Which Side Was Poison Douluo On?

As soon as Dugu Bo entered the Trial Grounds, all the students around him stepped back.

The mere mention of the Titled Douluo was enough to make anyone gasp for Soul Power, even without it being uttered. The Three Education Committee Members rose to greet him, their expressions even more solemn than when facing Prince Xue Xing.

Tang San stood in front of Xiao Wu, his arms hanging down seemingly naturally, but the Hidden Weapons in his sleeve was already fastened.

Yuan Yu took two steps to the side, his White-Clad obscuring half of Xiao Wu's body. He didn't look at Dugu Bo, only at Prince Xue Xing.

Dugu Bo didn't look at Xiao Wu much either.

He came today because someone delivered a message to him. Cheng Su's connection is related to the Prince's Residence External Affairs, and Shrek just happened to be entering the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. If Tang San and Yuan Yu are forced to leave here, the subsequent handling of Dugu Yan will also be affected.

More importantly, he owed Tang San and Yuan Yu a favor.

Prince Xue Xing felt somewhat relieved upon seeing him arrive.

"Mr. Dugu, your arrival is timely. Shrek Academy has acted arrogantly, injuring the Prince's Residence External Affairs personnel and even defying me at the academy. I demand an explanation from them."

Dugu Bo glanced at him indifferently.

"What explanation does the prince want?"

"According to the rules of the Royal Academy, if an external academy wishes to be merged into it, its origins must first be investigated. Those with unclear origins or unruly personalities are not suitable for admission."

Prince Xue Xing spoke with great composure.

Many aristocratic students nearby nodded in agreement.

Yuan Yu suddenly asked, "Your Highness, why didn't Cheng Su come today?"

Prince Xue Xing frowned.

"I'm asking you a question, who gave you the right to ask me?"

"You say we injured Prince's Residence External Affairs, so someone should come out and acknowledge the injury." Yuan Yu took the token and envelope from Tang San and held them up for everyone to see. "We got this token from the people who blocked our way. The letter was also on him. The first group was masked, and the second group wore Prince's Mansion's badges, both saying they wouldn't let us into the mountain. If Your Highness says we made this up, you'll need some decent evidence."

Xue Beng sneered.

"Who knows if you guys arranged for people to act out the scene?"

Ma Hongjun stared wide-eyed.

"Are we just bored and looking for trouble? We've been putting on a show for you from Soto all the way to Heaven Dou, and you're not even paying us?"

Oscar added, "We'd have to ask the Dean for a price first before we can accept it."

Flender stepped on Oscar's foot without any expression.

Dugu Bo raised his hand.

The token flew from Yuan Yu's palm and landed in his hand. He glanced at it only once and said, "The Prince's Mansion's External Affairs Token is correct."

A hint of joy flashed in Xue Beng's eyes.

Ma Hongjun tensed up for a moment and whispered, "He wouldn't really help the prince, would he?"

Oscar lowered his voice.

"Say less, Titled Douluo have good hearing."

Dugu Bo's eyelids twitched.

Ma Hongjun immediately shut his mouth.

Just as Prince Xue Xing was about to speak, Dugu Bo added, "However, this token isn't the one Your Highness usually uses. There's a lingering smell of medicinal powder on the edges. Cheng Su has a steward surnamed Lu who uses this insect repellent powder year-round. I've met him before."

The sidelines fell silent.

Prince Xue Xing's expression changed slightly.

If Yuan Yu had said this, he could have dismissed it as a child's sophistry. But if Dugu Bo had said it, it would have carried entirely different weight.

Yuan Yu felt a little relieved.

He could discern traces of Soul Power in some of the evidence, but he couldn't explain too much. Dugu Bo was knowledgeable about medicine and poisons, and he knew the intricacies of Heaven Dou City, so it was most appropriate for him to speak.

Dugu Bo tossed the token back into Yuan Yu's hand.

"Your Highness, the Prince's Residence External Affairs has gone too far, which may not be Your Highness's intention. But if you insist on blaming Shrek for this today, then I would also like to ask, who will compensate me for the prescription that Tang San owes me?"

Prince Xue Xing was taken aback.

"Tang San?"

Dugu Bo looked at Tang San.

"This lad is treating my granddaughter's health, and he still owes me a second prescription. If you scare him away, I'll go to the Prince's Mansion to get it!"

Tang San bowed.

"Don't worry, senior, I will deliver the medicine as agreed."

Dugu Bo snorted.

"That would be best."

His tone wasn't exactly polite, but everyone could tell he was supporting Tang San.

Prince Xue Xing's expression grew increasingly grim.

He originally thought that Dugu Bo would consider the Prince's Mansion's feelings as usual and at least not help outsiders. But as soon as Dugu Bo spoke, he broke Cheng Su's connection with him and even dragged Tang San into his own favors.

Seeing that the situation was turning around, Meng Shenji quickly said, "Your Highness, since this matter involves the internal Prince's Residence External Affairs, why not investigate Cheng Su first? The performance of the Shrek Academy members in today's trial was witnessed by everyone in the academy. There is really no need to damage harmony because of a misunderstanding."

Prince Xue Xing did not answer immediately.

Yuan Yu unfolded the letter, and the Rosy Cloud Pattern on his fingertips shone gently.

The pale Rosy Glow shone on the letter, revealing a few fine scratches along the edges of the remaining ink.

"This letter was written in haste, with the strokes dragging to the right, indicating an old wrist injury. The gray-robed steward on the bridge has no problem with his right hand. I haven't seen Cheng Su before, but I can investigate. If it turns out it wasn't written by the Prince's Mansion's mansion, then we at Shrek Academy have injured a hostile guest; if it is written by the Prince's Mansion's mansion, then His Highness can come and discuss the rules later."

He didn't make any definitive statements, only presenting what he could find out.

Dugu Bo glanced at him.

"Kid, you have a keen eye."

Yuan Yu smiled and said, "I would be proud if you praised me, senior."

"Then pretend I didn't compliment you."

Someone on the sidelines was trying not to laugh.

Prince Xue Xing remained silent for a moment, then flicked his sleeve and said, "I will investigate Cheng Su's matter myself. That's all for today."

He turned to leave, but Xue Beng couldn't help but say, "Uncle, are we just going to let it go like this?"

Prince Xue Xing gave him a cold look.

The Xue Beng immediately shut up.

He's already lost face enough today; saying another word will only make the students around him remember it even more clearly.

The black-clad guards withdrew their Martial Soul and followed Prince Xue Xing away. Upon reaching the entrance, Prince Xue Xing paused.

"Dean Flender, the Royal Academy is a large institution with many rules. If you stay, there will be even more rules to follow."

Flender watched his retreating figure and suddenly smiled.

"Then there's no need for Your Highness to trouble yourself."

The Three Education Committee Members felt a jolt in their hearts.

Meng Shenji quickly said, "Dean Flender, this matter can be discussed."

Flender took off his glasses and slowly wiped them clean.

"Flender remembers the kindness shown to him by the Three Education Committee Members. But we at Shrek may be poor, but we're not so spineless as to suffer humiliation every day just for a job."

Yuan Yu sheathed the knife and then added a sentence.

"No matter how delicious the food is, you can't eat it on your knees."

Ma Hongjun patted his stomach and whispered, "What a pity, that cafeteria food was really delicious."

Oscar patted him on the shoulder.

"Have some self-respect; it's better to stand up and starve than to kneel and endure it."

Flender glanced at the two of them, his expression softening slightly.

Dugu Bo didn't offer any further advice, only saying to Tang San, "Don't forget the prescription."

Tang San nodded.

"I won't forget."

Poison Douluo turned and left, and the green poisonous mist dissipated.

On the Trial Grounds, the Three Education Committee Members looked regretful.

Meanwhile, the Shrek academy members had already packed their things and were preparing to leave the enormous Royal Academy.