Douluo: The blue phoenix cries loudly, and the wind whistles through the air

Seahorse Douluo understood that Dugu Bo, the sect leader of Juyi Sect, must have considerable influence over Xue Qinghe.

If you can persuade the other party, there is a very high chance that you can obtain the Vast Ocean Universe Cover in a short period of time.

He was immediately filled with confidence regarding his plans to visit.

Upon hearing his disciple's report in the study, Dugu Bo smiled faintly.

Just as they had guessed, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was full of powerful experts and had a profound foundation. Sword Bone Douluo had even broken through to level 97 and level 96. They had little interest in a low-level Title Douluo, so Seahorse Douluo would naturally be unable to accomplish anything.

As a newly established sect, Juyi Sect is more likely to pay a huge price to win over a Title Douluo powerhouse.

Seahorse Douluo's plan was quite clever; if it weren't for Azure Phoenix Douluo's prior notice, Dugu Bo and the others might have truly fallen into his trap. Unfortunately, after learning the truth, everything Seahorse Douluo did was nothing more than a clown's act.

"I will go and meet him myself."

In the reception room.

Just as Sponge Douluo sat down, he heard a commotion from the disciples of the Gathering Righteousness Sect outside the door.

As he opened the door, wanting to find out what was going on, Dugu Bo came to meet him.

Sensing the unusual aura emanating from the other party, Seahorse Douluo bowed and asked, "Senior, are you His Majesty Dugu?"

Dugu Bo nodded slightly, walked into the room, and closed the door.

"Who are you, and what brings you to my Juyi Sect? You don't think I can't see your strength, do you?"

Seahorse Douluo has no need to hide his strength, but he cannot reveal all about his origins.

He cupped his hands in greeting and said frankly, "To be honest, Your Majesty, my name is Ou Ya, and my title is Seahorse."

One cannot fake a person's martial spirit. If this aspect is concealed, it will inevitably arouse suspicion in Dugu Bo's heart.

If an arrogant and domineering person suddenly changes their mind, they will inevitably become suspicious and all their previous efforts will be in vain.

Furthermore, when the Spirit Hall attacked Seagod Island, Seahorse Douluo had not yet broken through to the title level, let alone become the Holy Pillar Douluo who was on the front line resisting the invasion.

Even the Spirit Hall most likely wouldn't know his identity. This is why Poseidon didn't allow the stronger Sea Dragon Douluo or other Holy Pillar Douluo to land.

"I didn't grow up on the mainland, but in a coastal fishing village in the eastern part of the Star Luo Empire. You could say that I spent the first half of my life in the village."

"Later, I heard from several childhood friends from my village that there was a great opportunity at sea. At that time, we were all ambitious and thought we could get the opportunity, break through to the Title Douluo level, and stand at the peak of the continent."

"Unfortunately, a shipwreck later separated several of us childhood friends at sea. I seemed to be lucky and unexpectedly landed on a large island, where I received the inheritance of a senior. With half a lifetime of hard work, I finally achieved the title."

"It's a pity about my childhood friends. I went out to sea to look for them and searched all the coastal cities of the two great empires, but I couldn't find them."

"Later, I heard that there were even more powerful Title Douluos on the mainland, so I led some of the young men from the village away from the sea. Today, after meeting Your Majesty Dugu, I finally understand what it means to be a frog in a well."

Seahorse Douluo had been pondering these explanations since the start of his journey. Now, not only could he justify his own words, but even outsiders couldn't find any fault with them. Of course, for Dugu Bo, even without Azure Phoenix Douluo's announcement, he would have noticed Seahorse Douluo's problem.

What decent person would reveal their background right away, as if afraid others wouldn't know?
Even if we're being completely honest with each other, there's no need to go through every single detail, right?

Especially the childhood friend he fabricated; for anyone, that would be a deep wound in their heart, one they wouldn't easily mention.

Seahorse Douluo not only said it, but his face showed no emotion.

Even if what he said is true, everyone would keep their distance from a cold-blooded and ruthless person.

"I am not a household registration official, you don't need to say such things." With that, Dugu Bo pushed the teacup on the table toward Seahorse Douluo, a faint smile on his face. "Then, may I ask, what brings you here today?"

Negotiation is an art. If you state your purpose directly, the other party may ask you to leave before you even have a chance to drink tea.

Seahorse Douluo sat in the chair, and seeing that Dugu Bo had no further action, picked up his teacup and leisurely drank some tea.

"This time, I brought quite a few people with me. They all have mouths to feed, and I cannot watch my own people starve to death. I hope Your Majesty Dugu can show me a way to survive."

Turning a passive situation into an active one—that was his negotiation strategy.

Seahorse Douluo believed that with his titled Douluo cultivation, he was confident that Dugu Bo would be tempted to recruit him since he had taken the initiative to come to him.

Unfortunately, his plan backfired.

Dugu Bo showed little interest in his words, saying, "If that's the case, then Seahorse Douluo should leave."

“My Juyi Sect has over a thousand members, all of whom are waiting to eat. Given the current situation on the continent, it’s already difficult for us to have one or two stable sources of income. Naturally, I will prioritize the sect’s disciples rather than helping outsiders overcome their difficulties.”

Seahorse Douluo's expression was stiff.

The script doesn't seem to be like this. Does Dugu Bo also look down on his abilities? Or did the other party see through his intentions and try to lower the price?
Seeing that the other party did not see him off, Seahorse Douluo knew that there was still a chance, and immediately said, "Your Majesty Dugu misunderstands. We have absolutely no intention of competing with your sect for business."

"We've lived by the sea for a long time, getting used to a self-sufficient and leisurely life. We've come to the mainland for two reasons. First, we want to spar with mainland Soul Masters to encourage ourselves to improve. Second, moving to the mainland and returning to the Soul Master world is also our long-cherished wish."

“We need such an opportunity. Of course, we don’t ask Juyi Sect to do anything for us. I’ve come here only to make friends with Your Majesty Dugu. I wonder if Your Majesty could give us this opportunity?”

Dugu Bo shrugged and casually said, "Of course."

Given his personality, he would naturally not invite a wolf into the house, but if he didn't "befriend" Seahorse Douluo, their relationship couldn't develop further. How could he make the other party slip up?
Seahorse Douluo didn't expect to reach a conclusion in their first conversation.

Seeing that Dugu Bo had agreed, he went along with it and took out some local specialties from the seaside from his soul tool. "Senior Dugu Bo, we used to be fishermen, and we don't have much to offer. These are dried seafood that we made ourselves. We hope you will accept them."

The change in address was a test by Seahorse Douluo. If the other party didn't refuse, it would mean that their relationship had taken another step forward.

Dugu Bolang chuckled, "It's rare to see you all so thoughtful."

As he spoke, he clapped his hands, and a disciple entered from outside. "I have other important matters to attend to. Little Niu, show our distinguished guest around the sect, and bring him some local specialties before he leaves." (End of Chapter)