Although Xue Qinghe told Wang Li that he could confidently go to Tiandou City, Wang Li chose not to. For the next three months, he remained at Tiandou Royal Academy.
On this particular day,
Qin Ming was teaching when his gaze casually swept into the distance. Suddenly, he noticed a middle-aged man in a gray robe standing beneath a tree far away. The man emitted no aura at all, appearing no different from an ordinary person.
But how could an ordinary person enter Tiandou Royal Academy without making a sound? Judging from the situation, he had already been there for quite some time.
A chill ran down Qin Ming's back. Where had this expert come from? And what level of strength did he possess?
Qin Ming's sudden change in expression drew everyone's attention. When they followed his gaze,
Dugu Yan cried out in surprise:
"Grandpa!"
Forgetting entirely that they were in the middle of class, she grabbed Wang Li and ran toward Dugu Bo.
Qin Ming was stunned upon hearing this. That was the Poison Douluo? It really was the Poison Douluo! Looking closely, there were indeed a few similarities,but why did Poison Douluo look younger now?
Matters concerning a Titled Douluo were not something he dared to question. Turning to the others, he said:
"It seems His Excellency the Jade Phosphor Crown has come to visit Dugu Yan and Wang Li. We'll end today's match here. Go back and strengthen your soul power cultivation. Dugu Yan has already taken the lead in breaking through to rank 40. You all need to work harder."
Oslo, Yufeng, Shimo, Shimo (the other), and Ye Lingling all nodded in agreement.
In truth, over the past three months, stimulated by Wang Li's rapid progress, they had also trained diligently. Although all of them had improved somewhat, the first to break through to rank 40 was Dugu Yan.
…
Meanwhile, on the other side,
As soon as Dugu Yan reached Dugu Bo's side, she immediately began speaking in a spoiled tone, recounting all her grievances:
"Grandpa, you have no idea how much Xiao Li and I suffered while you were in seclusion…"
Adding a bit of embellishment, she told him everything that had happened. Then she said sweetly:
"Grandpa, you have to stand up for us!"
After listening, Dugu Bo's eyes flashed with a fierce light. He said in a low voice:
"Salas. The Spirit Hall. Do they think I, Dugu Bo, do not exist? Yan Yan, Xiao Li, I'll head to Tiandou City right now!"
But Wang Li shook his head.
"Sister Yan Yan, Grandpa, even if we go to Tiandou City now,let alone teaching Salas a lesson,even killing him wouldn't mean much for us. It would only make the Spirit Hall pay even more attention to us."
"Grandpa, now that you've come out of seclusion, we have more important matters to handle,the Star Luo Empire and the Min Clan. The sooner we deal with it, the better."
"Since Sister Yan Yan has broken through to rank 40, we can request a long leave and take care of everything at once."
Dugu Yan was deeply moved. Wang Li had always been thinking about her matters. Feeling distressed for him, she asked:
"Then what about the injustice you suffered?"
Wang Li replied calmly:
"All of this happened because my talent is too great and my cultivation progresses too quickly. Since that's the case, I'll cultivate even faster,until they are shocked and filled with regret."
Dugu Bo was extremely pleased,first because Dugu Yan had broken through to rank 40, and second because of Wang Li's mindset. Smiling, he said:
"Good, good, good. Xiao Li, you won't suffer this grievance in vain. Grandpa will definitely get justice for you!"
Then Dugu Bo released his aura for a brief instant before withdrawing it again.
But that brief moment was enough for Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin to sense it. Feeling that terrifying aura, the three of them hurried over.
Upon seeing Dugu Bo, all three were shocked. The middle-aged man before them looked vastly different from how Dugu Bo used to appear.
However, the aura was unmistakable. All three respectfully said:
"Your Excellency, Jade Phosphor Crown."
Dugu Bo nodded and said:
"I came to visit my granddaughter and grandson-in-law. Yan Yan has just broken through to rank 40, so I will personally take them to hunt a soul beast and obtain her fourth soul ring. After that, I will guide them for a period of time."
"So that no one takes advantage of my absence to bully my granddaughter and grandson-in-law again."
Hearing this, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin had nothing to object to. First, Dugu Bo would undoubtedly find the most suitable fourth soul ring for Dugu Yan. Second, with his protection, Dugu Yan and Wang Li would be much safer. Furthermore, guidance from a Titled Douluo would help them improve more quickly.
Thus, Meng Shenji solemnly said:
"We understand. Your Excellency may take Dugu Yan and Wang Li at any time. As for what happened before, it will never occur again. We will protect our students well. In the future, you may rest assured when sending Dugu Yan and Wang Li back."
Dugu Bo replied indifferently:
"I hope so."
He then smiled at Dugu Yan and Wang Li.
"Is there anything you need to bring? If not, we'll set off."
Both Dugu Yan and Wang Li shook their heads. They possessed storage soul tools, so there was nothing else to prepare.
Immediately afterward, Dugu Bo took Dugu Yan and Wang Li into the air and flew away. The burst of aura at that moment left Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin stunned.
Bai Baoshan said in a deep voice:
"Not only has his appearance changed, but his aura is far stronger. It seems His Excellency has improved again."
Zhi Lin nodded and took a deep breath.
"That's good. With His Excellency's strength increasing, Wang Li will be even safer and can grow smoothly."
Meng Shenji's eyes gleamed as he sighed:
"His martial spirit attribute is poison. If his strength has increased, that means his poison is even more formidable. If this news spreads, Salas will surely have a headache."
…
After taking Dugu Yan and Wang Li, Dugu Bo's primary destination was naturally the Star Luo Empire. However, the Star Dou Great Forest lay at the border between the Tiandou Empire and the Star Luo Empire.
It was perfect,they could first head to the Star Dou Great Forest, find a suitable soul beast for Dugu Yan's fourth soul ring, and then cross the forest into Star Luo territory.
Dugu Bo's speed was naturally astonishing. In just half a day, they passed through the Silves Kingdom and entered the Balak Kingdom.
Wang Li glanced toward the distance. He was looking in the direction of the Lima Plains, though he wasn't certain whether it lay that way.
Soon, he withdrew his gaze. At this time, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the other five members of the Shrek Seven Devils were probably undergoing Yu Xiaogang's devilish training.
They were either running or participating in spirit battles. With him as a comparison, he wondered what their current mindset might be.
Wang Li thought to himself,
If Tang San was working frantically, believing he was catching up, then when they met again, how despairing would he be?
Of course, he would "properly comfort" Tang San and Xiao Wu again…
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