Chapter 22: The Oath of the Martial Soul.
Ye Xuanming took the treasure pouch and was shocked to feel its heavy weight.
One million gold soul coins is no small sum.
This amount of money is more than enough to buy Wannian Whale Glue.
"besides."
Dugu Bo's expression turned solemn. "I swear by my martial spirit to become your protector, but you must promise me that in the future, you will help me protect Yanzi."
The Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul instantly appeared behind Dugu Bo, its powerful pressure making the surrounding air heavy.
This is a Martial Soul Oath; if violated, the Martial Soul will suffer severe damage.
Ye Xuanming was deeply moved by Dugu Bo's sincerity.
The fact that a titled Douluo is willing to become a protector is a debt of gratitude as heavy as a mountain.
"I, Ye Xuanming, swear by my martial spirit that I will never break my promise today."
Ye Xuanming also solemnly released his martial soul, the blue-gold and purple-gold Blue Silver Grass shining brightly.
Their martial spirits converged in mid-air, establishing a strange connection between them.
"Excellent!" Dugu Bo laughed heartily, "I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"
After completing their martial spirit oath, the two began to walk back.
On the way, Dugu Bo suddenly spoke:
"By the way, kid, what's with your Reincarnation Overlord Spear?"
"It's simply fusing two first-level soul skills," Ye Xuanming explained simply.
"Mastering fusion soul skills isn't easy," Dugu Bo exclaimed. "Even among titled Douluo, not many can master fusion soul skills. You, kid, are truly a prodigy."
The two chatted as they walked toward Tiandou City.
Not far along, Ye Xuanming saw three figures waiting at the intersection.
Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Ye Xingyue were standing there, clearly waiting for them to return.
Seeing Ye Xuanming walk over unharmed, Dugu Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
Dugu Yan quickly stepped forward, a slight blush rising on her fair cheeks, and said shyly:
"Xuanming, my... my grandfather didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"
"No, Senior Dugu has been very kind to me." Ye Xuanming said with a slight smile.
This time we really made a profit, not only with Dugu Bo, the protector, but also with the beauty Dugu Yan, and more importantly, with the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
But now is not the time to make contact. We need a trigger, a trigger where the Dugu Yan poison takes effect, so that we can bring up this issue.
Otherwise, Dugu Bo would have thought that this was what he came for.
Dugu Bo curled his lip behind him: "What do you mean by 'making things difficult'? Do you think I'm that kind of person?"
"Grandpa, you're usually so fierce, of course people will worry." Dugu Yan rolled her eyes at him.
Ye Xingyue chuckled from the side, "It seems the talks went well?"
"Of course it's good." Dugu Bo raised his chin proudly. "My investment acumen is still quite accurate."
"Investment?" Ye Lingling asked doubtfully.
Dugu Bo briefly recounted what had just happened, omitting the part about the Martial Soul Oath.
Upon hearing that Dugu Bo had given Ye Xuanming one million gold soul coins, Dugu Yan's eyes widened in surprise:
"Grandpa, you're being too generous!"
"This is called investment!" Dugu Bo corrected. "This kid's talent is worth the price."
Ye Xingyue nodded:
"Indeed, Xuanming's talent is one in a thousand years, and this investment is well worth it."
Ye Lingling whispered from the side, "Xuanming, congratulations."
"Thank you all." Ye Xuanming bowed respectfully.
Dugu Yan suddenly leaned close to Ye Xuanming and whispered:
"Grandpa really didn't force you to agree to anything strange?"
"What strange thing?" Ye Xuanming feigned ignorance.
"It's just...it's just..." Dugu Yan's face grew redder and redder, and she stammered, unable to speak.
Ye Xingyue chuckled mischievously from the side: "Yanzi is worried that her grandfather will force you to marry her."
"Mother!" Ye Lingling blushed.
"Aunt Ye!" Dugu Yan wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.
Dugu Bo laughed heartily: "I didn't force him. Matters of the heart should be left to nature."
Looking at the blushing Dugu Yan, Ye Xuanming felt a warmth in his heart: "Yanzi, your grandfather really didn't force me. However..."
"But what?" Dugu Yan asked nervously.
"But he did praise you very much," Ye Xuanming said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan's blush deepened.
The group chatted and laughed, and soon returned to Tiandou City.
"It's getting late, let's head back," Ye Xingyue suggested.
"Okay." Dugu Bo nodded, then turned to Ye Xuanming.
"Young man, starting tomorrow you will officially become a student of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Cultivate diligently and do not disappoint my expectations."
"I will definitely not let you down, senior," Ye Xuanming assured him.
Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction, then pulled Dugu Yan to leave.
"etc."
Dugu Yan suddenly broke free from her grandfather's hand, ran to Ye Xuanming, and took out a small jade pendant from her bosom, handing it to him.
"Here, take this."
Ye Xuanming took the jade pendant and discovered that it was engraved with a lifelike little snake.
"This is my personal jade pendant. Wearing it, my grandfather can sense your location," Dugu Yan explained softly. "In case of danger, my grandfather can arrive in time."
Ye Xuanming hung the jade pendant around his neck: "Thank you, Yanzi."
"You're welcome." Dugu Yan lowered her head shyly. "You saved me, it's only right."
Dugu Bo urged from behind, "Yanyan, it's time to go."
"Understood!" Dugu Yan replied, then waved to Ye Xuanming, "See you at the academy tomorrow."
Watching the grandmother and granddaughter leave, Ye Xingyue sighed, "That girl Yanzi, her thoughts are written all over her face."
Ye Lingling nodded in agreement: "It is indeed very obvious."
Ye Xuanming touched the jade pendant around his neck, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.
"Alright, we should head back now," Ye Xingyue said. "Xuanming has to register at the academy tomorrow."
The three walked towards the Ye family's residence, with Ye Xuanming pondering his next plan.
With Dugu Bo's investment and protection, his situation in the Heaven Dou Empire would be much safer.
But before that, there is something more important to do.
Ye Xuanming called out in his heart, "A-Yin, can you feel it?"
"What?" Ah Yin's voice rang out in the sea of consciousness.
"The poison in Dugu Bo's body is more serious than I imagined," Ye Xuanming's voice was somewhat grave.
Ah Yin was silent for a moment:
"Indeed, his vitality is rapidly fading. At this rate, he probably won't last more than a few years."
Ye Xuanming nodded.
However, it didn't take long. When he sensed the environment through the Blue Silver Grass, he discovered that rainy days were approaching.
Just then, Ye Xingyue suddenly spoke up: "Xuanming, what are you thinking about?"
"Nothing, I was just thinking about tomorrow's academy life," Ye Xuanming said, snapping out of his reverie.
"Don't worry, with Yanzi and Lingling taking care of you, there won't be any problems," Ye Xingyue said gently with a smile.
Ye Lingling added softly from the side, "The teachers at the academy are all very nice; you'll like it there."
"Yes, I'm looking forward to it." Ye Xuanming nodded.
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