Chen Xin's Confusion and Thoughts

"Your Excellency Chen Xin!"

"Sword Douluo."

"..."

Chen Xin nodded expressionlessly at the greetings from the four of them.

At the same time, he pushed the curious Ning Rongrong behind him.

Such a lineup left Chen Xin deeply puzzled. Though they were nothing to him, Rongrong was here now, so he had no choice but to be more cautious.

After a moment of thought, he spoke.

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's second-in-command, His Excellency Dugu... I never expected to run into the two of you together. This junior of yours doesn't look very old, yet you're personally escorting him. His talent must be quite impressive, then."

At Chen Xin's casual remark, Yu Luomian smiled faintly.

"Hehe, he's merely one of my juniors, nothing special. He can't compare to the famed genius of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Hearing the other man praise her so highly, Ning Rongrong proudly puffed out her still-developing little chest behind Sword Douluo.

"Rongrong is naturally the most outstanding. Since that's the case, business comes first. Let's part ways here. After all, we're probably not looking for the same kind of soul beast."

Seeing that the other side did not wish to say much either, it would be best for them to go their separate ways. Thus, Sword Douluo spoke.

"No problem. Your Excellency Chen Xin, please go ahead."

Yu Luomian smiled.

On Douluo Continent, strength commanded respect. Unless there was a vast difference in seniority, one still had to address the other as "Your Excellency."

After all, neither side had any conflict of interest.

Sword Douluo nodded slightly, then led Ning Rongrong in another direction.

As they left, Ning Rongrong's gaze kept wandering over Xiao Yu.

Although Ning Rongrong did not know Yu Luomian or Dugu Bo, anyone who could make her Sword Grandpa treat them this way had to either be a Titled Douluo as well or someone from a great clan.

And this youth, who was about her age, had such a lineup helping him obtain a soul ring!

Naturally, Ning Rongrong was curious.

"Sword Grandpa, who are they?"

After they had left the others behind, Ning Rongrong asked curiously.

"The one who spoke with me just now is Yu Luomian, the second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. As for the old man in green behind him, he is also a Titled Douluo, like me. His title is Poison, and his name is Dugu Bo. He is a temperamental man. Rongrong, remember to be polite if you encounter them again. They are not good people."

Sword Douluo answered Ning Rongrong's question.

"Wow! The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan even has a Titled Douluo? They're so impressive... but I still think Sword Grandpa is stronger."

Ning Rongrong sighed in admiration.

"Of course I am!"

Sword Douluo could not help smiling at Ning Rongrong's praise.

However, after coming back to his senses, Sword Douluo spoke in confusion.

"True, but what surprises me most is that little boy. He actually made Dugu Bo and Yu Luomian put aside their grievances and join forces. It seems the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has discovered an extraordinary genius. We should have Fengzhi investigate once we return."

"Huh?! Sword Grandpa, why must he be from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? What if that little boy is Poison Douluo's grandson?"

Ning Rongrong asked curiously.

"That's impossible. As far as I know, Dugu Bo only has one granddaughter and has never taken a disciple. Moreover, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan places great importance on bloodlines. Unless someone is a member of their clan, they would never care so much for an outsider."

Sword Douluo spoke as he held Ning Rongrong's hand.

"Oh."

Recalling Xiao Yu's appearance just now, Ning Rongrong nodded thoughtfully.

At the same time, Xiao Yu's calm, neither humble nor overbearing demeanor surfaced in her mind again.

For some reason, that figure now seemed engraved in Ning Rongrong's mind, making it difficult for her to forget.

"Alright, Rongrong. Let's try to get your soul ring before nightfall, then we'll head back for dinner right away!"

"Yay!!"

Tempted by dinner, Ning Rongrong temporarily forgot everything from before and continued forward with Sword Douluo.

"I never expected to encounter Chen Xin. I only hope Ning Fengzhi doesn't notice too soon..."

Watching Chen Xin's retreating back, Yu Luomian murmured inwardly.

He had not expected Ning Rongrong to be obtaining a soul ring today as well, much less for them to run into each other.

Then, he continued leading Xiao Yu deeper into the forest.

As time passed, the group of four found quite a few soul beasts, yet none of them satisfied Xiao Yu.

However, no one said much about it, and they simply continued searching.

There was no helping it. Light-element subdragon soul beasts were simply too difficult to find.

They had discovered quite a few ordinary subdragon soul beasts of various attributes.

"Xiao Yu, it's fine. If we don't find one that suits you, we'll keep looking slowly. Everything should be for the sake of your future!"

Yu Luomian said to Xiao Yu.

"Alright. Then I'll have to trouble Master's Master, Grandpa Dugu, and Teacher!"

Hearing that, Yu Luomian grinned once more.

Dugu Bo also wore a pleased smile.

"It's nothing. Who told you to become my granddaughter's husband? With talent as good as yours, we naturally can't choose a soul ring carelessly! Wouldn't that be burying your potential?"

Dugu Bo said with a faint smile.

"That's right. Your talent is excellent, so we can't be careless with your soul rings!"

Liu Erlong smiled as she rubbed Xiao Yu's head.

Liu Erlong was also looking forward to it—looking forward to seeing what Xiao Yu could evolve Sleeping Dragon into.

Thus, after resting for the night, the four of them had a simple meal the next morning before continuing their search for a suitable soul beast.

Just as the four of them set out once more in search of a soul ring...

Back in Nuoding City, Master had persuaded the principal of Nuoding Academy, a Soul Ancestor, to take him and Xiao San to obtain Xiao San's second soul ring.

When the principal of Nuoding Academy learned that Tang San, who was only in his second year, had already reached level twenty, he agreed to Master's request without hesitation.

After all, if their academy could produce a true powerhouse, it would be a good thing for him as well!

Thus, the three of them hurried toward Soul Hunting Forest.

As for the soul ring they were seeking, Yu Xiaogang had already planned it out before Tang San reached level twenty.

Their target this time was the notorious Ghost Vine within Soul Hunting Forest.

"Xiao Yu, what do you think of that Earth Dragon Bear? Though it isn't a light-element soul beast or a subdragon soul beast, it has a trace of dragon blood in its body. Its defense is impressive, and its strength surpasses that of most soul beasts at the same level. If you absorb it, it may greatly improve your physique."