Dugu Bo: You Little Brat, You Dare Come Back!

Three days later, Heaven Dou City.

After staying in the Extreme North for more than ten days, Jiang Liang had practically forgotten what proper food smelled like.

So the moment he returned to Heaven Dou City, he rushed into a restaurant and feasted to his heart's content.

He had money now.

Though his parents had left him an inheritance, it had not been much.

After traveling around for so long, he had nearly spent it all.

Unexpectedly, Shui Lingyun had given him a hundred Gold Soul Coins so he could eat and drink well along the way.

Jiang Liang could not help but sigh inwardly.

Aunt Shui was not only broad-minded, but also so warm and generous.

He truly did not know what to say.

After eating and drinking his fill, he headed toward Dugu Bo's residence.

He still wanted to cultivate at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well for a while longer and see whether he could break through to level thirty.

Before he even reached Dugu Bo's residence, he suddenly smiled.

Oh? Oh? Oh? Look who that was up ahead.

Dugu Yan!

Heh, this time he would not need to knock on the door.

Huh?

There was even a very pretty young woman beside her.

The young woman wore black clothes. Her figure was slender and graceful, while her waterfall-like blue hair cascaded casually down her back.

In Jiang Liang's memory, there was only one girl close to Dugu Yan: Ye Lingling.

Jiang Liang raised his brows and smiled.

He had not expected an unexpected gain from this return!

Meanwhile, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling had no idea they were being watched.

The two best friends walked arm in arm, carrying quite a few things. They had clearly just returned from shopping.

Dugu Yan affectionately rubbed against Ye Lingling's shoulder and said resentfully, "Lingling, you have no idea how angry I was some time ago."

"That little brat actually dared to take advantage of me! It made me furious!"

Ye Lingling covered her mouth and chuckled.

It was her first time seeing her best friend this angry.

Then again, it was no wonder. Her best friend's reputation in Heaven Dou City was famously vicious.

Even the princes and princesses of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family did not dare provoke her.

Yet a child had actually taken advantage of her.

Ye Lingling remembered that the grass over the grave of the nobleman who had tried to take advantage of Yanzi last time was nearly two meters tall by now, wasn't it?

And that child had simply gotten away with it so openly?

Dugu Yan snorted. "He ran fast, that's all! If I catch him, I'll beat his butt until it blossoms!"

The moment she finished speaking, a childish voice suddenly sounded behind her.

"So, you're pretty brave, huh?"

"Of course I am!"

Dugu Yan answered instinctively, then suddenly froze.

Something was wrong. Why did that voice sound so familiar?

Her pupils trembled as she spun around, only to come face-to-face with Jiang Liang's grinning face.

"Big sister, I heard you wanted to break my legs?"

"Come on, come on. I, Jiang Liang, am standing right here. Let's see how you plan to beat my butt."

Ye Lingling turned around with Dugu Yan and curiously sized Jiang Liang up.

This child was the little brat who had taken advantage of Yanzi?

The instant Dugu Yan saw Jiang Liang, fury surged through her.

"Little brat, you still dare come looking for me!"

Jiang Liang spread his hands, looking utterly unconcerned. "Why wouldn't I dare?"

Dugu Yan gritted her teeth in anger.

"Fine, fine, fine. I hope you can still say that later."

"Jade Phosphorous Serpent..."

She was just about to complete her Martial Soul Possession when Ye Lingling stopped her.

Ye Lingling shook her head vigorously at Dugu Yan.

The rules within Heaven Dou City prohibited Soul Masters from engaging in private combat.

Even if Dugu Yan was the granddaughter of Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, breaking that rule would bring severe punishment.

Only after her best friend reminded her did Dugu Yan realize it.

She glared viciously at Jiang Liang.

That little brat had nearly fooled her again!

Jiang Liang merely shrugged and continued provoking her. "What's wrong? Didn't you say you were going to beat my butt? You chickened out already?"

"You..."

Dugu Yan flew into a rage. "Little brat, don't get cocky! If you have the guts, come outside the city and fight me!"

"Fight it is. Do you think I, Jiang Liang, am afraid of you?"

Jiang Liang gave a disdainful snort.

But then his tone changed. "Still, if we're going to fight, it can wait. I came back to see how Dugu Bo's poison is doing."

As he spoke, he walked to the entrance of Dugu Bo's residence. After glancing at the tightly shut gates, he turned back toward Dugu Yan.

"Your grandfather isn't here?"

Dugu Yan snorted and said viciously, "He's here. Of course he's here! Every day, he thinks about how to beat your little brat butt into a flower!"

Rather than being afraid, Jiang Liang looked eager to give it a try.

"Great! I've been wanting to test the power of that Sword Qi lately."

"Quick, take me to see your grandfather!"

As he spoke, he skipped toward Dugu Bo's residence.

Watching his punchable little stride, Dugu Yan's face darkened with anger.

"Lingling, did you see that? That little brat is practically begging for a beating!"

"Alright, alright. Why argue with a child?" Ye Lingling sighed helplessly.

Now she finally understood what a mischievous child was.

Provoking Yanzi and Grandpa Dugu like this—he would probably suffer for it soon.

She had just learned some healing techniques from her grandfather. Maybe she could use that troublesome child to practice?

Dugu Yan crossed her arms, snorted at Jiang Liang, and only then reluctantly went to open the gate.

The moment the gate opened, Jiang Liang strode inside and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Poison Douluo, this young master is back! Where are you?"

"Who is it? Who is it? Who dares shout and make a racket on this old man's territory?"

Dugu Bo rushed over in a rage.

The moment he saw Jiang Liang, he froze briefly before blowing his beard and glaring.

"You little brat, you dare come back!"

"Stand right there! I promise I won't beat you to death!"

As he spoke, Dugu Bo rolled up his sleeves and stalked toward Jiang Liang menacingly.

He was truly furious.

After taking advantage of his granddaughter last time, this little brat had run off immediately!

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He had barely even slept well these past few days.

Now that he saw Jiang Liang daring to appear before him again, he wanted nothing more than to immediately beat his butt into eight pieces!

Yet to his surprise, Jiang Liang was not afraid in the slightest. He even raised his right hand and aimed it at the charging Dugu Bo.

"Hey, Dugu Bo, do you want to taste that Sword Qi?"

"You..." Dugu Bo's entire body stiffened. "You little brat, if you've got the guts, don't use that Sword Qi!"

Jiang Liang laughed. "How could I do that? You're Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo. I'm just a little Soul Master. If I don't use Sword Qi, wouldn't you bully me terribly?"

Dugu Bo choked, then rolled his eyes irritably.

"You little brat, what are you here for this time?"

"What else could I be here for? To visit you, a Title Douluo, of course. And while I'm at it, borrow your treasured place to cultivate."

"I knew you little brat wasn't holding in anything good!"

Dugu Bo snorted viciously at him, but then his tone shifted.

"Still, that meditation method your older sister taught me is quite effective. I've practiced it for several days in a row, and I can already effectively control the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison in my body."

Jiang Liang planted his hands on his hips and raised his smug little face with a grin.

"Of course! Could anything my sister gave me possibly be weak?"

"Enough with the smugness." Dugu Bo waved his hand impatiently. "Didn't you want to go to the Herb Garden? Then let's go."

As he spoke, he looked up at Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling. "Lingling is here too, so come along with Yanyan and play at my place."

Ye Lingling nodded slightly. "Thank you, Grandpa Dugu."