Dugu Bo led Lin Yuan to a relatively quiet room, poured Lin Yuan a cup of tea, and nodded, saying, "I'm sorry, Brother Lin Yuan, I've spoiled Yanyan's personality. Please bear with her."
Lin Yuan picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip of tea, and said in a calm tone, "I wouldn't hold a grudge against a child. I wonder what Poison Douluo wants to say to me?"
Dugu Bo sat down in front of Lin Yuan, exhaled a deep breath, and said with a solemn expression, "Actually, I was planning to have Yanyan become your apprentice, since we have all witnessed your teaching ability."
"But what just happened... I know you can no longer take Yanyan as your apprentice."
Dugu Bo sighed, somewhat resenting himself for returning so late. If he had returned earlier, this wouldn't have happened.
Lin Yuan didn't say anything. He had already said that he would not take on any more disciples except for Ye Lingling.
Taking on disciples is not only energy-consuming, but also requires a lot of resources. For Lin Yuan at present, it is already very difficult to cultivate Ye Lingling, let alone take Dugu Yan as a disciple.
Besides, given Dugu Yan's personality, taking her as a disciple would only bring him unnecessary trouble, so he simply ignored her.
Dugu Bo stroked his pale beard and nodded, saying, "In the past few days, I have also taken a look at the teaching situation at the Shrek Academy, and I have discovered that the disciples of the Shrek Academy all listen to the words of Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang."
"Although some of his words are correct, I think that the master's way of speaking is not suitable for every Soul Master. I guess only Tang San can listen to it."
From beginning to end, Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang devoted himself to training his disciple Tang San. As for whether others listened to him or not, that was their own business and had almost nothing to do with Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang.
That's why Dugu Bo felt a little bored, or even that it was meaningless, after listening to the master's lecture.
Lin Yuan, with a refined and easygoing demeanor, put down his teacup, shrugged, and slowly said, "Everyone has their own ambitions. Since Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan like to the Shrek Academy, how can we force them to do so?"
"Besides, this is their own choice, and they should bear the consequences themselves, instead of blaming others."
Dugu Bo exhaled a deep breath, naturally understanding what Teacher Lin Yuan meant by those words.
He was telling himself that even if Dugu Bo brought Dugu Yan back, Lin Yuan would not let her stay in his team.
As for how to do it, that's their own business, and has absolutely nothing to do with me.
Dugu Bo doted on his granddaughter Dugu Yan, so he was somewhat displeased to see her being surpassed by other members of the original Imperial Fighting Team. That's why he wanted Yanyan to return to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and become Lin Yuan's disciple.
However, Lin Yuan clearly could not agree to it. So what if she was Dugu Bo's granddaughter? If she made him uncomfortable, he would beat her up, not just Dugu Yan, but Dugu Bo himself.
If someone who has already become Titled Douluo still needs to reason, then why did they become Titled Douluo in the first place?
Lin Yuan said, "Dugu Bo, if this is all you have to say, then I will take my leave."
Dugu Bo hurriedly said, "Teacher Lin Yuan, please don't rush. I have something else... I'd like to ask you for help."
Lin Yuan looked at Dugu Bo, frowned, and asked, "What is it?"
Dugu Bo replied, "Brother Lin Yuan, have you ever heard of the Spirit Hall?"
Lin Yuan sat down on a chair nearby, took out a flask of wine from his Soul Tool, tilted his head back and took a big gulp, saying, "Of course I know, you came to see me today because of the Spirit Hall?"
"That's right."
A cold glint flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes. He then clenched his withered hands and said leisurely, "Pope Bibi Dong of the Spirit Hall has several Titled Douluo under her command, two of whom are my enemies."
They are Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei.
"Back then, I was being chased to the brink of death by these two guys. If it weren't for Prince Xue Xing's patrol team, who used the imperial Prince Xue Xing to force them to leave, I would have died long ago."
Thinking of this, Dugu Bo trembled all over. Recalling how he almost lost his life, he wished he could kill all those guys from the Spirit Hall right now.
Lin Yuan glanced at Dugu Bo, took another sip of wine, and said, "So, you summoned me here today to help you deal with the Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall?"
"Brother, you are indeed clever."
A smile appeared on Dugu Bo's aged face. "However, we also know the strength of the Spirit Hall, so we don't need to kill him. We just need to teach him a lesson."
The Spirit Hall has countless Titled Douluo. If Yue Guan dies here, the Spirit Hall will probably not let it go. They may very well strike hard during the upcoming All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament Grand Finals.
At present, Poison Douluo has not considered making an enemy of the behemoth that is the Spirit Hall.
He still has many things to finish, and if he becomes an enemy like this, he will surely pay a heavy price.
Lin Yuan snorted coldly and said, "Why do you think I would help you? You and I both know the strength of the Spirit Hall. It's not a wise choice to offend the Spirit Hall in order to help you."
Dugu Bo frowned slightly, and finally slowly said, "If you are willing to help me, I, Dugu Bo, am willing to give you all the herbs in the Medicine Garden, and whatever you want, I can satisfy you."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan narrowed his eyes. Last time, he had left a lot of herbs in the Medicine Garden, but he hadn't taken them. He had only left his Soul Power on them.
After all, he has no use for those things. Even if he brought them back, he could only plant them here and wouldn't be able to use them at all.
However, since Dugu Bo has already said so, it's not impossible to take them all back.
"Okay, no problem, I grant your request."
Dugu Bo said with a smile, "This is the first time in my life that I have made a friend, and you are my only friend. If you need anything, just say so, and I will certainly not refuse."
Lin Yuan shrugged and said, "We're just in a transactional capacity. After it's done, I'll personally go to your Medicine Garden and take the herbs from there."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo awkwardly touched his nose, unsure of what to say. After all, they were just conducting a transaction here, and what happened afterward was none of his concern.
"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Brother Lin Yuan."