Chapter 177 - 69

Chapter 69: Dugu Bo's Warning!Yu Luomian looked with a livid face at Yu Tianheng, who was kneeling before him.The flickering candlelight in the hall illuminated the youth's pale face, which was filled with humiliation and resentment."Are you saying..."Yu Luomian's voice was squeezed out from between his teeth:"That you followed Dugu Yan to a small courtyard, only to be defeated in a Spirit Master duel by a six-year-old child?""And that six-year-old's spirit power has already reached Rank 24, with an unprecedented thousand-year second spirit ring?"He slowly stood up, his tall shadow completely enveloping Yu Tianheng:"And the Spirit... is the feeble Blue Silver Grass?"Yu Tianheng gritted his teeth and nodded:"Second Grandfather, everything I said is true! That kid—""Enough!"Yu Luomian slammed his hand onto the table!The sandalwood table shattered at the impact, wood splinters flying everywhere!"Yu Tianheng, do you take this old man for a fool?!"He laughed out of extreme anger:"Rank 24 at age six? A thousand-year second ring? A Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul?""Do you even believe such nonsense yourself?!"Yu Tianheng looked up, his eyes bloodshot:"Second Grandfather! I can swear it! That kid really—""Report—!"Hurried footsteps suddenly echoed from outside the hall.A guard rushed in and knelt on one knee:"Second Master! Poison Douluo, His Excellency Dugu, has arrived! He is in the front courtyard square!"Yu Luomian's pupils constricted.He glared fiercely at Yu Tianheng and said sharply:"I'll settle the score with you later!"With that, he strode outside, asking as he walked:"Where is His Excellency Dugu now? Take me there quickly!""Right in the front courtyard square, he just landed."Yu Luomian said no more and followed the guard in a hurry.Before leaving, he gave Yu Tianheng another fierce glare and barked:"You stay right here, don't you dare go anywhere!"...Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan estate, front courtyard square.The dark green poisonous mist slowly retracted.Dugu Bo stood with his hands behind his back, slowly descending from the sky.He wore a dark green robe, his hair and beard were all white, and his face was as grim as iron.Though he didn't release any spirit power, the pressure of a Titled Douluo made all the guards on the square fall silent as cicadas in winter."Your Excellency Dugu!"Yu Luomian rushed over, finally arriving.He forced a smile and stepped forward with cupped hands:"I was unaware of Your Excellency's visit and failed to welcome you properly. I hope you can forgive me."Dugu Bo looked at him coldly, showing no courtesy at all:"Are you really unaware of why this old man is here?""Where is that little brat Yu Tianheng?"Yu Luomian's heart sank.He immediately realized that what Yu Tianheng had said was likely mostly true.Although the bit about a six-year-old genius with a thousand-year second ring sounded absurd, it was definitely true that Yu Tianheng had a conflict with Dugu Yan and provoked Dugu Bo.That idiot!He cursed inwardly.Yet his face remained plastered with a smile:"Please don't be in a hurry, Your Excellency. I am still not quite clear on what exactly happened.""If it's because of the matter with Yan Yan... Oh, I'll give that boy Tianheng a good talking-to later!"He led Dugu Bo toward the reception hall:"Your Excellency, please come this way. We can talk inside."Dugu Bo gave a cold snort and walked toward the reception hall with a flick of his sleeves.Yu Luomian followed quickly, signaling to the guard behind him.The guard understood and hurried off to prepare tea... inside the reception hall.Dugu Bo sat in the seat of honor, with Yu Luomian sitting beside him.Tea was served, steam curling upwards.Yu Luomian picked up his teacup, trying to ease the atmosphere:"Your Excellency, have some tea first to calm your anger. Friction between children is something we elders...""This old man's visit is not for the sake of some emotional dispute between juniors."Dugu Bo interrupted him, his voice icy:"Yu Luomian, do you know what kind of person that brat Yu Tianheng offended?"Yu Luomian was taken aback:"This..."Dugu Bo stared at him, emphasizing every word:"That is someone even this old man must respect!""I have come today to tell you one thing."He stood up, looking down at Yu Luomian:"Regarding anything Yu Tianheng experienced in that courtyard, never speak of it!""And do not even think about looking for trouble with the master of that courtyard.""Otherwise—"A faint green poisonous mist appeared around Dugu Bo, his voice chillingly cold:"You will be making an enemy of me."As his words fell, the temperature in the hall dropped sharply.Yu Luomian's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly, nearly spilling the tea.He looked into Dugu Bo's cold eyes, waves of shock surging in his heart.Someone who could make Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, so respectful—even... somewhat wary?Just what was their identity?And looking at this attitude, the six-year-old genius Yu Tianheng mentioned... was likely real too!"I have said my piece."Dugu Bo said no more and turned to walk out of the hall:"Conduct yourself wisely."Yu Luomian hurriedly rose:"Your Excellency, please stay! At least tell me that gentleman's name...""No need."Dugu Bo didn't look back:"You only need to remember: do not provoke him, and that is all."His figure blurred, turning into a dark green streak of light that soared into the sky, vanishing over the horizon in an instant.Yu Luomian stood before the hall, looking up at the direction Dugu Bo had departed, his expression shifting unsteadily.Only after a long time did he slowly withdraw his gaze.Dugu Bo's words, instead of settling things, made Yu Luomian even more suspicious of the true identity of the genius with the thousand-year second ring and the master of that small courtyard!Just what kind of status did someone have to be so respected, even feared, by Dugu Bo?Moreover, it seemed the six-year-old genius Yu Tianheng spoke of was real!Afterward, he stood there lost in thought for a while before heading back toward Yu Tianheng.He needed to confirm certain things before deciding on his future course of action!He then arrived in the room where he had been with Yu Tianheng earlier and looked at the boy, who hadn't dared to make a sound."You..."He opened his mouth, but eventually took a deep breath:"Follow me."...Inside the secret room of Yu Luomian's quarters.Yu Luomian sat on a grand armchair, his fingers rhythmically tapping the armrest.Yu Tianheng stood below with his hands at his sides, not daring to breathe loudly."Tell me everything you saw today, from beginning to end, once more."Yu Luomian's voice was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable authority:"Do not miss a single detail."Yu Tianheng nodded hurriedly and recounted the day's events in their entirety.From following Dugu Yan to breaking into the courtyard and meeting the Mr. Fu that Dugu Yan had mentioned.Then to the six-year-old child Tang San making his move, revealing a thousand-year second ring and Rank 24 spirit power.Finally, the two bizarre Spirit Abilitys—Myriad Armor Prison Dragon Bind and Blue Silver Myriad Bamboo Kill.And the process of his own crushing defeat.Yu Luomian listened quietly, his face growing more and more solemn.When he heard of the "Blue Silver Myriad Bamboo Kill" where bamboo spikes covered the field like a rainstorm, a flash of astonishment crossed his eyes.When he heard that the "Myriad Armor Prison Dragon Bind" could actually absorb lightning energy, his pupils constricted even further."Are you sure..."Yu Luomian spoke slowly:"That child's Spirit is really Blue Silver Grass?"Yu Tianheng nodded heavily:"Absolutely! It looked just like the most ordinary Blue Silver Grass, only its color was deeper than usual.""But its toughness and sharpness far exceed ordinary Blue Silver Grass!"Yu Luomian was silent for a long time.He stood up and paced within the secret room.Six years old, Rank 24, a thousand-year second ring.A Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, yet possessing such terrifying combat power.Able to make Dugu Bo personally deliver a warning, with a tone even carrying a hint of wariness.