Ye Lingling gave him a somewhat speechless look.
Counting, she and Yanzi had caught him several times, and he never seemed to learn his lesson.
Without saying much more, she turned away, ignoring Ye Qiu. After all, she just needed to wait and watch the show.
On the arena, under the continuous attacks of the third soul skill from Dugu Yan, purple poison mist filled the air. Yu Tian Heng's space to move was shrinking, and he had retreated to a corner of the stage.
Looking at the ground behind him, Yu Tian Heng knew he couldn't retreat any further.
The first and third soul rings flickered, and a deep voice followed.
"The third soul skill, Wrath of Thunder!"
"The first soul skill, Thunder Dragon Claw!"
Under the amplification of the third soul skill, lightning burst from Yu Tian Heng's body, immediately followed by the first soul skill.
His hand was covered with a layer of lightning-formed dragon claw. With a swing, it reached towards Dugu Yan.
Boom! The thunderous dragon claw he released was easily dodged by Dugu Yan, leaving a deep pit on the stage.
Six months had passed, and Yu Tian Heng had reached level 37.
However, facing Dugu Yan's poison, he still had no solution.
In one-on-one combat, although terms like "control-type restrains power-type" might not always be correct, it couldn't be denied that control-type Soul Masters were indeed the most troublesome!
Unable to land a hit, Yu Tian Heng didn't care about anything else. He didn't want to taste the bitterness of the Azure Phosphorous Snake Poison again.
Immediately, he sensibly jumped down from the stage.
Yu Tian Heng stepped down, but Dugu Yan remained standing there. Her body swayed to maintain balance with her snake tail, and her emotionless vertical pupils stared in the direction of Ye Lingling in the audience.
With a heaving chest, there was a sudden urge to invite Ye Qiu to come and spar with her.
"Yanzi, put away the poison for now!"
Qin Ming urged quickly as the spreading poison mist could harm the surrounding plants and flowers.
"Yeah, understood, Teacher!" Dugu Yan nodded. The purple poison mist slowly retreated into her body. After releasing the Martial Soul, her face turned much paler.
"Teacher Qin Ming, I don't feel well. I'll leave first."
"Well, you go ahead!" Qin Ming also knew that Dugu Yan had some issues with her body, so he agreed without hesitation.
Walking towards Ye Qiu with a cold face.
"Dugu Miss... Huh?" Seeing her approaching, Ye Qiu stood up to greet her.
However, Dugu Yan seemed not to notice her and passed by, heading into the small grove.
"Hehehe!" Seeing Ye Qiu standing still in confusion, Ye Lingling couldn't help but laugh lightly. "Why are you just standing there? Hurry up and follow her!"
"Well, then goodbye, Miss Lingling!" Ye Qiu nodded and immediately ran towards the small grove.
Watching Ye Qiu rushing after her, there was a hint of disappointment in Ye Lingling's eyes. She didn't expect Yanzi not to make a move right away.
"Hey! I didn't pay attention to that guy before!"
Hearing Yu Feng's words, Osler looked at Ye Qiu, but only saw his back.
"I don't know. I didn't pay attention just now."
Qin Ming also looked interestedly at the backs of Ye Qiu and Dugu Yan. He had a good impression of Ye Qiu and even considered recruiting him into the team.
Glancing at the somewhat gloomy Yu Tian Heng beside him, Qin Ming sighed. If he really joined, leading this team wouldn't be easy!
...
"Dugu Miss! Are you okay?"
In the small grove, Dugu Yan was waiting for Ye Qiu.
"I'm fine, won't die!" Dugu Yan turned to look at him, her pale face showing a hint of annoyance, and she sneered. "Hehe. Ye Qiu, you really have good luck!"
"Huh?" Ye Qiu looked at her in surprise. Didn't she know where he went? Why do she say that?
Dugu Yan walked in front of him, reaching out to wipe both sides of his face.
Pointing her middle finger at Ye Qiu, a hint of red appeared on the fingertip, which she then presented it to Ye Qiu.
With a voice mixed with anger and mockery, she said, "How about it? You were asked to bring back Xiao Lan, but you only cared about your own romance. By the way, besides Miss Ning, is there anyone else?"
"...," Looking at the faint red on her fingertip, Ye Qiu finally understood why Ning Rongrong behaved strangely.
"Hehe. Well, there's no one else. The other one should be that girl Xiao Lan's," Ye Qiu awkwardly rubbed his cheeks, mixing the crimson color on his face with the blood, resembling a faint blush.
"Humph! Where's Xiao Lan?" Dugu Yan snorted, her cold voice softening slightly. She then asked about Xiao Lan's whereabouts.
"Uh, hehe!" Ye Qiu chuckled twice, not knowing how to answer.
After a moment of silence, Dugu Yan naturally understood the result. Most likely, she was obstructed by that girl Ning Rongrong again.
"Forget it. Let's go! Let's buy some food and then go back to the Sunset Forest!"
Dugu Yan didn't answer, and Ye Qiu took it as her agreement.
Activating the Martial Soul and unleashing their spirit power, the two quickly disappeared into the small grove.
...
Until they entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well secret realm, Dugu Yan did not speak to Ye Qiu again.
"Dugu Miss, are you okay now?"
Ye Qiu had already set up the meal on the table, and Dugu Yan was sitting on the side, adjusting her condition.
Relaxing her brows, she opened her eyes and looked at Ye Qiu.
"I'm fine now, let's start eating."
After saying that, she quietly picked up the chopsticks. Ye Qiu had already served her food.
"Well! You go ahead and eat; I'll go wash my face first!"
Watching Ye Qiu's back, Dugu Yan's lips curled into a faint smile, but her eyes were filled with a hint of bitterness.
The newly-made antidote suited her taste perfectly, with just the right sweetness. The dishes on the table were also her favorites.
The unpleasant feelings in her heart had long dissipated.
"Hey? Yanzi, why are you the only one here? Where's that guy!"
Just as Dugu Yan was indulging in her own thoughts, a green figure suddenly appeared beside the wooden shed.
"Grandpa!" Dugu Yan's voice carried surprise, then turned somewhat aggrieved. "Where did you go these days? Can't you stay put?"
"Haha, isn't it just to let you two have more space? By the way, where is that boy?"
Dugu Bo spoke halfway and then suddenly changed his words, looking somewhat disappointed at his granddaughter.
Dugu Yan gave him a resentful look. How could she not understand his thoughts?
"Humph! He was kissed by Miss Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Pagoda Sect. He's gone to wash his face now."
"Huh?" Hearing her tone, Dugu Bo seemed to sense a hint of sourness. In his muddy green eyes, some delight appeared.
Dugu Yan gave him an annoyed look, and he knew her thoughts. Even though he heard about the matter between Ye Qiu and Miss Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Pagoda Sect from Yanzi, after knowing the identity of the other party, he dared not be too reckless. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Pagoda Sect was not something he could easily mess with.
However, even with this knowledge, he didn't give up on the idea of matchmaking his granddaughter with Ye Qiu.
"Yanzi, do you have any feelings for him?"
Dugu Bo wanted to test her, but Dugu Yan remained silent, just quietly eating her meal.
"Yan Yan, how are you doing? You can talk to Grandpa about anything! Maybe Grandpa can help you!" Dugu Bo curiously looked at her.
Dugu Yan lightly bit her silver teeth on the chopsticks, seeming a bit conflicted, with a hint of blush on her face.
"Yeah, are you satisfied now?" Glancing at him with a somewhat unfriendly look, she then lowered her head. "If that engagement is real, it would be great."
Dugu Bo was initially stunned, then an uncontrollable joy appeared on his face. After all the effort he put in, there was finally some progress.
Without thinking, he blurted out, "That engagement is indeed real!"
Dugu Yan rolled her eyes, thinking that family matters should be kept within the family.
"Even if it's real, so what? He already has more than one lover! That pervert!" Thinking about these matters, Dugu Yan felt a sense of displeasure. Despite spending so much time together, she had given him numerous chances, but there was no progress!
It seemed like they were always stuck in a friendzone.
"Yan Yan! These..."
"Hey! Senior Dugu, you finally returned!" Just as Dugu Bo was about to say something, Ye Qiu had already come out of the room, seeing the old man with green hair and grey robe.
"Hehe, thanks for taking care of my granddaughter, little guy!"
"Hehe, just a small favor, by the way, Senior, did something good happen to you?" Ye Qiu came to his seat, looking at him curiously. They had known each other for a while, and every time Dugu Bo was happy, he would burst into laughter.
"Hehe. Nothing much, just happy to see my granddaughter gaining some weight again!" Dugu Bo chuckled.
"Huh?" Ye Qiu looked at Dugu Yan on the opposite side, frowned, and examined her. He didn't see any weight gain.
"Grandpa! What nonsense are you talking about?" Dugu Yan glared at him. She didn't gain any weight!
Feeling Ye Qiu's scrutinizing gaze, she suddenly felt a bit embarrassed, and her face turned slightly red.
"What are you looking at?"
"Cough, sorry!" Ye Qiu awkwardly withdrew his gaze.
"Hehe, kid, if you want to see, just acknowledge that engagement! You can have a good look then." Understanding that his granddaughter already had feelings for Ye Qiu, Dugu Bo became bolder.
"Grandpa!" Dugu Yan furrowed her brows, angrily looking at him. However, her eyes carried a hint of anticipation while glancing at Ye Qiu.
"Senior Dugu, you better not say such things again. Otherwise, you might lose another clump of your beard." Ye Qiu smiled wryly. He didn't expect the old man to bring up this topic again.
Hearing Ye Qiu's response, Dugu Yan's eyes dimmed, feeling a bit disappointed.
"Hmph! Kid, even if my granddaughter..." Just as he was about to confront Dugu Yan, he suddenly clutched his chin in pain.
Unexpectedly attacked by Dugu Yan, she pulled out a few strands of his emerald-green beard.
"Alright, Grandpa! Stop it!" Giving him an unkind look, she picked up her bowl and silently started eating.
"Hehe." Seeing the tears in Dugu Bo's eyes, Ye Qiu couldn't help but feel a bit amused.
"Why are you laughing? Hurry up and eat! Hmph!" Hearing Ye Qiu's laughter, Dugu Yan was irritated again, glaring at him with a hint of coldness in her voice.
"Cough cough." Still laughing, Ye Qiu was suddenly scolded by her, almost choking on his saliva.
"Uh, Dugu Miss, I've already eaten." Ye Qiu moved his bowl and chopsticks in front of Dugu Bo. "If Senior hasn't had dinner yet, you can dine together with Dugu Miss."
"Alright, I haven't eaten yet." Dugu Bo no longer dared to speak casually. The two of them continued their meal, and as soon as they finished, Ye Qiu went to practice next to the Ice and Fire spirituel Eyes.
Dugu Yan finished eating and quickly went into her room.
Watching the two figures with an obvious distance between them, Dugu Bo's mind became active.
"Sigh, Yan Yan, it seems Grandpa has to help you out!"
...
Several days passed like this. During this period, surprisingly, Dugu Bo disappeared again.
In the early morning, Ye Qiu was still practicing the Purple Extreme Demon Eyes. Just as he finished, a hoarse voice sounded.
"Kid! Come and have a meal!"
"Huh? Senior Dugu?" Ye Qiu looked over curiously, then quickly ran over.
"Why did Senior Dugu come back so quickly this time?"
"Hehe. I went out to prepare something these days. The snake poison on Yan Yan's body has been suppressed. It's time to hunt for her fourth Soul Ring!" Dugu Bo mysteriously smiled.
"Hunting soul beasts?"
"Yes! Today, let's also solve Yan Yan's soul bone problem while we're at it." Dugu Bo stroked his sparse beard.
"Why not wait for me to break through to Spirit Expert?"
"Why wait for you to break through to Spirit Expert? Hunting souls is enough with me and Grandpa!" Dugu Yan also walked out of the room, wearing a green outfit and a high ponytail, looking more capable.
"Hehe. Kid, I know your thoughts, but I'm also worried that if Yan Yan improves too much, she won't be able to control the snake poison that grows with her soul power!" Dugu Bo had considered these things. If Ye Qiu broke through to Spirit Expert, Yan Yan's fourth Soul Ring's age might increase a bit more.
However, there were risks in doing so. He couldn't be sure of Dugu Yan's limits, so he had to play it safe.
"What are you two talking about? Why must Ye Qiu go for soul hunting, and how can you be so sure that you'll get a soul bone?" Dugu Yan looked at the two of them, puzzled. When did obtaining a soul bone become so easy?
"Hehe! Kid, you've hidden quite well!" Dugu Bo laughed loudly. "Let Yan Yan see the true face of your Soul Rings!"
"What true face?" Dugu Yan looked at Ye Qiu strangely. Wasn't he just a Spirit GrandMaster?
"Well, okay." Ye Qiu nodded. Since they had decided to help, this secret would be revealed sooner or later.
The blood-colored three-Tomoe Sharingan appeared in his eyes, two yellow Soul Rings rose beneath his feet, and then he removed the disguise of the Blue Silver Domain.
"Just this, how is it possible! Ten Thousand-year Soul Rings!" Dugu Yan, who was initially indifferent, suddenly exclaimed, shocked by the scene before her eyes.
Originally, she didn't take it seriously, but now, looking at the two yellow Soul Rings under Ye Qiu's feet, a burst of white light flashed by.
Two purple and black Soul Rings appeared before her eyes.
"This kid is indeed a monster!"
Muttering to himself, Dugu Bo, too, didn't expect Ye Qiu to have a black ten-thousand-year Soul Ring!
"Difficult, no wonder." Dugu Yan looked at Ye Qiu in a daze, then glanced at Dugu Bo. The doubts in her heart were finally resolved!
(End of Chapter)
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