Dugu Bo was stunned when he heard Dugu Yan's words. He had indeed seen Qi Ling, but he hadn't given that kid a friendly look and had chased them all away.
Dugu Yan was willing to give her Snake Core to Qi Ling, and Dugu Bo naturally understood Qi Ling intentions. However, he only had one granddaughter, so how could he easily hand her over? That's why he deliberately made things difficult for Qi Ling.
In his heart, he didn't want his granddaughter to be in a relationship so early. Even though the boy was indeed very outstanding, Dugu Bo still said, "I've met him, and he doesn't seem as amazing as you said!"
"Impossible!" Dugu Yan raised her head and said, "Grandpa, you must be mistaken! How could Qi Ling not be outstanding? She's the first person I've ever taken a liking to!"
"It's true, Yanyan. As Titled Douluo, who would dare to speak loudly if your grandpa stood here?" Dugu Bo said.
Meng Shenji, naturally disapproving of Dugu Bo's boasting, retorted, "Hmph, Titled Douluo? I wonder who was just being called an old man!"
"You!" Dugu Bo was speechless with anger, but Dugu Yan's eyes lit up and she said, "Grandpa, you see, I knew it! Qi Ling is the most amazing! He's the first person to dare to scold Grandpa!"
"Nonsense, Yanyan, in this world, who would dare to scold Grandpa! He's just..."
Dugu Bo was racking his brains trying to figure out how to salvage his image when, just then, a melodious yet booming voice rang out from outside. " Dugu Bo! You're a piece of trash!"
The voice naturally belonged to Qi Ling, but the content of her words caused everyone present to fall into deep thought.
Dugu Bo? Titled Douluo with unparalleled strength, isn't he respected everywhere? When has someone like him ever been called trash?
After the initial shock, Dugu Yan was the first to laugh, "Hehe, it's him! This is Qi Ling! Grandpa, you see, I told you Qi Ling was amazing!"
"This brat dares to insult me like that! I'll teach him a lesson!" Dugu Bo was furious and rushed out the door in a flash.
"Oh! Grandpa, you mustn't hurt Qi Ling!" Dugu Yan shouted from behind, but Dugu Bo couldn't listen at all.
At this moment, Qi Ling did not leave Heaven Dou Academy with the Shrek Academy members. Instead, she went to the square in front of the academy and, using the characteristics of her Nine Heavens Dragon Roar, shouted the shocking words, " Dugu Bo, you're a piece of trash!"
It wasn't that Qi Ling didn't want to leave or insisted on staying to annoy Dugu Bo; he wanted to leave but couldn't because the system gave him another mission just as he was about to leave, a mission he couldn't refuse.
[Ding! A choice has been detected for the host. Please choose from the following options!]
Option 1: Leave Heaven Dou Academy, avoid any conflict with Dugu Bo, and preserve your strength as much as possible. Rewards: 45% survival rate, one low-level Soul Tool, +10 Gold Soul Coin, Shrek's aura -20, and Faction Points -1.
Option Two: Gain the praise of Dugu Bo and the affections of Dugu Yan, compromise with them, and stay at the Heaven Dou Academy. Rewards: Title "Spineless," Soul Power Level -1, Shrek Academy's favorability -20%.
Option 3: Represent Shrek in a battle against Dugu Bo and last for ten minutes. Before the match, shout at Dugu Bo, " Dugu Bo, you're a piece of trash!" to vent the anger of the Shrek Academy members. Rewards: Shrek's momentum +10, Faction Points +1, host charm +1, Poison-Avoidance Pill (one-time use) +1, and the Heaven-defying artifact: Seven-Treasure White Jade Wheel.
Looking at these options, Qi Ling felt utterly bewildered. Why wasn't she clashing with Dugu Bo? Her survival rate was less than 50%! Was this old guy planning to eliminate her completely?
As for the other reason why Qi Ling couldn't stay, it was the reward of the third option: the Seven-Treasure White Jade Wheel! This was a divine artifact capable of defying fate and giving people a new lease on life; its value was unimaginable!
Even if it's just for this one reward, the risk is worth taking, not to mention that the system also prepared a " Poison Douluo Poison-Avoidance Pill " for him, which is equivalent to crippling most of Dugu Bo's power.
As for the rest, that depends on how you handle it!
[Ding dong! Congratulations, host, you have selected option three: Represent Shrek in a battle against Dugu Bo, and last for ten minutes. Before the match, shout at Dugu Bo, " Dugu Bo, you're a piece of trash!" to avenge the Shrek Academy members. Rewards: Shrek's Momentum +10, Faction Points +1, Host's Charm +1, Poison-Avoidance Pill (one-time use) +1, Heaven-Defying Fate-Changing Artifact: Seven-Treasure White Jade Wheel.]
And so, the scene that unfolded earlier occurred, with Qi Ling shouting, " Dugu Bo, you're a piece of trash!" Her voice echoed in all directions, resounding throughout every corner of the Heaven Dou Academy.
The students of the Heaven Dou Academy couldn't help but wonder: Who exactly is Dugu Bo? Why is he considered a piece of trash? They were even more curious about who was shouting this, and how his voice could carry so far.
While the Shrek Academy members were searching for Qi Ling at the entrance of the Heaven Dou Academy, they were surprised to suddenly hear Qi Ling's voice coming from inside the Heaven Dou Academy.
" Qi Ling? Why hasn't he come out yet?" Flender asked in surprise.
After they heard what Qi Ling said, they looked at each other, not knowing what to say. Having just experienced Dugu Bo's power, they didn't even have the courage to stand in front of Dugu Bo, let alone insult Dugu Bo like that.
"It's Boss Qi! It really is Boss Qi!" Ma Hongjun exclaimed in surprise. "Haha, Boss Qi did a great job cursing! That Dugu Bo is just trash!"
Dai Mubai also said admiringly, " Qi Ling is indeed extraordinary. Just thinking about Dugu Bo makes my legs go weak, let alone scolding him like that."
"That idiot! He's just provoking Dugu Bo!" Flender sighed. "Even if he wanted to avenge Shrek, he was being far too impulsive!"
The Grandmaster then said directly, "Let's go back and rescue Qi Ling!"
"What, this time you're not prioritizing safety and conserving your strength?" Flender chuckled.
"What's the point of preserving them! If we really extinguish the last bit of spirit in these children, it's no different from killing them!" the Grandmaster said.
"Alright, in that case, let's all go back and rescue Qi Ling!" Flender said. "Like I said before, however many Shrek members come, that many must leave!"
Of all those heading towards the plaza, the first to arrive was naturally Dugu Bo, the strongest among them!
His figure appeared silently like mist in the open space in front of Qi Ling, his face filled with barely suppressed rage as he said, "Kid, it seems you're really tired of living. Have you thought about how you want to die?"
" Dugu Bo, you've come," Qi Ling laughed. "Even though you're here, I still have to say: you, Dugu Bo, are nothing but trash!"