"I'll follow your instructions completely, young friend."
Dugu Bo nodded toward Ye Tian, readily agreeing.
At this point, aside from doing his utmost to cooperate, he had no other thoughts.
Perhaps Ye Tian truly could bring them liberation!
Dugu Yan supported Dugu Xin and said crisply, "Your Excellency, esteemed guests, the carriage is ready and waiting in the backyard."
"Thank you, Miss Dugu."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan looked shyly at Ye Tian and shook her head.
"You're welcome, and thank you for your pill."
"If it weren't for young brother Ye Tian's pill, I'm afraid I would have lost half my life," Dugu Xin chimed in.
Surprised by Ye Tian's youth, he couldn't help but ask, "Might I ask how long young brother Ye Tian has been cultivating?"
"Two years and eight months, a bit more..."
Before Ye Tian could answer, Qian Renxue spoke up first on his behalf.
She was two or three days older than Ye Tian.
Naturally, she remembered it very clearly.
"Hiss!"
Dugu Bo was shocked once again.
At this age, he was already a level 28 Soul Grandmaster!
Dugu Yan was also somewhat dumbfounded.
Wasn't Ye Tian's height too deceptive?
But thinking of his two Purple Spirit Rings, Dugu Yan felt somewhat relieved.
According to her grandfather's explanation...
Attaching Spirit Rings would bring some increase in physical strength to a Soul Master.
To a certain extent,
it had a growth-promoting effect.
"This... this talent is just too monstrous, isn't it?"
Dugu Xin was astounded.
He had cultivated for nearly twenty-four years and was only a level 52 Soul King now!
Comparing people really could make one despair.
"Just luck," Ye Tian said with a friendly smile toward Dugu Yan. He glanced at the green spiky hair damp with sweat and nodded slightly in greeting,
then turned to look at Qian Renxue...
Ye Tian hadn't forgotten that he was essentially using the angel to command the crocodile king.
"Little Xue, shall we set off now?"
"Yes, let's go now!"
Qian Renxue nodded emphatically, smiling as she grabbed Ye Tian's hand and pulled him forward in large strides.
Not forgetting to look back and instruct:
"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, let's go."
"Alright."
Jin E nodded slightly, strolling leisurely behind Qian Renxue and the others.
He seemed slow,
but his movement speed matched that of Ye Tian and the others.
"Huh?"
Jin Yue'er looked at her empty right hand, then at Ye Tian's back,
hurriedly rushed out, calling out:
"Sister Xue, wait for me!"
"Luck?! I wish I had that kind of luck too!"
Dugu Xin wailed mournfully.
"Can't you use your brain? Can those two Thousand-Year Spirit Rings be explained away by mere luck? I'd like to luckily break through to Titled Douluo too..."
Dugu Bo glared angrily, flicking his sleeves.
"Hmph! Hurry up and follow."
"Father, can't I even fantasize a little?"
"..."
"Speaking of which, old man, I really feel like I've heard the name Ye Tian somewhere before..."
"..."
Everyone closely followed behind Ye Tian and the others.
The pain from Dugu Xin's Serpent Venom Backlash had slightly subsided;
he no longer needed Dugu Bo to support him and could move with Dugu Yan's assistance.
Those ink-green eyes had been fixed on Ye Tian the entire way.
Finally,
as they reached the backyard, he remembered.
Ahead of them,
a luxurious carriage pulled by three Celestial Soul Steeds was already parked there.
Dugu Xin's eyes shone with a peculiar light,
eager to share his realization with Dugu Bo.
Before he could tug on Dugu Bo's sleeve, he let out an exclamation.
"Ah! Damn it!"
"Old man, what are you doing?!"
At this moment, Dugu Bo had already picked up his thirty-year-old son horizontally in his arms.
"What do you think? Carrying you into the carriage, of course."
"I can walk myself!"
"Shut up! Don't waste His Excellency's time."
"Uh—"
Dugu Xin's face flushed red.
Looking ahead again, Ye Tian and the others had already boarded the carriage.
"Haha..."
Dugu Yan giggled as she stepped onto the carriage, lifted the curtain, and urged:
"Grandpa, hurry up~"
"Right away, right away."
Dugu Xin shamefully wrapped his arms around his old father's neck and said urgently:
"Old man, I just remembered something!"
"What is it?"
Dugu Bo looked puzzled.
"Ye Tian!"
Dugu Xin reminded him.
"He's the Holy Maiden Disciple of Spirit Hall, rumored to be the first Food-type Soul Master with Innate Full Spirit Power in history!"
"The Food-type with Innate Full Spirit Power is him!"
Dugu Bo raised his eyebrows,
"And then?"
Dugu Bo had also heard of Ye Tian, this unprecedented support-type genius.
But even with this identity, what did it have to do with what they were about to do now?
"Do you think he might become the future Holy Son?"
Dugu Xin's voice sounded in his ear, causing Dugu Bo's pupils to instantly tremble.
In the eyes of the entire Soul Master Realm,
the Pope and Holy Son or Saintess of Spirit Hall were like the emperor and crown prince of an empire.
Now that Qian Xunji had died unexpectedly,
the next Pope would undoubtedly be the current Spirit Hall Saintess, Bi Bi Dong.
This was why
Qian Daoliu felt that appointing someone else would cause turmoil and suspicion.
And now Ye Tian held the prestigious position of Holy Maiden Disciple.
According to Dugu Xin's thinking, if Bi Bi Dong succeeded as Pope and Ye Tian became the Holy Son, then he would undoubtedly have a great chance of becoming Pope!
But Dugu Bo felt this possibility was unlikely...
A Food-type Soul Master was destined not to be pushed onto the papal throne.
It wasn't as if the Qian Family had no other candidates.
Even if there was such a possibility,
Dugu Bo didn't want to take risks with the Dugu Family.
Political struggles were often more cruel and dangerous than real swords and spears.
If things went wrong...
even nine generations of family could be implicated.
Dugu Bo had no intention of seeking merit by supporting the future ruler.
"Behave! Don't entertain improper thoughts."
Dugu Bo coldly warned.
"Tch! I was just reminding you to treat him with more respect. Even if we can't befriend him, we shouldn't offend him, right?"
Dugu Xin wore an expression of grievance.
He allowed Dugu Bo to carry him and stuff him into the carriage.
Inside the carriage,
Jin Yue'er watched Dugu Bo and his son through the window and asked puzzledly, "Grandpa, what are they muttering about?"
"Nothing important."
Golden Crocodile Douluo glanced at Ye Tian and replied with a smile.
"..."
Ye Tian raised an eyebrow.
Could it be that Dugu Bo and the others were talking about him?
Soon,
Dugu Bo carried Dugu Xin into the carriage.
"Hey, you! Come drive the carriage quickly!"
Dugu Yan leaned out and shouted at the top of her voice toward the backyard gate.
"Yes! Young Miss!"
A rough voice immediately responded.
Soon,
as the carriage sank slightly and a whip cracked, the carriage began moving unsteadily.
The three fine horses ran faster and faster,
passing through streets and the city gate, speeding off toward the direction of Sunset Forest.
Inside the carriage,
Dugu Bo and his son sat on one side with Golden Crocodile.
Ye Tian was sandwiched between Jin Yue'er and Qian Renxue, both leaning against his shoulders.
Dugu Yan sat beside Jin Yue'er, her eyes occasionally drifting toward Ye Tian and the two heads resting on his shoulders with a peculiar expression.
In the relatively confined space, she finally noticed the unusual phenomena surrounding Ye Tian and caught the extraordinary Pill Fragrance wafting from him.
Ahem!
Suddenly, Dugu Xin cleared his throat twice, rubbing his hands together awkwardly as he looked at Ye Tian with some embarrassment. "Little brother Ye Tian, my Serpent Venom is acting up again. Do you think you could... hehe..."
"..."
Ye Tian glanced toward Dugu Xin. The green hair previously soaked with sweat had dried, and his complexion was no longer pale—clearly, the Serpent Venom had been suppressed. However, since Ye Tian was in a good mood, he didn't press the issue too much.
He nodded. "Of course, no problem."
With those words, Ye Tian took out two bottles of Pills and handed them to Dugu Xin.
"Haha! You're truly generous, little brother Ye Tian!" Dugu Xin joyfully accepted the two bottles, then coughed dryly again. "How long can these Pills be preserved?"
"..."
Dugu Bo's eyebrow twitched, his old face flushing with embarrassment. Asking for Pills was one thing, but inquiring about their shelf life? Wasn't that clearly stockpiling them?
Dugu Yan also lowered her head but perked up her ears to listen.
Ye Tian couldn't help but chuckle. "If completely sealed, they'll last for years without issue."
Gasp!
The moment he spoke, Dugu Xin couldn't help but inhale sharply, his eyes widening in admiration. "Little brother, you truly are a heaven-sent genius!"
"??!"
Dugu Bo opened his eyes wide, and Dugu Yan looked up in astonishment. Could a Food-type Soul Master really accomplish this?
"Hmph hmph~"
"There are plenty more amazing things about Ye Tian!" Jin Yue'er opened her eyes, looking immensely proud, then turned to Ye Tian with a pleading expression, mimicking Dugu Xin by rubbing her hands together.
"Hehe~ Ye Tian~"
"Just this once," Ye Tian said helplessly, taking out two bottles of Pills and placing them in Jin Yue'er's hands.
"Haha~ Ye Tian, I love you to death!" Jin Yue'er raised her hands in celebration. If not for the limited space, she would have surely pounced on him.
"Alright, alright, use them sparingly," Ye Tian waved his hand, signaling for her to sit down, then placed two more bottles in Qian Renxue's lap.
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