Douluo Continent: Ning Rongrong? Even a dog wouldn't chase her.

"Hu Liena?"

Why did you suddenly bring her up?

Gu Yi was puzzled.

He couldn't understand when Dugu Bo had become so concerned about him.

"You may not know this, but she is Bibi Dong's only disciple. If nothing unexpected happens, she should be the Holy Maiden of this generation."

“If you can’t make any significant contributions in a short period of time, it will be very difficult for you to gain Bibi Dong’s attention.

"But if you can find a way to get rid of it and replace it, then your future will be bright."

"If you really have this idea, I'll help you in six months."

Dugu Bo explained patiently, while also keeping an eye on Gu Yi's changing expression.

"What...exactly do you want to do?"

"We probably don't have any connection, do we?"

"Even if there is, you don't need to help me to this extent, do you?"

"What's your purpose?"

Gu Yi frowned and stared at Dugu Bo.

He could no longer understand the old man in front of him.

"Don't overthink it. It's just about leaving a way out for yourself and Yanzi."

"In the near future, this entire continent may undergo tremendous changes, and may even... be unified."

"Now, choosing sides is very important."

"Although you are an oddball, I have high hopes for you, so I choose to stand by your side."

Dugu Bo looked up at the star-studded night sky, feeling a mix of emotions.

He knew the secrets of the Heavenly Battle Royal Family and had a rough idea of ​​who was behind it all.

However, he was bound by his current identity (guest elder of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy) and the favors he owed in the past, making it difficult for him to take sides.

But he can't just stand there and wait for that day to come before making a decision and preparing, can he?

If he were alone, he probably wouldn't think so much, but he still has Yanzi...

Gu Yi stood aside, seriously pondering what Dugu Bo had just said. In a daze, he seemed to understand what the other party meant again.

"Are you referring to Xue Qinghe, and also the matter of Emperor Xue Ye?"

Gu Yi asked tentatively.

"Ok!"

"You...how did you know?"

"Did Gu Rong tell you that? Or did Ning Fengzhi?"

Gu Yi's words startled Dugu Bo. He snapped back to his senses and his eyes widened in shock.

He truly couldn't believe that Gu Yi would even know something like this.

That shouldn't be possible! How could a twelve or thirteen-year-old child like Gu Yi know such a secret?

That's strange! It's really strange!

'really. ’

Upon seeing Dugu Bo's current expression, Gu Yi knew that his guess was correct.

Indeed, his concerns were valid.

Because of his own actions, Dugu Bo and Tang San might not be able to become friends. Without Tang San, Qian Renxue would not have been exposed, and the plan to switch the prince with a cat would not have failed.

With no one to remove the toxins from Emperor Xueye's body, the Heavenly Dou Empire could very well fall into the hands of Qian Renxue.

If that's the case, then guys like Dugu Bo who 'defect' to the Heavenly Dou royal family will be in danger.

Thinking about it this way, everything makes sense.

Dugu Bo has a grudge against Chrysanthemum Pass, but the Heaven Dou royal family has been kind to him. Therefore, he cannot directly join the Spirit Hall, otherwise, wouldn't he become a treacherous person?

But he could pledge allegiance to me, help me seize power, and then I could protect him; in that case, he would be safe.

After thinking everything through, Gu Yi smiled.

"Okay, I understand what you mean. I'll come to you if I need anything."

Although the method Dugu Bo just mentioned is feasible, it still has many flaws. Therefore, Gu Yi can only treat it as a last resort.

He still has a year to compete with Hu Liena, and in that time, he has plenty of ways to win her over.

Moreover, he had other ways to attract Bibi Dong's attention, but he just needed the right opportunity.

"you understood?"

Dugu Bo looked at Gu Yi with some suspicion, feeling that something was amiss.

Where did he get to? You understand already?

"Alright, that's settled then. I'm in a hurry to get back and hug my wife. I really understand what you're thinking."

After saying that, Gu Yi summoned his bone wings again, soared into the sky, and disappeared from Dugu Bo's sight in the blink of an eye.

'This kid, he's so impulsive! Ugh! Why do I suddenly have this feeling that I made the wrong choice?'

'Never mind, I hope he really understands.'

Dugu Bo gazed into the direction Gu Yi had left, silently praying in his heart.

Chapter 74: Hunting Soul Beasts

Pope's Palace.

“Your Holiness, I have already verified with the Heaven Dou Empire that Gu Yi is indeed the grandson of Bone Douluo.”

"Furthermore, for some unknown reason, the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is now searching for him on a large scale."

"With this information, it can be basically confirmed that Gu Yi did not lie."

In the council hall of the Papal Palace, Ghost was bowing to Bibi Dong, who sat on the main seat, reporting the information he had gathered that day.

Gu Yi's identity is not ordinary; there are too many things involved behind it. If they don't investigate it thoroughly, the Spirit Hall will not dare to use him lightly.

After all, they are the Spirit Hall, while Gu Yi's sect has always stood on the side of the Heaven Dou royal family.

Although they appear friendly on the surface, they don't actually get along.

"Then let's arrange it according to Nana's idea. You stay at the academy these days and keep an eye on his actions."

"It would be best to confirm his true motives. If he could truly be used by our Spirit Hall, that would be even better."

"As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, I will arrange for Yue Guan to investigate again."

Bibi Dong, with an indifferent expression, gave the order to the ghost.

"Yes," the ghost replied respectfully.

……

The next morning, Gu Yi and Hu Liena arrived at the academy gate early in the morning, as instructed by Hu Liena.

But at this moment, eight figures were already standing at the entrance. Ghost stood at the head of the group, followed by the Golden Generation. As for the remaining four, Gu Yi did not recognize them.

"Hmph! Arriving so late, you really have a big ego!"

"Exactly, they're just two kids, why are they so arrogant?"

"Do they think they have high soul power?"

"..."

Gu Yi was about to greet everyone, but before he could even open his mouth, a mocking voice rang in his ears.

The person who spoke was one of the four people Gu Yi didn't recognize. For some reason, they seemed to harbor a lot of malice towards Gu Yi and his companion.

"That's enough! Shut up."

"It's only eight o'clock now, they're not late."

Ghost glared at the four people and scolded them.

Then, he looked at Gu Yi and the other two and reminded them, "Join the team. Your lesson today is very simple: help Nana hunt for suitable soul beasts."

"During this period, I will not intervene unless there is a life-threatening situation. You will have to solve all the difficulties yourselves."

“You can treat this course as an assessment, and I will be here to grade you.”

"Finally, only the players with the highest scores will remain in the team."

"Okay, let's go."

After saying that, the ghost transformed into wisps of black mist and disappeared from everyone's sight.

"So that's how it is." Gu Yi sneered.

He now understood why those guys had been so rude to them earlier; they were afraid he would take their spots.

They should be the remaining members of the Spirit Hall team from the original work: Zhang Ping, the Golden-Waisted Flying Swallow; Li Kai, the Black-Horned Wild Boar; Sun Chuantao, the Ringed Giant Blade; and Xu Yu, the Golden Scepter.

Their soul power was at the Soul Sect level, not much different from Gu Yi's. Originally, it was arranged for them to follow the Golden Generation to participate in the competition, but Gu Yi's appearance disrupted everything.

It made him

Everyone was on edge, fearing they would be kicked out of the team.

In their eyes, as long as they could follow the Golden Generation, this competition was equivalent to winning honors directly.

After all, which academy has three Soul King-level Soul Master students participating in the competition?

"Alright, let's go. There's a Soul Beast Forest outside Wuhun City. Although the oldest Soul Beasts there are only ten thousand years old, the number of thousand-year-old Soul Beasts is extremely large, so we still need to be careful."

After the ghost left, Hu Liena took over as the team's leader and began giving orders to everyone.

After giving her instructions, she led everyone towards the east of the city. The Soul Beast Forest she mentioned was the one located ten miles east of the city.