," Luo Tiance chided with a smile.

"Then I need to reflect on that."

Luo Yu's gaze fell on the sorrowful mother and daughter, wondering why a feeling of indebtedness was rising unbidden in his heart.

"Mom, do you think if we invite our benefactor to dinner once we get back, would he be willing to come? Or would he look down on us, a widow and orphan?" Xiaowu pursed her lips and said with a hint of inferiority.

"No, I don't think so, our benefactor doesn't seem like that kind of person," Bi Bidong shook her head and said affirmatively.

"That's good," Xiaowu patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief, "If I could personally cook for our benefactor and see him one more time, I'd have no regrets and be satisfied."

"I remember you only know how to cook noodles, right? Are you planning to serve noodles to our benefactor?" Bi Bidong said disdainfully.

"But Mom, you have so many amazing dishes, just make a few of those delicious ones for our benefactor," Xiaowu cajoled, hugging Bi Bidong's arm.

"Keep a watchful eye on our surroundings and don't let your guard down. If we run into danger again, we mother and daughter won't be as lucky as we were just now," Bi Bidong said seriously, while secretly transmitting,:

"Alright, that's enough; if we keep it up, it'll seem too forced."

"Got it!" Xiaowu transmitted back cheerfully, "Before, it was always Brother Yu who duped us sisters, but now it's our turn, hehe."

After nearly an hour of travel, the expanse of green that met their eyes dissipated, signaling the end of the jungle.

Luo Tiance and his grandson stood atop the treetops, watching the mother and daughter leave.

"It looks like I was overthinking it; those two really are quite honest and simple, they don't harbor any ill intentions."

"What are you daydreaming about, kid?" Luo Tiance, seeing no reaction from his grandson for a long while, turned to Luo Yu.

Luo Yu pondered: "I'm thinking, since they've invited us to eat, should we go or not?"

"The hardest thing to bear is the favor of a beauty."

"If it comes to offering herself in return, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to resist the temptation."

Luo Tiance spat out: "How can my Luo family, through generations of good and decent people, give birth to a lecher like you!"

Luo Yu immediately protested with a wave of his hand: "Grandpa, the sight of a virtuous lady is what a gentleman desires; how could that be called lechery?"

"Besides, apart from a fondness for beauty, can you point out any other flaws in me?"

"Seems like... maybe… there aren't any?" Luo Tiance bared his teeth, actually unable to find fault with the young man: "By the way, if those two do invite us for a meal when we get back, you go; I, as the old man, will not."

"Huh?" Luo Yu was puzzled.

Luo Tiance said irritably: "Have you heard this saying?

"If he's handsome, it's devotion; if he's ugly, wait for the next life's retribution."

"They've taken a liking to you, why would I, an old man, go and bustle in?"

"But I'm disguised, how can I still be that handsome?" Luo Yu touched his face, sighing, "My once striking looks reduced to one tenth, is someone actually interested in me?"

"Get lost!"

Luo Tiance kicked out, but obviously slowed down the speed, not having the heart to kick hard, allowing Luo Yu time to dodge.

...

"Hiss——"

"Hiss hiss!"

Dozens of two-meter-long fierce spiders fell to the ground in pieces, and the poison that dripped on the plants quickly corroded and withered them, turning them black and rotten.

Luo Yu approached, holding a longsword with two ancient characters engraved on it.

"Grandpa, this State-Defending Divine Sword is really great; how about passing it on to me?"

"Scram, kid, you're being too greedy. Your grandpa isn't dead yet, and you're already thinking about the inheritance?" Luo Tiance pretended to strike.

"Hey, you can't bear to hit me anyway, why do you even pose like that?" Luo Yu thoroughly displayed the fearlessness of someone who was spoiled.

"Speaking of which, you really did well; with your swordsmanship, you've got the flair of your grandpa when he was young," Luo Tiance commented, taking back the State-Defending Divine Sword.

"Hey, I told you before, I was training even when I was sleeping, but you and my dad didn't believe me." Luo Yu pouted his lips.

"Speaking of which, where did my dad go?"

Luo Tiance answered: "His leg just healed, and he couldn't wait to go out to recover his strength."

"Isn't your mom defending the frontier? He wants to recover his strength sooner to help out."

"Those guys outside our borders always covet the land of our Great Xia; their hearts must be condemned," Luo Yu let out a cold snort.

"When you have achieved enough in your training, grandpa will pass this State-Defending Divine Sword on to you," Luo Tiance said with a smile, "I know it has always been longing for the ritual of divine blood."

Luo Yu shook his head.

"I was just joking earlier. You should keep this sword. Only someone like you who has dedicated their life to Great Xia deserves the word 'State-Defending'. No one else is worthy," he said.

"No, I believe you can," Luo Tiance asserted seriously, his gaze as sharp as lightning when he looked at his grandson.

"Grandfather, you've dedicated your life to the nation, protecting our country; 'State-Defending' is your path!" Luo Yu said, gazing toward the Western borderlands: "My path is different."

"What path?" Luo Tiance was shaken internally. He had not expected that his grandson could reach such a state of mind and have such understanding so early on.

In the lower realm, accumulating spiritual power and cultivating qi and blood are key; in the middle realm, it's about refining one's skills, but in the higher realm, it's time to find one's own path.

He had not expected that his grandson, at just eighteen, had already grasped an understanding of the path.

My grandson has the makings of a god!

Luo Yu smiled, casually pointing toward the lands beyond the boundary.

"The day I find my path," he said.

"The gods will face their twilight," he declared.

Luo Tiance followed the direction Luo Yu was pointing to gaze into the distance at the land of the awakening terrifying gods of the West, the Pantheon Temple.

Hearing those words, seemingly lighthearted and casual, he was deeply moved at that moment.

"Good," he said.

"Such spirit!" Luo Tiance nodded, his voice strong, a flush of excitement rising on his weathered face.

This old man, who had lived his life detached from everything else, proudly protecting Great Xia, was now filled with excitement.

"In my life, I only wished to defend Great Xia, to deter foreign invaders, whereas my grandson dreams of extinguishing the gods. Grandfather can't compare to you in vision," he said.

"Hahaha," Luo Yu laughed: "I wouldn't dare compare with you, Grandfather. You said such things, and you did them. Who in Great Xia wouldn't respect you?"

"But your grandson is just here blowing hot air," he said jokingly.

Luo Tiance laughed but said nothing.

He could tell that Luo Yu was serious about what he had just said.

What joy in life could surpass seeing the younger generation surpass oneself in courage, spirit, and success?

When he returned today, he would have to find his old friends, prepare some small dishes and drink a few cups.

"Do you really not want this 'State-Defending' Divine Sword?" Luo Tiance reminded him: "In all of Great Xia, there is no finer sword."

"Heh." Luo Yu laughed: "Who says that? I have one."

"Hum—"

The State-Defending Divine Sword buzzed and vibrated.

Swords with spirit naturally resist being dismissed.

"See, it's not willing either," Luo Tiance shook the divine sword in his hand.

"Then shall I enlighten you a bit?" said Luo Yu.

Luo Yu had no defenses against his grandfather, especially since he was an old man who had dedicated his life and service to Great Xia.

With a gesture of his hand, the Azure Stone Lotus space within his Dantian trembled.

"Clang!"

A sword appeared, neither gold nor iron, resembling jade in its antiquity. Its blade was elongated, its charm subdued, exuding an indescribable aura.

"What kind of sword is this?" Luo Tiance had thought Luo Yu was just joking, until he saw the sword that instant, causing his pupils to contract.

He had spent his life practicing the Sword Dao and had already reached a godlike level of Sword Dao. Although the sword's aura was inconspicuous, he could distinctly feel it was out of the ordinary.

"Hum—"

"What?" Luo Tiance perceived the 'State-Defending' sword emitting emotions of wariness and fear, finding it unbelievable: "Grandson, what is the story behind your sword, and why is it afraid?"

Luo Yu manipulated the sword, causing it to vibrate.

"Whoosh—"

A bone-chilling, blood-red aura of murderous intent spread around them, its aura of slaughter causing even Luo Tiance to instinctively take a half step back.

"This sword—" He began.

"Is called:"

"Zhuxian!"