Heaven Dou Royal Academy
Tang San walked out of the gates of the Shrek Academy and headed west along the street alone.
It was just past noon, and the sunlight was shining directly down from above, making the bluestone path gleam with a white light.
Tang San walked leisurely through several bustling streets and arrived at the Dugu Manor.
The Dugu Manor is located in the western part of Heaven Dou City, covering a vast area with towering walls. However, the surrounding streets are deserted, with few pedestrians, and even vendors are unwilling to set up stalls here.
Dugu Bo was eccentric and possessed terrifying poison skills; his mansion was always surrounded by a faint scent of herbs.
The vermilion gate was ajar, and there wasn't even a gatekeeper at the mansion.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. Who would dare approach the mansion of a Titled Douluo? Not to mention people, not even a stray cat would dare to pass by the gate.
Tang San pushed open the door and entered, passing through the front yard and arriving at the inner garden.
The garden is planted with all kinds of medicinal herbs, and the air is filled with a strong medicinal fragrance.
In the very center of the garden, a large tree provides ample shade, beneath which sits a stone table and four stone benches.
Dugu Bo was sitting on a stone bench, holding a cup of tea in his hand, slowly sipping it.
After several years, Dugu Bo's strength had risen to level ninety-four, and a series of happy events followed one after another, causing a faint smile to always be on his lips, as if he were lost in thought.
Before Tang San even reached the garden, he called out from afar, "Grandpa, I'm back!"
Although more than four years had passed, Tang San had only grown taller; his physical appearance hadn't changed much, except that he had shed his childishness and become more resolute and defined. Dugu Bo recognized him at a glance.
Dugu Bo put down his teacup, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He stood up and looked Tang San up and down several times.
Looking at Tang San, who was now a little taller than him, Dugu Bo beamed with joy. "Oh my, my dear grandson-in-law, you've finally decided to come back? Yan Yan talks about you every day, my ears are practically calloused."
Tang San smiled sheepishly and scratched his head. He looked around and asked, "Grandpa, where's Yan Yan?"
Dugu Bo glared at Tang San, his tone sour, "You still remember Yan Yan? Yan Yan has been lovesick for the past few years, she hasn't been able to eat or drink, and she's lost weight. If you hadn't come back, I would have searched the entire continent for you."
Tang San was even more embarrassed. "Grandpa, I'm just traveling around to train and get stronger. This time I brought Yan Yan a really big gift."
Dugu Bo waved his hand. "I don't care about your young people's business. Don't blame me if you get beaten up later."
After saying that, Dugu Bo turned and walked out of the mansion, saying as he went, "Yan Yan lives at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy over there. We'll take you there to find her."
Tang San quickened his pace to catch up, and after a few steps, he caught up with Dugu Bo. The two walked out of the Dugu Manor side by side.
A moment later, Dugu Bo brought Tang San to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is located on the outskirts of Heaven Dou City. It is the highest institution of learning in the Heaven Dou Empire and covers an extremely vast area.
The school gate is majestic and imposing, with its pillars carved from single pieces of white stone, standing about ten meters tall, and topped with the royal crest of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Inside the school gate is a wide, tree-lined avenue, with ginkgo trees planted on both sides. In the distance are rolling teaching buildings and training grounds, with white walls and green tiles, exuding an extraordinary atmosphere.
The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is extremely wealthy, and each student has a private, luxurious villa. Dugu Yan's villa is located on the east side of the academy, near a small grove of trees, in a tranquil environment.
Dugu Bo took Tang San to Dugu Yan's residence first, but Dugu Yan was not there. Dugu Bo then led Tang San to the training ground of the Heaven Dou Team One.
Tang San followed behind Dugu Bo and soon arrived at the exclusive training ground of the Heaven Dou Team One.
It was afternoon, and the sunlight slanted in from the west, bathing the entire training ground in a golden glow.
A group of people were training there; some were sparring, and some were practicing their Soul Skills. Shouts and the sounds of collisions mingled together.
Tang San spotted Dugu Yan from afar.
Dugu Yan has now fully grown up, transforming from a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl into a seventeen or eighteen-year-old young woman.
She had a graceful figure, with a curvaceous bust and hips, a slender waist like a willow branch, and long, straight legs. Her skin was fair and smooth, and her features were delicate and Tang San's ear tip.
Dugu Yan stood at the edge of the training field, arms crossed, watching the battle inside. She was dressed in a purple outfit that perfectly accentuated her graceful figure.
Ye Lingling stood next to Dugu Yan, but now she wore a veil. She wore a light green dress, and her long blue hair was draped over her shoulders, cascading down like a waterfall.
Although the veil covered half of her face, her eyebrows and eyes were still exquisitely beautiful, and her blue eyes were clear and bright, exuding an ethereal and pure aura.
She was taller than she had been four years ago, with a graceful figure and a cool, ethereal air.
Approaching the training ground, Dugu Bo said, "Alright, now it's your turn, young people. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Dugu Bo nimbly slipped away.
Tang San ignored him, quickened his pace, and a smile played on his lips.
Dugu Yan seemed to sense something, turned her head, and her gaze fell on Tang San. She froze, her eyes widened, and her mouth slightly open.
Ye Lingling, who was standing next to Dugu Yan, followed her gaze and saw Tang San. A hint of surprise flashed in her blue eyes, but she quickly concealed it.
Dugu Yan suddenly came to her senses, her eyes instantly welling up with tears.
She ran over and threw herself into Tang San 'Tang San arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist, burying her face in Tang San chest, her voice muffled and trembling with tears. "You bad boy, why did you only come now? Do you know how much I've missed you all these years!"
Tang San was knocked back half a step by the impact. After regaining his balance, he reached out and gently patted Dugu Yan's back, as if comforting a wronged kitten.
His voice was soft, filled with heartfelt apology. "Yan Yan, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I'm back now, aren't I?"
Dugu Yan cried in Tang San for a long time, her shoulders trembling slightly, her tears soaking a large patch of Tang San's clothes.
Ye Lingling came to her side, her blue eyes watching Tang San and Dugu Yan embrace, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, followed by a hint of loneliness.
After a long while, Dugu Yan reluctantly let go of Tang San.
On the training field, the rest of the Heaven Dou Team One had stopped training and were all looking in their direction. Their gazes held curiosity, surprise, and envy.
Yu Tianheng stood in the center of the training ground, his eyes fixed on Tang San. His handsome face was twisted into a livid color, the veins on his forehead bulged, and his teeth were clenched so tightly they were grinding.
Back then, Yu Tianheng was defeated by Tang San in front of everyone at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.
Now, Yu Tianheng has cultivated from level 28 to level 41, thinking that he can wash away the shame of the past.
Yu Tianheng strode over.
"It's you, Cyberpunk." Yu Tianheng stopped in front of Tang San, his gaze sharp as a knife, his voice cold and hard. "I want to challenge you again. I lost to you back then, but I won't lose again."
Tang San looked Yu Tianheng up and down, a smile curving his lips.
Yu Tianheng's aura was indeed much stronger than before, but in Tang San's perception, Yu Tianheng's Soul Power fluctuations had only just reached the Soul Ancestor level, while he himself was already level 53. The difference was not small.
Tang San smiled and said, "You were no match for me more than four years ago, and you are even less likely to be my match now."
"We'll only know after we fight." Yu Tianheng insisted on the challenge, his eyes fixed on Tang San.