Douluo Dalu: I have a Soul Beast Clone

When Li Changan returned to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy intending to confess his feelings and clarify everything to Dugu Yan, he found her absent. Upon inquiry, he learned that she hadn't attended classes for three days.

When he visited her dormitory, the manager informed him that Dugu Yan had requested a leave of absence and gone home.

"Gone home? How could it be such a coincidence?"

"Considering our current relationship, if something urgent had come up, she would've left a message... Why would she suddenly leave without a word?"

Li Changan frowned deeply, a sense of foreboding creeping over him. For the first time, he felt that things were slipping out of his control.

Dugu Residence

"Yan Yan, you've locked yourself in your room for three days now. What's going on? Tell Grandpa—did someone bully you at the academy?" An elderly man with green hair stood outside the door, his tone filled with helplessness but laced with a hint of suppressed killing intent.

"...I'm fine, Grandpa,"

A hoarse voice came from inside the room. "I just want some time alone."

"Fine? You don't seem fine at all."

The green-haired elder's expression darkened, his worry mingled with anger. Ever since his beloved granddaughter had returned home three days ago, she hadn't stepped out of her room. This was a clear sign that something was wrong.

The only explanation he could think of was that someone at the academy had wronged her.

And that? That was unforgivable.

He was the mighty Poison Douluo—who would dare to bully his granddaughter?!

"Alright, Grandpa won't press you anymore."

Hearing his granddaughter's reluctance to share, the green-haired elder chose not to insist. Instead, he said, "But you need to eat something. You haven't had a drop of water for three days. Even with a soul master's physique, this isn't sustainable."

"I'm not hungry, Grandpa…"

The voice inside faltered, then changed tone. "I'll get something to eat later."

"Sigh, alright then. But you must eat something. Grandpa has some matters to attend to and will head out for now." The green-haired elder sighed heavily before turning to the maid standing nearby. "Tell the kitchen to prepare some food..."

"Understood," the maid replied respectfully.

Once outside the residence, the elder's restrained anger erupted.

With a flash of emerald light, the elder soared into the sky, a streak of green heading straight for Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.

At the Academy

The green-haired elder descended in a blaze of green light, striding toward the academy with purpose. The guards at the gate, recognizing him, didn't dare to stop him.

He marched directly to the education committee's office, where the three education committee members were working.

The sudden intrusion startled them, but they quickly recognized the visitor and stood to greet him.

"Ah, Poison Douluo, what an honor to have you here—"

"Cut the nonsense!"

The elder interrupted impatiently, his face as dark as thunder. "I'm here to seek justice for my granddaughter! She's been wronged at your academy, and you owe me an explanation!"

"This…"

The three committee members exchanged uneasy glances. Finally, Meng Shenji, the leader among them, forced a smile and said, "This is a misunderstanding, Your Eminence. It's all a misunderstanding!"

"A misunderstanding? Then why has Yan Yan locked herself in her room for three days, refusing to eat or drink?!" The elder's voice grew colder, the air around him tinged with venomous energy.

The three elders exchanged another glance and decided to reveal the truth. After all, this matter was merely a dispute among young people. No significant harm had been done, and there was no deep-seated conflict.

"Well, you see..."

They took turns explaining the situation: how Dugu Yan had been in a budding romance with an exceptionally talented student, only to discover he was engaged. Suspecting her feelings were being toyed with, she left the academy in heartbreak.

Hearing the explanation, Poison Douluo's tense expression softened slightly. At least his granddaughter hadn't been bullied.

"So, this is just about a relationship…" Poison Douluo murmured, his tone calmer but still somewhat irritated.

"And what about that young man's qualifications? If he's decent, I wouldn't mind having him marry into the Dugu family. If he dares refuse..." Poison Douluo's eyes glinted dangerously.

The three committee members hesitated. Finally, Meng Shenji spoke up.

"Well, his qualifications are indeed exceptional, but this engagement... It's not something that can be easily undone."

"What? Is his fiancée from a powerful family?" Poison Douluo frowned, sensing complications.

"...He's the Prince Consort."

Dream God Machine answered cautiously.

"And the Emperor has even granted him a marquis title to solidify the bond."

"The Prince Consort..."

Poison Douluo's brows furrowed deeply. This was indeed problematic. If the fiancée belonged to a noble family, even a duke or marquis, he could leverage his status as a Titled Douluo to force a favorable outcome.

But opposing an emperor? Even a Titled Douluo had to tread carefully.

Especially since the Emperor seemed to value this young man highly, marrying his daughter to him and bestowing a noble title. This level of favor was not something to be trifled with.

"This won't be easy..." Poison Douluo muttered.