Douluo: Unbeatable from Capturing a Goddess

Cao Zei broke out in a cold sweat in an instant, as if countless sharp swords hung above his head, ready to fall at any moment and claim his life.

Those familiar with Luo Tiance's style knew that he was truly enraged, harboring the intent to kill.

Liu Shengji quickly stood up and came over to persuade him, "Elder Luo, calm down! Calm down. How could Old Cao dare to plot against your grandson?"

Zhu Wushi nodded in agreement, "Exactly, even if he harbors malicious intent, he doesn't have the guts."

Cao Zei glared at him and cursed silently, Old fool, if you can't speak, then shut your mouth.

"Elder Luo, listen to my explanation."

"All this is for the sake of Great Xia."

"If my grandson were suitable, I would have already put him forward, but that boy has already awakened the Ancestor Cao's Ancient Spirits, known to all under heaven."

"Similar situations exist in the other families. If we choose a child from an ordinary household to impersonate the God's Child, it would be exposed too easily."

"Moreover, why would a child from an ordinary household be favored by the gods? It won't be convincing. But Elder Luo, your bloodline is different. If there really were gods awakening, it would be abnormal for your child not to be favored by the gods."

Luo Tiance seethed with killing intent, coldly locking onto him.

Cao Xiong didn't dare to move. Normally known as a crafty hero, he now found the back of his shirt soaked through with sweat.

Gradually,

The murderous intent emanating from Luo Tiance began to subside, and he moved his feet.

He walked step by step to the window.

Looking in the direction of his home.

There, his grandson was about to be born.

His icy gaze softened and even became vulnerable, filled with conflict. He couldn't help but close his eyes, no longer daring to look in that direction.

Voices from Liu Shengji and others came from behind.

"Elder Luo, if it's really impossible, let's think of another plan..."

Gazing at that conflicted back, none of the eight wished to morally kidnap Luo Tiance with so-called Huaxia righteousness.

Luo Tiance opened his eyes, looking in the direction of his home, his eyes flashing with deep remorse.

In the end, the remorse turned to resolve. He turned back, looking steadfastly at the eight people before him who were eagerly awaiting his response.

"I can agree to your request, allowing my yet-to-be-born grandson to impersonate the God's Child."

"Elder Luo!"

"You've agreed?"

The crowd was surprised and delighted, as they all knew how much Luo Tiance valued his family.

Luo Tiance shook his head.

"Don't get too happy too early. I have conditions!"

"Speak," they all responded.

Luo Tiance said, "My grandson is making a great sacrifice for Great Xia, risking much. Once he chooses to impersonate the God's Child, not only will he labor and be mentally strained every day, but he'll also face the risk of assassination by other powers, all harm and no benefit."

"Don't talk nonsense about him being revered. If one day he's exposed and found to have no divine protection, just a paper tiger, he'll face public backlash and be the laughingstock of the world."

"Exactly." They all nodded, offering no objections: "Elder Luo, whatever conditions you have, just put them forward."

Luo Tiance said coldly,

"I have three conditions. Fail to meet even one, and forget about having my grandson pose as the unparalleled God's Child."

"Go ahead."

"First, my grandson's safety must be ensured, he must not suffer assassination attempts."

Cao Xiong nodded, "That's only proper. If he were assassinated, everything would be exposed, and our plan would collapse."

"We will send people to protect him."

Luo Tiance shook his head.

"I don't trust you, I will do it myself."

"But you eight will have to finish the tasks I'm supposed to do."

The eight people took a sharp breath, looking at each other.

Tough guy.

If you want more time to spend with your grandson, just say so, speechless.

And you mean for us to work for you, to do your bidding?

"Well, make up your mind, no dilly-dallying," Luo Tiance urged with authority.

"Alright!"

They all agreed, feeling it more reliable to have Luo Tiance protect the "false God's Child." The risk of being exposed was lower.

Luo Tiance continued, "Second, Great Xia must respond accordingly for the great sacrifice my grandson is making. As long as he doesn't violate Great Xia's laws, whatever he wants to do, you not only can't obstruct him, but must also cooperate."

"Damn!"

Zhu Wushi widened his eyes, cursing, "That's outrageous."

"Outrageous?" Luo Tiance's gaze was sharp as a sword, "If it's outrageous, then do not agree."

"Granting such a privilege is indeed a bit too much. This unborn kid could end up walking sideways in Great Xia, lawlessly," said Liu Shengji with a wry smile.

Luo Tiance snorted coldly, "Even without your agreement, would my grandson not have privileges?"

"Well... that's indeed the case..."

Their expressions faltered.

They sighed inwardly.

Although Luo Tiance was usually impassive and wholly dedicated to the service of Great Xia, never showing much partiality to his son, why such indulgence for his grandson?

Could this be the legendary closeness of grandparents?

Or, seeing his son's lifelong disability, did he feel guilty, causing a complete shift in attitude?

"Fine, we agree," they nodded once more, consoling themselves, "It's normal for the God's Child to have some privileges, right?"

But internally, they now felt doubtful and uneasy.

The first two demands were already terrifying. What if the third one involved riding over them...

Luo Tiance said lightly, "Third: No matter what my grandson's true talent is, if he takes a liking to any of your daughters in the future, you cannot obstruct it, and must make a strong effort to bring them together."

"This..."

Five among the eight hesitated. After all, each had their own favored daughters. If Elder Luo's grandson had excellent talent, marrying him wouldn't be objectionable; but if his talent were lacking, that would be a loss indeed.

If they really agreed, they wouldn't dare to break their promise.