Chapter 68: Leaving Heaven Dou Empire— The Chat Group Upgrades Again
Two days later.
"Senior Dugu, how does the poison pill method feel?"
Lin Chen sat cross-legged opposite Dugu Bo and asked slowly.
Over the past two days, Lin Chen hadn't seen Dugu Bo at all. That was only natural, given Dugu Bo's restless temperament; he was bound to roam the continent whenever he had the chance.
But today, Dugu Bo returned for some business.
Taking advantage of his return, Lin Chen began teaching him the poison pill method. Fortunately, Dugu Bo's understanding of meridians and the human body far surpassed that of Dugu Yan.
With Lin Chen's guidance, it took only two hours for Dugu Bo to successfully condense his poison pill.
"Exquisite. Simply exquisite."
"Boy Lin Chen, this old man owes you another great favor."
"No two favors. I'll count Yan Yan's poison pill as well. From now on, if you ever need anything, just come find me, Dugu Bo."
Dugu Bo patted his chest as he made the promise.
This poison pill method was simply too precious. In Dugu Bo's eyes, even the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well could not compare to its value.
After all, the poison pill method could be passed down through generations.
"Senior Dugu, consider this my payment for harvesting the immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
"Those immortal herbs were a tremendous opportunity for me."
"So I used the poison pill method to compensate for the immortal herbs I took."
"I did this simply so my conscience would remain clear. The immortal herbs may not seem especially precious in your eyes, but to me, they are worth a fortune."
"Just like how the poison pill method may be nothing more than an ordinary technique in my eyes, yet to poison-attribute soul masters like you, it is a priceless treasure."
Lin Chen explained calmly.
Unlike Tang San's selfishness, Lin Chen's moral compass was simple: If I believe a treasure is valuable to me, then I will exchange it with something of equal value in my own estimation.
The key was having a clear conscience.
"Good. Then I won't count those two favors."
"From this day on, we're family."
"When Yan Yan and you reach marriageable age, you'll marry and enter the bridal chamber directly. How about that?"
Seeing Lin Chen act with such integrity and sincerity, Dugu Bo felt completely reassured about his character.
He could entrust his granddaughter Dugu Yan to this boy without worry.
Although Lin Chen was young, he was mature beyond his years. Even many adults could not match the mental composure of this child, who had only just awakened his martial soul.
"Ahem… Senior Dugu, isn't that jumping ahead a bit too much?"
"And besides, things between Sister Yan and me are too early for that. No need, no need."
When Dugu Bo suddenly steered the topic toward marriage, Lin Chen nearly lost his composure.
People always said Dugu Bo disregarded worldly conventions and had an unpredictable temperament, but this was truly…
He was only six years old physically. How exactly had Dugu Bo come up with such an idea?
Did he think Lin Chen's mind was too mature?
Shaking his head, Lin Chen cast away the stray thoughts.
He had already taught Dugu Bo the poison pill method and spent two days touring Heaven Dou City.
It was time to leave.
He planned to travel across the continent, witness magnificent landscapes, and, incidentally, admire the other stunning beauties scattered throughout the Douluo Continent.
That evening,
After leaving a letter for Dugu Yan, Lin Chen packed his belongings and departed from the Dugu residence, embarking alone on his continental journey.
Not long after, Dugu Yan returned home from school.
"Little brat, let me tell you something funny that happened at school today."
After speaking, she waited for a moment.
There was no reply.
Thinking he might be in his room, she went to look for him.
Instead, she found a letter.
Her heart skipped violently, an ominous feeling rising within her.
Opening the envelope, she discovered it was a farewell letter.
"Sister Yan, goodbye."
"I'm sorry I couldn't keep my promise. After thinking it over, I realized I still prefer traveling the continent alone."
"But don't worry. I'll come visit you in Heaven Dou City, when I have time. I hope you won't be angry."
After reading the letter, Dugu Yan felt a surge of grievance.
That little brat had clearly promised they would travel together, yet he ran off alone.
"So unreliable."
Now that Lin Chen had left, she suddenly found her life at home unbearably monotonous and dull.
"Waaah… what should I do?"
After contemplating, Dugu Yan decided to seek comfort from her best friend.
Ye Lingling: Forgot your best friend once you got a lover, huh? And now you remember me?
But just then,
Dugu Yan noticed her diary copy trembling.
She hurriedly opened it.
To her astonishment, the diary's chat group interface had upgraded once again.
At the same time,
Across the Douluo Continent, every diary copy holder felt their copy tremble. Upon opening it, blood-red text appeared before their eyes:
[Chat group activity requirement met. The diary owner's strength requirement was met. Chat group officially upgraded to Level Three.]
[Chat group upgrade complete. Member capacity increased. Group benefits increased.]
[Rule Three modified. Monthly lottery participants increased from six to nine. All other rules remain unchanged.]
[Inviting new members to join the chat group family…]
Immediately afterward,
Mechanical voices echoed in the minds of all existing members across the continent.
"Welcome, 'I Am the Sovereign of the Extreme North,' to the chat group!"
"Welcome, 'I Want to Be Xue'er's Wife,' to the chat group!"
"Welcome, 'I Am a Super Healer,' to the chat group!"
"Welcome, 'Purple Has Its Own Charm,' to the chat group!"
"Welcome, 'Tian Shui's Number One Flower,' to the chat group!"
"Welcome, 'Blooming Fire Rose,' to the chat group!"
Six mechanical announcements rang out, indicating that six new members had joined at once.
[I Am the Sovereign of the Extreme North: Who are you? Why has a black notebook appeared before me? And who is this "Lin Chen" written on it?]
[I Am a Little Princess: That opening sounds familiar. @Green Grass, isn't that exactly how you spoke back then?]
[Green Grass: Uh… yeah. The diary copy is pretty shocking at first. I was scared too.]
[Green Grass: That black notebook is the diary copy. Just read through the diary entries and chat history; you'll understand what it is.]
[Green Grass: I was just like you at the beginning. No need to panic. This diary copy only benefits you; it does no harm.]
Seeing the old members' explanations, the newcomers began reading through the diary contents and chat records.
Just like Ah Yin had once reacted,
Their emotions shifted from surprise to shock, and finally to acceptance.
End of Chapter