Chapter 39: Dugu Bo Becomes Supreme Elder? Tuoba Xi: Grandson, How Should We Distribute These Immortal Herbs?

Four Immortal Herbs!

An Ice-Fire Golden Body!

Vajra Dao Bones!

"You brat... You went away once and found more opportunities than your grandfather did in his entire life!

It took me over ten years of grueling cultivation to reach Soul Ancestor!

But you? You went out for a stroll, jumped seven levels, and headed straight for Soul King!"

Yin Changqing smiled, stepped forward, and poured Tuoba Xi a cup of tea, placing it by his grandfather's hand.

"Calm down, Grandfather. The Holy Dragon Sect's best days are still ahead."

Tuoba Xi took the cup and gulped down a mouthful. His chest rose and fell several times before he finally settled down.

He set the cup aside and looked at Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan. At last, he regained the composure and bearing of a sect master.

"Mr. Dugu, you've sworn your oath before Changqing and Yin Yu, so I won't harbor any further doubts.

From this day forward, you are a grand elder of the Holy Dragon Sect, equal in standing to Yin Yu and me.

The Sect's resources, archives, Spirit Bones, and cultivation methods—

As long as they don't involve our highest secrets, they'll all be open to you."

Dugu Bo cupped his fists in salute.

"Thank you, Sect Master.

I've long been used to going my own way, but now that I've joined the Sect, its interests will naturally come first.

Whenever you need me, just say the word. I won't hesitate, no matter the danger."

"Good!

With your word, Mr. Dugu, I can rest easy."

Tuoba Xi laughed heartily, then turned to Dugu Yan, his gaze softening.

"This must be your granddaughter?"

Dugu Yan stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Junior Dugu Yan greets the Sect Master."

Tuoba Xi studied her for a moment, then nodded.

"Not bad. Your aura is strong. Your Soul Power has already reached level forty?

And the fluctuations from the serpent poison inside you... they're completely gone?"

Dugu Yan gave a shy smile.

"Thanks to the young master's skill, all the Jade Phosphorous Serpent poison in my body has been forced into my right-arm Spirit Bone. I'll never have to worry about a backlash again."

Approval flashed in Tuoba Xi's eyes.

"Good. That's wonderful.

Your grandfather can finally stop worrying."

Dugu Bo sighed.

"Indeed. With that weight off my shoulders, I feel ten pounds lighter.

Sect Master, there's another matter I'd like to discuss with you."

"Go ahead."

Dugu Bo's expression turned serious.

"Yanyan has been training with the Imperial Fighting Team at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

But now that I've joined the Holy Dragon Sect, leaving her there will sooner or later put her in an awkward position.

So I intend to have her formally leave Heaven Dou Royal Academy and enroll in our Sect's own Holy Dragon Advanced Soul Master Academy.

Brother Yin told me on the way here that Holy Dragon Academy was formerly Beast Academy. It has deep roots and excellent facilities."

Yes, Dugu Bo called Yin Yu "Brother Yin."

Strictly speaking, though, Dugu Bo and Tuoba Xi were of the same generation.

But on Douluo Continent, tangled seniority was perfectly normal. People followed whichever relationship applied.

Tuoba Xi clapped his hands and laughed.

"Mr. Dugu, you read my mind!

Holy Dragon Academy has just finished a full expansion. We need talented students now more than ever.

Yanyan reached Soul Ancestor at such a young age, and she was a core member of the Imperial Fighting Team with plenty of combat experience. Having her at the academy will be a tremendous boost to its overall strength.

Welcome!

A very warm welcome!"

At the Sect Master's approval, Dugu Yan's face lit up with a brilliant smile. She turned to Yin Changqing, anticipation in her voice.

"Young Master, we'll be at the same academy from now on. I hope you'll look out for me."

Yin Changqing nodded slightly.

"No need to be so formal, Sister Yanyan.

Holy Dragon Academy's Simulated Dragon Might Gravity Tower will be especially helpful as you adjust to your transformed martial soul. I'll have a Sect elder arrange a dedicated training plan for you."

Dugu Yan's eyes shone.

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Watching them, Dugu Bo finally felt the last of his tension slip away.

He turned to Tuoba Xi, his tone growing more relaxed and familiar.

"Sect Master, to be honest, I never thought I'd see this day.

Back in Heaven Dou City, I may have held the title of guest elder, but deep down, Prince Xue Xing and his people saw me as nothing more than a useful blade.

Only in the Holy Dragon Sect have I felt, for the first time... like one of their own."

Tuoba Xi burst out laughing. He rose, walked over to Dugu Bo, and clapped him on the shoulder.

"Old Poison, since you've said that, I won't stand on ceremony either.

From now on, tell me what wine you like, and I'll have a few cartloads brought in from Heaven Dou City.

Whatever dishes you fancy, just ask the Sect's kitchen.

Just don't sprinkle any of your poison powder into my tea."

Dugu Bo froze for a moment, then roared with laughter.

"Sect Master, you've got it wrong!

My poison has become Dragon Astral Poison. If I really put some in your tea, that White-Armored Earth Dragon of yours would shed its skin on the spot!"

They looked at each other, their laughter echoing through the council hall.

Once the laughter died down, Dugu Bo grew serious again.

"Sect Master, Brother Yin, back to business.

Young Master Changqing has reached the level-fifty bottleneck. His fifth Soul Ring is now the priority.

Brother Yin and I discussed it on the way back. In three days, the two of us will escort the young master to Star Dou Great Forest and hunt a Top-Tier Sub-Dragon Soul Beast Over 30,000 Years Old for his fifth Soul Ring."

Tuoba Xi's gaze sharpened.

"Thirty thousand years? Can Changqing withstand it?"

"Don't worry, Grandfather."

Yin Changqing answered.

"My Ultimate Ice and Fire Golden Body protects me, and my Heaven-Connecting Vajra Dao Bones support me. On top of that, my first four Soul Rings all gave me percentage-boost Spirit Skills that have steadily strengthened my body.

Even among Soul Sages, my physique ranks near the top.

The spiritual shock from a thirty-thousand-year Soul Ring won't pose a threat to me."

In truth, Yin Changqing intended to absorb a fifty- or sixty-thousand-year Soul Ring as his fifth.

He had no concerns at all about his body.

His soul, though, still gave him some pause.

Over the next three days, he would refine the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. After that, he wouldn't need to worry about his soul either.

Seeing the certainty on Yin Changqing's face, Tuoba Xi let go of his worries.

"Very well!

If you and your father know what you're doing, I won't fuss over it.

The three of you will go in three days. Make sure you choose a soul beast whose attributes are the best match for the Light Saint Dragon."

Yin Yu nodded.

"Don't worry, Father. I'll oversee it myself. We won't make a mistake."

Tuoba Xi turned back to Yin Changqing and waggled his eyebrows.

"By the way, Changqing.

How do you plan to divide up the remaining Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?

You said there were several more. We can't just leave them sitting there gathering dust."

Dugu Bo had already received an Immortal Herb. Naturally, Tuoba Xi wanted one too!

He had been stuck at level ninety-one for years, and it had seemed he would never advance again.

With an Immortal Herb's help, he could definitely climb higher!