Chapter 265 Xue Xing's left arm as an apology; could it be that the Op-Op Fruit hasn't disappeared?
"I understand, Grandpa."
Jun Yi didn't mince words and nodded in agreement. Jun Yi continued, "It's because I didn't heed your advice back then. You told me, 'You should be more careful and watch out for the people around you. Those who achieve great things are all ruthless. You're still young and don't know how treacherous people can be, or how unpredictable life can be.' Now I truly understand the meaning of those words."
Jun Yi initially thought Dugu Bo was just referring to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's cooperation with the Spirit Hall, specifically the delivery of the blueprints to the Spirit Hall. However, when Sword Douluo was chasing him, Jun Yi finally understood what it meant to say, "Those who achieve great things are all ruthless." Sword Douluo had guided him for six years, yet he could still relentlessly pursue him without a trace of emotion. This perfectly reflected the saying, "Human hearts are treacherous, and the world is unpredictable." It seemed that Grandpa Dugu had long ago seen through the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile's malfunction.
Dugu Bo sighed and said, "Alas, I never expected my words to come true. At first, I did sense that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's attitude towards you was somewhat subtle. During the time you were treating me, I even overheard Sword Douluo and Ning Fengzhi arguing several times about whether or not to kill you."
"I was shocked when I heard this. I originally wanted to tell you directly, but at the time you regarded the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as your home, and I could clearly sense how much you loved it. Also, I heard you say that you were about to go out to train and wouldn't be staying in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for long. I thought that after you left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I could secretly protect you for a while, so I didn't tell you about it. I just gave you an extra reminder."
Dugu Bo slowly recalled the scene at that time and spoke slowly.
"Later, I did secretly protect you for a while, but after you entered the Star Dou Great Forest, you suddenly disappeared. I searched for you for a long time before finally finding you on the outskirts. After you entered Star Luo City, I thought that once you left the Heaven Dou Empire, you would no longer be threatened by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, so I left. But I never expected that such a tragedy would occur. It's all my fault."
Dugu Bo sighed, feeling somewhat guilty.
After hearing the story, Jun Yi and Dugu Yan were both dumbfounded. Neither of them knew that Dugu Bo had secretly protected Jun Yi for a period of time, and even Jun Yi himself was unaware of it.
Although he usually used Observation Haki, it was limited to a radius of about fifty meters around him. At the time, Jun Yi thought that he could do anything within fifty meters using the Op-Op Fruit, so he did not realize that Dugu Bo had been secretly protecting him all along.
"Thank you, Grandpa." Jun Yi stood up and bowed deeply to Dugu Bo.
Jun Yi deeply appreciated Dugu Bo Jun Yi's kindness.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo smiled slightly and said, "This is what I should do. Who told you to say before you left that you were determined to be my grandson-in-law?"
"Did Jun Yi really say that?" Dugu Yan stared wide-eyed in surprise.
"Of course," Dugu Bo replied with a smile.
After bowing, Jun Yi looked at Dugu Yan and said, " Sister Yanyan, you seem very happy."
"No, I'm not happy at all. Who wants to marry a little pervert like you?"
Although Dugu Yan said that, she kept her arms around Jun Yi's arm the whole time and didn't let go. Even when Jun Yi bowed, she stood up.
Jun Yi simply smiled slightly, then asked Dugu Bo, "Grandpa, what were you doing just now?"
" Prince Xue Xing needed to speak with me earlier, so I went to see him," Dugu Bo replied.
"Grandpa, what does he want with you?" Dugu Yan asked casually.
Dugu Bo sighed softly, "Speaking of which, this matter is also related to Jun Yi."
"Me?" Jun Yi was somewhat puzzled. Did Prince Xue Xing intend to deal with him again?
Dugu Bo took out a box about an arm's length long, radiating a cold aura, from his Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse and placed it on his lap, slowly saying, " Jun Yi, do you remember how we met?"
"Um, we met when Prince Xue Xing sent you to kill me."
"Yes, Prince Xue Xing contacted me this time to apologize to you, and this is his way of expressing his sincerity in apologizing."
Dugu Bo sighed softly and handed the box to Jun Yi.
"What is this?" Dugu Yan asked curiously, wanting to open the box. But Jun Yi had already sensed what was inside and stopped her.
"Never mind Sister Yanyan, the stuff in here isn't really suitable for you."
Dugu Yan became even more curious, "What's in there?"
Jun Yi glanced at Dugu Yan first, then at Dugu Bo, and said, " Prince Xue Xing's arm, am I right, Grandpa?"
"Ah?"
Upon hearing that it was Xue Xing's arm, Dugu Yan instantly took a step back in fear, moving away from the box.
Dugu Bo nodded and said, "That's right, this is Prince Xue Xing's apology. You don't need to doubt whether this is his arm or not, because he asked me to remove it myself."
" Prince Xue Xing also asked me to pass on a message to you. He wanted me to kill you before because Xue Beng complained to him. As Xue Beng's uncle, he naturally had to stand up for Xue Beng, which is why he offended you. Now he has realized his mistake and sincerely apologized to you. This arm represents his attitude."
Jun Yi was slightly shocked after hearing Dugu Bo's explanation. He really hadn't expected Prince Xue Xing to be such a decisive person, willing to sacrifice one of his arms in order to reconcile with him. No wonder a prince like him could stay in the capital and by the emperor's side all this time.
" Xiao Yi, Prince Xue Xing been kind to me, and we have maintained a good relationship over the years. I am a loner and don't have many friends, and he is one of my few good friends. I hope you can spare his life for the sake of his apology to me," Dugu Bo pleaded for Prince Xue Xing.
"Well, as long as he doesn't bother me again, our past grudges can be considered wiped clean."
Jun Yi didn't give up because of Prince Xue Xing's arm; he mainly did it out of respect for Dugu Bo. After all, Dugu Bo had pleaded for him, and as his grandson-in-law, he naturally had to be considerate of the old man.
"Good, I'm relieved that you think that way." Dugu Bo laughed heartily, his face full of joy.
Then Jun Yi suddenly felt a familiar power coming from within him again—the power of the Op-Op Fruit, and this time the power was much stronger than before.
"Could it be that my Op-Op Fruit no Mi (Operation Fruit) hasn't disappeared, but is still within my body, dormant because it lost its power?"
(End of this chapter)