NOVEL WEB Chapter 224: Chapter 224: Who Can Bear It?
Chapter 224: Who Can Bear It?
In the courtyard, Yu Yuanzhen stood watching his eldest son, who was grinning foolishly. Over the past five years, Yu Yuanzhen had spent a fortune—hundreds of thousands of gold soul coins—seeking treatments for his son's mental state. Despite all the folk remedies and experts consulted, his son only became more foolish.
Yu Yuanzhen's frustration reached its peak. He had hoped his daughter-in-law might bear grandchildren and continue the family line, but his eldest son was too dense to grasp even the basic concept of intimacy.
Despite being locked in the same room as his wife and guided explicitly on what to do, the foolish son either failed to understand or lost patience. On one occasion, when his wife tried to guide him, he grew irritated and started pounding on the doors and windows.
Another time, the situation escalated further—his frustration boiled over into violence, nearly driving his wife back to her family in fury. It took considerable effort and persuasion to convince her to stay, but the incident left Yu Yuanzhen deeply troubled.
His exasperation with his son was compounded by his resentment toward Zhao Ling, the root of all these problems. Yet, Yu Yuanzhen knew better than to seek revenge directly.
Four years earlier, Zhao Ling had battled the Great Priest of the Spirit Hall, a Level 99 Peerless Douluo, and the duel had ended in a draw. Yu Yuanzhen still found the outcome hard to believe. How could someone as young as Zhao Ling—barely in his early thirties—match a peerless Douluo known as "invincible under the heavens"?
The duel had been witnessed by many in Spirit City, leaving no room for doubt. Since then, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family had refrained from openly confronting Zhao Ling, resorting instead to underhanded schemes.
One such ploy involved spreading rumors in Tiandou Imperial City five years ago, alleging that Suppressing Demon Douluo plotted to murder Prince Xue Qinghe. This tactic successfully severed Zhao Ling's ties with the royal family.
At first, the family rejoiced, believing their plan was a brilliant success. But their celebration was short-lived. It became evident that Zhao Ling had never cared about being a royal servant, and the royal family's interest in him had been one-sided. Zhao Ling used the rumors as an excuse to resign from his position willingly.
The royal family, outraged by the betrayal, retaliated against those involved. They imprisoned or exterminated several officials and families connected to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex clan. Were it not for the family's deep roots and Yu Yuanzhen's status as a Titled Douluo, they too might have faced destruction.
These setbacks made Yu Yuanzhen wary of provoking Zhao Ling further. However, the family continued to secretly investigate the identities of the women residing in Zhao Ling's mansion.
No matter how diligently they probed, they couldn't uncover any information about these mysterious women—not their names, origins, or families. This mystery left Yu Yuanzhen at a loss.
In the courtyard, the sound of hurried footsteps drew Yu Yuanzhen's attention. He turned to see his second brother, Yu Luomian, approaching with a heavy sigh.
"Second Brother, why are you in such a rush?" Yu Yuanzhen asked.
Yu Luomian frowned, clearly agitated.
"It's my illegitimate daughter again. She returned home a few days ago, left a note, and disappeared again. She's becoming more unruly by the day!"
Yu Yuanzhen tried to reassure him.
"It's alright. She's an adult now. Nothing will happen to her. Try not to worry too much."
But Yu Luomian shook his head.
"It's not just her safety that concerns me—I'm worried she'll be kidnapped by some wild man!"
His anger simmering, Yu Luomian resolved to lock his daughter up if she ever returned, ensuring she wouldn't roam freely again.
He glanced at his foolish nephew and sighed deeply.
"Brother, it's been five years. He still hasn't improved. I don't know if he ever will. And worst of all, he hasn't left us any descendants. With his natural talent, his children could have been exceptional."
Yu Yuanzhen's frustration boiled over.
"Can you stop talking about this? I'm already upset enough!"
Oblivious to his brother's irritation, Yu Luomian pressed on.
"Brother, what if you let Xiaogang sleep with Xiaolong's wife? I know Xiaogang's talent isn't great, but he's still a direct descendant of our Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family. His bloodline isn't bad."
Yu Yuanzhen clenched his fists, seething with anger. He glared at his brother, wondering if he had lost his mind.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Our family has standards! Do you want us to be the laughingstock of the continent?"
Realizing his mistake, Yu Luomian quickly clarified.
"Brother, I didn't mean to offend. But think about it—Xiaolong's condition doesn't seem likely to improve. For the future of our family, we may have to make compromises. Surely you don't want your lineage to die out, do you?"
Yu Yuanzhen remained silent, fists trembling with suppressed rage. After a long pause, he sighed and reluctantly resolved to try one last time.
Yu Yuanzhen persuaded his daughter-in-law to guide Xiaolong once more, despite her protests. Traumatized from her previous attempts, she initially refused, but under pressure, she eventually relented.
The results were disastrous. Xiaolong grew frustrated and began slapping her repeatedly, grinning foolishly all the while. The experience left her mentally shattered.
Enraged and humiliated, the daughter-in-law decided she could no longer endure such treatment. She packed her belongings and prepared to return to her parents' home.
"I can't take it anymore!" she declared. "He used to be a promising talent, but now he's a complete fool. Who could bear this?"
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