Douluo: Star-Breaking Sword God

Chapter 165 Return to Tian Dou, Dugu Bo Personally Leads the Team
For some unknown reason, it took Ling Qianyao and his two companions more than ten days to return to Heaven Dou from the Spirit Hall compared to when they left.

They walked and stopped, setting up camp every night, gradually moving forward in time, while the time when Ling Qianyao and the other two woke up during the day was also gradually moving backward.

Incidentally, Qian Renxue deliberately slowed down the carriage's speed, claiming that "the scenery along the way is so beautiful that we cannot rush through it; we must savor it carefully."

Despite the ordinary scenery along the way, Qian Renxue declared righteously that she had been an undercover agent in Tiandou for so long, so what was wrong with enjoying herself? I wonder what she was enjoying.
Tiandou Royal Academy.

After bidding farewell to Qian Renxue in front of the Crown Prince's residence, Zhu Zhuqing and Ling Qianyao went to the academy's teaching committee to inform Meng Shenji of their general experience during their trip to Wuhun City.

Meng Shenji nodded slightly, his eyes full of smiles. "The Purple Record Medal, I never expected His Holiness the Pope to bestow such an honor upon you."

This Purple Record Medal holds extraordinary significance in the world of Soul Masters. It not only represents your high recognition within the Spirit Hall, but also serves as powerful proof of your strength and talent.

You should know that this kind of thing is usually only available to members of the Spirit Hall, the most outstanding talents.

"Excellent, truly excellent."

He stroked his beard and smiled, his eyes full of approval. "Two people defeated the three of them. It seems that the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall is nothing special. With Qian Yao and Zhu Qing here, our Heaven Dou Royal Academy will definitely shine in this Spirit Master Competition."

Maybe we can even win first place, haha.

Meng Shenji laughed heartily. The gloom that had been weighing on his heart because of Qin Ming's inexplicable resignation and departure for New Shrek Academy had dissipated considerably.

Looking at Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing, he praised himself even more for his wise decision to take them in.

Just then, a slightly carefree yet authoritative voice rang out from outside the Education Committee, "Qianyao brat, Zhuqing girl, you just got back and you're here with that old bastard Meng Shenji first? Don't you even come to see your cheap master first?"

Before the words had even finished, a figure strode into the Education Committee.

The newcomer was none other than Dugu Bo. He was dressed in a dark green robe. Over the past few months, his white hair, which had been white when he first underwent his martial soul transformation, had now turned into a gray-white color, giving him a more mature and weathered look.

It feels like a combination of Yang Guo's carefree spirit and Huang Yaoshi's aloofness from the later stages of The Return of the Condor Heroes.

Meng Shenji's lips twitched. He was, after all, a level 86 Soul Douluo and the chief of the teaching committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. In Heaven Dou City, and even in the entire Douluo Continent, he was a highly respected and extraordinary figure.

But in front of Dugu Bo, he could only be called "old bastard".

"I met the teacher."

"I've met senior."

"Hmm, not bad, not bad. It's only been a short time since you went to Wuhun City, and your soul power has already increased by one level. Now one of you is level 45 and the other is level 43."

"And think about your age...tsk tsk tsk, when I was your age, I certainly didn't have this kind of ability."

Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction, his face full of relief, and his originally somewhat arrogant expression softened considerably.

Meng Shenji teased from the side, "Your Majesty Dugu, look at your expression, it's like Qian Yao is your grandson-in-law, your eyes are almost squinting into slits from laughing."

"I would like that," Dugu Bo coughed, "but I don't know. I can't interfere in the affairs of young people. If they are willing, I would naturally be happy to see it happen."

Zhu Zhuqing raised an eyebrow and gave Dugu Bo a friendly smile. "Sorry, senior, things are a bit chaotic at home right now. There's a spider girl who's been stealing food, and a Blue Silver Emperor is vaguely falling for her. Sister Yanzi, please put things on hold for now."

Dugu Bo noticed Zhu Zhuqing's gaze, subtly averting his head. "Tsk, this is a bit tricky. Maybe I should just drug her?"
Meng Shenji spoke up, "Your Majesty Dugu, you've come to me of your own accord, surely not just to see Qian Yao and the others? Is there something you need?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo turned his attention to business, his expression becoming serious, and said, "Indeed, there is something."

He sat down on a chair nearby, took a sip of tea casually, and said, "Meng Shenji, how did you become the chief of the Education Committee? You can't even keep an eye on the teachers in a college."

Qin Ming was persuaded by Shrek Academy with just a few words to leave the academy, and he even took away the students' martial soul information.

When you admitted him to the college, didn't you conduct a background check or character test?

I think Qin Ming is an insatiable wolf.

"Uh..." Meng Shenji's face darkened. Who knew Qin Ming would do such a thing? "This matter was indeed my oversight."

When Qin Ming applied to the academy, he performed exceptionally well in all aspects, so we didn't have too many doubts. After all, he was known as the second youngest Soul Emperor on the continent, and he had quite a reputation in the Soul Master world.

Dugu Bo scoffed, "What second youngest Soul Emperor? It's just that others don't claim that title. With a Soul Ring configuration of two yellow, three purple, and one black, he's blocked a path for himself. I wonder how Shrek Academy taught him."

"Alright, I won't waste any more words," Dugu Bo stood up, putting his hands behind his back. "You can remove that temporary team leader you arranged. I will personally lead the Royal Fighting Team until the end of this Soul Master Competition."

Upon hearing this, Meng Shenji was taken aback. "A Title Douluo as the team leader?"

Dugu Bo glared at him. "What? Is that not allowed? I am a guest minister of the Heavenly Dou Royal Family. This academy is under the jurisdiction of the royal family, so I naturally have the qualifications."

"No, no, no," Meng Shenji waved his hand, "I certainly didn't mean that. It's just that for this kind of competition, there's no need for a Title Douluo to personally lead the team."

Most titled Douluo are busy with other matters or immersed in cultivation and enlightenment, and they won't waste their energy on such trivial things.

It feels weird.

"Hey, I've got a short temper. What do you mean, you old rascal?" Dugu Bo rolled up his sleeves. "You mean I'm very idle, right?"

"Pfft—" Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips, suppressing a laugh.

"Alright," Dugu Bo waved his hand, "This matter is settled. I will start taking over the training of the Royal Fighting Team tomorrow."

As for that ridiculous notion of lowering myself, I don't care. Just think of it as me wanting to see my little goose grow up more."

"Everything is as Your Majesty wishes."

"Hmm~" Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction and waved to Ling Qianyao and the other person. "Come on, you two little ones, it's been so long. Come to my house for a visit."

"Goodbye, Chief Dream." *2
Along the way, Ling Qianyao looked at Dugu Bo with some suspicion in his eyes. Why did he feel that his cheap master seemed to have ulterior motives in leading the team?

strangeness.
Is it really just so I can see more of Dugu Yan?

(End of this chapter)