Dugu Yan "Betrays" Her Grandfather

Zhou Tao said bluntly, "That snake is a Soul Beast nearing a thousand years old. It's quite powerful. Dugu Yan won't be able to hold on much longer while being hunted by it."

When the Purple-Robed Poison Snake noticed someone approaching, it immediately stopped. Its head rose upright as it stared coldly at Zhou Tao.

"Be careful. Don't throw your life away. That snake is very dangerous."

"The Purple-Robed Poison Snake's venom will kill you within the time it takes an incense stick to burn if it touches you."

Dugu Yan quickly withdrew from the Purple-Robed Poison Snake's attack range and joined Ye Lingling.

She was still grateful that Zhou Tao had helped restrain the venomous snake, so she hurriedly warned him.

"Don't worry. That snake isn't faster than me!"

Zhou Tao smiled faintly. The Lightning Blue Silver Grass in his hand rapidly emerged, transforming into a massive Blue Silver Vine tree. Thick vines intertwined into a huge net and swept swiftly toward the Purple-Robed Poison Snake.

The Purple-Robed Poison Snake twisted its body at high speed and swiftly dodged the Blue Silver Vine.

"Pfft!"

As it moved, the Blue Silver Vine was corroded by the Poison Arrow the great snake spat out, leaving a massive hole in it.

This snake's venom was actually this terrifying.

What surprised Zhou Tao even more was that the venomous snake suddenly turned and pounced rapidly toward Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

It was actually using a feint.

Zhou Tong sensed that something was wrong.

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's pretty faces were filled with terror.

They had not expected the venomous snake to come after them.

"Run! Lingling!"

"Yan Yan, let's run together!"

The two girls screamed as they prepared to flee.

But at that very moment, a golden bolt of lightning so fast that it left only a string of afterimages instantly appeared behind them.

"Hold on tight!"

Zhou Tao wrapped his left arm around Ye Lingling's soft waist and held Dugu Yan's slender waist with his right hand.

One in each arm, he pulled the two girls into his embrace and swiftly carried them away from the spot.

The three arrived atop a large tree in the distance.

Still shaken, the two girls lay in Zhou Tao's arms for quite a while before finally lifting their heads.

Dugu Yan was completely stunned.

She could feel Zhou Tao's sturdy arms and powerful abs, while the fresh scent unique to a young man lingered around her nose.

Dugu Yan had never been this close to any young man before, and her cheeks instantly flushed red.

"You don't need to worry. That snake can't get up here,"

Zhou Tao comforted them.

"Zhou Tao, thank you. If it weren't for you, I would have been in danger."

Dugu Yan looked at him gratefully.

"We're friends. It was nothing."

"We'll all be attending the same academy in the future. Consider today an early introduction."

"Zhou Tao, you're coming to Heaven Dou Royal Academy too? What a coincidence."

"You saved my life. I'm the big sister at the academy, so I'll look after you from now on. If anyone dares bully you, come find me. I'll deal with them for you."

Dugu Yan patted her full chest and declared with absolute confidence.

Though she was rather fiery, she was loyal to her friends.

Whoever helped her, she would definitely treat well.

"Then thank you, Sister Yan Yan."

Zhou Tao said happily.

He knew that Heaven Dou Royal Academy was filled with noble children, each one proud and arrogant.

Even if a commoner Spirit Master like him got in because of his talent, he would likely be ostracized.

Dugu Yan was Poison Douluo's granddaughter and one of the academy's tyrants.

With her looking after him, he would face far less resistance at the academy.

That would make it much easier for Zhou Tao to use the academy's resources.

"Zhou Tao, can you help me kill that Soul Beast? I can compensate you."

"Tell me what you want. As long as I have it, I can give it to you."

"And my grandfather is a Titled Douluo. He has lots of treasures. I can give you one or two of them."

Dugu Yan took the initiative to speak. She definitely could not defeat this venomous snake herself.

But the Purple-Robed Poison Snake's Spirit Ring was highly suitable for her.

Besides, she had come out to obtain a Spirit Ring. If she returned empty-handed, wouldn't the noble Spirit Masters of Heaven Dou Royal Academy laugh at her?

She had always been the kind of person who ruled the academy with an iron fist, and she had offended quite a few people in the past. If she returned empty-handed, they would definitely mock her.

So for the sake of her pride, she had to take down this venomous snake no matter what.

"Sure. I can help you deal with this venomous snake."

Joy appeared on Zhou Tao's face. He had been looking for a chance to obtain the Immortal Herb opportunity, and Dugu Yan had delivered that chance right to him.

It seemed that as long as he was strong enough, opportunities would keep coming to his door.

"I heard your grandfather has a herb garden. I want to gather some medicinal herbs to temper my body."

Zhou Tao spoke directly.

"That's easy. I just need to tell Grandpa. He listens to me the most."

Dugu Yan patted her full chest.

As long as she wanted something, Dugu Bo would definitely get it for her.

Let alone a few plants.

Two purple Spirit Rings swiftly appeared beneath Zhou Tao's feet. The next moment, he transformed into a golden bolt of lightning and appeared near the great snake.

"Wow, Zhou Tao's first and second Spirit Rings are both purple."

"I'm so jealous."

Dugu Yan's small mouth fell open in astonishment as she stared in disbelief.

Generally speaking, the first two Spirit Rings were yellow, and only the third one onward would be purple. Zhou Tao's situation was far too rare.

"Zhou Tao is very talented. He was recommended to enter the Royal Academy."

Ye Lingling took the initiative to explain.

"He even killed a Lightning Devouring Savage Bear by himself. I saw it with my own eyes."

"How is that possible?"

Dugu Yan's shocked little mouth remained open for a long time...

At that moment, Zhou Tao and the Purple-Robed Poison Snake were locked in battle.

"Self-created Second Spirit Skill, Lightning Blue Silver Spear!"

Without the slightest hesitation, the Blue Silver Grass in his hand transformed into a gleaming golden spear carrying an aura capable of tearing apart everything. It struck precisely into the Purple-Robed Poison Snake's head.

The Purple-Robed Poison Snake's enormous body suddenly stiffened as golden lightning released by the Lightning Blue Silver Spear crackled across its entire body.

Chunks of flesh flew through the air and scattered in every direction.

Zhou Tao did not stop there. Instead, he continued his attack.

"First Spirit Skill, Undying Thunder!"

A thick blue-gold vine spread from his hand, condensing golden lightning as thick as an arm within it.

The next moment, the golden thunder shot out from the ground like lightning and struck the Purple-Robed Poison Snake seven inches below its head.

The Purple-Robed Poison Snake had still been struggling, but its vital point was now pierced through. It crashed heavily onto the distant ground and completely lost consciousness.

The venomous snake had only one breath left.

"Yan Yan, come on!"

"This snake isn't fully dead yet. Take its Spirit Ring."

Zhou Tao brought Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling over.

Dugu Yan held a long blade and swiftly ended the venomous snake's life.

A pale purple Spirit Ring floated up from the venomous snake's body and appeared before her.

Then she began absorbing the Spirit Ring.

With Zhou Tao and Ye Lingling guarding her, she did not worry about threats from Soul Beasts.

Not long afterward, she finally obtained her second Spirit Ring.

"Thank you, Zhou Tao. Come back to the Royal Academy with me. I'll take you to enroll," Dugu Yan said.