Dugu Yan

Chu Qing's expression remained unchanged. How could these natives possibly know the miraculous uses of Whale Rubber?

Yu Tianheng breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly summoned his accompanying guards, ordering them to retrieve the ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber immediately. It was delivered shortly thereafter.

Chu Qing took the Whale Rubber, his face lighting up with joy as he smiled with an air of harmless innocence. "Brother Yu, if you ever want to spar again, feel free to find me!"

Looking at Chu Qing's innocent, youthful face, Yu Tianheng felt as if he were staring at a demon and wished he could get as far away as possible.

He should have checked the almanac before leaving the house today. It seemed his luck had been abysmal lately; otherwise, how could he have run into such a jinx? Yu Tianheng sighed silently in his heart.

He forced a smile that looked worse than crying and said, "Does the little brother have any other business? If not, I shall take my leave."

Chu Qing's smile did not fade as he nodded. "Many thanks for your hospitality, Brother Yu!"

Yu Tianheng scrambled away, dragging his entourage with him as they fled the scene in a blur.

"Brother Yu!"

Halfway through his retreat, Yu Tianheng shuddered and nearly tripped. He turned back to ask, "What is it?"

"Your horse! Don't forget to ride it!"

"Keep it! It's yours!" Terrified that the child might set another trap for him, Yu Tianheng didn't wait for a reply and headed straight away.

The other youths who had come to the street, including Yu Feng, had already left; only Dugu Yan remained.

She was quite interested in this child who was not yet ten years old and asked haughtily, "Chu Qing, is it? Which sect are you from?"

"Beautiful sister, Chu Qing has no sect; I am merely a commoner Soul Grand Master." Chu Qing stared straight at her. Although Dugu Yan was young, her figure had developed with exquisite curves. Her slender waist was barely a handful, and the tight fit of her loose clothing accentuated the curves of her chest, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin—the charm of a young maiden displayed to the fullest.

Dugu Yan was stunned. She hadn't expected this brat to be so composed, and as she followed Chu Qing's gaze, her pretty face flushed red.

This damned lecher! No wonder he wanted Whale Rubber at such a young age! Truly ill-bred. Dugu Yan muttered to herself, instinctively tightening her top before turning her embarrassment into anger. "Do you know who I am? There is no good end for those who try to deceive me!"

Though Chu Qing found it strange that the smiling girl had suddenly become angry, he replied earnestly, "I know. The apple of the eye of the renowned Poison Douluo, Dugu Yan—who in the world doesn't know? But I truly am just a commoner Soul Grand Master."

Chu Qing felt helpless. He had already offended Yu Tianheng and didn't want to offend Dugu Yan as well. Besides, Dugu Bo was notoriously vengeful and temperamental...

However, this was also an opportunity. Perhaps through her, he could make contact with Dugu Bo.

He had been fretting over how to obtain the Immortal Herb in the Sunset Forest.

Seeing that he still wouldn't tell the truth—and that his gaze hadn't shifted—Dugu Yan snapped, "Hmph! You still dare to quibble! I think you are in dire need of discipline!"

"First Soul Skill, Jade Scale Red Poison!"

Dugu Yan channeled her soul power, and two yellow soul rings appeared. A cloud of red toxic mist manifested and began to spread toward Chu Qing.

Hmph, even if this brat defeated Yu Tianheng, that doesn't mean he is a match for me! As the granddaughter of Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan was quite confident. Once this brat was poisoned, she would make him beg for mercy before she was finished!

Chu Qing helplessly took the move. He circulated his soul power, and the black flames surrounding his body formed a simple barrier. Upon contact with the red toxic mist, it rapidly dissolved and turned into nothingness.

As the most fierce flame in the world, the Nihility Devouring Flame possessed the property of devouring everything. Being the most tyrannical force in existence, how could it be harmed by mere poison mist?

"Sister, I really don't have a sect," Chu Qing replied helplessly, but his words only invited a more ferocious attack.

"Damnable! You brat actually dare to look down on me! You're courting death!" Dugu Yan was so angry her face turned red and she panted, determined to teach this boy a lesson.

"Second Soul Skill! Jade Scale Blue Poison!"

A blue mist followed, but in the face of the Nihility Devouring Flame, it was ultimately useless.

Chu Qing sighed, channeled his soul power, and with a few nimble movements, arrived instantly beside Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan only felt a black shadow flicker before her eyes. Before she could dodge, her wrists were seized by a force she could not break free from. Dugu Yan shouted, "Let go of me!"

Chu Qing felt helpless as he firmly clamped down on her hands. "Sister, I don't want to hurt you, and I didn't look down on you. Can we stop fighting? Promise me, and I'll let you go."

"Pah! You lecher! Let me go!"

Seeing that Dugu Yan was still struggling, Chu Qing grew annoyed. He hadn't wanted to hurt her, but she didn't appreciate it. At that thought, his left hand instinctively slapped Dugu Yan's backside. A crisp smack echoed out, and Dugu Yan's face turned bright red; she hadn't expected this little brat to be so bold.

"Let me go right now! Do you believe I'll have my grandfather beat you up?"

Chu Qing regretted the move the moment he made it and sheepishly released her. He hadn't intended to hurt her, but now...

He hurriedly apologized, "Sister, I really didn't mean to, it was just..."

Seeing that he dared to speak, Dugu Yan flew into a rage. As the granddaughter of the Poison Douluo, she had always been treated like a star. This brat not only disrespected her but also dared to...

"Lecher! You just wait!" Dugu Yan said angrily, then ignored her disheveled clothes and stormed off.

Chu Qing wore a bitter smile. He had wanted to befriend Dugu Yan, but he had ended up doing the exact opposite. Now, forget about any great opportunities; surviving would be difficult enough.

He had offended two major families at once. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon side was manageable; after all, it was a fair spar, and Yu Tianheng would be too embarrassed to admit he lost to a child under ten, so he likely wouldn't seek revenge.

But Dugu Yan was different. Her grandfather was famous for being petty and vengeful. It was over. Did he really have to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

Regardless, it was best to leave now, or he wouldn't be able to escape once the Poison Douluo arrived.

With that thought, Chu Qing channeled his soul power and fled the city, smiling bitterly to himself: "This trip to Heaven Dou City was certainly eventful."

"Grandfather! You must teach that brat a lesson for me!"

At this moment, Dugu Yan was tearfully recounting the sequence of events to Dugu Bo, but Dugu Bo had heard something quite different.

A twenty-five-level Soul Grand Master under the age of ten?

To shatter Yu Tianheng's dragon-transformed claw using nothing but raw physical strength?

And after winning, he only asked for some ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber?

A commoner's child with such innate talent?

All of this made Dugu Bo increasingly intrigued, and he made his decision on the spot.

"Fine! Don't be sad, Yan-yan, Grandfather will go vent your frustrations for you!"

With that, he departed immediately; with the strength of a Soul Grand Master, it wouldn't be easy for the boy to escape.

Dugu Yan watched her grandfather's retreating back, her face lighting up with joy as she thought spitefully, Hmph, you brat, just you wait!