"Grandpa, that tower... I saw it earlier too."
Dugu Yan blinked as she recalled it.
"When it descended yesterday, it caused a sensation throughout Heaven Dou City."
"I thought it was some powerful Soul Tool."
Dugu Bo nodded, a hint of reverence in his voice.
"A god lives in that tower."
"Not long ago, he even auctioned off a God-bestowed Soul Ring inside it."
Dugu Yan froze.
"A God-bestowed Soul Ring?"
"What's that?"
Dugu Bo explained.
"A God-bestowed Soul Ring is a Soul Ring that only a god can grant."
"Without hunting a Soul Beast, you can obtain a Soul Ring at the very limit of what your body can withstand."
Dugu Yan listened, dumbfounded.
"Then... Grandpa, was that god the one who helped cure your poison?"
Dugu Bo nodded.
"That's right. He told me how to cure it."
As he spoke, he took a crystalline, snow-white orchid from inside his clothes.
A faint medicinal fragrance instantly spread through the air.
Dugu Bo held the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid out to Dugu Yan.
"That senior gave you this Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid."
"Its medicinal properties are gentle, strengthening your foundation and replenishing your vitality. Take it first to condition your body."
"Later, that senior's disciple will come in person to help cure your poison."
Dugu Yan reached out and accepted the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. It felt warm and smooth in her hand.
She stared in a slight daze at the immortal herb in her hand, which gave off a faint glow.
Only after a long while did she raise her head to look at Dugu Bo, her eyes full of confusion.
"Grandpa, that god... why would he help us like this?"
"We're neither his family nor his friends."
Dugu Bo fell silent for several seconds.
He looked at Dugu Yan and ultimately decided to tell the truth.
"Yanyan, I've already acknowledged that senior as my master."
Dugu Yan jerked her head up, her face filled with shock.
"Your master?!"
Dugu Bo nodded, but he wore a smile.
"That's right. From now on, my life belongs to him."
"But don't worry. He isn't the sort to mistreat his subordinates."
He paused before continuing.
"His disciple will go to Skywater Academy for training in a month."
"I'd like you to transfer to Skywater Academy too."
"When the time comes, his disciple will help cure your poison, and you'll be able to learn more by following him."
Dugu Yan did not answer immediately.
She looked at her grandfather, her eyes reddening a little.
She knew her grandfather had been proud and aloof his entire life.
Half the reason he had willingly acknowledged someone as his master had to be her.
"Grandpa, you..."
She wanted to say something, but Dugu Bo interrupted her.
Dugu Bo smiled and waved a hand.
"Don't look at me like that."
"I'm not losing out by following that senior."
"He said that once he creates a Divine Realm, he'll give me the divine seat of the Poison God."
"When that happens, your grandpa will be the Poison God!"
Dugu Yan was utterly stunned.
The Poison God?!
She opened her mouth, unable to utter a word for a long time.
Becoming a god?
Her grandfather actually had a chance to become a god?!
Only after a long while did Dugu Yan come to her senses.
She looked at Dugu Bo, her voice trembling slightly.
"Grandpa, is everything you said... true?"
Dugu Bo laughed heartily.
"When have I ever lied to you?"
Dugu Yan took a deep breath, trying to calm the shock in her heart.
But she was still a little hesitant about transferring.
She had spent so long at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and her few friends were all here.
To suddenly have her transfer to Skywater Academy...
"Grandpa, could you give me some time to think about transferring?"
Dugu Yan asked cautiously.
Dugu Bo did not pressure her.
"All right. Take your time thinking it over."
"But absorb this immortal herb soon."
"Get your body into good condition so it'll be easier to cure your poison later."
Dugu Yan nodded, clutching the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid tightly.
"I understand, Grandpa."
"I'll head back to the academy, then."
Dugu Bo waved a hand.
"Go on."
Holding the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, Dugu Yan turned and walked toward Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Only after Dugu Yan's figure disappeared beyond the woods did Dugu Bo turn around.
He looked up at the sky.
"That brat should be back by now, shouldn't he?"
Dugu Bo muttered, then flashed away, flying toward Shrek Academy.
Shrek Academy.
Inside the dean's office, the atmosphere was frighteningly oppressive.
Yu Xiaogang paced back and forth across the room, his hands clasped behind his back.
Flender sat in a chair, his expression dark.
Liu Erlong stood by the window, glancing outside from time to time.
The three had already spent a long time searching outside, but had found no news at all.
Yu Xiaogang stopped and slammed his fist onto the desk.
"Where on earth did Dugu Bo take Tang San?!"
His voice was full of anxiety.
Tang San was his proudest disciple, and the one who validated his life's theoretical work.
If anything happened to Tang San...
Liu Erlong came over and patted his shoulder.
"Xiaogang, don't be too anxious."
"Tang San is a clever boy. He'll definitely be all right."
"Dugu Bo must have had another purpose in taking him away. He won't hurt him lightly."
Yu Xiaogang let out a long sigh and unclenched his fist.
"Let's hope so."
In the room, Zhu Zhuqing patted Xiao Wu's back to comfort her.
Just then.
A shout came from outside.
"Dean! Tang San is back!"
It was Dai Mubai's voice!
They quickly pushed open the door and ran out.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun were coming in with Tang San supported between them.
Tang San was covered in mud, his face pale, looking utterly bedraggled.
Xiao Wu was the first to rush forward.
"Tang San!"
She grabbed Tang San's arm, her eyes reddening.
"Are you all right? Did that old monster do anything to you?"
Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing also gathered around, their faces full of worry.
Tang San waved a hand and caught his breath.
"I'm fine. I just ran all the way back, so I'm a little tired."
He looked at Flender and Yu Xiaogang, a trace of excitement appearing on his face.
"Dean, Teacher, I have something important to tell you!"
Flender hurriedly said, "Let's go inside first!"
Everyone clustered around Tang San as they entered the dean's office.
The moment he sat down, Tang San eagerly spoke.
"Teacher, I stumbled upon a small hidden realm!"
"It has extreme ice and fire energy!"
"I'm certain there must be a larger hidden realm nearby!"
"There might be countless opportunities inside!"
Tang San's voice was full of excitement.
Throughout his run back, his mind had been filled with that hidden realm.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, one of the three great treasure troves, had to be nearby!
As long as he found it, everyone's strength would definitely advance by leaps and bounds!
But he had searched for two days without finding it.
Yu Xiaogang and Flender exchanged a glance, each seeing the shock in the other's eyes.
A hidden realm?
Just as everyone was about to ask for details.
Boom!
The office roof was suddenly torn off by a tremendous force.
An emerald-green figure descended from the sky.
Dugu Bo landed before them, his cold gaze fixed on Tang San.
A cold sneer curled his lips, his voice sinister.
"Brat, first you injured my granddaughter, and now you dare set your sights on my medicinal garden."
"Your gall really has grown plump!"
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