Dinner Gathering, Meeting the Heaven Dou Team

Over the next few days, as expected, Mu Yu spent all her time with Dugu Yan.

"Xiao Yu!" Early in the morning, Dugu Yan was already providing a wake-up call.

Dugu Bo was speechless. Mu Yu, Mu Yu, Mu Yu—she called for Mu Yu every day. I'm your grandfather, yet I've never seen you call for me every day.

Mu Yu stretched lazily and looked at Dugu Yan in confusion. "What is it, Yanyan?"

Dugu Yan happily held Mu Yu's clothes as she circled around her.

"Oh, Xiao Yu, hurry up! I asked a few classmates out to hang out today!"

"Oh."

Dugu Bo seemed to suddenly think of something and stepped in front of Dugu Yan, blocking her path.

"Grandpa, what are you doing?"

"Yanyan, tell me the truth. Is that brat Yu Tianheng going too?"

Dugu Yan's expression changed. She grabbed Mu Yu and quickly ran out, then turned back and shouted at Dugu Bo, "Oh, you're overthinking it! It's just a class gathering!"

Dugu Bo: Yeah, right.

Seeing that Dugu Bo had not chased after them, Dugu Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

Mu Yu adhered to the principle of watching the show and did not say a word.

"Xiao Yu, Tianheng has such a good family background, he's good-looking, and he treats me so well. Why does Grandpa oppose us?"

Dugu Yan pouted and muttered.

"He isn't opposing the two of you. You're his precious granddaughter. In his eyes, Yu Tianheng is just some stinking brat who wants to steal his granddaughter away."

"Forget about that. Xiao Yu, do you remember the people I introduced to you a few days ago?"

Mu Yu thought back for a moment. "More or less."

"They're my classmates. Oh, right, Xiao Yu, you know the requirements for class placement, right? It should be similar to your old school—they're assigned according to Soul Power."

Mu Yu awkwardly poked Dugu Yan. "Yanyan, I never went to school before..."

Dugu Yan froze. "Huh? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect didn't let you go to school?"

Mu Yu shook her head. "It's the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School now. Some other matters delayed my schooling before."

"Then let me give you a brief introduction. Heaven Dou Royal Academy has over five hundred students, divided into three levels: Heavenly Micro Level, Heavenly Ultimate Level, and Heavenly Dou Level."

"Students below Level 25 are assigned to the Heavenly Micro Level. Those between Levels 25 and 30 are assigned to the Heavenly Ultimate Level. Those above Level 30 are in the Heavenly Dou Level."

"Likewise, the academy's teachers are divided into three levels as well, since the three different levels correspond to teaching students of the three levels. Teachers between Levels 40 and 50 are Heavenly Micro Level teachers. If a teacher exceeds Level 50 but is below Level 60, they are a Heavenly Ultimate Level teacher. Teachers above Level 60 are Heavenly Dou Level teachers."

"Lastly, there's the Education Committee. They're all old men above Level 80. You should know that reaching Level 80 is incredibly impressive—one can basically do quite well anywhere on the Douluo Continent."

After Dugu Yan finished explaining, Mu Yu completely understood.

"Oh, right, Xiao Yu, what level are you now? Let's see if we can be assigned to the same class."

"Yanyan, what level are you now?"

"I'm Level 29 now, and I'm about to break through to Level 30~ Once school starts, I'll be a Heavenly Dou Level student."

Mu Yu felt that directly telling Dugu Yan she was a Soul King might be too much of a blow to her...

"I just reached Level 40. I should be able to join the Heavenly Dou class too, right?"

Dugu Yan choked. Level 40? A whole ten levels higher than her!

She turned back to look at Mu Yu in disbelief, then quickly moved far away from her.

"Xiao Yu, you're practically a monster! No wonder my grandpa tells me to learn from you every day!"

Mu Yu awkwardly rubbed her nose. "I'm only average..."

The two chatted as they walked, eventually stopping in front of a restaurant.

Mu Yu took a closer look. This restaurant looked strangely familiar. It seemed to be the one where she had eaten with her sister last time. She had said the food here was pretty good, and her sister had simply given her the restaurant...

Seeing Mu Yu's appraising gaze, Dugu Yan immediately explained, "This is the most high-end place in the Heaven Dou Empire, with the most delicious food! It's just a little expensive."

Seeing that Mu Yu seemed about to say something, Dugu Yan thought she was embarrassed and immediately added, "Xiao Yu, eat whatever you want. Don't hold back—today is my treat!"

Mu Yu nodded helplessly. Actually, she wanted to say that Dugu Yan did not need to spend any money—the entire restaurant was hers...

Upon entering the restaurant, the manager saw Mu Yu come in and had just been about to rush over and fawn over the owner, asking what she wanted to eat, when he saw Dugu Yan pull Mu Yu into a private room.

When they pushed open the door, the private room was already full. Only two seats remained empty.

"You all came so early."

Dugu Yan did not care that Mu Yu was unfamiliar with everyone else. She pulled Mu Yu over and sat down.

"Yanyan, who is she?"

A handsome young man dressed in luxurious clothing asked.

While Mu Yu was still observing the others, Dugu Yan had already pulled her to her feet.

"Let me introduce you. This is my friend, Mu Yu—the one I mentioned a couple of days ago."

Everyone in the private room apart from Dugu Yan cast appraising looks at Mu Yu.

"Oh, right, Xiao Yu. These are the people I told you about."

Dugu Yan first pointed to the young man from earlier.

"This is Tianheng, heir to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

Mu Yu gave Yu Tianheng a slight nod, and he nodded back in response.

"These two are the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo. Their martial souls are Black Tortoises."

The two men Dugu Yan had just introduced both greeted Mu Yu.

"This is Osler. His martial soul is a Ghost Leopard."

"And that one is Yu Feng. His martial soul is a Wind Chime Bird."

Finally, Dugu Yan walked over to a girl wearing a veil and a pale blue short dress.

"This is Ye Lingling. Her martial soul is the Nine Heart Begonia. She's an incredibly capable Support System Soul Master."

Mu Yu greeted each of them in turn, and under Dugu Yan's mediation, the atmosphere in the room gradually became more cheerful.

Dugu Yan, Yu Tianheng, and the others discussed matters concerning the academy. Ye Lingling and Mu Yu, meanwhile, remained quiet, only occasionally interjecting.

Mu Yu was unfamiliar with them, while Ye Lingling simply did not like talking by nature.

"Yanzi, you're the highest-ranked among us. Next semester, we might not even be in the same class anymore..."

Dugu Yan looked somewhat disappointed as well. "How about I talk to the teacher? I'll stay in the Heavenly Supreme Class next semester, and wait until all of you reach Rank 30 before advancing classes?"

"Then what about Miss Mu Yu?"

Mu Yu froze when Osler suddenly brought her into the conversation. She glanced at Dugu Yan.

"I just arrived at the academy, so I'm not familiar with things yet. I'll follow Yanyan's lead."

Dugu Yan naturally took over the topic. "Exactly. Xiao Yu is already Rank 40. She can go to whichever class she wants—she could even be a teacher."

Everyone was astonished after hearing Dugu Yan's words. This girl, who looked about the same age as them, had already reached Rank 40!

Under their disbelieving gazes, Mu Yu helplessly let Dugu Yan force her to reveal her four soul rings. Of course, she had used her skull bone to disguise them as one yellow, two purple, and one black.

After Mu Yu revealed her soul rings, everyone around her was so shocked that they could barely speak coherently. Even Ye Lingling unusually said a few more words to Mu Yu.

Yu Feng joked, "Then why don't you work a little harder and reach Rank 50, Mu Yu? You could become a teacher for our Heavenly Supreme Class."

Mu Yu smiled faintly. It wasn't impossible...

By the end of the meal, Mu Yu had grown much closer to the members of the Heaven Dou Royal Team.

"Bill!"

Dugu Yan called out toward the door, and the manager immediately entered carrying a meter-long bill.

Seeing that the total came to nearly one thousand Gold Soul Coins, Dugu Yan felt her heart ache.

Just as Dugu Yan was about to pay, Mu Yu returned from the restroom and noticed her pained expression, stopping her.

"It's our first time meeting today. Let me treat everyone."

Dugu Yan's eyes instantly lit up. "I knew it! Xiao Yu, you're from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—you must be rich!"

The others had not expected Mu Yu to pay for Dugu Yan, nor had they expected her to look so unconcerned about nearly a thousand Gold Soul Coins.

Osler immediately sprang to his feet. "Boss Mu, you're so generous!"

Dugu Yan stepped back as well and copied Osler's manner. "Boss Mu, please pay~"

Mu Yu looked helplessly at the glittering-eyed crowd. She could clearly feel that they had already begun treating her like their financial backer...

A thousand Gold Soul Coins was indeed no small sum. Even for noble children like them, it amounted to several months' living expenses.

Mu Yu merely smiled faintly at the manager. "Manager Zhang, do I need to pay?"

Manager Zhang paused, then immediately revealed a flattering smile. "Boss, you're dining at your own establishment. How could I possibly charge you?"

With that, he tactfully withdrew.

Everyone was dumbfounded once more.

Dugu Yan looked at Mu Yu in confusion. "Xiao Yu?"

Mu Yu gave an unconcerned hum. "I'm the owner of this restaurant. What's wrong?"

The private room fell deathly silent before instantly erupting into chaos.

"Then can I get a discount whenever I eat here in the future, Xiao Yu?"

"Boss Mu, look at us—aren't we pretty close?"

"Boss Mu is so cool I'm losing my mind!"

Mu Yu led the group out of the private room. She had to admit, they really were talented—their praise went on for ages without repeating a single line.

She gave the owner a slight nod. "Give them free meals whenever they come from now on."

"Woo~ Boss Mu is so generous!"

"Free meals outright! Xiao Yu, you're my god!"

"Boss Mu, I love you to death!"

After bidding the group farewell, Mu Yu returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to inform Ning Fengzhi, then set off for Spirit Hall.

So much time had passed. She wondered how Grandpa and the others were doing with their search for spirit bones.

She wanted an External Soul Bone that could fly as soon as possible. If her grandfathers had not found one, she would join them in hunting spirit beasts herself.

Otherwise, constantly traveling back and forth between Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire would exhaust her to death.

When Mu Yu returned to Worship Hall, she saw Qian Jun Jiang Mo and Jiangmo Douluo sighing dejectedly.

"Sixth Grandpa, Seventh Grandfather, what's wrong?"

Qian Jun Jiang Mo said helplessly, "Old Seven and I have nearly killed off all the spirit beasts over ten thousand years old in the Star Dou Great Forest, and we only got these few spirit bones. We don't even know which one would suit you."

Mu Yu fell silent as she looked at the seven boxes of varying sizes before her. She had thought something serious had happened, but it turned out her grandfathers were just showing off.

Jiangmo Douluo picked up the boxes one by one and introduced them to Mu Yu.

"This is the right hand bone of a seventy-thousand-year Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear."

"This one is the Ghost Leopard Left Leg Bone of a ten-thousand-year Ghost Leopard."

"A thirty-thousand-year White-Eyed Demon Tiger right arm bone."

"A ten-thousand-year Wisdom Illusion Spirit Bone."

"A forty-thousand-year Beast Wolf's Bloodthirsty Berserk Gale right leg bone."

"A sixty-thousand-year Nether Wolf Left Leg Bone."

"And this last one is something truly good."

Jiangmo Douluo opened the final and largest box.

"Eight Spider Spirit Bone!"

Seeing Mu Yu's astonished expression, Jiangmo Douluo nodded in satisfaction.

Mu Yu was indeed shocked, but not because they had obtained an External Soul Bone. It was because her two grandfathers had snatched away the cheat item that belonged to the king of cheats.

"Xiao Yu, which one do you like?"

In truth, aside from the Eight Spider Spirit Bone and the hand bone, Mu Yu already had all the others.

"I think the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear's right hand bone is pretty good. The rest wouldn't be of much use to me."

Qian Jun Jiang Mo smiled at Jiangmo Douluo. "See? I told you Second Miss definitely wouldn't like that ugly Eight Spider Lance. Besides, that thing can't fly."

Jiangmo Douluo turned his head away and ignored Qian Jun Jiang Mo.

Mu Yu did not stand on ceremony with her two grandfathers. She immediately sat cross-legged and began absorbing the hand bone.

During that time, Light Feather Douluo and Qingluan Douluo walked in, both looking dusty and bedraggled.

"Oh, Fifth Brother, Third Brother, you're back."

Light Feather Douluo spread his legs and dropped straight onto the floor.

"Don't mention it. This old man is exhausted!"

"Huh? Xiao Yu is back? What is she absorbing?"

With a smug look on his face, Jiangmo Douluo sidled up to Light Feather Douluo. "Of course, it's the External Soul Bone Sixth Brother and I hunted down."

Only then did Light Feather Douluo notice the pile of boxes beside Mu Yu.

"Hmph, what do yours amount to? Come take a look at what Big Bluebird and I prepared for Second Miss."

The Qian Jun Jiang Mo brothers looked toward Qingluan Douluo, only to see him take out a wing-shaped spirit bone several times larger than the Eight Spider Spirit Bone.

"You really found an External Soul Bone!"

Qingluan Douluo nodded. "This was obtained from a Bone Dragon that was nearly a hundred thousand years old. That spirit beast was extremely cunning."

"No wonder Third Grandpa and Fifth Grandpa came back all dusty. Bone Dragons have almost no natural enemies in the desert, and with their incredibly powerful Space Tear ability, they're very hard to capture."

By then, Mu Yu had already finished absorbing the spirit bone. Her eyes sparkled as she stared at the External Soul Bone.

The moment Light Feather Douluo saw that Mu Yu had awakened, he immediately leaned in. "Xiao Yu, why don't you take a look and see if you like it? Fifth Grandpa went to great lengths to get this for you!"

Mu Yu smiled. "Of course I like it if Fifth Grandpa gave it to me!"

"Then hurry up and absorb it." Qingluan Douluo glanced helplessly at Light Feather Douluo. If he did not interrupt him, then with Light Feather Douluo's personality, he could probably spend days and nights recounting the entire process.

"Mm, okay."

After absorbing the spirit bone, Mu Yu could not wait to try out her new spirit bone.

"Third Grandpa, how do I fly with this?"

Mu Yu flapped the wings behind her wildly. They had not yet fully fused with her, and she flew about erratically, veering left and right.

Qingluan Douluo smiled and dragged Mu Yu, who had nearly crashed into the wall, outside.

"I can't teach you this. You'll have to rely on yourself. Just try it however you can first. Given enough time, you'll slowly merge with it."

Mu Yu nodded and attempted to fly many times, but without exception, she failed every single time.

She either nearly got stuck in a tree or nearly slammed into the statue of the Six-Winged Angel. If Qingluan Douluo had not been there, Mu Yu might have fallen to her death.

Because the Bone Dragon wings consisted of nothing but a skeletal frame, they appeared thick and heavy, making them harder to use than ordinary External Soul Bones.

After falling forty-nine times in a row, Mu Yu decided to give up and lie flat. She would figure it out eventually anyway; it was not like one more day or half a day would make a difference.

That afternoon, Qian Daoliu entered the Worship Hall and found Mu Yu sitting in his seat, holding a popsicle in her left hand and a cup of iced drink in her right.

When she saw Qian Daoliu enter, Mu Yu froze for a moment before excitedly running toward him.

"Grandpa!"

But things never quite went as one wished. Mu Yu tripped over the stairs, and just as her nose was only 0.000000001 meters from the ground, the enormous skeletal dragon wings behind her spread open.

With a whoosh, Mu Yu flew straight into the air, still completely dumbfounded.

Qian Daoliu was startled as well, only then noticing the massive wings behind Mu Yu.

"Xiao Yu? Did the third and fifth elders find this Soul Bone for you?"

As he spoke, he spread his wings, flew into the air, and carried the dazed Mu Yu back down.

Only after realizing what had happened did Mu Yu softly hum in acknowledgment.

Once Qian Daoliu understood the whole story, he finally felt relieved.

"Oh, right, Grandpa. I prepared gifts for all of you."

Mu Yu suddenly remembered the Immortal Herbs and had Qian Daoliu summon the other worshippers.

"Big Brother, what did you call us here for?"

"Exactly. This old man finally managed to get some rest."

Qian Daoliu said helplessly, "Xiao Yu asked me to call you over. She said she prepared gifts for you."

"Gifts!"

Only then did Light Feather Douluo perk up.

Mu Yu took out several boxes and handed them to the Titled Douluo in order.

If you think this book is good, remember to add it to your bookshelf so you don't lose it next time.

They opened the boxes and looked inside. They all contained Immortal Herbs.

"I picked these Immortal Herbs from a treasured place. I selected them according to each Grandpa's condition, and they will benefit all of you."

The Titled Douluo did not really care what Mu Yu gave them. As long as it was something Mu Yu gave them, they liked it.

"Then, Grandpas, take them back and absorb them. I'm going to see Your Excellency the Pope."

"What do you want with her?"

Light Feather Douluo asked disdainfully.

Mu Yu showed him the Soul Bone on her left arm. "She gave me this Soul Bone. No matter what, I should go thank her."

Without waiting for Light Feather Douluo to say another word, she immediately ran out.

When she arrived at Pope Hall, she saw several Titled Douluo standing on either side of Bibi Dong, looking as though they were being punished.

Bibi Dong, standing in the middle, wore a gloomy expression. Seeing someone enter, she was about to begin scolding them, but when she realized it was Mu Yu, she suppressed her anger.

"Second Miss, why have you come?"

Bibi Dong waved both hands, signaling the people at her sides to leave.

Mu Yu walked up before Bibi Dong. "Your Excellency the Pope, did something happen?"

The Pope's cold gaze shifted slightly. "Nothing. Just some insignificant matters. I am rather surprised that you came to see me."

Mu Yu took out a box. "Last time, Your Excellency the Pope gave me a Soul Bone. Today, I have also prepared a gift for you. Please accept it."

Bibi Dong paused, then opened the box.

"This is?"

"This is Narcissus Jade Marrow Bone. After absorbing it, it can nourish the muscles and bones, enhance one's beauty, and preserve one's youth. It is an exceedingly rare Immortal Herb. Please accept it, Your Excellency the Pope."

Listening to Mu Yu's introduction, Bibi Dong was somewhat tempted.

"Wouldn't Your Excellency the Pope like to try absorbing it?"

Bibi Dong did not refuse Mu Yu. She gently picked up the Narcissus Jade Marrow Bone and swallowed it. In an instant, blue light radiated around her.

If Mu Yu had not spread her wings in front of herself, she would probably have been blinded by the glare. (Though the skeletal frame did not seem capable of blocking much light.)

As the blue light slowly faded, Mu Yu gradually opened her eyes.

The moment she did, she saw the astonishment on Bibi Dong's face.

"Your Excellency the Pope, how does it feel?"

Bibi Dong said excitedly, "I've been stuck at the level ninety-six bottleneck for a long time. After using this immortal herb, I actually broke through level ninety-six!"

Mu Yu had not expected the Narcissus Jade Marrow Bone to truly be able to help Bibi Dong.

"I didn't expect it to help Your Holiness break through your bottleneck. Then congratulations, Your Highness."

Bibi Dong seemed about to offer further words of thanks, but Mu Yu left first on the excuse that she had matters to attend to.

A rare look of happiness appeared on Bibi Dong's face, but it was quickly replaced by disappointment. She murmured, "How wonderful it would be if you were my child..." Then she shook her head. "No, this is for the best..."

After leaving Pope Hall, Mu Yu ran straight into Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo.

"Hm? Why are the two Elders here?"

Yue Guan paused, seemingly unsure how to begin.

Gui Mei helplessly stepped forward. "When we passed by Second Miss earlier, he said he sensed an unusual power within you. He was very curious about it..."

Yue Guan nodded behind Gui Mei.

Mu Yu smiled. "It seems no good thing can escape Elder Ju's eyes."

Yue Guan smiled smugly. "Of course not."

Mu Yu lightly touched her necklace, and two boxes appeared in her hands.

"Here, gifts I brought for you two."

Yue Guan spun around and snatched both items from Mu Yu's hands, leaving only Gui Mei to thank her helplessly.

The moment Yue Guan opened the boxes, he nearly jumped into the air.

"Old Ghost! These are good things!"

Gui Mei was startled by his shout and said helplessly, "If they're good things, just keep them. Stop making such a fuss."

Mu Yu stifled a laugh. "I still have things to do, Elders. Until another day."

"Mm, goodbye, Second Miss," Gui Mei said, tugging Yue Guan along.

Gui Mei, you really do spoil him...

"Oh, oh, oh, goodbye, Second Miss! I wouldn't mind receiving more gifts like this."

You may not mind, but I do...

After relaxing in Spirit Hall for a while, Mu Yu successfully broke through to level fifty-five.

Counting the days, Heaven Dou Royal Academy would soon begin classes, so Mu Yu prepared to bid farewell to all her grandfathers.

"Grandfathers, I'm leaving first!"

"Xiao Yu, remember to take good care of yourself. If anything happens, write to your grandfathers!"

"Okay."

Mu Yu spread her wings, ready to test the power of her new soul bone, but Jiangmo Douluo yanked her back down.

"Seventh Grandfather, what are you doing?"

Mu Yu turned around in confusion.

Jiangmo Douluo casually placed several boxes into Mu Yu's hands.

"Take the soul bones. They're useless to us anyway."

Following the principle of never refusing free things, Mu Yu generously accepted them.

Having wings really was much more convenient. Before long, she arrived in the Heaven Dou Empire.

But to her surprise, only a short while after landing, several burly men surrounded her.

?

The leader approached Mu Yu like a street thug.

"Well, well, little lady. All alone?"

Mu Yu shot him a sidelong glance and turned to leave.

Seeing that Mu Yu was ignoring him, the man grew angry. He reached out to grab her, but Mu Yu dodged.

"Heh, little lady, don't refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!"

As he spoke, four soul rings rose around him. The nearby burly men also revealed their soul rings, though the others were merely Soul Elders.

"Little lady, I'll give you a chance. Submit to me, and I'll spare your life."

Mu Yu looked at the man disdainfully. "Then come and get me if you can."

Seeing the contempt in Mu Yu's eyes, the men all charged at her.

Mu Yu leaped into the air, placed her left hand on the man's shoulder, nimbly spun behind him, and drove a knee into him.

While the man was doubled over in pain, she exerted force with her left hand, circled around him, and kicked the surrounding burly men to the ground.

At that moment, a force stronger than hers approached from behind, making Mu Yu frown.

Just as that person was about to touch her, the wings on Mu Yu's back spread open, and she soared into the air.

"Who's there?"

Mu Yu watched her surroundings warily. In an instant, someone appeared before her, and the giant hammer nearly smashed into her face.

Oh no! Tang Hao's Grandson actually dared to come after her again.

Alarm bells blared in Mu Yu's mind, and she instinctively raised a hand in front of herself.

"Slap!"

A mass of vines sprang up before Mu Yu, forming a shield in front of her.

It was a skill of the Sky Blue Vine Left Arm Bone.

Even so, Mu Yu was sent flying dozens of meters and coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Damn it, Tang Hao's Grandson! How could he still resort to a sneak attack?!

Tang Hao walked toward Mu Yu.

"Heh, we meet again. I never expected you to have an External Soul Bone!"

Tang Hao stared enviously at the pair of wings behind Mu Yu.

"How about I tear them off and give them to my son? Consider it compensation from you to my son."

Mu Yu frowned and cursed, "Tang Hao! You bully the weak and fear the strong!"

Tang Hao did not care what Mu Yu said. He stepped forward, intending to rip out her soul bone.

Seeing Tang Hao approach, Mu Yu was already considering calling Xi Ruo.

"Fourth Spirit Ability! Dream Eater!"

The disguised black soul ring lit up, and an illusory purple beam shot straight toward Tang Hao.

"Heh, such a petty trick."

As a Titled Douluo, Tang Hao was only dazed for a moment and was not truly controlled by Mu Yu's spirit ability.

But that brief moment gave Mu Yu another chance to take flight. With a whoosh, she shot toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

If she could not beat him, then of course she had to find reinforcements.

Tang Hao pursued relentlessly as well. He regretted it now—he should have killed this girl outright last time. This child absolutely could not be allowed to live.

As she neared the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Mu Yu quickly descended. "Teacher! Grandpa Jian!"

She called several times, but no one answered.

??? Could her teacher have happened to be out at a time like this?

And that was indeed the case! Tears welled in Mu Yu's eyes, and she could only turn and fly in another direction.

"Heh, little girl, stop running. Those two troublesome fellows aren't here. If you behave, I can still let you die quickly."

Mu Yu: Not listening, not listening, turtle chanting scriptures.

Mu Yu flew toward the Heaven Dou Empire's royal palace.

If the Sword and Bone Douluos were not there, could her sister possibly be absent too? Besides, she did not believe Tang Hao truly dared to make an enemy of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Sure enough, when Tang Hao followed Mu Yu close to the Heaven Dou Empire's royal palace, he stopped.

Mu Yu took the opportunity to enter the palace, while Tang Hao could only rage helplessly outside.

The moment she entered the palace, she saw Prince Xue Xing and Dugu Bo walking out side by side.

Prince Xue Xing seemed to be thanking Dugu Bo for something.

As Dugu Bo walked forward, surprise flashed across his face when he saw Mu Yu. He pulled Prince Xue Xing toward her.

As they walked, he said, "Your Highness, this is Mu Yu, whom I mentioned to you two days ago."

Only after approaching Mu Yu did Dugu Bo realize something was wrong with her.

He walked over to her. "Xiao Yu, you're hurt?"

Mu Yu nodded, then nodded toward Prince Xue Xing as well.

Prince Xue Xing frowned. "Miss Mu, let's go inside and talk." As he spoke, he ordered someone to summon a physician.

Once inside the room, Mu Yu thanked Dugu Bo and Prince Xue Xing.

"Xiao Yu, what happened?"

Dugu Bo asked angrily, while Prince Xue Xing also looked deeply displeased. "Exactly! Someone actually dared to injure a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect within the Heaven Dou Empire! They have truly grown far too bold!"

"I was being hunted."

Dugu Bo did not press her further. After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Prince Xue Xing, he had the prince leave first.

Only once the room contained just the two of them did he sit across from Mu Yu again. "Tell me. What happened?"

Mu Yu said nothing. She directly used her Head Spirit Bone to replay the events of both incidents for Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo was so enraged that he nearly smashed the room apart.

Mu Yu told Dugu Bo to calm down and asked him to send word to the Clear Sky Sect that she was in the Heaven Dou Empire. She told Dugu Bo not to involve himself in the matter, then went to find Qian Renxue.

Entering Qian Renxue's room, Mu Yu found her discussing something with the two Titled Douluo.

Seeing someone come in, Qian Renxue sounded somewhat displeased. "Who is it?"

"Sis, it's me."

Only when Qian Renxue heard Mu Yu's voice did she look up. "Little sister!"

She excitedly hugged Mu Yu, only to hear her let out a muffled groan.

"Little sister, what's wrong?"

Qian Renxue looked at Mu Yu anxiously.

"I was ambushed."

Mu Yu sat down in a chair, looking somewhat aggrieved.

Qian Renxue instantly bristled. "Who dared to ambush you?! I'll kill him!"

"Tang Hao."

Mu Yu coldly spat out the two words.

Snake Lance Douluo and Sting-Fish Douluo were both furious. "That bastard again!"

Seeing the three of them enraged, Mu Yu told them not to worry. She would handle this matter herself.

"Sis, hasn't the palace been rather unsettled lately?"

Mu Yu had noticed some clues.

Qian Renxue nodded. "Yes. Xue Ye has begun to suspect me."

"Sis, are you planning to kill Xue Beng?"

Qian Renxue nodded. If she did not kill Xue Beng, it would be like leaving behind a small ticking time bomb. What if Xue Ye chose Xue Beng rather than her as crown prince?

Mu Yu thought for a moment. "Sis, I don't think you need to kill him."

"Hm? Why?"

"If he might be a ticking time bomb by your side, why not let him blow up someone else instead?"

Qian Renxue nodded, half-understanding.

"If you kill him, Xue Ye may suspect you. Rather than that, why not win him over before he becomes sensible, put on a display of deep brotherly affection before outsiders, and then scheme to pin the blame on Xue Beng?"

Qian Renxue nodded in agreement.

"As expected of my little sister! You're so smart!"

After giving Qian Renxue a small helping hand, Mu Yu left her room.

She looked around nearby for quite some time. Just as she was about to leave the palace, she noticed something amiss.

Using her skull bone to scan the area, she found that Tang Hao's Grandson was indeed still preparing to plot against her.

She was frustrated to death. Since Tang Hao was heartless, she could not blame herself for being ruthless.

"Xi Ruo!" Her voice echoed through the Sea of Consciousness.

No one responded... Mu Yu looked around the Sea of Consciousness before finally walking up to Xiao Mo.

"Xiao Mo, where's Xi Ruo?"

Xiao Mo shook his head. "I don't know."

Why was Xi Ruo absent at such a crucial moment?

Seeing Mu Yu sighing, Xiao Mo asked in confusion, "What's wrong? I can help you if he isn't here."

"To be honest, I'm pretty amazing too! My cultivation age has actually already surpassed a hundred thousand years."

Mu Yu glanced at him. "Then how many years is your cultivation age?"

"Hmph, I'm already one hundred and seventy thousand years old!"

"Then how many years is Xi Ruo as a spirit beast?"

"Xi Ruo? He's incredible. As the King of the Sea, he's a Million Year Spirit Beast."

A Million Year Spirit Beast? No wonder Xi Ruo was so powerful. But no matter how powerful he was, it was useless. Mu Yu had no idea where he had gone!

Mu Yu looked up at Xiao Mo again. "Can you take human form?"

Mu Yu's question startled Xiao Mo. "I can. Why?"

Mu Yu suddenly perked up again. "Then can you take human form and go out to help me? After all, you're my Spirit Soul, so you can leave my Sea of Consciousness."

"Ah? Can I do that?"

Mu Yu nodded. "Help me this once, and I'll take you out for something delicious."

Hearing about delicious food, Xiao Mo perked up as well. "Deal!"