Return to Heaven Dou City

Not long after, inside Spirit Hall.

"You're saying that this fellow named Danheng caught your enhanced attack with his bare hands?"

Beneath the statue of the Angel God, a middle-aged man stood tall with his back to She Long, his tone indifferent.

"That's right, High Priest. When this Danheng caught my attack, he didn't even summon his martial soul. His physical strength is utterly terrifying!"

"He didn't even summon his martial soul?"

At this, the middle-aged man's tone shifted slightly, and he seemed somewhat doubtful of She Long's account.

Though She Long's Soul Power was only at Rank 92, his martial soul was undeniably an assault-type martial soul. If Danheng truly could catch a blade barehanded, then his strength could not be underestimated.

"That's right. Moreover, his speed and strength are incredibly formidable. In his hands, I was no different from a child."

"Hah..."

The middle-aged man let out a long breath. Raising his head to gaze at the statue of the Angel God, he remained silent for a long while before finally lowering his head and speaking slowly.

"I understand. You may return."

The middle-aged man turned around and added another instruction.

"Remember to explain Danheng's matter clearly to Xue'er and let her decide for herself. But unless absolutely necessary, do not make an enemy of Danheng."

"Yes."

She Long bowed, then left the great hall.

"My god, could this Danheng become an anomaly on Xue'er's path to godhood?"

"Your granddaughter returned?"

Beneath the Jade Dragon Radiance Tree, Danheng saw Dugu Bo approaching him with a beaming face, as though he had encountered some great joy.

"Huh? You already knew, Mister Danheng, before I even said anything?"

The smile on Dugu Bo's face froze as he asked in surprise.

When he had gone to Heaven Dou Royal Academy today, he had happened to meet Meng Shenji, the chairman of the academy's education committee.

His granddaughter, Dugu Yan, had already returned to the academy from Suotuo City and would arrive tomorrow. He had only just learned this from Meng Shenji.

"I've never seen you smile like this during this time. The last time you wore that expression was when you saw your granddaughter at the academy."

Danheng set down the last document in his hand, then stretched lazily.

He had nearly finished reading the materials Dugu Bo had brought over during this period. Perhaps it was time to return to Heaven Dou City for a look around?

The last time he had arrived in Heaven Dou City, he had immediately run into Qin Ming and gone to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. He had yet to properly take in the sights of Heaven Dou City.

"Haha, Mister Danheng truly has keen eyes. I was thinking of bringing my granddaughter here as well to remove the toxins from her body. I wonder if—"

During this period, the toxins that had accumulated in Dugu Bo's body for so long had begun to gradually break down.

The agony he had once suffered whenever the toxins acted up had now weakened to the point where it could almost be ignored.

"I told you before, you may handle that matter as you see fit. It's fine if you want to bring someone here, but don't touch these herbs."

"Of course, of course."

Dugu Bo chuckled. Now, he obeyed Danheng's requests without question.

Without Danheng, he had no idea how much longer he would have endured such torment. Moreover, the other man had put aside their past grievances and given him this opportunity, which was enough to show his breadth of mind and bearing.

It did not matter whether Danheng had done so because Dugu Bo was too weak or because he was far older and could not be bothered to argue with a junior. He had done it nonetheless. A gentleman was judged by his deeds, not his intentions.

Besides, Dugu Bo had no idea what these herbs were for, so naturally, he would not touch them recklessly.

On the contrary, he had to protect these herbs well. If anything happened to them, then something would most likely happen to him as well.

That night, Dugu Bo left the Herb Garden and headed for Heaven Dou Royal Academy, while Danheng rested another night in the Herb Garden.

Before dawn the next day, Danheng set up a seal around the Herb Garden, using an enormous Wind Wall, nearly imperceptible to the naked eye, to envelop the entire garden.

From the outside, nothing seemed unusual. But if anyone approached and touched that Wind Wall...

Don't cry out in pain if a few pieces of your body got sliced off.

"Woohoo, are we going to a human city?"

On the road to Heaven Dou City, the Fire Dragon King seemed rather excited. Danheng had simply tucked the Soul Bones of the two Dragon Kings into his pocket.

"Yes, we'll look around Heaven Dou City first, then—"

"No."

Danheng, who had originally intended to head straight for Heaven Dou City, suddenly remembered Dugu Bo. Dugu Bo did not know that he had placed a seal around the Herb Garden!

If he touched the seal directly without knowing...

He still needed to visit Heaven Dou Royal Academy first and give Dugu Bo something that could pass through the seal.

"What? Yan'er, you're saying someone at Shrek Academy broke your poison?"

Having arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and met with Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo frowned when he heard about her Soul Fight experience in Suotuo City.

"Yes. And that Hell Spirit Cat too—her third Soul Skill is practically cheating. Soul Masters who haven't specially trained their eyes simply can't see her movements."

Dugu Yan was somewhat annoyed, still unable to let go of losing to the people from Shrek Academy.

"If what you said is true, then that little girl with the Hell Spirit Cat martial soul most likely obtained her third Soul Ring from an extremely rare soul beast—the Netherclaw Panther."

"To be able to capture such a soul beast and absorb its Soul Ring, Shrek Academy does have some skill."

Dugu Bo rubbed Dugu Yan's head, growing somewhat interested in the group from Shrek Academy.

Netherclaw Panthers were elusive and exceedingly rare soul beasts, and their ability to escape was first-rate.

Some Netherclaw Panthers even relied on their special abilities to endlessly toy with human soul masters.

To catch a Netherclaw Panther of the right age and break his granddaughter's Azure Phosphorous Serpent Venom—these people were rather interesting.

Perhaps even Dugu Bo himself had not noticed that, after bathing in the holy light beneath the Jade Dragon Radiance Tree for so long, his temper had improved somewhat.

Of course, it might also have been because he had stayed by Danheng's side for too long and had not truly lost his temper with anyone in a very long time.

Just then, someone knocked on the room's door.

"Dugu Bo."

Hearing that familiar voice, Dugu Bo hurriedly got up to open the door.

He moved so quickly that Dugu Yan, who had just risen from the sofa, stared in stunned disbelief.

Were Titled Douluo usually this quick with such movements?

"Mister Danheng? Please come in."

"No need. Take this."

When he opened the door and saw that it was Danheng, Dugu Bo immediately stepped aside to invite him in. However, Danheng merely stood at the doorway and tossed something to him.

"What is this?"

"I set up a seal around the Herb Garden. Only by carrying this can you open the seal and enter safely."

Dugu Bo nodded. His Poison Array had been weakened when the Jade Dragon Radiance Tree took form, so it could no longer serve as a protective measure. It was perfectly reasonable for Danheng to set up another one himself.

"Oh, right, Yan'er. Greet Mister Danheng."

Seeing Dugu Yan standing there in a daze, Dugu Bo hurriedly signaled to her with his eyes.

"Oh, hello, Mister Danheng. It has been a long time."

Dugu Yan immediately understood and bowed to greet Danheng.

"Mm. Your Soul Power has improved."

After leaving behind those words, Danheng vanished from the doorway.

"Grandpa, why are you so... toward Mister Danheng?"

After Danheng left, Dugu Yan asked in confusion.

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