Chapter 152: Yu Xiaogang: The first spirit ring of thousand years? That's already outdated!
"To be frank with Sect Master Yu, just a couple of days ago, my Soul Power happened to Breakthrough to the eightieth rank. I had only just begun gathering intel on suitable Soul Beasts..."
"...and then your letter arrived."
Dugu Bo said.
"Oh? You've already broken through?"
Yu Yuanzhen looked at Dugu Bo with some surprise. Even Yu Xiaogang beside him hadn't expected that the man before them was already a Quasi-Soul Douluo.
"I was just lucky,"
Dugu Bo smiled.
The gap between a Soul Saint who was about to Breakthrough but hadn't yet, and a Quasi-Soul Douluo was still quite significant.
"Hahaha, in that case, it seems my letter arrived at just the right time."
"I imagine that as long as you can obtain this Medusa's Soul Ring, achieving the Titled Douluo rank in the future will be just around the corner for Elder Dugu."
Yu Yuanzhen laughed, painting a grand picture for Dugu Bo. Whether he could actually Breakthrough was unknown, but the encouraging words definitely had to be said.
"Since you've already broken through, I won't waste words."
"I presume when Your Excellency received the letter, you understood my purpose in doing this."
"And since Your Excellency has come here, it proves you aren't averse to joining our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect."
Hearing Yu Yuanzhen's words, Dugu Bo nodded.
"That's right, I'm not averse to joining. However, let me state upfront: if I'm not happy here, I'll leave at any time."
"You can rest assured on that point. Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect is not the kind of organization that allows entry but not exit."
Yu Yuanzhen gave Dugu Bo a satisfied look.
Originally, he had heard that Dugu Bo was a man of ambiguous morality, impervious to both soft and hard tactics, acting solely on his own whims, and with a peculiar temperament.
But after talking to him now, he didn't seem that strange at all.
After that, Yu Yuanzhen and Dugu Bo discussed some matters regarding each other's requirements or taboos.
Finding the conversation boring, Yu Xiaogang shifted his gaze to Dugu Xin beside him.
He then noticed that Dugu Xin had been staring at him all along. Seeing Yu Xiaogang look over, Dugu Xin offered him a friendly smile.
After a moment's thought, Yu Xiaogang stood up, intending to take a walk outside. Before leaving, he glanced at Dugu Xin, silently asking if he wanted to come along.
Seeing this, Dugu Xin immediately stood up and followed.
Once they reached the courtyard, Dugu Xin finally spoke.
"Young Sect Master, I heard the news that your first spirit ring is a thousand-year Soul Ring. Is that true?"
Getting straight to the point, it was clear Dugu Xin had been curious about Yu Xiaogang's situation for a long time.
"Of course,"
Yu Xiaogang nodded, though inwardly he thought, 'That information is already outdated. Now it's a thousand-year first spirit ring and a ten-thousand-year third spirit ring.'
"Hiss... Could you let me see it with my own eyes?"
Dugu Xin took a deep breath, his eyes filled with curiosity.
This was something he could only truly believe if he saw it for himself.
"...Sure, why not."
Yu Xiaogang thought for a moment and saw no issue with it.
Since Dugu Bo was aiming to join the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect anyway, letting a future ally see it wouldn't hurt.
Not long after.
"...Then it's settled. Our Dugu Family is willing to join the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect."
"Hahaha, excellent! From today onward, Elder Dugu and we are one Family. I believe you will never regret today's decision."
After some negotiation, Dugu Bo accepted the terms proposed by Yu Yuanzhen.
To be honest, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's conditions seemed very lenient in Dugu Bo's eyes.
Some were the most basic requirements, like occasionally cooperating with the Sect's actions or sharing new research findings with the Sect.
These were standard demands regardless of which force one joined.
Beyond that, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect didn't make any other excessive requests.
For example, when the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect recruited forces, they had one classic clause: newborn children of the Family with decent talent had to be sent to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for education.
The Clear Sky Sect also had similar conditions, though their attitude was even more arrogant. They generally treated such members as servants or the like.
Yu Yuanzhen didn't even mention such terms, as if the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had the confidence and self-assurance to win people's loyalty without needing to forge relationships with the next generation of their families.
"Well, since we've finished discussing, when does Elder Dugu plan to go obtain your Soul Ring?"
"I can personally lead a team to assist you."
Yu Yuanzhen asked with a smile.
"Let's depart early tomorrow morning. It just so happens my condition has been excellent lately,"
Dugu Bo said, glancing at the weather outside.
It was very clear, and looked like a stretch of sunny weather that would last a long time.
"Agreed. Then we'll meet tomorrow at the teahouse by the east gate of Heaven Dou City."
Not understanding why Dugu Bo had looked at the weather, but not dwelling on it, Yu Yuanzhen was only responsible for helping Dugu Bo cripple that Medusa.
"Then, Sect Master, I shall take my leave for now."
Dugu Bo bowed respectfully to Yu Yuanzhen. From now on, their Emerald Serpent Dugu lineage would be attached to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
"Let me see you out."
Yu Yuanzhen smiled and stood up. Subduing a Quasi-Soul Douluo without lifting a finger, and one like Dugu Bo whose mass-combat abilities were Heaven-Defying...
This deal was simply extremely profitable.
The two walked out of the reception room. Dugu Bo glanced around but didn't see his son. Just as he was wondering what to say, Yu Yuanzhen called over a servant.
"Where is Elder Dugu's son?"
"He went towards the Training Ground."
"Hmm? Why go to the Training Ground?"
"Young Master Dugu wanted to see the Young Sect Master's Soul Ring. Then, as they talked, the two headed towards the Training Ground."
Hearing the servant's report, Yu Yuanzhen waved his hand, signaling for the servant to leave.
"It seems Elder Dugu's son is also a very diligent person,"
Yu Yuanzhen praised.
"Hahaha, compared to the Young Sect Master, my son still falls far short."
"However... if possible, I wonder if I could also go see the situation for myself?"
"The first spirit ring of thousand years... When I first heard that news, I thought it was some story or rumor from a fantasy book."
"To think it was actually true. Honestly, I was so shocked back then I crushed my favorite teacup."
A flicker of curiosity shone in Dugu Bo's eyes. Among those on the Douluo Continent who knew this news, what Soul Master wouldn't be curious about a thousand-year first spirit ring?
"No problem. Let's go then."
Yu Yuanzhen grinned and gestured in a direction for Dugu Bo.
'The first spirit ring of thousand years?' Hahaha, the intel needed an update now.
Soon, under Yu Yuanzhen's lead, the two arrived at the Training Ground.
However, the scene that met their eyes caused Dugu Bo's pupils to contract slightly.
On the Training Ground, Dugu Xin was lying on his back in a spread-eagle position, panting heavily.
Not far from him, Yu Xiaogang sat calmly in a chair, reading a book.
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