Embarrassed by the sudden praise, Yuanen Yehui replied with modesty, "Elder... you flatter me too much!"
"No, I am not joking," the Titan Ape said earnestly. "Even Sea God Tang San at your age had only just barely broken through to the Title Douluo!"
It seemed to want to express just one thing, its offspring were in no way inferior to those of Tang San!
Yuanen Yehui opened her mouth, somewhat at a loss for a retort!
After all, the former had a very close relationship with Sea God Tang San, and perhaps it was as it said!
However, she was not about to become arrogant, because she was very clear that her current achievements were not something that could be accomplished by talent alone!
The Titan Ape tried to ask again, "How is the Yuan En Clan doing now?"
Yuanen Yehui took a deep breath. "The Yuan En Clan has always been living in seclusion, but since Ye Hui became one of the Shrek Seven Monsters, I have led most of the clan to join Shrek Academy!"
"As long as they are outstanding enough, members of the clan can skip the assessment and directly enter Shrek Academy for study!"
Nostalgia flickered in the eyes of the Titan Ape. "Joining Shrek Academy, eh? That's good... No matter the era, the teachers there are the best!"
Little Dancing Sister herself had entered Shrek Academy for her studies; otherwise, she might not have been able to ascend to the Divine Realm with Tang San!
Yuanen Yehui suggested, "Elder, why not return to the Yuan En Clan with us?"
With the former present, the Yuan En Clan would likely become even more glorious!
The Titan Ape shook its head. "I can't. I have my own mission here at the Ten Thousand Beast Platform!"
Once it left, the Ten Thousand Beast Platform would cease to exist!
It was likely that his elder brother would not allow such a thing to happen!
Just then, another figure was rapidly approaching...
The Titan Ape's expression turned cold, ready to make a move when...
Yuanen Yehui hurriedly stopped it, "This aura... Elder, do not attack."
When the newcomer appeared, it turned out to be Xie Xie, who had hurried over!
He had not found Yuanen Yehui in the Spirit Pagoda, so he guessed she might be at the Ten Thousand Beast Platform!
And indeed she was!
Seeing the scene, Xie Xie asked with a puzzled look, "Um, Ye Hui, what's going on here?"
Yuanen Yehui cut him off, introducing, "Xie Xie, you're just in time. This is our ancestor from the Yuan En Clan, the Titan Ape!"
Xie Xie subconsciously echoed, "The ancestor of the Yuan En Clan... What?? The Titan Ape??"
But halfway through, his voice was filled with sheer astonishment...
"That's right," the former confirmed. "The bloodline of our Yuan En Clan originates from the Titan Ape!"
Xie Xie swallowed hard, "Doesn't that mean, Ye Hui, you are a soul..."
Yuan En Zhentian cut off his thoughts with a cold shout, "Foolish boy, what are you thinking? The Yuan En Clan merely inherits the bloodline of the Titan Ape, not that of a soul beast!"
Xie Xie patted his chest, looking relieved. "Thank you for the reminder, Elder Yuan'en... you scared me to death!"
If Ye Hui were a soul beast, he truly wasn't sure he could accept her!
The icy gaze of the Titan Ape continued to watch Xie Xie...
"Is this young man also a member of the Yuan En Clan? I don't sense the presence of our bloodline in him," it remarked.
Yuanen Yehui's cheeks flushed slightly. "No, Elder, Xie Xie is... my lover!"
This was the first time she had admitted this in front of someone else!
Hearing her words, the Titan Ape immediately used its spiritual power to probe and, upon discovering that the other was only a Soul Douluo, frowned and said, "Just at the Soul Douluo level? With his strength, he is not worthy to be with you!"
Realizing that he had been denied, Xie Xie hurriedly said, "Elder Titan Ape, I know I'm not strong enough now, but for Ye Hui, I will work hard!"
The former clearly felt unsatisfied with this explanation, and sarcastically retorted, "Hard work? Isn't that just an excuse made up by those without talent?"
Xie Xie clenched his fists and silently bowed his head…
Indeed, his talent was worlds apart from Yuanen Yehui's!
What the other party said was indeed not wrong…
Yet, why couldn't his heart accept this…
At that moment, Yuanen Yehui's frosty voice rang out, "Although I respect you as an ancestor of the Yuan En Clan, please do not insult my lover!"
Yuan En Zhentian's heart tightened, "Ye Hui! How can you say that, apologize to the elder at once!"
He wasn't blaming her, but he feared that angering the Titan Ape might be more than he could protect her from, even with him present!
Xie Xie also sharply looked up, his gaze stunned, "Ye Hui…"
To think, Ye Hui would dare talk back to her own ancestor for his sake!
Yuanen Yehui, however, remained unmoved, facing the Titan Ape without any intention of apologizing!
She felt she had done nothing wrong!
If the other party did not respect her lover, why should she respect him?
Yuan En Zhentian silently accumulated Soul Power while outwardly remaining composed, "Elder, Ye Hui did not mean any offense, please don't hold it against her!"
The Titan Ape's face showed no change as he took heavy steps towards Yuanen Yehui…
With every step he took, the anxiety of those present grew...
But unexpectedly, upon stopping in front of her, he burst out laughing, "Hahahaha… Worthy of inheriting my bloodline! It's been a long time since someone has spoken to me in that tone!"
Yuanen Yehui was completely stunned!
She had been ready for battle at any moment, but the personality of Elder Titan Ape was unexpectedly amiable?
The Titan Ape then glared at Xie Xie, "Boy, although I personally am not satisfied with you, since this child has taken a fancy to you, I will not obstruct it,"
"I only hope that you will never let her suffer the slightest grievance!"
Xie Xie instantly snapped out of his shock, responding, "Elder, even if it costs me my life, I will not let Ye Hui suffer any harm!"
The Titan Ape then nodded in satisfaction and glancing at the gradually darkening skies, "Very well, then… It's getting late, you should leave now!"
As he spoke, he could not conceal the loneliness in his eyes...
Yuan En Zhentian naturally caught this scene and again tried to console, "Elder, are you sure you don't want to lead the Yuan En Clan?"
The Titan Ape firmly refused, "No need, with you as an Ultimate Douluo in the Yuan En Clan, I am quite reassured!"
If one day he could forgive himself, perhaps he would visit the Yuan En Clan's residence!
With these words, he turned and walked toward the depths of the core area...
At first glance, there was an overwhelming sense of solitude...
As they watched him slowly disappear into the distance, Yuanen Yehui seemed to understand something, and shouted, "Elder, thank you very much!"
"No need to thank me, the kid may be of mediocre talent, but his character is good, cherish him well!"
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