Resolving the Misunderstanding

"Gu Rong! You dare lay a finger on her?"

A cold, harsh shout suddenly rang out, accompanied by an overwhelming aura of poison that swept over the area. Dugu Bo appeared outside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's main hall like a ghost. Soul Power surged around him, while purple-black poisonous mist coiled around his palm. His gaze was fixed firmly on Gu Rong, who had been about to strike Dugu Yan. He was clearly truly enraged.

Just moments earlier, Dugu Bo had escorted Wang Chuan to the gates of Heaven Dou City when he keenly sensed terror in his granddaughter Dugu Yan's Soul Power fluctuations. His heart tightened. Without daring to linger, he immediately unleashed the speed of a Titled Douluo, transforming into a streak of purple light as he rushed over. He arrived just in time to see Gu Rong, worried for Wang Chuan's safety, preparing to confront Dugu Yan.

Seeing this, Gu Rong immediately withdrew the hand that had been gathering Soul Power. He turned to Dugu Bo, his voice filled with fury. "Old Poison, you kidnapped Xiao Chuan of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and now you dare show yourself? Do you really think our sect has no one who would dare act against you?" The Soul Power around him had not dispersed, and his face was full of vigilance. He clearly had no intention of letting Dugu Bo off easily.

Dugu Yan's face went pale from the tense atmosphere, and she instinctively hid behind Dugu Bo. Dugu Bo patted his granddaughter's shoulder to comfort her before looking at Gu Rong, his tone softening somewhat. "I admit that, after hearing certain rumors, I acted foolishly and developed improper intentions toward him. I kidnapped him, and that was my fault. But afterward, I had a proper talk with Wang Chuan and learned the full truth of the matter. I also gave him appropriate compensation. He should be returning to the sect soon. If you do not believe me, you can ask him once he returns."

With that, his gaze swept over Yu Tianheng, who had been knocked to the ground by the impact of Soul Power. Although he was dissatisfied that this boy had run off with his granddaughter, he had seen Yu Tianheng daring to confront a Titled Douluo head-on in order to protect Dugu Yan. That earned a measure of his admiration. He casually released a gentle strand of Soul Power and pulled Yu Tianheng to his feet. "Young man, you have some courage."

Yu Tianheng steadied himself and rubbed his chest, which had gone numb from the impact. Though he still feared Dugu Bo, he forced himself to say, "Poison Douluo, this junior simply did not want his girlfriend to be hurt for no reason."

Just as the two sides remained locked in a standoff, Ning Fengzhi slowly walked out with a folding fan in hand. His gaze passed over everyone present, his tone calm yet carrying unquestionable authority. "Poison Douluo, if things are truly as you say, once we confirm it, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will certainly apologize for offending your granddaughter earlier and offer whatever compensation we can. However, before Wang Chuan returns, we have no way to verify whether your words are true. How about having your granddaughter remain here for now? We can sit and wait together in the Seven Treasures Grand Hall."

Dugu Bo pondered for a moment and glanced at Dugu Yan behind him before finally nodding. "Fine. But there is no need for compensation. This matter was my fault to begin with. I came here today only to ensure Yan Yan's safety." With that, he brought Dugu Yan into the Seven Treasures Grand Hall behind Ning Fengzhi.

Not long afterward, hurried footsteps sounded. Chen Xin, sword in hand, returned from the direction of the city gates with Wang Chuan. The moment Wang Chuan entered the sect, he immediately stepped before Chen Xin and bowed. "Master, your disciple has returned. I will now report to you everything that happened after Poison Douluo kidnapped me these past few days, as well as how we ultimately reconciled."

He clearly recounted everything: how he had communicated with Dugu Bo after being taken away, cleared up the misunderstanding, and how Dugu Bo had ultimately decided to compensate him with the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.

After hearing this, the sword in Chen Xin's hand trembled slightly, letting out bursts of sword hums. He was clearly suppressing his anger. "Hmph, that Old Poison! Since the matter has been resolved and Xiao Chuan was not harmed, I will spare him for now. But if he dares lay a hand on my disciple again, I will draw my sword and slash him a few times. I'll let him know that Chen Xin's disciple is not someone to be trifled with!"

The two hurried toward the Seven Treasures Grand Hall. As soon as they entered, they saw several people seated together in conversation. By then, Dugu Bo had already told Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong the full details without withholding anything. He once again sincerely admitted his mistake and mentioned giving the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes to Wang Chuan as compensation.

When Ning Fengzhi saw Chen Xin, he immediately rose with a smile. "Uncle Jian, you are finally back. I was just wondering why I had not seen you. So you went to pick up Xiao Chuan."

After Chen Xin took his seat, Ning Fengzhi repeated what he had heard from Dugu Bo, then looked at Wang Chuan and asked, "Xiao Chuan, is the matter truly exactly as Poison Douluo said?"

Wang Chuan hurriedly nodded and answered respectfully, "Uncle Ning, the truth is indeed exactly as Poison Douluo said. Not only did he apologize to this disciple, but he also gave his Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes to this disciple as compensation. So this incident was really only a misunderstanding. I ask Uncle Ning and all the elders not to blame Poison Douluo."

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi immediately looked toward Dugu Bo, his tone gentle. "Since this was only a misunderstanding, then our offense toward your granddaughter earlier was our fault. Poison Douluo, if you have any requests or wish for any compensation, please speak freely. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will do its utmost to fulfill it."

At this point, the two Titled Douluo, Chen Xin and Gu Rong, had little left to do. They exchanged a glance and slowly headed outside. Soon after, Chen Xin quietly left the hall with Wang Chuan.

The moment they stepped out of the hall, Gu Rong quickly caught up to Wang Chuan. He patted him on the shoulder and teased with a smile, "Xiao Chuan, you have no idea how anxious that old swordsman was when he heard you had been kidnapped. It is rare for me to see him so restless, with his mind set entirely on finding you. It really amused me. Oh, right, Rong Rong also learned that you had been taken away. She has been worried sick these past few days. You should hurry over and see her now, then comfort her properly."

Warmth rose in Wang Chuan's heart, and he hurriedly nodded. "All right, thank you for the reminder, Grandpa Gu. This disciple will go right away. Master, then this disciple will take his leave first."

Chen Xin looked at him, then took a jade pendant carved in the shape of a sword from his robes and handed it to Wang Chuan. "Go. Keep this jade pendant with you. It contains my Soul Power. If you carry it on you in the future, not only will I be able to locate you at any time, but I can also speak to you from afar through the pendant. With it, nothing like this will happen again to make everyone worry."

Wang Chuan accepted the jade pendant with both hands and gripped it tightly. His eyes grew slightly hot. "Thank you, Master! This disciple will certainly keep this jade pendant safe and never make you worry for me again." With that, he bowed, then turned and hurried toward Ning Rongrong's residence.