Schooling, Entering the Royal Academy

"I told Grandma Bo Saixi that you treated me especially well. When I saw the Deep Sea Sinking Silver, Grandma Bo Saixi asked how I knew about it. I said you told me, and that you were going to use the Deep Sea Sinking Silver to make me a weapon."

Qian Daoliu affectionately scraped Mu Yu's nose.

"You little girl, just waiting to trick something out of me, huh?"

Mu Yu nodded without the slightest embarrassment. "I already told Grandma Bo Saixi..."

"Fine, fine, fine. I'll get it for you when the time comes."

Mu Yu smiled triumphantly.

At that moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others walked in.

"What level is Second Miss now?"

Mu Yu climbed down from Qian Daoliu's arms with an arrogant little huff.

"Hmph, I just got back and I'm exhausted to death, but Second Grandpa only knows how to ask about my level."

"We're concerned about you too."

"Then I'll reluctantly tell you~"

Mu Yu first summoned her Puppet martial spirit. Two black and three red soul rings appeared.

They nearly blinded the several Titled Douluos' titanium alloy dog eyes.

"I'm already level fifty-one~"

Light Feather Douluo's mouth hung wide enough to fit an egg, while the others also looked astonished.

Mu Yu withdrew her soul rings and activated her second martial spirit.

One black and three gold soul rings suddenly appeared.

"My second martial spirit is level forty now."

As soon as Mu Yu finished displaying her martial spirits, Qian Daoliu immediately took the lead in applauding.

"As expected of our Xiao Yu! Breaking through to Soul King at eleven!"

Mu Yu raised her chin and sat down in a chair nearby.

"Grandpas, my third trial may require your help."

"Whatever Second Miss needs, just say the word. What can we help with?" Mighty Lion Douluo patted his chest.

"My third trial requires me to obtain at least six soul bones."

Qian Daoliu nodded. "As for soul bones, we can help you hunt them."

Mu Yu thought for a moment. "I already have three soul bones, so I only need three more."

"Three?!" Jiangmo Douluo cried out. Even Titled Douluos like them might not possess three soul bones.

Mu Yu revealed her three soul bones.

"The first was the Gale Twin-Headed Wolf Left Leg Bone my sister gave me. The second was the Evil Orca King Right Leg Bone I obtained on Sea God Island. The third is a 100,000-Year Devil Ray Spirit Head Bone."

Qian Daoliu's eyes lit up. "Xiao Yu, what kind of soul bones are you planning to hunt for the remaining three?"

"I want a soul bone with a flying skill. I don't have any particular requirements for the rest."

Qingluan Douluo smiled at Mu Yu. "Are you sure it's that simple?"

Mu Yu awkwardly turned her head away.

"Xiao Yu, say it. If you want it, no matter how difficult it is, your grandpas will find it for you."

"Then I won't hold back!" With Qingluan Douluo's words, Mu Yu began making outrageous demands.

"I want an External Spirit Bone with Flying Skill..."

Everyone fell silent for a while. Light Feather Douluo spoke first. "How about this old man helps Xiao Yu hunt one?"

Qian Daoliu considered it. "Then let's do this. Sixth and Seventh, go to the Star Dou Great Forest and gather as many soul bones as possible, preferably high-quality ones. Fifth and Third, the External Spirit Bone will be up to you."

The Titled Douluos all nodded and began taking action.

Mu Yu's actions this time caused quite a stir. Even Bibi Dong learned that the Worship Hall had dispatched four Titled Douluos to find suitable soul bones for Mu Yu.

After thinking for a moment, Bibi Dong summoned Gui Mei and Yue Guan.

"Gui Mei, deliver a message to Second Miss. Tell her I want to see her."

Gui Mei nodded, then turned into black smoke and drifted out.

"Yue Guan, bring me my Sky Blue Vine Left Arm Bone."

"Yes, Your Holiness."

Bibi Dong had to admit that Mu Yu was a genius, one far more talented than herself. This child would be Spirit Hall's future, and she needed to nurture Mu Yu properly.

Most importantly, she felt quite favorably toward Mu Yu. After all, Mu Yu had, in a sense, saved her once back then.

Mu Yu was still chatting with Xiao Mo in her room when she sensed the light dimming. She withdrew from the Sea of Consciousness and looked toward the window, where a mass of shadow blocked her view.

"Elder Gui, what is it?"

Gui Mei gave a slight bow. "Your Excellency the Pope asked me to pass along a message. She wishes to see you."

Mu Yu nodded. "All right~ I was just bored anyway."

Mu Yu skipped along behind Gui Mei to Pope Hall.

The doors opened, and Bibi Dong was already seated inside, having waited for quite some time.

Bibi Dong gestured for Gui Mei and Yue Guan to leave.

"Xiao Yu, it has been a long time since we last met."

"Mm, it has."

Bibi Dong looked at Mu Yu gently. "I heard that several of the Worship Hall's consecrates are helping you hunt spirit bones?"

Mu Yu nodded. "The content of my third trial is to obtain at least six spirit bones, so Grandpas are helping me look for them."

Bibi Dong nodded thoughtfully and picked up a box from beside her.

"Xiao Yu, this is a Sky Blue Vine Left Arm Bone that is nearing a hundred thousand years old. Consider it a small token from me."

Mu Yu was somewhat surprised. She had not expected Bibi Dong to truly be willing to give her a spirit bone.

Mu Yu gave a slight bow. "Then Xiao Yu thanks Your Excellency the Pope."

"No need to stand on ceremony. You are a member of Spirit Hall. It is my duty to nurture you."

Sky Blue Vines were naturally extremely resilient, making them highly suitable for binding and control. Unless something unexpected happened, this spirit bone's ability would be control as well—exactly the kind Mu Yu liked.

"Xiao Yu, why not absorb it here with me?"

Mu Yu did not refuse. She sat down directly in Pope Hall to absorb the spirit bone. After all, it made little difference to her where she did it.

The process of absorbing the spirit bone was as easy as ever. She even had time to chat with the three in her Sea of Consciousness, and they nearly started a game of mahjong.

After absorbing the spirit bone, Mu Yu withdrew from the Sea of Consciousness. The spirit bone in her left arm granted her even greater strength.

Mu Yu slightly raised her left arm, and Sky Blue Vine extended forward from it. She casually grabbed the box that had held the spirit bone. The Sky Blue Vine was incomparably tough—truly an excellent control-type spirit bone.

Mu Yu bowed to Bibi Dong once more in thanks.

After leaving Pope Hall, Mu Yu was in especially high spirits. It was time to visit her dear Poison Douluo.

She returned to Worship Hall to inform Qian Daoliu, then swiftly set off for Sunset Forest.

Sunset Forest covered an enormous area, and Mu Yu searched for a long time without finding the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

"Ah, if I'd known, I would have paid more attention to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well's location when I was reading."

At that moment, Mu Yu suddenly thought of the all-powerful Xi Ruo.

"Hey, Xi Ruo, help me find where the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is."

Xi Ruo was speechless. Did she think he was a map app?

"...Can you check where there are fewer soul beasts?"

If she remembered correctly, the area around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was filled with Dugu Bo's deadly poison, so very few soul beasts dared approach.

Xi Ruo looked around. "The central area."

Oh, right, right. Mu Yu seemed to remember now—the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well really was at the center of Sunset Forest.

"Thanks."

With that, Mu Yu quickly rushed toward the central area, pulling out the Ten-Headed Sun Serpent Inner Core as she ran.

As she neared the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Mu Yu felt an eager excitement at the thought of tricking someone.

But she did not rush inside. If she remembered correctly, the method Tang San had taught Dugu Bo was to force the toxins into his spirit bones.

That might just save Mu Yu a valuable item.

She turned and headed back.

The soul beasts living near this deadly poison were all powerful, and their chances of dropping spirit bones were higher. Once she told Dugu Bo the method, then gave him a spirit bone, would he not owe Mu Yu an enormous favor?

After that, deep within Sunset Forest, practically no snake-type soul beast over ten thousand years old escaped Mu Yu's grasp.

Finally! After a full day of effort! Mu Yu finally got herself a spirit bone.

Mu Yu tossed the Jade Python Spirit Bone she had just obtained from her kill in her hand. Mm, not bad.

Returning to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Mu Yu used the Ten-Headed Sun Serpent Inner Core to easily evade Dugu Bo's poisonous miasma.

The Ten-Headed Sun Serpent Inner Core's suppression of snakes allowed Dugu Bo, who was not far away, to notice Mu Yu.

Almost the instant Mu Yu entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dugu Bo's soul skill arrived before her.

Mu Yu was startled and rapidly leaped up, barely managing to evade the attack.

Was Dugu Bo really that ruthless? He used a soul skill right from the start.

When Dugu Bo saw that the intruder was merely a child, he froze for a moment.

"Who goes there?"

Mu Yu also got a clear look at Dugu Bo.

"Senior, I'm truly sorry. I saw so many Immortal Herbs here and assumed no one lived here. I didn't expect this to be your territory."

Dugu Bo stared at the girl before him. She looked only eleven or twelve years old.

"How did you get in?"

Mu Yu had already guessed that Dugu Bo would ask that.

She slowly took out the Ten-Headed Sun Serpent Inner Core. "My teacher gave this to me. It can counter all poisons."

Dugu Bo was drawn to the Inner Core. He had spent his entire life wielding poison, yet he had been helpless against the backlash of the toxins within his own body. But if he could obtain this Inner Core, perhaps he might find a way to cure the poison afflicting him.

By his usual methods, he might have simply killed Mu Yu and taken the Inner Core. However, this item had been given to her by her teacher. Anyone capable of possessing such a treasure could not be ordinary.

"Little girl, who is your teacher?"

"My master is Gu Rong."

Gu Rong! This was troublesome. He could not kill this girl, yet Dugu Bo could not take his eyes off the Inner Core.

Seeing Dugu Bo staring fixedly at the Inner Core, Mu Yu said, "Senior, don't tell me you've taken a liking to this Inner Core?"

Dugu Bo coughed awkwardly twice. In the end, he decided to put aside his pride and ask Mu Yu for the Inner Core.

"Little girl, I won't hide it from you. My poison dominates the world, and I have spent my life using poison, yet I am powerless against the backlash of the toxins in my own body. Your Inner Core can suppress all toxins. Perhaps it can help cure me."

"I also have a granddaughter. Whether my poison can be cured is not the most important thing. I only hope my granddaughter will no longer have to suffer the pain of poisoning."

Mu Yu said nothing, as though she were considering it.

Thinking she was tempted, Dugu Bo continued, "Didn't you say just now that there are many Immortal Herbs near this spring? You can take as many of these Immortal Herbs as you want. How about that?"

Seeing that things had worked out, Mu Yu readily agreed. "No problem! This Inner Core is useless to me anyway. It would be better to give it to you, Senior, and help you in the process."

Dugu Bo was delighted to see Mu Yu agree. "Little girl, you're truly straightforward."

"However, Senior, there is only one Inner Core..."

Dugu Bo thought for a moment. "It's fine. At worst, I won't use it and will save it for my granddaughter."

"Senior, I also know a little about poison. I think there may be another way to cure you."

Dugu Bo froze. Even he, the Poison Douluo renowned for his use of poison, had no way to cure himself, yet this little girl claimed she had a solution...

Half-believing and half-doubting, Dugu Bo asked, "What method are you talking about?"

"The reason you were poisoned is because you possess a Beast Spirit. The toxins fused with your body. If you had a Tool Spirit, this would not have happened. If you want to preserve the deadly poison within your body without letting it harm you, you must find a vessel to serve as a storage place for the toxins. That vessel can be a soul bone."

After hearing Mu Yu's method, Dugu Bo actually felt that it made quite a bit of sense.

"Little girl, you make it sound simple, but soul bones are not something one can find everywhere. In my entire life, I was only fortunate enough to obtain one soul bone."

Mu Yu pretended to ponder, looking at Dugu Bo with a solemn expression.

"Senior, as for soul bones... I have one."

She then took out the soul bone she had just obtained from killing the soul beast. Dugu Bo was stunned. How did she have everything?

"Ordinary people would absorb a soul bone the moment they got one. Why are you carrying it in your pocket? Aren't you afraid someone will steal it from you?"

Mu Yu touched her nose. "I got this soul bone from hunting a soul beast just now. It's a Left Leg Bone, and I already have a Left Leg Bone, so I put it away for now..."

She already had a Left Leg Bone... Dugu Bo seriously suspected Mu Yu was showing off.

He cautiously asked Mu Yu, "Since you can't use it, how about lending it to me first? Whatever you want, feel free to ask this old man."

The soul bone in Mu Yu's hand happened to have come from a Jade Python. Opportunities to encounter a soul bone matching one's Martial Soul were exceedingly rare, and he did not want to miss it.

Mu Yu thought for a moment. "Senior, it's no problem to give you the soul bone. I can't use it anyway, so let's consider it a token of friendship. As for what I need... I hope you can allow me to cultivate here. I can sense that this is a sacred cultivation ground rarely seen in a hundred years."

"That's all?" Dugu Bo looked at Mu Yu in disbelief. The more he looked at this child, the more he liked her.

"Yes."

"Hahaha! Good, good, good! Little girl, I'm determined to be your friend! How about this? This old man can also do three things for you, so long as they do not violate my moral principles."

Mu Yu readily handed the soul bone and Inner Core to Dugu Bo.

"Then, Senior, I'll take a few Immortal Herbs today. I want to bring some back for my teacher and the others."

Dugu Bo readily agreed as well. "Forget a few. It would be fine even if you took them all."

Mu Yu smiled. She had no intention of taking everything away as shamelessly as Tang San would.

"By the way, little girl, your name is Mu Yu, right?"

"Hm? How did you know, Senior?"

Dugu Bo smiled. "A six-year-old Soul Grandmaster who won several consecutive matches at the Great Soul Arena—your reputation is hard to miss."

Mu Yu smiled as well. "You flatter me, Senior."

"By the way, what level are you now?"

"My first Martial Soul is level fifty-one."

Dugu Bo nodded, then seemed to finally register her words. "What did you say?! Level fifty-one?!"

Having just absorbed the fact that Mu Yu was already a Soul King, Dugu Bo suddenly remembered. "First Martial Soul?! Don't tell me you have a second Martial Soul?!"

Seeing the shock in Dugu Bo's eyes, Mu Yu nodded slightly. "My second Martial Soul is only at level forty."

Dugu Bo stared wide-eyed at the girl before him, who was about the same age as his little granddaughter. His Yanyan was only around level thirty, while this girl was already over level fifty—and she even possessed Twin Martial Souls. She truly deserved to be called a genius!

Under Dugu Bo's astonished gaze, Mu Yu began selecting Immortal Herbs. After picking for a while—

Mu Yu took the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, the Aromatic Silk Beauty, the Narcissus Jade Marrow Bone, and several other Immortal Herbs.

Once she had finished, Mu Yu waved in Dugu Bo's direction. "Senior, I'll be leaving now. I'll come again next time!"

Dugu Bo nodded. "You're welcome anytime."

After leaving the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Mu Yu planned to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect first and give Ning Rongrong hers. Tomorrow should be Ning Rongrong's seventh birthday, so it would make a perfect birthday gift.

After a day of travel, Mu Yu reached the entrance of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. From far away, she could already hear Ning Rongrong shouting inside.

"Waaah, I want Sister Xiao Yu to spend my birthday with me!"

Ning Fengzhi and the two Titled Douluo could only comfort her helplessly.

"Your Sister Xiao Yu will be back tonight." Ning Fengzhi could only try to placate Ning Rongrong first.

"Really?" Ning Rongrong blinked her large, watery eyes, making Sword and Bone Douluo's hearts ache.

"Of course. You don't even have to wait until tonight—I came back early especially to celebrate Rongrong's birthday!"

Mu Yu chose that moment to walk in. When Ning Fengzhi and the other two saw her, it was as if they had seen a living deity. Ning Rongrong threw herself straight into Mu Yu's arms.

"Sister Xiao Yu!" As she spoke, she planted a loud kiss on Mu Yu's cheek.

Mu Yu held Ning Rongrong in her left arm and took out a gift box with her right hand. "Rongrong, this is the present I prepared for you."

At the sight of a gift, Ning Rongrong's eyes practically lit up.

She jumped down from Mu Yu's arms, grabbed the gift box, and ran over to the table.

Rongrong opened the box, revealing an exceptionally beautiful Immortal Herb before Ning Rongrong's eyes.

Ning Rongrong poked a petal. "Such a pretty flower!"

Mu Yu walked over to Ning Rongrong's side. "Rongrong, this flower is called the Aromatic Silk Beauty. It's an Immortal Herb, and Immortal Herbs like this are especially suitable for Support System Soul Masters. Absorbing it will be greatly beneficial to you."

Ning Fengzhi could also sense how much this Immortal Herb would benefit a Support System Soul Master.

"Rongrong, aren't you going to thank your sister?"

"Thank you, Sister!"

"Why don't you absorb it now, Rongrong? You might get an unexpected result."

Mu Yu looked at Rongrong with a mysterious smile, instantly stirring the girl's curiosity.

"Alright!"

Under Mu Yu's watchful gaze, Ning Rongrong slowly absorbed the Aromatic Silk Beauty.

About half an hour later, Ning Rongrong finished absorbing it.

"Rongrong, how do you feel?"

Ning Fengzhi immediately rushed over.

But Ning Rongrong ran excitedly toward Mu Yu and gave her a huge hug, leaving Ning Fengzhi and the other two completely stunned.

"Rongrong, hurry up and tell us! How are you?"

Sword Douluo looked at Rongrong anxiously.

Ning Rongrong walked to the center and summoned her Martial Soul. Astonishingly, the original Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had gained two additional levels, becoming the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda!

Not just Sword and Bone Douluo—even Ning Fengzhi lost his composure and rushed to Ning Rongrong's side.

"Rongrong, your Martial Soul!"

Gu Rong walked behind Mu Yu. "Little girl, you really are something. This Aromatic Silk Beauty actually allowed Rongrong's Martial Soul to evolve!"

After confirming that Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul had truly evolved, Ning Fengzhi excitedly ran up to Mu Yu.

"Xiao Yu, you truly are the great benefactor of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! The flaw in our Martial Soul that we have been unable to overcome for so many years was actually resolved by a single Immortal Herb from you!"

"Uncle Ning, don't get so excited. It was only a small effort."

"Xiao Yu, do you happen to have any more Immortal Herbs like this?"

Mu Yu shook her head. "The Aromatic Silk Beauty is a rare immortal-grade treasure. There was only one."

"But Uncle Ning, don't worry. I can look for more and see whether there are any similar ones."

Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Then thank you, Xiao Yu."

Although there were no suitable Immortal Herbs for Ning Fengzhi, he was still extremely excited. He was busy announcing the news to the entire sect and even changing the sect's name.

After that hectic day, Ning Fengzhi began worrying about another matter: Ning Rongrong's schooling.

"Rongrong is already seven years old. It's time for her to start school."

"Then let Rongrong go to school!" Mu Yu replied.

Ning Fengzhi and the other two looked at Mu Yu with expressions too complicated for words.

"It's not that we never let her go to school. It's just Rongrong's personality... she's always had trouble getting along with her classmates. And Rongrong is a Support System Soul Master, so we were worried something might happen to her..."

At that moment, Chen Xin's gaze fell on Mu Yu.

Mu Yu: "Grandpa Jian, why are you staring at me?"

Chen Xin gave a sly grin. "Xiao Yu, you're twelve now. It's about time you went to school too. How about... you and Rongrong attend Heaven Dou Royal Academy together..."

Mu Yu: So this was what they'd been waiting for.

Ning Rongrong looked expectant as well. "That's right! Xiao Yu, come with me!"

Looking into Ning Rongrong's sincere, wide eyes, Mu Yu's heart softened. Wasn't it just accompanying her little sister to school? It wasn't a big deal. Why wouldn't she agree?

"Okay!"

Seeing Mu Yu agree, Ning Fengzhi wasted no time. The very next day, he brought Mu Yu and Ning Rongrong to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Upon entering the academy's Education Committee office, the three committee members bowed to Ning Fengzhi.

"Sect Master Ning."

"Gentlemen, there is no need for such formality. I came today to handle the enrollment procedures for my daughter and Bone Uncle's disciple."

The three committee members' gazes fell upon Ning Rongrong and Mu Yu. They knew Ning Rongrong, and they had heard of Mu Yu's reputation as well.

"We understand Miss Ning's situation. As for Miss Mu..."

Ning Fengzhi introduced Mu Yu to the three committee members one by one. When he mentioned Mu Yu's level and martial soul, the three were shocked beyond belief—and immensely excited.

An unparalleled genius was actually coming to their Heaven Dou Royal Academy!

"It is our academy's honor to accept such a genius!"

Once everything had been settled, Ning Fengzhi and the others were about to leave when an old acquaintance walked in.

The moment Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan entered the Education Committee office and saw Ning Fengzhi, they gave him a slight nod. "Sect Master Ning."

Seeing Dugu Bo, Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly as well. "Senior Poison Douluo."

Dugu Bo's gaze landed on Mu Yu behind Ning Fengzhi, and he instantly became excited.

"Little Xiao Yu! You're here too!"

Ning Fengzhi and the committee members were all somewhat stunned. Dugu Bo seemed to know Mu Yu—and seemed to be quite close to her!

Dugu Bo immediately pulled Dugu Yan over. "Yanyan, this is the Mu Yu I told you about! She's the one who gave us the method for detoxification, and she gave us that soul bone too."

Dugu Yan turned her gaze to the girl before her. So this was her great benefactor.

Dugu Yan walked up to Mu Yu gently. "So you're Mu Yu! Ever since Grandpa used the soul bone to detoxify me, I've really wanted to meet the benefactor who gave us both the method and the soul bone!"

The committee members were completely dumbfounded. Mu Yu actually seemed to be the benefactor of Dugu Bo and his granddaughter!

Even Dugu Yan, that great demon, spoke to her so gently!

Ning Fengzhi was even more astonished. Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu! You never told me you knew Poison Douluo too!

Dugu Bo explained the entire matter to everyone, and they were no ordinary amount of shocked.

After Dugu Bo finished telling the committee members about Dugu Yan, he and Dugu Yan practically dragged Mu Yu away to be their guest.

Along the way, Dugu Yan seemed to have opened a floodgate.

"Xiao Yu, you're amazing! You're practically a genius!"

"Xiao Yu, we'll be classmates at the same school from now on!"

"Xiao Yu..."

As for Mu Yu, she wished she could cling to this beautiful older sister every day. Whatever Dugu Yan said, went.

Dugu Bo sighed to himself at the side. If only Mu Yu were a boy. He would absolutely have given Yanyan to her in marriage.

Mu Yu: Senior Dugu, can you not be so rigid about gender?

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