Transmigrating to Douluo, I Split into Five People

An Lan had little interest in the matches at the Spirit Fighting Arena. If he wanted to gain combat experience, with the Pope's Token and Elder Token in hand, he could find any kind of opponent he wanted in Spirit City.

"Run slower."

The engagement banquet was held.

Many people came. Basically everyone who received an invitation attended—the royal family, the major families of Heaven Dou City, and some who had not been invited but came unasked. Given Ning Fengzhi's usual manner, he did not forcibly drive them away.

Watching the guests come and go, raising cups and toasting one another, Ning Yulin wore a thoroughly displeased expression. After Ning Fengzhi announced his and Dugu Yan's engagement, they were no longer the main characters. The banquet's theme had become a social arena for every side to build connections and chase prestige.

This is exactly why I can't be bothered dealing with this stuff. It's so annoying.

But in life, very few people could completely ignore social obligations.

Dugu Yan's little face was listless. It seemed she also greatly disliked such occasions.

"Our part is over. Want to go out and have some fun?"

"Let's go, let's go." Dugu Yan downed nearly half a cup of juice in one gulp, then choked on it without a shred of grace. "I've been fed up with this place for ages."

The two put down their cups and made their way outside along the edge of the wall, only to be caught red-handed by Ning Yuxuan.

"Big Brother? Why are you stopping me?"

He felt that his eldest brother seemed a little angry.

But surely not that angry? Among all these guests, barely any cared about the positions of the original main characters. Was he really angry just because the two of them wanted to go out and play?

That was far too short-tempered.

Ning Yuxuan glared at Ning Yulin as though he hated iron for not turning into steel. After glancing at Dugu Yan, he leaned close to Little Six and spoke softly.

"Little Six, why are you so immature? It's rare for all these people to gather in one place. Take this chance to build good relationships. If you take charge of the sect in the future..."

So he wasn't angry at me.

Blinking, Ning Yuxuan saw where his eldest brother's "anger" truly came from. It was still Ning Fengzhi.

In Ning Yuxuan's eyes, Little Six had brought in an ally like Dugu Bo, developed a path for the sect to change martial soul limitations, and discovered the effects of Whale Rubber. Yet what had Ning Fengzhi given him as a "reward"?!

"Big Brother, there's no need to rush this." Standing on tiptoe, Ning Yulin patted Ning Yuxuan's shoulder, then pulled Dugu Yan onward. "If what they're giving now isn't good enough, that means something better is waiting later. Stop staring at the position of sect leader's successor all day. If I get it, I'm fortunate; if I lose it, it's fate. Besides, you're not getting any younger. Even Little Six here is engaged. Are you planning to be a lifelong bachelor? Honestly, don't make Mother worry."

Ning Yuxuan: "..."

Watching the two children run out of the banquet, he could only shake his head and return to the crowd that irritated him.

"What did I tell you? Little Six wasn't going to listen to you."

While dealing with the compliments around him, the third brother curled his lip when he saw Ning Yuxuan return empty-handed.

"He was even capable of shattering his own martial soul. That shows Little Six is an extremely opinionated person, not someone others can easily persuade."

The two ran out of the banquet and were stopped again.

"Grandpa!"

This time, it was Dugu Bo. Aside from standing up briefly as Dugu Yan's elder when Ning Fengzhi first announced the engagement, he had quickly disappeared. Ning Yulin had thought he had already left.

Dugu Bo rubbed Dugu Yan's little head and glared "fiercely" at Ning Yulin.

From now on, if one day I am no longer here, Yanyan will not be alone.

"Boy, if I ever learn that you've made Yanyan suffer even the slightest grievance, I absolutely will not let you off!"

"What are you saying, Grandpa? I will certainly do my utmost and never let Yanyan suffer any grievance."

Dugu Bo's expression stiffened, his gaze turning gloomy.

"Still calling me Grandpa?"

Right. It was time to change how he addressed him.

"Grandpa."

"Today's guests are a mixed bag. They may appear harmonious on the surface, but no one knows what they are truly thinking. Don't run around recklessly."

After saying that, he was about to disappear again, but Dugu Yan clung to him and refused to let go.

Today was a joyful occasion—their engagement. Yet Dugu Yan inexplicably felt extremely nervous, uneasy, even afraid. Although Ning Yulin had noticed that something was off with her emotions and tried his best to stay by her side, she still seemed to lack a sense of security.

Dugu Bo saw it all and felt some heartache. But he believed his granddaughter would have to accept it sooner or later. If one day he could no longer control the poison in his body, the only person she could rely on would be this brat who looked so irritating.

"It's too noisy here. Gr... Grandpa, take us to the Dugu Residence instead."

"Fine."

Dugu Bo answered, and the three quickly disappeared.

After arriving at the Dugu Residence and returning to the familiar environment where she had grown up, Dugu Yan relaxed and soon regained her spirits. Watching her run around the courtyard, Dugu Bo suddenly spoke. What he said made Ning Yulin's heart tighten.

"You brat, you're after the things in my Herb Garden, aren't you?"

A chill ran down Ning Yulin's back, but he pretended not to understand.

"What is Grandpa talking about? What things?"

Chapter 63: Sweating Profusely

"Hmph."

Standing beside Ning Yulin with his hands behind his back, Dugu Bo snorted coldly.

"My strength may be that of a Title Douluo, but in truth, that's all it is. I can't compare to your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect at all. Yanyan has physical deficiencies, and her Innate Soul Power isn't particularly high either. Thinking carefully, there is simply nothing of profit to gain from this grandfather and granddaughter pair in the eyes of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. We never had any dealings with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect before, either. When you came to my door, I knew something was wrong. The reason I agreed to you first was merely to see whether Yanyan's problem could be resolved..."

"Now that one of my worries has been settled, I can't be bothered beating around the bush with you anymore. I don't know how you learned of my Herb Garden, but I am not blind. Although I do not recognize many things in there, I know a thing or two about the abilities of some of them."

The Myriad Poisons Invincible Fragrant Brocade—although he did not know its name, he could tell something from how every toxin vanished without a trace around the flower, and how he felt a lethal threat whenever he approached it.

And there was also that golden flower extremely similar to the martial soul of that dead pervert, Ju Hua Guan.

Ning Yulin clicked his tongue.

Sure enough, this old fellow was no simple man if he could become a Title Douluo. Tsk.

In that case, Ning Fengzhi, that old fox, has probably noticed my abnormality long ago. He simply hasn't said anything.

After pondering for a moment, he cupped his hands toward Dugu Bo.

"Grandpa truly has sharp eyes."

Even though he had been seen through, there was nothing to panic about. Since Dugu Bo had chosen to speak openly in private, it meant there was still room for negotiation. Ning Yulin deliberately paused, giving Dugu Bo time to speak.

Yet Ning Yulin did not speak, and Dugu Bo did not continue either. He merely lowered his head and looked at the little brat pretending to be composed, as if whoever spoke first would lose.

After quite some time, Ning Yulin chose to concede.

"What does Grandpa want? Please instruct me."

Heh! What a sly little brat.

"Two conditions. If you agree, the things inside will be yours to use as you please. I will not interfere in the slightest. First, Yanyan must receive a share. Second..."

When he said "second," Dugu Bo's face turned solemn and his expression frightening. He spoke almost word by word.

"I want you to swear upon your martial soul that from this day onward, you will protect Yanyan and ensure she lives a safe and peaceful life. No matter what you intend to do, you must not allow her to be harmed!"

"Please rest assured." Ning Yulin responded solemnly. "Even if I die, I will not let anything happen to her."

Now that everything had been laid bare, there was no need to conceal anything. Ning Yulin grinned ingratiatingly.

"When will Grandpa take me over to have a look? Ahem, Yanyan's problem has only just begun to be resolved. The sooner it is completely settled, the sooner you'll be at ease, right?"

"Wait! I'll inform you when I have time."

With a cold laugh, Dugu Bo swept his sleeve and left. Ning Yulin's smile slowly faded as he rubbed his face. As expected, I still can't underestimate anyone. Not a single person who stands out from the masses is simple.

He returned to Dugu Yan's room and stayed with her. Their engagement had just been settled, so he needed to pay even more attention to nurturing their feelings. He had to ensure that he was the first person she saw when she woke up, gradually replacing Dugu Bo as the person who gave her a sense of security.

Only then would he truly have no worries.

Sitting by the bed, he recalled the information on Immortal Herbs An Lan had obtained from Chrysanthemum Douluo and Yang Wudi.

"There shouldn't be anything missing, right?"

"We'll see when we get to the Mandarin Duck Pot. If anything is missing, we'll have to find a way through Tang San."

The five of them guessed that before Tang San appeared, someone in Douluo history had likely used Immortal Herbs and known their true effects, passing that knowledge down. That was why these records existed. They just did not know whether the experiences of Douluo predecessors were more detailed or whether the contents of Tang San's Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record were more comprehensive.

"Sect Leader, Sixth Young Master and Miss Dugu were taken away by Dugu Bo."

After the banquet ended, the two children were nowhere to be seen, so Ning Fengzhi asked about them. Once he learned the answer, he was relieved.

"Fengzhi, what exactly do you plan to do with Little Six?"

Sword and Bone disliked such noisy occasions and had not shown themselves during the banquet. If they had attended, one could imagine what kind of scene would have occurred. Not everyone possessed self-awareness, and there would inevitably be fools who thought themselves lucky enough to earn the favor of two Title Douluo and come crowding forward.

After the guests had all departed and the members of the sect had also left, the surroundings quieted down. Only then did the two emerge from their place of secluded cultivation.

Standing together, the contrast between them was obvious. Chen Xin had silver hair and white brows, with an immortal air about him, sharp and free-spirited. Gu Rong had broad shoulders and gave off the feeling of a giant. When he did not speak, he looked like the sort of demon who ate children.

It was Chen Xin who questioned Ning Fengzhi. He had learned quite a bit about Ning Yulin from Gu Rong. Although Gu Rong's account had been extremely subjective, after so many years as friends, Chen Xin could naturally extract useful information from Gu Rong's long-winded nonsense.

Ning Fengzhi first sighed.

"Let's watch a little longer. This child's thoughts run too deep. Though I don't know what he seeks from Poison Douluo, at such a young age, he directly used the most important matter of his life as a bargaining chip. If he truly takes charge of the sect, I cannot say whether it would be good or bad."

By all logic, such a disposition made him an excellent candidate for the next sect leader. He would not be swayed by emotions and would consider only gains and losses, allowing him to manage the sect better. Yet seeing such conduct in a child did not inspire joy. It inspired fear. If one day the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect became an obstacle to his advancement, would he also unhesitatingly treat it as a bargaining chip, trade it away, or abandon it?

"If that's the case, why don't you keep him by your side and teach him carefully? Why let him act on his own?"

Gu Rong had always been too lazy to think about such matters. The only time he usually used his brain was when he found a genius who did not belong to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, deciding whether to kill them or capture them.

"That method won't work. He has too many ideas of his own. We can only watch for now. Perhaps when the child grows a few years older, he may change."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head. If he had discovered Ning Yulin earlier, perhaps it would have been possible to raise him by his side. But now, it was already too late.

Could it be because this child's mother died too early...

Having guessed a possible reason, Ning Fengzhi silently sighed.

Several days later, after the uproar caused by the engagement banquet had completely died down, Ning Yulin and Dugu Yan returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

They "happened to meet" Tang Yin and Tang Yuehua, who had come to ask Ning Fengzhi to help find the location of the Clear Sky Sect. Ning Yulin directly brought them into the sect. Along the way, he casually assigned two servants and arranged for them to wait in a side hall.

Tang Yin: You'd better hurry up, brat!

Ning Yulin: Oh? This is my territory. Isn't that attitude a little inappropriate?

Tang Yin: I was mistaken.

Ning Yulin: Wait there.

He then led Dugu Yan away.

"Yuehua, please wait a moment."

"Mm."

After the two were led into the side hall, Tang Yin casually sat near the entrance, calm and composed. Tang Yuehua was extremely uneasy, unsure whether Ning Fengzhi had any news of the Clear Sky Sect.

Chapter 64: Asking Sect Leader Ning for Help

They did not find Ning Fengzhi in the Sect Leader's Hall, and there was no one inside.

"Where is my father?"

He asked a servant nearby and learned Ning Fengzhi's whereabouts. He was with Ning Rongrong.

Although that little witch had not yet grown up or awakened Innate Level Nine Spirit Power, as the only girl of their generation, she was doted upon without reason.

When they found Ning Fengzhi, Sword and Bone were fighting over who would get to hold Ning Rongrong next. As her father, Ning Fengzhi could only watch eagerly from the side.

Sensing the two approaching, the two old men restrained themselves somewhat and maintained the dignity of Elder Supporters.

"Father, Elders."

Ning Yulin cupped his hands in greeting, while Dugu Yan called out to them.