Tang San's Terror: You're from the Tang Sect Too?!

Meanwhile, as the various factions prepared to head for Wutan City...

In the Douluo world.

Lu Chuan stood outside the Guest Room and called out at the top of his lungs.

"Dugu Bo!"

In the blink of an eye, Dugu Bo appeared before him, looking utterly bewildered. He still held half a piece of bread, with crumbs clinging to the corner of his mouth.

"Wasn't I eating with Yanyan? How did I end up here?"

Dugu Bo froze and glanced down at the food in his hand.

"I need you for something," Lu Chuan said calmly.

Dugu Bo's mouth twitched as realization struck.

That damned contract again!

So it didn't matter what he was doing—eating or resting. All this brat had to do was shout, and the contract would drag him over to do his bidding...

Ah... my future looks bleak...

"Old man, take me to Shrek Academy in Suotuo City."

Dugu Bo frowned.

"Shrek Academy? What kind of lousy name is that?"

"Just take me there. Hurry."

Dugu Bo helplessly tossed away his bread. Bound by the contract, he had no choice.

He wasted no more words. His Soul Power surged outward, sweeping Lu Chuan along as he rose into the air and flew toward Suotuo City at full speed.

They raced through the sky, crossing a thousand miles of land.

After more than twelve hours of nonstop flight, the last light of sunset had vanished and dusk had settled over the land. Only then did they finally reach Shrek Academy outside Suotuo City.

Dugu Bo stared at the shabby, disorderly cluster of low wooden buildings, his face full of distaste and his eyes full of confusion.

What remarkable person could possibly be in a run-down place like this?

Why was this brat so determined to come here?

Ignoring Dugu Bo's disdain, Lu Chuan activated the system scan and swept the entire area.

[Ding. Target Tang Hao not detected.]

Lu Chuan understood.

Just as he had suspected, Tang Hao didn't watch over Shrek around the clock.

At most, he had shown up in secret on the day Tang San enrolled to check on him. After that, he would only observe from afar now and then, not remain here.

Having confirmed that, Lu Chuan stepped forward.

"Come on. Let's go in and find them."

"No need. We can make them come to us."

Dugu Bo clasped his hands behind his back and took a step forward. The pressure of a Titled Douluo instantly enveloped the whole of Shrek Academy.

"Everyone in this academy! Get out here!"

His voice rolled outward on a wave of Soul Power. The doors and windows of the crude wooden buildings rattled, and roof tiles clattered.

Flender and the others were jolted awake.

Will this never end? Clear Sky Douluo came just a few days ago, and now there's another Titled Douluo?! What did I ever do to deserve this?

Flender was seething and couldn't help muttering curses under his breath, but his body knew better.

He didn't dare delay. He hastily straightened his clothes, pulled up his trousers, and rushed to the academy entrance.

One glance at the man standing in the night wind made his pupils contract.

Why him?! That terrifying, unpredictable man who's poisonous from head to toe.

Flender forced himself to bow.

"Greetings, Poison Douluo!"

Dugu Bo didn't even look at him.

Before long, every teacher and student except Xiao Wu had arrived.

Ning Rongrong had been woken from her beauty sleep and was about to lose her temper.

But when she saw Dugu Bo, she swallowed the curse on the tip of her tongue.

She was willful and arrogant, not stupid.

Who would go out of their way to provoke a Titled Douluo with such a fearsome reputation? Even her father, Grandpa Sword, and Grandpa Bone didn't want to cross him.

Everyone waited for Poison Douluo to speak.

But to their surprise, Dugu Bo stepped aside. The arrogance vanished from his face, and his tone turned somewhat respectful.

"Young friend, everyone's here."

Lu Chuan nodded in satisfaction and stepped out from behind Dugu Bo.

The moment Dai Mubai and Tang San recognized the familiar figure, their pupils shrank and their eyes went red.

Humiliating memories came rushing back. Their fists clenched until their knuckles creaked, and their chests heaved as they breathed hard.

Lu Chuan almost wanted to applaud. The two of them were the very picture of seeing red and breathing like bulls.

The others immediately noticed their agitation.

Flender hurriedly gripped their shoulders, afraid they would anger Poison Douluo and bring disaster upon the whole academy.

Dugu Bo's gaze turned cold.

"Hmph!"

With that snort, his immense, terrifying Soul Power crashed down on the two of them.

Tang San and Dai Mubai couldn't withstand it. Their bodies buckled, and both were slammed to the ground.

"Ugh!"

They cried out in pain together. They braced their hands against the ground and tried to rise, but it felt as though a thousand-pound boulder pressed down on their backs. Their bones ached, and they couldn't move.

The same familiar scene.

The same utter helplessness!

Damn it!!

Ma Hongjun and Oscar trembled in fear, not daring to make a sound.

Ning Rongrong's eyes darted over Lu Chuan as she studied him curiously.

Dugu Bo was someone neither the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect nor Spirit Hall could win over. Yet this man had him at his beck and call.

How have I never heard of him? I'll send word home later and have Father look into him.

Lu Chuan slowly crouched before Tang San and spoke calmly.

"How about a trade?"

Tang San gritted his teeth and struggled to lift his head. He has the upper hand. I have to endure this! I can only take revenge if I stay alive!

"What trade? Someone as important as you wouldn't want anything a country boy like me has..."

"I want the Immortal Herb Illustrated Catalog. In exchange, I can tell you about your mother.

"Sigh. I could've just taken it by force, but I'm an honest businessman. Go on, say thank you."

Tang San's mind reeled, then went blank.

The red faded from his eyes, replaced by fear and wariness.

He had learned about the Immortal Herb Illustrated Catalog from the Tang Sect in his previous life!

That was his greatest secret. No one had ever known! Why was Lu Chuan so sure he knew about it?!

"Who... are you?" Tang San stared fixedly at Lu Chuan, his voice trembling.

Lu Chuan looked unruffled. His tone was casual and lazy. "Me? I'm just an ordinary businessman.

"Enough talk. Are you taking the deal or not?"

"I agree!"

Tang San knew he had no room to refuse. He had to agree whether he wanted to or not.

"Good."

Lu Chuan waved a hand.

Dugu Bo understood at once and withdrew the pressure bearing down on Tang San.

With the weight gone, Tang San's body relaxed, and he gulped down air.

Golden light gathered in Lu Chuan's palm. A neatly written golden contract appeared out of thin air and floated before Tang San.

"Just press your handprint onto it."

Tang San hesitantly placed his hand on it.

The moment his handprint was made, golden light flashed and the contract vanished.

Then Lu Chuan tossed him a Parchment Scroll he had deliberately altered, mixing truth with lies.

Tang San caught it by reflex.

"What happened to your mother is in there. Now it's your turn. Draw out the entire Immortal Herb Illustrated Catalog."