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

Chapter 36 The Ye Family Past

Dugu Bo took the invitation and glanced at it. The red cover was outlined with gold thread, and the words "Invitation" were completely engraved with gold thread, indicating that the owner of the invitation was of extraordinary status.

After reading the invitation, Dugu Bo looked up and said, "Is there anything else? I've accepted the invitation. You can leave now."

Upon hearing this, Prince Xuexing's expression faltered; this was a dismissal order. However, he still smiled and said, "Then I will await Brother Dugu's arrival."

Prince Xuexing then turned and left the Dugu residence.

"Sigh." After Prince Xuexing left, Dugu Bo looked at the invitation in his hand and sighed, "Yanyan, let's eat."

"oh."

Dugu Yan didn't actually like these nobles, so she didn't interrupt at all. She also knew that her grandfather had been saved by Prince Xuexing, and since it was the birthday of the King of the Heaven Dou Empire, her grandfather, as a retainer of the Heaven Dou Empire, still had to go.

Meanwhile, on the other side, in the reception hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"Greetings, teacher." Seeing Ning Fengzhi lead Sword Douluo into the living room, Qian Renxue stood up from her seat and bowed politely.

"No need for formalities." Ning Fengzhi smiled, slowly walked to the main seat and sat down, his face warm and friendly. "Qinghe, what's gotten into you today? Why did you suddenly decide to visit your teacher's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in the middle of the day?"

Qian Renxue sat back down and said politely, "Isn't it my father's birthday in a week? He asked me to send his regards to you. Also, if you have time, he hopes you can come to his birthday banquet."

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi smiled gently and said, "I see. I understand. I will go."

Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's businesses are spread across the continent and it is located in the Heaven Dou Empire, it naturally has an excellent relationship with the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family. Moreover, most of the Heaven Dou Empire's tax revenue comes from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Not to mention that Ning Fengzhi is the current crown prince's teacher, so it is only natural for Ning Fengzhi to go there.

Seeing that Ning Fengzhi agreed, Qian Renxue placed the invitation on the table and said, "This is an invitation that my father asked me to give to you. Teacher, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now." After saying that, Qian Renxue prepared to leave.

"Would you like to stay for a meal?" Ning Fengzhi asked, trying to persuade Qian Renxue to stay as she prepared to leave.

"Old fox!" Qian Renxue paused upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, cursing him inwardly. Was he trying to get her to stay for dinner? Was he testing her?

Although Qian Renxue cursed Ning Fengzhi in her heart, she still turned around and said with a smile, "No, teacher. I have already eaten before coming here. I still have important matters to attend to in Qinghe Prefecture, so I will not stay any longer."

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi nodded and said, "Then I won't see you off. Take care on the road."

"Yes, I will." Qian Renxue nodded, then strode out of the reception room.

Watching Qian Renxue's departing figure, Ning Fengzhi's eyes deepened.

.........

In the evening, Jiang Li slowly woke up from the bed.

"Hmm, it's been so long since I've slept this well," Jiang Li muttered as he stretched.

Since he started cultivating, Jiang Li has rarely slept. As a second-level innate cultivator, he cultivates almost all night long. Coincidentally, his martial soul, Blue Silver Grass, provides him with powerful vitality, and cultivation can also restore his energy. Therefore, Jiang Li has not encountered any major problems.

As for why he slept so comfortably this time, it might be because Jiang Li solved the problem of slow cultivation, or perhaps he was just too tired lately and wanted to relax.

"Forget it, I should go find my master first," Jiang Li thought to himself. He hadn't forgotten about Ye Renxin. If things were really as he suspected, he would have to make some serious plans.

Jiang Li then got up and headed to the Dugu residence.

Not long after, Jiang Li arrived at the Dugu residence, Dugu Bo's mansion in Tiandou City.

Just then, Dugu Bo finished preparing dinner, and Jiang Li entered the house just as the dishes were being served.

"Hmm? Xiao Li is here? Come sit down and eat." Dugu Bo looked up and saw Jiang Li, so he invited Jiang Li to sit down and eat.

Jiang Li glanced around and noticed that most of the food on the table was made from soul beast meat, and the level of the beasts was quite high.

"That's right, that's right, sit down and eat. Let me tell you, my grandfather's cooking is amazing, most people can't even get to eat like this," Dugu Yan boasted, while also gesturing for Jiang Li to sit down and eat.

Jiang Li smiled as he watched the grandfather and grandson invite him to sit down and eat. He hadn't eaten yet, and since they were so kind, he couldn't refuse. Besides, what was wrong with a disciple eating his master's cooking?

Jiang Li then found a chair, sat down, and began to eat.

It must be said that Dugu Bo's cooking skills are really good; the food is delicious, fragrant, and visually appealing, at least on par with restaurant standards, much better than his.

Jiang Li didn't mention Ye Renxin during the meal. It wasn't appropriate to bring it up at the dinner table, so he planned to bring it up after the meal.

Before long, the three finished their meal and cleaned up the dishes. Jiang Li was about to reveal the purpose of his visit.

"Master, there's something I want to tell you," Jiang Li said.

"Hmm? What is it? Tell me." Dugu Bo looked up and asked in confusion.

"It's like this..." Jiang Li told Dugu Bo what Ye Renxin had told him, including the matter of entrusting the orphan.

"So why did Senior Ye do this?" Jiang Li asked.

"Sigh." After listening to Jiang Li's explanation and questions, Dugu Bo sighed deeply and said, "You should know about the Nine-Heart Begonia, right?"

"I know. It's the number one healing-type martial soul on the continent, known as a miracle among martial souls. It's said to be able to save someone who's only on their last breath, and only two people can exist in it at the same time," Jiang Li replied.

"It's good that you know. Let me put it this way: because of the Nine Heart Begonia's strong healing ability, many forces want to recruit it for their own use, such as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall. However, Ye Renxin disagreed, so over the years they have been suppressed and hunted down by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. In the end, it was only the Heaven Dou Royal Family and the Spirit Hall that protected the grandfather and grandson." Dugu Bo said with a sigh.

"As for Ye Renxin telling you this, it's just in case. If something happens to him one day, we'll look after him. But don't worry about it for now." Dugu Bo shook his head. He was powerless to do anything about it. If he hadn't met Jiang Li, he probably wouldn't have lived much longer, maybe only ten or twenty years at most. His granddaughter would have died young too. Thinking of this, Dugu Bo couldn't help but feel fortunate that he had found a good place and a good apprentice, and that his granddaughter's problem had been solved.

Thinking of this, Dugu Bo said, "Xiao Li, I know what you're thinking, but I advise you not to get involved in this, understand?"

Jiang Li nodded upon hearing this. Although he was unyielding, being unyielding and courting death were two different things. Exposing himself before he was fully developed was not a good thing.

"By the way, Xuexing sent me an invitation today. It's Emperor Xueye's birthday in a week. Would you like to go with me?" Dugu Bo asked.

Jiang Li lowered his head and pondered for a while. His information was probably already known, especially since he was being taken by Dugu Bo. As for why no one was looking for him, it was probably because his martial soul was Blue Silver Grass, and those people didn't think it had much value in cultivating. However, now that he had become Dugu Bo's disciple, he naturally had to give Dugu Bo some face. Besides, the birthday celebration of Emperor Xue Ye should be a grand affair, with geniuses from various forces attending. Perhaps he could exchange ideas with them.

With this in mind, Jiang Li said, "Go."

PS: I have a high fever, so I'll only be updating twice today. I'm still working on the second chapter, and it will be around 8:30 PM.

(End of this chapter)