When the Tree Falls, the Monkeys Scatter—Subordinates Delivered to My Door?

"Wait, Dad."

Tang San had wanted to ask Tang Hao why he had come to see him, whether his rebirth had caused some unforeseen change.

But Tang Hao came in a hurry and left in a hurry, giving him no chance to ask.

Still, thinking back on his previous life, Tang San felt that his father had been like this from the beginning.

He had refused to tell him anything. By the time Tang San returned to Holy Soul Village, only an empty house remained.

This was still better, at least. Tang Hao had come to tell him something.

But Tang San knew Tang Hao would not completely leave. He would certainly continue watching over him, only without showing himself.

However, Tang San was wrong this time.

Besides suppressing his old internal injuries, Tang Hao also needed to search for Ah Yin's whereabouts. He likely would not have time to visit Tang San anytime soon.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

The withdrawal of Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan cast a shadow over the newly established Qin Ming Team.

Qin Ming had wanted to make a name for himself by cultivating a team that would shine brightly in the Spirit Master Tournament.

Yet the team had barely gotten started before it showed signs of scattering like monkeys from a fallen tree.

Su Chen's figure surfaced in Qin Ming's mind.

There was no need to guess. Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's withdrawal definitely had something to do with Su Chen.

Qin Ming had initially been overjoyed by the monstrous genius Su Chen and wanted to take him under his wing.

Now, not only had he failed to obtain the monster, but two of his original students had run off.

Where could he possibly find two more students talented enough to join the team? Especially when one of them had to be an indispensable support Soul Master.

"Train on your own for now. I'm going to discuss something with the education committee."

The moment Qin Ming left, the remaining few immediately relaxed.

Qin Ming wore a gloomy face all day, making the atmosphere rather oppressive.

"Captain, have Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling completely become part of our team's past?" Osler asked.

After losing to Su Chen, Qin Ming had raised the intensity of Osler's training by an entire level, leaving him miserable.

And now, whether the team could even continue existing was a problem.

"They'll definitely regret this decision someday."

Yu Tianheng's expression was equally unpleasant.

The team's sense of honor was secondary. More importantly, Dugu Yan's departure had left him deeply bothered.

He had not come to Heaven Dou Royal Academy instead of studying at Thunder Academy, which was affiliated with his own clan, merely to temper himself.

Getting closer to Dugu Yan and then forming a marriage alliance with the Dugu Clan had not been his personal idea, but the plan of the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Winning over a Title Douluo through marriage would be a considerable boost to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's strength.

Yet before he had even gotten close to Dugu Yan, he had already lost his chance.

Agitated, Yu Tianheng suddenly walked off alone.

"Captain, where are you going?"

"I'm returning to the clan."

With that, Yu Tianheng left without looking back.

Yu Feng, Osler, and the others looked at one another.

Well then. Even their teacher and captain had left, so what the hell was there to train for? They might as well disperse.

Qin Ming's visit to the education committee did prove effective.

The three committee members allowed him to freely choose several students from Heaven Dou Royal Academy to fill out the team. After discussing it, they ultimately decided to have Zhilin visit the Dugu Clan.

Dugu Yan's withdrawal had come very suddenly, without even a reason.

They did not dare demand an explanation, nor did they have the nerve to offend Dugu Bo.

But they could at least ask whether Heaven Dou Royal Academy had done anything inadequately and see if there was a chance to remedy things.

When Zhilin arrived at the Dugu Clan, he did not get to meet Dugu Bo, whom he had come to visit.

"Committee Member Zhilin, my grandfather isn't home. If you have something to discuss, speak with my little grandfather."

"Little grandfather?"

Zhilin thought, I've never heard that Dugu Bo has any other brothers.

The little grandfather Dugu Yan spoke of was Su Chen.

Since Dugu Yan had even called him "little grandfather," Su Chen naturally stepped forward to act as the head of the household for his bargain-priced granddaughter.

"You're Su Chen, right?"

Zhilin had heard from Qin Ming about Su Chen defeating Osler and the others. Qin Ming had also guessed that Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling had withdrawn because of Su Chen.

Upon seeing Su Chen, Zhilin barely cared about the purpose of his visit anymore.

After absorbing Ah Yin's spirit bone, Su Chen's life aura had become even richer, and his affinity with plant-type Soul Masters had increased considerably.

With Dugu Bo, the bodyguard, absent, the God of Destruction paid a bit more attention to Su Chen.

Seeing a Soul Douluo like Zhilin come to the door, the God of Destruction said:

"Su Chen, do you find this guy agreeable? If you do, recruit him and have him join the sect you plan to establish."

The God of Destruction's words carried a rather domineering CEO vibe.

He said it as casually as if this entire pond had been contracted out to Su Chen.

"Would you be interested in becoming my student? I'll teach you everything I know and use Heaven Dou Royal Academy's finest resources to cultivate you."

Zhilin could not help saying this to Su Chen.

Though he clearly knew that since Dugu Bo had made Dugu Yan withdraw, Su Chen could not possibly join Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Zhilin still tried asking.

Su Chen: ...

Why did everyone want to be my teacher?

Since you're being so proactive, I won't stand on ceremony.

"Committee Member Zhilin, would you be interested in joining a sect with a very promising future?"

"Hm?"

Zhilin had been prepared for Su Chen to refuse, but he truly had not expected Su Chen to turn around and ask such a question.

After thinking for a moment, Zhilin said:

"Could it be that Mister Dugu intends to establish a sect?"

This guess suddenly made Zhilin see the light.

No wonder Dugu Bo had made Dugu Yan withdraw. So this was what he had in mind.

This was no small matter. To Heaven Dou City and even the Heaven Dou Empire, it could be considered a matter of immense importance.

Xue Ye trusted and sought to win over Dugu Bo not only because Xue Ye had shown Dugu Bo kindness, but also because Dugu Bo was essentially alone aside from his granddaughter and had little involvement with other great sects.

But if Dugu Bo decided to establish a sect...

Then Xue Ye's attitude toward Dugu Bo might have to change.

Once a sect became involved, Dugu Bo's interests could potentially conflict with those of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Although this so-called sect had not even taken shape yet, as long as Dugu Bo was there, once it was established, it would surpass ninety-nine percent of the sects on Douluo Continent.

Dugu Bo alone had the ability to destroy a sect without a Title Douluo overseeing it.

"It isn't Dugu Bo's sect. It's a sect I'm establishing."

"Huh?"

Zhilin's emotions rose and fell again and again.

A sect established by Su Chen?

No matter how gifted Su Chen was, establishing a sect at his age sounded somewhat like children playing house.

"Hehe, it's a good thing for young people to have ambition. If you're willing to become my disciple, I'll certainly support your decision."

Zhilin's tone grew much more relaxed, as though he were coaxing a child.

Su Chen smiled. "Senior Zhilin, why don't you first sense this aura before deciding?"

As he spoke, an emerald-green energy appeared in Su Chen's hand.

"This is..."

Zhilin abruptly rose to his feet and stared fixedly at the energy in Su Chen's hand. He felt an intense pull emanating from it.