This One's a Gimme

Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

After getting a grasp of the situation, Dugu Bo brought Dugu Yan to the conference room.

They could hear people arguing from outside.

"Uncle, I have my own judgment about this. It's only been a few more days! And I believe Senior Dugu wouldn't harm me!" Yu Tianheng said urgently.

The uncle standing before Yu Tianheng seemed to have quite the temper. He roared angrily, "Tianheng, you're the genius of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan! Reaching level 40 so quickly is the best proof of that, but half a year has already passed! That Dugu Bo still hasn't taken you to obtain a Soul Ring!"

The moment Dugu Bo pushed open the door, he heard someone speaking badly of him. Seeing that it was an acquaintance, he said, "What's this? Yu Zizheng, it sounds like you have quite a problem with me!"

Hearing that voice, Yu Zizheng, who had been furious just moments ago, trembled. Back then, the Clear Sky Douluo had killed Spirit Hall's leader, Qian Xunji, while still a Soul Douluo.

Yu Zizheng had gotten carried away in the heat of the moment. At the time, he had been level 82 and, fueled by sheer hot blood, had challenged Dugu Bo—only to be thoroughly beaten.

He was only level 83 now, while Dugu Bo had already reached level 93. He was even less of a match now. It could be said that Dugu Bo had spared that fool back then only out of respect for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

If it had been some unaffiliated Soul Douluo daring to act so arrogantly before him, Dugu Bo would have sent him to his grave long ago.

"No, no! How could I possibly have any objection to Poison Douluo, Your Excellency? It's just that Tianheng has been level 40 for over half a year now. We can't keep delaying this forever, can we?" Yu Zizheng said cautiously.

Dugu Bo said disdainfully, "Not obtaining a Soul Ring at level 40 doesn't mean he can't cultivate. His Soul Power is still increasing; he just can't level up!"

And if my granddaughter hadn't gotten you those potions, could you have advanced this quickly? Dugu Bo viciously grumbled to himself, but did not say it aloud.

Although Yu Zizheng knew that was true, it was still not good to keep dragging things out. He could only force himself to say, "Even if he isn't obtaining a Soul Ring yet, Poison Douluo, Your Excellency, you should at least give us a reason!"

Dugu Bo replied casually, "We'll obtain the Soul Rings next week. As for the reason, I'm taking them out to broaden their horizons. Every last one of them is like a flower raised in a greenhouse!"

Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Yu Zizheng finally relaxed. As long as they could obtain the Soul Rings, that was enough. After all, this was a task the clan had assigned him. If he failed, he would be scolded when he returned.

"Then I'll go with you, Senior!"

Hearing Yu Zizheng's words, Dugu Bo had no desire to bring along any unnecessary people. He said bluntly, "Get lost! There'll be two Titled Douluo on this trip. What are you trying to show off for as a mere Soul Douluo?"

Once he said that, Dugu Bo gave Yu Zizheng no chance to react. He directly left with Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan, leaving Yu Zizheng standing there in utter disarray.

"Grandpa! Are we going to Second Dimension Academy?" Dugu Yan asked curiously.

At the mention of that name, even Yu Tianheng beside her became curious. Dugu Yan often said there was someone at Second Dimension Academy whom she found annoying, but not entirely annoying.

Dugu Bo did not hide it from them. "This time, you'll be obtaining Soul Rings with those little monsters. I'll also take you out to broaden your horizons and see what true monsters look like!"

To be honest, Dugu Yan was rather looking forward to it. Dugu Bo had always boasted about how wonderful Second Dimension Academy was, yet she had never been there herself.

Yu Tianheng, however, was somewhat unconvinced. In his view, reaching level 40 at his age already made him very powerful. Once he obtained his Soul Ring, he would surely advance to level 42.

With Dugu Bo leading the two of them, the three soon arrived at the gates of Second Dimension Academy.

Looking at the magnificent Second Dimension Academy, Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan were both stunned. It was just an academy—where had it gotten so many Gold Soul Coins?

"Ye Han, get out here and welcome your guests!" Dugu Bo's voice was so loud that Ye Han heard him from far away.

With a helpless sigh, Ye Han straightened his clothes, tied up his loose long hair, and slowly walked toward the entrance.

"Senior Dugu, why are you shouting so loudly? It's not like I can't hear you!" Ye Han said irritably.

Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan also studied Ye Han. It had to be said that, whether due to some peculiar circumstance on Douluo Continent or something else, twelve-year-old Ye Han was worlds apart from his eleven-year-old self.

He had grown much taller, and his temperament had changed considerably as well.

Looking at the Ye Han before her, Dugu Yan could not connect him at all with that little brat from a year ago. "Y-you really are Ye Han?"

Ye Han rolled his eyes irritably and said casually, "Of course! Don't just stand there. Come in with me! It's mealtime already, so let's go eat at the cafeteria first. You can familiarize yourselves with the route too. For the next few days, you can come on your own!"

Watching Ye Han walk off while talking to himself, Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng had no choice but to follow. Yu Tianheng, meanwhile, sank into deep thought.

When he first saw Ye Han, Yu Tianheng had felt as if he were seeing a beautiful angel. But after learning that he was Ye Han, that meant this impossibly beautiful person was actually a man. Yu Tianheng found that impossible to accept!

The three soon arrived at the cafeteria. The moment they entered, they saw what true luxury looked like, along with an endless supply of food in every variety imaginable.

They had originally thought Heaven Dou Royal Academy was luxurious enough, but compared to this place, it was nothing.

"Xiao Han!" Seeing Yoruichi waving to him from one side, Ye Han directly led the two over.

"Hey, did you get food for me?" Ye Han asked with a smile.

Todo walked over from afar carrying several trays. "Isn't it right there? There's food for all of us. Todo helped bring it over!"

"Are you Yoruichi?" Dugu Yan looked uncertainly at the girl who had just spoken. Her development was simply too impressive.

Hearing someone call her, Yoruichi raised her head and examined Dugu Yan carefully before saying bluntly, "You're that girl who cried before!"

That was a direct critical hit. The joy Dugu Yan had felt upon reuniting with her instantly vanished, leaving behind only embarrassment.

Yu Tianheng also looked at Dugu Yan strangely. She had never told him about this. If Dugu Yan knew what Yu Tianheng was thinking, she would definitely curse him out.

Do I not have any pride? Why would I tell you something that embarrassing?

"Let me introduce you. You all know Dugu Yan. This is her man, Yu Tianheng!"

Yu Tianheng had been about to step forward, but upon hearing Ye Han's introduction, he nearly tripped and broke his leg. This was far too ridiculous! What did he mean by her man?

"Um, hello, everyone. My name is Yu Tianheng. I'm from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, a level 40 Power Attack Type War Soul Ancestor. I'll be obtaining Soul Rings with all of you, so please guide me," Yu Tianheng said helplessly, introducing himself again.

Todo, who had just put down the trays, strode over and stared at Yu Tianheng with a serious expression.

Everyone knew what Todo was about to do, so they simply ignored him. Ye Han also sat down casually and began eating.

Only Yu Tianheng watched the imposing Todo approach. He instinctively assumed a defensive stance and stared warily at the muscular young man before him.

"Yu Tianheng, I have a very serious question that I need you to answer!"

Seeing Todo's stern expression, Yu Tianheng also became serious. "Go ahead!"

"What type of woman do you like?"

As Todo's words fell, the atmosphere froze for a moment. Yu Tianheng, who had just been so serious, suddenly had no idea how to answer.

You acted so seriously just to ask that? Yu Tianheng felt as though he had been played, but he had no proof.

Dugu Yan, on the other hand, looked at Yu Tianheng with great anticipation. Naturally, he noticed. This was an easy question, but if he answered wrong, it would become a fatal one.

"I like girls like Yan Yan!" Yu Tianheng declared righteously.

Todo looked deeply disappointed. "Looks like we aren't the same kind of people. What a pity!"

Yoruichi had long expected this and was no longer surprised. But she loved stirring up trouble, so she directly pointed at Ye Han's beautiful face.

"Honestly, when you first saw Ye Han, did you like him?" Yoruichi's question made Yu Tianheng freeze.

Although he very much did not want to admit it, Yu Tianheng had nearly fallen for Ye Han at first sight. If he had not already had a girlfriend, and if Ye Han had not been a man, Yu Tianheng might not have been able to restrain himself.

"Absolutely not! He's a man. How could I like him?" Yu Tianheng said with complete certainty.

Ye Han was also choked by Yoruichi's words. "Cough, cough. Sister Yoruichi, that question has no class at all! If I had a girlfriend, I wouldn't say something like that either."

"Oh? Xiao Han seems to understand quite well! Then when you first saw me, did you like me?" Kurumi had appeared behind Ye Han at some point and asked with a seductive smile.

Over this period of time, Ye Han had come to understand something: these girls had grown up, gained confidence, and started playing with fire. But who was Ye Han? A heartless eating machine.

"When I first saw you, you were still a little brat. What was there to like?"

Click!

The previously composed Ye Han suddenly felt as though a gun were pressed against his kidney. His entire body trembled. "Sorry, I was wrong! Kurumi is so beautiful. The moment I first saw you, I was deeply captivated by you!"

Although he had betrayed his own "conscience," his future happiness had been preserved. Besides, conscience was the kind of thing one got used to eventually.

"Is that so? Why have you never said anything like that about your big sister before, Xiao Han? My heart hurts!" Yoruichi started fooling around again. Ye Han decided to ignore her and focus on eating.

If he did not eat now, Lia would be reaching into his tray soon. Then he would have to go get another serving, and that would be troublesome.