Chu Qing's expression remained unchanged. How could these natives know what Whale Rubber was good for?
Yu Tianheng let out a sigh of relief and hurriedly called over one of his guards, ordering him to fetch some Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue. Before long, it was brought over.
Chu Qing took the Whale Rubber, his face lighting up. He smiled innocently and said, "Brother Yu, if you ever want to spar again, just come find me!"
Looking at Chu Qing's innocent, youthful face, Yu Tianheng felt as though he were looking at a devil. He wished he could get as far away as possible.
He should've checked the almanac before leaving home today. It seemed he'd been having a run of bad luck lately. Otherwise, how could he have run into such a little jinx? Yu Tianheng let out a helpless sigh.
He managed to force out a smile that looked even worse than a grimace and said, "Little brother, is there anything else? If not, I'll be on my way."
Chu Qing's smile didn't fade as he nodded. "Thanks for your hospitality, Brother Yu!"
Yu Tianheng scrambled away with his companions, fleeing in the blink of an eye.
"Brother Yu!"
Yu Tianheng, halfway through his escape, shuddered and nearly fell over. He turned back and called, "What is it?"
"Your horse! Don't forget to ride it!"
"I don't want it. It's yours!" Afraid the boy might trip him up again, Yu Tianheng hurried off without waiting for Chu Qing to reply.
The other young men who had come along to the street, including Yu Feng, had left too. Only Dugu Yan remained.
She was quite interested in this boy who wasn't even ten years old, and asked haughtily, "You're Chu Qing, right? Which sect are you from?"
"Beautiful big sister, Chu Qing doesn't belong to any sect. I'm just a commoner Soul Master." Chu Qing stared straight at her. Though Dugu Yan was still young, her figure had developed in all the right places. Her slender waist looked as though it could be clasped in one hand, and the fabric across her chest stretched taut over the curves beneath, revealing expanses of snowy-white skin. Her youthful charm was on full display.
Dugu Yan was taken aback. She hadn't expected the boy to be so unruffled. Then she noticed Chu Qing's gaze and couldn't help blushing.
That damned lecher! No wonder he wanted Whale Rubber when he's so young! What a bad influence. Dugu Yan grumbled inwardly and unconsciously tugged her top tighter. Her smile turned to anger as she said, "Do you know who I am? Deceiving your big sister won't end well for you!"
Chu Qing couldn't understand why the girl, who had been smiling just moments ago, had suddenly gotten angry. Still, he answered earnestly, "I know. You're the beloved granddaughter of the famous Poison Douluo, Dugu Yan. Who in the world doesn't know your name? But I really am just a commoner Soul Master."
Chu Qing was helpless. He'd already offended Yu Tianheng, and he didn't want to offend Dugu Yan too. Besides, Dugu Bo was notorious for holding grudges and flying into unpredictable rages...
Still, this was an opportunity. Maybe he could get in touch with Dugu Bo through her.
He'd been fretting over how to get the Immortal Herbs in Sunset Forest. This might be his chance.
Dugu Yan saw that he still wasn't telling the truth, and that he hadn't even looked away. She snapped, "Hmph! Still trying to talk your way out of it? You really do need to be taught a lesson!"
"First Soul Skill, Jade Scale Red Poison!"
Dugu Yan channeled her Soul Power, and two Yellow Soul Rings appeared. A cloud of red poison mist billowed out and spread toward Chu Qing.
Hmph. Even if this kid defeated Yu Tianheng, that doesn't necessarily mean he's a match for me! As Dugu Bo's granddaughter, Dugu Yan was confident. Once the boy was poisoned, she'd make him beg for mercy before she let him off!
Chu Qing reluctantly met her attack. He circulated his Soul Power, and the black flames surrounding him barely formed a wall of fire. The red mist dissolved as soon as it touched the flames, vanishing into nothingness.
The Nihility Devouring Flame was the fiercest flame in the world. It could devour anything; it was the most overbearing thing in all creation. How could a mere cloud of poison hurt it?
"Big sister, I really don't belong to a sect," Chu Qing replied helplessly, only to be met with an even more ferocious attack.
"Damn you! How dare you look down on me! You're asking for it!" Dugu Yan's face turned red with rage, and she panted lightly, determined to teach the boy a lesson.
"Second Soul Skill, Jade Scale Blue Poison!"
Another wave of blue mist shot toward him, but it was just as helpless against the Nihility Devouring Flame.
Chu Qing had no choice. He channeled his Soul Power and darted forward. In just a few quick steps, he was beside Dugu Yan.
Dugu Yan saw a dark blur flash before her eyes. Before she could dodge, an irresistible force clamped down on her wrist. She shouted, "Let go of me!"
Chu Qing helplessly held her hands fast with his right hand and said, "Big sister, I don't want to hurt you, and I wasn't looking down on you. Can't we stop fighting? If you agree, I'll let you go."
"Bah! You lecher! Let go of me!"
Seeing Dugu Yan still struggling, Chu Qing grew annoyed. He hadn't wanted to hurt her, but she wouldn't listen. Without thinking, he slapped her pert backside with his left hand. A sharp smack rang out, and Dugu Yan's face instantly flushed red. She couldn't believe the little brat had dared to go that far.
"Let go of me right now! Do you think I won't make my grandpa beat you up?"
Chu Qing regretted what he'd done the moment he struck her, and immediately let her go with an awkward smile. He hadn't wanted to hurt her, and now he'd gone and done this...
He hurriedly apologized. "Big sister, I really didn't mean to. I just..."
Dugu Yan saw that he still dared to speak and flew into a rage out of sheer embarrassment. As the granddaughter of Poison Douluo, she'd always been the center of attention. And this little brat Chu Qing had not only shown her no respect, he'd even dared to...
"Lecher! Just you wait!" Dugu Yan said angrily. Then, without even bothering to straighten her rumpled clothes, she stormed away.
Chu Qing wore a bitter smile. He'd wanted to get on Dugu Yan's good side, but his plan had backfired. Now, never mind some grand opportunity; he might be lucky to make it out alive.
He'd offended two great clans at once. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect should be all right; it had just been a normal spar, and Yu Tianheng had lost to a boy who wasn't even ten. He'd be too embarrassed to retaliate, surely.
But things were different with Dugu Yan. Her grandfather was notorious for holding grudges. This was bad. Did he really have to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
For now, though, he had to get out of there. If Poison Douluo showed up, he wouldn't be able to escape.
At the thought, Chu Qing hurriedly channeled his Soul Power and fled the city, thinking bitterly, Coming to Heaven Dou City was quite a trip.
"Grandpa! You have to teach that brat a lesson for me!"
At that moment, Dugu Yan was telling Dugu Bo what had happened, looking aggrieved. But Dugu Bo had heard a few details that caught his attention.
A twenty-fifth-level Soul Grandmaster who wasn't even ten?
He'd shattered Yu Tianheng's Dragon Transformation claws with nothing but his physical strength?
After winning, all he'd asked for was some Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue?
Someone with such talent, yet born to a commoner family?
All of it made Dugu Bo increasingly interested. He made up his mind at once.
"All right! Don't be upset, Yanyan. Grandpa will go get even with him for you!"
With that, he immediately set off. A Soul Grandmaster couldn't get away that easily.
Watching her grandfather leave, Dugu Yan beamed with delight and thought bitterly, Hmph, you brat. Just you wait!