The next day, Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi set out early, each arranging their academy and clan affairs. Before noon, they met up with Ming Lunyu and Tang Fu'er at the entrance to Sunset Academy.
This soul-hunting expedition was to obtain Soul Rings for Yang Wudi, who had broken through level ninety, and Ming Lunyu, who had broken through level fifty. Yang Wudi's target was the hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape in the heart of the Star Dou Great Forest. The group would be venturing into the forest's deepest core, facing unknown dangers, so all three Titled Douluo on Ming Lunyu's side were going.
Ming Lunyu had originally intended to bring Ma Hongjun along, but Tang Fu'er and Dugu Bo unanimously objected. Their reason was that the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest were unpredictably dangerous. Even with three Titled Douluo, they could not necessarily guarantee the safety of the two of them. One more person meant one more risk, and someone also needed to keep watch over Sunset City.
After thinking it over, Ming Lunyu agreed. In the end, Ma Hongjun was left behind to hold down Sunset Academy.
Ma Hongjun had been unwilling at first, but she ultimately agreed.
Before leaving, however, she dragged the three women into a corner where Ming Lunyu could not see them.
"I know there are more reasons you aren't taking me than just those two." Ma Hongjun folded her arms and glared fiercely at the three women.
Yang Wudi gave an embarrassed smile, Tang Fu'er cutely twisted her hair, while Dugu Bo grinned and drifted over to Ma Hongjun's side.
"Eldest Miss, you're overthinking it. I've never had any ulterior motives. I truly am only thinking of your safety." Dugu Bo wrapped her arms around Ma Hongjun from behind, smiling sweetly. "Of