Calling the Challenge

Although Xie Ru nominally lived in seclusion on the Back Mountain of Heaven Dou Royal Academy and kept out of court politics, in the circles of old men like them, everyone knew that truly major affairs had never escaped his eyes.

Back when Xue Ye ascended the throne, the imperial clan's purge had lasted a full forty days, and Xie Ru had never shown himself.

But whenever matters reached a critical moment, he would always appear in a critical position.

Since even Xie Ru was not anxious, why should he, Dugu Bo, worry so much?

It seemed he had been overthinking it himself.

Dugu Bo let out a long sigh, suddenly realizing that both youngsters saw things more clearly than he did.

After all, it was the imperial clan's own business. He was just worrying over nothing.

Besides, the three things he had promised Xue Xing had long since been completed, so there was absolutely no need!

But Dugu Bo also remembered another matter. "What do you plan to do about Canghai City? Eight hundred Soul Masters is no small number, and the ones leading them are two Title Douluo."

"Do you know who they are?"

"Ghost Leopard and Magic Bear, both from Spirit Hall's Elder Hall. Level ninety-five."

"Ghost Leopard." Yang Guyun only said two words.

Dugu Bo looked at him.

"Fast."

Zhou Qiubai translated for him. "He means Ghost Leopard's speed ranks among the best of Title Douluo at the same level. Agility-attack type, good at stealth and infiltration. He's a troublesome guy. Magic Bear is a power-attack type, the kind that crushes head-on. Thick flesh, tough hide, extremely hard to deal with."

Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow. "Are you confident?"

"No." Zhou Qiubai answered without the slightest hesitation. "But Dantai Canglan is in the city, and so