Heaven Dou City, the Dugu Family!
Wang Li and Dugu Yan entered the house. Dugu Yan ran toward Dugu Bo in a spoiled, affectionate manner.
"Grandpa, we're back!"
Wang Li was not like Dugu Yan. He could not act spoiled so freely. After walking in, he curiously glanced at Prince Xue Xing, then smiled and said:
"Grandpa, we didn't interrupt anything, did we? We just came in directly."
Dugu Bo had a bright smile on his face. He looked at Dugu Yan and then at Wang Li. Seeing that both of them were well, the worry in his heart finally disappeared. With a loving expression, he scolded them jokingly:
"So you still remember to come back. Back then you said you would only be gone for a year or so. Look what time it is now!"
"This is Prince Xue Xing, the younger brother of the current Emperor Xue Ye. He is responsible for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy on behalf of the royal family. Recently he has been coming to the house every day looking for you."
When he heard Dugu Bo introduce him, Xue Xing straightened his chest, displaying royal dignity. However, as he looked at Wang Li and Dugu Yan, he felt somewhat excited.
He knew Dugu Yan and had even met her before. As for Wang Li, although he had heard of him, he had never seen him personally. This was a true genius, a twelve-year-old four-ring Soul Ancestor.
Even his brother, Emperor Xue Ye, had once sent the crown prince personally to win him over. Later, it even attracted the attention of the Spirit Hall's Platinum Bishop Salas, who tried both threats and temptations.
However, while others were still trying to recruit Wang Li, Xue Xing had already established a connection with Dugu Bo. Compared with the others, he was far ahead.
At this moment, Xue Xing smiled and said to Wang Li and Dugu Yan:
"It's good that you're back, very good. Right now, the Heaven Dou Royal Team One has only six members, even after Tianheng returns. The geniuses in Team Two are not on the same level as those in Team One, so we cannot casually transfer someone from Team Two."
"Now that His Excellency's granddaughter and grandson-in-law have returned, we can finalize the roster and submit it. In addition, the Heaven Dou Royal Team One will be directly promoted to the finals."
"You will not have to fight in the preliminary or promotion rounds. You can conserve your energy. Of course, three months later at the opening ceremony you still need to attend. His Majesty will be present at that time. As for the remaining matches, you may come watch and study your opponents, or you may simply stay away and focus on training."
Xue Xing spoke a great deal in one breath, basically explaining the important matters of the Soul Master Tournament and the special treatment given to Heaven Dou's Team One.
Wang Li and Dugu Yan belonged to Heaven Dou Royal Team One, so they did not need to participate in the preliminary or promotion rounds. The most important thing was simply appearing at the opening ceremony.
Both of them understood that after returning they would remain relatively free. They only needed to show their faces at the opening ceremony and then wait for the finals.
Wang Li then responded:
"Grandpa, Prince Xue Xing, we spent some time on the road while returning. Yan-jie and I originally planned to visit Grandpa first and then report to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
"Now that we've seen Grandpa and Prince Xue Xing, we would like to spend one day with Grandpa and report to the academy tomorrow."
Prince Xue Xing naturally agreed immediately. However, he soon asked curiously:
"May I know your current soul power levels? It would help us have a clear understanding."
Wang Li glanced at Dugu Bo. Seeing Dugu Bo nod, he answered directly:
"Soul Kings. Yan-jie and I are both Soul Kings now. This championship will definitely belong to Heaven Dou."
Xue Xing's eyes widened in shock. Soon after, excitement followed.
He clearly knew that within the Spirit Hall team there were three Soul King prodigies this time. All of them had received the Purple Record Medal and were known as the Golden Generation.
The Spirit Hall team had three Soul Kings, while the Heaven Dou Royal team had two. Perhaps they could really win the championship in the end.
"Hahaha…"
Prince Xue Xing exclaimed in amazement:
"Your Excellency is truly extraordinary to have cultivated two such outstanding geniuses. How fortunate the Heaven Dou Empire is. I must return and report this to His Majesty."
"The Soul Master Tournament is approaching. Although His Majesty has not said it directly, he is clearly quite anxious. When he hears this good news, he will certainly be very pleased."
After exchanging a few more polite words, Xue Xing took his leave. He intended to personally meet Xue Ye. First, to highlight his own contribution and importance in the matter; second, to request funding and strengthen efforts to win over Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, and Wang Li,using the nation's money to reinforce his own connections.
After Xue Xing left and there were no outsiders present, Dugu Yan hugged Dugu Bo's arm and said affectionately:
"Grandpa, we missed you so much. When did you come out of seclusion? Xiao Li and I even said that if you weren't home, we would go straight to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to find you."
Dugu Bo smiled kindly and said:
"I also came out not long ago. I cultivated for a year, broke through, and stabilized my soul power at level ninety-five. Then I went to Spirit Hall and fought Ju Hua Guan."
As he said this, Dugu Bo became animated. In the past, he had always been bullied by Yue Guan, but now he had finally bullied Yue Guan instead. Unfortunately, there was no one to share the moment with at the time, so he said excitedly:
"The Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo from Spirit Hall never got along well with your grandpa before. But they are both Titled Douluo, and I couldn't deal with them alone."
This was putting it lightly. It was not just that he could not deal with them; he had been bullied quite badly.
Dugu Bo continued:
"But this time, Chrysanthemum Douluo was completely no match for me in a one-on-one fight. By the time Ghost Douluo arrived, that Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ju Hua Guan, had already been slapped into the ground by me and couldn't even pull himself out."
"Because I was wary of the two of them together, I didn't continue fighting them. After that I returned to Heaven Dou City and waited for you to come back."
After hearing this, Wang Li gained a clearer understanding of Dugu Bo's strength. He then said:
"Congratulations, Grandpa. Actually, I've also been worried about Spirit Hall. If Yan-jie and I defeat their Golden Generation in the future, will they cause trouble for us?"
Dugu Bo's expression turned serious. He looked at Wang Li and then at Dugu Yan before speaking solemnly:
"You two just focus on the competition without worry. This time Grandpa will accompany you the whole way. Let's see who dares to touch my granddaughter and grandson-in-law."
"The Soul Master Tournament is a great stage. You will see the most outstanding and powerful soul masters of the younger generation."
"Right now you are in the prime of your youth. Go and enjoy the achievements that come from defeating one opponent after another. Gain honor and admiration."
"As for everything else, with Grandpa here, I, Dugu Bo, fear nothing. I don't mind letting the world know what true cruelty looks like."
With such a protective grandfather like Dugu Bo, even if Wang Li and Dugu Yan's strength was revealed, anyone who wanted to harm them would have to think twice.
That day, the grandfather and grandchildren who had not seen each other for a long time had a meal together. Dugu Bo talked about some of his insights while cultivating and forming his qi vortex. Dugu Yan and Wang Li also shared how their own strengths had improved.
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