32: The hidden story of the parents' death

"Mengzhang, stay... stay away from it. Even a Spirit Beast cub can hurt people!"

The Village Chief got up from the ground and said in a hurry.

Yu Mengzhang shook his head slightly, gently stroked the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon's head, and a faint blue light flickered.

The Azure Dragon's Qi flowed, completely calming the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon's emotions.

Now, as long as he was by the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon's side,

the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon would not easily harm anyone, unless it was attacked.

"Grandpa, don't be afraid. It's very well-behaved now."

Yu Mengzhang explained.

The Single-Horned Thunder Dragon seemed to understand Yu Mengzhang's words, rubbing against his calf like a small puppy.

The Village Chief's eyes widened and his mouth hung open at the sight.

"How is this possible? Spirit Beasts... don't Spirit Beasts kill people on sight? Could the rumors be wrong...?"

The Village Chief's surprise was not without reason.

In a World dominated by Spirit Masters, Spirit Beasts were always portrayed as extremely evil, killing anyone they saw.

Moreover, Spirit Beasts could not be tamed like ordinary wild beasts.

Even newly born Spirit Beast cubs, raised by humans from a young age, would not acknowledge a master.

Otherwise, the Douluo Continent would have long had many Spirit Beast pets.

But now, the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon actually acknowledged Yu Mengzhang?

If this news spread, it would surely amaze and baffle people.

"Let's go back first, Grandpa."

Yu Mengzhang shook his head, offering no explanation.

He also had many doubts now.

The death of his parents likely had some hidden truth.

The Single-Horned Thunder Dragon's appearance near the village definitely had something to do with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Moreover, as the orphan of a "hero," why was he abandoned in the village to be raised?

The Village Chief swallowed, listening to Yu Mengzhang, but still bravely stood between Yu Mengzhang and the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon, separating them.

"Mengzhang, still be careful. After we go back, how about reporting the matter of the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon to the Family?"

The Village Chief suggested as he walked with Yu Mengzhang.

He did not use a commanding tone with Yu Mengzhang.

Even though Yu Mengzhang was just a six-year-old child.

Yu Mengzhang shook his head slightly; not only did he not want to cooperate with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, but he also wanted to investigate the cause of his parents' death.

When they returned to the Divine Dragon Hall, there were still over three hundred people outside, all voluntarily wanting to stay and guard.

Because Zhang San had secretly come to set fire last time, everyone dared not relax.

Yu Mengzhang saw how hard they were working and said:

"There's no need to guard around here, everyone go back."

The villagers looked at each other, none of them leaving.

A bearded villager shook his head and said, "Great Priest, we all want to protect you and the Divine Dragon Hall. What if there's another scoundrel with a black heart...?"

"No need to worry, the Divine Dragon Hall has the Empire's recognition, no one will target it anymore, everyone go back."

Yu Mengzhang said indifferently.

Moreover, it was protected by immense Karma.

If anyone truly lacked foresight and tried to destroy the Divine Dragon Hall, they would likely suffer divine wrath!

Even if there were Spirit Beasts, they would subconsciously avoid this place.

Seeing Yu Mengzhang speak this way, the villagers dispersed, saying they would return tomorrow.

Yu Mengzhang also told the Village Chief to go back.

However, the Village Chief dared not rest assured, insisting on staying.

He feared the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon was cunning and would launch a sneak attack while Yu Mengzhang slept.

This time, no matter how Yu Mengzhang persuaded him, he wouldn't listen.

Yu Mengzhang could only let him stay.

However, the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon was nothing like what the Village Chief worried about.

As soon as it returned, it lay down under the statue with the Green Lizard and quickly fell asleep... The next day.

The Village Chief, who hadn't slept all night, finally closed his bloodshot eyes after seeing the dawn and Yu Mengzhang wake up to cultivate.

He didn't care that the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon was right beside him.

He also didn't notice that people from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had arrived and taken Yu Mengzhang away.

After Yu Mengzhang was taken to the Family, he didn't immediately see Yu Luomian but was sent to the Dragon Valley to first pay respects to his parents.

After the clansmen led him to his parents' graves, they turned and left.

Compared to last time, although his parents' graves were still remote, the tombstone had been re-carved, made of white jade stone like other tombstones.

In front of the grave were also flowers, fruits, incense, and candles... but they were very new, clearly placed recently.

Yu Mengzhang gazed calmly at the grave.

His parents were killed by a Spirit Beast just a few days after his birth, and at that time, as an infant whose brain hadn't developed, he couldn't even remember their faces.

"Rustle, rustle, rustle...!"

A sound of footsteps rang out.

Yu Mengzhang looked back.

It was Yu Tianxin.

"Your parents were both heroes. I've heard people say that at the time, the nearby Family Spirit Masters didn't dare to stop it, wanting to wait for reinforcements from the clan, but the Spirit Beast was right next to the village, and in the end, only they stepped forward..."

Yu Tianxin said hesitantly.

But upon seeing Yu Mengzhang's golden eyes, his voice became stuttering, and he dared not look directly at him.

He hadn't known about Yu Mengzhang's parents' deeds before; he had just been told, instructed to try and get close to Yu Mengzhang!

"What is the relationship between the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"

Yu Mengzhang asked calmly.

Yu Tianxin came to the grave and also paid his respects.

His movements were stiff, and his eyes darted around.

Hearing the question, he paused, then said, "Relationship? Among our first three spirit rings, the third spirit ring is basically always taken from a Single-Horned Thunder Dragon's spirit ring..."

Yu Mengzhang nodded slightly at this, and continued to ask, "So, the Family has been raising Single-Horned Thunder Dragons, right?"

Yu Tianxin was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes..."

"At that time, were my parents Spirit Masters escorting the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon? Or what happened?"

Yu Mengzhang looked into Yu Tianxin's eyes.

Yu Tianxin's expression changed, and he lowered his gaze, feeling a sense of pressure. He hesitated, saying:

"I, I don't know much, but, but it shouldn't have been their responsibility to manage the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon... they just encountered it outside."

Yu Mengzhang didn't press further, falling into thought.

So, the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon at that time, that is, the Family Spirit Masters caused an accident... "Where are the Single-Horned Thunder Dragons kept? Who is in charge?"

"..."

Yu Tianxin dared not look at Yu Mengzhang even more, opening his mouth several times, finally gritting his teeth and saying:

"It was my, my grandfather who advocated for raising Single-Horned Thunder Dragons, and, and to find a way to obtain its Spirit Bone..."

After speaking, Yu Tianxin's eyes were red, his expression ashamed, as if he had collapsed.

He turned to face Yu Mengzhang, kneeling and kowtowing.

"I'm so sorry... Yu Mengzhang, I just found out that, that your parents' death was due to an accident caused by us raising Single-Horned Thunder Dragons..."

"We have wronged you! Whatever you want to do, I will try my best to compensate you!"

Yu Tianxin choked, his whole body trembling.

He was just a youth, not yet tainted by schemes and tricks. Knowing that his own Family had done such an unscrupulous thing, he felt extremely ashamed!

Moreover, his grandfather even wanted him to shamelessly try to get close and deceive Yu Mengzhang.

The more he thought about it, the more he couldn't forgive himself!

Yu Mengzhang frowned slightly, and after a moment of silence, slowly said, "Take me to see..."