Don't Say It, They Really Were Running Away!

"Grandfather, there's something I need to discuss with Dugu Bo in private."

Neuvillette did not say what it was, and Lakesius did not ask. Instead, he fixed Neuvillette with an intense gaze.

After a long while, Lakesius finally said, "Must you go? Dugu Bo isn't someone easy to deal with. He's more like a venomous snake."

"I'm not a child anymore. Dugu Bo possesses something that can help you break through to become a Titled Douluo!"

Here, Neuvillette had told a lie that was not entirely a lie. There really were Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well that could help Lakesius break through.

Upon hearing this, Lakesius was stunned at first. Then the aura of a Peak Soul Douluo burst forth. If it had been an ordinary Soul Elder or Soul Ancestor, they would not have been able to withstand even that aura alone.

Lakesius quickly came to his senses and hurriedly withdrew his imposing presence.

"If there's danger, then I'd rather not have that title!"

Lakesius did not suspect Neuvillette was joking. A Titled Douluo!

How many Peak Soul Douluos spent their entire lives unable to overcome that barrier!

If it was something that could enable a breakthrough to Titled Douluo, how could Dugu Bo possibly hand it over so easily!

Among Titled Douluos, Dugu Bo truly was not particularly powerful. But to forces without a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo was far more threatening than other Titled Douluos!

He could kill until the other side had no one left but their Titled Douluo!

"Rest assured, I know exactly what Dugu Bo needs most right now!"

"There definitely won't be any danger!"

The corners of Neuvillette's lips rose slightly, making him appear rather confident. This confidence was for Lakesius, not himself.

"..."

After a long silence, Lakesius finally said, "If you have no other reason for seeing him, leave this matter to me. You... must not come to harm!"

Neuvillette: "..."

Could he say that he wanted to take the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?

That might cause this miracle to vanish entirely...

"It is somewhat of a private matter."

Neuvillette answered honestly.

Only then did Lakesius nod. He did not ask what private matter it was. If Neuvillette would not say, then he would not ask.

Everyone had their own secrets.

"Alright, Grandfather will help you get in touch with him. There'll be results within a month at most!"

Dugu Bo was in Heaven Dou City, and the distance from Suotuo City to Heaven Dou City was incredibly far!

In the original story, Tang San and the others had spent an entire month traveling to Heaven Dou City. One could imagine just how distant it was!

Although Lakesius was somewhat puzzled about how Neuvillette knew Dugu Bo and knew so much about him, he did not ask a single question!

It was like Neuvillette's "soul rings," which could be concealed.

Were those really soul rings?

Living with Neuvillette day and night, Lakesius asked himself.

No matter what, he only knew that Neuvillette was his adopted grandson. He had great secrets, yet he was extremely filial. That was enough!

Time passed. After having lunch with Lakesius and taking another stroll by the river, Neuvillette finally bade him farewell and headed toward Suotuo City.

The old man's greatest trait was that he neither asked nor interfered. That was the bearing expected of the patriarch of an absolutely neutral family.

Did he not want to know? He did!

But only by not knowing and pretending to be ignorant could things be best!

Just as he reached the gates of Suotuo City, Neuvillette saw Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, who had suffered a minor injury. The sight left Neuvillette baffled.

What was going on!?

Zhu Zhuqing had not been injured during last night's spirit battle, had she?

What had happened?

Neuvillette's mind was filled with question marks, but he did not voice them.

"Neuvillette!"

Ning Rongrong was delighted when she spotted Neuvillette, because they were returning to Heaven Dou City!

Once they left, who knew when they would meet again!

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was located in a mountain range outside Heaven Dou City. The journey was long, and they could not arrive there in a short time.

They would first return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and see whether her father, Ning Fengzhi, could solve Zhu Zhuqing's problem. After all, this was the first genius she had recruited for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

Even if she had to cry and beg Sword Grandfather and Bone Grandfather, she would definitely help Zhu Zhuqing eliminate her future troubles!

Sigh, who would have thought Zhu Zhuqing's background would be so significant? If Dai Mubai won, she would become the Empress of the Star Luo Empire!

Ning Rongrong felt like crying inside. She could already picture Ning Fengzhi's dark expression.

But Ning Rongrong's words, once spoken, were like water spilled on the ground—impossible to take back!

"Hello, Miss Ning Rongrong!"

"Miss Zhu Zhuqing!"

Neuvillette nodded and spoke without changing expression.

"Hello, Neuvillette!"

Zhu Zhuqing said softly. Her voice lacked its usual coldness and instead sounded even more pleasant to the ear.

Ning Rongrong was taken aback. Zhu Zhuqing knew Neuvillette too?

After thinking about it briefly, she simply ignored the question.

"Neuvillette, I never expected to see you again before leaving. I'm so happy!"

Ning Rongrong said excitedly, like a little fangirl.

She had originally wanted to recruit Neuvillette into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to be her protector—her husband—but now was not the time.

There would be plenty of time in the future. Once Zhu Zhuqing's matter was settled, they could come back.

"Oh, are you heading back to Shrek Academy?"

"Of course not! Who would go back to that lousy academy!"

As soon as Neuvillette finished speaking, Ning Rongrong hurriedly explained.

"Shrek Academy is a scam academy. Those slogans are all lies! It's a pity I didn't bring anyone with me, otherwise I would definitely... Cough, cough, um, I'm not usually like this."

Ning Rongrong's face reddened. She had wanted to say that she would smash that lousy Shrek Academy, but saying something like that in front of Neuvillette did not seem appropriate!

"Zhuqing has agreed to join our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I'm taking her back to familiarize herself with the sect!"

"When there's a chance, we'll come back to Suotuo City to have fun!"

As soon as Ning Rongrong said this, Neuvillette was completely dumbfounded!

Good heavens, how had Zhu Zhuqing left Shrek Academy... Wait, that was still a minor matter. How could she betray her family and the Star Luo Royal Family to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

What had happened in between?

Neuvillette did not know that it all had to start with him knocking Tang San unconscious...

Without Tang San to smooth things over, Dai Mubai had directly provoked everyone's wrath!

Although he dearly wanted to know what had happened, asking such questions did not fit his persona!

"Mm, you're welcome anytime!"

"I see that Miss Zhu Zhuqing seems to be injured. Aren't you going to wait until she recovers before heading back?"

Neuvillette asked in confusion. Even if they had left Shrek Academy, there was no need to flee so quickly, was there?

But indeed, they really were running away!

They were afraid that Shrek Academy's teachers would not play fair!

"Uh..."

The two girls lowered their heads, somewhat embarrassed.

"N-No need. It's only a minor injury."

Zhu Zhuqing said quietly.