The next day, in Heaven Dou City, at the Dugu Residence.
"Grandpa, I'm back!" As soon as she reached the backyard, Dugu Yan shouted loudly.
Creak, creak,the sound of footsteps on wooden boards followed. Soon, Dugu Bo strode out of the house. His eyes swept the area and finally rested on Yang Yunhai, who was standing behind Dugu Yan. He nodded slightly. "Xiaohai, inviting you here really wasn't easy."
Knowing that his granddaughter had managed to bring him over, he had purposely returned early to wait.
"I hope you won't mind, Grandpa Dugu. I've been quite busy these past few days," Yang Yunhai explained.
"Greetings, Senior Dugu," Zhu Zhuqing greeted politely from the side.
"Hmm." Dugu Bo nodded slightly. "Don't just stand out here. Come in and sit."
With that, he turned and walked inside on his own.
Today was indeed a good opportunity. Unfortunately, the timing wasn't quite right,Yan hadn't broken up yet, and acting rashly might make it hard for her to accept.
Hmm, better to play a little hard-to-get first, lower Xiaohai's guard, and set up for the next invitation.
For now, I'll just host them normally.
Thinking this over, he walked ahead.
Soon, the four of them were seated at the table.
Dugu Yan spoke first, telling Dugu Bo about the team's plan to visit other main cities' Great Spirit Arenas for the upcoming tour matches. Then she mentioned her progress in detoxification, estimating that once the tour ended, she would be able to transfer all of it into her spirit bone.
After listening, Dugu Bo nodded slightly and turned to Yang Yunhai. "Xiaohai, Grandpa wants to ask you for a favor."
"Go ahead, Grandpa Dugu," Yang Yunhai replied.
"When the team returns, I'd like Yan to train with you and Zhuqing," Dugu Bo said. "The last time I visited the valley and saw your training, I felt your methods were extremely innovative, far more effective than ordinary training."
"In this, Xiaohai, you're the best proof of the results."
"As they say, being close to good people makes you better. You and Zhuqing train so diligently. With you two as examples and supervisors, plus such an innovative method, I believe Yan's improvement would be incredibly fast if she trained with you."
Dugu Yan didn't speak,she only looked at Yang Yunhai expectantly. She had wanted to make this request long ago, but hadn't expected her grandfather to bring it up himself.
That's my grandpa,he gets me!
"Of course, if you help Yan, Grandpa won't let you go unrewarded." Dugu Bo nodded and continued, "I'll give you my medicinal garden as a thank-you gift."
"Also, when you travel with the team to other main cities for training, I'll ensure your safety along the way."
Dugu Yan froze for a moment, then fell silent.
After all, he had defeated the direct heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan in front of a crowd at the Great Spirit Arena and was also the one who proposed the method for transferring poison to a spirit bone. Such acts could easily offend certain people.
Exchanging his protection for Yan's training? Zhu Zhuqing thought about it and glanced at Yang Yunhai without changing her expression.
"What do you think, Xiaohai?" Dugu Bo glanced at Dugu Yan from the corner of his eye, waiting for Yang Yunhai's reply.
Giving me the medicinal garden? Why does this feel like negotiating a dowry? The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was incredibly precious. Yang Yunhai didn't believe Dugu Bo would give it away just to have him train his granddaughter,especially knowing Dugu Bo's personality from the original story.
This man was clearly determined to set him up!
Still, one couldn't refuse such a treasure when it was offered. He understood Dugu Bo's intentions, but on the surface, it really did look like a free gift.
With a slight shake of his head, he said, "Grandpa Dugu, you're overthinking it. Training together isn't a big deal."
"If Sister Yan wants to join, she can just come anytime."
"Then it's settled!" Dugu Bo slapped his thigh and laughed heartily.
Ha! With such a generous offer, how could you refuse?
Once Yan trains with Xiaohai, I'll have an excuse to visit often. Then I'll just wait for her to break things off with Yu Tianheng. If she spends every day training with Xiaohai, over time she'll see how outstanding he is. I refuse to believe she won't develop feelings for him.
And when that happens, I'll just use a little medicine to break the ice,everyone will be happy!
Perfect plan!
Cheerfully, he chatted with Yang Yunhai about various topics. They had lunch together, and then he personally escorted the three of them back to the academy.
That afternoon, Dugu Yan went to the valley to train with Yang Yunhai and Zhu Zhuqing.
By evening, after showering and having dinner together, she returned to her dormitory. Training was one thing, but she still felt it wasn't appropriate to stay overnight.
After all, Yang Yunhai's cabin wasn't soundproof,she didn't want to interrupt anything.
Once Dugu Yan left, Yang Yunhai and Zhu Zhuqing digested their food briefly, then went back to their room to cultivate spirit power. Yin'e was finally able to come out.
Time passed slowly until late at night.
"Yun, someone's entered the valley." Yin'e, who was communicating with the Blue Silver Grass outside, suddenly sent a voice transmission to Yang Yunhai.
Yang Yunhai's eyes snapped open. He glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, still cultivating in the next room, and said softly:
"Yin'e, go back for now."
"Alright." Yin'e's figure instantly dispersed, then transmitted again, "Yun, the person's in the forest behind us. They suddenly fell to the ground,probably flew down. Now they're not moving."
Since Blue Silver Grass only grew on the ground, she could only gather information about what touched the earth.
Flying? That meant either a flying-type Spirit Master or a Titled Douluo. Yang Yunhai immediately closed his eyes and used his ability to connect with the Blue Silver Grass outside.
His spiritual power extended outward, and soon he sensed a figure standing behind a tree a few hundred meters away.
"Teacher Chrysanthemum?" Upon sensing the figure's outline, he was stunned.
He quickly withdrew his spiritual power, opened his eyes, and tiptoed out. In the living room, he said quietly, "Yin'e, the person outside is my teacher."
"But for now, you must not let him see you. Keep your aura hidden."
"Got it," Yin'e replied quickly.
Why is my teacher here at this hour? With doubts in his mind, Yang Yunhai stepped outside and quickly ran toward Chrysanthemum Douluo.
"This disciple's perception ability is really useful,he sensed me from such a distance." Chrysanthemum Douluo was a bit surprised as he watched Yang Yunhai approach.
He didn't plan to come out from hiding, just waited in place.
Before long, Yang Yunhai arrived and bowed respectfully. "Disciple greets Teacher."
Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled faintly. "So? I didn't interrupt anything, did I?"
When he arrived, he saw the lights still on inside. Not wanting to interrupt his disciple's private time, he had planned to wait until the lights went out before calling him.
"Of course not." Yang Yunhai felt a little embarrassed, then asked, "Teacher, what brings you to Heaven Dou City?"
"All because of you," Chrysanthemum Douluo said, rolling his eyes with slight annoyance. "Why did you have to go and help that old man Dugu Bo's granddaughter?"
"Now look what's happened,after the Pope found out about your ties with that old man and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, she's actually sending me to make peace with him. I've been at odds with him for years, and now I have to take the initiative? It's humiliating."
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