Chapter 119: Self-Deception, Return to the Academy, Encounter with Yu Tianheng!
Yu Tianheng stood up and began pacing back and forth.
"And what does that Lin Yuan even have? Other than slightly better talent, what else does he possess?"
"In terms of background, I am the direct first heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects!"
"In terms of strength, I am already a rank thirty-one Soul Elder. Ever since entering the academy, I have never lost a single match in the Grand Soul Arena!"
"Whether it is family background, strength, or age and experience, in what way am I inferior to that milk-scented brat?"
The more Yu Tianheng spoke, the more reasonable it sounded to him. He had almost convinced himself.
Yufeng and Osler exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.
Boss…
This was the very definition of self-deception.
That Lin Yuan…
Although younger, his bearing, his looks, and that terrifying talent… other than his age and lack of an obvious family background, he did not seem inferior in the least.
And speaking of background, Lin Yuan appeared to have a close relationship with Sword Douluo Chen Xin, not to mention that little witch princess from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Deep down, both of them felt that their boss truly could not compare.
Right now, Yu Tianheng only surpassed Lin Yuan in soul power because of his age advantage.
A few days later.
At the foot of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
With the trip to the Sunset Forest concluded, Lin Yuan, Dugu Bo, and Dugu Yan finally returned to the familiar academy.
The moment they stepped through the gates, Dugu Bo slowed his pace and turned toward Lin Yuan, his expression serious.
"Kid, since you have both returned safely, this old man will not linger here any longer."
"If anything urgent happens, contact me through Yan Yan."
"In the coming days, I plan to settle an old score. I may need to leave Heaven Dou City for a while."
Dugu Yan blinked in surprise and grabbed her grandfather's arm.
"Grandpa, we just got back. Why are you leaving again?"
"Is it something dangerous?"
Dugu Bo patted his granddaughter's head.
"Do not worry. It is merely an old grievance that needs settling."
"In the past, I was burdened by the poison within my body and dared not act rashly. Now that I am completely free of it and my cultivation has advanced to rank ninety-four, some debts must be repaid."
As he spoke, Dugu Bo looked at Lin Yuan with a trace of earnestness in his tone.
"Lin Yuan, that thing you used before, called 'one-word battle armor,' has truly astonishing defensive power and amplification."
"If you have time, could you also craft one for Yan Yan?"
"While I am away, I cannot help but worry about her safety."
"Even though her martial soul has evolved, she is still too inexperienced in the face of true powerhouses."
Lin Yuan naturally understood Dugu Bo's concern.
The old poison was clearly planning to settle accounts with Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan.
He smiled and nodded.
"Rest assured, Senior."
"I already have a design concept in mind for Yan Yan's battle armor. Once I have some free time, I will begin crafting it."
"However…"
Lin Yuan changed the topic slightly and looked at Dugu Bo, a glint flashing in his eyes.
"There is no need for you to leave in such a hurry."
"You may have broken through to rank ninety-four and purified much of your soul power, but do you not wish to go one step further?"
Dugu Bo paused. "Go one step further? What do you mean?"
Lin Yuan replied calmly, "For example, condensing the inner core within your body into a complete soul core."
"You know how to condense a soul core?!"
Dugu Bo's breathing quickened. He stared at Lin Yuan in disbelief.
"I know a little," Lin Yuan said lightly. "But condensing a soul core is extremely dangerous. A single mistake could result in your body exploding."
"You would need a peerless powerhouse to protect you and guide the process with spiritual power."
"Coincidentally, I can check whether my master is available these days."
"If he is here, I can ask him to protect you and assist you in forming your soul core."
At these words, Dugu Bo was so moved that even his beard trembled.
Having a rank 99 Ultimate Douluo, Zhao Yun, personally guard him during the process?
What kind of treatment was that?
"Would this trouble your master too much?" Dugu Bo asked, both flattered and nervous.
Lin Yuan waved his hand casually.
"Not at all. We are all on the same side."
"The stronger you are, the better you can protect Yan Yan and me in the future, right?"
Dugu Bo inhaled deeply and gave Lin Yuan's shoulder a firm pat.
All his gratitude was condensed into a single word.
"Good!"
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After that, Dugu Bo departed first to prepare for the adjustments required to condense his soul core.
Meanwhile, Lin Yuan and Dugu Yan walked side by side toward the teaching building.
The two had been "missing" for an entire month. Now that they suddenly reappeared together, news spread like wildfire across Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Especially when people saw Dugu Yan intimately linking her arm with Lin Yuan, chatting and laughing like a perfect couple.
For certain individuals, this was nothing short of a bolt from the blue.
Outside the Mimicry Training Ground.
Bang!
Yu Tianheng slammed his fist into a tree trunk, shaking loose a flurry of falling leaves.
"Damn it! Are they really together?! And even laughing and talking like that?!"
Yufeng and Osler exchanged looks again, clearly enjoying the spectacle.
Osler could not resist adding fuel to the fire.
"Boss, I saw it with my own eyes."
"The way Sister Yan looked at him… tsk tsk… it was practically dripping with affection."
"If you do not act soon, it will not just be a little green over your head. It will be an entire green prairie."
Yu Tianheng trembled with rage, his face turning iron blue.
"Let us go! I want to see what kind of bewitching soup Lin Yuan fed her!"
Lin Yuan was discussing battle armor design concepts with Dugu Yan when three figures suddenly blocked their path.
At the front stood Yu Tianheng, his face as dark as water.
Behind him, Yufeng and Osler crossed their arms, watching with amused expressions.
Yu Tianheng did not erupt immediately.
He took a deep breath, forcing his stiff facial muscles to relax, trying to steady his emotions.
Ignoring Lin Yuan entirely, he fixed his burning gaze on Dugu Yan.
"Yan Yan, why were you gone for so long this time?"
"Do you know how worried I was over the past month?"
"I was even thinking that when you returned, we would go train together in the mimicry field."
However, Dugu Yan's reaction to his words was so cold that it chilled the heart.
Not only did she fail to release Lin Yuan's arm, but she pressed herself even closer to him.
Lin Yuan could clearly feel the astonishing softness and elasticity against his arm.
"Yu Tianheng."
Dugu Yan spoke coldly, her emerald eyes devoid of any warmth.
"Have I not told you many times?"
"The relationship between you and me is not that intimate."
"Please do not call me Yan Yan. You may address me as Dugu Yan."
"As for where I go and with whom, that is my private matter."
"What does it have to do with you?"
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End of Chapter