Douluo Dalu: The Eyes That Defy Fate

Chapter 172 Silver Moon Joins the Party
"Yes, Xiao Po's meaning is my meaning."

Although Zhang Lexuan had only just learned about this, it didn't stop her from publicly supporting her younger brother.

Moreover, if this truly is Lin Po's heartfelt wish, then she will do everything in her power to fulfill it.

Kong Deming's mood became complicated after hearing his great-granddaughter's answer, completely unaware of her surprise just moments before.

"Do you know that once this gets out, it will bring utter disaster to many people?"

"Of course I know, but I have absolute confidence in my success."

The almost arrogant reply made Kong Deming laugh in anger. He never expected that at his age, he would still encounter such an arrogant young man.

"Hmph! I'd like to see just what gives you such confidence!"

After saying that, Kong Deming unleashed the aura of a level 94 Title Douluo, making a move to attack Lin Po.

However, since he did not use any soul tools, it was clear at a glance that the old man had no ill intentions.

Seeing this, Lin Po silently called out in his heart, "Teacher, could you please do me one more favor?"

The next moment, an aura of majesty, as deep as the ocean and utterly indescribable, descended upon Lin Po.

The sudden turn of events forced Kong Deming to immediately stop his right hand, which was about to touch Lin Po's shoulder, and then he exclaimed in surprise:

"This aura...it's not at its limit...it's a god?!"

"That's right, I would also consider myself a person favored by the gods."

Lin Po answered Kong Deming's question with a faint smile, which also proved his confidence.

"You're lucky, kid."

Kong Deming looked at the spirited young man in front of him with a complicated expression, and all his worries vanished in an instant.

Only those who reach his level truly understand the power of the gods.

Just like the divine aura emanating from Lin Po, even though he harbored no ill will towards anything around him, he still couldn't muster the slightest thought of resistance.

It is precisely for this reason that the geniuses of the past ten thousand years on the continent have been pursuing the path to godhood.

However, this very opportunity that everyone was so eager for appeared right before his eyes so easily.

Kong Deming, who had been arrogant all his life, instantly lost all his greed, and his eyes became clear again when he looked at Lin Po.

The change in the blink of an eye did not escape Lin Po's eyes, and it made him respect the old man even more.

"Phew, I almost lost my way."

Hearing Kong Deming's mutterings to himself, Lin Po raised an eyebrow and muttered to himself, "I don't believe you for a second."

At the same time, the wisp of divine consciousness that Electrolux had bestowed upon Lin Po was slowly withdrawn, and the courtyard returned to its original tranquility.

Just as Lin Po wanted to continue the topic of 'establishing a new emperor', Kong Deming turned to look at Zhang Lexuan, who was looking at her younger brother with a proud expression.

"Le Xuan, when are you two planning to get married? How about this year? While I still have some strength left, I can help you two take care of the kids!"

Zhang Lexuan: "!"

"Great-grandfather, what are you saying?! Xiao Po is still so young!"

Zhang Lexuan's pretty face suddenly turned bright red, and she stammered as she rejected her great-grandfather's suggestion.

"He's not young anymore. When Lin was his age, the children of the noble families in Mingdu were already running around everywhere."

"Ah! Great-grandfather, aren't you ashamed!"

After calling out in a sweet voice, Zhang Lexuan slipped behind Lin Po and stopped showing herself, muttering something under her breath.

Seeing this, Lin Po shook his head and chuckled, changing the subject of the old man's attempt to continue persuading him to marry and have children.

"Master Kong, let's wait two more years. The overall situation is not stable yet, and we juniors are surrounded by powerful enemies. We really have no mind to nurture our children."

After he finished speaking, Master Kong stopped trying to persuade him with a look of regret on his face, but the words "powerful enemy" caught his attention again.

"A formidable foe? You, with gods by your side, still have a formidable foe?! Hmm?!"

Seeing that Master Kong had already understood, Lin Po nodded almost imperceptibly, signaling him not to make a fuss.

If Zhang Lexuan hadn't been in a daze at that moment, Lin Po wouldn't have given Kong Deming such a hint.

After all, if Zhang Lexuan knew about this, it would only add to her worries. "Sigh, since that's the case, let's add this old man to your plan."

This time it was Jing Hongchen's turn to be surprised. In his impression, Master Kong was not the kind of person who would be forced by power or gods.

Noticing the younger generation's reaction, Master Kong seemed to have been freed from his shackles, and his tone of explanation became more relaxed.

"In fact, I have always been very dissatisfied with the way the current emperor came to power."

But at that time the situation was turbulent, and there was no suitable candidate, so I had no choice but to temporarily agree to his ascension to the position.

"Once the situation stabilized, although the current emperor could not be considered a wise ruler, he was more than capable of maintaining the status quo. So, the matter was left as it was and no further great effort was made to select a new emperor."

"Now that we have the opportunity, and can even recommend my great-granddaughter to be empress, why not take it?"

"You don't really think I'm some kind of stubborn old man, do you?"

The explanation was thorough and the reasons were quite reasonable, but Lin Po and the other person tacitly added a sentence in their minds.

'I was also thinking of making amends to my great-granddaughter, who has had such a tragic life.'

The old man, who thought he had hidden his true intentions, recalled the earlier dispute over the division of spoils and turned to look intently at Jing Hongchen.

"Little Mirror, now that I'm considered one of your own, can you finally tell me what you've been researching lately?"
"If I hadn't kept your large-scale purchases of rare metals a secret, everyone would have known long ago."

"Just for this point, it's not unreasonable for you to tell me, is it?"

Jing Hongchen, who had been suppressing a laugh, turned bitter again after hearing Elder Kong's 'threat'.

Glancing at Lin Po, who seemed indifferent and uninvolved, Jing Hongchen gritted her teeth and revealed everything about the 'Battle Armor'.

Immediately afterwards, he faced a fanatical researcher who was enraged.

"Well, Xiao Jing, you actually kept such a good thing from me! And I always think of you whenever I have something good!"

"If I hadn't stumbled upon you this time because of a shortage of funds, I probably would still be in the dark and covering for you!"

Poor Jing Hongchen, despite his advanced age, was beating around like a primary school student, unable to lift his head, which made Lin Po pinch his thigh, afraid that he would burst out laughing.

"And you, brat, you have the nerve to laugh! If I hadn't asked, were you planning to stay silent?!"

Seeing that Elder Kong had turned his gun on him, Lin Po quickly stepped forward to explain:

"I just didn't have time. You are the pioneer who is closest to the tenth level Soul Master in this era. How could I not take you with me?"

Upon hearing this, Kong Deming's expression softened slightly, and a hint of pride crept into his feigned anger.

"Hmph! That's more like it! Xiao Jing, make a copy of the documents you have, and then bring the original documents to me intact!"
You don't need to go back to Mingde Hall these past few months. I've noticed a significant change in you; you must have gained quite a bit. Staying here will allow you to assist me."

"But... I still have several disciples."

"Then bring them all along. Don't think I can't guess the relationship between those kids and you!"

Left with no other choice, Jing Hongchen had to submit to Elder Kong's power and obediently agree.

After arranging Jing Hongchen's schedule for the next few months, Kong Deming turned to look at Lin Po, almost opening his mouth but saying nothing.

Unfortunately, Lin Po wasn't a proper soul master, so he really didn't have much to teach.

Moreover, in fact, Lin Po's current strength is even greater than when he doesn't use the 'Silver Moon Divine Light Shield'.

After thinking for a moment, Kong Deming had no choice but to change the subject.

"As for the source of your information, I have some guesses, but as long as you can control your people and prevent them from causing trouble within the Sun and Moon territory, I will not interfere."

However, since you are not a Soul Master, I have nothing to teach you.

"In that case, send all the young girls in your family to me, and I'll tutor them for a while."

This arrangement naturally delighted Lin Po, who was just wondering what kind of teacher to find for the girls in his family, and now this opportunity had been presented to him.

But we still have to put on a show.

"Well, you might not know this, but I have a few kids in my family who were brought back from Shrek Academy."

As a result, Kong Deming became even angrier when Shrek was mentioned.

"Stop talking nonsense. There's nothing in Mingdu that I don't know. Besides, they're just Shrek Academy. How dare they humiliate Yue Xuan like this?!"

(End of this chapter)