Douluo Continent: The Ten Kings of Hell, I am the Emperor of the Underworld

Chapter 17 Qian Renxue is coming after us!

"In the world of Soul Masters, the most important thing is to stay alive. If you lose your life, you lose everything."

Dugu Bo's teaching style is different from that of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.

Those two were teaching Ning Qiuyang how to improve her strength, while Dugu Bo was teaching Ning Qiuyang how to escape.

"Don't underestimate the art of escaping; it's a complex skill."

Do you know how to spot a trap?

Do you know how to tell who is hostile to you and who is friendly?

Do you know how to choose the best escape route when facing encirclement and pursuit?

Dugu Bo asked a series of questions, and without waiting for Ning Qiuyang's reply, he continued:

"You don't understand any of this. There's still a lot to learn. The reason I was able to escape from the Spirit Hall's pursuit was because of my skills in this area."

Ning Qiuyang felt that what Dugu Bo said was true; the old poisoner's escape skills were indeed impressive.

Dugu Bo was the last person to teach Ning Qiuyang, and he shared his experience accumulated over many years of hard work. Although Ning Qiuyang might not be able to use it, he at least broadened his horizons.

"Little brother Qiuyang, why don't I come with you?" Dugu Yan said reluctantly from the side.

A year has passed, and perhaps due to the increase in soul power, Ning Qiuyang has grown taller and looks about the same age as a ten-year-old child.

Dugu Yan's reluctance to part with Ning Qiuyang was heartfelt.

Although her grandfather initially made her get close to Ning Qiuyang, who was several years younger than her, she felt rather awkward and resistant.

But after spending time together, she felt that Ning Qiuyang had a maturity beyond his years, even more mature than her.

Every move he made exuded a composure and dignity that shouldn't belong to someone his age, causing Dugu Yan to subconsciously overlook Ning Qiuyang's age many times.

Dugu Bo had a toothache.

He did indeed hope that Dugu Yan and Ning Qiuyang would get closer, but now that Dugu Yan was about to side with the bad boy, Dugu Bo felt extremely uncomfortable.

At this moment, he finally understood why Chen Xin and Gu Rong sometimes disliked Ning Qiuyang; he was indeed somewhat hateful.

Ning Qiuyang smiled at Dugu Yan.

"It's not like I'm not coming back. While I'm completing my divine test, I'll come back to visit everyone often."

Dugu Yan's eyes glistened with tears as she softly asked, "Does that include me too?"

"of course."

After spending a year together, Ning Qiuyang also felt that this older sister actually had a pretty good personality, spoke nicely, and was very good at handling things.

"Ok, I will wait for you."

"Uh...cough cough cough."

Dugu Bo coughed violently, as if he had suddenly fallen ill.

"Well, Sect Leader Ning and the others are waiting. You should go quickly."

What his granddaughter said to Ning Qiuyang gave Dugu Bo goosebumps. Was this still his granddaughter who would lose her temper at the drop of a hat? Had she become a completely different person?
Ning Qiuyang smiled nonchalantly.

"Elder Dugu, Sister Yan, then we shall take our leave."

"Go, go," Dugu Bo waved his hand repeatedly.

Dugu Yan's gaze followed Ning Qiuyang's figure until he could no longer see it.

When they arrived at the sect leader's residence, Ning Fengzhi and the others were already there.

"Uncle Ning, Grandpa Jian, Grandpa Gu, I've come to say goodbye."

"What about me? What about me?" Even though Ning Qiuyang hadn't left yet, Ning Rongrong's eyes were already reddening.

Ning Qiuyang rubbed her head as usual.

"Qiuyang, be careful in everything after leaving the sect. If you encounter trouble that you can't handle, you can mention the name of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. It's usually quite useful," Ning Fengzhi instructed.

Sword Douluo said, "After a year of practicing swordsmanship, let me test your swordsmanship one last time."

Sword Douluo prefers action to words, and without summoning his martial soul, he thrust a soul-guided sword at Ning Qiuyang.

Ning Qiuyang remained calm and unhurried, drawing his sword Po Jun to block the attack.

Sword Douluo certainly didn't use his full strength, but he still controlled his soul power to a level one realm higher than Ning Qiuyang's.

The two exchanged blows using basic sword techniques, gradually moving from the sect leader's mansion to the plaza. Their sword techniques also evolved from basic moves to the Seven Kill Sword Technique.

"Go, Qiuyang!"

Ning Rongrong wholeheartedly cheered for Ning Qiuyang. Sword Douluo's brow twitched, and he increased the force in his hand by three points.

Ning Qiuyang thought to himself, Ning Rongrong is ostensibly cheering him on, but she's actually giving Sword Douluo a buff.

"Seven Kill Sword, Piercing Through the Sky to Kill".

Ning Qiuyang swung his Broken Army Sword, and the Seven Kill Sword Qi descended like a storm, slashing towards Sword Douluo.

"Good lad, you've mastered the Void-Breaking Kill technique to perfection."

Sword Douluo spun his sword and countered with the same Void-Piercing Strike.

When the two sword energies met, it was like two dragons locked in a fierce battle, and for a time it was difficult to determine which was superior.

Some scattered sword energy was also blocked by the two of them with their swords.

After the exchange, the two stood facing each other.

Sword Douluo laughed and said with satisfaction, "There's no need to compete anymore, Qiuyang, you can graduate now."

Ning Qiuyang sheathed his sword.

"Thank you, Grandpa Jian, for teaching me swordsmanship."

Bone Douluo regretted not having taken the time to develop his own soul skill. Over the past year, he had been teaching Ning Qiuyang practical combat skills, enabling Ning Qiuyang to integrate all the soul skills and abilities he had mastered.

Although it's also important, it doesn't feel as intuitive as Sword Douluo directly teaching a sword technique.

"Qiuyang, here's a bracelet for you. It contains some soul coins and various daily necessities. Don't be stingy when you're out and about."

Ning Qiuyang took the bracelet from Ning Fengzhi. Like Tang San's Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon, it was a spatial soul tool.

Ning Qiuyang glanced at it and noticed that, aside from anything else, the gold soul coins were stored in boxes.

Is this what you call a little Soul Coin?
"Thank you Uncle Ning."

Just as Ning Qiuyang was about to leave the starting village, he discovered that he was already a millionaire.

"Everyone, farewell."

Ning Qiuyang waved his hand casually, turned and left without taking a single cloud with him.

"No~"

Ning Rongrong finally couldn't hold back anymore. Tears welled up in her eyes for a long time before finally streaming down her face.

"Rongrong, don't cry. That naughty boy isn't gone forever."

"Wow~"

……

"What? Are you telling the truth?"

In Tiandou City, Qian Renxue was very surprised when she heard the news that Ning Qiuyang had left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School alone.

“Young Master, it is absolutely true. Ning Qiuyang left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School alone.”

Although I don't know why Ning Qiuyang left, this is indeed a good opportunity.

The subordinate asked, "Young Master, should I go and..."

He made a motion of wiping his neck.

Qian Renxue did not tell him why she knew Ning Qiuyang's information, so her subordinates thought that Qian Renxue regarded Ning Qiuyang as a threat to the Spirit Hall and was preparing to eliminate him.

"No need." Qian Renxue's voice turned cold.

"I'll go myself."

"But, young master, who will play Xue Qinghe's role now that you're gone?"

The subordinates couldn't understand why Qian Renxue would be willing to give up so many years of missions for someone as insignificant as Ning Qiuyang.

"Just say that my soul power has broken through and I need to go into seclusion."

"Yes."

He dared not disobey Qian Renxue's decision.

Qian Renxue's eyes shone brightly as she looked out the window.

"Ning Qiuyang, I want to see what's so special about your martial soul, and why it can affect my Angel martial soul."

(End of this chapter)