Dugu Bo Becomes a Grand Elder? Tuoba Xi: Grandson, How Should We Divide Up These Immortal Herbs?

Four Immortal Herbs!

An Ice-Fire Golden Body!

Vajra Dao Bones!

"You brat... You went out once and found more opportunities than your grandfather did in a lifetime of wandering!

It took me more than ten years of hard training just to reach Soul Ancestor!

But you? You took a little stroll, jumped seven levels, and now you're headed straight for Soul King!"

Yin Changqing smiled, stepped forward, and poured Tuoba Xi a cup of tea, offering it to his grandfather.

"Calm down, Grandpa. The best days for the Holy Dragon Sect are still ahead."

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

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

"Mr. Dugu, since you swore your oath before Changqing and Yin Yu, I won't harbor any more 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, texts, Spirit Bones, and cultivation methods—

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

Dugu Bo cupped his fists in salute.

"Thank you, Sect Leader.

I've grown used to going my own way, but now that I've joined the Sect, I'll put its interests first.

Whenever you need me, just say the word. I won't flinch, no matter what danger lies ahead."

"Good!

With your word on that, I can rest easy."

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

"And this must be your granddaughter?"

Dugu Yan stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"I'm Dugu Yan. Greetings, Sect Leader."

Tuoba Xi studied her for a moment, then nodded.

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

And the fluctuations from the serpent venom in your body... have they disappeared completely?"

Dugu Yan gave a shy smile.

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

Approval flashed in Tuoba Xi's eyes.

"Good. That's wonderful.

Your grandfather can finally stop worrying."

Dugu Bo sighed.

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

Sect Leader, there's one more matter I'd like to discuss with you."

"Go ahead."

Dugu Bo's expression turned serious.

"Yan 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 withdraw from Emperor Team Academy and enroll in our 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 a strong foundation and excellent facilities."

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

Strictly speaking, though, Dugu Bo and Tuoba Xi belonged to the same generation.

But on the Douluo Continent, mixed-up seniority was perfectly normal. People simply addressed one another however it suited them.

At that, Tuoba Xi clapped his hands and smiled.

"You've read my mind, Mr. Dugu!

Holy Dragon Academy has just completed a full expansion, and we urgently need talented students.

Yan has reached Soul Ancestor at such a young age. She was also a core member of the Imperial Fighting Team and has plenty of combat experience. Having her at the academy will do much to strengthen it.

Welcome!

You're more than welcome!"

At the sect leader's approval, a radiant smile spread across Dugu Yan's face. 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, Yan.

Holy Dragon Academy's Simulated Dragon Might Gravity Tower will help you adapt to your Martial Soul Transformation. I'll have a Sect elder arrange a training plan for you."

Dugu Yan's eyes lit up.

"Thank you, Young Master!"

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

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

"Sect Leader, to be honest, I never thought I'd see a day like this.

Back in Heaven Dou City, I held the title of guest advisor, but Prince Xue Xing and his people only ever saw me as a useful weapon.

Only here, in the Holy Dragon Sect, have I felt for the first time... that I'm one of your own."

Tuoba Xi burst out laughing. He stood, walked over, and patted Dugu Bo 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 food you want, 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 laughed heartily.

"You've got it wrong, Sect Leader!

My poison powder is Dragon Astral Poison now. If I put it in your tea, that White-Armored Earth Dragon of yours might shed its skin on the spot!"

They exchanged a look, their laughter echoing through the council hall.

When the laughter faded, Dugu Bo grew serious again.

"Sect Leader, Brother Yin, back to business.

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

Brother Yin and I discussed it on the way back. In three days, the two of us will escort the young master to the 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, Grandpa."

Yin Changqing took over.

"My Ultimate Ice and Fire Golden Body protects me, and my Heaven-Connecting Vajra Dao Bones give me a solid foundation. On top of that, my first four Soul Rings all have Spirit Skills that boost me by a percentage, building up my body's strength.

Even among Soul Sages, my physique would rank among the best.

The Soul Shock from a thirty-thousand-year Soul Ring won't threaten me."

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

He had no worries at all about his body.

His soul, however, still gave him some pause.

Once he refined the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew over the next three days, even that would cease to be a concern.

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

"Fine!

If you and your father are confident, I won't fuss over it.

The three of you can go in three days. Make sure you choose a soul beast best suited to the Light Sacred Dragon's attributes."

Yin Yu nodded.

"Don't worry, Father. I'll oversee it myself. Nothing will go wrong."

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

"Oh, right, Changqing.

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

You said there were several more. You 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 surely go further!