Dugu Yan's Hilariously Filial Act

"Yanyan, what's wrong?"

Ye Yu noticed that something seemed off about Dugu Yan. Her emerald-like eyes were slightly red, and her jade-like hands clenched from time to time. She always looked as though she wanted to say something but held herself back.

Ye Yu asked with concern.

"N-Nothing!"

Dugu Yan forced a smile and said it was nothing.

But Ye Yu only needed one look to know.

There was definitely a problem!

As for what that problem might be...

After a moment of thought and analysis, Ye Yu guessed it.

Earlier, Dugu Yan had said that her grandfather, Dugu Bo, had gone elsewhere to cultivate in seclusion.

Now, Dugu Bo had most likely returned.

And he had learned about Ye Yu and Dugu Yan being together—and was vehemently opposed to it!

To be honest.

Upon realizing that Dugu Bo had discovered his relationship with Dugu Yan...

Thinking about everything that might happen next...

Ye Yu still felt somewhat nervous and heavy-hearted.

Although he had long prepared himself to risk his life on this gamble!

If he succeeded, he would obtain the immortal herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

And soar to greatness from then on!

If he failed, Old Poison Master Dugu Bo would definitely kill him!

Given Old Poison Master Dugu Bo's sinister temperament...

And how incomparably important he considered his granddaughter, Dugu Yan...

With Ye Yu's current circumstances...

Dugu Bo would definitely look down on him.

Even if Ye Yu offered a way to resolve the Jade Phosphorous Poison, it would be the same.

At any rate, when Ye Yu put himself in Dugu Bo's shoes...

That was the most likely outcome.

He had no idea what Old Poison Master would do next.

Given Yanyan's personality, she would definitely protect me with everything she had.

Besides, I came up with a way to resolve the Jade Phosphorous Poison!

That makes me a great benefactor of the Jade Phosphorous Family too.

That old poison master probably wouldn't kill me, right?

Ye Yu silently thought to himself.

Evening soon arrived.

Ye Yu left Heaven Dou Royal Academy together with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

Because of Dugu Bo...

Neither Dugu Yan nor Ye Yu was in the mood to stroll around Heaven Dou Imperial City together that night.

But when they were about to part ways, Dugu Yan stubbornly insisted on going home with Ye Yu.

At first, Ye Yu thought Dugu Yan was worried that Dugu Bo would harm him.

And wanted to protect him personally.

But later, from what Dugu Yan said, she actually wanted to turn raw rice into cooked rice!

Ye Yu immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

Although that method would probably work quite well...

Ye Yu was certain that Old Poison Master Dugu Bo was definitely lurking somewhere nearby, secretly observing them.

If he agreed...

That old poison master would definitely jump out at the crucial moment and stop them.

Nothing would come of it!

Since that was the case, there was no need for him to agree.

He might as well act like a gentleman and show more consideration for Dugu Yan.

That would earn him more points in front of Dugu Bo.

And just as Ye Yu had thought...

Dugu Bo was indeed concealed in a nearby grove at that moment.

When he heard his granddaughter insist on going home with that brat named Ye Yu...

And heard that she actually wanted to turn raw rice into cooked rice and force him, her grandfather, to yield...

Dugu Bo's face immediately darkened.

Filial! Truly filial!

It was downright hilariously filial!

"Yanyan, has your grandfather learned about us already?"

"He doesn't agree with us being together?"

Faced with Dugu Yan's insistence on going home with him, Ye Yu seemed to have only just thought of it. He reached out and grasped the girl's fragrant shoulders, looking straight into her eyes with complete seriousness as he asked.

Ye Yu had still guessed it after all.

Dugu Yan's delicate body trembled. Her beautiful eyes instantly reddened, and she nodded with sorrow and grief written all over her face.

"A Yu, I'm sorry!"

"But even if I die, I'll definitely be with you, A Yu!"

Dugu Yan's tone was filled with resolve.

"Silly girl, why are you talking about death?"

Ye Yu first gave Dugu Yan a light flick on the forehead. Then he pulled the beauty into his embrace, gently stroking her long purple hair as he comforted her tenderly.

"I can understand why Grandpa Dugu doesn't approve of me."

"But believe me, there's nothing in this world that can defeat me."

"You should go home first."

"I'll find a chance to meet Grandpa Dugu and persuade him to let us be together."

"But..."

Dugu Yan's eyes brimmed with tears. She bit her lower lip tightly, still unable to stop worrying.

"Yanyan, don't you believe in me?"

Ye Yu held Dugu Yan by her fragrant shoulders. Their eyes met, and his gaze was full of seriousness.

Thinking of all the things Ye Yu had accomplished since they first met...

Things that had seemed impossible to everyone else...

Dugu Yan ultimately chose to believe in him.

After they parted ways...

On the road home...

As they were nearing his house...

Ye Yu suddenly stopped and said with a faint smile.

"Senior Dugu, I know you're here. Come out."

"Brat, how did you discover me?"

Dugu Bo had not expected to be discovered. The hidden Dugu Bo frowned, flashed forward, revealed himself, and could not help asking.

"I didn't discover Senior's whereabouts. I merely inferred that Senior might be here, so I casually called out."

Ye Yu shrugged and said with a light smile.

"After all, there's no loss in calling out once."

Dugu Bo: "..."

"You brat are indeed somewhat interesting."

Dugu Bo felt a little irritated, but he still spoke indifferently on the surface.

"Senior Dugu, could we speak somewhere private?"

Since they had reached his doorstep, Ye Yu invited Dugu Bo inside for a proper discussion.

Naturally, Dugu Bo agreed.

Inside the main hall.

After inviting Dugu Bo in and having him sit down...

Ye Yu poured him a cup of hot tea and respectfully handed it over.

"Senior Dugu, please!"

Dugu Bo accepted the tea and took a few small sips. A complicated look appeared in his eyes as he spoke.

"Brat, I didn't expect you to have some ability and courage."

"You actually found a way to resolve the Jade Phosphorous Poison afflicting our Jade Phosphorous Family, and you are indeed sincere toward Yanyan."

"If your martial soul and talent were a little stronger, this old man might agree to let you be with Yanyan."

"But unfortunately, your martial soul and talent are too poor."

"So this old man still cannot agree. Do you understand?"

"I understand!"

Ye Yu smiled faintly, sat down beside him, picked up his own teacup, and took a small sip before speaking.

"But Senior Dugu, martial souls and talent are not unchangeable."

"I don't know whether Yanyan has told you, but I have already found the Method of Martial Soul Evolution."

"I hope Senior Dugu will believe me!"

"In the future, I will definitely be able to continuously evolve my martial soul, become a true powerhouse, and gain the ability to protect Yanyan!"

Seeing how calm and composed Ye Yu remained in the face of danger, Dugu Bo was rather appreciative.

But he was somewhat dismissive of Ye Yu's words.

"Heh, the Method of Martial Soul Evolution?"

"Brat, a method is only a method. You need to produce actual results."

"It's useless to merely talk!"

"In any case, I will not agree to you being with Yanyan. Name your price!"

"How much money or what benefits will it take for you to willingly leave Yanyan?"

When Ye Yu realized that Dugu Bo was offering him terms to make him leave Dugu Yan voluntarily...

His heart stirred, and he relaxed as well.

It seemed Yanyan must have said something to Old Poison Master.

That old poison master didn't dare lay a hand on me.

Otherwise, he would have long turned me into a puddle of pus with poison!