123: Because that's my son.
"Are you really going to make me call that person 'Uncle'?"
Li Zun was a bit helpless; this old mischievous fellow was truly annoying.
If he really called him that, wouldn't the seniority be reversed?
"Of course!"
"Let me tell you!"
"I've acknowledged this brother! No one can change that!"
Seeing Li Zun's troubled expression, Yang Jian felt extremely pleased.
How dare this kid snatch away his only daughter!
Although he couldn't cause the kid any real loss, he at least had to make him feel stifled!
Yang Jian, with a high Aura, looked at Li Zun with a hint of curiosity.
"Oh, right, what's your uncle's name?"
"Quickly introduce him to me."
"I can't wait to become sworn brothers with him!"
Li Zun: ...
To be honest, Li Zun was truly stifled. If it were a fight, it would be fine, but with his father-in-law treating him this way, he was truly powerless.
"You know him too."
"Hm? I know him?"
"Wait, let me think."
Yang Jian began to recall the people he knew well in his mind.
In his memory, there were only about a dozen people in the entire Universe who could evolve their beast companions to the Brilliant-grade.
He knew all of them, but only about three still had potential.
"Zhang Quan, King Wu, or Feiyan?"
These three were all allies on their side.
Among them, Zhang Quan was from the Immortal Race, a Heavenly Immortal.
King Wu and Feiyan, on the other hand, were from the God Race, specifically the Divine Spirit Race.
"None of them."
"None of them?" Now it was Yang Jian's turn to be confused. If it wasn't any of them, who else in this Universe was qualified?
His own daughter?
Impossible!
He knew his daughter's capabilities well.
At most, she could evolve to Legendary Level, with a certain probability of helping a beast companion evolve to Brilliant-grade.
But evolving to Mythic-grade, honestly, he didn't believe it.
Unless his daughter accumulated some experience and waited a few hundred more years, perhaps it might be possible.
He had already lived for several millennia and could only barely evolve beast companions to Mythic-grade quality.
How could his daughter, at just over three hundred years old, possibly surpass him?
Is that reasonable?
Highly unreasonable!
So it definitely wouldn't be his own daughter!
Of course, his pride also played a part in this.
"None of them, but you also know that person."
"And he's related to you too."
As he spoke, Li Zun's eyes held a hint of resentment, clearly blaming Yang Jian.
"What kind of look is that, kid?"
"What, you're unhappy about having to call someone 'Uncle', huh!"
"He already helped you evolve your beast companion, raising its quality to Mythic-grade, giving you two Mythic-grade beast companions."
"Is there a problem with calling him 'Uncle'?"
"Yes, and a very big problem!"
"How big of a problem could there be?"
"Because that's my son!"
"What's wrong with it being your son!"
"There's nothing wrong with a son... Wait, what did you say?!"
After realizing, Yang Jian was completely stunned.
What was Li Zun saying?
The one who helped Li Zun evolve his beast companion to Mythic-grade quality was actually Li Yao?
How could this be!
Who was Li Yao?
His grandson!
A young man who was only eighteen years old!
While it was possible that Li Yao possessed the Bloodline of their Three-Eyed Race and inherited their talent.
But an eighteen-year-old young man helping Li Zun evolve his beast companion to Mythic-grade quality.
Who would believe that if it were spoken aloud?!
Yang Jian subconsciously swallowed, his face clearly filled with shock.
"Are you trying to fool me, kid?"
"How could I fool you?"
Li Zun gave Yang Jian a roll of his eyes. Was this something that could be casually said?
If it weren't for Li Yao's relationship with Yang Jian, he really wouldn't have planned to reveal it.
However, now that it was out, there was naturally another reason.
He wanted to unite with Yang Jian to protect Li Yao and allow him to grow as quickly as possible!
With Li Yao's terrifying talent, once he grew, he could break the current stalemate.
But the prerequisite was that no one knew that Li Yao could now evolve Mythic-grade beast companions!
Once known, the Demon Clan would likely stop at nothing to kill Li Yao.
Li Zun's heart was incredibly complex.
Only by getting Li Yao into the Cosmic Academy as soon as possible could he have stable protection.
Seeing Li Zun's helpless expression, Yang Jian also began to doubt himself.
If Li Zun wasn't tricking him, then everything he said was true.
His grandson could indeed evolve beast companions, and he had already reached the same level of existence as him!
No!
How old was his grandson?
Eighteen!
To be able to achieve this much at just eighteen years old, what about the future?
What if Li Yao was given a few hundred more years?
Suddenly, Yang Jian felt that Li Yao's talent was truly terrifying.
If his grandson was given more time to grow, wouldn't that mean his grandson could become invincible in the world?
No!
He truly could become invincible in the world!
Yang Jian's eyes were a little fervent.
He looked at Li Zun with a hint of longing.
"Honestly, tell me, did my precious grandson inherit your talent?"
How strong Li Zun's talent was, all the powerhouses in the Universe knew.
If it could be ranked, it would probably be number one.
Although there was a slight limitation, was that a problem?
Putting everything else aside.
Even if he only inherited Li Zun's talent, Yang Jian would still help Li Yao evolve beast companions!
He would even help him evolve a Mythic-grade quality beast companion!
Besides, openly, he had Sky Wolf Xiaoyue, but secretly, he also had another Mythic-grade quality beast companion.
Divine Prison Dragon Elephant!
Although its strength couldn't compare to Sky Wolf Xiaoyue, it was still a beast companion that had reached Desolate Level strength.
Since he possessed the ability to help beast companions evolve to Mythic-grade quality, it was naturally not limited to just one.
However, even he couldn't guarantee 100% success; it required extensive calculations.
Furthermore, while he publicly announced that he was just lucky and might not succeed again in the future.
Who defined the probability of that possibility?
So over the years, after evolving Sky Wolf Xiaoyue, he had successfully helped his beast companion evolve into Divine Prison Dragon Elephant.
Although their side was stronger, he didn't want to see a collapse caused by even a tiny battle without an absolute crushing advantage.
Therefore, Yang Jian would not act without absolute certainty.
At most, it would be deterrence and condemnation.
So if Li Yao successfully inherited Li Zun's talent, Yang Jian would help Li Yao evolve beast companions no matter what, at least to have one Mythic-grade quality beast companion!