Inside Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong's expression shifted slightly after she heard the conversation in the Light Screen.
Tang Hao's son had actually been captured by Dugu Bo, and from the looks of it, Dugu Bo seemed to have some good things.
If they could work on a Titled Douluo, what were they if not good things?
Moreover, the Light Screen had said they could return once every seven days. Although she did not know how time flowed there, Spirit Hall had no shortage of people. They could keep an eye on Shrek Academy while also watching Sunset Forest.
If Tang Hao really went to rescue his son, perhaps this was an opportunity.
With that thought, Bibi Dong decided to head to the Heaven Dou Empire herself and see whether she could play the oriole waiting behind the mantis.
In the Villa's living room, all four women other than Xiao Wu were deep in thought, considering what questions to ask.
But of the four, Dugu Yan was the first who could no longer hold back. After all, Xiao Wu and Chen Shi's conversation had just touched on her and her grandfather.
Simply asking whether Tang San could really cure their poison would be too much of a waste, however. So Dugu Yan thought for a long time and finally came up with a good question.
She asked:
"Ch-Chen Shi, I'd like to ask how my grandfather ultimately ends up."
Through this question, she could learn not only whether her grandfather's life-bound poison was truly resolved, but also what his future held. It was truly several gains in a single stroke.
Although Chen Shi saw through it, he did not want to quibble. He then said:
"Following the story's normal progression, your grandfather will probably fall in about ten years!"
"The story's progression?"
Those words caught the attention of Qian Renxue and the others, though they did not quite understand.
"Ten years?"
Dugu Yan froze slightly. Were there only ten years left?
In that case, her grandfather's life-bound poison really had been cured. But shouldn't he live longer after being cured?
With her grandfather's strength as a Titled Douluo, living two or three hundred years would be easy.
(This lifespan was based primarily on Douluo I's setting.)
Dugu Yan could not quite understand and wanted to hear Chen Shi's explanation.
"That's right, precisely ten years. As for the reasons, I'll briefly explain!"
Once Chen Shi spoke, not only did the five people in the living room stare at him, but the people of the Douluo Continent also watched him. Dugu Bo and Tang Hao, in particular, were especially concerned.
Under everyone's gaze, Chen Shi continued:
"Your question touches on too many secrets, so I can only keep it brief.
"Because Tang San will eliminate the threat of your grandfather's life-bound poison and yours in the future, and because the hidden weapons Tang San makes are very effective in your world, your grandfather will become his friend despite their difference in age.
"Later, because Tang San wants revenge, and because Spirit Hall wants to unite the entire Douluo Continent, you will represent the Heaven Dou Empire Faction in a war against Spirit Hall. Your grandfather will fall in that very war."
The moment those words came out, everyone was stunned.
How could anyone say something like that? Spirit Hall wanted to rule the entire Douluo Continent and had gone to war with the two great empires?
As one of those involved, Qian Renxue stood rooted to the spot. She knew Spirit Hall wanted to unite the entire Douluo Continent. Wasn't that precisely what she was working toward by going undercover in the Heaven Dou Empire?
But from what he was saying, her undercover mission had failed, leaving the Heaven Dou Empire with the strength to resist Spirit Hall?
Why?
Wasn't I doing very well?
Practically the entire Heaven Dou Empire is under my control. I killed so many princes, left only that useless Xue Beng, and even fed Xue Ye slow-acting poison.
I made so many preparations, and you're telling me I failed? Then what did my decade and more undercover in the Heaven Dou Empire amount to?
For a time, Qian Renxue sank into self-doubt.
She still believed Chen Shi's words. After all, Spirit Hall was already walking down that path.
She simply could not understand why she would fail.
Among the five, after hearing Chen Shi's words, Ning Rongrong secretly glanced at Qian Renxue and Hu Liena. She noticed Qian Renxue's tightly knitted brows and fluctuating expression. Clearly, she was very shocked by this matter.
But Hu Liena reacted differently. Her face was filled with bewilderment. Clearly, she did not know Spirit Hall had such intentions.
With that, Ning Rongrong was certain: Spirit Hall truly wanted to unite the entire continent.
Hu Liena's ignorance could only mean her position was not high enough.
In that case, she and Dugu Yan were allies instead?
Looking at Dugu Yan's bewildered appearance, she felt somewhat helpless.
After all these twists and turns, she and Dugu Yan would actually still be allies in the future.
That meant she would even have to protect Dugu Yan.
Meanwhile, on the Douluo Continent.
Hearing the conversation in the Light Screen, Tang Hao was overjoyed and repeatedly exclaimed, "Good!"
"I never expected the heavy burden of revenge to fall on Little San's shoulders after all. In that case, no matter what, I must rescue Little San this time!"
As he spoke, Tang Hao picked up his speed even more.
Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi and the other two instantly grew solemn after hearing Chen Shi's words.
"Spirit Hall truly has the wild ambition of a wolf! They actually want to unite the continent!"
"The very first time I saw Bibi Dong, I sensed that her ambition was far from ordinary. Sure enough, her current low profile is all in preparation for a surprise attack in the future."
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo spoke one after the other, both wearing grim expressions.
They knew very well that if Spirit Hall truly wanted to unite the continent, their Upper Three Sects would be its greatest obstacle.
In that case, they were in danger!
Not to mention that their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect openly supported the Heaven Dou Empire. When Spirit Hall moved against them, it would certainly strike like thunder.
"Have the disciples strengthen their patrols. Although this Light Screen has exposed Spirit Hall's wolfish ambitions, there's no telling whether they'll leap over the wall like a cornered dog. We cannot neglect the necessary preparations."
Ning Fengzhi let out a long sigh and continued, "To guard against the worst, send half of our direct-lineage disciples away and hide them. If disaster befalls the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they will be our only remaining bloodline."
Hearing this, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo both wanted to say something, but they also knew that Ning Fengzhi's arrangements were the best decision at present. They could only leave to carry them out first.
After Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo left, Ning Fengzhi looked at Ning Rongrong in the Light Screen and silently encouraged her:
Rongrong, I hope your question can help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Inside Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong, who had just been about to leave, froze on the spot after hearing Chen Shi's words, her face turning pale.
"H-how is that possible? Is this person truly a god? The plan I spent more than a decade laying out has been exposed just like that?"
"Hasn't this beaten the grass and startled the snake? Spirit Hall's reputation has suffered because of me. I'm afraid those old fellows in the Worship Hall will seize the opportunity to make trouble!"
Bibi Dong frowned and pondered for a long time before deciding to leave Spirit Hall first. At the very least, she had to hurry and improve her strength before she was forced to step down.
She had to personally take a look at both that hundred-thousand-year soul beast and the Medicine Garden.
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