Douluo Traversal, I Pull Out a Dou Technique and You Don't Explode?

Theory classes did not last long. Heaven Dou Royal Academy offered far fewer theory courses than Soul Power courses, after all, strength reigned supreme.

Aside from a few necessary courses, students mostly went to Heaven Dou Royal Academy's library on their own to learn the knowledge they needed.

Liu Bai likewise did not intend to devote much effort to theory. He only planned to learn what he needed, such as how to choose the Soul Beasts he required, what kinds of Soul Skills different Soul Beasts could grant, and how to determine their age.

Those were things he had to understand. As for everything else, he only intended to learn selectively and did not plan to spend too much time on it.

His time was precious. The sooner he became a Soul Grandmaster and a Dou Zhe, the more opportunities he would have when facing future crises or potential lucky chances.

Over in the Battle Through the Heavens World, he currently had few opportunities to show his abilities. After all, he was still too weak, merely at the Dou Qi stage.

If he wanted to go out and gain experience or find a good faction to join, he would need to reach Dou Zhe at the very least.

For instance, to join the Misty Cloud Sect, he would first have to travel to Misty Cloud Mountain in Gama Holy City.

Could they expect someone who was not even a Dou Zhe to walk there for more than a month?

It was far too dangerous. He did not have Yao Lao protecting him.

Nor could Ma Qi simply stop working to escort him. Liu Bai was already immensely grateful that Ma Qi had taken him in and taught him cultivation and Dou Techniques. There was no need to trouble him further.

And as for the Misty Cloud Sect, unless he could directly become Yun Yun's disciple, he might as well not go at all. The mere fact that Protector Wu was hidden within it was terrifying enough.

That was a Dou Zong. Someone like him, who was not even a lowly Dou Zhe, would die from a single glare.

So in the short term, the returns from the Douluo World were greater.

After all, as long as he got on good terms with Dugu Yan, he would not have to worry about failing to connect with Dugu Bo.

Once he connected with Dugu Bo, the Immortal Herbs would be his for the taking!

Time slowly passed amid day after day of cultivation.

During the day, Liu Bai studied Martial Soul and Soul Power knowledge with Qin Ming in the Douluo World and built good relationships with Dugu Yan and the others. At night, he returned to the Battle Through the Heavens World to meditate, cultivate, and temper his Dou Qi.

His days could be said to have been incredibly fulfilling.

In just one short year, he broke through to level twenty. Once he obtained a Soul Ring, he would become a true Soul Grandmaster.

Dugu Yan also broke through to level thirty in less than a year. However, compared to Liu Bai's four levels in a year, her two levels in a year seemed a little slow.

After spending a year together, and under Liu Bai's deliberate efforts, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling had become very close to him.

When Dugu Yan learned that Liu Bai also needed to obtain his second Soul Ring and had no one to help him, she waved a hand grandly and said that he could simply come with her, and her grandfather would take both of them to acquire their Soul Rings.

Naturally, Liu Bai could not refuse. In fact, he was delighted. Hadn't his chance to get close to Dugu Bo just arrived?

The two agreed to set off together for Falling Forest today.

Before the gates of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Liu Bai and Dugu Yan stood side by side.

Liu Bai had grown several more centimeters taller. He was now only half a head shorter than Dugu Yan. He was only eight years old, yet children on the Douluo Continent grew far too quickly.

Whenever Ma Qi returned in the Battle Through the Heavens World, he could not help sighing over how well Liu Bai was developing. They clearly ate the same food, yet Liu Bai was taller than everyone else. Soul Power must have some kind of special bonus for physical growth.

"Sister Yanyan, when will Senior Dugu arrive?"

Liu Bai asked Dugu Yan beside him.

Dugu Yan estimated the time.

"He should be here soon. I wrote to Grandpa in advance. He won't be late."

Sure enough, not long after they finished speaking, a dark green figure sped toward them from the distance and landed steadily before them.

It was an old man with rare green hair. His figure was somewhat thin, but his bearing was exceptionally imposing.

The moment Dugu Yan saw Dugu Bo arrive, she hurried over to him.

"Grandpa."

It's You!

"Ah, let Grandpa see whether Yanyan has put on any weight lately."

The moment Dugu Bo saw Dugu Yan, his gaze immediately softened. He pulled her into his arms and weighed her in his hold.

"You've gotten fatter again!"

Dugu Bo said with a smile.

Dugu Yan immediately jumped away.

"Oh, Grandpa, where am I fat? Honestly."

Then Dugu Yan pulled Liu Bai over and introduced him to Dugu Bo.

"Grandpa, this is the little brother I recently took in. His name is Liu Bai, and he's coming with us this time to hunt for Soul Rings."

Dugu Bo looked Liu Bai over a few times and slowly nodded.

"Mm, fine."

Seeing Dugu Bo's unconcerned appearance, Dugu Yan spoke up directly.

"Grandpa, don't underestimate Xiao Bai. He's an eight-year-old level-twenty Soul Grandmaster."

"What? Eight years old?"

Dugu Bo was startled. His figure vanished in an instant as though he had used Teleportation, and in the next moment, he appeared in front of Liu Bai.

He moved so fast that Liu Bai caught only a fleeting afterimage.

Before he could react, Dugu Bo had already seized one of his wrists.

"He really is eight."

Dugu Bo marveled inwardly. When Yanyan's letter said that she had broken through to level thirty and wanted to obtain a Soul Ring, he had been delighted for a long time. But when he saw that she planned to bring along a boy, he instantly stopped smiling.

His first thought at the time had been whether he should find a chance to poison this boy to death. Of course, it had only been a thought. He would not truly poison him.

How dare this brat come after his granddaughter? Yet when they actually met, the other party turned out to be only an eight-year-old child, and one with outstanding talent at that. Reaching Soul Grandmaster at eight years old, he could very likely break through to the Soul Elder realm before twelve. So long as such talent did not die young...

He had a great chance of becoming a Title Douluo in the future.

He released Liu Bai's hand.

Liu Bai immediately cupped his hands in salute.

"This junior is Liu Bai. Greetings, Senior Dugu."

Dugu Bo nodded, one hand behind his back.

"Not bad. Your talent and temperament are both good. You're worthy of my Yanyan, but you're still too weak right now. You need more seasoning before you can pursue my Yanyan."

Dugu Yan immediately blushed crimson.

"Oh, Grandpa, what are you talking about? Xiao Bai is only eight."

Saying something like that right in front of her—how was she supposed to face Xiao Bai afterward?

Liu Bai paused. How was he supposed to respond to that?

Dugu Bo frowned.

"What, do you think my granddaughter isn't worthy of you?"

Liu Bai hurriedly shook his head.

"How could that be? This junior is only afraid that I am not worthy of Sister Yanyan."

Dugu Yan did not know what to say. What did Xiao Bai mean by that? Could it be that he really liked her?

It actually seemed possible. If it was Xiao Bai, he was handsome, strong, and especially gentle. The more Dugu Yan thought about it, the redder her face became, until she even felt embarrassed.

What are you thinking, Dugu Yan? He's six years younger than you.

This is an old cow eating tender grass.

Dugu Bo, on the other hand, was extremely satisfied with Liu Bai's answer.

"Heh, you know how to talk, kid. I like that."

Then he turned to look at Dugu Yan.

Seeing her flushed face, how could he fail to understand that his granddaughter probably had some feelings for Liu Bai as well?

But he had no intention of opposing it. This boy possessed outstanding talent and was worthy of his granddaughter.

Led by Dugu Bo, the two quickly arrived at Sunset Forest.

Although Sunset Forest could not compare to the Star Dou Great Forest, it was still an immensely vast Soul Beast forest. There were countless Soul Beasts within it, including even some ten-thousand-year Soul Beasts.

One of them needed a third Soul Ring, while the other needed a second Soul Ring. Sunset Forest was more than sufficient for them.

"Tell me, kid. What type and age of Soul Beast do you need?"

Dugu Bo asked Liu Bai. Dugu Yan had already recovered from her earlier embarrassment and looked at Liu Bai as well.

Dugu Bo knew exactly what kind of Soul Ring his granddaughter needed, so there was no need to ask. But he truly did not know what kind of Soul Ring Liu Bai needed, since he did not even know what Liu Bai's Martial Soul was.

Liu Bai thought for a moment.

"I want a thousand-year Fire Earth Dragon."

Dugu Bo nodded subconsciously.

"A Fire Earth Dragon."

Though this Soul Beast was somewhat rare, it could still be found in Sunset Forest.

Wait, how many years had he said?

A thousand years?!

He looked at Liu Bai in surprise.

"Kid, you're not joking, are you? Are you sure you want the Soul Ring of a thousand-year Soul Beast?"

Liu Bai nodded firmly.

"That's right. Senior Dugu, you didn't hear wrong, and I'm not joking. My second Soul Ring will be a thousand-year one!"

Dugu Yan stepped closer in confusion and brushed a hand over his forehead.

"You don't have a fever, so why are you talking nonsense?"