Douluo Traversal, I Pull Out a Dou Technique and You Don't Explode? Part 34

"Is this Heaven Dou Royal Academy? It looks pretty good!"

"Come on. While the paperwork is still being processed, I'll show you around."

As he spoke, Liu Bai led the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, who had just joined the academy, toward the most scenic area within the campus.

He could not help but smile to himself. With a few words, he had not only kept Ning Rongrong away from the pit that was Shrek, but had also conveniently lured her into Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Without Ning Rongrong, Shrek would not even have a complete lineup. Without her support, their combat strength would drop by at least a whole level.

Speaking of which, six years had passed. He wondered how Tang San was doing now.

He still remembered what had happened with that guy in Soul Hunting Forest, when he had backed down because he was wary of Tang Xiaosan's hidden weapons.

If they met again now, Liu Bai was absolutely confident he could beat that little bastard until he shit himself. If he could not, then he would count himself lucky for having emptied his bowels!

At this stage, that little bastard's hidden weapons could at most be Dragon Whisker Needles. They posed no threat to him at all. Without the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, there were plenty of high-level hidden weapons that little bastard would never be able to make in this lifetime.

Those ordinary trinkets could not even break his defense!

How about taking a look at Battle Qi Armor?

After taking Ning Rongrong around the academy, Ning Rongrong insisted on treating Liu Bai to a meal. Unable to refuse, Liu Bai agreed.

He was also considering how to introduce her to Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda possessed a powerful percentage-based enhancement. If it evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, its quality would rise again, and its boosts would become even more terrifying!

If she worked together with Sister Lingling, then that support effect... tsk, tsk, tsk. Even a Soul Douluo could cross a major realm and fight a Title Douluo!

Forming a Team?

The two had just reached the academy gates and were preparing to hire a carriage to one of Heaven Dou City's famous restaurants when they ran into Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, who were walking toward them side by side, chatting and laughing.

Dugu Yan wore a light purple gown today, which made her tall, slender figure and purple hair all the more eye-catching. Her brows carried their usual confidence, along with a hint of lazy nobility.

Ye Lingling, meanwhile, wore a water-blue dress. Her temperament was gentle as water, and she had her arm linked through Dugu Yan's. Both of them seemed to be in a very good mood.

For some reason, although the poison in Dugu Yan's body had been completely removed, her hair and pupils remained their original colors. Even Dugu Bo's hair was still green. Could it be because of the cultivation technique?

Of course, no one cared about such a minor issue. On the contrary, Dugu Yan was very fond of her purple hair.

"Xiao Bai!"

Dugu Yan spotted Liu Bai at once, and a radiant smile immediately bloomed across her face as she walked over in a few quick steps.

However, when she drew near, her gaze naturally fell upon the pink-haired girl beside Liu Bai, whose features were delicate and whose aura was lively. Her steps paused ever so slightly. The smile on her face remained, but a faint, dangerous glint quietly flashed through her eyes.

"Xiao Bai~"

Dugu Yan's voice remained gentle, even carrying a slightly intimate drawl. When she reached Liu Bai, she naturally extended a hand and lightly adjusted his collar, which had not been messy in the first place, while glancing at Ning Rongrong with an ambiguous smile.

"And this is...? Why aren't you introducing her to your big sister?"

Though her tone was gentle, Liu Bai's years of experience with her allowed him to keenly catch the faint killing intent rising beneath that gentleness.

His heart skipped a beat. He knew that if he did not explain things clearly right away, the next few days would be miserable.

He hurriedly stepped back half a pace, turned slightly to the side, and introduced her seriously.

"Sister Yanyan, Sister Lingling, you came at the perfect time. This is a new friend I met today, Ning Rongrong."

Upon hearing that they had only met today, the scrutiny in Dugu Yan's eyes visibly faded somewhat.

Liu Bai continued, "Rongrong was looking for an advanced Soul Master Academy to continue her studies, and I happened to run into her. I recommended Heaven Dou Royal Academy to her, and Teacher Qin Yun has just completed her enrollment procedures. From now on, she'll be a junior student at our academy."

After hearing Liu Bai's explanation, Dugu Yan's expression immediately cleared from gloomy to sunny, and her radiant smile became sincere once more.

She released Liu Bai's collar, turned to Ning Rongrong, and warmly extended her hand.

"So you're little sister Rongrong. Welcome, welcome! I'm Dugu Yan, Liu Bai's... well, good friend and senior. You can call me Sister Yanyan~"

Although everyone with eyes could see the nature of their relationship after all these years together, neither of them had pierced that final layer of paper—at least not verbally.

Ye Lingling also stepped forward at the right moment, smiled gently at Ning Rongrong, and said softly,

"Hello, Rongrong. I'm Ye Lingling, also Xiao Bai's friend. Please take care of me in the future."

Ning Rongrong looked at the two beautiful women before her, whose temperaments were completely different. In particular, seeing Dugu Yan's intimate, natural gesture and the instant shift in her attitude, understanding flashed through her heart.

She also revealed a sweet smile and shook hands with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling respectively.

"Hello, Sister Yanyan, Sister Lingling! I'm Ning Rongrong. My Martial Soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and I'm a level twenty-six auxiliary-system Tool Soul Master. I just joined the academy today, so please take good care of me, big sisters~"

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in the other's eyes.

Naturally, they knew the weight carried by this top-tier support Martial Soul.

However, they were not overly concerned. With Liu Bai's help, they had already opened up a considerable gap between themselves and the continent's other geniuses.

Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was not enough to surprise them much.

"Little sister Rongrong is so talented!"

Dugu Yan praised.

"Since Xiao Bai recommended you, you're one of us! Don't be polite. If anything happens at the academy in the future, just come find us."

Ye Lingling also nodded gently. "That's right, little sister Rongrong. I'm an auxiliary-system Soul Master too, so we can exchange ideas more often in the future."

Seeing that the atmosphere between the three girls was quite harmonious upon their first meeting, Liu Bai secretly breathed a sigh of relief and took the opportunity to suggest,

"Perfect timing. Rongrong wanted to treat me to a meal to thank me for the recommendation. Since we ran into each other, why don't we all go together? It'll be livelier with more people."

"Sure!"

Dugu Yan's eyes lit up, and she immediately linked arms with Ning Rongrong's other arm.

"What does little sister Rongrong want to eat? I know Heaven Dou City best. I'll take you to the best place!"

Infected by Dugu Yan's enthusiasm, Ning Rongrong smiled even more happily.

"I heard that Drunken Immortal Pavilion in Heaven Dou City is very famous. I've always wanted to try it!"

"Drunken Immortal Pavilion? No problem! Come on, big sister will take you there!"

Dugu Yan pulled Ning Rongrong along, then called out to Ye Lingling and Liu Bai.

"Lingling, Xiao Bai, hurry up."

Ye Lingling smiled gently and followed.

Watching the three girls ahead of him instantly become engrossed in conversation as though they had been close friends for years, Liu Bai shook his head. He really could not understand women. They had become as close as best friends so quickly.

The three soon arrived at Drunken Immortal Pavilion. As expected of the little princess of the wealthiest sect under heaven, Ning Rongrong directly ordered every one of the restaurant's signature dishes.

One meal cost as much as an ordinary person's food expenses for several years. She was truly lavish.

The four ate, chatted, and laughed together.

"By the way, Sister Yanyan, Xiao Bai, the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament will be held in less than three years. We'll definitely have to participate then. I heard the academy is preparing to organize a new seven-man team. Who do you think we'll be teamed up with?"

Dugu Yan picked up a bite of food and put it into her mouth, then immediately picked up another bite and held it to Liu Bai's lips. Liu Bai swallowed it in one bite.

"Hmph, it's just a Soul Master Tournament. With our strength, we can easily win it in three years. Who cares what teammates they arrange for us? It doesn't matter."

Liu Bai thought for a moment.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the academy should assign the Shi Brothers and Yu Tianheng, then add an agility-attack-system Soul Master. It'll most likely be Osler."

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling thought about it. If nothing unexpected happened, that should indeed be the lineup.

Liu Bai considered it again.

"However, right now, I'd rather have Rongrong team up with us. Her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda provides percentage-based boosts, which would be more effective for us."

That was right. As the number one support Martial Soul under heaven, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could directly provide percentage-based boosts regardless of the difference in their levels. It was extremely overpowered. All three of them cultivated cultivation techniques and Dou Techniques, and their individual combat strength far surpassed others at the same level. If their speed and strength increased by several portions, the increase in combat power would be far greater than adding an agility-attack-system Soul Master.

"But Rongrong is only level twenty-six now. The academy probably won't let her participate in this tournament, right?"

Ning Rongrong also realized what the three of them were discussing.

"Hmph, hmph, are you forming a team? Then I definitely have to join you. In two years, I'll absolutely break through level thirty. With the support effects of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, I'll definitely be able to help you."

Three Peerless Geniuses

Liu Bai smiled and nodded.

"That's right. As for the academy, we don't need to worry. With our talent, it won't be the academy arranging teammates for us. We'll be the ones choosing our own teammates."

The two girls thought about it and agreed.

Nothing wrong with that.

Only Ning Rongrong still looked puzzled. Were they really that confident?

The academy had to accommodate them?

How strong were they?

In truth, Liu Bai was quite famous in Heaven Dou City. Many major factions had heard his name to some degree.

He had joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy at the age of seven as a level sixteen Soul Master. At eight, he became a Soul Grandmaster and defeated Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan that same year. From then on, he remained undefeated. As a Soul Grandmaster, he could already contend against Soul Ancestors. After breaking through to Soul Elder, there was not a single opponent left for him in all of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Even Soul Ancestors would be defeated by him in a single strike!

Most importantly, Liu Bai had never used a Soul Skill from beginning to end. He had established his invincible reputation purely through Self-Created Soul Skills.

As for now...

No one knew exactly how strong he had become, because no one had the courage to challenge him anymore. Some speculated that he had already broken through level forty.

Yet no one had ever seen his Soul Rings.

Because of his strength, people would always subconsciously overlook his age. But when they remembered it, they would be shocked to realize that Liu Bai was only twelve years old this year.

It was not only Liu Bai. Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, who were often with him, had also gradually become enigmas in terms of strength. Dugu Yan had only made two public appearances in battle before, but she had already broken through level forty at that time and become a true Soul Ancestor.

One could only imagine how dumbfounded Yu Tianheng had been then. Dugu Yan's talent had always been excellent. Before Liu Bai arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, she had ranked second only to him.

Then, after Liu Bai arrived, she had somehow surpassed him and left him far behind. She had even defeated him in a single strike during their match.

It was utterly despairing.

Then there was Ye Lingling, who had likewise broken through to Soul Ancestor. The speed of the two girls' progress had increased by far more than just a little after Liu Bai arrived. Some people suspected that Liu Bai possessed some special method of improvement. Some had even personally come to ask him. One fearless noble had even brought a Soul Emperor to threaten him.

The result was miserable. First, that Soul Emperor had come to threaten him, failed to do so, and then fought Liu Bai—only to lose.

In the end, they could only return in disgrace.