Dugu Yan: How Am I Inferior to Lingling?

After having this thought, Dugu Bo began deliberately—or seemingly casually—trying to bring his granddaughter and Jiang Liang together.

For example, he had Dugu Yan cultivate with Jiang Liang, or made her bring him meals.

Though Dugu Yan said she was unwilling, her actions were far more honest.

Watching the two bicker together so often, Dugu Bo knew it was bound to work out!

As for Ye Lingling, Dugu Yan had kept her here.

She was worried that if she was alone with Jiang Liang, the little brat would anger her to death, so she kept her best friend around to help her.

Ye Lingling was also quite happy to remain here.

Cultivating Soul Power alongside Dugu Yan every day made her feel as though her progress had sped up considerably.

Watching Jiang Liang and Dugu Yan act like sworn enemies, bickering and arguing without end every day, she found it especially amusing.

Gradually, another half month passed.

During that half month, Jiang Liang had already mastered the method of controlling a sword with qi.

He could now control the Cold Moon Sword to fly freely within a hundred-meter radius, for as long as five minutes.

Although the time was short, and he still could not truly perform Sword Flight.

Jiang Liang was not greedy.

After all, he had only practiced swordsmanship for two months.

More than half a month of that had been wasted on consuming Immortal Herbs and Hunting Soul Rings. Reaching this point was already quite impressive.

He also remembered Sword Mother's warning: nourishing a sword was like cultivating one's heart.

If his Sword Heart was unsettled, how could he become a Land Sword Immortal in the future?

So Jiang Liang was not in a hurry. He continued cultivating with perseverance; one day, he too would be able to fly on his sword.

That evening.

He had just finished practicing his sword when Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling brought him food.

Just as he was wolfing it down, Dugu Bo arrived as well and sat directly beside him.

"You're eating? Good, I have something to discuss with you."

Jiang Liang turned his head in confusion. "What is it? Don't tell me you're really holding a wedding for Yanzi and me?"

Hearing that, Dugu Yan slapped the back of his head irritably.

"Little brat, be serious!"

Ye Lingling covered her mouth and giggled beside them.

This scene had played out far too many times over the past half month.

Dugu Bo was so angry that he laughed instead, snapping, "What are you thinking? You're only six years old, you little bastard, and you're already thinking about getting married?"

"There's only half a month left before the major Soul Master Academies begin their terms. Have you decided which Soul Master Academy you want to attend?"

"If you haven't, I can recommend Heaven Dou Royal Academy. What do you think?"

"With your current level, you're more than qualified to attend an advanced Soul Master Academy."

As he spoke, he turned to look at Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

"After this period, Yanyan and the Ye Family girl will also be reporting to Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

"You three have gotten along quite well lately, so you can look after one another at the academy too."

A Soul Master Academy?

Jiang Liang blinked.

With his current strength, attending an advanced Soul Master Academy certainly would not be a problem.

Advanced Soul Master Academies had no age requirements; they only required one's Soul Power Level to be above level twenty.

But he still wanted to return to Nuoding City and attend a junior Soul Master Academy first.

For no other reason than that Hundred Thousand Year Rogue Rabbit.

After all, that Rogue Rabbit had three Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings and a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. He also wanted to give Sword Mother the Soul Rings of the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape.

Could he possibly leave such good things to that little bastard Tang San?

Ye Lingling said in surprise, "Attend an advanced Soul Master Academy at six? Has Heaven Dou Royal Academy ever had such a precedent?"

"There hasn't been such a precedent, but this little bastard might become one."

Dugu Bo looked at Jiang Liang. "So, what do you say, little bastard? If you want to go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I'll make the recommendation."

But Jiang Liang shook his head. "I'm not going to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. There are too many nobles there, and I don't like them."

"So I'll return to Nuoding City and attend a junior Soul Master Academy first."

"What?"

The moment he said that, all three of them revealed astonished expressions.

This little brat was passing up an advanced Soul Master Academy to attend a junior Soul Master Academy instead?

Was he serious?

Dugu Bo hurriedly tried to persuade him. "You'd better think this through, little bastard. If you attend a junior Soul Master Academy, its resources won't be anywhere near as good as those of an advanced one."

"Besides, that's Heaven Dou Royal Academy. With your talent, you would definitely become one of its finest. Why waste those six years?"

Jiang Liang shrugged and smiled. "Because... I have something more important to do."

Dugu Yan crossed her arms and habitually mocked him, "Don't tell me you're afraid that you'll get beaten up if you go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

"I'm not even afraid of you. Why would I be afraid of them?" Jiang Liang's face was full of disdain.

"You..." Dugu Yan's face immediately flushed red with anger.

This little brat had been born to torment her. His mouth was endlessly venomous, and if he did not anger her for a day, he seemed uncomfortable all over!

Seeing how firmly he insisted, Dugu Bo could only shake his head and sigh helplessly.

"You little rascal, what a waste of time!"

"Fine. Since you want to attend some junior Soul Master Academy, then go ahead."

"Whenever you want to enter Heaven Dou Royal Academy, just come tell me."

"Of course. Do you think I'd be polite with you?" Jiang Liang burst out laughing. "For example, right now, I still want an Immortal Herb."

Dugu Bo gritted his teeth and grabbed Jiang Liang's head, shaking it as he said, "You little bastard! You never say anything pleasant. Take whichever herb you want."

Jiang Liang chuckled and immediately stood up, walking toward an Immortal Herb.

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling followed after him curiously.

"What is this Immortal Herb called?"

Jiang Liang picked up the herb from the ground and replied with a smile, "Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma. It is the finest among lingzhi mushrooms. It strengthens one's foundation, restores one's vitality, and boosts one's cultivation."

He was not taking this Immortal Herb for himself, but for Grandpa Ma Xiunuo.

Ever since his parents had died, Ma Xiunuo had been the one taking care of him. Jiang Liang wanted to repay that kindness.

He had seen that Ma Xiunuo's Soul Power had been stuck at level twenty-six for many years.

He hoped that this Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma could help improve his Martial Soul issue and allow him to continue cultivating his Martial Soul.

Dugu Yan's eyes widened. "Why aren't you giving something this good to me?"

She still had not eaten the Immortal Herb Jiang Liang had pointed out for her last time, afraid that it might contain some deadly poison or something.

Jiang Liang directly placed the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma into his storage Soul Tool and said, "I prepared this Immortal Herb for an elder in my family. If I give it to you, what will he eat?"

"Besides, there are still so many Immortal Herbs here. Help yourself."

Dugu Yan curled her lips and said angrily, "Who knows whether these immortal-grade herbs are poisonous? What if I get poisoned to death?"

"Then that just means you're unlucky." Jiang Liang smiled.

"You... you little bastard!" Dugu Yan exploded with rage, her chest heaving.

"Yanzi, enough." Ye Lingling sighed helplessly, rubbing her forehead.

Those two really were a pair of sworn enemies. They could start bickering over anything.

The key was that Yanzi lost every battle, yet never tired of it.

Jiang Liang waved his hand and said, "Anyway, you have nothing important to do right now. Later, I'll help you pick out a suitable Immortal Herb."

Dugu Yan's eyes immediately lit up. "Really? You'd be that nice?"

"Believe it or not." Jiang Liang shot her a sidelong glance.

Seeing this, Ye Lingling hurriedly asked, "Then could you also help me find a suitable herb?"

Jiang Liang patted his chest and said with a grin, "Of course! Serving beautiful women is my principle!"

Seeing how glib he was, Dugu Yan became even more irritated.

What was that supposed to mean? He was so nice to Lingling, but he was always making me angry!

How am I inferior to Lingling?