Entering the Treasury, Dugu Yan: Senior, can you help my grandfather obtain a divine inheritance too?

"Hahahaha! Imperial We thought it was some difficult matter!"

Xue Ye laughed heartily and agreed without a moment's hesitation:

"Never mind three items, what would it matter if it were ten!

Since you are selecting these for your granddaughter, sir, then naturally you must choose the best!

Qinghe!"

"This son is here."

Xue Qinghe hurriedly stepped forward and bowed in response.

"You are to take Our imperial decree immediately and accompany Dugu and Miss Dugu to the Royal Treasury."

Xue Ye said with heroic spirit:

"From the first to the third floor of the treasury, let them choose as they please; there shall be no obstruction whatsoever!"

"This son obeys the decree."

Xue Qinghe lowered his head to accept the order, though a flash of disdain crossed the depths of his eyes.

He had long since turned the Heaven Dou Treasury upside down under the guise of overseeing the state.

Aside from that one item which was somewhat special, everything else was nothing but trash in his eyes.

This Old Poison Freak really had shallow vision.

But this was fine; those who were greedy for wealth and profit were always easier to control than those stubborn, unyielding types.

"Many thanks, Your Majesty."

Dugu Bo bowed slightly, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

Deep within his Sea of Consciousness, Yu Nan's massive Dragon Soul was tossing and turning with excitement:

"Good! Well done!

The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is the item used for the inheritance of the Sea God's divine position!

Keeping this thing in the hands of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family is a complete waste; only in Yan Yan's hands can it unleash its true value!"

"Old Poison Freak, listen to my instructions once we go in later.

That item has a spirit; ordinary people cannot discover its divine nature at all and will only treat it as a slightly sturdier broken cover."

Dugu Bo sneered inwardly.

Xue Ye, oh Xue Ye, do you think you've profited?

When this old man clears out your national treasure later, don't you dare cry until you can't even make a sound!

"Yan Yan, come with Grandfather."

Dugu Bo called out, and with Dugu Yan in tow, he swaggered behind Xue Qinghe toward the direction of the Royal Treasury.

At this moment, Dugu Yan's heart could not help but accelerate.

If they could really find that Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

They would be making a massive profit!

On the way to the Royal Treasury, the palace walls were towering and the guards were strict.

Xue Qinghe walked at the very front with steady steps and an upright posture.

Dugu Bo and his granddaughter followed behind, appearing to admire the palace scenery while actually engaged in a secret conversation concerning their future.

Dugu Yan looked at Xue Qinghe's confident back, yet she remained somewhat uneasy in her heart.

After all, that was a legendary divine artifact; the Heaven Dou Imperial Family had possessed it for so many years without discovering any clues—could it really be such a heaven-defying treasure?

"Senior..."

Dugu Yan could not help but ask in the Sea of Consciousness, her voice tinged with a nervous sense of apprehension:

"Is that Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud really a divine artifact?

Could it just be a slightly more powerful Soul Tool?

After all, even a behemoth like the Heaven Dou Imperial Family only treats it as a sturdy cover..."

"Hmph, that is because they are blind."

Yu Nan's lazy voice rang out immediately, carrying an unquestionable confidence:

"I can guarantee with my Dragon Soul that it is absolutely a genuine divine artifact!

Furthermore, a wisp of the Sea God's divine consciousness resides within it."

Speaking to this point, Yu Nan's tone became more serious and filled with temptation:

"Yan Yan, you must know that divine artifacts have spirits and choose their own masters.

As long as your aptitude is sufficient and you can gain the recognition of that wisp of Sea God's divine consciousness, this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud will proactively acknowledge you as its master.

At that time, you will possess the qualifications to head to Sea God Island and initiate the Nine Trials of the Sea God!"

"The Nine Trials of the Sea God?"

Dugu Yan's heart skipped a beat.

"That's right."

Yu Nan guaranteed with absolute certainty:

"As long as you pass the trials, the godhood of the Sea God—a Tier 1 God—will be yours for the taking!

By then, you will be the new deity on this continent, standing high above all living beings!"

Hearing such a definitive promise from Yu Nan, the heart that had been hanging in Dugu Yan's chest finally settled back into place.

The surge of excitement receded like a tide, replaced by a sense of determination she had never felt before.

Becoming a god!

That was the ultimate goal most soul masters wouldn't even dare to dream of, yet now, it was within her reach!

However, just as this wild joy began to subside, Dugu Yan's gaze fell upon the slightly hunched, dark green figure ahead.

That was her grandfather, Dugu Bo.

For her sake, Grandfather had set aside his pride and agreed to become a guest elder for the Heaven Dou Imperial Family;

For her sake, Grandfather had dared to provoke the infamous Clear Sky Douluo;

And for her sake, Grandfather was still toiling away for the future of their family at his advanced age.

The light in Dugu Yan's eyes flickered slightly; it was a mix of being moved and feeling deep concern.

If she were to become a god one day and possess an endless lifespan, what about Grandfather?

Although Grandfather was a Title Douluo, his lifespan was ultimately limited. Without a divine inheritance, he would eventually be reduced to a handful of dust in a hundred years.

Thinking of this, the mood that had just calmed down grew heavy once more.

"Senior..."

Dugu Yan asked cautiously in her heart, her tone laced with a glimmer of hope:

"Since you know of the Sea God's inheritance item...

Do you know of any others?

Like the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, or some other method...

That could allow my grandfather to obtain a divine inheritance as well?"

Within her Sea of Consciousness, Yu Nan fell silent for a moment.

He seemed to be deep in thought, or perhaps sifting through his vast, ancient memories.

After a long while, he finally spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of helpless amusement:

"I do know of a few.

Aside from the Sea God, there are other opportunities hidden on this continent, such as the Asura God, the Rakshasa God, the Angel God, and so on..."

Hearing this, Dugu Yan's eyes lit up.

But immediately after, Yu Nan poured a bucket of cold water over her:

"However, Yan Yan, you must understand one thing.

When deities choose their successors, they value talent and potential above all else.

Although your grandfather is a Title Douluo, among those of that rank, his aptitude... forgive my bluntness, is not top-tier."

"In fact, one could say that if not for my appearance, he would still be at the very bottom of the Title Douluo hierarchy even now."

Though Yu Nan's words were harsh, they were the truth.

If Dugu Bo hadn't relied on his poison arts, his raw combat power was indeed inferior to other Title Douluos.

"To have those high-and-mighty deities take a fancy to Old Poison Freak and open divine trials for him...

It would be like asking a rooster to lay an egg; it is difficult, far too difficult."

The light in Dugu Yan's eyes dimmed instantly, and a deep sense of loss welled up in her heart.

Was Grandfather destined to stop here?

Was she to watch him grow old and pass away after she became a god?

The mere thought of achieving immortality only to endure the pain of losing a loved one made her feel suffocated.

"Is there really... no way at all?"

Dugu Yan's voice was choked with emotion, revealing a profound sense of unwillingness:

"Senior, you possess vast supernatural powers; there must be a way, right?

No matter how difficult the trial, as long as there is a chance, I am willing to help Grandfather fight for it!"