Yu-Gi-Oh!: Holding Ruri Kurosaki, I'm invincible!

You Ming's imagination lasted only a moment; he quickly stopped thinking about it.

I can just go back to the Xinyuan Warehouse and consult with Mr. Jiang. Bringing it up now would make me seem ignorant.

"Here is your admission letter and student ID. Remember to enroll on time."

Suzuki Ao handed Yu Ming an exquisite notification letter bearing the black dragon emblem and a thin black card.

The black card was engraved with You Ming's name, along with a line of smaller print.

Ash Alliance exclusive duelist, Black Card holder, can use all Alliance dueling arenas and alchemy rooms for free:

A gate to Tokyo is now forever open to you, where you'll find the best dueling resources, the best alchemists, and the most powerful duelists in the entire garden.

"I won't be staying in Mai-Ani City for long. Are you coming with me, or going by yourself?"

Suzuki Ao asked, her gaze falling on his pocket.

He knew that this kid's deck held a potential that even he couldn't fathom.

You Ming wanted to suggest they go together, but then the image of Uncle Ze Cheng suddenly flashed through his mind.

He glanced past the dueling arena in Wuwang City, past the gazes lurking in the shadows, and said softly, "I'll think about it."

He had to confirm Uncle Zecheng's safety, after all, he had now perfectly offended the Fusion Dimension.

He certainly didn't want to witness the kidnapping plot in the short drama in real life.

"Okay, I'll let you know before I leave."

Suzuki Ao turned around and slammed the door shut behind him with a loud "bang".

This not-so-large old house has finally returned to its former tranquility.

You Ming walked to Uncle Zecheng's room, raised his hand and knocked on the door, his tone tinged with helplessness:

"That's enough. You're worried that my problems will cause you trouble, so you just stay in your bedroom and won't even open the door. Honestly."

The bedroom door was quickly opened, and Ze Cheng's gaze fell like a searchlight on the admission notice in You Ming's hand.

Ze Cheng snatched it away, carefully stroking the black dragon emblem with his fingers, as if afraid of damaging it, his face beaming with a smile:

"Hahaha, very good! My nephew, you've finally become a duelist in the Ash Alliance!"

Ze Cheng laughed heartily, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes crinkling together, and waved the admission notice, saying:

"Dare you still say I'm all alone? My nephew is the number one dueling genius in Heart Garden, and a recipient of the Ash Alliance's Super S-class treatment!"

You Ming keenly caught the phrase "helpless and alone," and his eyes instantly turned cold:

"Are the neighbors gossiping again? Saying that a grown man like him shouldn't be fighting properly but instead wants to raise someone else's child."

You say I'm a burden to you, and that my dueling talent is fake, right?

"Some rumors are inevitable, but most of the comments here are from the families of professional duelists, so there are relatively few."

Especially after you demonstrated your talent, this kind of voice has been absent for a long time.

Ze Cheng chuckled and reached out to ruffle You Ming's hair, trying to hide the panic in his eyes.

"Who dares to say that about your uncle? Everyone knows that my nephew is the number one in Heart Garden, the King of Duels in the world."

When I go out to buy groceries, people are afraid to take my money; they're all vying to give me materials for rare card decks!

As he spoke, You Ming stepped forward, put his arm around Uncle Zecheng's shoulder, and said earnestly, "I'll take you to live in Tokyo. Now I can support you and protect you."

Let's buy a small courtyard in Tokyo, where we can have a few drinks and eat donuts, and even speak fluent Tokyo dialect.

There are no rumors or gossip there, and the best medical care is available, so even if you're not feeling well, you can take good care of yourself.

Last night, from Hei Xiaoshan's words, You Ming realized that he had been targeted by the people of the Dimensional Fusion.

Those lunatics will do anything for rare decks and powerful duelists.

He will definitely seize every opportunity to take action against me; he simply can't rest easy leaving Uncle Zecheng in Wuwang City.

Only by having Uncle Zecheng by my side can I go to Tokyo with peace of mind to improve my dueling skills and search for those rare cards.

Ze Cheng's face showed a look of relief, but he shook his head and patted You Ming's hand:

"Your uncle has been in Wuwang City for decades and is used to everything here."

I can't bear to part with my old neighbors here, or with this little duel arena.

Tokyo is a great place, but it's not very friendly to an old guy like me; the pace of life there is too fast.

My old bones can't keep up anymore.

As he spoke, Zecheng laughed again, carefully placing the admission notice on the table, as if afraid of bumping or damaging it.

Then he took out a calendar, held it up to the light, and looked at it over and over, pointing to the dates on the calendar while muttering to himself:

"Alas, tomorrow is not a good day; it's best to avoid traveling."

The day after tomorrow is also not a good day; it's considered unlucky to receive guests.

The day after tomorrow is auspicious! It's perfect for celebrations and graduations! Let's go for the day after tomorrow!

Setting the calendar down, Ze Cheng walked outside with a beaming smile, his steps lighter than ever, calling out as he went:

"You stay home and rest for now. I'll go out and tell the old neighbors!"

You Ming then heard Uncle Zecheng push open the door and loudly address the neighbors:

"Dear neighbors, I have some great news to share. My nephew, You Ming, has been accepted into the Ash Alliance, and he's even getting super S-level treatment!"

I'm having a graduation banquet at a hotel the day after tomorrow, everyone must come!

Come and have a taste, and share in my nephew's good fortune!

The neighbors responded with smiles, but there was something else in their laughter.

There were genuine blessings and insincere flattery: "This is wonderful news, we definitely have to go! Our Wuwang City has produced such a genius, we must celebrate!"

"The Ashes Alliance is great! That's the top dueling alliance in the entire Heart Garden! You Ming is really promising!"

"....."

Through the window, You Ming watched Uncle Zecheng chatting with the neighbors with a beaming smile.

He was waving his acceptance letter around like a child, showing it off.

He shook his head and chuckled helplessly, without stopping them.

Uncle Zecheng has no other wish in this life but that his son can be successful.

Now that he's done it, let Uncle Zecheng go if he's happy.

However, when his gaze fell upon the fleeting jealousy and scheming in the eyes of his neighbors, the smile in You Ming's eyes gradually faded.

He knew all too well that these people were just trying to benefit from his success and get some credit with Uncle Zecheng.

If he were to fall from grace one day, these people would probably be the first to kick him while he's down.

No one is spreading rumors; Uncle Zecheng would never bring up the phrase "helpless and destitute" for no reason.

You Ming took out his phone, quickly dialed a number, and said in a cold, emotionless tone, "Brother Imamura, I need your help!"

Check who's been spreading rumors about me and Uncle Zecheng in Wuwang City lately.

Also, find out why my uncle, whom I've never met, came back.

"You little brat, all you do is order your brother around."

"Hehe, thanks for your help, Imamura-kun. I'll treat you to dinner later."

After hanging up the phone, You Ming's expression grew even colder.

He had overheard every word of the whispers of the older women downstairs because the door hadn't been closed.

What do you mean "Zecheng raised an ungrateful wretch"?

What do you mean, "You Ming's talent was stolen"?

There's also something like, "His older brother is back, here to seize Zecheng's family fortune and Youming's dueling resources."