Douluo Dragon King: Nine Dragons Break the Abyss

Chapter 123: Eternal Palace
When making the decision, Qiangu Zhangting's fingers hidden under the table were trembling.

There is excitement, tension, and a little bit of stimulation brought by rebellion.

This was the first time in his life that he took charge of his own future and the first time he stepped out of the comfort zone planned for him by his grandfather.

Moreover, they started with such a big deal right from the start.

Qiangu Qitian looked at Qiangu Zhangting who looked a little sick and couldn't help but worry about the mental state of his cheap nephew.

"Since I set the bet for the duel, you can set the time."

Qiangu Zhangting was in a state of heat and was about to say "now" when the majestic yet treacherous face flashed through his mind.

He was overwhelmed, but now he calmed down a lot.

After all, I still need some time to discuss this matter with grandpa.

"How about half a month later?"

Qiangu Qitian said: "Okay, let's do this. By the way, nephew, stay away from your aunt."

When Gu Yuena saw that the two had finished their conversation, she picked up her soul guide communication and turned away without caring about the embarrassment on Qiangu Zhangting's face.

Qiangu Zhangting clenched his fists and swore silently in his heart:

Just wait, in the future, Na'er will be mine, and the tower master will be mine too.

After walking out of the restaurant, Qiangu Qitian asked, "How did you get to know him?"

Qiangu Qitian was speechless about this nephew who was a famous and pathetic bootlicker in Douluo Dalu.

However, he also had fun as a bootlicker.

Although the coolness in the dream is so cool...

Gu Yuena pouted: "I bumped into him when I went out to eat. How annoying."

"Okay, leave him alone."

Qiangu Qitian didn't care at all about the so-called showdown in half a month.

He looked at Gu Yuena with a smile on his face, and his voice became gentle:
"Naer, how are you doing lately?"

Gu Yuena rolled her eyes at Qiangu Qitian and said, "You're so busy. The thing you told me about has already made some progress. I think it will produce results in a few days."

"Well, is there anything I can help you with?"

Qiangu Qitian naturally knew what Gu Yuena was talking about.

"I guess I'll have to use your permissions. I need exclusive use of the Soul Lab."

Gu Yuena’s current authority in the Spirit Pagoda is not high, and not everyone who is Leng Yaoju’s disciple can possess high-level authority.

"For independent use?" Qiangu Qitian was also a little embarrassed.

Soul research is one of the most core scientific research projects of the Soul Transmission Tower. Even Qiangu Qitian does not have the power to suspend it for a period of time.

Seeing that Qiangu Qitian had misunderstood, Gu Yuena quickly added: "Not the entire research department, only the soul material research area is needed."

"This is easy to handle."

Qiangu Qitian agreed immediately.

He can still do this.

If he wanted the entire Soul Lab, he would have to go to the almighty Qiangu Dieting.

Gu Yuena blinked her purple eyes that were as bright as crystal: "If this is done, will there be any reward?"

Qiangu Qitian said with a smile: "What reward do you want?"

The reward the two were talking about was certainly not the reward given by the Soul Tower after developing an artificial ten-thousand-year soul.

"I haven't decided yet, but you have to promise me to fulfill one of my wishes."

"I will do my best."

Qiangu Qitian clenched his right fist and punched his heart.

"Okay." Gu Yuena showed a faint smile on her face.

Looking at Qiangu Qitian's face, Gu Yuena suddenly said at a very fast speed:
"By the way, I miss you, remember to come and see me."

Before Qiangu Qitian could react, the call was directly hung up.

Gu Yuena held the soul guide communication in her palms and placed it on her chest. Her rapidly beating heart made a "thump" "thump" sound, and her cheeks turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Afterwards, she felt a little ashamed.

But, she really missed the time when she was with Qiangu Qitian, the unforgettable aura of the other person.

What a bastard.

Gu Yuena cursed Qiangu Qitian in her heart, and at the same time comforted herself:

I am doing this for the future of the soul beast clan.

Devote yourself to the cause of revival of the soul beast clan.

This is part of the plan.

Qiangu Qitian looked at the call that was suddenly hung up and just smiled knowingly.

On the side, Qiangu Ming, who was driving, saw Qiangu Qitian was free, and then he spoke:

"Master, the bet between you and Master Qiangu Zhangting is impossible to count. The old tower master would not agree to it, and the current tower master will not agree to it either."

Qiangu Qitian waved his hand nonchalantly:
"It would be best if this could be accomplished, but it doesn't matter if it can't be accomplished. Qiangu Zhangting has already jumped on my guard. If we don't teach him a lesson, there will probably be more trouble in the future."

Qian Gu Ming did not refute, but said: "Let's go back and tell the old tower master. This matter is serious and we can't make the decision."

Qiangu Qitian nodded: "Okay, Uncle Ming, let's go back to our clan's land."

After making the decision, Qiangu Qitian sent a message to Leng Yulai:
I went to visit my grandpa and returned home later.

Leng Yulai didn't say anything, but sent a photo.

It was a full-length photo of her standing in front of a floor-length mirror.

The long gauze skirt was as thin as a cicada's wing, revealing her perfect body. Her phoenix eyes were not cold at all, but full of temptation.

it is more than words.

On the way from Qiangu Qitian to the Qiangu clan's land, Qiangu Zhangting also took the elevator to the tower master's office on the top floor of the Ling Chuan Tower headquarters.

As soon as he entered, Qiangu Zhangting saw Qiangu Dongfeng standing with his hands behind his back in front of the French window, overlooking Shrek City.

"grandfather."

Qiangu Zhangting called out and walked directly in front of Qiangu Dongfeng.

Qiangu Dongfeng, who was in a good mood, did not bother about addressing Qiangu Zhangting. He asked without turning his head, "Zhangting, how did you find time to come here?"

Qiangu Zhangting did not beat around the bush with Qiangu Dongfeng, he said directly: "Grandpa, I just made a bet with Qiangu Qitian?"

"Oh?" Qiangu Dongfeng glanced sideways, looking at his only grandson with a hawk-like sharp gaze.

"How did you get involved with him?"

Ever since Qiangu Qitian was protected by Qiangu Dieting, Qiangu Dongfeng has been dormant, adopting a cold attitude towards Qiangu Qitian.

As long as his father Qiangudieting did not show any intention of depriving him of power, he was willing to maintain the current situation.

But the talent displayed by Qiangu Qitian made Qiangu Dongfeng always feel uneasy.

The talent of my grandson is not even comparable to that of Qiangu Qitian, let alone my previous self.

If this continues, no matter how unwilling he is, the power of the Spirit Pagoda will eventually fall into the hands of Qiangu Qitian.

Currently, one of Qiangu Zhangting’s few advantages is his martial soul.

In Qiangu Dongfeng's opinion, the inherited martial spirit of the Qiangu clan is the Panlong Stick. However, Qiangu Qitian's martial spirit has undergone a mutation after all.

So what if his brother Qiangu Qingfeng is stronger than him?

Didn't the final position of tower master still fall on him?
Qiangu Zhangting would never say that his conflict with Qiangu Qitian was because of Gu Yuena.

Knowing Qiangu Dongfeng's character well, he didn't want to be scolded for nothing.

"I just arranged a duel with him in half a month. The stakes are the future patriarch and tower master's positions. The loser will automatically withdraw."

Qiangu Zhangting's bet was right, and his grandfather no longer worried about how he met Qiangu Qitian.

All attention shifted to the content of the bet.

Qiangu Dongfeng was also frightened by the bet mentioned by Qiangu Zhangting at first. He didn't expect that the two of them would dare to make such a big bet in private.

Qiangu Dongfeng, who was about to open his mouth to reprimand, calmed down and thought about weighing the pros and cons of the matter.

After a long while, Qiangu Dongfeng asked, "Zhang Ting, why did you gamble with him like this?"

Although Qiangu Zhangting was a little excited at first, he analyzed the situation carefully after calming down.

"Grandpa, I think now is the best time to bet with him."

"Didn't you say he is very talented? But no matter how talented one is, it takes time to develop. I am seven years older than him. It is not easy to make up for the seven-year gap between a soul master and the age of thirty with talent. This is a win."

"Although my current battle armor has not yet been upgraded to the second level, my arm armor has been upgraded. With the battle armor's enhancement, my strength level is definitely not weaker than that of a peak soul saint. This is my second victory."

"Also, I have the family-inherited Unyielding Stick Method that you taught me. I have made some progress in the first two moves. A One-Word Battle Armor Master of the same level as me can't even withstand a single stick strike. This is the third victory."

"In short, the advantage is mine."

Qiangu Dongfeng looked at his grandson and nodded with satisfaction.

"Hmm~ As expected of my grandson Qiangu Dongfeng, your analysis is very good."

Although it seems a bit like taking advantage of someone's misfortune and being a villain, Qiangu Dongfeng doesn't care.

Those who achieve great things will not yield to petty gains. As long as they can achieve their goals, what does it matter even if they sell their souls?

"However, I don't think your great-grandfather would agree to it."

Qiangu Dongfeng thought about it and slowly said,

"The fight between the two of you must be publicized, and it would be best if other powerful figures were present to witness it. This way, the bet can be fully confirmed. Even if your great-grandfather disagrees in his heart, he must accept it for the sake of the family's and the Spirit Pagoda's reputation and honor."

"Don't we still have half a month? You don't need to practice anymore. Just spend a lot of money and try to upgrade the whole set of battle armor to a two-character battle armor during this time. This way you will be invincible."

Qiangu Dongfeng patted Qiangu Zhangting on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Zhangting, you did the right thing this time. This is the only chance in your life, so grasp it well."

"The future is yours."

"Ah."

Qiangu Zhangting nodded solemnly, clenched his fist, and said secretly:
I will do it.

On the other side, Qiangu Qitian has arrived at the manor where Qiangu Dieting lives.

Qiangu Qitian, who was familiar with the place, found Qiangu Dieting fishing by the quiet lake.

"Grandpa."

Qiangu Qitian called out softly, and came to sit next to Qiangu Dieting.

Qiangu Dieting put the fishing rod in his hand on the guardrail and said to Qiangu Qitian with a smile:

"Not bad, not bad. You feel much better now. It seems that this trip is quite pleasant."

"Alright, okay."

Qiangu Qitian scratched his head, thinking that Qiangu Dieting had seen something.

"Hehe..." Qiangu Dieting smiled knowingly. He didn't see anything at first, but now he roughly knew what Qiangu Qitian had done.

"You are like me, but not like me."

"What do you mean by this?"

Qiangu Dieting looked at Qiangu Qitian and said slowly: "I have had many women in my life, and your grandmother was my last woman. But I am a heartless person, and I have even forgotten the appearance and names of some of them."

"But you are different, Xiaotian. Although you are also sentimental, I can feel that your attitude towards feelings is very different from mine. You may be very tired in the future."

Qiangu Qitian understood what Qiangu Dieting meant, and he smiled back: "If there is something in return, everything is worth it."

He always believed that sincerity can be exchanged for sincerity.

"Besides, Grandpa, you missed one thing. I will only be sincere to people who I think can be sincerely returned."

In Qiangu Qitian's heart, a very "evil" plan was brewing.

"It seems that we are quite similar in some way."

When the grandfather and grandson met, they both smiled.

Qiangu Qitian also picked up a fishing rod from the shelf next to him, moved his small vest and sat not far from Qiangu Dieting.

After adjusting the fishing rod very skillfully, I hung the bait on the hook and started fishing.

Seeing that Qiangu Qitian also wanted to fish, Qiangu Dieting's attention also turned back to his own fishing rod.

"By the way, Grandpa, I have something small to tell you."

Qiangu Qitian doesn't care.

"Oh? What happened?"

"Wow~"

Qiangudieting waved his fishing rod and a fat black fish floated to the surface of the water.

With a splash, it fell into the bucket beside him.

"Qiangu Zhangting and I made a bet that we will have a duel in half a month. The loser will voluntarily withdraw from the competition for the future leader of the Qiangu clan and the master of the Spiritual Transmission Tower."

"what?!"

Qiangudieting's reaction was huge, his eyes were wide open, he hadn't lost his composure like this in a long time.

But when he saw Qiangu Qitian's calm expression, he didn't want to criticize him.

"Xiaotian, is this an impulsive decision you made or a well-thought-out one? If it's the former, I'll find Dongfeng and cancel this bet right now."

"It's okay Grandpa. He can't win."

Qiangu Dieting asked with some doubt: "Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you fight a hundred battles without danger. Dongfeng must have a lot of information about you, but you don't know anything about Zhangting. Isn't this like your style?"

"It can be considered as a rage for a beauty."

Qiangu Dieting nodded: "That makes sense."

"Zhang Ting is now a Soul Emperor. If nothing unexpected happens, Dongfeng will make him a two-character battle armor master in half a month. In addition, he has already learned the Unyielding Staff Technique. On paper, your chances of winning are very small."

No one knows a son better than his father. Even without thinking, Qiangu Dieting guessed what Qiangu Dongfeng would do.

Moreover, he also knew that Qiangu Dongfeng would try every means to make this bet come true.

"Well, since the bet has been made and you have made up your mind, I will not try to persuade you any more."

"The bet is in half a month, so as your grandfather, I will teach you the Unyielding Stick Technique. Xiaotian, although the dragon soul of your Coiled Dragon Stick martial spirit is not the Evil-Breaking Dragon, I don't know if the Unyielding Stick Technique is suitable for you. But if you have read it, it will increase your chances of winning the upcoming duel."

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