Douluo: I, Martial Arts Supreme, Sword Rises the World
Chapter 144

The Burdensome Rites of Etiquette

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Although his strength is not at the top among Titled Douluo, most people would rather stay away from him due to his unpredictable poison and vengeful temper.

Their only interaction with Dugu Bo is probably his granddaughter Dugu Yan, who is the vice-captain of Imperial Fighting Team.

And they had a confrontation with Imperial Fighting Team, Great Soul Arena, which was not a pleasant encounter, but it was not a deep hatred either.

Even though we became friends afterwards, it was not as good as a relationship.

"No matter what happens, don't go to the Three Treasures Palace." Yang Guyun said it concisely and to the point.

"I think so too." Zhou Qiubai said thoughtfully, "Moreover, the servant who sent the invitation had an aura that was mixed with a variety of medicinal materials and... decay. It doesn't look like what a healthy person should have."

Yang Guyun nodded. "He is deficient in energy and blood, Soul Power is weak, and seems to be suffering from a stubborn illness."

Although he did not read the books on medicine refining within the clan, he could still be considered to understand some pharmacological knowledge through his exposure to it.

How could a capable servant of the Titled Douluo family look like this?

Either Dugu Bo is harsh, or...

It was because the servant had been exposed to something for many years and his body was eroded.

Thinking of the names Dugu Bo and "Poison Douluo", the answer seems obvious.

"Poison hurts others as well as yourself." Zhou Qiubai sighed softly.

He knew very well that although those poison masters spread their poison all over the world, they often suffered from it and rarely had a happy ending.

"Go and you will find out." Yang Guyun closed his eyes and started the daily Soul Power movement and breath adjustment.

No matter whether he is facing Titled Douluo or someone else, to him, it is nothing more than the principle of "when a soldier comes to block it, when a gun comes out, there will be no return."

Noon the next day.

Zhou Qiubai and Yang Guyun are standing in front of the door of the Dugu Manor.

Both of them were wearing newly changed clothes. After all, it was a formal invitation. If they were not dressed decently, it would seem a bit disrespectful to others.

After all, it is not Titled Douluo. Even the weakest Titled Douluo is still Titled Douluo.

Ju Zi is no longer Ju Zi?

Seeing the two people coming, one of the attendants who had been waiting here took a step forward, cupped his fists and saluted slightly. "Young Master Zhou, Young Master Yang, the lady is already waiting in the house, please come with me."

There was no unnecessary greeting in his voice, and he looked extremely capable.

Zhou Qiubai nodded slightly and handed over a pack of Cloud Mist tea as a welcome gift.

The attendant took it and led the two of them across the threshold and into the mansion.

Unlike yesterday, today's courtyard has been carefully decorated.

Every three steps there is an attendant standing solemnly, wearing uniform dark green clothes, with a respectful expression.

This is a formal battle to welcome guests!

Although Soul Master was born in Yeluzi, Yang Guyun can be considered a "noble" at least, and he still knows the rules of welcoming guests among nobles.

Zhou Qiubai is also thinking secretly in his heart.

This is really rare.

Although Dugu Bo does things casually, he was born in a noble family and is Titled Douluo, so he has learned the concept of "etiquette".

The guard leading the way stopped at the second gate and stepped aside respectfully.

Inside the door, Dugu Yan was already waiting there.

"Young Master Zhou, Young Master Yang." Dugu Yan bowed slightly and gave a standard welcome ceremony, "My ancestor is already waiting in the main hall. Please follow me."

For any noble, etiquette is a compulsory course.

Although there are colleges like Moonlight Pavilion that specialize in teaching etiquette, it does not mean that all nobles in Heaven Dou City do not understand "etiquette".

It's just that the one taught by the Moonlight Pavilion is more formal and even marks the position where you need to bow.

Zhou Qiubai and Yang Guyun returned the favor and followed her through the second door and into the inner courtyard.

The nine steps in front of the main hall are numbered as "nine-five", which is a standard feature in the mansions of princes and nobles.

But considering the identity of Dugu Bo, it's understandable.

Dugu Yan led the way. When she stepped onto the steps, her movements slowed down obviously. Her front feet climbed up to the first step, then her hind feet moved together. Then she climbed up the next step and moved together again.

Zhou Qiubai sighed in his heart, Dugu Manor, although Dugu Manor seems to be unassuming, the rules inside are very strict.

Dugu Yan This girl who is less than twenty years old can do this complicated etiquette so naturally, which is obviously due to the strict upbringing she received since she was a child.

At the end of the steps, the main hall door is open.

Before entering, Dugu Yan raised his voice slightly. "Grandpa, Young Master Zhou and Young Master Yang are here."

When you are about to go to the hall, your voice will be loud.

A response came from the hall. "Please come in."

The three of them walked into the main hall, Zhou Qiubai and Yang Guyun bowed their eyes.

This is the etiquette that guests should have to avoid making the host feel uncomfortable by wandering their eyes.

Dugu Bo is sitting on the Taishi chair on the left. Today, he is sitting upright like a mountain, with his back straight and his hands flat on his knees, just looking at the two people who entered the door.

Although he still has the same clear face, he has the dignity that Titled Douluo deserves.

"Junior Zhou Qiubai, Yang Guyun, I have seen Senior Dugu."

The two men stepped forward and saluted.

Dugu Bo nodded slightly. "Sit."

The two sat down in the guest seat on the right, and Dugu Yan walked to Dugu Bo's side and stood respectfully.

At this time, a maid served tea.

The hall was quiet for a moment.

Zhou Qiubai picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

He put down the tea cup and looked at Dugu Bo calmly, waiting for the other party to speak.

According to etiquette, when a host invites guests to a banquet, the host should speak first.

Dugu Bo did speak, but what he said was seemingly innocuous, "How about this tea?"

"It's clear and sweet, it's a good tea." Zhou Qiubai replied.

"Yanyan picked it." Dugu Bo glanced at the granddaughter beside her, "She said that young people don't like to drink tea that is too bitter. This tea has a delicate fragrance and is just right."

"Miss Dugu is interested." Zhou Qiubai followed the words and thanked her.

There was another brief silence.

This time it was Yang Guyun who broke the silence. "These servants in the house are not low in cultivation."

He has always been direct and doesn't like beating around the bush.

Dugu Bo raised his eyebrows slightly. "Did you see it?"

"Soul Power Although the fluctuations have converged, the strong energy and blood cannot be hidden." Yang Guyun said.

This sounds like a compliment, but it means something else.

Dugu Bo smiled, with some playfulness in his smile, "Pomp? I, Dugu Bo, never care about those fake things. These people are sent by the royal family. They are said to be guards, but in fact they are surveillance. After all, I, the poisonous Titled Douluo, live next to Imperial City, so some people can't sleep well."

After all, all of his Dugu Family people died a long time ago, and now Dugu Manor is just him and Yanyan.

The rest are all people from Xue Xing.

But he accepted everything as ordered.

After all, he and Yanyan were the only two people living in such a huge mansion, so it was really a bit too deserted.

As for surveillance?

He rarely makes poison in the house. He basically goes to Sunset Forest. The strength of these people is no more than Soul Ancestor. They can't even get close to the poison array he has arranged outside. How can they monitor it?

So when they stay here, they can chat and relieve their boredom, and they don't have to do anything to eat, so why not?

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