Chapter 36: The Dragon Duke and Serpent Crone Depart
Douluo: Dugu Bo's Life Simulator
Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well
Three shocked voices rang through the valley.
"What?"
"Martial soul fusion skill?"
Dugu Yan and Meng Yiran ran back, panting, and told what had just happened. Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang immediately reacted.
After listening, Dugu Bo looked at Meng Shu.
"What do you think?"
Meng Shu pondered.
"Based on what Yiran said, she and Miss Yan'er can indeed perform a martial soul fusion. As for why it failed…"
"It should be because they've only just met. Their mutual understanding isn't enough."
As he spoke, he glanced at Chao Tianxiang, a trace of nostalgia in his eyes.
Dugu Bo nodded.
"Then let Yiran stay here. She can build understanding with Yan'er."
"When Yan'er starts school, I'll send them together."
Meng Shu nodded.
"As you decide."
Neither he nor Chao Tianxiang had any objections.
Meng Shu said,
"Your Excellency, it's about time we return. There are matters in the clan that need handling."
Their purpose had already been fulfilled.
"Yiran, your grandmother and I need to return to the clan. Stay here for a while. After we leave, listen to Dugu Senior. Do you understand?"
Chao Tianxiang pulled Meng Yiran aside, carefully instructing her.
Meng Yiran nodded obediently.
"Don't worry, Grandma. I understand."
Chao Tianxiang relaxed.
"Your Excellency, we'll take our leave."
Dugu Bo stood.
"I'll escort you out. There's a poison array outside."
Meng Shu said,
"Sorry for the trouble."
"Let's go."
Dugu Bo leapt toward the valley's exit. Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang followed.
Meng Yiran waved.
"Goodbye, Grandpa! Grandma!"
Chao Tianxiang's voice drifted back,
"Remember what I said! We'll come see you soon!"
After reaching the edge of the poison array, Dugu Bo tossed a jade pendant to Meng Shu.
"If you run into trouble, crush it."
Meng Shu caught it and examined it briefly, then put it away.
"Yiran will be in your care."
He turned and left with Chao Tianxiang.
After they departed, Dugu Bo returned to the valley.
As he walked, he considered which immortal herb to give Meng Yiran.
None of the ones he knew seemed suitable.
Then his eyes flashed.
This matter wasn't urgent.
He would decide after the next simulation.
Back at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the two girls were experimenting with martial soul fusion.
Dugu Bo smiled faintly and ignored them.
Without sufficient understanding, a fusion skill was nearly impossible—unless the compatibility was extremely high.
By the time Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang returned to their clan, it was already dusk.
The three elders—Meng Xiang, Meng He, and Meng Fan—quickly gathered in the hall.
"How did it go?"
Meng Shu smiled.
"Very smoothly. Dugu Bo accepted us and gave us considerable benefits…"
He explained everything that had happened.
Meng Fan stroked his beard.
"So you'll break through to Soul Douluo soon?"
Meng Shu nodded.
"Within one or two months."
The Second Elder said,
"Since Yiran can form a fusion with his granddaughter, Dugu Bo will value our clan more."
"Even if others join him later, our position won't be shaken."
Meng Fan added,
"He helped Tianxiang hunt a spirit beast and gave you such benefits. He won't treat us like Spirit Hall did."
Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang exchanged smiles.