Douluo: Star-Breaking Sword God

Chapter 28: Registered Disciple, Qian Renxue Gets the News
Ling Qianyao felt lost for a moment and sighed, "Senior, you want others to help you but don't give them any benefits. This is unworthy of your status as a crown prince."

Dugu Bo stood up and snorted coldly, "I act according to my own will. I won't give you this pill bead if I say so."

Ling Qianyao shook his head. "But she has to be compensated. After all, Your Majesty, you don't want your granddaughter to know that her grandfather is such a person, right?"

“Hey~ I have a bad temper.” Dugu Bo raised his hand and pressed it on his shoulder, squinting his eyes, “Boy, I have to say, you are very brave, but I like your character very much.

"Besides, you are very talented, why don't you stay and become my disciple? Having a Titled Douluo as a teacher is something that countless soul masters out there would never dare to dream of."

Ling Qianyao patted Dugu Bo's hand on his shoulder, looked at him, and said seriously:
"Your Majesty, on the Douluo Continent, becoming a disciple is a lifelong commitment. Aside from the teachers in the academy, once you become a disciple, you are forbidden from becoming a disciple under anyone else for the rest of your life.

The word "Master" is as heavy as Mount Tai.

Although I am young, I understand the respect and commitment that should exist between a master and a disciple. I am honored that my senior wants to accept me as his disciple, but I also have my own considerations.

"Oh?" Dugu Bo raised his eyebrows and looked at Ling Qianyao with interest. "Then tell me, what are you considering?"

"My martial spirit is completely different from yours. I'm afraid I can't learn your poison skills."

"Stinky brat." Dugu Bo stroked his beard, "How about this, I'll take you in as my registered disciple. I'll teach you martial spirit theory, cultivation knowledge, and even some poison techniques.

In the future, after we resolve our mutual concerns, you can leave and leave as a token of our friendship."

Ling Qianyao bowed and saluted, "Greetings, teacher."

"Ah."

Dugu Bo nodded with satisfaction, looking Ling Qianyao up and down, and suddenly his eyes lit up, "Ling boy, how old are you this year?"

"Ten years old by a few months."

"Emmm," Dugu Bo frowned and muttered softly, "Eight years difference? It's not a big problem. It's just about Yanyan, emmm."

"Forget it, let's see if there is any chance later." Dugu Bo whispered in his heart.

"Qian Yao, since you have become my disciple, I should give you a welcome gift. However, I don't know much about your martial spirit abilities.

Just tell me what you want."

Ling Qianyao cast his gaze towards the Ruyi Treasure Bag on Dugu Bo's waist, a soul storage device that could store living things.

Dugu Bo followed his gaze, his mouth twitched, and he said unhappily, "Change it."

Ling Qianyao curled his lips and pretended to be regretful, "Then keep it. When I need something, I will ask you for it."

People always like to compromise. If he doesn't give you this treasure, then you can make a second-best request and he will agree.

"Row."

Walking out of the medicine garden, Dugu Bo and Ling Qianyao walked side by side, looking very happy.

Meng Shenji couldn't help but feel strange. Did Dugu Bo take the wrong medicine? He had a strange personality, but he actually smiled at others.

He walked forward quickly and said with a smile, "Your Majesty Dugu, can Qianyao still help?"

Dugu Bo glanced at Meng Shenji and snorted, "When is it your turn to ask about my affairs?"

Meng Shenji smiled awkwardly and waved his hand, saying, "Your Majesty, please don't blame me. I'm just concerned about Qian Yao. After all, he is the future elite of our academy."

"Hmph, you're smart." Dugu Bo snorted, then looked at Ling Qianyao, "Qianyao, since you've already accepted me as your master, if you have any doubts about your cultivation in the future, feel free to come to me.

However, you must also remember that your teacher's affairs should not be disclosed to outsiders at will." Ling Qianyao nodded solemnly, "Teacher, don't worry."

"Huh?" Meng Shenji widened his eyes, "Your Majesty, are you really going to accept him as your disciple?" Meng Shenji had an expression of disbelief, his eyes moving back and forth between Dugu Bo and Ling Qianyao.

Dugu Bo frowned slightly, glanced at Meng Shenji, and said unhappily, "Why? Do I need your consent to accept a disciple? Meng Shenji, aren't you meddling too much?"

Meng Shenji was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "No, I'm just too surprised."

His heart was bleeding. He had originally thought that he would be the one to accept Ling Qianyao as his disciple, but such a talented student was snatched away by Dugu Bo.

Meng Shenji sighed and forced a smile, "Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Dugu Bo saw Meng Shenji's expression and said smugly, "It seems I've taken the initiative against someone. Then you should be the one to announce that I'm taking Qian Yao as my disciple. After all, you're close to the Tiandou royal family.

As for Xue Xing, I really don't want to see him unless it's something important. Remember, I'll be protecting Ling Qianyao from now on in Tiandou City."

"He's a registered disciple." Ling Qianyao corrected.

Dugu Bo waved his hand indifferently, "It's all the same."

When Meng Shenji heard that he was just a nominal disciple, his eyes lit up.
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Prince's Mansion.

"Your Highness, this is the news just received from Tiandou Royal Academy." A guard hurried into the study of the Prince's Mansion and handed a letter to the Prince "Xue Qinghe" who was sitting at the desk in deep thought.

Qian Renxue took the letter, opened it, and her brows gradually furrowed, with a hint of gloom flashing in her eyes.

"Go down."

"Yes."

Qian Renxue knocked on the table. "Ling Qianyao, Star Shattering Sword, Millennium Second Spirit Ring, could it be him?"

She took out a portrait and a list from her soul guide.

On the list, she circled several names with red ink, with the three characters "Ling Qianyao" standing out in particular. The portrait depicted Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing in front of the shop.

“The directions are roughly consistent.”

"We'll know tomorrow. I want to see if your ability to disguise can hold up."

A playful smile played on her lips. Then, she summoned a trusted guard and whispered, "Go to Tiandou Imperial Academy and convey my invitation. Tell them that the Crown Prince's Mansion has specially invited Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing to be their guests tomorrow."

"As you command, Your Highness." After receiving the order, the guard bowed and left the study.

The next day, in front of the Prince's Mansion.

"Please follow me, both of you." The guard in a silver-patterned brocade robe bowed and led the way.

After crossing the garden, Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing arrived at the reception room, and the guards withdrew.

"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."

Qian Renxue was reviewing memorials. Seeing the two of them coming, she stood up and greeted them with a smile.

"I heard that two talented soul masters came to Tiandou Academy. I met them today." Her eyes lingered on Zhu Zhuqing for a moment, then quickly swept over Ling Qianyao. "They are much more handsome than their portraits. Sit down, both of you."

She clapped her hands, and then several maids came in one after another, carrying exquisite snacks and fragrant tea in their hands. They gently placed them on the table and then retreated.

(End of this chapter)