The Ning Clan Learns of Gu Linyuan's Recent Situation; Ning Rongrong: I Like Someone Else Now

Dugu Bo knew.

He did not have much time left.

Originally, he had planned to stop suppressing the poison once Yanyan died from a poisoning flare-up, and leave this world alongside her.

But now, everything had taken a turn. Yanyan had a chance to live.

That meant all his plans had to change.

He did not have much time left. Even if his own poison could be eased, he was old after all.

He wanted to find Yanyan someone truly worthy of entrusting her life to. And that person had to be trustworthy.

Gu Linyuan was exactly such a person.

He was not familiar with Gu Linyuan. But he knew that as long as Gu Linyuan accepted his favor, he would treat Yanyan well.

Otherwise, it would surely become a heart demon one day, making it difficult for Gu Linyuan to achieve a breakthrough.

Gu Linyuan's talent was extraordinary. He would not create trouble for his future cultivation over trivial matters.

But what truly made him decide was Gu Linyuan's Martial Soul.

That tree was undoubtedly an immensely powerful healing-type Martial Soul.

When Gu Linyuan activated his Martial Soul, even he felt his body grow warm, suffused with an unprecedented sense of comfort.

If Yanyan stayed by Gu Linyuan's side, then even if snake venom accumulated in her body again in the future, there would be a cure.

"I know. It's still too early to talk about this."

"Perhaps you two are not yet familiar with each other, or perhaps you have other concerns."

"I won't force you. But I think you should seriously consider it..."

Dugu Bo gazed deeply at Gu Linyuan.

He did not demand that Gu Linyuan give him an answer immediately. Otherwise, he would seem far too anxious.

"Grandpa, please stop..."

Dugu Yan's delicate body trembled slightly.

Gu Linyuan was outstanding, and she did not know what she herself was thinking.

But now, if Gu Linyuan agreed under her grandfather's coercion or threats, that was not the kind of affection she wanted.

"Hahaha. Then I won't disturb you young people."

Dugu Bo also felt that staying here would only make his granddaughter feel awkward.

Having her grandfather witness that sort of scene would naturally make Yanyan uncomfortable, given how thin-skinned she was.

"Consider today's matter an offense on my part. Kid, next time we meet, I'll properly apologize to you. For today, I'm leaving first."

After laughing loudly a few times, he vanished.

"Gu Linyuan, don't get any strange ideas."

"My grandfather has an odd temper. He likes playing matchmaker at random."

Dugu Yan said with a red face.

She looked at Gu Linyuan, complex emotions intertwining in her eyes.

Thinking of the terrifying scene from earlier, when Gu Linyuan had unleashed his Martial Soul, her heart began pounding faster.

They were both Soul Elders, yet Gu Linyuan's aura was countless times stronger than hers and Yu Tianheng's.

She even felt that

even Qin Ming, the Imperial Fighting Team's teacher, did not possess an aura as frightening as Gu Linyuan's had been.

"Actually, it wouldn't be impossible."

"It's not like I'd be losing out."

"Didn't you say before that I should help you detoxify, and that you would become my pet?"

Gu Linyuan took out a vine chair and sat down, crossing one leg over the other as he let out a long breath.

With Dugu Yan's temperament, he truly wanted to tame her.

Training a fiery wild mare seemed like it could be rather entertaining.

Besides,

this way, he would no longer feel any psychological burden about taking the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Dugu Yan blinked her beautiful eyes, completely stunned for a moment.

A pet...

Hearing Gu Linyuan's words, her heart beat even faster.

For some reason, she unexpectedly felt a faint sense of anticipation.

"I was clearly here first."

Meng Yiran muttered.

But if Dugu Yan really could reach that point with Gu Linyuan, she did not find it objectionable.

After all, she had never intended to become the principal wife. She knew she did not have the standing for it. Even Dugu Yan was not qualified.

In the Star Dou Great Forest, only that incomparably beautiful blonde woman had the right to become the principal wife.

Still, being a concubine would not be bad.

If Gu Linyuan accepted Dugu Yan, then her own turn should not be far off either.

As she thought about it, she actually began to look forward to it.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, council hall.

The lights within the hall blazed brightly, illuminating the entire grand hall as though it were daytime.

Ning Fengzhi sat in the seat of honor, clutching a letter in his hand, his knuckles faintly whitening.

He wore a moon-white brocade robe, a jade belt around his waist and a silver crown upon his head. His features were refined and gentle, making him appear only a little over forty.

But upon closer inspection, fine lines could be seen at the corners of his eyes, while several strands of frost-white hair had appeared at his temples.

It had been a long time since he had received any news about Gu Linyuan.

Ever since that youth left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he had been like a drop of water swallowed by the sea, without a trace.

He had thought Gu Linyuan would find a quiet place and fade into obscurity.

But he had never imagined that when he received news of Gu Linyuan again, it would contain such information.

"Linyuan... can actually cultivate again."

Ning Fengzhi's voice was somewhat hoarse, as though something were lodged in his throat.

He set down the letter and lightly tapped his fingers against the table. The tapping echoed through the empty hall, every sound seeming to strike his heart.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood at Ning Fengzhi's side. His silver hair was white as snow, his face lean yet vigorous. He wore a gray robe, with an ancient-looking longsword hanging at his waist.

"Really?"

Sword Douluo's voice trembled slightly.

Gu Linyuan possessed the talent of Twin Martial Souls. He had once placed great hopes upon Gu Linyuan as well.

"Fengzhi." Sword Douluo Chen Xin walked behind him. "Do you want to bring Linyuan back?"

Ning Fengzhi did not turn around. He merely nodded slightly.

"When he left, I did not try to keep him."

His voice was soft, as if he were speaking to himself.

"I thought his path had already been cut off. Staying in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would only make him suffer more. Rather than slowly withering away in a place full of disappointment, it would be better for him to start over somewhere else."

Ning Fengzhi paused.

"But now, his path has been restored."

Sword Douluo fell silent for a moment.

"You also did not stop Rongrong from breaking up with Linyuan back then."

"I'll have Rongrong apologize to Linyuan. They grew up together; Linyuan will forgive her." Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath. Gu Linyuan possessed Twin Martial Souls. Once he could cultivate again, he would at least become a Title Douluo in the future.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could not afford to miss such a genius.

Just then, the doors to the hall were pushed open.

"Father, I can apologize to Brother Yuan. But Brother Yuan and I are already impossible. Besides, your daughter already likes someone else."

Ning Rongrong walked over.

The talent Gu Linyuan had displayed made Flender sense the danger ahead of time, so he prepared to come to Heaven Dou City early.

Ning Rongrong was thus able to return home early for her break.

"Rongrong, you're back?"

"But what did you mean by what you just said?" Ning Fengzhi looked at his daughter, an indulgent smile on his face.

"Even if Brother Yuan can cultivate again, he has still wasted six years... Besides, the one I like now is Long Yuan. His talent and strength are both far greater than Gu Linyuan's." Ning Rongrong proudly lifted her snow-white neck.

Ever since witnessing Long Yuan's domineering might in the Star Dou Great Forest, her heart had no room for any other man.

She dreamed of seeing Long Yuan and confessing her feelings to him.

Only a man like that was worthy of her affection.