"I can't be bothered with you. Why do you really think so highly of yourself?" Xuan Ming was speechless.
"I've already destroyed the Yu Luomian, do you think I wouldn't dare to touch you?"
Yu Xiaogang was covered in wounds from the ice needles, writhing in agony from the extremes of ice and fire, yet he still muttered defiantly, " Xuan Ming, you... you can't act so recklessly..."
"Why not?" Xuan Ming asked.
"Is it because you're Yu Yuanzhen's son? Or because you're Tang Hao's son's teacher?"
"I'm giving you a chance. Call them all over and see if they can help you."
Having said that, Xuan Ming ignored Yu Xiaogang and turned to leave with Zhu Zhuqing and the others.
Seven Treasure Pavilion.
The news of Xuan Ming's return to the city quickly reached the ears of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. With the competition approaching, Ning Fengzhi had been in Heaven Dou City for some time, so he rushed over quickly and bumped into Xue Qinghe.
After discussing it, the two sides decided to go to the territory of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to discuss the matter.
"To be honest, I'd rather you hadn't come back," Ning Fengzhi sighed.
"Why?" Xuan Ming asked.
"The situation in Heaven Dou City is starting to get out of control," Ning Fengzhi a serious expression.
" The Seven Great Families have abandoned further negotiations. They have decided at their joint meeting to eliminate you during the tournament. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan also intends to participate in this matter."
"That old dragon intends to take action personally." Gu Rong frowned.
"Tell me, what exactly did you take from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
The fact that Yu Yuanzhen was forced to personally intervene is definitely not a simple matter! It may even be related to the very foundation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!
"Where is the royal family?" Xuan Ming asked Xue Qinghe.
Xue Qinghe paused, "The royal family... still hopes for some easing of tensions."
The Seven Great Families dared to break with Xuan Ming because they had Titled Douluo behind them!
Even if things really come to a head, the Seven Great Families are not afraid of Dugu Bo.
However, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family was in a real dilemma. After all, if they broke off relations with Xuan Ming, they would not only lose Xuan Ming, but also Poison Douluo!
The Seven Great Families ' falling out with Xuan Ming was a timely way to cut their losses, but for the Heaven Dou Imperial Family family, this was a huge loss!
Now, Xue Ye has placed all his hopes on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, hoping that Ning Fengzhi can properly resolve this matter.
"Then who will expose my problem?" Xuan Ming asked.
Ning Fengzhi shook his head, "They haven't figured it out yet. It's not easy to be the one to stick your neck out."
The matter concerning Xuan Ming needs someone to ignite it, and that person needs to be influential, but this is also an extremely dangerous matter!
First of all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has always expressed its willingness to mediate this matter, and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family is also unwilling to rashly break off relations. Regardless of whether Xuan Ming's matter is true or false, once this matter is exposed, offending both families is inevitable.
Of course, the most dangerous one is that unpredictable guy, Dugu Bo!
Since arriving in Heaven Dou City, Xuan Ming has been registered under Dugu Bo's name. Now that Xuan Ming is being Fallen Soul Master, can Dugu Bo remain unscathed?
Moreover, Dugu Bo's beloved granddaughter, Dugu Yan, has always been with Xuan Ming. Regardless of the nature of this matter, anyone who dares to expose it will become a mortal enemy of Dugu Bo!
To make a mortal enemy of Titled Douluo, or someone Dugu Bo who uses highly poisonous area-of-effect attacks?
Even that old dragon from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan wouldn't dare to play like this!
"I do have someone in mind," Xuan Ming said.
Ning Fengzhi was taken aback. "Who?"
" Yu Xiaogang," Xuan Ming said.
" Yu Xiaogang?" Gu Rong frowned.
"That kid dares?"
"He certainly wouldn't dare now. If he did, he would have done it already. But if someone exaggerates or embellishes the story, he might actually act impulsively," Xuan Ming said.
"After all, this is a great opportunity to become famous throughout the continent."
"Exaggerating?" Ning Fengzhi's expression was somewhat unnatural.
You don't mean to make me go, do you?
"Aren't you a professional?" Xuan Ming asked.
"Or, Your Highness, you might also give it a try."
"Perfect timing. Yu Xiaogang is currently playing the role of the Ice and Fire Man. If you go to rescue him, it would be tantamount to going against me, and his trust in you would only deepen."
"He's Yu Yuanzhen's son and Tang Hao's son's teacher. Now, if he gets the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and has the backing of the Upper Three Sects, and I give him a little push, this arrogant guy will definitely act impulsively."
"At that time, the responsibility will fall on Yu Xiaogang, and the original cooperative interests of your families can continue to be maintained. Everyone's happy, right?"
"..."
Chapter 225 A Kind Heart
After a brief discussion, Xuan Ming left Seven Treasure Pavilion.
There are some things that Ning Fengzhi will not say to Xue Qinghe's face, and Xue Qinghe will not say the same thing.
Their meeting this time was more of a formality, to show everyone that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family were still trying to retain them, both to maintain appearances and to prevent anyone from acting rashly and prematurely.
The stage wasn't set up yet, the audience wasn't seated, and the play hadn't even begun.
"Um?"
On the way to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, a gust of cold wind blew by, Xuan Ming stopped in his tracks.
It had been a year since we'd last seen Dugu Bo, and he walked out with a long face.
"Long time no see," Xuan Ming said.
"You brat, aren't you going to explain yourself?" Dugu Bo looked at Xuan Ming speechlessly.
"I just came out of seclusion, and Heaven Dou City is already in an uproar. What exactly are you up to?"
The Seven Great Families, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan —a whole bunch of inexplicable troubles!
Before he went into seclusion, these major powers were incredibly polite to each other!
Xuan Ming, whom they regard as a cash cow, also has a bright future.
When he finally came out of seclusion, he was so surprised that he wondered if he was dreaming!
What was once a thriving place is now a complete mess!
The relationship between Xuan Ming and this group could break down at any moment and they could come to blows!
"Flip the table!" Xuan Ming said.
"They treated me like a monkey, so I had to give them a little thrill in return."
"Why did you have to drag yourself into this?" Dugu Bo said speechlessly.
What are you going to do about Yanyan?
"Have you forgotten what you promised Ye Lan?"
"Don't worry, nothing will happen," Xuan Ming said.
Even if I become the target of everyone's hatred, no one will dare to lay a hand on them.
Dugu Bo's eye twitched slightly. "Because of me?"
"No." Xuan Ming shook his head.
"That's the Spirit Hall?" Dugu Bo frowned slightly.
"Don't you know what kind of people the Spirit Hall?"
Everyone says that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is only interested in profit, but compared to the Spirit Hall, they are actually quite loyal and righteous!
Once Xuan Ming loses his usefulness, he will be devoured without a trace!
"I will handle this personally," Xuan Ming said.
"What can you do about it?" Dugu Bo asked, puzzled.
Xuan Ming paused for a moment, "The specifics are a bit complicated, but let me give you a simple example."
" Tang Hao clashed with the Spirit Hall back then, and the Spirit Hall has been hunting him down for many years, and it's still not over now."
"But what if Tang Chen were still alive? Would the Spirit Hall dare to do that?"
"Do they dare to hunt down Tang Hao? Or do they dare to force the Clear Sky Sect to retreat into seclusion?"
Dugu Bo was taken aback. "You have that ability?"
If Xuan Ming possessed Tang Chen's abilities, let alone relying on killing a few people in the life-or-death arena of the Great Soul Arena to stabilize his Martial Soul, even if he openly killed people on the street, how many people would dare to say a word against him?
Good and evil, right and wrong, are not determined by what is done, but by violence!
No one in the world dares to argue right and wrong with Titled Douluo, and no one in the Soul Master World dares to waste a single word on someone of Tang Chen's level!
"Whether I have the ability or not, you'll soon see," Xuan Ming said.
Dugu Bo was silent for a moment, then asked, "Is there anything I can do?"
"No need, just watch the show," Xuan Ming said.
"However, this matter of mine doesn't sound very good, so you'll have to make a show of distancing yourself from me when the time comes."
Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow slightly, "I'm not so foolish as to need to play the victim for something like this."
"You don't care, but you have to consider Dugu Yan," Xuan Ming said.
She's still young; we shouldn't put her under this unnecessary pressure.
Dugu Bo frowned. "Why are you making it sound like you're giving your last words?"
"It's not my last words, it's just that I'll be leaving afterward, and I'll probably be gone for a long time," Xuan Ming said.
"No, that's not right either. Maybe... it really was his last words."
"..."
Shrek Academy.
After discussing the matter, Ning Fengzhi and the others headed towards Shrek.
"Dad, why are you in such a hurry? Can't we take it slow?" Ning Rongrong pouted.
"Anyway, I won't die."
" Dai Mubai certainly won't die, but Yu Xiaogang might not be so lucky," Gu Rong said.
Ning Rongrong was slightly taken aback. "What do you mean?"
"You have no idea how ruthless his Ice and Fire Man technique is. Even in my experience, there's nothing more torturous than that," Gu Rong said earnestly.
" Dai Mubai is still young, and he's a level 30 or higher Beast Soul Master. His physical attributes and meridian strength are quite good. He can withstand the torment of alternating ice and fire."
"But Yu Xiaogang, he's already old, not even level 30 yet, and his Martial Soul is mutated, so his physical fitness is quite average. Plus, he's lacked training for years, so he's probably not even as good as Auxiliary System Soul Master of the same level."
"Under that kind of torture, it's hard to say whether Yu Xiaogang can even make it through the night."
Ning Rongrong's expression turned somewhat unnatural. "That terrifying?"
Gu Rong looked helpless. "My little darling, do you really think that Xuan Ming kid is some kind of pushover?"
In terms of ruthlessness, Xuan Ming is no less cunning than Dugu Bo!
When it comes to scheming, this kid is no less cunning than Ning Fengzhi!
They all misjudged this kid before!
As he himself said, he just lacks manners, but being straightforward doesn't mean he's brainless!
Xuan Ming simply dislikes pretense; he's not stupid at all.