Heading to Heaven Dou City

After Sea Dragon Douluo dragged Yu Xiaogang and Tang San away, Sea Maiden Douluo did not follow.

With a gloomy look on her face, she ran back to Huang Long and asked, "Holy Son, why didn't we just finish them off?"

"They're only two Grand Soul Masters. Even if that Clear Sky Douluo showed up, don't we still have Sea Dragon?"

"Clear Sky Douluo is only what you see on the surface."

Huang Long found a chair and sat down, saying leisurely, "If we really killed the two of them—especially Yu Xiaogang—there would be plenty of trouble afterward."

Yu Xiaogang truly was only a Grand Soul Master. If they wanted to kill him, they could do so at any time.

But after killing him, who knew what that crazy Pope of Spirit Hall would become.

Perhaps she would directly have Spirit Hall issue a warrant for them across the entire continent.

Or perhaps she would send people to attack Sea God Island outright.

And there was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect as well.

Although Yu Yuanzhen did not think much of this son, Yu Xiaogang was still a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.

If they killed Yu Xiaogang, what would Yu Yuanzhen think of them?

Besides that, the Three Upper Sects were said to share a common bond.

Although the Clear Sky Sect had now been beaten by Spirit Hall into sealing its gates and withdrawing from the world, there was still the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

If Yu Yuanzhen joined forces with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they would be unable to take a single step on the continent.

By then, forget finding the Heart of the Sea God—they would not even be able to participate in the Soul Master Tournament.

After hearing this, Xiao Wu clicked her tongue in secret.

"That Master looks so weak and frail. I didn't expect him to have such deep ties behind him!"

Sea Maiden Douluo swallowed and sighed, "The Holy Son really has thought everything through."

"But... are we just letting them go so easily?"

The corner of Huang Long's mouth curled slightly. "We're only letting them go for now. Doesn't Yu Xiaogang pride himself on being a master of martial soul theory?"

"Making him lose all reputation before the entire continent would be more effective than killing him."

"What matters most right now..."

Huang Long rubbed his rumbling stomach and smiled. "Sister Sea Maiden, isn't it time to eat? I'm starving to death!"

Sea Maiden Douluo froze for a moment, then she and Xiao Wu both burst out laughing.

"I almost forgot."

She immediately took out all the food and laid out an entire table before Huang Long.

Huang Long had long been hungry. The moment he saw all the delicious food, he grabbed his chopsticks and began devouring it like a whirlwind.

Xiao Wu watched from the side, swallowing hard. Unable to hold herself back even for a moment, she pounced over and started eating with him.

When Sea Dragon Douluo returned and saw the three of them fighting over food, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

It was understandable for the Holy Son and Xiao Wu, two youngsters of the same age.

But Sea Maiden, how old were you already? Why were you still fighting the Holy Son for food?

He shook his head helplessly, stepped forward, and clasped his hands. "Holy Son, everything has been dealt with."

"As long as it's dealt with."

Huang Long beckoned to him. "Uncle Sea Dragon, do you want to have some too? Fill your stomach so we can set out tomorrow."

"Sure." Sea Dragon Douluo grinned, then sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and joined the meal.

Huang Long, Xiao Wu, and Sea Maiden Douluo exchanged glances, then burst into laughter together. The atmosphere was cheerful and harmonious.

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, it was the next day.

Huang Long's group packed up early, hired a carriage in Notting City, and headed straight for Heaven Dou City with Ah Yin.

When Tang San woke from his coma and wanted to find Xiao Wu to explain himself, he discovered that the courtyard was already completely empty.

He immediately collapsed onto the ground in a daze, his eyes filled with sorrow and fury.

It was all Huang Long's fault!

Before he arrived, although Xiao Wu had some misunderstandings about him, she would not have left without saying goodbye like this!

And ever since he came, Xiao Wu had not only grown to hate him even more.

She had even left Notting City with Huang Long!

The more Tang San thought about it, the angrier he became. Clenching his fists tightly, he slowly rose from the ground.

"Xiao Wu, I won't give up!"

"I'll let you know who is the one who truly cares about you in this world! Who is the one most capable of protecting you!"

As for that Huang Long...

I swear in the name of the Tang Sect that I will make you taste every hidden weapon of the Tang Sect before the hatred in my heart can be soothed!

As Tang San furiously continued marking Huang Long down as someone who deserved death.

At this moment, Huang Long and the others had already traveled far away from Notting City.

They had no idea that after suffering two consecutive setbacks, Tang San would actually come looking for them.

But even if they had known, they would not have cared.

The carriage jolted along, its wheels crunching over gravel on the official road as it headed north.

Heaven Dou City was at least a thousand li from Notting City. Reaching it would not take merely a day or two.

But Huang Long was in no hurry.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was there—it was not going anywhere.

As for Dugu Bo, they could have a proper discussion with him when the time came.

After all, he was a Titled Douluo. If they could recruit him to Sea God Island, he would become a great asset to the island.

Having made up his mind, Huang Long relaxed and admired the scenery outside the window with Xiao Wu.

In the blink of an eye, eight full days passed.

On the ninth day, the prosperous imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire finally came into view!

As expected of the Heaven Dou Empire's capital, even before entering the city, they could already hear the bustling clamor within.

The official road leading into the city was even more crowded with people coming and going.

But they had not come to enter the city. They were headed to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to find Dugu Yan.

Only by finding Dugu Yan could they find Dugu Bo, and only then could Dugu Bo lead them to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy was located west of Heaven Dou City, in a place backed by mountains and bordered by water.

Another two hours later, a majestic complex of buildings built against the mountains finally appeared at the end of the official road.

The carriage stopped before a tall wrought-iron gate. Above it hung a bronze plaque engraved with the six words: "Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

Beyond the gate lay broad, neatly trimmed lawns and several distant gray-brick buildings. From time to time, students in academy uniforms passed by the entrance, casting curious glances at the carriage before moving on.

Huang Long leaned out of the carriage window, glanced at Heaven Dou Royal Academy's gate, and reminded them with a smile, "We're here. This is the place."

Xiao Wu rubbed her sleepy eyes, then dazedly followed Huang Long and Sea Maiden Douluo as they jumped down from the carriage.

After paying the driver, Sea Dragon Douluo climbed down as well.

Xiao Wu looked around in confusion and tugged on Huang Long's sleeve.

"Lord Dragon God, this academy is so big. How are we supposed to find someone named Dugu Yan?"

"Easy."

A mischievous smile curled at the corner of Huang Long's lips. When he saw a student wearing the Heaven Dou Royal Academy uniform walking past, he immediately stepped forward and stopped him.

"Excuse me, fellow student. Is Dugu Yan currently in the academy?"

The student stopped, turned to glance at him, and asked curiously, "She is. Who are you?"

Huang Long smiled. "Then please tell her that one of her relatives has arrived and ask her to come out and greet us right away."

"Relatives?" The student eyed the four of them suspiciously.

No matter how he looked at them, they did not resemble Senior Dugu Yan's relatives.

But he did not dare delay.

After all, who could say for sure when it came to blood relations?

What if it was true?

"Then please wait here. I'll go inform Senior Dugu."

With that, the student turned and ran toward the teaching buildings.