Simp Yu Tianheng, Dugu Bo Takes Notice

(An extra chapter for the two benefactors Wait for It and Doctor of Cursed Studies. Thanks to all the benefactors for your support.)

"Yu Tianheng? Why the hell did you provoke me? Got so used to being a simp? With the way you are, Dugu Yan wouldn't even choose you over a dog."

Yun Chen was feeling rather irritated now. He had just escaped the secret chamber, and he had been in quite a good mood, but running into this mess had thoroughly ruined it.

"Seeing your goddess chatting happily with me, doesn't that make you upset? You're nothing more than one of her dogs. Can she cry for you? Can she smile for you?"

Yun Chen switched into his sharp-tongued mode again, mercilessly mocking Yu Tianheng.

As the saying went, lies did not hurt people, but the truth was a sharp blade. Yun Chen's words were downright soul-piercing. Yu Tianheng, who had been crying out in pain just moments ago, suddenly fell silent.

Yun Chen was a little puzzled. Looking down, he found Yu Tianheng clutching his arm in agony, curled up on the ground. Tear streaks covered his face as he sobbed continuously, his body trembling with each breath.

Yun Chen scratched his nose. His sharp tongue seemed to have been a little too powerful. How had he made the kid cry?

"Ahem... Well... stop crying."

"Um... do you want to find a healing-type Soul Master?"

Perhaps feeling that this was far too humiliating, Yu Tianheng wiped away his tears and silently climbed to his feet.

Under Yun Chen's astonished gaze, he said nothing. Limping along while holding his broken arm, he silently walked away.

Yun Chen scratched his head, watching Yu Tianheng depart. The shock in his heart was simply beyond words.

"Holy shit, has this kid gone crazy?"

What Yun Chen did not know was that Yu Tianheng's heart was already in turmoil as he left. Of course, Yu Tianheng would never admit that every word Yun Chen had said had struck right at his sore spots.

From the moment Dugu Yan had enrolled, Yu Tianheng had been deeply infatuated with this somewhat domineering and ruthless girl.

For her sake, he had even gone out of his way to warn students in the same year. Even Xue Beng had received his warning, though that arrogant fellow had not been particularly willing to give Yu Tianheng the time of day.

After all, Yu Tianheng was somewhat wary of Xue Beng's status. Naturally, he could not simply make a move without any leverage, so he could only let the matter drop.

Later, Xue Beng had tried to harass Dugu Yan. Before Yu Tianheng could rush in to play the hero and save the beauty, Dugu Yan had already struck ruthlessly, nearly poisoning Xue Beng to death.

Ordinary people would have stayed far away after witnessing such violence, or at least considered whether they were worthy of pursuing her. Yet it only made Yu Tianheng's heart pound wildly.

Well, everyone else said Yu Tianheng had been frightened, but Yu Tianheng claimed it was the feeling of falling in love.

"This must be the feeling of love! I've found my destined beloved!"

And so, he began a series of utterly shameless pursuits.

Perhaps it was because Yu Tianheng had not displayed the manly charisma from the original story, or the strength to match it, but Dugu Yan treated Yu Tianheng with complete indifference. They lacked any sense of being a couple like they had when they first appeared in the original story.

Of course, it was also possible that simps ranked below dogs. He was simply a hopeless simp.

As for why Yu Tianheng had suddenly leapt out of the bushes, it was because he had hurried over after learning that Dugu Yan had been surrounded by several noble young ladies.

Come to think of it, the reason those noble young ladies had been able to surround Dugu Yan was also because of Yu Tianheng.

At first, he had not revealed his identity as the future heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, traveling around the academy only as an ordinary genius.

Yet Yu Tianheng's handsome face had still drawn plenty of attention. Moreover, his pursuit of Dugu Yan had been blatantly obvious, naturally provoking the jealousy of many young ladies.

He said his name was Yun Chen? Hmph! So it was him! Does he really think that just because he has latched onto the Heaven Dou Empire, he can disregard my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?

As Yu Tianheng walked down the road, huge beads of sweat rolled down his face. Though his right arm and hand hurt beyond measure, he endured the pain without uttering a sound. In that regard, he truly was a tough man.

It was just that he still felt rather resentful toward Yun Chen. Hatred and pain intertwined within him as Yu Tianheng began considering how to regain his dignity.

"Damn Yun Chen, just you wait!"

"My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan won't let you off!"

"Hiss... It hurts... Yun Chen, remember this: thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river—never bully a poor young man."

Even when he was gritting his teeth in agony and on the verge of passing out, he still had to keep making threats? Haki Heng, I acknowledge your resolve.

The setting sun stretched Yu Tianheng's wretched shadow long behind him. From afar, he looked like a stray dog with a broken leg, a dog driven from its home.

Well, if Yun Chen were to sincerely offer him some advice, he would definitely suggest finding a healing-type Soul Master first. Otherwise, that right arm would probably be crippled.

"Yan Yan..."

Under the night sky, Dugu Bo stood alone by the window. His arms crossed, he quietly gazed up at the moonlit heavens.

His already aged face was filled with worry, along with a faint trace of lingering fear.

"One truly cannot underestimate the heroes of the world. Sigh... it seems I need to make contact with this Yun Chen."

Dugu Bo let out a long sigh. Having just received this information from Dugu Yan, he had undoubtedly been furious.

After all, when one's trump card had been seen through by some unknown brat, the first reaction would naturally be to silence him forever.

Fear and rage tangled within Dugu Bo's heart. He had even disregarded Dugu Yan's feelings and nearly gone straight to kill Yun Chen.

Yet in the end, seeing Dugu Yan weeping bitterly, Dugu Bo told her the whole truth. At the same time, once he had calmed down, he rejected the idea of killing Yun Chen.

What had happened with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect years ago had caused a huge commotion. Anyone of note on the continent knew the true reason behind it.

Yun Chen was definitely not someone he could casually touch. If he were alone, that would be one thing.

But he still had Yan Yan. She was his only blood relative left in this world. He could not allow anything to happen to his granddaughter.

After learning the truth, Dugu Yan was instead grateful to Yun Chen. She had even wanted to bring Dugu Bo to thank Yun Chen for telling her about it.

But Dugu Bo understood it clearly. Whether Yun Chen had intended it or not, the feeling of having one's trump card exposed truly made him uncomfortable.

More importantly, Dugu Bo still did not know what Yun Chen was thinking. Had his contact and conversation with Dugu Yan been intentional or unintentional?

If it had been intentional, what was he after?

And why had he sought contact with her?

After all, there had been no need to reveal such a weakness. If Yun Chen truly intended to be hostile, he could have used it against him directly.

Yet he had spoken of it. Either he wanted a deal, or he had deeper considerations.

Dugu Bo's thoughts remained in complete turmoil. Finally, he let out a long breath and steadied himself.

"No matter what, I should make contact with him first and test the waters."

"And find out whether he has been pushed to the forefront."