Damn it, what does this Yu Tianheng have to compare with the other side? After hearing Yang Yunhai's thoughts, Dugu Bo couldn't help but feel the intelligence gap between the two was a bit too wide,especially after considering their ages. He nodded slightly and praised,
"Xiaohai, since you've thought things through so thoroughly, Grandpa won't say anything more."
Then, as if remembering something, he asked, "By the way, Xiaohai, have you recovered your foundation yet?"
If it wasn't restored, he felt he wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.
"It's already been restored," Yang Yunhai smiled. "And it's even been further improved."
"The physical strength of my body has increased a lot as well, and my soul power has risen by four levels."
Since this level increase meant it was likely he'd have close contact with Dugu Bo later, and the chance of exposure was high, he decided to cover it up by saying it was from ice–fire body tempering. After building so much trust, a little more honesty and a little less scheming would be better… He thought silently, then continued aloud:
"Although the medicinal effect of those two rare treasures mainly acted on the body, there were two of them after all, and the energy they contained was considerable. So my soul power also increased a lot."
"Grandpa Dugu, you're already a Title Douluo, so I can't say for sure how much these treasures could help you. But Sister Yan could probably gain a few levels of soul power."
"Of course, compared to soul power, I think the improvement in martial spirit and body aptitude is more valuable."
Thirty-two plus four levels,that made thirty-six, with his foundation further enhanced and no side effects at all. At this age, his future was limitless. Yan'er too,her martial spirit and physical aptitude improving along with several levels of soul power,her prospects were also extremely bright. Even Dugu Bo's eyes couldn't help but flash with light. Suppressing his excitement, he nodded slightly.
"Reasonable!"
Then he sighed, "Xiaohai, you've done so much for Grandpa, I really don't know how to repay you."
The only way would be to have his granddaughter marry him. Of course, he couldn't say that out loud.
From what he'd seen so far, Yang Yunhai valued loyalty greatly. With the girlfriend Zhu Zhuqing in the picture and the teammate Yu Tianheng as an obstacle, he probably wouldn't agree. Drugging him? Absolutely not,especially since Yang Yunhai understood pharmacology. If he detected anything, it would ruin everything.
It would have to be done slowly, step by step.
Yang Yunhai shook his head. "Grandpa Dugu, these herbs were yours to begin with. I only made use of them."
"Besides, I've already gained plenty." Then he asked tentatively, "Grandpa Dugu, should I also find a suitable herb for Brother Tianheng? While there are no rare treasures here that suit him, there are still precious herbs for nourishing the body."
"Him? Is he worthy?" Dugu Bo snorted coldly.
Looks like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's reply had disappointed him. Yang Yunhai guessed, and asked knowingly, "Has the clan's reply arrived?"
"Don't even mention it, I was almost pissed to death on the spot!" Dugu Bo curled his lip. "The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan wanted to use a ten-thousand-year soul bone as a betrothal gift to set the marriage between Yu Tianheng and my Yan'er,like I'd be tempted by their soul bone."
"A ten-thousand-year soul bone,do they think I care?"
"I only wanted to test the boy's attitude toward Yan'er. But from start to finish, he just wrote a letter and passed along his clan elders' reply. Didn't do anything else. With that kind of attitude and performance, he still wants to marry my Yan'er? Dream on!"
It was indeed ridiculous. Yang Yunhai was speechless.
A ten-thousand-year soul bone was precious, but for a Title Douluo, not that hard to obtain,especially one with a poison-type group attack martial spirit.
Even without ruthless hunting in the Star Dou Forest, through social connections alone, the Heaven Dou Empire was a great nation,surely the royal treasury had at least one ordinary ten-thousand-year soul bone.
Ask Xue Ye for one,would he refuse?
If not, he could go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and offer to be a guest elder.
He could guarantee Ning Fengzhi would give it.
No matter how valuable a soul bone was, it was still an object,nothing compared to the importance of a Title Douluo as a deterrent.
Especially when they only wanted an ordinary strength-type ten-thousand-year soul bone, without high age requirements. Ning Fengzhi would be eager to hand it over.
So there was no need to worry about what would happen if Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan broke up later.
It's not like they couldn't afford the loss of a soul bone.
Honestly, offering just a regular ten-thousand-year soul bone to marry the only living relative of a Title Douluo felt insulting.
Marrying a wife and getting a Title Douluo thrown in,and they thought a single soul bone was enough?
That made a Title Douluo look cheap.
He really didn't know what the clan was thinking. And Yu Tianheng,why not hold the letter back and return to the clan in person? Even if he couldn't change the elders' decision, he could at least show some effort.
Instead, he managed to ruin a winning hand.
"To be honest," Dugu Bo glanced at Yang Yunhai and continued, "when Yu Tianheng didn't join his own clan's affiliated Thunder Academy, but instead came to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy where Yan'er had just enrolled, I knew why he came."
"But it probably wasn't Yu Tianheng's own idea,he doesn't have that kind of wisdom or foresight."
"So obviously, it was Yu Yuanzhen's intention. He wanted to pave the way for Yu Tianheng so he could inherit the position of clan leader."
"By connecting with the Heaven Dou royal family, winning over Yan'er, and getting my support, then defeating Yu Tianxin's Thunder Academy team in the tournament, inheriting the clan leader position would be almost certain."
"I didn't expose it at the time. First, because that silly boy seemed genuine toward Yan'er. Second, for Yan'er's future,after all, I'm getting old, and the poison in my body grows worse by the day. Even with the dual polar energies here suppressing it, there's no guarantee. So if Yan'er married Yu Tianheng with Yu Yuanzhen's full support, even if she would have to live under others' authority, she'd at least be safe. Even if I suddenly died from poison, she could live in peace."
"But…" His voice suddenly turned cold. "After this test, I'm extremely disappointed in him. A man with no opinion, no responsibility, and no perception,I can't entrust Yan'er to him. With those old stubborns in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and him being so weak, Yan'er will suffer greatly in the future."
"This is already clear from this reply."
"If I die one day and Yan'er's poison isn't cured, I can't imagine the suffering she would face."
This was beyond doubt, and Yang Yunhai had to admit it.
Without her grandfather's backing, with her own strength crippled by poison, and passing the poison to her children,how could her husband's family treat her well?
Even if the Ice–Fire Yin Yang Well was handed over, it might no longer have anything to do with her.
Her bleak fate would be almost certain.
Dugu Bo's care for his granddaughter was truly meticulous.
And for him to share all this showed how much he valued Yang Yunhai as his savior,that was good news.
So, your and your granddaughter's poison will be cured soon… and then?
Yang Yunhai kept quiet,advising her to break up would be rude coming from an outsider. So he simply stayed silent, playing the role of a good listener.
Then Dugu Bo frowned slightly and changed the subject again.
"Besides this test that disappointed me, there's another thing he did that I'm unhappy about."
Yang Yunhai's expression became serious, showing he was paying attention.
"Xiaohai, Yan'er once told me privately about your encounter with those rare treasures," Dugu Bo continued. "After hearing it, I searched the mountains around Nuoding City myself."
"And during my search, I found people from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan also combing the mountains."
"Who passed the news along is obvious."