That Wretched Old Man Was Truly Detestable, That Bastard Son Was Truly Shortsighted

"..."

Dugu Bo stared at Qian Renxue with a speechless expression.

What, just because she was the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou, she thought she was all that?

She could not afford to lose face, so she wanted this old man to lose it for her?

He was a dignified Titled Douluo. If he did not show his might, did she take him for some pet snake?

"Your Majesty?"

Li Yu looked utterly bewildered, as though he had no idea what "Your Majesty" meant.

"Your Majesty is an honorific for beings such as Titled Douluos, and Titled Douluos are the very pinnacle among Soul Masters!"

Qian Renxue patiently explained, "There are not many existences like Poison Douluo Your Majesty in the entire continent!"

Yet those words only made her even more certain that Li Yu had no background.

If he had a background, it would have been impossible for him not to know what a title like "Your Majesty" represented.

Meanwhile, as Dugu Bo listened to Qian Renxue explain just how formidable he was, he felt secretly pleased—and even more annoyed.

She was praising him so highly. Would it not be even more humiliating if he could not answer later?

"A Titled Douluo!"

Li Yu cried out in surprise, then looked at Dugu Bo with worship in his eyes. "Greetings, Senior. Do you know why I am like this?"

"You—"

Dugu Bo was still thinking of how to brush the matter aside when Li Yu skipped even the slightest bit of pleasantry.

Was this the attitude one should have when asking a Titled Douluo for guidance?

But Qian Renxue had already put him on the spot, so it was not easy for him to lose his temper.

After thinking for a moment, he could only put on a stern face. "Telling you such secrets with your current cultivation would only harm you, so there is no need for you to think too much about it!"

After a pause, perhaps feeling that his explanation was not convincing enough, he added, "In any case, your Soul Ring has improved under that stimulation, which is a good thing. But remember not to become arrogant because of it. You must still cultivate diligently, lest you waste this opportunity for nothing!"

Qian Renxue secretly gave him a thumbs-up.

Damn, he was really good at bluffing. Why had I not thought of that?

Li Yu clicked his tongue inwardly.

That old bastard could really make things up!

If I did not know that they did not know, I might have believed him!

"So that was it!"

Li Yu nodded as though he deeply agreed, then let his gaze wander over Dugu Bo.

Under the effects of the Cross-dressing System, the seductive charm around him began to spread.

A gaze had weight.

Someone like Dugu Bo could sense it with ease.

At that moment, under Li Yu's gaze, even he began to feel somewhat uncomfortable.

What was this seductress doing? Had he seen through me?

Dugu Bo cursed inwardly, but shifted his gaze away from Li Yu.

Though he was unwilling to admit it, the seductive charm Li Yu displayed truly stirred some heat within him.

But he already had a granddaughter, so naturally he could not commit such beastly acts.

Besides, Qian Renxue was right beside them!

He could only pretend not to notice Li Yu's gaze.

Qian Renxue had originally been watching the excitement, and after Dugu Bo's explanation, she had even silently thought, I learned something.

But now—

The area suddenly fell silent.

Li Yu's gaze remained fixed on Dugu Bo instead of on him, his "husband"!

That made her feel faintly uncomfortable.

Though she was female, she was currently playing the identity of Xue Qinghe, a dignified man!

Who could endure his own wife flirting with someone else right in front of him?

What was more, the recipient of those flirtatious looks was an old man—an incredibly powerful old man!

Qian Renxue felt even more uncomfortable.

"Cough, cough!"

She coughed lightly twice and conveniently stepped between Li Yu and Dugu Bo.

"Qinghe thanks Poison Douluo Your Majesty on Yu'er's behalf!"

"Now that this matter is settled and Yu'er has absorbed his Soul Ring, the two of us shall return to Heaven Dou City first!"

Qian Renxue's face was full of sincerity, but anyone could clearly see the wariness on it.

"...As you wish, Your Highness."

Dugu Bo's mouth twitched.

Good grief, who exactly was she guarding against?

Did she really think this old man was interested in her delicate wife?

After silently cursing twice, Dugu Bo glanced at Li Yu, called him a "seductress" once more in his heart, then turned and left.

"Phew!"

Qian Renxue secretly let out a sigh of relief, as though she had just sent away some great enemy.

But at that moment—

Li Yu's voice suddenly rang out. "Poison Douluo Your Majesty, please wait!"

"Hm?!" Qian Renxue's gaze sharpened.

"Hm?" Dugu Bo was startled.

The latter stopped in his tracks, and together with the former, turned his gaze back toward Li Yu.

Qian Renxue clenched her fist and thought bitterly, Damn it, I should not have made things difficult for that old Dugu Bo. Did Miss Li Yu really fall for that old bastard?

Is he not just a Titled Douluo? Spirit Hall has plenty of them!

I will become one sooner or later too!

Besides, how old am I now? I am already nearly a Soul Saint. Could Miss Li Yu really not tell who had greater talent?

But what could Miss Li Yu possibly have done wrong? Her family background was merely ordinary!

It was all that damned old man's fault!

That wretched old man was truly detestable!

Dugu Bo's expression also darkened inwardly. Damn it, that cursed Xue Qinghe. Could he have secretly told this seductress that everything I just said was made up while I was not paying attention?

Was he deliberately trying to make this old man embarrass himself?

It was only an Imperial Throne. Was it really necessary?

He should cultivate properly. With his talent, he would become a Titled Douluo sooner or later. At that point, what would an Imperial Throne matter?

This old man is not some imperial ruler now, but what blind fool would dare refuse to give me face?

That bastard son was truly shortsighted!

The two of them had their own thoughts.

What they shared was the gravity in their eyes, as though something earth-shattering had happened!

Li Yu did not know what the two were thinking, and his gaze remained fixed on Dugu Bo.

After taking a deep breath, he spoke calmly. "Whenever it rains or the weather turns gloomy, Senior occasionally feels a numb, itching sensation around both sides of your ribs, and it gradually intensifies..."

Following Xiao Sanzi's explanation, Li Yu diagnosed Dugu Bo.

Just as expected—

The moment his words fell—

Qian Renxue looked completely bewildered.

Dugu Bo, however, looked as if he had been struck by lightning, his eyes locked tightly onto Li Yu.

"You... how did you know?"