Douluo Continent: My life is ruined, but I become stronger by taking on disciples.

Chapter 56 Taking Dugu Yan as Disciple, Setting Off for the Frozen Forest

Dugu Yan's face turned pale instantly upon hearing Lan Minghua's first question.

Her fingers twisted together unconsciously, her knuckles turning white from the force, her lips trembling slightly, and her eyes flashing with struggle and pain.

Memories of Yu Tianheng and her flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern, as if they were right before her eyes.

"I...I..." Dugu Yan opened her mouth, but her voice seemed to be stuck in her throat, and she couldn't say anything.

She didn't want to disappoint her grandfather, but she also didn't want to fight with Yu Tianheng, so she was very conflicted.

Dugu Bo stood aside, watching his granddaughter in such pain, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He hoped that Dugu Yan could pass Lan Minghua's test and become his apprentice.

But he couldn't bear to see his granddaughter suffering like this.

With his hands behind his back, his knuckles turned slightly white from the force he was exerting.

Dugu Bo sighed silently in his heart: "Yanyan, Grandpa knows this is difficult for you, but for the future of the Dugu family, you must make a choice."

Lan Minghua looked at Dugu Yan quietly, his gaze deep and calm, having already seen through her inner struggle.

He didn't urge him or show any impatience; he just waited quietly.

Knowing this is too cruel for Dugu Yan right now.

But it is precisely this cruelty that reveals her true character and determination.

Moreover, it remains to be seen whether the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will stand against the Heavenly Dragon Gang.

Just as Dugu Yan was about to be overwhelmed by her inner conflict, Lan Minghua waved his hand gently and said indifferently, "That's enough, no need to answer."

Dugu Yan suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with astonishment and confusion.

I wonder if I've already missed the chance to become Lan Minghua's apprentice.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found that she had no idea what to say.

Lan Minghua didn't give her much time to think, jumping straight to the second question: "Second question, why do you want to become my disciple?"

His voice was calm, so calm that no emotion could be detected.

Dugu Yan took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in her heart.

She knew this might be her last chance.

She raised her head, looking at Lan Minghua with a firm gaze. Although her voice trembled slightly, it conveyed an undeniable determination.

"I listened to my grandfather, for my own safety and to become stronger."

Her answer was brief and direct, without flowery language or hypocritical pretense.

Lan Minghua looked at her quietly, his gaze sharp and intense.

After a moment, he nodded slightly, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips.

Lan Minghua deduced that she was not lying.

Her answer was simple, but at least it was sincere.

A bittersweet feeling welled up in Dugu Bo's heart, a mixture of relief and complex emotions.

Lan Minghua pondered for a moment, then took out the Qiluo Tulip and handed it to Dugu Yan.

"Take this tulip bulb and consume it."

Lan Minghua handed the flowers and plants to Dugu Yan, his tone calm but leaving no room for argument.

"After you take the medicine, I will see if your talent is sufficient. If it is, I will take you as my disciple; if not, I will still keep you by my side and protect you."

Dugu Yan looked at the beautiful tulips in front of her. Although a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, she did not question them.

She carefully accepted the Kira Tulip and nodded solemnly, saying, "Thank you, senior. I will definitely work hard and live up to your expectations."

Upon seeing this, Dugu Bo smiled with satisfaction.

He knew that since Lan Minghua was willing to offer the Qiluo Tulip, it meant that he had already accepted Dugu Yan.

He might not know the effects of the immortal herb, but anything that could catch Lan Minghua's eye could not be ordinary.

If Dugu Yan can pass this test, her future will be brighter.

Lan Minghua waved his hand and said calmly to Dugu Yan, "Go, find a quiet place to take it. I'll wait for you here."

Dugu Yan nodded and turned to walk towards the grove of trees nearby.

Dugu Bo watched her departing figure, his eyes filled with anticipation and worry.

He silently prayed in his heart: "Yanyan, you must succeed... The future of the Dugu family depends on you..."

Lan Minghua didn't think anything unexpected would happen, but whether Dugu Yan's martial soul could evolve was up to fate.

A moment later, a slight fluctuation of soul power emanated from the woods.

Immediately afterwards, a huge phantom of the Azure Serpent King appeared, and her soul power also increased to level 40.

Lan Minghua's lips curled up slightly, knowing that Dugu Yan's martial soul had successfully evolved.

He muttered to himself, "It seems this girl has more potential than I imagined."

After Dugu Yan absorbed the Qiluo Tulip, Lan Minghua checked her talent rating again.

Name: Dugu Yan.

Age: 20.

[Martial Soul: Azure Serpent Emperor]

[Soul Power: Level 40.]

Talent Rating: 82.

"Grandpa, my martial soul has successfully evolved."

Dugu Yan excitedly ran out of the woods, never expecting that her martial soul could also transform into the Azure Serpent King.

Although the Azure Serpent is already a very rare beast spirit, it is still not enough compared to the Azure Serpent Emperor.

Dugu Bo was very pleased.

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If Dugu Yan hadn't become Lan Minghua's disciple, it wouldn't have been a good thing for her martial soul to evolve into the Azure Serpent Emperor.

However, now that the Elixir of Poison has been used, the Azure Serpent's evolution into the Azure Serpent Emperor will only make Dugu Yan even stronger.

Seeing that Dugu Yan's talent had reached a certain level, Lan Minghua didn't waste any words and said softly, "Dugu Yan, would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Dugu Yan, who had initially been a little hesitant, had all her doubts disappear after absorbing the immortal herb.

Dugu Yan now finally understands why her grandfather wanted her to become Lan Minghua's apprentice.

The easiest way to reach a higher position is to become a disciple of Lan Minghua.

Without hesitation, she immediately knelt down in worship.

"Dugu Yan greets Master."

"Yes, get up."

Lan Minghua treated everyone equally, giving them both a gravity-sensing bracelet and a food sac.

Dugu Yan treasured it as if it were a precious gem and immediately put it away.

Lan Minghua sensed Flander's movements and realized that he was hesitant and coy, having the desire but not the courage to do so.

"It seems that I put too much pressure on them at Shrek Academy."

Oscar, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan are all at level 40 now, and Meng Yiran is at level 39.

It's time to head to the Frozen Forest and obtain their fourth spirit ring.

If they stay at Shrek Academy, the Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will have no chance.

Thinking about this, Lan Minghua felt it was time to give them a chance.

If we don't create opportunities for them, how can they possibly take action?

He then turned to Oscar and the others and said softly, "Let's go, it's time to take you to obtain your fourth spirit ring."

"Great! We're finally going to get our fourth spirit ring!"

Oscar was incredibly excited; he had waited far too long for this day.

A hint of surprise appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's usually aloof face.

Dugu Yan was taken aback and asked, "Master, have my senior brothers and sisters already reached level forty?"

Lan Minghua nodded and said softly, "Oscar and Zhu Qing are already level 40, and I'm still level 39."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan was struck dumb.

I thought Lan Minghua's previous statement about her lack of talent was true.

Lan Minghua's words were also meaningful; he wanted to make it clear to Dugu Yan that the genius she thought she knew was merely someone who could meet Oscar and his ilk.

Then he turned to Dugu Bo and said, "I'll take the person with me. You stay at Shrek Academy and keep Erlang company."

Dugu Bo nodded, understanding his situation.

He had witnessed Wu Song's strength, and staying at Shrek Academy was undoubtedly the safest place for him.

Lan Minghua summoned the flying prop sword, and Oscar and the other three stood on it.

"Hold on tight, get ready for takeoff!"

The next instant, with a whoosh, the flying prop sword rose from the ground and headed towards the northern part of the Heavenly Dou Empire.

The news of Lan Minghua and others leaving Shrek Academy appeared before various forces the next moment.

After seeing Lan Minghua leave, Flander took out the letter from his pocket.

"It's just delivering a message, it shouldn't have much of an impact, right?"

(End of this chapter)