"Do you know who I am?" Dugu Yan looked at Yu Tianheng with slight surprise, her fingers clenching slightly.
Yu Tianheng smiled slightly, "The name of Poison Douluo Dugu Bo resounds throughout the continent. He single-handedly made the Spirit Hall wary of him. How could I not know about him?"
He looked at Dugu Yan as he spoke, "It is said that Senior Dugu Bo has a granddaughter, which must be you. The fact that you were able to raise such an outstanding granddaughter only shows how extraordinary you are. Of course, Miss Dugu Yan, you are also a person of exceptional talent."
Dugu Yan's clenched fingers tightened suddenly. Over the years, she had grown accustomed to hearing others' fear and slander of her grandfather, but hearing such praise from a stranger now filled her chest with a long-lost warmth.
The gentle twilight washed over her ears, slowly melting away her guarded coldness. "You know your stuff." She turned her face away, but the corners of her lips involuntarily turned up. "If there's a chance, Grandpa could teach you how to use poison."
"It would be an honor for me Yu Tianheng, to personally meet Poison Douluo, a senior figure in the Soul Master World!" Yu Tianheng continued.
"This is our first time meeting, let me introduce myself."
"My name is Yu Tianheng. My Martial Soul is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, the Power Attack System Beast Martial Soul in the world. I come from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, one of the Upper Three Sects, and I am a direct descendant. My grandfather is Yu Yuanzhen, the current patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, with the title Thunder Douluo. I am the next patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, currently fifteen years old, and my Soul Power Level is 43."
Yu Tianheng began to explain, giving a very detailed account.
Upon hearing this series of introductions, Dugu Yan's fingers, gripping the hem of her clothes, trembled slightly, and her emerald eyes were filled with disbelief.
Among her peers, she was already considered a genius due to her Jade Phosphorus Snake Martial Soul and poison skills. However, the boy standing in front of her at this moment had cultivated his Soul Power to such a terrifying level at the same age.
The air seemed to freeze for a moment. Dugu Yan opened her mouth, but no sound came out.
She recalled the days and nights she had spent diligently cultivating herself, thinking she was already among the best of her peers, but compared to the person in front of her, she seemed so insignificant.
If he were to say that he was a genius admired by all, then Yu Tianheng would be a peerless genius standing on the clouds, a talent that appears only once in a century.
After a moment of silence, Dugu Yan opened her mouth slightly. "My name is Dugu Yan, my Martial Soul Jade Phosphorus Snake, and I'm fifteen years old, about the same age as you." She then gave a bitter smile, "Unfortunately, my Soul Power Level is only 32, far inferior to yours!"
"To reach the third ring of cultivation before the age of fifteen is already quite remarkable. Don't underestimate yourself. You are actually very outstanding; even in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, you would be among the top students."
Dugu Yan looked at Yu Tianheng and saw no mockery in his eyes, only encouragement.
Immediately afterwards, Yu Tianheng extended his hand again. "It's a pleasure to meet you. Let's be friends."
Dugu Yan stared at that slender, jade-like hand, her emerald eyes filled with hesitation.
Her Jade Phosphorus Snake Martial Soul possessed potent venom, and upon learning this, almost no one wanted to get close to her. As a result, she had only cultivated with her grandfather since childhood and had almost no contact with peers, let alone men other than her grandfather. Instinctively, she shrank back and tentatively asked, "Aren't you afraid of being poisoned by my Jade Phosphorus Snake Martial Soul?"
Yu Tianheng shook his head with a smile, "What's there to be afraid of? Even if you really use poison on me, you might not be able to hurt me. Come on."
Dugu Yan bit her lower lip, and finally gently placed her fingertips, stained with emerald green patterns, on it.
The instant the panels touched, a tingling tremor shot from their fingertips up their spine—not the stinging pain of a poison invading, but the warmth from Yu Tianheng's palm, like a charcoal fire suddenly leaping into their arms on a winter's day.
Yu Tianheng gently squeezed Dugu Yan's hand, his fingers lightly caressing it.
Dugu Yan's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately withdrew her hand, turning her face away, her ear tips slightly flushed.
The lingering warmth of her palm burned the panel, and a strange emotion surged through her chest, more overwhelming than any poison. She gritted her teeth inwardly, feeling both ashamed and annoyed, yet unable to resist the anticipation of the next such "dangerous" touch.
Seeing her like this, Yu Tianheng couldn't help but chuckle to himself: After all, she's just a naive fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl!
Dugu Yan thought to herself: How could this person be like this, touching me like that right away? It's so rude of him.
Behind them, Song Guan, who witnessed this scene, almost burst out laughing, "I never expected this! Yu Tianheng, who is usually so serious, has such a side to him. It seems he truly values Dugu Yan."
If Song Guan was watching with a "let's have a good laugh" attitude, then Lan Lingmeng was gritting her teeth: Lan Lingmeng it, in terms of family background, cultivation, and appearance, how am I inferior to that young girl who just entered school? Why is Yu Tianheng so different towards her, but completely indifferent to me?
A feeling called "jealousy" quietly rose in Lan Lingmeng's heart.
After calming herself, Dugu Yan looked at Yu Tianheng and said, "I was cultivating just now when I was suddenly startled by a dragon's roar. As far as I know, you seem to be the only Soul Master in the entire Heaven Dou Royal Academy with a Dragon-type Martial Soul." At this point, Dugu Yan asked in a questioning tone, "Did you cause it?"
Yu Tianheng nodded. "Yes, some people caused trouble earlier. I didn't want to start a fight, so I released my Martial Soul to intimidate them. Fortunately, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul still has some prestige on the continent, and it forced them to retreat."
"Of course, if this matter has disturbed your cultivation, then I apologize."
After hearing this, Dugu Yan waved her hand and said, "No need for an apology. I was just curious and came to find out. Even if I understand the situation, I won't bother you any longer. Farewell." With that, she turned and left the Heaven's Chosen Society.
Having finally waited for Dugu Yan, how could Yu Tianheng let her leave like this!
He immediately hurried after them.
He stopped Dugu Yan, explained that he had disturbed her cultivation, felt very guilty, and decided to apologize and invite her to dinner.
Seeing that Yu Tianheng's tone was sincere, Dugu Yan agreed to the request.
That evening, Yu Tianheng took Dugu Yan by carriage to the Xidun Grand Hotel, the best hotel in Heaven Dou City, for dinner.
The Xidun Grand Hotel is located in the heart of the Heaven Dou Imperial City. Its exterior walls are made of white marble, with exquisite reliefs depicting captivating mythological stories. The gilded decorations gleam under the lights, showcasing unparalleled luxury and prestige.
This is a place only wealthy merchants or nobles of high status are qualified to enter.
It is something that ordinary people can only dream of but never achieve.
Fortunately, Yu Tianheng had made a fortune earlier and was now quite wealthy, so he could afford to spend his money.
Yu Tianheng led Dugu Yan into the Xidun Grand Hotel.
Upon entering the hotel, a giant crystal chandelier hangs in the high-ceilinged lobby, refracting a dreamlike light.
The floor was covered with exquisite carpets, the walls were adorned with oil paintings by renowned artists, and the air was filled with a delicate fragrance. Among the guests coming and going were noblemen dressed in fine clothes, whose every gesture exuded elegance and nobility.