In just the blink of an eye, they had already reached the outskirts of the Sunset Forest.
A little further ahead was Heaven Dou City.
Not long after they left the Sunset Forest, a terrifying roar echoed from behind them, accompanied by the sound of trees being destroyed on a massive scale.
"Phew... It's over..."
Feeling that the spirit beast hadn't chased after them, Dugu Bo let out a sigh of relief.
He then set Xiao Yu and the severely injured Liu Erlong down, dispelling his Martial Soul True Body and reverting to his usual disheveled appearance.
His sharp eyes then turned to the master and disciple pair.
Xiao Yu was Continue reading more chapters on NovelHub for the best experience. Liu Erlong is deeply grateful!"
Liu Erlong, her face pale, also expressed her gratitude.
If it weren't for Dugu Bo's intervention, both of them would have surely perished in the Sunset Forest today.
However, Liu Erlong was a bit puzzled. According to rumors, Dugu Bo had a very eccentric personality—moody, cold, and ruthless. Why had he chosen to save her and Xiao Yu this time?
Dugu Bo, however, simply shook his head and looked at Xiao Yu with a serious expression.
"I saved you today for two main reasons. First, I admire your character. Second, I'm very interested in your Martial Soul. Your Martial Soul was able to intimidate my Emerald Serpent Emperor, which only evolved after I became a Titled Douluo. It must be no ordinary Martial Soul!"
Hearing this, Xiao Yu immediately replied,
"Yes, Senior. My Martial Soul contains a trace of dragon bloodline. It's precisely because of this bloodline that I was able to suppress that eighty-thousand-year Golden-Scaled Illusion Breaker Beast!"
"Oh? You're quite knowledgeable for someone so young. You even recognize the Golden-Scaled Illusion Breaker Beast, a rare spirit beast?"
Dugu Bo smiled with interest.
"Because my spirit ring requires a light-attribute spirit beast, I made sure to study them. By the way, Senior, if I'm not mistaken, my first spirit ring likely came from the child of that Golden-Scaled Illusion Breaker Beast we just encountered."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression changed. Recalling how enraged the Golden-Scaled Illusion Breaker Beast had been, he understood.
No wonder the beast had been so furious just because I stole a golden-silver flower from its territory. It was because its child had been killed—and by this kid, no less!
Wait, doesn't that mean I suffered because of him?
Dugu Bo's expression turned cold as he spoke thoughtfully,
"Kid, according to what you're saying, I ended up being chased by that beast because of you. You caused me to suffer for no reason. How do you plan to make up for that?"
Feeling the chill emanating from Dugu Bo, Liu Erlong wanted to step forward to shield Xiao Yu, but Xiao Yu stopped her.
Xiao Yu helped Liu Erlong lean comfortably against Wolong's body and then stepped forward alone, cupping his hands and saying,
"Since I've inadvertently caused trouble for you, Senior, how would you like me to make it up to you?"
"It's simple. Become my disciple and join my family. Consider the matter settled."
Seeing Xiao Yu's talent, Dugu Bo was extremely eager to recruit him.
Especially after hearing Xiao Yu's explanation, Dugu Bo's desire to take him as a disciple grew even stronger.
Not only was Xiao Yu a young Spirit Master, but his Martial Soul could even affect his Emerald Serpent Emperor.
Such an exceptional talent was not something Dugu Bo could easily let go of.
If he could also find a way to solve the snake poison in Yan Yan's body through Xiao Yu, that would be even better.
"Ah... I'm sorry, Senior, but I can't agree to that. I've already taken a teacher."
"What? Kid, are you rejecting me?! I, a Titled Douluo, am personally offering to take you as a disciple. This is an opportunity many would beg for, yet you dare to refuse?!
Do you know how many resources I can provide you? In the future, I can help you obtain any spirit ring you need. For example, that Golden-Scaled Illusion Breaker Beast we just encountered.
With a few favors, I can gather some friends to help you obtain its spirit ring. Can your Spirit Sage teacher do that?
With your talent, under my guidance, you might even reach the Spirit Douluo level in the future. By then, can your Spirit Sage teacher help you obtain spirit rings?"
"Um... Senior Dugu, let me clarify something. My teacher, Liu Erlong, is from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family. Her father is Yu Luoming."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo fell silent.
Damn it, if you're from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family, why didn't you say so earlier? If I'd known, I wouldn't have been so arrogant! With such a powerful background, why keep it hidden? Now things are just awkward.
I've already made my offer, and there's no way to back down. What do I do now?
"You say you're from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family, but how do I know that's true? I—"
Before Dugu Bo could finish, Liu Erlong tossed a jade token to Xiao Yu.
It was unmistakably the token of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family.
Seeing the token, Dugu Bo, as a Titled Douluo, naturally recognized it. He could only curse inwardly.
Well, there goes my chance to save face.
Sensing Dugu Bo's awkwardness, Xiao Yu quickly spoke up.
"Senior, although I cannot become your disciple, you are still our savior, and I will never forget that. Therefore, I can offer you a promise.
If I achieve great strength in the future, you can come to me. As long as your request doesn't go against morality, I will not refuse! If I dare to break this promise, may I be struck by lightning!"
Hearing Xiao Yu make such a bold declaration, Dugu Bo's eye twitched slightly.
But no matter what, Xiao Yu had already provided him with a way to save face. If he didn't take it, things would only become more awkward.
Thus, Dugu Bo could only sigh inwardly and say with a calm expression,
"What a sharp-tongued kid. Even I'm impressed. I'm not usually one to invest in others, but given your talent and good character, I'll reluctantly make an exception this time!
Kid, if you dare to break your promise in the future, I may not be able to do anything to you, but I certainly have ways to deal with those around you!"
Xiao Yu had no doubts about Dugu Bo's words.
After all, in the original story, the scene of an entire city turning green was one of Dugu Bo's few shining moments!