章 82: Chapter 82: Journey to Tian Dou, First Encounter with Poison Douluo Dugu Bo

Chapter 82: Journey to Tian Dou, First Encounter with Poison Douluo Dugu Bo

"By the way, Sister Nana, I thought you were out for training. Why did you suddenly come back?" Su Yun suddenly asked Hu Liena.

Reminded by Su Yun's question, Hu Liena collected herself, her expression becoming more serious as she replied, "Actually, I just got back and received some news."

"In a month's time, the birthday of Emperor Xue Ye of the Tian Dou Empire is coming up. Recently, the Tian Dou Empire sent a message inviting people from our Martial Soul Hall, hoping that our teacher could attend as well."

"However, our teacher said she's in seclusion and can't go, so she assigned Grandpa Ju and Grandpa Gui to lead me, you, and some other people from our Martial Soul Hall to the Tian Dou Empire to celebrate Emperor Xue Ye's birthday."

Hu Liena added, "I heard that in addition to people from our Martial Soul Hall, the Star Luo Empire's royal family will also send representatives."

"Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun have almost been designated as the future successors within the Star Luo Empire's royal family. Considering their status in the family, it's natural for them to attend the birthday celebration."

Celebration, seclusion.

Su Yun was well aware of his teacher Bibi Dong's seclusion; she was probably undergoing the Rakshasa God's trial.

As for celebrating the birthday of that old man, Emperor Xue Ye, Su Yun was more than willing to go.

Having trained in the Martial Soul City for years, he was somewhat tired of it and hadn't had the chance to travel and gain experience.

This trip to the Tian Dou Empire would be a good opportunity for him to enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountains and rivers.

"Can... can I go too?"

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly asked beside Su Yun.

Logically, Zhu Zhuqing's status and position in the Martial Soul Hall weren't high, and she didn't qualify to accompany the team.

However, considering she was Su Yun's fiancée in name, Hu Liena was naturally willing to give her a spot.

"Of course, you can."

Hu Liena smiled warmly, "But... when you're out and about, pay attention to your behavior."

"Especially at night, some little cats should not think about climbing into men's beds, understand?"

Zhu Zhuqing was initially worried about not being qualified to go with Su Yun, given his status as the direct disciple of the Pontiff and her own status as just an ordinary student of the Martial Soul Hall.

But when she heard Hu Liena's words, her expression first lit up with joy, then turned slightly sullen, giving off a somewhat adorable and pinchable appearance.

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Come with me."

Hu Liena chuckled, gesturing for them to follow, "The teacher will instruct me on some matters at the Pontiff's Palace, and we'll set off for the Tian Dou Empire first thing tomorrow morning."

Su Yun and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance, not overthinking it, and followed her.

The next day.

Early morning.

The sun was rising.

After completing his daily morning cultivation routine, Su Yun jogged to the gathering place.

The group heading to the Tian Dou Empire from the Martial Soul Hall included Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, Ghost Douluo Gui Mei, several elders of the Martial Soul Hall, along with Hu Liena, Su Yun, Zhu Zhuqing, and some outstanding students from the Martial Soul Hall's Soul Master Academy.

The journey from Martial Soul City to Tian Dou City was only twenty days.

After twenty days of travel and sightseeing, Su Yun and the others finally arrived at Tian Dou City.

Approaching the city gate, they recognized the welcoming party.

To Su Yun's surprise, the ones to greet them were none other than Prince Xue Xing, Xue Beng, and Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.

'The duo of hidden talents and the old poisoner.'

"I thought it would be someone else greeting us, but it turns out to be you, Dugu Bo."

Yue Guan stepped down from the carriage and saw Dugu Bo, whose hair was as green as jade. A playful smile appeared on his delicate face.

As a Title Douluo with a spirit power level exceeding 94, Dugu Bo, who was at level 91, naturally did not regard Yue Guan highly.

"Hmph, I knew it. The two Title Douluos coming to celebrate Emperor Xue Ye's birthday had to be you two."

Dugu Bo snorted coldly. His emerald-green eyes flickered slightly as he glanced at Yue Guan and Gui Mei, then his gaze swept over Hu Liena and the others behind them.

Just as he was about to turn and leave the welcoming to Prince Xue Xing, Dugu Bo's indifferent eyes suddenly changed.

"Hmm?"

"What vigorous vitality!"

Dugu Bo was inwardly surprised.

For years, he had been suffering from the backlash of his own toxins, finding some relief only within the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

As one of the most skilled poison users on the Douluo Continent, Dugu Bo knew that the only way to counteract the poison was to concoct a corresponding antidote. Otherwise, the poisoned person was doomed.

Of course, there are always exceptions.

There is a special method of detoxification that involves using immense vitality to purify the toxins.

Although this method is simple and straightforward, it's terrifying in terms of the consumption of vitality.

After all, everyone's vitality is limited. Using it to detoxify once might consume decades of a person's life essence.

Replenishing it is almost impossible.

However, from Su Yun, Dugu Bo could sense an incredibly vigorous vitality.

In his eyes, Su Yun was like a burning furnace of life, and around him, countless streams of spirit power and vitality turned into imperceptible wisps, drilling into his body.

Noticing Dugu Bo's dazed look, Yue Guan quickly sensed that Dugu Bo's gaze was fixed on Su Yun.

Subtly, he moved a step forward, shielding Su Yun from view.

But it was Yue Guan's shielding action that piqued Dugu Bo's interest in Su Yun.

Dugu Bo's usually stiff face broke into a smile, "Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, who is this young man behind you? Do you need to personally protect him?"

"What? Afraid that I, the old man, will poison him?"

Yue Guan sneered, "Poison him?"

"I'm afraid even the lives of your entire family wouldn't compensate for his."

Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng, hearing Yue Guan's words, exchanged glances, both shocked by the implications.

Yue Guan's statement was significant.

He was suggesting that even the Poison Douluo couldn't afford to lose this young man's life. Wait a minute!

Could it be that he is...

Just as the thought emerged in their minds, Dugu Bo's pupils also narrowed slightly. Being as astute as he was, he immediately guessed.

The young man whom Yue Guan was protecting must be...

"I see who it is."

"The young man protected by you, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, must be the disciple personally accepted by the Pontiff of your Martial Soul Hall a few years ago, right?"

(End of the Chapter)

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