Dugu Yan Visits to Give Thanks-Yu Tianheng Loses His Composure to Jealousy? Huang Yan: How Dare a Mere Dragon Be So Arrogant?

Shui Bing'er felt a faint tremor in her heart and instinctively tightened her hold on Huang Yan's arm. Meeting Qian Renxue's gaze, she said softly:

"Brother Yan's kindness is something I'll remember for the rest of my life.

Your Highness, Brother Yan and I will do everything we can to repay you for this favor."

Qian Renxue saw Shui Bing'er's possessive gesture. A faint trace of loneliness flickered in her eyes, but she soon smiled:

"Good.

Then I'll look forward to you doing everything you can to repay me.

We have the medicinal ingredients now. Let's return to the residence before anything unexpected happens."

The three had only just returned to the Crown Prince's Palace when Qian Renxue turned to Shui Bing'er and said gently:

"Miss Bing'er, the Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Marrow and the ten-thousand-year snow silkworm are both extremely cold-natured treasures. Their medicinal power is contained within, so the sooner you refine them, the more of their efficacy you'll preserve.

There is a very quiet chamber in the rear garden of the East Palace. Its protective arrays are complete, so why not go into seclusion there and refine them now?

As for Huang Yan, he'll stay here. I have some details of the plan to seize power to discuss with him."

Shui Bing'er froze, hesitating as she glanced at Huang Yan.

Quick-witted as she was, she could tell that Qian Renxue wanted to send her away so she could be alone with Huang Yan.

Before Shui Bing'er could respond, hurried footsteps sounded from the direction of the front hall.

A man and a woman were approaching at a brisk pace.

The man was tall, his expression composed.

The woman had short, deep-purple hair and a pair of emerald-green eyes.

Shui Bing'er watched the two approaching, confusion flashing in her beautiful eyes. She asked softly:

"Brother Yan, who are they?"

Huang Yan and Qian Renxue exchanged a glance, both of them understanding at once.

It had to be because of Dugu Bo!

Dugu Bo must have returned and told Dugu Yan that Huang Yan had helped him resolve the danger of the Jade Phosphor Snake poison turning against him—and that he had agreed to join Spirit Hall.

This time, Azure Luan Douluo had brought Huang Yan and Shui Bing'er to Heaven Dou.

Azure Luan Douluo had probably gone to see Dugu Bo.

That must have led Dugu Yan to come find Huang Yan.

Perhaps she wanted to thank him in person for resolving the Jade Phosphor Snake poison that had plagued her Dugu Family for generations.

As long as he kept the most fundamental part—the Soul Core Method—in his hands,

he could reveal it later and give the Dugu Family enough to—

Qian Renxue's lips barely moved. A thread of Soul Power formed and carried her words straight into Huang Yan's ear:

"That's Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan.

A while ago, when I inspected Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I discovered that Yu Tianheng had been pursuing Dugu Yan relentlessly.

But Dugu Yan is proud and has yet to fully accept him."

Huang Yan nodded slightly, already making plans in his mind.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

Yu Tianheng stopped before the three with Dugu Yan and bowed slightly.

"Tian Heng, Yan Yan, what brings you to the East Palace?"

Qian Renxue smiled warmly, like a kind elder brother looking out for the younger generation.

Dugu Yan didn't answer at once. Her emerald-green eyes were fixed on Huang Yan, standing beside Qian Renxue.

They were filled with undisguised amazement and gratitude.

Dugu Yan stepped forward and cupped her hands in greeting.

"Your Highness, we've come here specifically to find someone.

You must be Young Master Huang Yan?"

Huang Yan remained composed and returned her greeting with a warm smile.

"I am Huang Yan.

May I ask what Miss Dugu wants with me?"

Dugu Yan took a deep breath. Her usually proud face was now filled with sincerity and respect.

"Grandfather just told me that Young Master Huang Yan had resolved the Jade Phosphor Snake poison that has plagued my Dugu Family for generations. You've given our family a new lease on life.

Grandfather insisted that I come personally to thank you.

I'll never forget your great kindness!"

Yu Tianheng, watching the scene, looked rather stiff.

Today, he had been full of confidence when he accompanied Dugu Yan back to her residence.

He'd meant to seize the opportunity of Dugu Bo's return to test the old man's attitude.

As long as Dugu Bo didn't object, he could openly pursue Dugu Yan from then on.

But he had never expected that the moment they returned to the Dugu residence, they would find Dugu Bo speaking with Azure Luan Douluo.

Before Azure Luan Douluo, Poison Douluo—usually so proud that he paid no heed even to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family—had seemed almost humble.

The sight had shaken Yu Tianheng to the core.

After Azure Luan Douluo left, Dugu Bo had solemnly told Dugu Yan that their family had encountered a benefactor.

That benefactor was Huang Yan, Azure Luan Douluo's disciple, who had provided the Soul Core Method to completely resolve the danger of the Jade Phosphor Snake poison turning against them.

Dugu Bo had even urged Dugu Yan to go to the Crown Prince's Residence at once and personally thank Huang Yan.

This sudden turn of events had not only ruined the carefully prepared atmosphere for Yu Tianheng's confession, but also filled him with frustration and jealousy.

Now, seeing Dugu Yan gaze at Huang Yan with something close to admiration and gratitude,

Yu Tianheng took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. He stepped forward and stared at Huang Yan.

"I am Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

I've heard that you're Azure Luan Douluo's prized disciple. Seeing you today, I can tell you truly have an impressive bearing.

But Tian Heng can't help wondering: the Jade Phosphor Snake's deadly poison stumped even my grandfather and Senior Dugu.

What divine art did someone as young as you use to cure it?"

His tone was polite, but every word carried an unmistakable note of scrutiny and resentment.

Before Huang Yan could reply, Shui Bing'er furrowed her brows. With a slight shift, she quietly stepped in front of him.

Shui Bing'er looked coldly at Yu Tianheng and said:

"The method for curing the poison is Brother Yan's private secret. For Young Master Yu to interrogate him right off the bat seems rather lacking in the decorum expected of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

Yu Tianheng's breath caught.

Seeing this icy beauty, whose looks and bearing were every bit as striking as Dugu Yan's, fiercely defending Huang Yan,

the fire of jealousy in Yu Tianheng's heart burned even hotter.

Why him?

Dugu Yan was startled. She hurriedly rebuked Yu Tianheng.

"Yu Tianheng, don't be rude to the benefactor of my Dugu Family!"

Yu Tianheng lowered his head, clearly unconvinced.

Huang Yan watched, amused.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon?

Just a mongrel, false dragon.

You called yourself the number-one Beast Martial Soul on the Douluo Continent, and now you were acting proud in front of me?

What were you thinking?

Before Huang Yan's Second Martial Soul, the Dark Sacred Dragon, the so-called Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was nothing but a lowly creature.

Even though Huang Yan hadn't yet given the Dark Sacred Dragon any Soul Rings, his level 65 Soul Power and physical strength alone

were enough to crush Yu Tianheng!

Dugu Yan then looked apologetically at Shui Bing'er and Huang Yan.

"I'm sorry, you two.

Tianheng meant no harm. He was just caught off guard.

May I ask who this young lady is?"

"Shui Bing'er of Skywater Academy."

Shui Bing'er replied coolly. Yet she still kept her arm linked with Huang Yan's, making her claim on him unmistakable.