Hearing Jiang Yunzhou greet them like that, everyone was stunned.
Ning Rongrong pouted and smiled, "Teacher, do you even hear what you're saying?"
"Still early?" She pointed at the sun in the sky. "It's almost noon!"
Jiang Yunzhou chuckled, completely unbothered.
"Alright, are you all ready? If you're ready, we'll leave now."
"Teacher, where are we going?" Xiaowu bounced over and hugged his arm.
"Falling Moon Forest. You should know where that is, right?"
He genuinely hadn't been there; he was a proud road-idiot.
Near Tian Dou City, any coachman would know where the Falling Moon Forest was.
Ning Rongrong giggled and interjected, "Teacher, whether we know or not isn't important. As long as the coachman knows, it's fine!"
Jiang Yunzhou scoffed, "Who told you we're taking a carriage? Is the movement technique I gave you just for show? This is a good chance for you to practice your movement technique..."
He turned to Shui Bing'er, "Little Bing'er, I remember you have a Spirit Ability called Phoenix Wing Sky Soar, which allows you to fly, right?"
"Yes, I can fly, Teacher. Do you want to see my wings?"
"Seeing them is fine, but I mainly wanted to say that for this journey, you'll be the one flying me."
Shui Bing'er paused, then her earlobes turned slightly red as she understood. "Really? Teacher... do you want me to carry you as I fly, or... ride on me as I fly?"
Jiang Yunzhou said with a straight face, "Whatever's most comfortable."
The other four girls immediately widened their eyes: Why did such a good thing fall to her?
Shui Bing'er was a little happy inside; she could get close to him.
But she was still a little worried, "Hehe~~ Teacher, if you want to ride me, I might... only be able to last for a little while."
Her spirit power was limited, so she really couldn't fly too far.
Jiang Yunzhou waved his hand, "What's the big deal? I just want to experience it."
Zhu Zhuqing stood by, observing with cold eyes.
She had seen through it all.
These few people, except for herself, every single one of them would make a suggestive remark whenever they got a chance.
It was hilarious. Didn't they know that 'not contending is contending'?
Didn't they know that she once had Teacher carry her the whole way?
A bunch of little nobodies, just wait... wait until her skin gets a little thicker... Just as the five of them, filled with excitement, were about to step out of the academy gates.
Jiang Yunzhou suddenly frowned, sensing an unusual aura.
A pressure belonging to a Titled Douluo was approaching Supreme Academy without concealment.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, turned to the five behind him, and said, "We have an unfriendly guest. You all go back inside first."
His tone was light, yet it carried an undeniable authority.
The girls exchanged glances, didn't ask a single question, and obediently retreated back into the house.
The moment their figures disappeared through the doorway—
A slender, spear-like figure with dark green hair and beard arrived in mid-air.
His emerald green eyes held a chilling intent. The newcomer was none other than Dugu Bo.
"Jiang Yunzhou?"
"Dugu Bo?"
The two spoke almost simultaneously, and the moment their gazes met, their identities were clear to each other.
Dugu Bo floated down, landing in front of Jiang Yunzhou. The pressure of a Titled Douluo surged out like a tide, attempting to overpower the other party.
But Jiang Yunzhou stood there as if nothing was happening, not even a flicker of his brow.
Titled Douluo? He had beaten one before.
He thought to himself: I was just about to go to the Yin Yang Two Extremes Eye, and unexpectedly, the owner is already here. What a coincidence!
"Poison Douluo, what brings you here?"
Dugu Bo scrutinized him for a few moments, then snorted coldly, "I just returned to the city, and someone asked me to 'guide' you a bit. You, young man, should know my intentions."
Jiang Yunzhou smiled, "Oh, I know them very well."
He suddenly changed the subject, asking leisurely, "By the way, has your granddaughter... returned to Tian Dou City?"
Dugu Bo was stunned, completely missing the rhythm. "I'm here to teach you a lesson. Why bring up my granddaughter?"
Jiang Yunzhou laughed heartily, "Poison Douluo, you might not understand. My Supreme Academy isn't a place just anyone can barge into."
"If you're here to give a gift, I welcome you; if you're here to cause trouble... I'm afraid you'll have to leave something behind, perhaps your granddaughter as an apology."
Dugu Bo's face completely turned cold. "Young man, your tone isn't small!"
As he finished speaking, a small, emerald-like snake slithered out from his collar, hissing and flicking its tongue, radiating murderous intent.
Jiang Yunzhou raised an eyebrow and glanced at it, "Nine-Section Emerald? A top-grade among Zhu Ye Qing... stewing it into soup should be very nourishing."
The atmosphere instantly tensed.
Dugu Bo already felt disrespected and was suppressing his anger. Now the other party was actually eyeing his beloved snake?
He was practically asking for death!
Jiang Yunzhou continued to add fuel to the fire, "How about this? You give me this little snake as a gift, or send your granddaughter to be my disciple as an apology? How about I let you leave?"
He wanted to push this old poisoner, to see if he could still endure it.
"You're asking for death!"
Dugu Bo was completely enraged. Nine spirit rings burst forth, and the pressure of a Titled Douluo swept across the entire area!
The five girls peeking from behind the door couldn't help but hold their breath.
Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er looked nervous, "It's the Poison Douluo! Will Teacher be alright?"
Ning Rongrong, however, let out a chuckle, "You should worry about that old man instead."
In that instant, Jiang Yunzhou's figure flickered, appearing illusory.
When he focused again, the Nine-Section Emerald was already struggling and writhing in his hand, unable to break free in the slightest.
"Old poisoner, I'll be taking this snake."
His voice was laced with a smile, and behind him, eight spirit rings slowly appeared.
Dugu Bo was completely bewildered. He hadn't even seen how the other party had attacked. He was starting to panic.
Although he didn't understand musical instruments, he was quite good at beating a retreat.
At this moment, he felt that he probably shouldn't have come. Even if he had to come, wouldn't it have been better to be polite?
Why did he have to put on such a high-and-mighty act?
Alas, it was too late to say anything now. If not for a favor he owed, he wouldn't have wanted to trouble Jiang Yunzhou. He wasn't unaware of this kid's battle records.
"Let go of my Emerald! Otherwise, I'll make sure not a single blade of grass grows in your academy!"
Dugu Bo shouted, feigning ferocity.
Jiang Yunzhou, however, smiled and dangled the little snake in his hand. "I'm scared, so I just acted first, didn't I?"
"If you want to fight, hurry up. Once I make my move, you won't have a chance."
Dugu Bo was half-skeptical, but as a Titled Douluo, he couldn't just admit defeat directly.
He gritted his teeth, "You asked for this!"
"Seventh Spirit Ability: Serpent Emperor True Body!"
He planned to unleash his ultimate move directly, to decide the victor in one blow. Regardless of the outcome, at least going through the motions would give him something to report.
But just as the phantom of the Azure Scaled Serpent Emperor had just solidified—
Jiang Yunzhou simply spoke lightly:
"One sword, severing all techniques."
With a casual wave, a silent sword qi entered Dugu Bo's body.
The next moment, Dugu Bo's entire body stiffened, and the circulation of his spirit power abruptly ceased!
His ultimate move was forcibly suppressed, and the backlash of spirit power surged like a tide... "Puff!"
He spat out a mouthful of old blood, his robes tore, and a deep, bone-visible sword wound appeared on his body, fresh blood gushing out.
At this moment, he was truly afraid.
Just one move? And he was injured?
"You... are you really a Soul Douluo?" His voice trembled, his eyes filled with horror.
Jiang Yunzhou tilted his head and retorted, "Are you a fake Titled Douluo?"