By evening, the Heaven Dou team returned to their dormitory, dragging their tired bodies after a day of special training.
"Grandfather!" Seeing Dugu Bo sitting on the sofa in the living room, Dugu Yan's eyes lit up with surprise. "Why are you here?"
She hurried over with joy.
The rest of the team, except for Yang Yunhai and Zhu Zhuqing, were stunned. Is this really Dugu Bo? Since when did the old man become such a cool middle-aged uncle?
"If I hadn't come, and that intruder from last night came again, you might have been snatched away," Dugu Bo said irritably. "I've already made my martial soul evolution public. From today on, I'll be living in your dormitory. I want to see who still dares to cause trouble!"
'Smart. As long as he's inside Heaven Dou Royal Academy and doesn't wander off, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan won't risk provoking him. This will buy enough time until the Soul Master Tournament, giving him room to stably reach rank 95.' Yang Yunhai thought to himself.
Dugu Yan had the same realization and nodded slightly.
"Alright, all of you go wash up first. After that, come down for dinner," Dugu Bo said.
Everyone returned to their rooms to wash up before gathering again in the dining hall.
At the table, Dugu Bo openly recounted what had happened that day, ridiculing Yu Tianheng without holding back.
Dugu Yan had already cut ties with Yu Tianheng and felt nothing. The others, however, looked openly disappointed. Some even sighed—none of them had expected Yu Tianheng to be such a person. At the same time, they were grateful he had left early.
No one wanted a teammate who would betray his friends.
After dinner, Dugu Bo pulled Yang Yunhai, Dugu Yan, and Zhu Zhuqing into his room.
"Xiao Hai, I've already met your teacher," Dugu Bo began. "Today's arrangements were discussed between us—including exposing the Aromatic Silk Beauty. Right now, no matter what, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan won't be foolish enough to make a move. I also need time to push my cultivation to rank 95, and moving into the academy is the perfect excuse. Last night was a wake-up call—this academy isn't completely safe, so I need to be here."
He added, "Your teacher is also staying in Heaven Dou City. With me in the open and him in the shadows, that's an extra layer of insurance."
Yang Yunhai nodded. "If I'm not wrong, the one who came last night should have been Tang Hao."
"We thought so as well," Dugu Bo said, nodding. "But for now, it's best to pin the blame on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
He sneered. "The groundwork is laid, the bait's been cast. All we need now is the right timing. The Soul Master Tournament is a grand event; they won't dare act recklessly before then. But afterward… if we dangle some weakness…"
A cold light flashed in his eyes. "Someone will definitely take the bait."
Yang Yunhai agreed. "Still, they may not stay completely quiet until then. Yu Yuanzhen might send people soon to smooth things over with you, maybe even to request borrowing the Aromatic Silk Beauty."
"Hmph, wishful thinking," Dugu Bo scoffed. "Tomorrow I'll tell Meng Shenji to reject all visitors. The firmer I stand, the more likely they'll panic later."
"That makes sense." Yang Yunhai nodded.
Dugu Bo's expression hardened. "Also, Yu Tianheng leaked your valley training methods to Shrek Academy."
'Truly a dog that can't stop eating filth.' Dugu Yan's eyes turned cold.
"It must have been the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan spying before," Dugu Bo continued. "They wouldn't dare abduct anyone from the academy, but sneaking in to peek? That they can do. That's why I'm here now. With me around, they won't dare act recklessly. If they're caught, and with Xue Ye's orders locking down the academy—"
He smirked. "We could even accuse them of treason. That would crush them."
He nodded to himself. "In any case, Xue Ye will now harbor suspicion and resentment toward the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. That helps our plans a great deal."
No wonder you're called an old schemer. Yang Yunhai smiled. "Indeed."
…
As night deepened, whispers spread throughout Heaven Dou City's inns, taverns, and even the Great Spirit Arena.
"The hell, is Yu Tianheng stupid?"
"Please don't insult pigs—pigs aren't that dumb!"
"And that Yu Xiaogang too, tricking even his own nephew… unbelievable."
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's higher-ups must be insane. What were they thinking?"
"Seriously! Those Immortal Herbs could evolve a dragon-type martial soul! Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan had snake spirits that became dragons. Yu Tianheng's martial soul was already a dragon! If he'd eaten one, can you imagine how powerful he'd be? Straight to the heavens!"
"Throwing away such an opportunity—I'm speechless."
"Hmph, Yu Tianheng is just scum!" a woman spat.
…
The night passed.
By morning at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan—
"Spirit Hall really moves fast," Sword Douluo muttered upon hearing the news.
"And rightly so," Bone Douluo sneered.
Sword Douluo nodded grimly. 'If this had happened to our little princess Rongrong, I'd have already taken up my sword.'
Ning Fengzhi, however, remained calm and composed, sipping his tea leisurely.
Meanwhile, at Shrek Academy—
"Have you heard?" Students and instructors alike buzzed with gossip.
Soon, the news reached Flender. His face darkened, and he rushed toward the wooden cabin in the back mountain.
"Flender, what's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?" Liu Erlong sensed him approaching and opened the door.
Behind her, Yu Xiaogang walked in with hands clasped behind his back.
"Xiaogang," Flender said with a frown, "something big has happened, and it concerns you."
Yu Xiaogang's face stiffened, his brow furrowing.
"Flender, come inside first," Liu Erlong urged, stepping aside.
Flender hurried in, sat down at the table, and the three faced each other.
"Because of the incident the night before, Dugu Bo went to Heaven Dou Royal Academy yesterday afternoon," Flender explained quickly. "He hadn't appeared before because he'd consumed Immortal Herbs that evolved his martial soul. They say he looks decades younger now…"
Flender recounted the rumors.
'Nine Treasure Dragon Ganoderma… Land Dragon Golden Melon… Eating them lets a dragon-type martial soul fully transform…'
Yu Xiaogang's expression shifted rapidly. His breathing quickened, and beneath the table, his fists clenched tight.
'If only I had obtained such treasures… my martial soul would have evolved into a true dragon!'
There was no doubt. His whole body trembled with suppressed longing.
(End of Chapter)
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