Douluo Continent: From Blue Silver Grass to Nine-Leaf Sword Grass

Chapter 35 Invitation

"Alright, now that we've finished acquiring the items, let's go back. Xiao Li, do you want to come back with us or go to the Ye Family Medical Clinic?" Dugu Bo asked.

Jiang Li lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying, "I'll go back to the Ye Family Clinic!"

Jiang Li felt that one should always see things through to the end. Even if he was no longer at the Ye Family Clinic, he should still inform people. Respect for others was a basic requirement. The Ye Family Clinic had allowed him to come into contact with Dugu Bo, and he should help the Ye Family Clinic if it needed assistance in the future.

"Alright, we're heading back to the Dugu residence anyway, so I'll give you a ride," Dugu Bo said.

"Then thank you, Master," Jiang Li said. To be honest, he really didn't want to leave alone. Although he could rely on the Blue Silver Grass to avoid danger, it was too slow. He was really tired after not resting for so long and wanted to go back and get some sleep as soon as possible.

"Hold on tight to me." With that, Dugu Bo grabbed Dugu Yan and Jiang Li by the arm and left Sunset Forest.

Half an hour later, on the streets of Tiandou City.

"We've arrived. You can go back now," Dugu Bo said speechlessly, looking at the drowsy Jiang Li.

"Ah... Goodbye Master, goodbye Nephew." Jiang Li said goodbye while yawning.

"Jiang Li! I told you not to call me 'Junior Nephew'! Grandpa, look at him!" Dugu Yan was furious when she heard Jiang Li call her 'Junior Nephew' again. She was about to hit Jiang Li, but Jiang Li was no ordinary person. He ran away after calling her 'Junior Nephew'. Helpless, Dugu Yan looked at Dugu Bo.

"Alright, Yanyan, according to seniority, he is your uncle-master, it's just that you don't want to," Dugu Bo advised.

"Hmph, I don't care. Anyway, he's younger than me. Even if I, Dugu Yan, jump off this building and die, I will never call him 'Uncle-Master'!" Dugu Yan said indignantly.

Dugu Bo shook his head, then tapped Dugu Yan's forehead with two fingers and said, "You."

"Ouch! That hurts! Grandpa, what are you doing?" Dugu Yan cried out, clutching her forehead.

"It's nothing, you'll understand later," Dugu said.

As a seasoned veteran, how could Dugu Bo not see that Dugu Yan had feelings for Jiang Li? It's just that Dugu Yan herself didn't realize it, and neither did Jiang Li. Or perhaps Jiang Li did realize it but deliberately avoided Dugu Yan. That's why Jiang Li liked to tease Dugu Yan all the time. Maybe he's too young. He doesn't understand this either. Let's take it slow.

Meanwhile, in Tiandou City Street.

"Achoo!" Suddenly, Jiang Li, who was feeling drowsy, sneezed.

"What's going on? Who's talking about me? Could it be Dugu Yan?" Jiang Li asked, puzzled.

"I guess so. It's just calling him 'junior nephew,' how petty," Jiang Li said helplessly.

Dugu Bo guessed correctly. Jiang Li did indeed see through Dugu Yan's intentions and deliberately avoided her. There was no other reason than that he was too young now and should focus on cultivation. As for feelings, he thought he should wait a few more years. He believed that Dugu Yan felt more gratitude towards him for saving her family than for realizing her own feelings, so she thought of avoiding him.

As for liking someone, maybe he does. He's never been in a relationship before, so he's a bit slow on the uptake when it comes to feelings. But who doesn't like a fair-skinned, beautiful girl with long legs, especially if she's interested in you? Humans are visual creatures, and everyone yearns for beautiful things. Plus, Dugu Yan's personality is quite likable, so it's not unreasonable for him to have feelings for her.

As for teasing, it's just a matter of being cheeky; after all, life isn't very interesting if you don't make a fuss.

"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. I'll just go to the Ye Family Clinic first." Jiang Li shook his head, suppressed his sleepiness, and headed to the Ye Family Clinic.

Jiang Li arrived at the Ye Family Medical Clinic shortly afterward.

"Senior Ye, you should know that I have become an apprentice, so I may not be able to come here for consultations anymore."

Inside the reception room of the Ye Family Medical Clinic, Jiang Li spoke apologetically.

At this moment, only Jiang Li and Ye Renxin were in the reception room.

Ye Renxin pondered for a moment and said, "Very well, young friend. I knew from the moment you arrived that you wouldn't stay here for long, so I won't say anything more. I hope you can take care of Lingling in the future."

"Is this... entrusting one's orphan to someone else?"

Jiang Li was taken aback, and even his drowsiness dissipated considerably. He asked, "What do you mean, Senior?"

"Well... it's just what you think. We're in a dangerous situation right now, and we could collapse if we're not careful. So if something happens to me in the future, I'd like to ask you and your master to take care of Lingling. That shouldn't be too difficult for you, right?" Ye Renxin said.

"This..." Jiang Li didn't know how to answer, because this matter was indeed not difficult for him, but what could be so important that made Ye Ren so eager to entrust his orphan to someone else?

Thinking of this, Jiang Li asked, "Senior, what exactly is it...?"

Jiang Li was interrupted by Ye Renxin before he could finish speaking.

"Stop talking. This has nothing to do with you. Just take care of Lingling for me," Ye Renxin said.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li nodded and said, "I understand, I will tell my master."

Having received Jiang Li's response, Ye Renxin waved his hand and said, "Alright, you can go now if there's nothing else."

Jiang Li understood that Ye Renxin was telling him to leave, and it would be impolite to stay any longer. So Jiang Li cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll be leaving now, senior."

After saying that, Jiang Li pushed open the door to the reception room and prepared to leave.

But when he opened the door, he saw Ye Lingling with slightly red eyes.

"Miss Ye, this..." Jiang Li was at a loss for words when he saw Ye Lingling.

"It's alright, you can go now." Ye Lingling's ethereal voice rang out, tinged with a hint of tears.

Anyone with eyes could see that Ye Lingling was crying, but Jiang Li didn't know how to comfort her. For some reason, Jiang Li's heart clenched painfully.

"I'm sorry," Jiang Li apologized and then quickly left the Ye family clinic.

.........

After leaving the Ye Family Medical Clinic, Jiang Li wandered aimlessly through the streets.

"What exactly happened?" Jiang Li wondered to himself.

To be honest, Jiang Li didn't know what had happened to make Ye Renxin so anxious, but it must be something serious.

As Jiang Li walked, he arrived at his doorstep.

"Never mind, I'll ask my master later, he should know." Jiang Li shook his head as he looked at the front door of his house. He planned to find an opportunity to tell Dugu Bo. Now that he was home, he should lie down and go to bed.

Jiang Li then pushed open the door, went inside, closed the door, climbed onto his big bed, and began to sleep soundly.

On the other side, at the Dugu residence.

At that moment, Dugu Bo and his grandson were having lunch when someone entered the Dugu residence.

"Is Brother Dugu here?"

The newcomer was an elderly man, dressed in a bright yellow robe embroidered with floral patterns, yet it appeared perfectly neat. His white hair was neatly combed back. He was of medium build, slightly overweight, and had a dignified appearance.

"Xue Xing, what's the matter?" Dugu Bo asked after seeing the person who came.

The person who came was Prince Xue Xing. It was simple why Dugu Bo knew him. Dugu Bo had been hunted down by the Spirit Hall in his early years and was later saved by Prince Xue Xing. In order to repay Prince Xue Xing, Dugu Bo became a retainer of the Heaven Dou royal family.

"It's nothing. My brother's birthday is in a week. I wonder if Brother Dugu has time? If you do, please do me the honor of joining us. My brother hasn't seen you in a long time and often thinks about you," said Prince Xuexing.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was taken aback. To be honest, his relationship with Xue Xing wasn't very deep. Even if it had been, it had almost completely worn away over the years in Tiandou City. Moreover, he looked down on nobles. Therefore, he didn't want to attend this banquet.

However, since Xue Xing has come all this way, saying that his brother, Emperor Xue Ye, misses him very much, he has no choice but to go.

With this in mind, Dugu Bo said, "Give me the invitation. I'll go when I have time."

Upon hearing this, Prince Xuexing handed the invitation to Dugu Bo and said, "Then I won't disturb Brother Dugu any longer."

(End of this chapter)