Soul Land: Legend of Saint Seiya

Chapter 35: The Appearance of Poison Douluo

Xiao Yu, observing the expressions of Ye Renxin and Ye Wentai, noticed their hesitation. Seizing the opportunity, he presented the gifts he had prepared: a necklace and a bracelet.

"What are these?"

Ye Renxin and Ye Wentai were puzzled, wondering if Xiao Yu intended to make a joke out of these pieces of jewelry.

"This is a Level 5 defensive soul tool, the Heart of the Cold Moon."

Xiao Yu lifted the necklace to show them. "It can withstand attacks up to the level of a Soul King until the user's soul power is exhausted."

Seeing their astonished expressions, he then picked up the bracelet. "This is a Level 4 close-combat soul tool, the Floating Cloud Phoenix Arrow. It can easily penetrate the soul power defenses of Soul Masters below level 40. Even for those above level 40, if they don't activate their defensive skills in time, it could still prove fatal!"

"What did you say? A soul tool with offensive capabilities!"

Ye Renxin and Ye Wentai were genuinely shaken. Xiao Yu's words had a significant impact on them. It was well-known that support-type Soul Masters lacked offensive abilities and were often defenseless.

Xiao Yu nodded. "That's right. This is a technology passed down in my sect. In fact, our sect has already begun mass-producing soul tools with both offensive and defensive capabilities. One of my objectives in coming to Tian Dou City is to open up a market for these products."

"Can you sell them to the Nine Heart Begonia family?"

Ye Wentai couldn't contain his excitement and immediately asked, "Besides these two, are there any other soul tools?"

"Of course!"

Xiao Yu smiled slightly. "There are many types of soul tools. If you wish to purchase in bulk, I can provide a list for you to choose from. Since you are my elders, I can offer a 20% discount on any soul tool."

In the following days, Ye Renxin and Ye Wentai, upon receiving the list of soul tools from Xiao Yu, were overjoyed. They spent their days deciding which items to buy, completely forgetting about Ye Lingling's situation.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yu, guided by Ye Lingling, toured Tian Dou City. As the capital of an empire, Tian Dou City's prosperity was comparable to some of the major cities in Xiao Yu's previous life, providing him with a much-needed respite.

"Brother Xiao Yu, I took leave from the academy to come out, but now I have to return to classes. You must have your own matters to attend to as well."

A few days later, as her break ended, Ye Lingling informed Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu had anticipated this and said, "Sure, if that guy bothers you again after you return, just let me know, and I'll teach him a lesson!"

Ye Lingling nodded. "Don't worry. With the teachers and the board at the academy, he wouldn't dare cause trouble."

"By the way, Lingling, do you have a classmate named Dugu Yan?"

During these days, Xiao Yu had accompanied Ye Lingling around Tian Dou City, while instructing Zilong and the others to gather information about Dugu Bo.

Zilong and his companions had found out that Dugu Bo had received a favor from Prince Xue Xing many years ago and held an honorary position in the Tian Dou Empire. However, he remained a free spirit, elusive and unrestrained. They only knew he resided in the Sunset Forest, but even Prince Xue Xing didn't know the exact location. With no other options, Xiao Yu decided to seek clues from his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.

"Why are you inquiring about her?"

Ye Lingling's expression changed, looking at Xiao Yu suspiciously.

Of course, she knew Dugu Yan. They were both alternate teammates for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Battle Team. Since they were the only two girls among the alternates, they had a fairly good relationship.

Dugu Yan, a few years older than her, had a well-developed figure, long and shapely legs, and a much larger bust—something that men particularly admired.

With a titled Douluo grandfather backing her, even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's current heir, Yu Tianheng, was pursuing her. Could it be that Xiao Yu also had an interest in her?

For a moment, Ye Lingling's gaze at Xiao Yu changed, tinged with a hint of melancholy.

Xiao Yu felt a chill run down his spine under Ye Lingling's intense gaze. Hastily, he explained, "Lingling, don't misunderstand. The person I really want to meet is her grandfather, the renowned Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo. However, Zilong and the others haven't been able to find any concrete information about him in Tian Dou City these past few days, so I thought of reaching out through his granddaughter."

"I see," Ye Lingling nodded in realization but then shook her head. "Although I know Senior Sister Dugu Yan and we get along fairly well, Brother Xiao Yu, I have to be honest. Since Senior Sister Yan enrolled, there have been at least dozens, if not a hundred, people from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy trying to contact Poison Douluo through her, but all have failed.

"Moreover, Senior Sister Yan has mentioned that her grandfather has a volatile temper and is unpredictable. Even if you manage to find him, you should be prepared for the worst if you accidentally anger him!"

"Don't worry, Lingling," Xiao Yu said with a confident smile. "Others are others; I'm different. I wouldn't make a move without being fully prepared. After I return, I'll write a letter for you to pass to Dugu Yan. You don't need to worry about the rest. If either Dugu Bo or Dugu Yan asks you anything, just say it's all on me. Make sure you stay out of it!"

"Alright," Ye Lingling agreed, feeling an inexplicable trust in Xiao Yu without needing further details.

That evening, Xiao Yu wrote the letter and sealed it in an envelope, handing it to Ye Lingling before she left for the academy the next day.

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A few days later, at the Nine Heart Begonia family residence.

Xiao Yu was strolling among the flower beds when he suddenly felt a cold wind. The air carried a nauseating stench, and the surrounding temperature plummeted. Even with his soul power at level 40, Xiao Yu couldn't help but shiver.

"Is he here?" Xiao Yu stopped and looked up at the sky.

Soon, an old man in a gray robe, with green hair and beard, appeared before Xiao Yu. His emerald-like eyes stared coldly at Xiao Yu, exuding a chilling aura.

"You must be the famous Poison Douluo, Senior Dugu Bo."

Xiao Yu maintained his composure and bowed slightly to Dugu Bo.

"Yes, boy, you are Xiao Yu? Did you write this letter to Yan Yan?" Dugu Bo's figure blurred and reappeared in front of Xiao Yu, holding the letter Xiao Yu had entrusted to Ye Lingling for Dugu Yan. The letter contained only sixteen characters: "Jade Phosphor Snake Venom, poison dominates the world, it can harm the enemy, and it can harm oneself!"

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