Han Yu's plan to recruit Dugu Bo was practically written all over his face.
But Dugu Bo had no mind for schemes just then. The wrinkles on his old face bunched together as he laughed and cried at once, tears filling his eyes. His hands trembled as he lifted his head.
"I..."
Dugu Bo met Han Yu's clear, sincere gaze, and warmth spread through his heart.
In all the years he had roamed the continent alone, this was the first time anyone had cared so much about him.
The poison cultivation that had tormented him for half his life had been resolved. His descendants would never have to suffer the same pain, and Han Yu was even giving him an Immortal Herb to increase his strength.
Compared to all that, what did it matter if he was placed under a restriction? Besides, after their brief time together, the only person in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect he found particularly irritating was that Bone Douluo. All things considered, it was a suitable force to join.
"Thank you, Holy Son. Thank you, Venerable Chen Xin." Dugu Bo bowed, then walked toward the Immortal Herb that could strengthen his poison.
Chen Xin and Han Yu exchanged a knowing smile and nodded.
Once Dugu Bo had gone some distance away, Chen Xin turned and studied Han Yu carefully, nodding in approval.
"Han Yu, you've grown up. You've learned how to win people over."
Han Yu scratched his head sheepishly.
On the outskirts of Sunset Forest.
Ning Rongrong had absorbed a 1,800-year Soul Ring and advanced to Soul Elder, her Soul Power Level leaping to thirty-third rank.
Just as Ning Fengzhi was preparing to coax Ning Rongrong into returning to the sect,
two attacks shot from the shadows toward Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi.
"Who's there? Get out!" Gu Rong instantly activated his Martial Soul Avatar, shielding the two behind him as he roared.
"Hahaha, Bone Douluo, we meet again."
Two Titled Douluo appeared, one thin and one stout, their voices full of mockery.
They were none other than Snake Lance Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo, who had previously ambushed Ning Fengzhi's party outside Heaven Dou City.
On Qian Renxue's orders, the two had been investigating Ning Fengzhi and the others' movements. While they were at it, they were also to bring back a boy named Han Yu completely unharmed.
By sheer coincidence, the moment they entered Sunset Forest, they ran straight into Ning Fengzhi and the others.
"Is Sword Douluo not here? This is a perfect opportunity."
The two exchanged glances, delight showing on their faces. Without wasting another word, they joined forces to attack Gu Rong.
A long, bluish-purple spear, nearly twelve feet in length, moved with uncanny skill, each strike aimed at Gu Rong's throat or joints.
With blood-red poisonous mist billowing everywhere, Gu Rong's vision was completely obscured. As he dodged the spear, he drove a powerful punch into the swollen, ball-shaped figure circling around his flank, forcing the Soul Master back.
The two Titled Douluo worked together with remarkable coordination. One circled around the perimeter, releasing poison and launching sneak attacks, while the other pressed him head-on. They were a difficult pair to deal with.
"Damn it!" Gu Rong cursed.
With the strength he had gained at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he should have had no trouble dealing with the two of them.
Ever since their last encounter, he had held a grudge against them. He never thought they would dare show their faces again.
Gu Rong's brow furrowed, worry flashing across his face, but he didn't retreat a single step. He easily kept the two attackers at bay.
If Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong weren't here, he could give his full attention to fighting one of them.
But for their safety, Gu Rong didn't dare launch an all-out assault. These two enemies were clearly skilled at surrounding and killing their opponents. He wasn't a Soul Master of extreme offense like Chen Xin, and even with Ning Fengzhi's support, he couldn't seriously injure both of them at once.
"Attack now. We can't afford to let this drag on," said the man wielding the Snake Lance Martial Soul coldly.
The other Titled Douluo immediately took a deep breath. His body swelled several times over, like a gigantic ball, and sprayed out a cloud of rosy mist aimed straight at Ning Fengzhi and his daughter behind Gu Rong.
"Not good!" Ning Fengzhi shouted. He tossed Ning Rongrong behind him and spread his arms, standing his ground.
"Dad!" Ning Rongrong cried out miserably as she flew through the air, staring in despair at Ning Fengzhi's back.
A golden stone wall sprang from the ground before Ning Fengzhi, blocking all the poisonous mist.
A glint of gold appeared at the corner of Gu Rong's eye. Fury filled his face as he threw a punch with all his strength.
The dark-golden bone armor on his body lit up. Endless Soul Power surged up from the earth beneath his feet, finally gathering in his right fist.
Bang—
Snake Lance Douluo stared in shock. He raised his spear across his chest to block, but the crushing force sent him flying, smashing through one tree trunk after another.
"How is that possible? Aren't you a defensive-type Soul Master?" Pufferfish Douluo's voice rang out from within the poisonous mist, full of disbelief.
Han Yu's plan to recruit Dugu Bo was practically written all over his face.
But Dugu Bo had no mind for schemes just then. The wrinkles on his old face bunched together as he laughed and cried at once, tears filling his eyes. His hands trembled as he lifted his head.
"I..."
Dugu Bo met Han Yu's clear, sincere gaze, and warmth spread through his heart.
In all the years he had roamed the continent alone, this was the first time anyone had cared so much about him.
The poison cultivation that had tormented him for half his life had been resolved. His descendants would never have to suffer the same pain, and Han Yu was even giving him an Immortal Herb to increase his strength.
Compared to all that, what did it matter if he was placed under a restriction? Besides, after their brief time together, the only person in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect he found particularly irritating was that Bone Douluo. All things considered, it was a suitable force to join.
"Thank you, Holy Son. Thank you, Venerable Chen Xin." Dugu Bo bowed, then walked toward the Immortal Herb that could strengthen his poison.
Chen Xin and Han Yu exchanged a knowing smile and nodded.
Once Dugu Bo had gone some distance away, Chen Xin turned and studied Han Yu carefully, nodding in approval.
"Han Yu, you've grown up. You've learned how to win people over."
Han Yu scratched his head sheepishly.
On the outskirts of Sunset Forest.
Ning Rongrong had absorbed a 1,800-year Soul Ring and advanced to Soul Elder, her Soul Power Level leaping to thirty-third rank.
Just as Ning Fengzhi was preparing to coax Ning Rongrong into returning to the sect,
two attacks shot from the shadows toward Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi.
"Who's there? Get out!" Gu Rong instantly activated his Martial Soul Avatar, shielding the two behind him as he roared.
"Hahaha, Bone Douluo, we meet again."
Two Titled Douluo appeared, one thin and one stout, their voices full of mockery.
They were none other than Snake Lance Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo, who had previously ambushed Ning Fengzhi's party outside Heaven Dou City.
On Qian Renxue's orders, the two had been investigating Ning Fengzhi and the others' movements. While they were at it, they were also to bring back a boy named Han Yu completely unharmed.
By sheer coincidence, the moment they entered Sunset Forest, they ran straight into Ning Fengzhi and the others.
"Is Sword Douluo not here? This is a perfect opportunity."
The two exchanged glances, delight showing on their faces. Without wasting another word, they joined forces to attack Gu Rong.
A long, bluish-purple spear, nearly twelve feet in length, moved with uncanny skill, each strike aimed at Gu Rong's throat or joints.
With blood-red poisonous mist billowing everywhere, Gu Rong's vision was completely obscured. As he dodged the spear, he drove a powerful punch into the swollen, ball-shaped figure circling around his flank, forcing the Soul Master back.
The two Titled Douluo worked together with remarkable coordination. One circled around the perimeter, releasing poison and launching sneak attacks, while the other pressed him head-on. They were a difficult pair to deal with.
"Damn it!" Gu Rong cursed.
With the strength he had gained at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he should have had no trouble dealing with the two of them.
Ever since their last encounter, he had held a grudge against them. He never thought they would dare show their faces again.