That's it!
When Lin Kong suddenly took a step back, his expression turning serious, Dugu Yan hadn't yet realized what had happened and looked over with a puzzled expression.
But when Lin Kong respectfully addressed her from behind, calling out "Your Majesty, Poison Douluo," Dugu Yan's mind went blank, and only one thought remained in her heart—
That's it!
Click click click!
Her neck stiffly turned backward, still clinging to a last sliver of hope that Lin Kong had misjudged her. But when she first caught a glimpse of the familiar blue sleeves and arms, everything went black. Slowly raising her head, she saw Dugu Bo's taut face.
"Grandpa, Grandpa!" Dugu Yan's voice trembled, her face drained of color, leaving only panic and helplessness.
Dugu Bo didn't look at her; his eyes were fixed on Lin Kong, his voice suppressing an impending outburst of anger as he asked, word by word, " Yanyan, what... what were you saying just now?"
What does it mean to say "we don't have to be afraid of being seen by others no matter what we do"?
ah!?
You brat who appeared out of nowhere, what do you want to do to my precious granddaughter?
He raised his eyes, staring intently at Lin Kong with a sinister gaze, his eyes sharp as a venomous snake, filled with undisguised killing intent and scrutiny, and his heart was filled with doubt: Where did this kid come from?
At the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Dugu Bo had at least glanced at every young man with a decent background, talent, good looks, and strength, and had formed a general impression of them.
But he didn't recognize the boy in front of him at all, and had no recollection of him whatsoever!
Moreover, this kid is way too young! Judging by his appearance, he's even younger than Yanyan.
"I... we were just..." Dugu Yan stammered, her mind a complete mess, "We were... discussing that... that is..."
The more anxious she became, the less she could explain herself, and her stammering manner only confirmed Dugu Bo's suspicions.
The rage in Dugu Bo's heart grew even more violent, and his gaze toward Lin Kong became increasingly cold.
You little rascal!
You only stayed at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for a few days and didn't even come to the academy, yet you took the opportunity to show up and abduct Yanyan to this secluded little place?
His presence here was, in a way, a coincidence.
Xue Beng, that good-for-nothing, was bullied by a kid named Lin Kong. He cried and begged Xue Xing for help, and Xue Xing then went to him, asking him to come to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and kick that brat Lin Kong out.
He had come to find Lin Kong, but unexpectedly, he happened to catch a glimpse of Dugu Yan holding a boy's hand, sneaking into this secluded grove. When he leaned closer to listen, he heard the words that ignited his anger.
That's right. Just like Shrek provoking Xue Beng in the original story, the current plot is following a similar trajectory. Dugu Bo's purpose in coming here was to drive Lin Kong out of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
He never expected that the Lin Kong that Xue Xing mentioned was the same kid standing right in front of him!
"Grandpa, Grandpa! Let me explain!" Dugu Yan's eyes were red with anxiety. If she didn't explain clearly, her grandfather would definitely misunderstand her relationship with Lin Kong, and might even hurt Lin Kong.
But Dugu Bo suddenly raised his hand, interrupting her, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority. " Yanyan, stop talking, I'll talk to this kid."
"Grandpa, no, he and I... we didn't..." Dugu Yan was so anxious that tears were about to fall.
Just then, Lin Kong shook his head, his eyes clear, having emerged from his initial tension and fear, and said calmly, " Yanzi, your grandfather won't do anything to me. Calm down and speak properly."
"I..."
"Take a deep breath, take a deep breath, and you'll get it after a few tries."
"I'll give it a try..."
"It'll definitely work, take your time, no rush."
Lin Kong was comforting Dugu Yan, ignoring Dugu Bo, who was radiating immense pressure.
At first, he was genuinely afraid that Dugu Bo would seize him without a word. But after waiting a few seconds, he realized that Dugu Bo cared more about Dugu Yan's feelings than about killing him. So, what was he afraid of?
Don't be afraid!
After calming down, Dugu Yan looked at Dugu Bo and explained, "Grandpa, we were conducting an experiment to see if realgar wine combined with flames could break my Third Soul Skill Jade Phosphor Purple Poison. That's why we came to this place to avoid being discovered by others."
I see!
Hearing Dugu Yan's explanation, Dugu Bo felt much better. "Hmm, very good, not at all. Not bad."
wrong!
The anger between Dugu Bo's brows had just subsided when he glared at him again, " Yanyan, you held his hand and ran all the way!"
"Ah!" It hadn't bothered her while running, but now that it's been said aloud, Dugu Yan's face flushed crimson, a mixture of shyness and sweetness in her expression. "This, this is..."
How do you explain this?
This is inexplicable!
"He and I are classmates, just close classmates. Holding hands is... nothing!" Dugu Yan's face grew redder as she spoke, and she stole a glance at Lin Kong before looking away.
Alright!
Dugu Bo understood; his granddaughter was truly smitten, otherwise she wouldn't be behaving this way. So, what should he do?
Dugu Bo immediately transformed from a "frightening male parent" into a "female parent probing and negotiating," clearing his throat with a cough first. "Um... you, by the way, what's your name? Where are you from? What family or power do you come from? What's your Martial Soul? What's your Innate Soul Power level?"
"Grandpa! Stop talking, please stop!" Dugu Yan jumped up anxiously, hopping and skipping, reaching out to cover Dugu Bo's mouth, trying to shut him up. In her heart, she cried out, "Isn't this shameful? Isn't this shameful? You're so old, yet you're so nagging and long-winded, aren't you ashamed!"
Dugu Bo stepped back, brushing aside his granddaughter's hand, and conceded, "Alright, alright, I won't ask anymore. But I still need to know his name, don't I?"
" Lin Kong, his name is Lin Kong."
" Lin Kong!!!" Dugu Bo was shocked. Wasn't this the person he was supposed to get rid of? Xue Xing wanted him to drive this kid away?
No, Xue Xing is out of her mind!
As Titled Douluo, I made a special trip here, not to mention facing other Titled Douluo, there was at least one Soul Douluo, maybe seven or eight Soul Saint!
I'm "dealing with" one, one, Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster?
If word got out, wouldn't I, a Titled Douluo, have any shame?
Dugu Bo was extremely dissatisfied with Xue Xing at this moment.
He didn't know that Xue Xing had called him over not to deal with Lin Kong, but to deal with Ning Fengzhi's letter of recommendation. Yes, only to deal with Ning Fengzhi's letter of recommendation.
Dugu Bo looked Lin Kong up and down again, and asked suspiciously, "Why did Xue Xing want to get rid of you? Did you offend him?"
Lin Kong tilted his head and thought for a moment, then pieced things together, "Oh, I witnessed the Xue Beng and beat up his henchmen."
"Damn it!" Dugu Bo cursed directly. Just because of the trouble caused by a spoiled brat like Xue Beng, he, Titled Douluo, had to deal with this bastard Xue Xing.
"Grandpa!" Dugu Yan's eyes widened, her hands on her hips, and her aura suddenly became imposing.
"Oh, I won't swear anymore, Grandpa won't swear anymore," Dugu Bo quickly tried to appease him.
This sudden change broadened Lin Kong's horizons.
Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, a grandfather and granddaughter who depend on each other for survival, have a really strange way of getting along!
Dugu Yan's mind raced, and she immediately came up with an idea. She tugged at Dugu Bo's sleeve, "Grandpa, it's like this, Lin Kong came to the academy today..."
"Today? You two just met today?" Dugu Bo was shocked for the second time. They'd only met today, and Yanyan was already pulling him along by the hand? This kid's abilities are too exaggerated!
"What?! Don't worry about that!" Dugu Yan's face flushed again. "Anyway, Lin Kong's enrollment is a bit troublesome, Grandpa, you have to stand by him!"
Dugu Bo: "Alright, let's go."