Douluo Dragon King: I, the wielder of the Holy Sword, will vanquish all evil.

Chapter 168 Reconstructing the Original Body?

It is still very difficult to use destiny to directly target a powerhouse with strength comparable to a Limit Douluo.

But what we are looking for is Makino.

As master and disciple, Su Qiu had a very deep connection with him, making the search very easy.

As Su Qiu walked off the field, her fingertips twitched slightly.

A wisp of pale golden light quietly wrapped around Su Qiu's fingertips, carrying a gentle pull.

The light slowly extended, pointing towards the valley outside Xingluo City.

Su Qiu continued walking, following the direction of the guiding light, and soon left the noisy stadium and stepped into the dense forest outside the city.

The vegetation in the valley is lush and green, and sunlight filters through the gaps in the branches and leaves, casting dappled patterns of light.

In stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the stadium, this place was so quiet that only the rustling of the wind through the leaves could be heard.

Stop suddenly.

Before me stood a castle-like building, ancient and magnificent, with two large characters hanging above it: Tang Clan.

"What is the teacher doing here at the Tang Sect?"

Two figures dressed in black, exuding a refined aura, emerged from the shadows beside the door, their eyes warily locking onto him: "Who goes there? This is a sacred place of the Tang Clan; outsiders are not permitted."

The next moment, the two guards' expressions shifted slightly, as if they had received instructions.

After exchanging a glance, they stepped aside to make way: "Please come in."

Passing through the stone gate engraved with Tang Dynasty patterns, the interior reveals a completely different scene, a stark contrast to the rustic exterior, now brimming with a high-tech feel.

Along the way, there were several half-disassembled mechs, their parts gleaming coldly. Several craftsmen dressed in Tang Clan uniforms were discussing in hushed tones around a core component.

Finally, Su Qiu entered an office where Mu Ye was sitting opposite a chubby middle-aged man, and the two seemed to be discussing something.

"You actually found your way here, kid." Mu Ye looked up and saw Su Qiu, grinned, and said to the middle-aged man beside him, "Uncle-Master, this is the disciple I told you about, Su Qiu."

"Don't shout nonsense, I'm no longer a member of the Body Sect." Smiling Douluo, Hu Jie, looked at Su Qiu: "Su Qiu, of course I know her."

"He forcefully killed two Evil Douluo."

"When I first received the information, I almost wanted to go to Douluo Continent to see it for myself."

Su Qiu bowed and said, "Greetings, Grandmaster Uncle."

Hu Jie's eyelids twitched: "I told you not to shout nonsense, I'm a member of the Tang Clan now."

Hu Jie is now the head of the Tang Sect branch in the Star Luo Continent, a true high-ranking member of the Tang Sect.

"Uncle-Master, come back." Su Qiu's arrival gave Mu Ye more confidence in front of his elders, and he affirmed, "With Xiao Qiu here, the Body Sect will surely prosper!"

Su Qiu immediately understood that Mu Ye had come to discuss the reconstruction of the Body Sect.

"There's no going back." Hu Jie shook his head. The other older generation of the Body Sect were alright; they could basically return to their original bodies at any time.

But he can't. He's climbed too high in the Tang Sect, and they can't let him leave.

Of course, most importantly, the reason why Hu Jie left the Body Sect was something he couldn't bring himself to say.

He left the sect in despair after being rejected by Makino's mother.

Looking back now, Hu Jie wants to slap himself; he was such a clown. How could he possibly face going back now?
“There’s no going back.” Hu Jie couldn’t possibly say that it was mainly because he was too clownish. He shook his head, a trace of melancholy flashing in his eyes. “You guys go find other people. They’re still entangled with the sect and can easily leave. But I can’t. I’ve climbed too high in the Tang Sect and I have all the information on the Xingluo branch in my hands. The Tang Sect can’t let me leave.”

Makino's smile faded slightly. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately swallowed his words.

He certainly knew the real reason why Hu Jie stayed in the Tang Sect and didn't return to his original body.

To be honest, it took a lot of courage for Makino to come to Hu Jie. The atmosphere in the quiet office was particularly awkward at that moment.

Hu Jie seemed to see through his thoughts, glared at him irritably, his chubby cheeks slightly flushed, and said irritably, "Stop thinking nonsense. I'm doing quite well in the Tang Sect now. I have no shortage of power and status. It's much more comfortable than going back to that lousy Body Sect."

Su Qiu lowered her eyes and calmly said, "Grandmaster Uncle's life in the Tang Sect may not be another kind of fulfillment."

Hu Jie was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and pointed at Su Qiu, saying to Mu Ye, "Your disciple is more insightful than you."

“However,” Su Qiu said slowly, “this perfect ending is about to come to an end.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the temperature in the office seemed to drop several degrees.

Hu Jie's smile vanished instantly, his chubby face contorted, obscuring his eyes: "What do you mean by that?"

“Distrust and suspicion,” Su Qiu explained. “It’s alright that the Body Sect is gone, but once it’s rebuilt, will the Tang Sect still trust you?”

"Most importantly, it is me. Under my leadership, the Body Sect is destined for glory."

What he said was arrogant, but it was the truth.

Su Qiu's blood and qi surged, revealing the golden body realm of the innate secret technique.

"The more promising the Body Sect is, the more wary the Tang Sect will be of you. Even if you don't have that intention, it's useless. With suspicion, the Tang Sect's wariness of you is inevitable."

"You won't stay in this position for long."

Golden light flowed around Su Qiu, and the golden body realm of the innate secret technique illuminated the office like a small sun. The heavy pressure of his blood and qi caused the air to ripple.

Hu Jie's pupils shrank sharply. How could he possibly know about the Golden Body Realm of the Innate Secret Technique?

And at this age
No wonder this kid dared to say, "The Body Sect is destined for glory."

Such talent is truly unprecedented.

“Xiao Qiu is right.” Mu Ye nodded repeatedly.

Hu Jie's face darkened; how could he not understand these principles?

From the day he obtained Su Qiu's information six months ago, he felt that countless pairs of eyes were secretly watching him.

Su Qiu's potential is terrifying. Who knows if Hu Jie will take this opportunity to revert to his original form?

The Tang Clan never supports idlers, much less people who pose a "hidden danger".

He just kept thinking that his decades of achievements were there for all to see, and even if headquarters had suspicions, they wouldn't do anything about it.

But Su Qiu's words exposed his self-deceiving wishful thinking.

"Yes, we old folks who originated from the original body will have to go back sooner or later." Hu Jie's voice carried a hint of weariness. "When will the sect be rebuilt?"

“I will go back, but you’d better be prepared.”

"A single move can affect the whole situation. Once I return, the Tang Clan will never let me go."

"I have too many Tang Clan things in my head."

Hu Jie said solemnly, "There are other fellow disciples as well."

"Shrek Academy, Spirit Pagoda, War God Temple, hehe." He suddenly laughed, "It's going to be very lively then."

"Xiao Qiu." After making up his mind, Hu Jie changed his previous aloofness and his tone became more warm.

He rubbed his chubby hands together, his eyes full of anticipation. "Although I'm not on Douluo Continent, I'm very familiar with the latest news there. I know about your forging talent. To be able to forge souls at such a young age, such talent is unparalleled in the entire history."

(End of this chapter)