Gui Yuan's lips twitched. This guy wouldn't act until he saw the benefits.
Indeed, one lie requires countless more to cover it up.
He prayed silently that the teacher would arrive as soon as possible.
Otherwise, if Chen Xin really has any designs on the two of them, then he will have no choice but to use his trump card.
While the Darkin Bow should only be used as a last resort, he wouldn't hesitate if it really came to that.
Although his current cultivation level prevents him from mobilizing much divine power, there are still ways to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles...
Gui Yuan suppressed his emotions, feigning surprise. "Senior, you're Titled Douluo? But if you're not at level Level 95, you couldn't possibly be a match for that Titan Giant Ape."
He paused, his expression darkening. "My teacher was just Soul Douluo; he's probably already dead in the jaws of the Titan Giant Ape."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong raised her chin, her face full of pride. "What a coincidence! My Grandpa Sword, is a Level 96 Peak Douluo, more than capable of dealing with that Titan Giant Ape!"
Gui Yuan revealed a look of expectation mixed with disappointment at just the right moment.
Ning Rongrong's gaze swept over him several times before she asked curiously, "What's your name?"
" Gui Yuan."
"My name is Ning Rongrong." She smiled, her eyes crinkling. "Do you look a little older or younger than me? I'm ten years old."
Gui Yuan said calmly, "I'm sixteen years old."
"You're sixteen?" Ning Rongrong's eyes widened as she looked him up and down. "But... you look like..."
"This might be a matter of physical constitution; he'll grow taller later," Gui Yuan said calmly.
Ning Rongrong looked at him with some skepticism for a few moments, then chuckled.
Gui Yuan appeared calm on the surface, but he was actually gambling that Chen Xin wouldn't dare to touch his bone age, since that would be very impolite.
If what he said about the Body Sect is true, Chen Xin's actions will undoubtedly offend an unknown force with Titled Douluo in charge.
He was gambling with the dignity of a Chen Xin.
At this moment, Hu Liena spoke up at the opportune moment, " Sword Douluo, are you really willing to go and save our two teachers?"
Her eyes held just the right amount of earnestness and anxiety.
Gui Yuan chimed in, "Although I'm currently depleted of my Soul Power, I can still guide you if Your Sword Douluo is willing."
The two sang in harmony, their performance perfectly balanced.
Chen Xin frowned.
He could tell that Gui Yuan's face was pale and his Soul Power was indeed running low.
Even if we rush there now, their Soul Douluo teacher will probably already be devoured by the Titan Giant Ape.
And Rongrong was with him.
He wasn't familiar with the two children in front of him, and he couldn't very well leave Rongrong there alone while he went over, could he?
After a moment of silence, Chen Xin spoke, "I'm sorry, please accept my condolences. Even if I went there now, your teacher would probably already be..."
"Besides, Rongrong has only just obtained her second Soul Ring. I can't take her with me; it's too dangerous."
Gui Yuan lowered his eyes, feigning disappointment. " Sword Douluo, we understand. In that case, we'll take our leave."
As he spoke, he took Hu Liena's hand and prepared to turn and leave.
Chen Xin raised his hand to stop them. "Your Soul Power is too depleted right now. Although this is the outer area, it is still dangerous. Why don't you stay with us for the night? I'll take you two out tomorrow."
Chen Xin paused slightly, "Furthermore, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect loves making friends. Since your Body Sect and the Spirit Hall have no connection, then you are friends of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"We can also pay them a visit later."
Gui Yuan cursed inwardly, "Old fox."
He didn't know if Chen Xin meant well or was testing him, but in his view, the longer he stayed, the greater the risk of being exposed.
But since they've already gone this far, refusing now would only make me seem guilty.
"Alright then," Gui Yuan said calmly. "Thank you for your trouble, Sword Douluo."
He pulled Hu Liena to sit down on the other side of the campfire, maintaining a proper distance from Chen Xin.
Ning Rongrong, unable to contain her curiosity, leaned closer and asked Hu Liena, "Are you Gui Yuan's older sister? What's your name?"
Hu Liena nodded. "Yes, we're from the same sect. My Hu Na."
Because she was much older than Gui Yuan, she didn't know if the people of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had heard of her, so she used an alias.
"Is the Body Sect really that small? Where do you usually cultivate?"
Ning Rongrong kept asking questions.
Hu Liena was struggling to cope, but fortunately Gui Yuan occasionally chimed in, managing to smooth things over.
Chen Xin sat opposite the campfire, eyes closed, seemingly asleep.
But Gui Yuan knew that he was just listening.
On the other side.
The battle between Er Ming and Bibi Dong continues.
Er Ming's Gravity Domain was suppressed by Bibi Dong's Death Domain and Divine Slaughter's Domain, causing the domain's range to shrink continuously.
It had multiple injuries, and the dark green Spider Emperor venom was continuously eroding its body along the wounds.
Bibi Dong didn't pause at all.
Taking advantage of the moment when Er Ming was distracted by the poison, the Soul-Eating Spider Emperor Avatar form, transforming into a streak of dark green light that rushed straight towards Er Ming, with its Sixth Soul Ring shining brightly.
" Sixth Soul Skill, Eternal Wound!"
Er Ming let out a painful roar, his massive body staggering back two steps.
But Bibi Dong's offensive did not end there.
That Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring granted her more than just one Soul Skill.
" Sixth Soul Skill, Space-Rending Abyss Slash!"
She swung her Soul Bone scythe out suddenly, and a dark purple blade of light that distorted space tore a rift in the air.
Er Ming had no time to dodge; the spatial slash left a deep, gruesome wound on its chest, exposing the bone.
Blood gushed from the wound like a waterfall.
Er Ming knelt on the ground, panting heavily, his body trembling from the poison and severe injuries.
Just then, a huge, azure figure swept across the sky.
Sky Azure Bull Python, Da Ming!
When it landed beside Er Ming, it saw its companion covered in blood, with dark green poisonous gas emanating from its wounds.
Da Ming's pupils suddenly contracted.
" Er Ming!"
It turned to look at Bibi Dong, its eyes filled with anger and murderous intent.
But when it sensed the aura of a Level 98 Peak Douluo emanating from Bibi Dong, a hint of seriousness flashed in its eyes.
Er Ming spoke with difficulty, "Big brother... she's the one who hunted down Auntie back then..."
Da Ming remained silent. It quickly assessed the situation and realized that even if it could stop Bibi Dong by fighting head-on, Er Ming might suffer irreversible damage.
"Let's go," Da Ming transmitted to Er Ming, "Now is not the time; the two of us are no match for her."
Er Ming clenched his fists in resentment, but his injuries made his struggles seem futile.
Without hesitation, they released the Slow Domain and Gravity Domain together, pressing down on Bibi Dong. Then, Er Ming jumped onto Da Ming's back, Da Ming burst into his fastest speed, rushing towards the depths of the dense forest.