Dugu Yan

"Lingling, why did you take off your veil?"

Dugu Yan was astonished. How had Ye Lingling lost her veil after spending only enough time to refine an immortal herb?

Ye Lingling said nothing, merely staring blankly at Yun Xiao Feng.

Yun Xiao Feng quickly placed the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid in Ye Lingling's hands.

"Go refine and absorb it. This immortal herb will be a great help to you."

After handing the immortal herb to Ye Lingling, Yun Xiao Feng turned and left.

Ye Lingling felt a little disappointed as well.

Yun Xiao Feng found a tall, crystal-like rock by the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and sat down.

At that moment, he felt that a drink would have been perfect.

Suddenly, Dugu Bo appeared beside Yun Xiao Feng.

Somewhat embarrassed, Dugu Bo asked, "Grandson-in-law, do you think my Yan Yan can withstand a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring?"

Yun Xiao Feng promptly poured cold water over his hopes.

"What are you dreaming about? Her physique is far too weak. Although her spiritual power can withstand the Soul Shock left behind when a soul beast dies after absorbing an immortal herb, her body really can't take it."

Dugu Yan was standing nearby as well. After hearing Yun Xiao Feng's explanation, she asked, "What is Soul Shock?"

"Shouldn't your main concern be that your body is too weak? Soul Shock is the resentment left behind after a high-level soul beast dies. It forms an impact within your mind. Your grandfather should be familiar with that."

Yun Xiao Feng tossed the subject to Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo nodded at his words, acknowledging that Yun Xiao Feng was right.

"Wait a while before hunting for another soul ring. Over the next three months, try to train until you can carry a thousand jin and run ten kilometers. That should be enough."

After hearing Yun Xiao Feng's words, Dugu Yan glared with her beautiful eyes. "Are you trying to turn me into some muscle-bound woman?"

"Train or don't train, it's up to you. Either way, it concerns your future."

Yun Xiao Feng's words sent Dugu Yan into deep thought.

That was right—it concerned her future.

She couldn't be careless about this.

"Grandson-in-law, don't you have some other way to help Yan Zi strengthen her physique? Don't even think about hiding it from this old man."

As Dugu Bo spoke, he glanced at Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.

The meaning was obvious: girls with figures as good as theirs couldn't possibly have built their physiques by carrying rocks around.

Sure enough, the older one got, the craftier one became.

Dugu Bo's words made Dugu Yan's eyes light up. That was right. If she could maintain a good figure while strengthening her physique, then of course she liked that idea.

"Old Poison, who said I'm your grandson-in-law? Your granddaughter is right here. I don't want to ruin her reputation for no reason. Let's speak properly."

The moment Yun Xiao Feng finished speaking—

Dugu Bo nearly burst into curses. "You bastard! You've already sent the betrothal gift. If you dare refuse to marry my granddaughter, I'll fight you to the death!"

"I'm immune to poison."

What the hell kind of answer was that?

Whenever this matter came up, Dugu Bo got furious.

How had he ended up encountering such a freak?

The brat wasn't afraid of his poison at all, and his attack power was damn terrifying too.

Dugu Bo had experienced it firsthand at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

One sword strike had forced out even his Martial Soul Avatar.

He had tried every possible method, yet still failed to catch the brat. The most frustrating part was that the brat was immune to poison.

For a Titled Douluo who dominated the world with poison, encountering a monster immune to poison was utterly tragic.

"Anyway, my granddaughter has already agreed to it. She'll marry no one but you. Oh, right—there's probably no escaping that girl Ye Lingling either."

Dugu Bo's words left Yun Xiao Feng completely speechless.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Yun Xiao Feng still asked.

"Lingling's family has a rule: the first man to see her face becomes her husband. Once her face has been seen, she no longer needs to wear a veil."

Dugu Yan explained from behind them.

"Fuck, I only wanted to flirt with her a little. How could she do this? I already have several wives. It's not like you don't know that."

Yun Xiao Feng felt depressed.

"I don't mind."

Dugu Yan's single sentence left Yun Xiao Feng with a pain in his chest.

He was convinced now.

"Then why didn't she say so earlier?"

"Maybe Lingling has taken a liking to you. Lingling is actually quite pitiful. If my grandfather hadn't protected her, who knew how many families would have set their sights on her? Even Snow Avalanche Prince kept harassing her. No wonder Lingling told me before that she saw you kill Snow Avalanche's horse with a single sword strike in Heaven Dou City. In her eyes, you were like a hero—you gave her hope."

Dugu Yan then began explaining Ye Lingling's background and life story.

She truly was a girl who made people's hearts ache.

"You two lovebirds take your time chatting. This old man will go catch a soul beast for dinner."

Dugu Bo left at once. He felt that he was not suited to being a third wheel here.

"Old Poison, remember, don't catch any rabbits."

Yun Xiao Feng's reminder left Dugu Bo somewhat bewildered. Wasn't roasted rabbit delicious?

Still, as he left, he remembered that one of Yun Xiao Feng's childhood sweethearts had a rabbit martial soul.

Then this old man would go catch a snake instead.

Snake meat was quite tasty too.

If roasted well, it was crisp and crunchy with every bite.

After Dugu Bo left, only Dugu Yan and Yun Xiao Feng remained seated on the platform.

"Hey, Yun Xiao Feng, now that you've seen Lingling's face, don't tell me you're planning to avoid taking responsibility?"

Dugu Yan questioned him.

"It's not like I watched her bathe. Is it really that serious?"

Yun Xiao Feng replied flippantly.

"Then do you want to watch your big sister bathe, little brother?"

Dugu Yan felt that teasing Yun Xiao Feng should be quite fun.

"Sis, let's not fool around—"

Yun Xiao Feng's words made Dugu Yan want to smack him.

What the hell did he mean, fool around? She was displaying her charm, this bastard.

He was seriously going to piss her off.

Dugu Yan was thoroughly convinced by Yun Xiao Feng. She felt that this guy was a bit of a hopelessly straight-laced man.

Dog Host, if you can enter the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with six beauties and go swimming, this system will unlock the first soul skill of your Storm Battle Axe.

"You're forcing me to become a beast."

Then may I ask, Dog Host, will you become one or not?

"I'll become one. Of course I'll become one."

"Dugu Yan, let's go swimming together later."

Yun Xiao Feng's words left Dugu Yan somewhat dumbfounded.

What the hell was this Turtle Son thinking? Why had he suddenly asked her to go swimming?

"Where are we going swimming?"

It was the first time a man had openly invited Dugu Yan to go swimming, and she felt rather shy.

"Isn't there a hot spring over there?"

Dugu Yan looked in the direction Yun Xiao Feng pointed, and her face turned green.

Even a Titled Douluo would be reduced to ashes if they went down there. Was he asking her to die?

This man was truly a dog.

"You're sure we're swimming in there?"

Dugu Yan truly could not believe it. Even her grandfather could not endure the temperature of that spring.

"It really is there. Once they finish cultivating later, we'll all go down and swim together. After that, you and Ye Lingling will be able to withstand a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring as your fourth ring."

After Yun Xiao Feng said that, Dugu Yan's mind buzzed. They were really going swimming together.

Well, if it meant being able to bear a Ten Thousand Year Fourth Ring, then she could accept it.

"System Sir, I don't have that many cabbages or little chili peppers."