Bab 248: Xiao Wu: Promise Never To Leave Me (1)
Dugu Bo did some calculations on his fingers,
"When I consider it carefully, actually, my granddaughter is just seven years older than you. It's not too much. When you're eighteen, she will only be twenty five. Convenient for you kid."
Tang San said with great alarm,
"Convenient? Yeah right! I don't want that granddaughter of yours."
Dugu Bo grinned, grabbing Tang San's shoulder,
"You think this is up to you? Even if you're well versed in poisons, can you dissolve aphrodisiacs? Later this old man will have you try some love teas and other such things, once the rice is cooked, I'll see what you do then."
"You..."
Tang San saw the serious look on Dugu Bo's face. He, who hadn't even been afraid when confronting threats to his life, couldn't help turning pale with fright right now,
"Old... Eh, no, senior Dugu. I know I did wrong, please don't play with me, alright?"
Dugu Bo grandiosely said:
"Who's playing with you? I spoke of facts, nothing more. Don't tell me my granddaughter doesn't suit a little devil like you? Even if you're a cunning little freak, your talent isn't an issue, and your future prospects are boundless. If my granddaughter could follow you, it would put me at ease."
"Isn't it the same if she follows Yu Tian-Heng? That Yu Tian-Heng still has the support of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan's whole school at his back. According to Teacher, Yu Tian-Heng will very possibly be the next leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan. How could I compare with that kind of power. Besides, who can say if your granddaughter has already cooked her rice with Yu Tian-Heng, cooked rice can't be cooked again."
Dugu Bo looked distracted a moment, his complexion immediately becoming unsightly once again,
"This is actually possible. Enough, we'll talk about it later."
Seeing Dugu Bo had apparently dropped the notion, Tang San breathed out in relief. By now the two had already reached the Academy gate.
The Blue Tyrant Academy signboard had already disappeared, replaced with an enormous horizontal board inscribed with golden letters, the words 'Shrek Academy' written in huge, glorious golden characters. It was signed by Flender.
Without waiting for Dugu Bo to step forward, Tang San hastily ran over. He couldn't dare let Dugu Bo walk first, if by any chance he came into conflict with the teacher at the gate house, it would be difficult to sort out.
With Dugu Bo's temper, who knew when he might flare up?
Tang San ran forward, exchanging a few words with the guard at the gatehouse. The guard hastily ran into the Academy.
"Old freak, let's wait here a moment. Don't forget what you promised me, you can't harm anyone from Shrek Academy."
Dugu Bo was a Title Douluo. Only Tang San had been at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and at most he was the only one in danger, but here was different. If Dugu Bo hadn't promised not to harm anyone, he really wouldn't have dared bring him here.
Dugu Bo raised his head, looking down his nose at Tang San without saying a word.
After a moment, the sound of activity within the Academy attracted Tang San's attention.
Flender, Grandmaster, Liu Erlong as well as Zhao Wuji, Lu Ji-Bin, Shao Xin, and Li Yu-Song, altogether seven people quickly walked out from the Academy gate towards them.
The assembly of these seven could be said to be the strongest lineup of the present Shrek Academy, clearly they weren't here to receive Tang San. Their target was naturally that one with the Spirit Master World's highest title, the Poison Douluo that once defeated the Golden Iron Triangle.
These seven were all at least sixtieth rank Spirit Masters, adding a complete Spirit Master formation, further adding the Golden Iron Triangle's spirit fusion ability, even if they couldn't quite stand up to Dugu Bo, they could still block him.
When the Academy gate guard had reported that Tang San and an old man who seemed to be Dugu Bo had returned to the Academy, Flender, Grandmaster and the others understood that with Dugu Bo here, until they figured out his motive, this was necessary.
"Teacher."
Tang San looked at Grandmaster, hurriedly waving his hand at everyone.
A moved radiance flickered in Grandmaster's eyes, but just as he stepped forward he was pulled back by Flender. Just this tiny action showed how cautious everyone were right now.
Grandmaster was no doubt the weakest of everyone here, but he was an absolutely necessary existence in the Golden Iron Triangle's spirit fusion ability. If he was attacked by Dugu Bo alone, there wouldn't be any chance of him returning alive, and the other six naturally also wouldn't be able to stop Dugu Bo.
As Dugu Bo saw Flender's actions, the corners of his mouth twitched, with difficulty keeping himself from showing a disdainful expression, thinking, 'who do you seven think you are? If this old man wanted to do something, even slaughtering this whole Heaven Dou imperial capital wouldn't be impossible.'
Even though Dugu Bo wasn't considered the most powerful among Title Douluo, there absolutely wasn't anyone who could compare to his poison in mass murder.
Tang San naturally didn't have any misgivings, and quickly stepped forward to meet everyone,
"Teachers, I've returned."
Grandmaster looked at Tang San with an inquiring gaze.
Tang San nodded to Grandmaster, indicating he was fine.
"Dean Flender. I would like to talk to you about something."
Flender constantly kept his gaze on Dugu Bo, only now hearing Tang San speaking to him made him turn his gaze back,
"Little San, what is it? He hasn't made things troublesome for you has he?"
Tang San shook his head,
"No, senior Dugu has been very good to me. He's taught me a lot of poison related knowledge. Dean Flender, senior Dugu wants to be an advisor at our Academy, what do you think?"
"What?"
Not just Flender, including Grandmaster, everyone present cried out in surprise practically simultaneously, their gazes becoming strange. Everyone looked at each other, for a moment speechless.
Who was Dugu Bo? A Title Douluo. Let alone this Shrek Academy, even the Heaven Dou Empire's number one academy Heaven Dou Imperial Academy didn't have a Title Douluo present.
Tang San looked at everyone's astonished expressions, and probingly asked:
"Is it no good?"
Flender swallowed,
"Is what you said true?"
Tang San nodded,
"Senior Dugu promised, only he said he wouldn't always stay at the Academy. And only as an advisor."
Flender and Liu Erlong simultaneously looked toward Grandmaster. Among the trio, Grandmaster was always the wise corner with a plan.
Grandmaster's rigid face twitched once,
"This is excellent. Even though Dugu Bo has only ever done as he wished, this person's reputation is excellent, if he promised something he would surely see it through. Flender."
While Grandmaster spoke, he signaled to Flender with his eyes.
The two had been brothers for so many years, how wouldn't Flender understand Grandmaster's meaning. Hastily waving his hand, he brought everyone forward to greet Dugu Bo.
"Senior Dugu, greetings."
Flender, extremely enthusiastic, was the first to step towards Dugu Bo with a smile. Even though the smile seemed a bit sinister on his face, the light in his eyes was sincere.
Dugu Bo nodded to Flender, something like returning the politeness.
"I promised the little freak to be your advisor here, I don't know whether you're willing?"
Dugu Bo had never been a person fond of indirectness, and with his position it was also completely unnecessary. He immediately got right to the point with his purpose in coming.
Promising Tang San to come here was admittedly because it was Tang San's condition, but at the same time the peculiar friendship he had with Tang San was an important factor.
Flender said without the slightest hesitation:
"Of course we are. You coming to this Academy will simply bring light to our humble Shrek Academy. Let alone being an advisor, even if you wanted to be dean it would be no problem."
Dugu Bo clearly wasn't interested in Flender's cordiality. Waving his hand, he said:
"Being dean doesn't suit me, I haven't the time to be teaching students. Moreover, my method of cultivation is unsuitable for the vast majority of Spirit Masters. Since you agreed, find me a quiet place to stay. I've returned with that little freak Tang San. I'm tired, I'll rest first."
Flender immediately agreed. Even if there was nothing prepared in advance, dealing with such ad hoc circumstances wasn't difficult,
"Then follow me, senior."
While speaking, he led the way ahead, bringing Dugu Bo into the Academy.
When Dugu Bo passed by Tang San, his lips moved, saying something to Tang San. He then followed Flender away.
Of course he wasn't really tired, only he always most disliked inconvenience, and didn't want to be chatting with everyone here.
Watching Flender lead Dugu Bo away, Liu Erlong couldn't help but ask Tang San:
"Little San, how did you do it? This old freak agreeing to come to our Academy. It's really too inconceivable."
Tang San smiled slightly, saying:
"Perhaps it's because we're something of kindred spirits. I accidentally helped him with a matter. He said it was because of our friendship that he agreed to come."
Grandmaster said:
"No matter how, this is excellent."
"Teacher, is everyone well?"
He naturally meant the other six of the Shrek Seven Devils. Being gone for half a year, Tang San had greatly missed his teachers and companions. Especially Xiao Wu.
Grandmaster nodded with a smile, saying:"
"They're all very well. I haven't told them what you've been doing before, only saying you've been cultivating in seclusion. If you had returned a few days later, maybe we wouldn't have been here."
"Why?"
Grandmaster said:
"In this past half year they have all made not inconsiderable progress. Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing have all broken through the thirtieth rank, and already possess their third spirit rings. Oscar's spirit power has also advanced two ranks, and Xiao Wu has even advanced three ranks. Dai Mubai is in seclusion, attacking the fortieth rank bottleneck. Attacking the bottleneck is a bit difficult, but he should succeed soon. Once he has broken through to the fortieth rank, we will go hunt spirit beasts together to obtain his fourth spirit ring."
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