Leave a Way Out

"Holy Son, are we really just leaving like this? Ning Fengzhi never agreed to our terms, yet you gave away the Aromatic Silk Beauty just like that."

Dugu Bo looked conflicted, but he could not help asking.

"Heh, Ning Fengzhi isn't the sort to covet such a petty gain. But even if he really kept the Aromatic Silk Beauty for himself, I wouldn't mind. I can cultivate an Immortal Herb every week now. Losing one to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect hardly counts as a loss."

Chu Bai smiled faintly. "It's only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. They can't make much of a splash."

"I still think Ning Rongrong has feelings for you, Holy Son. Taking her for yourself would work better than anything else." Dugu Bo said with a mischievous grin.

"Oh? Then why not have Old Poison bring his precious granddaughter into Spirit Hall as well? I happen to have an Immortal Herb that can improve her talent. Wouldn't joining the Spirit Hall team be much better than that Heaven Dou Royal Team?"

Chu Bai countered.

"Hahaha, I was actually thinking the same thing. Since I've joined Spirit Hall, it does seem rather inappropriate for Yan Yan to remain on the Heaven Dou Royal Team. Still, it depends on what she wants."

Dugu Bo shook his head. "She is my most precious granddaughter, so I must listen to her wishes."

"That's true enough."

Chu Bai nodded.

Heaven Dou City, Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Chu Bai followed Dugu Bo here. Before long, a girl with unusual pupils walked over alongside Dugu Bo. Chu Bai noticed that her pupils resembled those of a venomous snake. Those distinctive eyes were precisely because Dugu Yan had also been affected by poison.

"Grandpa, why did you suddenly join Spirit Hall? Isn't the Heaven Dou Empire good enough?"

Dugu Yan asked as she followed beside Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo's face was full of affection. No matter how Dugu Yan complained, he merely kept smiling at the side.

"Heh, you'll understand once you meet Spirit Hall's Holy Son. Yan Yan, why not join Spirit Hall too? At the very least, Grandpa will be able to protect you properly."

Dugu Yan snorted. "No way. How is Heaven Dou Royal Academy inferior to Spirit Hall? Grandpa, I still want to be with Tian Heng, so stop trying to persuade me."

The two chatted away, utterly unaware of Chu Bai standing some distance off.

"I say, you two, why don't you find somewhere else to put on this grandfather-granddaughter display?"

Chu Bai was somewhat helpless.

"Hahaha, Yan Yan, let me introduce you. Chu Bai is Spirit Hall's current Holy Son. He's only twelve years old, yet he's already a level forty-eight Soul Ancestor."

Dugu Bo said to his granddaughter.

"Twelve years old, level forty-eight? That's impossible." Dugu Yan shook her head.

How could such a monster possibly exist?

"Would Grandpa lie to you? I saw with my own eyes how Chu Bai repelled an opponent far stronger than himself."

Dugu Bo said.

Helpless, Chu Bai left on his own. It seemed Dugu Yan did not particularly want to talk to him, and he could not be bothered to strike up a conversation with her either.

[That sword cultivator Chen Xin truly deserves to be called a man who pursued the sword throughout his life. There was hardly anything to gain from fighting him. Because the gap in our levels was simply too great, the Grass Character Sword Art no longer possessed its former terrifying might.]

[But once I reach Soul Emperor, I should have the qualifications to fight him head-on. With the Grass Character Sword Art's current power, it is enough to severely injure a Soul Sage. The gaps in this world are not that vast, after all. Given enough Soul Sages, they can even restrain a Titled Douluo. Fighting above one's level does not put much pressure on me.]

Everyone looking at the diary wore speechless expressions.

Big brother, you're only a Soul Ancestor. Isn't beating a Soul Sage enough for you?

You even went and challenged a Titled Douluo one-on-one?!

Can't you leave the rest of us a way out?

[Ning Fengzhi truly isn't someone who can be recruited so easily. If I cannot bring the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect over, they may end up standing against me in the future. When that time comes, I won't be showing them any kindness.]

[In any case, fate is like this. Even if I do not interfere, if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect supports Tang San later on, they will still be annihilated. More than half their disciples will die or be injured. Chen Xin will break through to level ninety-seven only after losing an arm, barely driving back the enemy. In the end, his sword will shatter and his bones will break. How tragic!]

Ning Rongrong stared at the words in the diary, her expression complicated as she wondered what to do.

"We absolutely cannot let something like that happen! I have to find a way to save Grandpa Jian, Grandpa Bone, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

Ning Rongrong abruptly rose to her feet, then went to find Ning Fengzhi. "Dad, let me try the Aromatic Silk Beauty."

"Rongrong, we still do not understand the properties of this Aromatic Silk Beauty. If you try it so rashly, I'm afraid..."

Ning Fengzhi exchanged glances with Chen Xin and Gu Rong beside him. Each could see the worry in the others' eyes.

"I believe Chu Bai." Ning Rongrong nodded seriously.

"This girl... I wonder who she got that stubborn temper from..."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head helplessly.

He looked at the two Titled Douluo beside him and asked, "What do you two think?"

"Heh, Fengzhi, we've always followed your lead. Don't you know that?" Gu Rong said with a smile.

"That kid Chu Bai suits our tastes well enough. Some of the things Spirit Hall did in the past have nothing to do with him. If he can truly take control of Spirit Hall, standing with him may not be a bad choice." Chen Xin nodded in agreement.

But Gu Rong suddenly changed his tone, his voice brimming with cold killing intent.

"But if Spirit Hall forces us to do things against our will, then even if both sides are ruined, we will make them understand that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is not to be trifled with."

Ning Fengzhi nodded. "I do trust what that boy Chu Bai said. As he put it, the continent is in turmoil, and no one can remain untouched. Perhaps if we stand with him sooner, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect may be spared disaster."

"If he grows strong enough, I fear no one on this continent will be his match."

Then he looked at Ning Rongrong again. "Rongrong, in that case, take the Aromatic Silk Beauty. If anything goes wrong, Grandpa Jian and Grandpa Bone will be able to help you."

"Also, try to spend more time with Chu Bai in the future. You grew up together, and I think Chu Bai treats you quite well. You must seize this opportunity."

[I wonder how that brat Tang San is doing. It should be about time to return to Spirit City. Since that's the case, I'll go bully Tang San again. Even if Tang Hao shows up now, I'm not afraid of him. His injuries worsened last time; for all I know, he may already be dead in some corner.]