Dugu Yan's Decision, Qian Renxue's Decision

Fortunately, although You Xing lacks Divine Sense and power and cannot Simulation the system's Muscle and Marrow Cleansing, he has the Godly Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength, a furnace that can melt anything!

Although the Godly Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength does not follow the path of forging a perfect divine body, but rather a purely physical violence route, it is still far better than this inefficient enhancement method.

With a thought, You Xing immediately used the Godly Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength, transforming his physical body into a furnace to begin the high-speed refining of Immortal Spiritual Energy.

When the last Immortal Spiritual Energy was refined into Dragon Elephant Micro-Particles, You Xing observed that 40% of the physical particles had already completed the transformation from Giant Elephant to dragon-elephant.

'Ultimately, it's not a magical Immortal Herb like the Icefire Immortal Herb, specifically used for physical enhancement. Instead, it's a portion of Immortal Spiritual Energy extracted from Immortal Herb. To achieve such an effect is already quite remarkable. Moreover... 50% Dragon Elephant Micro-Particles is basically the upper limit of my current understanding of the Dragon Elephant Chapter.'

The cultivation of the Godly Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength requires not only resources, but also the individual's comprehension to keep up.

Of course, the process of absorbing Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures is the best form of cultivation. By accumulating a large amount of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, as long as it doesn't involve the two major hurdles of entering and completing each chapter, one can basically force one to reach the top.

You Xing felt that his understanding of the Dragon Elephant Chapter had improved again.

In the Dragon Elephant Chapter, all the microparticles are transformed into Dragon Elephant Micro-Particles, which is the physical body of a level 99 Limit Douluo. More than 90% is the physical body of a level 98, more than 60% is the physical body of a level 97, more than 30% is the physical body of a level 96, and less than 30% is the physical body of a level 95.

Although You Chen's breakthrough this time didn't result in a significant improvement, his physical strength has noticeably increased.

He silently clenched his fists: 'I'm terrifyingly strong now.'

On the other side.

Dugu Yan was in her room, looking unusually downcast as she pondered something, when suddenly the door was pushed open.

"Grandfather!"

When she saw who it was, her expression instantly brightened, and she hugged the person tightly like a baby swallow nestling in someone's arms.

But Dugu Bo still noticed the fleeting sadness on Dugu Yan's face.

Dugu Bo asked, "What's wrong? Are you still sad about parting with your friends?"

"No, it has nothing to do with that... well, you can't say it has absolutely nothing to do with it."

Dugu Yan spoke in a contradictory manner. After realizing her own inconsistencies, she patted Dugu Bo's chest in embarrassment and annoyance, forcibly changing the subject. "Let's not talk about this anymore, Grandpa. How did you meet You Xing... no, You Xing's teacher? How come I've never heard you mention it before?"

"Didn't you say that?"

Dugu Bo shook his head. "Actually, I've said it more than once. So, want to guess?"

Seeing Dugu Bo's teasing expression, Dugu Yan suddenly became a little upset.

"Grandpa, are you saying this because you think I can't guess?"

"No, how could that be? That's not true. My dear granddaughter is the smartest girl in the world."

Dugu Bo quickly denied it three times.

"Never mind."

Dugu Yan's eyes darted around, and she said, "Since you've said it more than once, it probably isn't that hard to guess. But I want to ask a few more questions."

"Ask away," Dugu Bo calmly, arms crossed.

"Is this person related to the Tian Dou Imperial Family?"

"No."

"No?"

Dugu Yan frowned slightly. In her eyes, the only people who had the most contact with her grandfather and whose names she would mention were the members of the Tian Dou Imperial Family. But it turned out that this was not the case at all.

Is this person famous? Is he a household name?

"Hmm, should I say I'm famous, or not?"

This question is somewhat relevant to Dugu Bo.

"What exactly happened?" Dugu Yan asked, dissatisfied.

"It feels like I've answered two questions, so never mind."

Dugu Bo muttered for a moment and replied, "He might not be considered particularly famous by your generation, but our generation and the generation after that have all heard of his name."

"Oh~"

Dugu Yan's eyes lit up. "So you mean the kind of powerful person who has been famous for many years and then suddenly faded into obscurity!"

Dugu Bo blinked, as if in a sense the roles had been reversed?

"Wait! I'm about to figure it out, but there's still one more question. Let me think about it some more!"

Seeing Dugu Yan deep in thought, Dugu Bo also watched his granddaughter with great interest and smiled.

After a long pause, Dugu Yan finally stopped thinking and asked, "Is this person related to the Upper Three Sects?"

Dugu Bo's expression was strange. "He's not from the Upper Three Sects, so, Yan Yan, where did you guess from?"

"Ah?"

Dugu Yan looked surprised. Hearing Dugu Bo's words, she lowered her head somewhat dejectedly and chuckled dryly, "Speaking of those who have been famous for many years and then suddenly faded into obscurity, I wondered if it could be that Clear Sky Douluo. Haha, was I wrong? Damn it, I was wrong! I can't think of anyone right now!"

Dugu Yan became increasingly frustrated as she spoke. She had thought that someone who could be so highly praised by Dugu Bo and could teach Little Monster like You Xing must at least be a Titled Douluo, which narrowed down the possibilities considerably. Soon, Flash of Inspiration led her to Tang Hao.

With this immediate rejection, she couldn't think of anyone else who could have done it.

Seeing Dugu Yan's troubled expression, Dugu Bo rubbed his forehead and said, "Didn't I say that I've mentioned this person more than once? I remember I only mentioned Tang Hao once or twice when I introduced you to the Titled Douluo, right? So, you could barely count it as more than once. But, can't you think of anyone else based on You Xing's surname?"

"You Xing? The surname Yu—ah!"

Dugu Yan's eyes widened in disbelief. "You mean Master You Chen!? But... but wasn't Master You Chen supposed to be just a Soul Ancestor?"

—I feel like if I work hard for a few more years, I can beat them.

Dugu Yan did not say these words aloud.

Especially when she recalled the scene where You Xing defeated the Imperial Fighting Team without even releasing his Martial Soul. If the disciple is this strong, then even if the teacher's Soul Power Level is slightly lower, he should at least possess the combat power of Soul King, right?

Dugu Bo was unaware of Dugu Yan's offensive thoughts. Seeing that his granddaughter had given the correct answer, he finally nodded.

Seeing Dugu Yan's astonished expression and her assessment of You Chen's strength, he frowned slightly and said, "Yan Yan, do you think Master You Chen is too weak, so you've suddenly lost interest in becoming his disciple?"

"Huh? No, no."

Dugu Yan waved her hands repeatedly, but her unconsciously nonchalant attitude revealed her subconscious thoughts.

Seeing this, Dugu Bo did not intend to explain You Chen's strength to Dugu Yan right now, since in a sense it would be like him betraying his Brother Chen.

He changed the subject and said, "Don't worry, Yan Yan, the so-called apprenticeship is just a pretext."

"Ah?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan hesitated for a moment before asking, "Then... does that mean I don't have to worry about whether or not to leave the academy?"

"Let me finish what I have to say first," Dugu Bo said calmly.

Although he wasn't particularly harsh, it was the first time Dugu Yan had ever seen Dugu Bo speak with such a stern face, and she immediately fell silent.

Dugu Bo then finally began to speak, "I think you should have a vague feeling about this. I have a much higher level of interest in Master You Chen than an ordinary theoretical scholar. At least, that's not the normal attitude of a Titled Douluo towards a theoretical scholar. Yan Yan, my changes should be quite obvious, right?"

Dugu Bo pointed to his face, Dugu Yan nodded. "Yes, I feel like I've become at least thirty years younger! Actually, I've been waiting for you to explain to me, Grandpa. You wouldn't say that this is actually thanks to that Master You Chen, would you?"

"That's exactly right."

Dugu Bo casually uttered words that shocked Dugu Yan: "Actually, I have been suffering from a deadly poison all along, and it was Master You Chen who helped me neutralize this poison not long ago."

"Poisoned? Wait! Grandpa, you're saying a Titled Douluo plays with poison has been poisoned? You're not kidding me, are you?" Dugu Yan was shocked.

"I'm not joking with you."

Dugu Bo said solemnly, "Yan Yan, actually, you and I are both poisoned, poisoned by this Martial Soul Poison!"

Then, to Dugu Yan's utter shock and bewilderment, Dugu Bo slowly revealed the truth, even telling Dugu Yan the reason for Dugu Yan parents' deaths.

He believed that Dugu Yan was now qualified to know the truth of what happened back then, the truth that her father's Martial Soul poisoning led to the tragic deaths of herself and her wife... This would also help Dugu Yan understand the harm and severity of Martial Soul poisoning.

"No wonder, no wonder you took me to that strange Icefire Spring every now and then... So it was to suppress the poison for me?"

Dugu Yan looked somewhat dazed.

After learning the truth, some previously incomprehensible things suddenly connected smoothly.

Then came the sobbing that followed the death of his parents.

After Dugu Bo comforted Dugu Yan for a while, Dugu Yan finally returned to normal.

She had already figured out the truth behind the so-called "accepting a disciple" matter and asked, "So, Grandpa, you didn't actually want me to become a disciple, but rather you asked Master You Chen to cure my poison? But... why make it so complicated?"

She couldn't understand why they had to go through such a long and complicated process.

Dugu Bo sighed softly and said, "Because the way to rescue you requires teaching you some of Master You Chen's secret techniques, it's practically the same as becoming his disciple. Master You Chen must ensure that you don't reveal the inheritance, so he can't let you stay in this academy. Of course, if you really don't want to leave, I, your grandfather, will ask Master You Chen to think of another way, but... that way, the timeframe can't be determined, and the success rate can't be guaranteed like this method."

Furthermore, because of Master You Chen's kindness in saving me, I've agreed to leave Heaven Dou City for a while to take care of some things for him. This means that if you stay here, I might not be able to take care of you as well as before. That's why... I had You Xing put on that show before."

Dugu Bo even had the leisure to help patch it.

Upon hearing this reasonable explanation, Dugu Yan immediately understood the whole story.

Although she was curious about how Prince Xue Xing would handle the situation, even Dugu Yan knew that although her grandfather doted on her, just as even the most doting adults would keep certain things secret, there were some things he wouldn't tell her.

She simply nodded. "In that case, Grandpa, I understand. I will go and seek guidance from Master You Chen!"

"That's not necessary."

Dugu Bo shook his head and said, "Master You Chen has already passed on his secret teachings to me. After I finish dealing with the remaining trivial matters of the Tiandou Empire, we can leave together, and then I will personally teach you."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan's eyes widened immediately. "Huh? Grandpa, you've already found a way to cure me? Right, since Master You Chen has already treated you once, it's not surprising that you know. But... if that's the case, why go through all this trouble?"

Dugu Bo saw through Dugu Yan's thoughts, his face hardening as he said, "Yan Yan, it seems that it was indeed necessary for me to have You Xing teach you a lesson. Do you think that just because your grandfather is Titled Douluo with great strength, you can just take things without asking about their origins? Have you not considered that doing this will offend Master You Chen? In a sense, Master You Chen is a savior not only to me but also to you. How can you think of taking things from your benefactor by trickery?"

"To seize by trickery and force... it doesn't have to be this extreme, does it?" Dugu Yan grumbled, feeling somewhat aggrieved.

Seeing Dugu Yan's appearance, Dugu Bo couldn't help but feel a headache coming on when he thought about the dangerous business he might be involved in in the future.

The only saving grace is that, after what You Xing did, Dugu Yan no longer has much resistance to leaving the academy.

That very night, even You Xing hadn't anticipated that he would only briefly appear at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy for a total of ten minutes, and some people were already getting restless.

The main point is that, in some people's eyes... that person should be extremely busy because they showed their inclination towards the Spirit Hall.

"What did you say? Teacher's... disciple, You Xing, appeared at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and even mingled with Bi Lin Douluo?"

The one who couldn't sit still was Qian Renxue.

Because of her forceful suppression of public opinion against Bibi Dong, her situation in the Tiandou Empire has become less than ideal over the past year. Her progress in controlling Tiandou Empire has regressed, and her plan to usurp the country is in serious danger of failure. She has also assigned a large number of people to keep an eye out for news related to You Chen in various places.

Furthermore, with the Tiandou Empire right beside her and her consistently high level of attention on the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, she noticed You Xing's appearance immediately.

Upon receiving the report from her subordinate, Qian Renxue's expression shifted between uncertainty and uncertainty: 'Given how much Master values You Xing, he wouldn't have let him come out alone. So, Master is currently in Heaven Dou City? No, we can't be so hasty! The important thing now is, what's the deal with that Bi Lin Douluo? When did Master meet him? Or is Bi Lin Douluo also connected to that SkyNet organization?'

"Young Master."

The Porcupine Douluo suddenly appeared and advised, "According to the information we have, the appearance of the Azure Phosphorus Douluo, Dugu Bo, suddenly became younger, so much so that none of the members of the Royal Fighting Team recognized him at the time. I suspect... this is very likely the work of that Master You Chen."

In any case, everything that seems amiss becomes perfectly reasonable when applied to "Master You Chen." It's not that the Porcupinefish Douluo is a fan of You Chen, but rather that he knows his Young Master is a You Chen.

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's eyes flashed with a glint of light. "Youthful... this is a phenomenon of life force recovery. That's right, Teacher can't let You Xing run around outside without permission, but if Titled Douluo whom I have bestowed favors upon is by his side, then I can rest assured. This also explains why Bi Lin Douluo is involved with Teacher. Ci Xue, show me Dugu Bo's behavior patterns over the past two months."

"Yes, ma'am."

Qian Renxue took the action record given by the Porcupinefish Douluo and quickly discovered the clues.

"I've got it! Dugu Bo last appeared in Heaven Dou City just a week ago! It's very likely that Teacher is currently inside Heaven Dou City!"

Qian Renxue showed excitement.

"Young Master."

Snake Lance Douluo suddenly interrupted, saying, "Young Master, you said that Master You Chen wouldn't have let You Xing go out alone. Is it possible that he arranged for another guard, and that this guard also solved the problem of Bi Lin Douluo? The reason why it wasn't mentioned in the intelligence is simply because he didn't show up?"

Qian Renxue calmed down, but the Snake Lance interrupted her beautiful reverie, and her face immediately darkened. "She Long."

Snake Lance Douluo bowed his head. "Your subordinate is here."

Qian Renxue couldn't help but retort, "Has anyone ever said that if you can't speak properly, you should just shut up? I only said 'maybe,' do you think I didn't consider the possibility you mentioned?"

The Snake Lance Douluo looked somewhat bewildered, Porcupinefish Douluo turned his face away.

"Ha..."

Qian Renxue sighed, then looked at the Porcupinefish Douluo and said, "Ci Xue, keep a close eye on You Xing's movements. If he gets separated from you, notify me immediately."

Porcupinefish Douluo frowned slightly. "Young Master, that You Xing seems to be following Bi Lin Douluo closely. If I may be so bold, we may find it difficult to find such an opportunity."

Qian Renxue's face darkened. "Ci Xue, don't you even know how to speak properly? If you really can't find such an opportunity, then find a situation where Dugu Bo and You Xing are alone. Don't even mention you and She Long taking action, you won't be able to snatch a child with the strength of Soul Ancestor from a Poison Douluo who only knows how to use poison."

The Porcupinefish Douluo bowed his head deeply. "Young Master, the Great Enshrinement instructed us that at least one of us, She Long or I, must stay by your side..."

Qian Renxue angrily said, "You are my subordinate now. Will you listen to your grandfather or me?! My mind is made up! Do as I say!"

"Yes," the Porcupinefish Douluo replied helplessly.

At Qian Renxue's signal, the two Douluo disappeared again.

But their communication continued.

The Snake Lance Douluo looked at the Porcupinefish Douluo with a somewhat aggrieved expression. "Young Master wasn't like this before..."

The Porcupinefish Douluo said calmly, "You've been watching the pressure the Young Master has been under these past few days, don't you understand? It's not that the Young Master has changed, she... is just about to be crushed by the pressure."

As he finished speaking, the Porcupinefish Douluo couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.

Actually, what he really wanted to tell Qian Renxue was that, given the current situation, she shouldn't have gone out on her own because of You Chen's whereabouts.

The next morning, while Dugu Yan was leaving for school or saying goodbye to her companions, Dugu Bo went directly to the Prince's Mansion.