In Douluo Continent, the Pope used me as a substitute for my first love.

Chapter 147 Dragon King's Palace and Hidden Dragon Academy (Part 1)

"well……"

In the end, Wang Zhao shook his head and didn't think about it anymore, after all, there had been a lot going on lately.

Suddenly, a hand patted his left shoulder. He instinctively turned his head to look and saw a blonde girl with a smile on her face appear on his right.

"Feed".

Qian Renxue poked him.

"What's wrong? You look so worried. Did Mom say something to you?"

"It's nothing, we just talked about the distribution of the immortal herbs."

Wang Zhao succinctly stated.

"oh."

Qian Renxue nodded and took out the Sacred Lotus of Earth Core that Wang Zhao had used to get rid of her.

"How do you eat this?"

She asked again.

"First consume the flower petals, then absorb the bright flame by connecting with the red thread beneath the lotus using your soul power..."

Wang Zhao paused suddenly as he spoke.

"However, before absorbing the Holy Lotus, I suggest you go see Grandpa Qian first. I will be returning to Wuhun City in a few days, so we can go back together then."

"What do you mean by 'sometimes later'?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue puffed out her cheeks.

As Wang Zhao's strength increased rapidly, she became increasingly eager to absorb the immortal herbs, even to the point of being impatient.

She's going to use her cheat code too!

"Hmm... within a month."

As if sensing Qian Renxue's little thoughts, Wang Zhao suddenly smiled.

"I returned to Wuhun City to plan my fifth spirit ring. Sister Dong'er just informed me that the relevant information has been settled, and the timing will be just right."

"Within a month?!"

Qian Renxue couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Wang Zhao's words clearly indicated that he was confident he could raise his soul power level to 50 within a month.

Hiss! Terrifying!

You should know that she is a dignified prospective angel god with an innate soul power of level 20, and she is two years older than Wang Zhao. She is only level 55 now.

Seeing that her "younger brother" Wang Zhao was actually about to catch up with her, and considering that Wang Zhao would definitely absorb spirit rings beyond his level and that each breakthrough would surpass the normal initial stage...

Who knows, Wang Zhao might break through to the Soul King realm and his level could immediately match hers, or even surpass her.

Is she the chosen one, or is Wang Zhao the chosen one?!

At this moment, Qian Renxue couldn't help but have doubts in her heart.

Soon, the two stopped talking and returned to the Yin-Yang Well below.

At this moment, Dugu Yan slowly awoke.

"grandfather……"

Looking at Dugu Bo's tall figure in front of her, Dugu Yan murmured softly.

After a month of treatment and transformation by Wang Zhao, and thanks to the effects of the Hunyuan Immortal Herb, her appearance has changed dramatically. Her features are more refined, and her eyes gleam with a golden light.

It's worth mentioning that a poison pill similar to Dugu Bo's has appeared within her body ahead of time, though it's currently only in its nascent stage. Her martial soul has also transformed into a true Azure Scale Golden Dragon, and her originally harmful poison attributes have been converted into controllable poisonous light. Although much weaker than Dugu Bo's, it also has more potential. Due to the difference between the Primordial Immortal Herb and the Star Luo Spirit Pearl, her poison pill may develop functions that Dugu Bo did not possess in the future.

At that moment, upon hearing the voice, Dugu Bo turned around, revealing his face, which had become as young as a middle-aged man after the poison had disappeared. His aura was no longer as cold as before, and his long, flowing hair had turned from emerald green to black.

"My soul power seems to have increased quite a bit."

Dugu Yan said with some uncertainty.

Dugu Bo simply nodded in agreement. He should have been overjoyed, but his complicated emotions made him appear somewhat listless.

"Yanyan, you've already reached level 30. Grandpa will take you to hunt for a Soul Ring in a bit, and then you'll be able to officially become a Soul Master."

"oh."

Dugu Yan didn't react for a moment, and just nodded her little head. Suddenly she froze, and her expression gradually became incredulous.

"Wha...what? I'm level 30?!"

"..."

Seeing his beloved granddaughter in this state, Dugu Bo sighed silently and turned to meet the gaze of a mortal enemy not far away.

"You won."

He finally said it.

Regardless, he might have been able to use the self-destructing poison pill to temporarily threaten the Spirit Hall into letting him and his granddaughter go, but that was unnecessary. Perhaps Wang Zhao's previous words convinced him, or perhaps he was considering Wang Zhao's efforts in treating the poison over the past month and her initiative in giving him the immortal herbs, and also because he didn't want his granddaughter, who already had a bright future, to be forced to provoke the Spirit Hall, a behemoth, due to the exposure of the Spirit Hall's plan, and to incur an irreconcilable enmity. So he chose to compromise.

This is a win-win situation for everyone.

"Grandpa, who are they?"

Dugu Yan then noticed that there were suddenly many more people in her herb garden and couldn't help but ask.

Dugu Bo didn't respond, but tugged at her, signaling her not to speak yet. Just then, he saw Wang Zhao and Qian Renxue coming down, and Dugu Bo immediately pointed at Wang Zhao and said:

"But is it okay if I let Yanyan stay with you from now on?"

Follow me?

Wang Zhao, who was suddenly called out, was taken aback for a moment, then said with a calm expression:

"I promised to do my best to nurture Miss Dugu Yan, and I will certainly not break my promise."

"..."

Dugu Bo opened his mouth, but in order not to make the atmosphere awkward, he ultimately said nothing and quickly pulled Dugu Yan aside to explain the situation.

……

That night.

Bibi Dong left with a group of Spirit Hall experts, and Wang Zhao finally returned to Heaven Dou City after a month. Accompanying him were Qian Renxue, Qianjun Douluo, Dugu Bo, and others.

At the same time, a spy from the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace hurriedly entered Emperor Xueye's study.

"Report!"

After bowing, the scout began to report.

"Your Majesty, the Grand Tutor Wang Zhao whom you asked me to keep an eye on has just returned to his residence, and His Majesty the Poison Douluo, whose appearance has recently changed drastically, is also with him."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xueye paused, and couldn't help but think that Wang Zhao, who had suddenly disappeared during this period, was indeed staying with Dugu Bo, and their relationship seemed to be quite good. However, he wondered just how good their relationship was.

He paused for a moment, and after listening to the scout's report of some details, he waved for the scout to leave. Then he ordered someone to summon Crown Prince Xue Qinghe over.

Xue Qinghe entered the study shortly afterward. Xue Ye glanced at him and quickly told him about Wang Zhao's return, then asked:

"How are the negotiations with the Ancient Dragon Clan going lately?"

"It's almost done."

Xue Qinghe nodded and then began to recount his story.

"As we had anticipated, the Ancient Dragon Clan ultimately decided to establish their base outside Tiandou City, facing the Sunset Forest, in order to build their power."

"Is the form of power a family or a sect?"

On a snowy night, he asked again.

"I'd say it's... a sect."

At this point, Xue Qinghe's expression suddenly changed.

(End of this chapter)