Dugu Bo Joins Martial Soul Hall

Seeing that Dugu Yan had already agreed, Dugu Bo could only let out a helpless sigh. At this point, it was no longer something he could stop just by saying so.

After all, Lin Yu had two Titled Douluo on his side, while he was alone—there was no way he could be their match. Even if he refused, what could he do? Would refusal really stop this?

Hearing Dugu Yan agree to the bet, a smile curled at the corners of Lin Yu's lips. Without even glancing at Dugu Bo, he walked straight over to the Evil Eye Ghost Spider, which lay on the ground barely clinging to life.

Then, without the slightest hesitation, he drove a blade straight into the Evil Eye Ghost Spider's brain.

With that single stab, the spider, which had still been struggling, ceased all movement. A moment later, a soul ring tinged with purple amidst yellow appeared before everyone.

Seeing this soul ring rise, Dugu Bo realized that Yue Guan's earlier words had been true. If Dugu Yan really absorbed this soul ring, even with him guarding her, she would not escape death.

After all, Dugu Yan's martial soul was not the same as his Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor—it was merely a Jade Phosphorous Serpent. Such a martial soul could never withstand the toxins brought by the Jade Phosphorous Serpent.

Seeing this soul ring, which clearly exceeded the limit for a second ring, Lin Yu sat down cross-legged without any hesitation and began absorbing it.

"Hey, Dead Chrysanthemum, aren't you afraid he'll fail the absorption?" Dugu Bo watched Lin Yu sink into the absorption process and looked at Yue Guan with confusion.

"Heh, don't measure the genius of our Martial Soul Hall with your shallow knowledge." Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Yue Guan sneered at him.

At Yue Guan's remark, Dugu Bo's face darkened instantly.

After all, no one would have a good expression when mocked in front of their own granddaughter.

"Heh, keep talking tough. When that so-called genius of yours meets his end, let's see if you can still laugh." Seeing that Yue Guan didn't appreciate his concern and even mocked him, Dugu Bo snorted coldly.

But Yue Guan paid no attention to Dugu Bo's words.

He simply stood guard over Lin Yu as he absorbed the soul ring, offering no reply.

Contrary to Dugu Bo's expectations, Lin Yu's absorption of the soul ring went off without a hitch, smooth from start to finish. An hour later, Lin Yu had fully absorbed the Evil Eye Ghost Spider's soul ring.

Once the soul ring had completely faded into Lin Yu's body, he opened his eyes. As they did, a terrifying light burst forth.

"How is it?" Seeing Lin Yu open his eyes, Yue Guan hurried over to him with concern.

Though Yue Guan had spoken with great confidence earlier, he had still been somewhat worried—after all, this soul ring exceeded the limit by a full two hundred years.

"Don't worry, Uncle Yue, I'm fine." After saying he was fine, Lin Yu's gaze shifted to Dugu Yan.

"Well, Miss Dugu, do you believe now that I could absorb this soul ring?" Though Lin Yu's words were phrased as a question, his tone was utterly certain.

How could it not be? After all, Lin Yu had already finished absorbing the soul ring.

But Dugu Yan didn't respond to Lin Yu. Instead, she looked at Dugu Bo with a face full of guilt.

"I'm sorry, Grandfather. I lost." Dugu Yan hadn't expected Lin Yu to actually absorb the soul ring. She had originally planned to use this to get the two Titled Douluo behind Lin Yu to promise her grandfather a favor, but now her grandfather had to promise something to the other side instead.

"It's fine. Even I didn't expect this." Though Dugu Bo was somewhat displeased—after all, he now had to fulfill a request for that detestable Yue Guan—he softened when he heard the guilt in Dugu Yan's voice and quickly moved to comfort his granddaughter.

"Hmph! Dead Chrysanthemum, you got lucky this time. Spit it out—what do you want me to do?" Dugu Bo looked at Yue Guan with obvious displeasure.

"Ha, Old Poison, what do you mean 'luck'? This is strength, got it?" Yue Guan glared at him in dissatisfaction.

"Xiao Yu, you decide. What do you want Old Poison to do?" Yue Guan turned to Lin Yu, letting him name the request.

"Senior Dugu, what I want you to do is join the Martial Soul Hall," Lin Yu stated his demand.

"What!? You want me to join the Martial Soul Hall? Didn't that Dead Chrysanthemum beside you tell you about the enmity between us?" Dugu Bo's face twisted with fury at Lin Yu's words.

"What's the matter? Is the esteemed Titled Douluo, Senior Dugu Bo, a man who doesn't keep his promises?" Lin Yu's expression remained unchanged in the face of Dugu Bo's rage, his gaze calm and steady.

Hearing this, the aura Dugu Bo had been radiating faltered, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.

"What are you talking about? My grandfather would never break a promise! Besides, it was me who made the bet with you. If anyone should join the Martial Soul Hall, it's me!" Dugu Yan stepped forward, glaring at Lin Yu as he insulted her grandfather.

"You? Our bet was clear—the two of us made the wager, but the ones fulfilling it are your grandfather and Uncle Yue.

Do you think a one-ring Soul Master at rank twenty can compare to a Titled Douluo?" Lin Yu didn't even spare Dugu Yan a glance, his eyes fixed squarely on Dugu Bo.

"What's the matter, Old Poison? Planning to go back on your word?" Yue Guan's voice turned icy cold, and the aura of a Titled Douluo surged from him. Beside him, Ghost did the same.

Seeing Yue Guan and Ghost's stance, Dugu Bo's face grew even more grim.

At that moment, Lin Yu stared steadily at Dugu Bo, waiting to see what choice he would make.

If Dugu Bo truly intended to break his word, Lin Yu wouldn't mind making him—and Dugu Yan along with him—disappear from this world right here.

If Lin Yu didn't act, he wouldn't do anything at all. But if he chose to act, he would do so thoroughly. Pulling weeds without removing the roots only lets them grow back when the spring wind blows.

As Dugu Bo fell silent, killing intent began to seep from Lin Yu's eyes.

Sensing the murderous aura from Lin Yu, Yue Guan and Ghost stopped hiding theirs, fixing Dugu Bo with bloodthirsty stares.

"Grandfather." Dugu Yan, too, felt the killing intent from the two and cowered behind Dugu Bo in fear.

"Fine. I agree to join the Martial Soul Hall." Dugu Bo practically ground out the words through clenched teeth.

Hearing this, a smile spread across Lin Yu's lips, though he clearly didn't take it at face value.

"I hope Senior Dugu will keep his word. If not for yourself, then at least consider your granddaughter. You should know the strength of our Martial Soul Hall. If Senior Dugu chooses to betray it, then your granddaughter had best be careful." Lin Yu's lips curved in a smile, but his words were ice-cold.

"Are you threatening me?" Dugu Bo's fury erupted at these words. The aura of a Titled Douluo bore down on Lin Yu, and the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor martial soul manifested behind him.

"You can take it as a threat. But if Senior Dugu's body is in the Martial Soul Hall while his heart is elsewhere, then Miss Dugu naturally won't come to harm.

Not only will she not come to harm, but she'll receive the full resources of the Martial Soul Hall. Senior Dugu should know just how abundant the Martial Soul Hall's resources are and how deep its teaching reserves run." Lin Yu remained completely unshaken by Dugu Bo's oppressive aura.

"Hmph! Rest assured, I, Dugu Bo, am a man of my word. If I say I'll join the Martial Soul Hall, I'll join. I won't harbor second thoughts." Dugu Bo snorted coldly, glaring at Lin Yu with ill-concealed hostility, but there was nothing he could do about it.