Inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Dugu Bo rose to his feet, somewhat startled and uncertain.
He had heard earlier that he and Tang San had become friends despite their difference in age, and that he had died on the battlefield. He very much wanted to change that ending.
But then again.
If that Little Scumbag became a god in the future, why would he still die, given their friendship?
Was there some hidden secret behind this?
Also, that Little Scumbag was so poor, and his father had been in hiding all this time. How had he obtained the Aromatic Silk Beauty?
Most importantly, where had that Little Scumbag run off to?
Dugu Bo was now caught between advancing and retreating. The appearance of the Light Screen had completely exposed his lair to the powerful figures of the Douluo Continent.
If several Titled Douluos came, how could he possibly withstand them?
He only hoped to learn about his own situation sooner. As for Tang San...
Heh!
Others said you could become a god in the future, but that was a matter for the future. Would Spirit Hall simply watch you grow?
After a bout of cold laughter, Dugu Bo looked around the Medicine Garden with a pang of heartache.
He had stumbled upon this treasure land back then and made it his lair, growing so many medicinal herbs here and suppressing the Life-Bound Poison within his body.
What a pity. Now it had been exposed just like that. Perhaps a great battle would break out before long. Could this treasure land still be preserved?
Without this treasure land, what would he do if Tang San did not resolve the Life-Bound Poison within him?
Wait?
At this thought, Dugu Bo looked up at the Light Screen, excitement appearing on his face.
"Yan Yan comes back once every seven days. Didn't that Chen Shi claim to know the past, present, and future? Then does he know how to resolve the Life-Bound Poison within me?"
"Whether he knows or not, once Yan Yan comes back, I'll have her ask him in person after she returns behind the Light Screen."
At this thought, Dugu Bo immediately relaxed considerably and no longer placed quite so much importance on Tang San.
But he still wanted to see whether this Tang San was dead or alive. If he was alive, where was he hiding?
Taking another look at the missing medicinal herbs in the Medicine Garden, Dugu Bo knew there had to be a considerable secret behind this. If possible, he also wanted his granddaughter to ask about it.
But for now, safety mattered most. What should he do if Tang Hao really came?
To gain advance warning, Dugu Bo planned to expand the coverage of the surrounding Poison Formation. If a powerful figure accidentally entered, he would be able to sense it beforehand.
Then he would also have room to escape.
Having made up his mind, Dugu Bo immediately sprang into action.
He first returned to the cave where he lived, packed up all his belongings, then channeled his Soul Power to make the Poison Formation release more poisonous mist.
Only after finishing all this did he return to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
But this time, he had learned his lesson. Rather than entering the valley directly, he found a concealed spot atop the cliff and hid, intending to observe in secret.
He did not believe he could keep waiting like this without any unusual movement inside.
After all, his agreement with Tang San had only been for one night and the following day.
And when they had made the agreement, dawn had not been far off. So ordinarily speaking, the agreed time was only the daytime plus two to four hours.
Dugu Bo looked up at the sky and saw that it was almost noon. The agreed time would be up before long.
Meanwhile, within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
After hearing the news that Ning Rongrong would become a god, Ning Fengzhi and the other two did not look particularly excited.
Because Chen Shi had made it very clear: Ning Rongrong's loyalties lay outside her own family, and she had left no legacy after becoming a god, so the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had quickly declined.
By contrast, the Tang Sect founded by Tang San had grown stronger and stronger. It was hard for them not to suspect that some of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's wealth had been seized by the Tang Sect.
"Alas, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was actually ruined in the hands of an unworthy descendant like me. If I hadn't known, that would have been one thing, but now that I know, I must change this ending."
Ning Fengzhi secretly made up his mind. To him, the continuation of the sect's legacy mattered most.
If things really were as Chen Shi had said, and Rongrong's loyalties truly lay outside her family, not only offering the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect no help but even helping drive its decline?
Then he really needed to give much more thought to the matter of Rongrong becoming a god.
The most important question now was where exactly the Aromatic Silk Beauty that would evolve Rongrong's Martial Soul was.
At this thought, Ning Fengzhi spoke solemnly to Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo:
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, this Chen Shi said that Rongrong obtained her Aromatic Silk Beauty from Tang San, and Tang San is currently in Sunset Forest.
"He's currently under Dugu Bo's control, and later becomes his friend despite their difference in age. Dugu Bo also has a Medicine Garden in Sunset Forest. Could there be a connection?"
"Sect Master, whether there is a connection or not, we must go and see for ourselves. This Aromatic Silk Beauty concerns the future of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. We absolutely cannot allow anything to go wrong!"
Sword Douluo replied with a solemn expression.
Bone Douluo also spoke up in agreement:
"That's right, Sect Master. Tang San is currently in a critical situation, and our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is closest to Sunset Forest. We cannot lose the initiative!
"Besides, now that we know Spirit Hall intends to unite the Douluo Continent, our Upper Three Sects must stand together as branches of the same tree. Only then can we contend with Spirit Hall!"
Both supported going to Sunset Forest to search for the Aromatic Silk Beauty, but both also tacitly avoided saying who should use it.
After all, at this stage, facing such a complicated situation, only if Ning Fengzhi consumed it and evolved his Martial Soul would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect have a foundation on which to stand.
Ning Fengzhi was very satisfied with their words.
But as a support sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect still faced far too many limitations. One of its two Titled Douluos always had to remain behind to defend the sect.
This time was no exception. After all, by their reckoning, quite a few Titled Douluos would certainly gather in Sunset Forest this time. Aside from Poison Douluo and Clear Sky Douluo, Spirit Hall would surely want to get a foot in the door.
With so many Titled Douluos present, it would still be too dangerous for Ning Fengzhi to go.
Just as Ning Fengzhi was considering whom to send to Sunset Forest, an elder hurried into the main hall to deliver news.
The news he reported was none other than Ning Rongrong's disappearance, as well as Shrek Academy's move to Heaven Dou City.
Because after Ning Rongrong disappeared, Flender had sent someone to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with a letter, so the messenger knew nothing of what had happened at Shrek Academy afterward.
"Shrek Academy has actually moved to Heaven Dou City. Excellent!"
A meaningful smile appeared on Ning Fengzhi's face.
Only then did he give his instructions. "Uncle Jian, I'll need you to make a trip to Sunset Forest in person. The objective is the Aromatic Silk Beauty, but don't get hurt!"
"Very well, Sect Master!"
Sword Douluo nodded slightly, then dispensed with further ceremony. Dressed entirely in white, he shot straight into the sky and flew toward Sunset Forest.
Watching Sword Douluo depart, a trace of envy rose in Bone Douluo's eyes.
But there was nothing he could do. Sword Douluo was indeed considerably stronger than him, and the Seven Kill Sword was one of the few tool Martial Souls that could rival the Clear Sky Hammer.
For something this important, Sword Douluo still had to take the field.
Ning Fengzhi noticed Bone Douluo's reaction as well, so he hurriedly said:
"Uncle Gu, I also have an important task for you!"
Bone Douluo came back to his senses, and as he listened to Ning Fengzhi's arrangements, a smile appeared on his face.
"Rest assured, Sect Master. This old man will certainly complete the task!"
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