The Poison Douluo's Granddaughter: My Grandfather Is Kind and Full of Love

Riding the afterglow of the setting sun.

After school, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling went home together.

When they heard from a servant that Poison Douluo had already returned, Dugu Yan's face lit up with delight, while Ye Lingling looked worried and asked cautiously:

"Yan Yan, your grandfather won't do anything to Lin Xiao, right?"

Dugu Yan froze.

"He probably won't, right? It's not like the servants haven't seen Lin Xiao before."

"Grandfather definitely knows he's my friend."

Ye Lingling said nothing, merely giving Dugu Yan a silent glance.

Dugu Yan: "..."

Fine. She wasn't sure either.

Although her grandfather was very kind to her, he seemed overbearing toward outsiders. He also wasn't good at socializing, and his first impression on people was usually one of coldness and aloofness.

Lin Xiao... He couldn't have been scared, right?

Ye Lingling said softly:

"Go in and take a look, Yan Yan. Call out to Lin Xiao first and see whether he's still alive."

Although Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan were close friends, she was very afraid of Dugu Bo. Even though Dugu Bo always showed her goodwill, she was still a little scared.

Half of it was because of Dugu Bo's reputation outside; the other half was because Dugu Bo really did look rather fierce.

That was why Ye Lingling was speaking in a whisper now, afraid that Dugu Bo might hear her badmouthing him. Otherwise, she would dream that venomous snakes crawled into her bed at night.

No joke, it was truly terrifying.

Dugu Yan was a little annoyed.

"Ling Ling, my grandfather only looks difficult to get along with. He's actually very kind!"

Ye Lingling did not reply, merely urging Dugu Yan on:

"Yan Yan, call out a couple of times and see whether Lin Xiao can still make a sound."

Dugu Yan was deeply hurt.

Grandfather was obviously a good person. His aura was only a little gloomy because he didn't have many friends and liked playing with little snakes, centipedes, and scorpions.

But wasn't raising little pets proof that he had a loving heart? Grandfather was very friendly toward and fond of those little pets. How could he possibly be a bad person?

Unable to withstand Ye Lingling's urging, Dugu Yan called out to Dugu Bo, but no one answered.

"Lin Xiao? Lin Xiao!"

Dugu Yan called out Lin Xiao's name twice more toward the rear courtyard.

"Hey!"

"Sister Yanyan, you're back?"

The courtyard gate was pushed open.

A handsome Youth with Red Maple colored hair walked out. Looking at Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling with bright eyes and a smile at the corners of his mouth, he said:

"You're finally back?"

"Senior Dugu and I had quite an enthusiastic conversation."

Well, "enthusiastic" didn't even begin to describe it.

It had been downright fiery~

Ye Lingling rushed forward and looked Lin Xiao up and down. She touched his face, pinched his stomach, and even lifted his eyelids.

She was practically about to give Lin Xiao a full-body examination!

"What are you doing?!"

Lin Xiao abruptly took a step back and stared warily at Ye Lingling.

What was this girl plotting?

Ye Lingling patted her modestly developed chest in relief and sighed:

"Lin Xiao, you're still alive. That's wonderful."

Lin Xiao: "..."

Dugu Yan: "..."

Dugu Yan finally couldn't take it anymore and shouted angrily:

"Ling Ling, I told you long ago that my grandfather is kind and full of love. He's a very amiable old man. Why won't you believe me?"

"Besides, my grandfather is so clever. He could definitely guess that Lin Xiao is my friend!"

Ye Lingling nodded like a chick pecking at grain.

She did not argue.

Yes, yes, yes. You're right about everything, Yan Yan.

"Lin Xiao, you said you and my grandfather had an enthusiastic conversation?"

"Why didn't my grandfather answer me when he's at home?"

Lin Xiao paused, his expression turning a little strange.

Why hadn't Dugu Bo answered? Naturally, it was because he did not dare come out to greet Dugu Yan yet and was busy cleaning up the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison in the courtyard!

That old rascal only dared to be fierce toward Lin Xiao when Dugu Yan wasn't around. The moment Dugu Yan came home, his attitude toward Lin Xiao immediately turned one hundred and eighty degrees.

He had even asked Lin Xiao to help him keep it hidden.

He had used both soft and hard tactics—threats as well as kind words.

"Ahem, because Poison Douluo wanted to give you a surprise, Sister Yanyan!"

The moment Lin Xiao finished speaking, Dugu Bo appeared silently at the courtyard gate. Fiddling with something inside his sleeve, he cheerfully said to Dugu Yan:

"That's right! Yan Yan, look what Grandfather brought back for you."

"Ah! What a pretty little snake!"

Dugu Yan's eyes lit up. She happily ran forward, took the green snake crawling out of Dugu Bo's sleeve into her hands, and began playing with it expertly.

The green snake was also a venomous snake with a deadly poison. Lin Xiao didn't know what species it was, but its whole body was as translucent as emerald jade. Even he, who had no interest in snakes, thought it looked beautiful.

Whenever Dugu Bo went out, he would tell Dugu Yan that he was going to look for some poisonous creatures or handle some important matters. Every time he returned, he would bring Dugu Yan a gift.

He had only one granddaughter, so he spoiled her to his heart's content!

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Dugu Bo spoke first:

"I was wondering why there was suddenly a brat in the house. After asking around, I learned that he was your friend, Yan Yan. Although he's still young, he certainly has plenty of courage."

"Yan Yan, you've made a good friend."

As Dugu Bo spoke, he secretly gave Lin Xiao a meaningful glance. The message was clear: This Old Man has already put in a good word for you, brat. You'd better know how to play along.

Lin Xiao could only praise Dugu Bo in return.

"Everyone outside says that Senior Dugu is difficult to get along with, but I don't know if it's because I'm benefiting from Sister Yanyan's influence. Senior Dugu has treated me very well. We hit it off the moment we met!"

Dugu Bo burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, this brat is right!"

"We really do get along. If we kept chatting, This Old Man might even want to become friends with him despite our age difference!"

Dugu Yan finally relaxed completely.

She turned around and glared at Ye Lingling.

Ling Ling, see? My grandfather is very amiable!

Ye Lingling couldn't help but begin doubting herself.

Could she have sensed it wrong?

After the group went inside, they sat down and chatted together.

They brought up the matter of the flaws in their Martial Souls.

Dugu Bo said that he and Lin Xiao had already discussed a solution. Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling immediately became excited, completely ignoring the following words—"There may not be a perfect guarantee"—and were overjoyed.

"By the way, brat Lin Xiao, when are you planning to set out?"

Dugu Bo asked Lin Xiao.

For him, the journey to Sunset Forest was not too far. Naturally, the sooner they went, the better. Otherwise, waiting day after day was torture.

Lin Xiao thought for a moment before answering:

"I want to wait a little longer."

"Wait for what?"

"For my Evil Fire to erupt one more time. I vaguely sense that my Evil Fire has already reached a critical point. The third Evil Fire Outbreak will bring about a transformation!"

If the Evil Fire underwent a transformation, perhaps it could retain its domineering nature even after he consumed the Immortal Grass.

Lin Xiao did not want the Evil Fire to disappear.

He possessed the "Ice Heart Incantation" and the "Five Animal Frolics." After discovering the world-defying ability of the Nine Hearted Begonia to reverse fate, the Evil Fire had already become a heaven-defying golden finger.

Lin Xiao was still unwilling to give it up!