Douluo: I, Unrivaled Thief, Explosive King's Return

Though it had only flashed by, Tang San keenly caught that hostile look.

Tang San's gaze immediately turned cold, his eyes filled with intense killing intent toward Dai Mubai.

"What do Zhao Wuji's injuries have to do with me? If I hadn't stepped in to stop his bleeding at the end, he would have died long ago! Fine if you don't know gratitude, but you still dare look at me like that? Dai Mubai, you have chosen the path to death!"

Tang San was usually the one judging others as having chosen the path to death. Since when had anyone treated him this way?

What he did not know was that Dai Mubai hated him for two reasons.

First, he had been forced by Tang Hao to become a dog of the Tang family.

Second, when they had been attacked by the Titan Giant Ape, Tang Hao had stood by and watched, completely indifferent to whether they lived or died.

Since he was no match for Tang Hao, he naturally placed that hatred upon Tang San.

A father's debts were paid by his son. It was only right and proper!

Ma Hongjun was quite shrewd. He silently followed behind Dai Mubai without making any statement.

Oscar did the same. He had no idea what had happened in secret.

Only Xiao Wu, as always, stood unconditionally at Tang San's side.

After all, that rabbit had long since been swept away by love.

Even the disappearance of the Titan Giant Ape, that beast which had fawned over her, left her unmoved.

Since Unrivaled Thief had not attacked her, she had still successfully condensed her third Soul Ring and become a Soul Elder.

When Yu Xiaogang saw that Dai Mubai and the others had not greeted him, the theoretical master renowned across the continent, anger immediately rose in his chest.

With a sweep of his sleeve, he said coldly, "Hmph, why are all the students Flender taught so lacking in manners? This elder is standing right in front of them, yet none of them even offer a greeting!"

Part of the reason he had chosen to come to Shrek Academy was to hear others flatter him.

After all, he had been mocked for so many years. Now that Tang San had performed so brilliantly, he felt it was time to regain some face.

Unfortunately, the people of Shrek Academy had already fallen out with Tang San.

A trace of gloom flashed through Tang San's eyes as he said respectfully in a low voice, "Teacher, these people are all ungrateful wretches. They are not worth your anger."

Yu Xiaogang glanced over and waved his hand magnanimously. "How could your teacher stoop to argue with such mediocrities?"

Then, he looked at Tang San with blazing eyes.

"Your teacher will certainly nurture you into someone they can only look up to. By then, even if they kneel and beg me for guidance, I will not spare them another glance! You are someone meant to surpass Spirit Hall's Holy Son. How could those mediocre fools compare to you?!"

With Tang San as a living example, Yu Xiaogang was exceptionally confident in both his theories and his ability to teach.

He held the Holy Son whom Spirit Hall had recently bestowed with utter contempt.

That was why he had chosen to come to Suotuo City to continue training Tang San, so that Tang San could defeat Spirit Hall's Holy Son in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament a year later.

He would use that victory to slap Spirit Hall in the face and clear his own name.

"Teacher is right." Tang San's eyes gleamed with an inexplicable confidence in Yu Xiaogang. "These people are just like those mediocre fools from Nuoding Academy. They do not understand your worth at all. With your guidance, wouldn't surpassing Spirit Hall's Holy Son be effortless?"

Though he had never learned anything about Spirit Hall's Holy Son, he was incomparably confident in himself.

He believed that with Yu Xiaogang's invincible theories and the Mysterious Heaven Skill, he would sooner or later become the strongest on the continent.

A mere Shrek Academy was not even worthy to carry his shoes!

"Headmaster."

Carrying the barely breathing Zhao Wuji on his back, Dai Mubai staggered into Flender's office.

The sight made Flender's glasses slide down to the tip of his nose. He hurriedly rose to his feet. "How did Old Zhao end up like this? What happened?!"

"Teacher Zhao was severely injured by the Titan Giant Ape while protecting us." Dai Mubai gritted his teeth.

Flender suddenly seized Dai Mubai's shoulders. "What about Tang Hao? Wasn't he secretly protecting Tang San all along?!"

"Heh." Dai Mubai suddenly let out a shrill laugh, his eyes full of hatred. "I want to know that too! Teacher Zhao was almost beaten to death, yet that Clear Sky Douluo never even showed his face!"

He ground his teeth. "In his eyes, we are nothing but Tang San's dogs. Even if we die, he would not feel the slightest regret!"

After hearing Dai Mubai's words, Flender let out a deep sigh, and his gaze behind the lenses dimmed.

His clenched fists loosened, then tightened again, before finally falling limply to his sides.

What good was anger?

Before absolute strength, they did not even have the right to choose.

"Mubai." Flender's voice was hoarse, and in an instant, he seemed to have aged ten years. "This headmaster has wronged you."

Though he was known as a calculating profiteer, he had genuinely treated Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar well.

If greed had not clouded his judgment on the day of enrollment, making Dai Mubai fight Tang San—

Perhaps Dai Mubai would not have ended up like this.

Dai Mubai shook his head. "No, Headmaster. Even without what happened that day, with Tang Hao's nature, he probably would have come after me anyway. Who told me to be the strongest student in Shrek Academy? Who told my talent to threaten his son!"

Though he was a failed prince, he was still a prince. Deep in his bones remained the pride of a Star Luo prince.

Recalling Zhu Zhuqing's utterly disappointed eyes, Dai Mubai finally made up his mind.

"Headmaster, from today onward, I, Dai Mubai, will never do another thing for Tang San. Even if Tang Hao kills me, I will not regret it." He spoke loudly, as if deliberately saying it for someone to hear.

"Mubai, you..." Flender was about to dissuade him, but Dai Mubai raised a hand to stop him.

"If I truly die, please tell the entire continent that the mighty Clear Sky Douluo killed a genius more talented than his own son just to pave the way for that son!"

Dai Mubai's words echoed through the room, and the air seemed to freeze.

The expected thunderous fury never came. Everything remained calm.

Seeing this, Dai Mubai grew even bolder. "Headmaster, a man fights for his pride, as a Buddha fights for a stick of incense. Shrek is your academy, not Tang Hao's private garden!"

Flender's entire body trembled, and his eyes behind the lenses widened slightly.

This calculating profiteer, who was usually so shrewd, had been struck in the deepest part of his heart by his student's words.

"Hahaha!"

The sudden laughter shattered the silence. Flender ripped off his crooked glasses, and a long-lost sharpness gleamed in his eyes.

"Good! Well said!" He slammed the table and rose, sending the feather pen rolling to the floor. "No matter how strong Tang Hao is, wasn't he chased around by Spirit Hall like a homeless dog?"

Flender threw all caution to the wind, his voice ringing with force. "If he dares touch even one person from my Shrek, I will let the entire continent know that Tang Hao and his son are hiding in Suotuo City as Suotuo turtles. At worst, we perish together!"

Yet they did not know that Tang Hao had already become Spirit Hall's prisoner.

The once arrogant Clear Sky Douluo was now chained at Spirit Hall's entrance for passersby to gawk at.

Chapter 48: Distributing Immortal Herbs, Ning Fengzhi's Choice

Sunset Forest, the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye.

Relying on the Wind Domain, Unrivaled Thief moved through the area with the familiarity of returning home.

Based on the descriptions of Immortal Herbs in the original Douluo Continent novel, he quickly gathered all the herbs together.

Even the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot growing within the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye's icy and fiery springs were collected.

Though the others could tell that these Immortal Herbs were extraordinary, they had no idea what effects they possessed.

Even Dugu Bo had no clue about these Immortal Herbs.

Though Unrivaled Thief was not entirely sure either, he relied on his memories.

He barely managed to identify the Immortal Herbs that had appeared in the original novel and arranged them in a row on the ground.

"Whew, sorting Immortal Herbs is a troublesome task too. Fortunately, all the effort was worth it." He sighed as he looked at the dozen or so Immortal Herbs on the ground.

Then Unrivaled Thief turned to Rebel Son and the others. "All right, these Immortal Herbs are what will make you stronger!"

Upon hearing this, Rebel Son crouched down and poked at an Immortal Herb on the ground, his face full of disgust. "Boss, this stuff is so green. Won't it give us diarrhea if we eat it?"

Thief Father clutched his head and wailed, rolling across the ground. "I'm not a herbivore, I don't eat grass! I don't eat grass! Boss, are you so desperate to become stronger that you've lost your mind?!"

"If you're short on money, Boss, I've got some private savings hidden away. How about I pay, and we go back for a good meal? I don't think we should eat this grass!"

Shifty-eyed Thief secretly pulled out some money and muttered in a low voice.

So this was how they repaid kindness!

Unrivaled Thief was so furious that he clenched his fists, every strand of hair standing on end like an enraged lion.

"Get lost, I've got money!"

His roar exploded like thunder. Unrivaled Thief moved like lightning, his right leg cutting a fierce arc through the air before striking the money pouch in Shifty-eyed Thief's hand with perfect accuracy.

The bulging pouch flew more than thirty yards, smashing into an ancient pine with a dull bang.

Several Gold Soul Coins bounced out of its opening, gleaming blindingly beneath the sunlight.

Then Unrivaled Thief turned into a whirlwind and swept up three Immortal Herbs from the ground: the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Eight-petaled Orchid, and Earth Dragon Gourd.

Before Rebel Son and the other two could react, he stuffed the herbs into their mouths one after another, gripping their jaws and working them up and down.

Crunch! Crunch! Crunch!

The Immortal Herbs in their mouths were chewed into mush, filling their mouths.

Unrivaled Thief's hands, like iron pincers, grabbed their necks one by one. With a lift and a stroke upward, their Adam's apples rolled, and the chewed Immortal Herbs were forcibly swallowed.

After finishing, he kicked each of them in the backside. "Sit down and absorb the medicinal power!"

These three Immortal Herbs were already fairly suitable for Rebel Son and the others.

The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum could strengthen the body and grant the martial soul an indestructible quality, improving Rebel Son in both close combat and ranged attacks.

The Eight-petaled Orchid could consolidate one's foundation and nourish one's vitality. Since there was no Immortal Herb truly suited for Thief Father, it could only be used to raise his Soul Power.

As for the Earth Dragon Gourd, it was an earth-element Immortal Herb that could boost defense and strength, making it a perfect match for Shifty-eyed Thief.

Though Unrivaled Thief and his three brothers had made a farce of it, everyone present understood one thing.

These Immortal Herbs undoubtedly contained unimaginable effects.

Unfortunately, they did not know the specific uses of the herbs. Otherwise, they would have fought for some as well.

Only when the need arose did one regret not knowing enough. Now, they could only stare eagerly at Unrivaled Thief, hoping he would give them an Immortal Herb.

After dealing with Rebel Son and the other two, Unrivaled Thief casually picked up the translucent Narcissus Jade Bone from the ground and turned to Zhu Zhuqing.

"Wait until you break through to Soul Elder before I give you this Immortal Herb. Otherwise, its medicinal power will be wasted, and the loss will outweigh the gain."

Though Zhu Zhuqing did not understand why she had to wait until becoming a Soul Elder, the decision rested with Unrivaled Thief. She could only nod silently in agreement.

Next, Unrivaled Thief waved his hand and stored the Aromatic Silk Beauty, Lovesick Heartbreak Red, Aromatic Silk Beauty, and Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower in his soul tool.

Dugu Bo, standing nearby, felt a sharp pang in his heart when he saw it.

Those Immortal Herbs had originally all been his!

But on second thought, as long as he could remove the poison that had tormented him for years and cure the poison within his granddaughter, it would all be worth it.

Dugu Bo took a deep breath, suppressed his reluctance, stepped forward, and asked, "Holy Son, can you tell me the method for detoxification now?"

"Oh, I almost forgot." Unrivaled Thief slapped his forehead, then pointed to the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot on the ground.

"There. Take these two herbs at the same time, and the poison in your body will be completely cured."

"It-it's that simple?!" Dugu Bo's eyes widened, and even his voice changed pitch.

Unrivaled Thief grinned slyly and raised a thumb. "That's right, it's that simple! These two Immortal Herbs can form something like a miniature Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye within your body, allowing you to suppress the deadly poison inside you at any time."

Dugu Bo nearly spat out a mouthful of blood when he heard that.

His ignorance had truly cost him!

The treasures that could detoxify him had been right beside him all along, yet he had known nothing about them.

If he had known the effects of these Immortal Herbs earlier, why would he have needed to humble himself and beg Unrivaled Thief?

"Ah, fate plays cruel tricks." Dugu Bo sighed deeply and tremblingly reached for the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot.

Seeing this, Unrivaled Thief suddenly reminded him, "Don't blame me for not warning you. These two herbs can cure your poison, but they will also dissolve all the poisonous power you have cultivated. Think carefully—do you still want to eat them?"

"What?!" Dugu Bo was struck as if by lightning, his outstretched hand freezing in midair.

If he lost his poisonous arts, what kind of Poison Douluo would he still be?