The world of Douluo Dalu had always been lacking in cultivation techniques. As far as Wu Qi was concerned, he never turned down the opportunity to learn any technique.
As for the Heart Separation Control, he had no intention of practicing it long-term or devoting excessive effort to it. He simply regarded it as another tool to assist him during the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament.
His current priority was to prepare several reserve battle strategies for unexpected situations.
Half a month later, at a private estate in Heaven Dou City.
This was Dugu Bo's residence within the city. Before obtaining the Poison Core Method, he had usually lived at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, only occasionally staying at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
After mastering the Poison Core Method, he no longer needed the Ice and Fire Springs to suppress the poison in his body, so he gradually spent more time living in the city.
That day, an unexpected visitor arrived at the estate.
The moment the newcomer released a trace of Spirit Power, Dugu Bo immediately sensed it.
He had originally been planning how to arrange a duel with Chrysanthemum Douluo. Since the other party had come to him instead, there was no reason to hesitate.
Following the source of the aura, Dugu Bo pursued him all the way to a secluded valley about fifty kilometers outside the city.
"Heh, Old Poison, I didn't expect you to actually chase after me," Chrysanthemum Douluo said with a teasing smile.
Dugu Bo's fighting spirit surged as he snorted.
"Chrysanthemum Pass, if you want to fight, then fight!"
"Back then, you and Ghost Douluo hunted me down and forced me into a desperate situation. Today, it's time for me to return the favor!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo raised a hand.
"Old Poison, you're still as impatient as ever. Just because I came to see you doesn't mean I'm here to fight."
"I have no friendship with you," Dugu Bo replied coldly, though he was secretly curious.
After all, for a Titled Douluo to personally seek him out, it had to be something important.
As for what that matter was, he had no idea.
Chrysanthemum Douluo chuckled before taking a letter out of his soul tool. A playful smile spread across his face.
"Old Poison, Old Poison... You've been clever your whole life. How did you end up getting tricked so easily?"
"What is it? Has your reputation as Poison Douluo lost its bite? Or did you steal someone's prized hen?"
The letter in his hand was the very same anonymous report Wu Qi had read before it was sent from the Spirit Hall branch to the Pope's Palace.
Although Bibi Dong held some resentment toward Dugu Bo, it was obvious that whoever wrote the letter was trying to use her as a weapon. The contents were so absurd that they looked like they had been written by a three-year-old child.
Bibi Dong was no fool. There was no way she would fall for such an obvious scheme.
She casually tossed the letter aside, where Chrysanthemum Douluo happened to notice it while organizing documents in the Pope's Palace.
Since he had no missions recently, he decided to personally bring it over and have a good laugh at Dugu Bo's expense.
A dignified Titled Douluo had actually been set up through a childish prank. Dugu Bo really had become a joke.
Facing the ridicule, Dugu Bo let out a sinister laugh.
"Chrysanthemum Pass, if you want to fight, then fight! Or are you here just to argue?"
He had no interest in discussing such baseless accusations. It was obvious the other party had come simply to provoke him.
Chrysanthemum Douluo waved the letter in his hand before casually tossing it over.
"Old Poison, take a look for yourself."
Dugu Bo caught the letter and glanced through it.
His expression immediately darkened.
The contents didn't just make him look like an idiot, they also treated Spirit Hall like a fool.
Who would dare do something so ridiculous?
No wonder Chrysanthemum Douluo had mocked him so relentlessly. A mighty Titled Douluo had actually been framed by a group of insignificant nobodies, and in such an unbelievably childish way. Anyone in his position would have lost face.
But Dugu Bo had no time to dwell on it.
He had dreamed of settling the score with Chrysanthemum Douluo, and now that the opportunity had come, he had no intention of letting it slip away.
Putting the letter away, the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor appeared behind him as he assumed a battle stance.
"Chrysanthemum Pass, back then—"
Chrysanthemum Douluo interrupted him.
"Enough, Old Poison. Stop bringing up the past. If Ghost Douluo and I had really gone all out back then, do you think you would have survived?"
"Since you're so eager to fight, I assume your strength has improved over the years. Then let me see what you've accomplished."
The one Dugu Bo truly hated was Bibi Dong, not Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, who had merely been carrying out orders.
Moreover, Chrysanthemum Douluo was right. If two Super Douluo had fought him with their full strength, the newly advanced Titled Douluo he had been back then would have had virtually no chance of survival.
A difference of even a single Spirit Power level between Titled Douluo represented a tremendous gap in strength, it was nothing like the simplistic claims Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang made.
Meanwhile, the carriage carrying the Shrek Academy group successfully arrived at the Star Dou Forest.
They had no idea that the plan they were so proud of was full of obvious flaws in the eyes of Spirit Hall, and they were still feeling rather pleased with themselves.
As for the encounter between Dugu Bo and Chrysanthemum Douluo, it was merely a sparring match. Neither side intended to fight with lethal force.
Dugu Bo simply wanted to use the opportunity to demonstrate how much he had improved and finally shake off the reputation that had long been attached to his name.
The Shrek group rented rooms at a hotel in the nearby town before immediately heading into the forest.
Compared to when they had first enrolled at the academy, they were now far more experienced and familiar with navigating the forest.
The Star Dou Forest had been Xiao Wu's home for a thousand years. She knew every corner of it like the back of her hand.
She had a rough idea of where many rare heavenly treasures grew.
"Third Brother, Grandmaster, why don't we search the eastern part of the forest?" Xiao Wu suggested.
She was certain that the "immortal herb" Tang San had mentioned could be found there.
In the past, she had never known the term immortal herb. She had simply regarded these Spirit Energy-rich plants as rare heavenly treasures.
Immortal herbs were tremendously beneficial not only to Spirit Masters but also to Spirit Beasts. The Spirit Energy they contained was essential for a Spirit Beast's evolution and breakthroughs.
Yu Xiaogang hesitated for a moment, but Tang San smiled and said, "Teacher, Xiao Wu's martial spirit is a rabbit. She has an exceptional sense for locating treasures. We can trust her instincts."
Xiao Wu giggled and added, "Grandmaster, everyone, don't forget the Star Dou Forest has always been my lucky place."
Back then, after being captured by the Titan Giant Ape, she had managed to escape safely. Along the way, she had conveniently encountered a Spirit Beast that had fainted from fright, and it had happened to be the perfect one to become her Spirit Ring.
Considering everything that had happened before, everyone found Xiao Wu's explanation believable.
Before Yu Xiaogang could respond, Liu Erlong urged.
"With luck like that, we should trust Xiao Wu. Come on, let's go."
She also hoped Yu Xiaogang would finally break through the bottleneck of Level 29, so she was especially enthusiastic.
As they traveled, Ma Hongjun couldn't help muttering,
"I wonder if we'll find a Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower."
Tang San's earlier words had stayed firmly in his mind.
Hearing that, Tang San replied.
"Fatty, the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower is an extremely high-grade immortal herb. As a fire-attributed herb, it only grows near volcanoes or inside exceptionally rare treasure grounds."
"Don't worry about it too much. We'll keep searching as we travel. If we find one, it'll definitely be yours."
With that reassurance, Ma Hongjun's spirits immediately soared.
However, they also needed to help Dai Mubai obtain his next Spirit Ring. Once they found a suitable Spirit Beast, they would have to remain there until Dai Mubai finished absorbing the Spirit Ring.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
The Shrek group had gained almost nothing. During that time, they found only a small flower capable of concealing one's aura.
Tang San paid little attention to it, but Xiao Wu thought it was beautiful and wore it as an ornament.
Plants that concealed one's aura had little value on the continent. After all, most Spirit Masters conducted themselves openly and had no need to hide their presence.
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