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"Dugu Bo, you..."
Prince Xue Xing was panting heavily as he called out to Dugu Bo, who was about to take off into the air.
"Hm?"
Dugu Bo frowned and turned back, glancing at Prince Xue Xing.
But without any intention of stopping, he simply said, "I have matters to attend to. If you have something to say, we can talk next time."
With that, Dugu Bo soared into the air and left.
Prince Xue Xing, however, knew exactly what Dugu Bo intentions were.
But the favor Dugu Bo owed him had already been used up after the incident involving the Shrek group from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
Even though Dugu Bo hadn't been present at that time, his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, had been. That was almost the same as lending his name.
Now, Dugu Bo had no reason to speak to him any longer.
Moreover, while Prince Xue Xing's soul power was not high, he was still capable of walking around. The dramatic show of exhaustion was clearly just that—a performance.
Dugu Bo wasn't interested in entertaining this at all.
Now, more important matters clearly lay before him.
After 'Xue Qinghe' had stormed off in frustration, Dugu Bo quickly realized his error.
After the events at the Sunset Forest, he had been so focused on his own cultivation and the joy brought by the "Snow Swan Kiss" from Li Yu, that he had allowed Li Yu to head to the Star Dou Forest alone!
Although Li Yu had contacted him via soul communication after leaving, asking him to ensure 'Xue Qinghe' was safe, he still knew that letting Li Yu go alone to the Star Dou Forest was an undeniable mistake.
With such a lapse in judgment, how could he allow 'Xue Qinghe' to go alone again? He immediately followed.
"This old poisoner..."
Prince Xue Xing watched as Dugu Bo flew away without hesitation, his gaze deepening and his fists clenching.
He could sense the indifferent tone in Dugu Bo's voice, but...
What could he do about it?
Dugu Bo was a Title Douluo, and although he had helped him in the past due to some personal debt, once that favor was used up, even as the prince of Tiandou, he held no weight in front of Dugu Bo.
"To treat me so dismissively... you will pay the price one day!"
Prince Xue Xing's heart boiled with anger, but quickly, a sense of helplessness followed.
With Dugu Bo strength, how could he possibly get any revenge?
But then, an idea flashed through his mind, and a cold glint appeared in his eyes: "If I can't deal with you, can't I deal with 'Xue Qinghe' and that damn little brat, Li Yu?"
"Want to inherit the throne? Hmph, let's see if I, Xue Xing, will allow it!"
Prince Xue Xing walked away with big strides, the noonday sun casting a dazzling light on him, but in that moment, it felt like the sun was setting.
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Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
"Tch, still saying you're not here to show off!"
Dugu Yan was very familiar with her grandfather Dugu Bo aura.
And, of course, before Dugu Bo went to see 'Xue Qinghe' at the palace, he had come to visit his precious granddaughter first.
Besides expressing his longing for her, he also subtly (and arrogantly) informed her of his current situation.
Dugu Yan was happy, but also gave her grandfather a good scolding.
Then she asked about Li Yu condition.
When she heard about Li Yu progress, Dugu Yan felt reassured, but her pressure was also pushed to the limit.
Level 60!
And this wasn't even the "end point"!
Seeing the gap between herself and Li Yu growing, Dugu Yan couldn't help but feel anxious.
At this rate, by the time Yu Jie and that damn little brat 'Xue Qinghe' had children, she might not even be at the six-ring Spirit Emperor level!
How could she accept this?
At the same time, as the vice-captain of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy seed battle team, she was also proud.
When Dugu Bo suggested she go with Li Yu and train with her, Dugu Yan had firmly rejected it without hesitation.
She understood her grandfather's intentions.
Given Li Yu demonstrated strength, talent, and age, there was no reason for 'Xue Qinghe' to prevent Li Yu from participating in the upcoming Continental Elite Young Soul Master Tournament.
Although it was still uncertain which academy 'Xue Qinghe' would arrange for Li Yu to participate in, the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy had a direct slot to the finals.
So the probability of Li Yu joining through the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was the highest.
With her own strength, even if the team was reformed, she would undoubtedly be on the same team as Li Yu.
Wasn't that practically a done deal?
However, her grandfather's words had made her sense something unusual.
Could it be that Li Yu wouldn't come to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?
She didn't quite understand but still turned him down directly.
She couldn't abandon her current teammates, and she also wanted to prove her own strength.
Though she never made it obvious, she hadn't hidden her relationship with her grandfather, Dugu Bo, either.
Even with her own strength, everything she had was earned step by step.
But there were still plenty of people gossiping behind her back, accusing her of using connections, or "climbing onto Yu Tianheng's bed," and all kinds of things.
At first, she'd been angry.
But after hearing it so many times, she'd grown used to it.
As long as no one came to her face with these slanders or spread rumors blatantly, she didn't care.
But these things still had an impact on her.
For example, this situation—how much of it had been influenced by these rumors?
Dugu Yan glanced at the direction of the Imperial Palace and then headed toward the training room without looking back.
"Li Yu, I will catch up to you!"
"No matter how difficult, slow, or tiring it is, I will not be your burden!"
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Surrounded by mountains, with few inhabitants, the village was poor, and the residents were simple.
Today, a shabby-looking person, resembling a beggar, arrived at the village.
The villagers took only a casual glance at him and didn't show any signs of surprise.
After some time, the person entered a thatched hut, where someone was already waiting.
The two locked eyes but remained silent for a long time.
Finally, the person in the room stood up.
He patted Tang Hao's shoulder, adjusted his clothes, and then said, "Hao, you've suffered."
"Heh heh."
Tang Hao chuckled lightly, and his expression, hidden beneath his hood, was not clear.
After a while, his voice came through, clear and calm: "It's all worth it."
"Mm."
Tang Xiao nodded and then sat down.
"Why the sudden visit? This is unsafe for both of us."
"Do you know of any treasures that can conceal the soul beast aura of someone not yet a Spirit Saint?"
Tang Hao's voice was indifferent, his eyes deep.
"What?"
Tang Xiao stood up, his eyes filled with disbelief. "Have you encountered it again?"
"Little San encountered it."
Tang Hao didn't hide the truth; he had come for this very reason.
During his special training with Tang San, he had been searching for Xiao Wu whereabouts.
But Xiao Wu seemed to have vanished without a trace!
Such an opportunity couldn't just disappear.
He needed to know what treasure could conceal the aura, so he could find a way to crack the mystery and maybe even use it as a clue to find Xiao Wu!
Tang Xiao froze, his eyes full of complexity.
Tang Hao didn't rush; he quietly waited, his thoughts drifting.
"How long can you keep hiding?"