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This time, Dai Weisi left most of the top-tier medicinal herbs for Dugu Bo. It was clear that Dugu Yan had consumed quite a few herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and her soul power had increased much faster than in the original storyline.
As Dugu Yan's teammates, the others naturally benefited greatly as well. First was Ye Lingling—being Dugu Yan's close friend, she received a significant boost in her cultivation speed after taking the herbs.
It was safe to assume that the strength of Yu Tianheng and the others had also improved considerably compared to the original plot.
"Even though Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan have grown stronger, they probably still won't be a match for the Spirit Hall team."
Dai Weisi analyzed the situation. The reason was simple: the Spirit Hall team had three Soul Kings. Hu Liena and Xie Yue could even perform a Martial Soul Fusion Technique. The Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's first team had no chance of winning. Their battle with the Spirit Hall team was destined to end in defeat.
Dugu Bo stroked his beard and chuckled softly. His lips didn't move, but he secretly sent Dai Weisi a message through soul power, laughing as he said, "Hehehe, young friend, seeing that you're safe puts this old man at ease…"
Hearing this, Dai Weisi raised an eyebrow and glanced at Dugu Bo with a smile. He responded using soul power as well, "It seems you already know, Senior."
"With such a huge commotion, who wouldn't know? I heard that not only did Spirit Hall send out Ghost Douluo and that sissy Chrysanthemum Douluo, but they also dispatched two other Titled Douluo. I was really sweating for you, worried that you'd be killed by Chrysanthemum Douluo and the others. Thankfully, you came back safe."
Dugu Bo paused, then his face revealed a trace of surprise and confusion. "But young friend, you should know that Spirit City is like a dragon's den and a tiger's lair for you right now. I don't understand why you still came. Aren't you afraid Spirit Hall will make a move against you? Is it really worth risking everything for three soul bones? If you leave now, it's not too late."
Upon hearing this, Dai Weisi fell into deep thought for a moment before nodding firmly. "It's worth it! Thank you for your concern, Senior. But I'm doing this for my mother. She's already reached the peak of level eighty-nine in soul power.
If she can obtain a suitable ten-thousand-year soul bone, she could use the opportunity to become a Titled Douluo. For my mother, what's risking it all once?
Besides, if Spirit Hall dares to attack me here in Spirit City, it would give the Star Luo Empire a perfect excuse to launch a full assault. At that point, my father, the Emperor, would lead our army to raze Spirit City to the ground!"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow. Razing Spirit City to the ground was easier said than done. However, seeing the determination in Dai Weisi's eyes, he knew the young man had made up his mind and no longer tried to dissuade him.
"Well then, since you've already decided, I won't say more. But remember our agreement—if you're ever in danger, I, Dugu Bo, will not stand by and do nothing!"
"Thank you very much, Senior Dugu!" Dai Weisi respectfully clasped his hands in thanks.
"Your Highness, we meet again!"
"Brother Dai Weisi, it's been a while!"
At that moment, a young man and woman approached Dai Weisi—it was none other than Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu.
"Feng Xiaotian, Little Sister Huo Wu, it's been a while," Dai Weisi greeted them before smiling. "Congratulations on making it to the finals, you two lovebirds."
"…"
Hearing themselves called "lovebirds," Huo Wu's face flushed bright red, and she shyly lowered her head, speechless. Feng Xiaotian also turned his head away awkwardly, pretending to look at the sky.
Seeing this, Dai Weisi smiled to himself without saying a word. Young love—perfectly understandable. Not everyone was a master of romance.
"Who knows, we might face each other in the upcoming finals. When that time comes, I'll use my true strength against both Blazing Academy and Godwind Academy."
"Alright!" Huo Wu suddenly looked up, her eyes gleaming with intense fighting spirit. "Let me see the strength of Star Luo Imperial Academy, Brother Dai Weisi! You better give it your all, don't blame me if I beat you!"
"Haha, you two should first worry about how you'll last a little longer against me. You should know, my teammates are very strong."
"Hmph, I won't give up so easily! Just you wait, Brother Dai Weisi—once the finals start, I'll be sure to give you a surprise!"
"I look forward to it!"
After a brief exchange, Huo Wu took Feng Xiaotian's hand and walked away. As they left, she sent a soul power transmission to Dai Weisi: "Brother Dai Weisi, Tian and I know what Spirit Hall tried to do to you. Honestly, we thought you might not be coming to Spirit City anymore.
Don't worry. If Spirit Hall dares to make a fatal move against you, I can't speak for others, but Tian and I will absolutely not sit back and watch!"
These words sent a warm current through Dai Weisi's heart. In the Heaven Dou Empire, he had finally found true friends. A smile as pleasant as a spring breeze appeared on his face.
"Feng Xiaotian, Little Sister Huo Wu, thank you for your kindness!"
"We're friends—why be so polite? We're going shopping now. It's rare to visit Spirit City, how could we not look around properly?"
With that, Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian's figures disappeared from Dai Weisi's sight. Dai Weisi then followed Dai Tianxing and his wife to the hotel for the Star Luo Royal Academy. They would be staying in the hotel in Spirit City until they were eliminated.
And at the hotel entrance, Dai Weisi saw two more familiar figures.
"Brother Dai! Sister Tianyu! My father and I came to cheer for you!"
Ning Rongrong smiled sweetly, holding a small banner in her hands. The banner was embroidered with the words: "Go Brother Dai! Brother Dai is sure to win!" Dai Weisi couldn't bear to look at it.
He swore that if Ning Rongrong dared to unfurl that banner during the finals, he would absolutely burn it to ashes on the spot.
"Uncle Ning, Rongrong!" Upon seeing the two, Ning Tianyu from the team quickly ran over to greet them.
"Sect Master Ning, we meet again."
At the very least, he was a partner, so Dai Weisi also stepped forward to greet him. At the same time, he secretly examined Ning Fengzhi's soul power and discovered that it had reached level eighty-four, making him a support-type Soul Douluo.
After reaching level seventy-nine, Ning Fengzhi hadn't given up on his cultivation. While sending people to search for a way to evolve his martial soul, he continued to train hard and increase his soul power.
After consuming the Prism Grass, his martial soul successfully evolved into the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Years of hard work had not been in vain. The moment his martial soul evolved, Ning Fengzhi's soul power instantly broke through level eighty.
After obtaining his eighth soul ring, his soul power soared directly to level eighty-four!
"Hehe, Your Highness, long time no see. To think that someone so young would possess such profound soul power, it is truly humbling!"
Seeing that Dai Weisi was alive, Ning Fengzhi was genuinely relieved. If Dai Weisi had died, where would he find more Prism Grass? Thus, even though he had no deep feelings for Dai Weisi, Ning Fengzhi truly hoped nothing bad had happened to him.
"I am just a product of half luck and half hard work. Sect Master Ning, have you also come to cheer us on?"
"Of course!" Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile. "My dear niece is here, how could I not come and watch?"
(End of Chapter)