Chapter 244: **Chapter 244: There's Nothing I Can Do!**
**Chapter 244: There's Nothing I Can Do!**
"Why not? Why not?" Yu Yuanzhen's eyes widened like copper bells as he glared fiercely at Yu Xiaogang. His voice was filled with rage.
"Your elder brother ended up in this condition because he wanted to save you and vent your anger. He was beaten badly, and now you dare refuse me?"
Yu Yuanzhen's frustration had been building for days. He had even lowered himself to plead repeatedly with his daughter-in-law, who, after much persuasion, reluctantly agreed to pair up with his youngest son.
But now, his youngest son shook his head and flatly refused.
As if that wasn't enough, Yu Xiaogang claimed he already had someone in his heart—a woman he would marry and no one else. The woman in question? The Saintess of the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong.
Yu Yuanzhen's anger boiled over. His rebellious son wanted to marry a sworn enemy of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family? That was utterly preposterous!
Bibi Dong, the Spirit Hall Saintess, was romantically linked with the Demon Suppression Douluo, another enemy of their family. Yet his son dared to entertain such wishful thinking?
"You delusional fool!" Yu Yuanzhen roared. "Even if she liked you—which she doesn't—I would never allow such a disgraceful union!"
The next day, Yu Xiaogang changed his tune, claiming he had a "hidden illness" that rendered him incapable of fulfilling his duties as a husband.
His father saw through the excuse and erupted in fury. "You're lying! You dare say such nonsense to avoid responsibility?"
Yu Yuanzhen slapped his son twice, his anger unrelenting.
"Your sister-in-law doesn't even despise you for being useless, yet you dare look down on her? You're nothing but an ungrateful wretch!"
Yu Xiaogang, reeling from the blows, felt utterly wronged. He wasn't lying—he truly couldn't perform the duties his father demanded of him. Years ago, an injury during a fight in the Great Fighting Spirit Arena had left him unable to function properly, even after seeking treatment.
"Father, I swear I'm telling the truth. I can't do it, no matter how much you force me," he pleaded, his face burning with both pain and humiliation.
Yu Yuanzhen's anger flared again. He raised his hand to strike his son once more, but Yu Luomian stepped in to stop him.
"Brother, calm down," Yu Luomian said in a conciliatory tone. "Xiaogang's behavior is frustrating, but we can't risk hurting him further. If Xiaogang turns out like Xiaolong, our family line will be in jeopardy."
Turning to Yu Xiaogang, Yu Luomian softened his voice.
"Xiaogang, your brother made sacrifices for you. He became a fool because of your actions, and your sister-in-law has suffered greatly. Isn't it time for you to step up? Even if it's just for the sake of the family legacy, you need to do your part."
Yu Xiaogang felt even more aggrieved. His uncle had always been cold and domineering, and now he was pleading with him out of desperation. Yet no matter how much he wanted to help, he physically couldn't.
"Uncle, I can't. I've told you—I'm incapable. It's not that I despise my sister-in-law. I'm just… not able." His voice trailed off, filled with bitterness.
Before he could continue, Yu Yuanzhen kicked him twice, sending him sprawling to the ground.
"You dare say you're incapable? Yet you fantasize about Bibi Dong day and night? You worthless excuse for a son! Your sister-in-law is too good for someone like you. I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget!"
Yu Luomian quickly shielded Yu Xiaogang from further blows, his expression serious.
"Brother, stop! You're a Titled Douluo. If you hit him too hard and make him gravely ill, you'll regret it."
But Yu Yuanzhen wasn't listening. He was about to lash out again when a sudden explosion echoed through the dungeon.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The sound reverberated, causing dust and debris to fall from the ceiling.
Though the dungeon was well-built by the Yu clan, an affiliated sect of the Haotian Sect, the force of the explosions was alarming.
Both Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian froze, their expressions darkening.
"This sound…" Yu Luomian murmured, his voice heavy with unease.
Yu Yuanzhen's face turned grim. "It's happening again," he muttered.
The last time such explosions occurred, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family had suffered devastating casualties. Now, it seemed history was repeating itself.
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