The moment Zhao Zilong returned, Meng Yiran turned into a curious baby. "Zi Long, what did His Highness the Crown Prince say to you?"
"He just said that if anything came up in the future, I could go to him anytime." Zhao Zilong answered casually, though there was some worry in his eyes. He had originally planned to win over Dugu Yan and thereby gain the support of Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo. Now, it seemed that plan was about to fall through!
No, not necessarily. Didn't Tang San in the original story also become friends with Dugu Bo despite not pursuing Dugu Yan?
Zhao Zilong sighed inwardly. Whatever would be, would be. At the very least, helping Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan remove their poison would earn him some goodwill from them. It was not too great a loss.
A few days later, Dugu Bo sought Zhao Zilong out again. As the two walked through the academy, Dugu Bo spoke first. "Little Monster, I heard from Yanyan that you no longer intend to pursue her?"
"Ah, forget it. A forced melon is never sweet, and Sister Yanyan is already hopelessly in love with Yu Tianheng." Zhao Zilong sighed helplessly as well.
Dugu Bo was also quite regretful upon hearing Zhao Zilong's words. Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng had come to see him yesterday, and in truth, Dugu Bo had preferred to bring Zhao Zilong and Dugu Yan together. After all, Yu Tianheng's talent truly could not compare to Zhao Zilong's.
However, Dugu Bo also doted deeply on Dugu Yan. Her arriving with Yu Tianheng yesterday had already made her determination clear. Seeing Zhao Zilong give up so decisively now, Dugu Bo secretly felt relieved. At least he would not have to play the villain and forcibly separate Yanyan from