Discussing a Breakthrough, the Serpent Emperor on the Verge of Becoming a Dragon, Dugu Yan's Misunderstanding (3k)

Beneath the dense shade of the trees, Shen Hanyu and Dugu Bo sat facing each other at a wooden table. Shui Bing'er skillfully brewed tea for them, then gently winked her beautiful eyes at Shen Hanyu before leaving the two of them some space.

Dugu Bo chuckled and said, "I've grown used to being troubled in Heaven Dou City. Now that I've suddenly changed to such a peaceful, comfortable place, I'm actually a little unaccustomed to it. I'm getting old after all..."

Shen Hanyu let out a soft laugh. "Qian Renxue's plan has been moved up considerably. The Heaven Dou Empire will undergo drastic changes before long. As an old-established Titled Douluo powerhouse, you've naturally found yourself at the forefront of the storm. Even if you don't want to get involved, someone will force you into it..."

Dugu Bo nodded, then sighed softly. "Still, I truly never expected the daughter of Spirit Hall's former Supreme Pontiff to still be alive, much less to possess such outstanding talent. What a pity... she wasted her best years on useless matters..."

Shen Hanyu shook his head. "That has nothing to do with us. Still, I was genuinely surprised that you came to Element City so quickly..."

Dugu Bo took a sip of tea before saying, "I trust you sensed it as well. Recently, I've had a feeling that I may soon break through to Rank 95. If I stayed in that furnace called Heaven Dou City, sooner or later I'd be burned to death by some accident. So I simply came straight here to seek refuge with you..."

Shen Hanyu nodded, then asked softly, "What about Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling? I can understand Dugu Yan, but why did Ye Lingling come with you too..."

Dugu Bo sighed quietly. "Over the years, Yanyan's