First Meeting with Dugu Bo

A terrifying pressure descended in an instant. Everyone present felt their bodies suddenly sink, as if they had been submerged in a swamp and were continuously sinking.

Shi An grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's hand. The power of the earth surged endlessly from beneath their feet, helping them resist the terrifying pressure from the sky.

Then, a figure in a dark green robe descended from the sky with Dugu Yan.

He was an old man whose hair and beard were both dark green. His face was gaunt, his wrinkles seemed deep enough to crush flies, and his gloomy eyes stared at Qin Ming with murderous intent, like a venomous snake baring its fangs, ready to swallow him whole.

Under the pressure of Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, Qin Ming's legs went weak and his entire body trembled uncontrollably.

He did not understand why Dugu Bo was so furious, nor why he looked as though he wanted to kill him.

But he knew he had to yield now, or he might truly die.

"Senior Dugu, I do not know what this junior has done wrong. I apologize here and beg for your mercy."

The three education committee members beside him were also somewhat confused, but they instinctively spoke up to plead for him.

"Yes, Senior Dugu. Qin Ming has always been conscientious and devoted to the academy. We do not know how he offended you."

Dugu Bo snorted coldly, making no effort to conceal his murderous intent as he spoke in a hoarse, furious voice.

"Devoted to the academy?!"

"You are all blind! Yan Yan's meridians have already begun to atrophy. If this continues, I may have to watch my granddaughter die before me!"

"Is this the teaching standard of your Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?! You teach your students to death!"

Dugu Bo struck out with his palm, and terrifying soul power slammed directly into Qin Ming's chest.

Qin Ming flew backward like a cannonball. His chest caved in, and blood sprayed wildly from his mouth!

Seeing this, the three education committee members did not dare say another word. Looking at Qin Ming's miserable state, they were filled with doubt.

What exactly had Qin Ming done to cause Dugu Yan's meridians to atrophy? This was no trivial matter.

If any lasting damage remained, her foundation would be harmed.

A soul master's foundation determined how far they could go in the future, so every soul master valued it immensely.

Now that Dugu Yan's foundation might have been damaged, it was no wonder Dugu Bo was so furious.

If it were them, they would probably want nothing more than to tear Qin Ming into eight pieces.

Qin Ming was completely stunned. He had never expected Dugu Yan's body to truly have a problem.

Did that mean everything Shi An had said was true!

No!

That could not be true!

"Senior Dugu, this may be a misunderstanding. Dugu Yan may have had some problems to begin with!" Qin Ming said weakly as he staggered to his feet.

At his words, Dugu Bo's eyes flickered.

Then the anger on his face grew even stronger. "Nonsense! You remain stubborn to the end!"

"What could possibly be wrong with my granddaughter's body! To shirk responsibility, you would slander your own student like this. Is this how you act as a teacher!"

He did not want others to know that Dugu Yan truly had a problem. Even if everything Qin Ming said was true, the blame had to be pinned on him today.

Qin Ming could not defend himself, but just then, a group of people stormed into the training ground from outside.

When everyone turned to look, they saw the members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Team, along with the middle-aged men and women following them.

Qin Ming's heart skipped a beat, and his heart turned cold.

"Senior Dugu, you are here as well." After approaching, they did not immediately rage at Qin Ming. Instead, they bowed to Dugu Bo.

The moment they saw Dugu Bo, they knew that Dugu Yan's body had also developed the same problem.

They turned to look at Qin Ming, each of them wishing they could tear him into eight pieces.

The three education committee members were drenched in cold sweat as well. This matter had grown too serious, and the three of them would certainly not escape responsibility.

They might even be punished by Xue Ye the Great.

"Everyone, everyone!" Meng Shenji hurriedly said.

"Now that this has happened, we should first resolve the students' physical problems."

"As for Qin Ming, we will report the truth to His Majesty later. I believe His Majesty will not let him off either."

Hearing Meng Shenji invoke Xue Ye the Great, they could not say much more. Instead, they looked at Meng Shenji and spoke one after another.

"Education Committee Member Meng, then tell us how my son's condition is supposed to be resolved?!"

"Yes! One of my son's hidden meridians has already ruptured. If this continues, it will be difficult for him to raise his soul power again! What are you going to do about that!"

"You must give us an explanation!"

"..."

While the dozen or so people continued arguing, only Shi An noticed the two women at the very back of the crowd.

One was Ye Lingling from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Team. The other was a beautiful mature woman who appeared to be in her thirties.

Unlike Ye Lingling's icy temperament, she exuded the gentleness and alluring charm of a mature woman.

The two of them did not loudly make a fuss. Instead, they quietly watched the farce before them with calm expressions.

That should be Ye Lingling's mother. She should also possess the Nine-Hearted Begonia. I just wonder what rank she is now.

But judging from how calm they are, could Ye Lingling's injuries have already been healed by her?

Zhu Zhuqing noticed Shi An's gaze and followed his line of sight. Her soft pink lips pursed slightly as she lowered her head to look.

I can't see my toes. They're not small. They're even bigger than that old auntie's. Why is he looking at her instead of me?

Shi An did not notice Zhu Zhuqing's unusual reaction. The noise beside him buzzed in his ears like countless flies beating their wings.

The three education committee members truly had no words to explain themselves. They normally did not pay much attention to matters concerning the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Team.

They had never expected Qin Ming to cause such an enormous disaster.

Let alone the people before them, even they wanted to chop Qin Ming into mincemeat.

"Silence!" Dugu Bo spoke, suppressing everyone's voices.

The training ground fell silent in an instant. Everyone looked toward Dugu Bo and waited for him to speak.

"Who said that Yan Yan and the others had problems with their bodies?" Dugu Bo asked.

Dugu Yan, Yu Tianheng, and the others all turned to look at Shi An.

Everyone else looked over as well. Dugu Bo fixed his gaze on Shi An, surprise appearing in his eyes before he asked in a deep voice.

"Since you were able to determine that Yan Yan's body had a problem, do you have any means of resolving it?"

The others' eyes were filled with hope. The mature woman beside Ye Lingling also looked over, her eyes full of curiosity as she carefully examined Shi An.

With so many people watching him, Shi An showed no sign of nervousness. Instead, he met Ye Lingling's mother's gaze and calmly said, "Auntie Ye should have already healed the injuries in Ye Lingling's body, right?"