The next day, Heaven Dou City, at the Dugu residence.
"Grandpa, I'm back!" As soon as she entered the back courtyard, Dugu Yan called out loudly.
Creak creak—the sound of footsteps on wooden boards echoed. Moments later, Dugu Bo strode out of the house. His sharp gaze swept across, landing finally on Yang Yunhai standing behind his granddaughter. He gave a slight nod.
"Xiao Hai, it really isn't easy to invite you over."
Knowing his granddaughter had managed to bring him, he had deliberately rushed back in advance to wait.
"I hope Grandpa Dugu won't mind. I've truly been busy these days," Yang Yunhai explained politely.
"Greetings, Senior Dugu." At his side, Zhu Zhuqing bowed courteously.
"Mm." Dugu Bo nodded. "Don't stand outside, come in and sit."
With that, he turned and walked back inside.
'Today is actually a good opportunity. Pity the timing isn't right—Yan Yan hasn't broken up yet, if I act too rashly she won't accept it. Hmph, better to play it slow, first ease Xiao Hai's guard, set things up for the next invitation. Today, I'll just host them normally.'
He thought to himself as he walked.
Soon, the four of them were seated at the table.
Dugu Yan spoke first, telling her grandfather about the team's upcoming tour of other main cities' Great Spirit Arenas. After that, she updated him on her detoxification progress—by the time they returned, all the poison should be transferred into her spirit bone.
Hearing this, Dugu Bo nodded and turned to Yang Yunhai.
"Xiao Hai, Grandpa wants to ask you for a favor."
"Grandpa Dugu, please speak," Yang Yunhai replied.
"When the team returns, I want Yan Yan to train with you and Zhuqing." Dugu Bo leaned forward. "Last time in the valley, I saw the way you trained. Your methods are extremely innovative and far more effective than ordinary ones."
"You yourself are the best proof of their effect."
"People say being close to those diligent inspires diligence. With you and Zhuqing as hardworking examples, plus such creative training methods… if Yan Yan follows you two, her progress will be much faster."
Dugu Yan didn't speak, but looked at Yang Yunhai expectantly. This was something she'd long wanted, but hadn't dared ask.
'As expected of Grandpa—he understands me!' she thought.
"Of course, if you help Yan Yan, Grandpa won't let you suffer a loss." Dugu Bo nodded slightly. "That medicine garden of mine—I'll give it to you as thanks."
"And with you traveling for the tour soon, I'll guarantee your safety along the way."
Dugu Yan froze, then fell silent.
Defeating the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's direct heir in the arena before the public eye, and also being the one who proposed the soul bone detox method—that was bound to offend people.
'Using protection as leverage… to exchange for Yan Yan joining training?' Zhu Zhuqing realized, and her gaze subtly shifted toward Yang Yunhai.
"Xiao Hai, what do you think?" Dugu Bo glanced at his granddaughter, waiting for his response.
'You're "giving" me your medicine garden? Why does this feel like you're negotiating a dowry instead?' Yang Yunhai thought. He knew how precious the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was. There was no way Dugu Bo would hand it over so casually, especially knowing his temperament from the original story.
'This old fox really has set his sights on me…'
But turning down such a gift would be foolish. Whatever Dugu Bo was planning, on the surface this was being offered freely.
So he shook his head lightly. "Grandpa Dugu, you're being too serious. Training together is nothing. If Sister Yan wants to join, she can come directly."
"Then it's settled!" Dugu Bo slapped his thigh and laughed heartily.
'Heh, with such generous terms, how could you refuse? Once Yan Yan trains with Xiao Hai, I'll have an excuse to visit often. Then when Yan Yan finally splits with that useless Yu Tianheng, she'll spend every day training alongside Xiao Hai. Over time, once she sees how outstanding he is, feelings will naturally develop. When the signs show, I'll help it along with a little medicine—one push, and the window paper will be pierced. Perfect plan!'
Smiling gleefully, he struck up idle chatter with Yang Yunhai. They dined together until noon, and afterward Dugu Bo personally escorted the three back to the academy.
That afternoon, Dugu Yan went straight to the valley to train with Yang Yunhai and Zhu Zhuqing.
By evening, after washing up and eating dinner together, she returned alone to her dormitory. Training was one thing, but staying overnight wasn't proper. Besides, Yang Yunhai's wooden cabin had thin walls—she didn't want to be a third wheel ruining the couple's moments.
After seeing her off, Yang Yunhai and Zhu Zhuqing digested briefly, then returned to their room for cultivation. Yiner also finally emerged.
Time ticked by until late at night.
"Yun, someone entered the valley," Yiner suddenly transmitted as she communed with the Blue Silver Grass outside.
Yang Yunhai's eyes snapped open. He glanced at Zhu Zhuqing still cultivating in the next room, then said softly: "Yiner, go back for now."
"Mm." Yiner's form dissolved at once, but her voice lingered in his mind. "Yun, the person fell into the forest at the back—they must have flown down. Now they're not moving."
Blue Silver Grass only grew on the ground, so she could only read what touched the soil.
'Flying… either a flying-type spirit master or a Titled Douluo.' Yang Yunhai immediately closed his eyes, activating his ability to commune with the Blue Silver Grass outside.
His spiritual power spread outward, and soon he sensed a figure standing hundreds of meters away behind a tree.
"Teacher Chrysanthemum?" Recognizing the silhouette, he froze.
Quickly withdrawing his spiritual power, he rose silently and padded out. In the living room, he whispered: "Yiner, that person is my teacher. You must not show yourself. Keep your aura hidden."
"Mm, I know." Yiner replied at once.
'Teacher coming here at this time… what for?' With doubt in his mind, Yang Yunhai pushed open the door and ran swiftly toward the figure.
"This disciple's sensing ability is really useful. He noticed me from so far." Seeing Yang Yunhai approach, Chrysanthemum Douluo raised his brows in mild surprise.
He didn't bother hiding, waiting in place.
Before long, Yang Yunhai arrived and bowed respectfully. "Disciple greets Teacher."
Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled faintly. "Well? Did I interrupt anything important?"
When he'd arrived, the lights in the cabin had still been on. Not wanting to disturb, he had been planning to wait until they went out before calling Yang Yunhai over.
"Of course not." Yang Yunhai flushed slightly, then asked, "Teacher, what brings you to Heaven Dou City?"
"Because of you, of course." Chrysanthemum Douluo gave him a sidelong glance, his tone annoyed. "Why did you have to stick your nose into curing that old monster Dugu Bo's granddaughter?"
"Now look what's happened. Once the Pope found out you were involved with that old bastard and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, she actually ordered me to reconcile with him. I've been at odds with that man for years, and now I have to go make peace first? How humiliating!"
(End of Chapter)
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