A Heart-Stopping Encounter

After Dugu Bo discovered the two were together, he did not force them apart, choosing instead to hold his nose and accept it, though he did give Yu Tianheng a brutal lesson.

That time, Yu Tianheng was unable to get out of bed for a full month.

If not for the fact that Yu Tianheng had a good grandfather, he would have fared even worse.

Watching his precious granddaughter shield Yu Tianheng, Dugu Bo said with a sour tone, "Is he really better to you than your grandfather?"

"Grandfather, you are the best, of course."

Dugu Yan caught the tone in Dugu Bo's voice and immediately changed her tune; she knew Dugu Bo's temper all too well.

At a time like this, if she provoked her grandfather any further, Yu Tianheng would be in for a world of trouble.

"That's more like it."

Dugu Bo thought to himself that his granddaughter was truly adorable, but Yu Tianheng still needed a beating; how dare he try to shake his position in his granddaughter's heart? It was unforgivable.

Far away, while cultivating in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Tianheng suddenly felt a chill down his spine, stopping his meditation to look behind him.

In the distance, his cousin Yu Tianxin was also focused on his cultivation, with no sign of a sneak attack! Strange!

Outside Dugu Manor, the Yin-Yang Mirror fluctuated; someone was watching Ling Yun from the shadows, and he did not act rashly.

The opponent's spiritual power was condensed to an unprecedented degree, a level far stronger than the spiritual power he was currently cultivating.

With this kind of intensity, and that lingering sense of coldness, who could it be? Snake Lance? Pufferfish? Or perhaps... Dugu Bo?

He pondered in his heart while maintaining a facade of having noticed nothing, walking to a corner to sit on the stone steps, dangling his legs and watching the children playing not far away.

Slowly, Ling Yun found himself watching with genuine interest.

A quarter of an hour passed, and the children nearby noticed him and invited him to play along.

Only then did he realize that he was, in fact, a child himself.

Ling Yun quickly blended in with the children, and after the time it takes to burn an incense stick, the spiritual power that had been lingering on him vanished.

Finally gone!

To be safe, he played for a while longer, and after confirming no one was watching him, he found an excuse to leave the children he had been enjoying himself with.

This sudden turn of events stirred a sense of urgency within him.

Thinking it over, the longer he waited, the greater the variables; he had to take the initiative.

His second martial soul, the Chaos Bead, appeared.

The basic characteristics of the Chaos Bead regarding concealment were activated, masking his aura, hiding his figure, and muffling his sounds.

This was also the reason why he, a six-year-old child, had been able to travel smoothly from Nuoding City to Heaven Dou City.

With that done, he utilized Wave Treading, his entire body drifting like a falling leaf under the breeze until he appeared on the roof of Dugu Manor.

As long as he was not attacked, his form would not be forced to reveal itself.

He carefully shifted his position, searching for traces of Dugu Bo within the manor.

Most of what met his eyes were servants of Dugu Manor—sweeping, standing guard, or pruning branches—but there was no sign of Dugu Bo.

When he reached the backyard, he finally saw the grandfather and granddaughter in the courtyard.

Dugu Bo had a lean build and emerald-green hair; from afar, Ling Yun could even smell a faint, fishy stench emanating from him.

This was a sign of toxins overflowing within his body.

Dugu Yan had shoulder-length, deep purple hair, and her figure was well-developed, lithe and sexy.

Soul masters on the Douluo Continent truly developed quickly.

Under Ling Yun's gaze, Dugu Bo stirred, and the next moment, a powerful wave of spiritual power swept toward his direction, scaring him into quickly averting his eyes.

After Dugu Bo's spiritual power swept back and forth three times without finding anything, he did not believe anyone could evade his detection; this was the confidence a Title Douluo had in his own strength.

Dugu Bo's actions drew Dugu Yan's attention, and she asked curiously, "Grandfather, what is it?"

"Nothing! It's just your grandfather being overly sensitive; I kept feeling like someone was watching me just now."

Ling Yun's heart hammered against his ribs; if not for the comprehensive concealment ability of the Chaos Bead, his breathing and heartbeat might have exposed his position.

Scared the life out of me! I'm still too inexperienced. But this also confirmed one thing: the person watching me earlier was indeed one of Qian Renxue's subordinates!

Dugu Bo's situation was a result of a powerhouse's sixth sense, a feeling ordinary people also possessed; if someone stared at them from behind from a distance, it would make them feel uncomfortable.

This sensation was even more pronounced in a Title Douluo.

Fortunately, he had withdrawn his gaze quickly, and fortunately, Dugu Bo had only used spiritual power to probe.

With the Yin-Yang Mirror protecting his soul, the spiritual pressure belonging to a Title Douluo was useless against Ling Yun.

If Dugu Bo had used his soul power, he might have been exposed.

Too close for comfort!

He quietly marked the aura, and the power of the Chaos Bead was strong enough that Dugu Bo did not notice anything amiss.

Ling Yun slipped away from Dugu Manor, heading straight out of the city and sprinting toward the Sunset Forest.

The city was too unsafe; he did not know if Qian Renxue's people would return, and if they did, he would be at a disadvantage.

Although the soul beasts of the Sunset Forest are dangerous, they are still far better than dealing with a Titled Douluo.

Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, the residence of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.

Qian Renxue, currently disguised as Xue Qinghe, was busy handling state affairs when an old man suddenly appeared before her.

"Uncle Snake Lance! How did it go?"

"That brat inquired about the location of Dugu Bo's residence and spent some time loitering outside the Dugu Manor."

"He is quite interesting. His senses are exceptionally sharp; he actually detected that someone was watching him from the shadows, which was something I hadn't anticipated."

"In that instant, his aura fluctuated slightly, and I was able to confirm his Soul Power Level: fifteen."

"Judging by his appearance, he is definitely under seven years old. He must possess Innate Full Soul Power! Your judgment is excellent, Your Highness."

"By the way, it seems he is keeping a close watch on Dugu Bo's residence."

After hearing Snake Lance Douluo's report, Qian Renxue's interest in Ling Yun grew significantly. Being able to trigger a reaction from her Six-Winged Angel martial soul and possessing Innate Full Soul Power made him a target worth recruiting.

"Uncle Snake Lance, please continue to keep an eye on him. If he encounters any danger, step in to protect him!"

"I want him to serve me!"

"Whatever his reasons for watching Dugu Bo's residence, it doesn't matter. I only care about the person himself!"

"Rest assured, Your Highness. I guarantee I will complete the mission."

"Dugu Bo is insidious, cunning, and naturally suspicious, lacking the integrity of a true powerhouse. If he discovers someone is watching the Dugu Manor, regardless of whether it is a child or not, he will certainly strike."

"I will seize the right moment!"

Snake Lance provided his analysis, and Qian Renxue deeply agreed. Dugu Bo's reputation for his methods was well-known, and she also felt that events would likely unfold in that manner.

As long as things proceeded according to plan, Ling Yun would sooner or later fall into her web.

Snake Lance departed to carry out his orders, and Qian Renxue returned to her state affairs. She couldn't tell if Emperor Xue Ye was intentionally testing her, but the workload she was required to handle was becoming increasingly heavy!

In the Sunset Forest, Ling Yun moved cautiously among the soul beasts; Dugu Bo's mental detection had served as a wake-up call for him.

There was no guarantee that some soul beast with a unique and powerful ability wouldn't discover him.

The concealment ability of his Chaos Bead martial soul was continuously draining his soul power. Once his reserves were more than half depleted, he found a secluded place to rest.

It was a cave, and under his gaze, the soul beast that had been inside was skewered like a kebab by an Earth Violent Bear.

Immediately after, a black soul ring appeared.

At that moment, the Earth Violent Bear had manipulated the earth elements, causing sharp stone pillars to rise from the ground, piercing through the opponent's soul power defense and skewering it completely.

The cave was now vacant, and the aura belonging to a soul beast overlord would not dissipate for some time, so no other soul beasts would dare to approach.

Ling Yun was, for all intents and purposes, very safe within this cave.