Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Heavenly Dao Umbrella, Seven Kills Annihilation

Chapter 198 Dugu Bo: My granddaughter is going to run away with him too?
Jiang Nian silently watched the interaction between the grandfather and grandson, but was a little puzzled as to where Dugu Yan learned that phrase from.
It sounds familiar, but I can't quite place it.

"Cough cough... It's not that Grandpa doesn't want to, it's just... sigh?" Dugu Bo stood up, a hint of surprise on his face.

"Jiang Nian, Holy Son, it's been a long time."

Dugu Yan was startled and quickly turned her head to look.

A hint of surprise flashed across his face when he saw Jiang Nian, but a trace of hostility appeared when he saw Zhu Zhuqing.

Her gaze shifted, and she subconsciously took two steps back, shrinking behind Dugu Bo.

"Grandpa, that woman is so scary..."

Dugu Bo swallowed hard; he actually wanted to say that he was also very scared.

But I can't just hide behind my granddaughter, can I?

Qingyu looked away and gently rubbed Zhu Zhuqing's head, as if petting a kitten.

"Old Poison Master, are you going into seclusion?" Jiang Nian greeted him with a smile, and nodded to Dugu Yan as well.

"I...I..." Dugu Bo coughed lightly, unsure of what to say.

He also understood that neutrality, while seemingly avoiding offending either side, was actually just being a fence-sitter, making both sides wary of him.

Especially someone like him who uses poisons, he could very well be a weapon that destroys a city.

"I guess so. I'm a bit tired of the mundane world."

Dugu Yan pouted and jumped out from behind him.

“Brother Jiang Nian, Grandpa wants to stay here, I don’t care.”

"But can I go back to the Spirit Hall with you?"

Dugu Bo: "???"

Not a buddy?

His granddaughter, whom he had raised with such care, just left with someone else like that?
The key point is that the kid hasn't said a word yet!
"Sure, you're welcome anytime."

Jiang Nian smiled; he certainly wouldn't refuse Dugu Yan's arrival.

Since her last martial soul evolution, Dugu Yan will definitely have no problem reaching the Peerless Douluo level in the future.

If one's soul rings are all equipped with dragon blood, one might be able to evolve their bloodline again when they reach the Soul King or Soul Emperor level. Even if that doesn't work, they can still evolve it when they are granted a title.

Her potential is much greater than Dugu Bo's.

"Alright! It's settled then!" Dugu Yan smiled and winked at her grandfather.

"You child..." Dugu Bo sighed, rubbing his forehead.

If she joins, then I will definitely be tied to the Spirit Hall.

But for the sake of her granddaughter, what harm is there in following Jiang Nian?
Moreover, it was this man who saved both of their lives.

"Hmph~" Dugu Yan proudly raised her neck, displaying the spoiled and willful nature of a young lady.

"Brother Jiang Nian, where is Sister Xiaoxue?"

"She's busy."

"oh···"

Dugu Yan glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, that little brat, whose height only reached her chin.

but···
Why is it so big?!
Is this size reasonable for a normal child of a few years old?!
Dugu Yan was so jealous that she almost ground her back teeth to powder, but she could only maintain a smile.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't understand why this guy kept staring at her.

Like someone with a mental illness.

"You guys talk first, I'm going to find something at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well."

"Go ahead, go ahead." Dugu Yan waved her hand like a familiar guest, her gaze fixed on Zhu Zhuqing.

He crossed his arms over his chest and hummed softly.

"My name is Dugu Yan. What's yours?" The girl extended her right hand, looking down at her.

"Zhu Zhuqing."

The two women shook hands briefly, then quickly let go.

"Zhuqing, I've known Brother Jiang Nian for a long time. Based on age and timeline, shouldn't you call me 'sister'?" Dugu Yan raised an eyebrow, trying to tease the little black cat. Zhu Zhuqing gave her a cold glance: "Boring."

After saying that, she looked in the direction Jiang Nian was walking.

Ahead, there was a layer of fog.

The boy's figure disappeared into the fog, and she felt a little nervous, wanting to follow him to see what was happening.

"You little brat!" Dugu Yan glared at herself, but before she could say anything, she saw her follow.

"Oh dear! You idiot! You'll get lost!" The girl exclaimed helplessly as she jogged after her to prevent her from getting lost and poisoned.

Qingyu glanced at the somewhat dazed Dugu Bo, then stepped into the fog as well.

"Phew~ Who exactly is this girl? Why is she making me so scared?"

"It looks like... a 100,000-year-old dragon soul beast?"

Dugu Bo frowned, secretly marveling at Jiang Nian's impressive abilities, as even such a powerful figure was willing to stay by his side.

Joining the Spirit Hall seems to be the right choice after all.

He may not care about the future, but his granddaughter cannot.

Yan'er's martial soul quality is currently unmatched across the entire continent, and she might actually have a slight chance of becoming a god in the future.

"Let's go for it! All in!"

"What child cries every day?"

Dugu Bo clenched his fist, his eyes filled with determination.

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"Hey! Why did you come in without saying a word? Do you know how dangerous this place is?" Dugu Yan grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's wrist irritably, put her other hand on her hip, and looked fierce.

"Oh, thank you."

"You are a good person."

Dugu Yan: "???"

No, is she sick?
The girl glanced suspiciously at the aloof Zhu Zhuqing, who was wearing cat ears on her head; it was so tempting to pinch them.

She has a pretty face and a good temperament, but she's still a little bit inferior to her.

"This is the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. Look at those blue and red springs. Even my grandfather would have been reduced to ashes if he went in. Only Brother Jiang Nian can set foot here."

"Many of the exotic flowers and plants in the surrounding area are beneficial to health, but some are also harmful."

"Only Brother Jiang Nian can recognize their names and medicinal properties. I usually only dare to look at them, but I don't dare to touch them."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at her, and Dugu Yan instantly felt admired, her lips curling up and her puffed-out cheeks puffing out.

"Little sister, Brother Jiang Nian is a very kind person. I guess he brought you here to help you choose a magical herb."

"You'll be absolutely amazed once you take it!"

Zhu Zhuqing felt that this woman was getting a bit annoying.

She's a person who likes peace and quiet, and having a chattering mouth constantly in her ear is really not very pleasant.

"Yes, Sister Yanzi is very knowledgeable."

"Hehe, that's right!" Dugu Yan was so pleased to be called "sister" that she felt like she was floating on air.

She hadn't seen anyone except her grandfather for months, and felt she was going to go completely crazy if she didn't find someone to talk to.

And so, the two women, one talkative and the other aloof, sat together and talked.

The sleeping Little White peeked its head out from Qingyu's sleeve, saw the woman, and felt that she looked familiar, but couldn't remember when it had been seen before.

"Hmm?" Dugu Yan turned around and was immediately delighted when she saw the rat's head.

"Little White, chirp chirp chirp~"

"..."

Jiang Nian stopped listening to their conversation, located the spring, and jumped into the water with a splash.

The icy cold and the raging flames assaulted his body, but neither affected him.

"The soul bone sensed it..."

(End of this chapter)