Chapter 46: The Night Banquet
Chapter 46: The Night Banquet
Although he did something unethical, he was terrified of Xue Xing. Over the years, Xue Xing had dealt with countless messes, big and small, ruining his reputation.
Now that he has a good excuse to leave, he is naturally more than happy to do so.
Therefore, he completely ignored Xuexing's demands.
"Haha, Xuan'er, I'm back!"
Just then, the ancient banyan tree suddenly appeared on Bone Peak.
After a half-day journey, he finally returned from crossing most of the continent.
After several days of travel, even Ning Fengzhi, as a Soul Saint, was somewhat exhausted. He did not come to see Dugu Bo with Gu Rong, but instead wanted to rest a bit and make himself appear more formal before making his visit.
"master!"
"Your Majesty Bone!" x2
Upon seeing the ancient banyan tree that suddenly appeared, Afu, Dugu Bo, and Dugu Yan were instantly startled. After recognizing the person who had arrived, they hurriedly bowed.
"Haha, Xuan'er, have you missed your grandpa since we haven't seen each other for half a month?"
Gu Rong waved to the three of them, his gaze lingering on Dugu Yan for a moment before shifting to Gu Xuan.
She teleported to Gu Xuan's side, sat down face to face with him, and said with a smile.
"It's alright, at least I haven't forgotten."
Gu Xuan glanced at Gu Rong, who was desperately trying to make her presence known, and put down her chopsticks, looking helpless as if she were coaxing a child.
"Was the trip smooth?"
Gu Xuan knew what they were going to do, and he was also curious whether the limits of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were related to the age of the Soul Ring, so he asked them out of curiosity.
"Not bad. With what we found and what the sect has stored, we've basically found everything except the left leg bone."
Gu Rong felt somewhat indignant when she thought about this.
Ning Fengzhi was only one soul bone short of the one he had collected for Ning Rongrong, but his grandson only had one soul bone left.
No, his grandson has never been inferior to anyone in his life. After this, he will also go out and start the Soul Hunting Plan.
He won't come back until he's collected a complete set of high-quality fire-attribute dragon soul bones.
"Then why are you back so soon?"
Gu Xuan knew some inside information about head spirit bones, but he really didn't know where to find gem spirit bones for the left leg.
"It was all because the news of Dugu Bo joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School spread that Feng Zhi came back early to welcome back an old poison master."
Moreover, soul bones are not easy to collect now; those with ulterior motives can always find ways to prevent us from collecting them.
If all else fails, we'll have to use other soul bones as substitutes.
Gu Rong waved his hand dismissively and said.
What does Ning Rongrong absorbing soul bones have to do with him? His grandson's situation isn't even settled yet. He should be secretly happy to be able to absorb six high-quality soul bones.
Gu Rong is becoming increasingly indifferent to Ning Rongrong, especially after Ning Fengzhi's differential treatment.
The vast difference between the two further amplified the resentment in Gu Rong's heart.
Although Gu Xuan's treatment seemed very good to Dugu Bo, Gu Rong knew very well that Gu Xuan didn't need these things at all.
He had also seen a soul bone suitable for Gu Xuan in the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, but Ning Fengzhi only noticed the gemstone's right leg bone, which made Gu Rong realize that Gu Xuan and he were ultimately outsiders.
He knew that relying on others was not as good as relying on himself, so he had completely given up hope of getting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to collect all six soul bones for Gu Xuan.
"Another banquet?"
Old Poison didn't join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School; he was only responsible for protecting me. He wouldn't take orders from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Gu Xuan was all too aware of Dugu Bo's strategic significance; how could Ning Fengzhi have no interest in him?
"Of course, I've already told him that the old poison master will only join our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as a guest elder and will not need to obey any orders from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Gu Rong patted his chest and assured him.
"Well, you can go to the banquet yourselves then. I still have cultivation to do and don't have time."
Gu Xuan's most important task right now is to cultivate and improve his strength; he doesn't want to get involved in anything unrelated to cultivation.
"In that case, let's not have a banquet. I don't like these roundabout methods."
Dugu Bo felt a bit apprehensive when he heard that there would be a banquet that evening. In addition, he was a loner by nature and really didn't like banquets, especially evening banquets.
"ah!
"Then I won't go."
Dugu Yan was initially quite happy to hear about the banquet, as the two weeks of grueling training had been very rewarding but also mentally taxing.
She wasn't as obsessed with strength as Gu Xuan, and besides, she was naturally playful.
But if Gu Xuan didn't go, how could she, as a maid, leave her post without permission?
If even Grandpa isn't going, will the banquet still be able to take place?
"Go ahead, he is a titled Douluo after all. Even though he joins as a guest, there should still be a proper procedure."
"You're the same. As the old poisoner's granddaughter, it's not like you wouldn't show up."
Gu Xuan didn't have the obsessive idea of making the other person as curled up as he was.
He even hoped that fewer people would get involved, so that he would be the only one constantly getting stronger.
Dugu Yan is still just a child, so we can't suppress her too much. What if she gets depression?
Moreover, Dugu Bo did indeed need a legitimate identity to shut Xue Xing up.
As for him?
He genuinely dislikes joining in the fun.
The future Douluo Continent will be very chaotic. If he doesn't have some strength, he will probably have no choice but to avoid trouble if he encounters any problems.
If even someone with the Holy Lord Martial Soul like him is forced to back down, then wouldn't his transmigration have been for nothing?!
"Okay, then!"
Seeing this, Dugu Bo could only nod, and at the same time he was even more impressed by his young master's perseverance in cultivation. With such a firm heart for seeking the Dao, how could he not climb to the top?
Dugu Yan looked at Gu Xuan with dreamy eyes. Although Gu Xuan was very strict with her cultivation, serious men are the most charming. Although she could not become a person like Gu Xuan, it did not mean that she did not like him.
Tsk tsk tsk!
Looking at Dugu Yan's little eyes, Gu Rong couldn't help but admire her.
His grandson is so charming; he's already captivated that young girl in such a short time.
It seems that his idea of having a harem for his grandson and finding several girlfriends to continue the Gu family bloodline is not difficult to realize.
Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, Xue Qinghe's expression was somewhat strange as she looked at the invitation that had suddenly been delivered to her door.
Since it was just a guest elder joining, Ning Fengzhi didn't make it too grand. He only invited several forces near the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, as well as Xue Qinghe from the Heavenly Dou Royal Family, to participate.
The reason for not calling them Snow Night Emperor and Snow Star is simple: they're afraid of angering them to death.
"Interesting. I didn't expect Ning Fengzhi to actually steal Dugu Bo away. I was just worrying about how to bypass Dugu Bo and make a move against Xue Ye, but Ning Fengzhi solved such a big problem for me."
Xue Qinghe tapped his fingers lightly on the table, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Without Dugu Bo's obstruction, his plan will proceed much more smoothly.
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