The following week passed quickly, and the training week for the new students finally came to an end, granting them a brief few days of vacation.
Ye Lingling neatly packed up the textbooks on the table and glanced up to see Gu Feng sitting motionless in his seat. She softly asked, "Gu Feng, aren't you going home?"
Gu Feng casually shrugged his shoulders. "Of course not."
Yu Feng, with a bright smile on her face, lightly patted Gu Feng's shoulder and laughed heartily, "You're such a good brother! Knowing I'd be lonely, you decided not to go home either. Haha!"
Gu Feng couldn't help but roll his eyes at her. This girl really knew how to make excuses for herself.
The reason Gu Feng wasn't going home was actually quite simple. The busiest week for the new students had passed, and the plan he had been preparing for—to get acquainted with Dugu Yan—was finally ready to be set in motion.
"Alright, Gu Feng, here's something for you." Ye Lingling nodded slightly, then carefully pulled out a small pouch from her pocket and gently handed it to Gu Feng. Immediately after, she darted off like a startled deer, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Gu Feng couldn't help but be surprised. With those short legs of hers, how did she manage to run so fast?
Yu Feng, brimming with curiosity, eagerly asked, "Hey, Gu Feng, what did Ling Ling give you?"
Gu Feng opened the pouch to find a bulging bag inside. As soon as he untied it, a golden light burst forth, nearly blinding Yu Feng.
"Wow!" Yu Feng exclaimed in awe.
The bag was filled to the brim with Gold Soul Coins. A rough estimate suggested there were at least a hundred or two hundred coins.
Yu Feng's voice was immediately tinged with envy and jealousy. "This is way too enviable! Why don't I get this kind of treatment? Gu Feng, you're really not being fair. You must be hiding something from me. Spill it—what's your relationship with Ling Ling?"
"What relationship? We're just simple friends, that's all."
Looking at the coins in the pouch, Gu Feng couldn't help but chuckle to himself. Was he being taken care of now? Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that he, the grandson of Bone Douluo, would one day be living off someone else's generosity. Although this "soft meal" seemed quite appealing, if word got out, he'd surely become the laughingstock of the world. Nevertheless, Gu Feng silently stored this act of kindness in his heart.
Good Ling Ling, you're truly a loyal friend! As long as I, Gu Feng, have a bite to eat, you'll always have a sip of soup.
At this moment, Yu Feng grinned mischievously. "Gu Feng, since I'm here, shouldn't I get a share too?"
"Get lost," Gu Feng waved her off without a second thought.
Though the "soft meal" was tempting, it wasn't something to indulge in too often. He knew one thing for sure: if a man didn't work hard, he'd inevitably be controlled by a cunning woman, leading to a miserable fate. Therefore, to avoid relying on others in the future, Gu Feng was determined to become stronger—strong enough to stand tall and unyielding!
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The Training Department.
This was the exclusive training ground for the students of Heaven Class. Due to the presence of various precious simulated cultivation fields, the area was heavily guarded and strictly off-limits on normal days. To gain entry, Gu Feng had specifically sought out Meng Shenji to obtain this precious access card.
Gu Feng sat in an inconspicuous corner of the training ground, his eyes fixed intently on the flow of people coming and going. He didn't dare let his guard down for even a moment.
This was already the third day of his continuous stakeout.
Finally, on that afternoon, a graceful figure entered Gu Feng's line of sight.
The woman had cascading purple hair that flowed freely, a pair of lively green eyes, and fair skin. Due to the early development of Soul Masters, her tall figure was already quite noticeable, making her stand out in the crowd.
Purple hair, green eyes!
Who else could it be but Dugu Yan?
At the same time, as Dugu Yan descended the stairs, she seemed to sense a burning gaze. She instinctively turned around to look.
There, a boy about six years old was staring intently at her.
With a tender face and clear eyes, he looked like an innocent little kid who knew nothing of the world.
The slight displeasure that had risen in Dugu Yan's heart instantly dissipated.
She slowly walked towards Gu Feng, a gentle smile on her lips, and softly said, "Little brother, staring at a girl like that isn't very polite, you know."
Gu Feng curved his lips into a childlike, innocent smile, but in his heart, he was quickly calculating how to befriend Dugu Yan.
After a moment of thought, he put on a timid expression and said, "Sister, you're so beautiful, like a fairy I once saw in a picture book. I couldn't help but stare."
Dugu Yan was amused by the straightforward compliment and gently patted Gu Feng's head. "Your words are as sweet as honey. What's a little kid like you doing here? This isn't a place you can just wander into."
Gu Feng blinked and asked, "Pretty sister, what's your name?"
As the saying goes, a well-spoken child gets the candy.
Gu Feng was determined to win Dugu Yan's favor, and since he was only six years old, acting cute wouldn't hurt.
Dugu Yan couldn't help but chuckle. It was the first time she had encountered such an adorable and interesting child. She felt a sense of joy just looking at him.
Her lips curled into a gentle smile as she softly replied, "My name is Dugu Yan. And yours?"
"Dugu Yan, so your surname is Dugu?"
Gu Feng tilted his head slightly, a hint of cunning flashing in his eyes, and then he followed up, "Sister, is your grandfather named Dugu Bo?"
This question made Dugu Yan's eyes widen in surprise. She narrowed her eyes slightly, carefully examining the little boy before her, wondering how he could know her grandfather's name.
With a hint of suspicion, she countered, "How do you know that?"
Gu Feng remained calm, his face still wearing that innocent, pure smile, and he chirped, "My grandfather, Gu Rong, told me to come find Grandfather Dugu."
At this moment, what could be more effective than invoking his grandfather's name?
Rather than gradually earning Dugu Yan's trust to get closer to Dugu Bo, it was better to cut straight to the chase.
"What?! Your grandfather is Bone Douluo Gu Rong?"
Dugu Yan's eyes widened in astonishment.
After all, Bone Douluo held a pivotal position in the Soul Master world, far surpassing her grandfather Dugu Bo, and was renowned as the number one defense-type Titled Douluo in the world.
However, Dugu Yan couldn't help but feel skeptical, finding it hard to believe that the grandfather of this little boy before her could be the famous Bone Douluo Gu Rong.
This is akin to walking down the street and suddenly having someone approach you, claiming to be the richest person in the world. Anyone hearing this would naturally question its validity.
"Little brother, lying isn't something a good child should do."
"Sister, if you don't believe me, just watch."
Noticing Dugu Yan's skeptical gaze, Gu Feng didn't waste any time and immediately released his Martial Soul.
Behind him, gray mist swirled, and the phantom of a ferocious Bone Dragon appeared. Although it vanished in an instant, the powerful aura emanating from the Bone Dragon caused the surrounding air to tremble.
Seeing this, the smile on Dugu Yan's face instantly froze, and she was left speechless for a long moment.
This little kid in front of her was actually the grandson of Bone Douluo.
Dugu Yan helplessly shook her head, a faint smile reappearing on her face as she softly asked, "Alright, little brother, tell me, what exactly did your grandfather send you to find my grandfather for?"
Gu Feng thought for a moment and got straight to the point, "Sister, what if I told you that you've been poisoned? Would you believe me?"
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