A Title Douluo as a Guard! An Emperor's Retinue at Full Strength!

The next day.

Bibi Dong did not come for the time being.

Song Ye did not know that because he had revealed Qian Renxue's condition, Qian Renxue now filled Bibi Dong's mind.

At that moment, Bibi Dong had shut herself inside her bedchamber, torn by indecision and unsure what to do.

Song Ye had grown used to it. Bibi Dong had often been absent before, perhaps because Spirit Hall had missions to carry out.

He left a note in the house and decided to transplant Ah Yin into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well first, where she could be of use in the future.

Song Ye himself could fly. Although he lacked sufficient Soul Power, flying occasionally and riding hard would make reaching Heaven Dou City no difficult task.

When he arrived at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Dugu Bo was currently detoxifying Dugu Yan.

Using the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to suppress the poison, along with the Soul Bone Dugu Bo had found, was enough to rid Dugu Yan of her toxins.

Seeing Song Ye arrive, Dugu Bo called out first.

"Little Monster, you're here!"

Song Ye nodded and glanced at Dugu Yan as well.

Dugu Yan was slightly stunned and asked in confusion, "Grandpa, is this the person you mentioned, the one who came up with the detoxification method?"

"He's so young?"

Dugu Yan had long heard her grandfather mention a genius youth who had provided a method for detoxifying them.

Moreover, her grandfather's words had seemed full of flattery. He described the boy as absurdly talented, practically monstrous.

Dugu Yan had been curious for a long time.

Yet when she finally saw him, her first reaction was doubt.

Could this child really be the monstrous genius her grandfather had talked about?

The moment Dugu Bo heard that, he said irritably:

"Yan Yan, what are you saying?! You just asked someone's age outright?"

"Little Monster, don't mind her. My granddaughter doesn't know you, though I have mentioned you before. She's young and doesn't know better."

Song Ye did not take offense and merely gave Dugu Yan a brief look.

She was about sixteen now, seven years older than him. Her figure was indeed impressive, her features exquisite, and her looks could be called top-tier.

Unfortunately, she had short hair. Song Ye's tastes did not particularly favor short-haired women.

He casually waved a hand.

"No matter. I came this time for two reasons."

"First, to see how effective your detoxification has been. Second, to plant a stalk of Blue Silver Grass here and accelerate its growth."

"Then make yourself at home."

Dugu Bo chuckled. "But I have to say, Little Monster."

"After taking the medicine you made, combined with the Soul Bone transferring the toxins, my granddaughter and I truly feel a thousand times better!"

"I just finished transferring my granddaughter's toxins."

"My granddaughter and I owe you two lives!"

"Even this little herb garden feels like insufficient repayment!"

Part of it came from Dugu Bo's sincerity, while the other part was an attempt to grow closer to Song Ye.

Ever since learning of Song Ye's terrifying talent, Dugu Bo only wanted to thoroughly attach himself to Song Ye.

Once he helped Song Ye ascend the throne in the future, he could at least earn himself a marquis's position.

Even if he did not care about such things, finding his granddaughter a powerful patron would be enough. His granddaughter was more important to him than his own life!

However, Song Ye simply planted Ah Yin beside the spring as he spoke.

"Why be so formal, Senior?"

"The herb garden is already a great treasure. Rest assured, Senior, I only took medicinal herbs."

"This garden will produce new Immortal Herbs and spiritual herbs in the future. When I no longer need them, they will all belong to the Dugu Clan."

"However, I do indeed have something to do lately. I need someone strong to protect me."

"Would Senior be willing to serve as my guard for a while?"

"Serve as your guard?" Dugu Bo asked, puzzled.

It was not that he was unwilling. He had already been considering joining Song Ye.

Dugu Bo simply did not understand. Did Song Ye not have an incredibly powerful Title Douluo protecting him? Why would he need him, the weakest Title Douluo?

Dugu Bo frowned.

"Little Monster, isn't your mother exceptionally powerful? Why do you still need me?"

"Thanks to the detoxification these past few days, I have indeed risen to Rank 92, but my combat strength should still..."

Song Ye waved a hand and smiled. "Senior, you are still a Title Douluo no matter what."

"My mother has matters to attend to. Besides, the one I may have to deal with is a Soul Douluo. As for my mother... forget it."

Hearing this, Dugu Bo more or less understood. He guessed that Song Ye thought his mother was simply too strong; there was no need for her to act against a mere Soul Douluo.

Dugu Bo nodded and was about to agree.

But Dugu Yan refused to accept it.

"Hey, what do you mean by that?"

"Even though you helped detoxify us, my grandfather already gave you the herb garden he had treasured for years."

"And you still want my grandfather to be your guard?"

"My grandfather is a Title Douluo! How can he be your guard?!"

"Grandpa, don't agree to him!"

The moment those words came out, both men froze.

Song Ye was taken aback, while Dugu Bo became embarrassed.

His granddaughter must have cared too much about him and did not want him working for some little brat.

Dugu Bo could only explain, "Yan Yan, don't speak like that."

"He is the savior of both of us!"

"And haven't I told you? Little Monster is no ordinary person. His future achievements will be extraordinary."

"With such a Qilin Son, your grandfather can hardly recruit him fast enough!"

"Perhaps if you become friends with him, you will gain an excellent confidant as well. It will benefit you greatly in the future!"

"What Qilin Son? Grandpa, no matter what, he's only a nine-year-old child."

Dugu Yan remained unconvinced. Still looking down on Song Ye, she stared at him and said:

"Even if he is from Spirit Hall, you don't need to fawn over him like this."

"He's a genius. Does that mean I'm not?"

"How could that possibly be the same?" Dugu Bo tried to explain further.

But Dugu Yan remained unconvinced and spoke directly to Song Ye.

"Your name is Song Ye, right?"

"I don't care what your status is. You did provide the detoxification method!"

"But my grandfather already gave you the herb garden. You can't be this greedy, can you?"

"My grandfather is a good man, but if he becomes a guard for a child like you, won't he lose all face if word gets out?"

"You should forget it! Go find another guard yourself!"

"This..."

Song Ye gave a wry smile. He could understand that Dugu Yan simply cared too much about her grandfather.

At this moment, Dugu Bo spoke as well.

"Little Monster, don't take it to heart. Yan Yan is merely worried about me."

"Rest assured, I will help you with this! Let alone a Soul Douluo—even a Title Douluo would not frighten this old man!"

"To be frank, I am also willing to befriend you. With your potential, your future is boundless."

"Yan Yan is immature. I apologize on her behalf, so do not take it to heart. It would be best if Yan Yan could become your friend in the future as well!"

Dugu Bo spoke sincerely. He was truly thinking of the child's future prospects.

It was like parents trying to ingratiate themselves with some young master or heir, only hoping their own child could befriend those heirs.

Seeing this, Song Ye could only sigh helplessly and nod.

"Don't worry, I'm not petty."

"Since Senior has spoken so candidly, I might as well be straightforward."

"My ambitions are rather grand. In truth, from the moment I awakened my Martial Soul, I had the intention of swallowing the heavens."

"The reason I need a guard this time is, frankly, to recruit my first group of followers!"

"If Senior is willing, then join my ranks. In the future, you may rise alongside the dragon and soar even higher. Would that not be splendid?"