Douluo Continent V: Suppressing Tang San with the Might of the Super Beast God

"Excuse me, wait a minute..."

Qiu Hougong hadn't taken two steps when he was stopped by a man of medium build wearing a teacher's uniform. "This is the exclusive training ground for the Royal Fighting Team's first squad. Your training ground is over there."

"I'm not a student here, I'm here to find someone."

Looking at the man in front of him, Qiu Hougong said with a smile.

Qiu Hougong knew that this man was Qin Ming, a graduate of Shrek Academy and the second youngest Soul Emperor in the Douluo Continent.

Even so, Qiu Hougong did not have the idea of ​​immediately eliminating him. After all, he had been away from Shrek Academy for many years, and his personality could not be understood entirely according to Qiu Hougong's previous memories. Therefore, before confirming that Qin Ming harbored hostility towards him or his family, Qiu Hougong would only ask someone to secretly monitor him and would never take direct action.

"Aren't you a student?"

Upon hearing Qiu Hougong's words, Qin Ming, who had just been wondering why he had never seen him before, immediately assumed a fighting stance. "Then who are you? Who are you looking for at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

"Look, they're here."

Qiu Hougong raised his hand and pointed behind Qin Ming, his handsome face still bearing a faint smile.

Qin Ming stared intently at Qiu Hougong without turning around. Just then, Yu Tianheng's voice came from behind him, "Teacher Qin, what happened? Who is he?"

"Everyone step back. Yu Feng, go and call the other teachers."

Qin Ming waved his arm and said, although he did not sense any threatening aura from Qiu Hougong, he knew that this person's strength was at least similar to his own from the fact that Qin Ming could not tell what level Qiu Hougong was.

"Teacher Qin Ming, don't be nervous. I mean no harm..."

Seeing that Yu Feng was about to leave after receiving Qin Ming's instructions, Qiu Hougong took a step forward and blocked Yu Feng's way, while throwing his token in Qin Ming's direction. "Don't go, friend. There's no need to trouble the other teachers to come over."

"Retreat with the wind! First Soul Skill: Thunder Dragon Claw! Fourth Soul Skill: Dragon Claw Horizontal Slash!"

Upon seeing Qiu Hougong's astonishing speed, Yu Tianheng's expression turned somewhat serious. He immediately shouted and then unleashed two soul skills to attack Qiu Hougong, but Qiu Hougong easily dodged them both.

"Such speed! Take another one of my moves..."

Seeing Qiu Hougong dodge, Yu Tianheng was about to make another move when Qin Ming stopped him, "Tianheng, stop!"

"Teacher Qin..."

Yu Tianheng turned around and saw Qin Ming quickly come between him and Qiu Hougong. He then respectfully bowed to Qiu Hougong and said, "I am Qin Ming, a senior teacher at Tiandou Royal Academy. I was unaware of your presence and have offended you. I hope you will forgive me."

"It's alright. It's my fault for not explaining it clearly at the first moment. Teacher Qin Ming, there's no need for that."

Qiu Hougong smiled and waved his hand, then remotely pulled the token from Qin Ming's hand.

"So powerful! This person's cultivation level must be above level eighty-three, but why does he look so young? Is he truly skilled in preserving his youth? Or is it..."

Seeing Qiu Hougong's move, Qin Mingxin was surprised and somewhat puzzled. He then spoke to Dugu Yan and the others who had surrounded him, saying, "Tianheng, Yanzi. This is Qiu Hougong, the guardian elder of my Tiandou Empire, Lord Qiu."

"Greetings, Your Excellency!" x7

Upon hearing Qin Ming's words, Dugu Yan and the other six bowed and said in unison, expressing their surprise that the legendary Guardian Elder was not only powerful but also so young and handsome.

"Please, everyone, no need for formalities."

Qiu Hougong said with a smile.

"Sir, I heard you say you were looking for someone. Did you find someone?"

Qin Ming asked respectfully.

"I'm looking for these four people..."

Qiu Hougong pointed to Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the two Shi brothers and said, "Do the four of you have time to chat with me over there?"

"..." x4

The four, not understanding what Qiu Hougong meant, glanced at Qin Ming. Seeing that he didn't object, they said in unison, "We're willing!"

"Alright, then please have these two brothers come with me."

Qiu Hougong smiled and waved to the Shi brothers, then turned and walked into the woods.

Seeing Qiu Hougong leave, Shi Mo and Shi Mo exchanged a glance, and then walked in the direction Qiu Hougong had gone.

Ten minutes later, Qiu Hougong followed the Shi brothers, whose expressions were somewhat complicated, back into the sight of Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the others.

"Remember, come find me after graduation."

Qiu Hougong said to the Shi brothers with a smile.

He had successfully persuaded Shi Mo and Shi Mo, and what surprised Qiu Hougong was that Shi Mo and Shi Mo had a family of moderate size behind them. Although they had not yet reached an agreement, it would not take long.

"Yes, my lord."

The Shi brothers said this, and then respectfully stepped aside.

"Hmm? Why do I feel like Graphite and the others are acting a bit strange? Their attitude towards him seems a bit..."

Seeing the expressions on Shi Mo's and Dugu Yan's faces, she felt something was amiss and frowned slightly. However, before she could figure out what was wrong, Qiu Hougong's voice reached her ears, "Miss Dugu Yan, what are you thinking about?"

"No... I wasn't thinking anything, sir."

Coming to her senses, Dugu Yan blushed slightly and said respectfully. Although Dugu Bo's backing made her usually arrogant and somewhat willful, she wouldn't provoke the royal family unless absolutely necessary. Besides, the other party was so handsome and polite, Dugu Yan felt embarrassed to act in her usual manner.

"In that case, please come with me, Miss Dugu Yan."

Qiu Hougong said with a smile, then turned and walked back towards the woods.

"Lingling, wait for me a moment, I'll be right back."

Dugu Yan said something to Ye Lingling, then followed after her with her long legs clad in black stockings.

Once they reached the forest, Dugu Yan turned to Qiu Hougong, who was looking at her, and asked, "My lord, is there something important that you summoned me here?"

“Miss Dugu Yan, what I’m about to say is related to you, and even more so to your grandfather, Mr. Du Douluo.”

Qiu Hougong said with a smile.

"Is it related to my grandfather?"

Dugu Yan pondered for a few seconds, then said to Qiu Hougong, "Does Your Excellency perhaps wish to ask my grandfather for help?"

"No, I'm not asking Mr. Dugu Bo for help, but rather to do him a favor..."

After Qiu Hougong finished speaking, he asked in return, "Miss Dugu Yan, may I ask you a question?"

"Please speak, sir."

Dugu Yan suppressed her doubts and asked.

"In the middle of each month, does the young lady experience dull pains at night, and does her martial spirit feel somewhat out of control?"

"you……"

Upon hearing Qiu Hougong's words, Dugu Yan's expression changed, and she was about to speak when he stopped her with his next sentence: "I did not monitor or investigate you. Everything I just said was based on my observations during our previous meeting and my previous knowledge about Mr. Dugu Bo."

"What do you want to do?"

Dugu Yan frowned and said.

"Don't be nervous, I've already said I'm here to help you..."

Qiu Hougong, still smiling, said, "Your problem is caused by the backlash of your martial spirit, and compared to you, Mr. Dugu Bo's symptoms are much more severe. If he doesn't receive timely treatment, Mr. Dugu Bo might... So you understand what I mean, right?"

Why should I believe what you say?

Dugu Yan asked, outwardly disbelieving Qiu Hougong, but inwardly she already believed him to a great extent.

"Whether you believe me or not is your choice, and I won't interfere. Please think it over carefully."

After saying that, Qiu Hougong walked to a big tree and sat down with his eyes closed.

"Could what he said be true? Could it be that Grandpa..."

Seeing that Qiu Hougong had not actually coerced her in any way, Dugu Yan, who had developed a slight liking for Qiu Hougong, began to think carefully.

A few minutes later, Dugu Yan, having made her decision, raised her head and looked at Qiu Hougong, who was still sitting under the big tree with his eyes closed, and said, "My lord, I believe what you say, so please come with me to my home for a chat."

"Alright, since Miss Dugu Yan agrees, let's set off after her class today..."

Opening his eyes, Qiu Hougong slowly stood up, then smiled at Dugu Yan and said, "It's time to go out."

"Yes, sir, please."

Dugu Yan extended her fair hand and said.

"Please, Miss."

Qiu Hougong also extended his hand, and then the two walked outside one after the other.

After leaving the forest, Dugu Yan pretended to be nonchalant and returned to Ye Lingling's side. Then Qiu Hougong said to Ye Lingling, "Miss Ye Lingling, please."

"Ah."

After glancing at Dugu Yan beside her and seeing that she didn't say anything, Ye Lingling nodded to Qiu Hougong and then followed Qiu Hougong's steps toward the forest.

Upon arriving in the forest, Qiu Hougong looked at Ye Lingling, who was standing silently beside him, and said, "Miss Ye Lingling, your martial soul is the Nine-Hearted Begonia, isn't it?"

"Yes."

Ye Lingling replied.

"I also know a little about the Nine-Heart Begonia's abilities and its vulnerabilities..."

Qiu Hougong looked at Ye Lingling's delicate face hidden under the veil and slowly said, "What I want to tell you is that I will help you break the bloodline shackles of the Nine Heart Begonia, so that such tragedies will never happen again."

"!!!"

Upon hearing Qiu Hougong's words, Ye Lingling, who had previously seemed indifferent to worldly affairs and nothing, instantly looked up, her beautiful, jewel-like eyes sparkling with surprise. "Is what you say true, sir?"

"Absolutely no lie..."

Qiu Hougong said with a smile, "If Miss Ye Lingling trusts me, I will come to Tiandou Royal Academy again in a week. At that time, please take me home so that I can have a chat with your elders."

"...Thank you, sir. Please give me some time. I will give you a definite answer in a week."

Ye Lingling bowed and said.

"No problem, it's your freedom to believe or not, Miss. I will absolutely not interfere. Please proceed, Miss."

Qiu Hougong laughed, and then the two walked outside...

In the afternoon, at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

After all the courses were finished, Dugu Yan led Qiu Hougong out of the academy and headed towards the outer perimeter of Tiandou City.

Ten minutes later, the two arrived at a mansion.

"Sir, this is my home..."

Dugu Yan pointed to the plaque with the words "Dugu" on it and said to Qiu Hougong, "Grandpa should still be at home. Please come with me, sir."

"Okay, please, Miss."

Qiu Hougong nodded, and then the two of them walked together toward the gate.

Upon entering the living room, Qiu Hougong saw an elderly man in a dark green robe with a white beard sitting in a grand chair, drinking tea.

"Is this Dugu Bo? I thought he would look like that. What a pity."

As Qiu Hougong was thinking, an information panel about Dugu Bo appeared in front of him.

Name: Dugu Bo

Appearance rating: S

Height: 189 cm

Mental state: Good (due to the effects of toxins)

Physical condition: Good (due to toxins)

Current age: 78 years old

Martial Soul: Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor

Current level: Level 92 Title Douluo

Target Soul Ring Configuration: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black

Soul Master Type: Control

Number of Soul Bones already fused: One

Specific Soul Bone Data: Head Soul Bone - Medusa Soul Bone (taken from the 50,000 Soul Beast Medusa)

Number of unfused soul bones: zero

Current key person of interest: Dugu Yan (granddaughter)

Host affinity: Zero

Combat strength: 19,888

Current combat strength available: 19,888

Soul Rings and Soul Skills: First Soul Skill: Azure Phosphorus Poison, Second Soul Skill: Azure Phosphorus Yellow Poison, Third Soul Skill: Azure Phosphorus Purple Poison, Fourth Soul Skill: Ten Thousand Snakes' Bite, Fifth Soul Skill: Snake King's Blessing, Sixth Soul Skill: Azure Scale Poison Sea, Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul True Body, Eighth Soul Skill: Time Freeze, Ninth Soul Skill: Snake King's Poison Transformation.

Soul Bone Skill: Medusa Skull (Medusa's Gaze)

Character evaluation: A ruthless poison master who values ​​family ties, but tragically, while he can poison others, he cannot save himself or his family.

"Medusa? I've never seen such a soul beast before, but more than that, I'd like to meet that one..."

After reading Dugu Bo's information, Qiu Hougong's thoughts drifted elsewhere.

While Qiu Hougong was still thinking about someone in another world, Dugu Bo and his grandson Dugu Yan had already started talking.

"Grandpa, you're really here! That's wonderful!"

Suddenly, Dugu Yan pounced on Dugu Bo's side, grabbing his arm and saying...

"Yan Yan..."

Dugu Bo affectionately patted Dugu Yan's little head, then looked at Qiu Hougong, "What wind blew you here today, Elder Qiu?"

“Mr. Dugu Bo, I have come here today to discuss something with you.”

Once he came to his senses, Qiu Hougong spoke.

"Yanyan, go back to your room and rest. Grandpa has something to say to Elder Qiu."

Dugu Bo said to Dugu Yan beside him.

"Okay, Grandpa."

Dugu Yan agreed, and after glancing at Qiu Hougong, she turned and walked out of the living room.

"Elder Qiu, is there something you need my help with regarding the Empire today?"

Dugu Bo looked at Qiu Hougong and said.

"No, it's that I want to do you a favor, sir."

Qiu Hougong replied with a smile.

Although this is Qiu Hougong's first meeting with Dugu Bo, his story has already spread within the empire's upper echelons, so it's normal for Dugu Bo to know and recognize his appearance.