Douluo: Subversion Begins with the Arrival of the Traveler

Chapter 258 The Arrival of Kong and Paimon

The teams and dates for the competition have been finalized, and under Salas's supervision,

Teams from all over the country's advanced Soul Master academies took turns to appear on stage.

"Sister Yan Yan, I had no idea there were so many teams in this competition!"

Yu Keke sat in the pavilion with the others, and she was now thinking about the time she would have to appear in front of so many people at the same time.
The excitement in my heart is still lingering.

"That's right, only you wouldn't care about this. You know, participating in the Soul Master Competition is every Soul Master's dream~"

Dugu Yan said with a hint of reproach.

I don't know what that adult said to Coco, but she found the competition incredibly boring and tedious.
"Ugh~ I'm really scared. I never imagined being watched by so many people at the same time..."

Yu Keke replied softly.

"Hehe~ Let's go, I know there's a top-notch hot spring here, let's sisters go for a bath."

Dugu Yan chuckled. They were currently in the palace, and this was the temporary residence arranged for them by Xue Qinghe.

Although it was a battle on home soil, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy needed to leave the city, and it was a distance of over ten miles. To avoid making the team members travel long distances,
Xue Xing was thinking of booking a hotel for the team to rest, but Xue Qinghe waved his hand dismissively when he heard this.
The Heavenly Battle Palace is filled with numerous palaces; surely it can accommodate even a small academy team?

Therefore, after Yu Keke and the others left the competition venue, they were invited into the royal palace, where the architecture, decoration, and facilities were all very high-end.

"Want to take a bath? Sure."

Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

Ye Lingling and Yu Keke did not refuse.

As for Ning Rongrong, she had already gone out to find her grandfather Jian.

"Great! Let's go take a bath!"

Shi Mo's eyes lit up when he heard Dugu Yan's suggestion.

"Ok?"

Seeing Shi Mo's eager expression, Dugu Yan gave a puzzled snort.
"Did I not explain myself clearly? I meant my sisters and I are going to take a bath~"

"Forehead……"

Upon hearing this, Graphite scratched his head.

Are you girls?

Dugu Yan looked at Shi Mo with a wary gaze, and even the silent Shi Mo next to her was stared at by her sharp eyes.

"No, Captain, then my brother and I..."

Upon hearing this, Shi Mo spoke with a bitter expression.

"You two go back to your rooms and sleep or find somewhere to cultivate, but you're not allowed to come to the hot spring."

Dugu Yan replied decisively.

"Captain, I suddenly feel sore all over. A bath would be a good way to relieve the pain..."

The temptation of a bath was too great, and Graphite wanted to try his luck.

Apart from his two brothers, the team members were all beautiful young women.

Even though my brother and I aren't handsome, that doesn't mean we can't be deprived of our right to pursue beauty, does it?
"Where does it hurt? Do you want me to show you with my fist?"

Dugu Yan raised her fist and waved it in front of the two of them.
"Have you ever seen a fist the size of a sandbag? All that back pain and irritability is probably fake; a good beating will fix it!"

"Never mind, it doesn't hurt that much anymore..."

When Shi Mo saw his captain make a threatening remark, he quickly waved his hand.

Others may not know, but he knows Dugu Yan's character very well. She'll hit you if she wants to, and she never gives you a second chance.

"Hmph~ You're smart."

Seeing that she had successfully suppressed Shi Mo, Dugu Yan let out a soft snort. "Can't handle you anymore?"
"Let's go, I can't wait any longer!"

After dealing with the two Shi Mo brothers, Dugu Yan hurriedly pushed her sisters toward the hot springs.

"Sister Yan Yan, there are only a few of us here. Are you sure those two won't peek?" In the room by the hot spring, Dugu Yan had already asked the maid for clothes suitable for soaking in the hot spring. Ye Lingling held the clothes and said with some concern.

"Don't worry, how could I not be prepared?"

Dugu Yan changed her clothes by herself, her gaze falling on Yu Keke.

"Right, Coco?"

"Uh-huh!"

Yu Keke nodded his little head, clearly indicating that he had reached some kind of agreement with Dugu Yan.

After the group changed their clothes and stepped out of the room, they saw a majestic, tall figure standing outside the closed door.

"Oh, it's Fire Meow Meow..."

Zhu Zhuqing's lips twitched; the large figure outside the door was undoubtedly Huo Miaomiao.

"Now you can all rest assured, right?"

Dugu Yan held Yu Keke's arm, looking as if she had everything under control.

"A 100,000-year-old soul beast guards the gate..."

Ye Lingling swallowed hard; she had never imagined she would receive such treatment.

Even a casual bath is guarded by spirit beasts of 100,000 years old, let alone something like a graphite millstone.

Even if a Title Douluo came, he would have to stand outside as punishment...

What kind of unreal lineup did I join?
It felt as if children from impoverished mountain areas had suddenly and inexplicably entered high society.

"Sir, when are you coming to pick me up...?"

Fire Meow Meow sat upright outside the door, letting out a long sigh.

Although the food and drinks here are good, it's not interesting at all.

That little devil Yu Keke has been corrupted by others and has already mastered how to use her skills to their fullest extent...

Look at me, a dignified Beast King, the most loyal under the Lord. What titled Douluo wouldn't tremble in fear when they see me?
I never imagined I'd be reduced to guarding the door for a few young girls...

Despite her thoughts, with Kong and Paimon not around, Fire Meow still unconditionally obeyed Yu Keke's orders.

"Hey, Fire Meow Meow, what are you doing here?"

Just then, a curious voice rang in Fire Meow Meow's ears. He was startled and looked around, but saw nothing.

"Strange, why do I think I heard an adult's voice?"

Fire Meow Meow muttered something, then shook its enormous lion head.

I guess I was just missing my parents too much, which is why I was hallucinating.
"Fire Meow Meow, what are you doing here? Where are Coco and the others?"

Another reproachful voice rang out, startling Firefly once more. It was Miss Paimon's voice!
Can hallucinations persist?
"My lord? Is that you?"

His huge bull-like eyes darted around, and he tentatively muttered to himself, trying to prove that he was really hallucinating.

"Where are you looking? I'm right in front of you!"

Fire Meow felt its whiskers tighten, as if someone was tugging at them.

"Miss Paimon! It really is you!"

Fire Meow Meow looked at the empty space in front of him with surprise. He knew that it really was Miss Paimon!
Only she would pluck hairs and pull beards so easily.

Since Miss Paimon is here, then the master must be here too!
He quickly knelt down on all fours, gazing earnestly ahead.

"Yeah, you can't see me, can you? Hehe~ This is so much fun!"

As Paimon's clear voice rang out, Fire Meow Meow immediately imagined Miss Paimon's mischievous little face in her mind.

"Miss Paimon, what's going on between you and the master...?"

Fire Meow Meow isn't stupid; it knows that the adults don't want it to see, which means they must be doing something important.

(End of this chapter)