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

After completely wiping out all the bandits in Anzhen Village, Qiu Hougong and his group first sent the various valuables and supplies in the village to nearby villages in batches. Then, they began a large-scale purge centered on Xuanshui City, covering an area of ​​thirty miles.

After a night of clearing out all the major bandit forces in the area and collecting their internal reserves, Qiu Hougong and his group once again came to the villages. After finishing everything and having lunch, they set off for Xuanshui City under the midday sun.

Upon entering Xuanshui City, Shui Ling and the other girls, having already learned on the way that Qiu Hou Gong had come to see their dean, led Qiu Hou Gong to the dean's office.

"Dean, this is Elder Qiu Hougong, the Protector of the Heavenly Dou Empire..."

Approaching a beautiful woman in a blue cheongsam, Shui Ling respectfully explained Qiu Hou Gong's identity and the final outcome of the operation.

After listening to Shui Ling's story, the beautiful woman stood up, then walked up to Qiu Hougong and bowed, saying, "Shui Yun, the current dean of Tianshui Academy and head of the Shui family, greets you, sir. Thank you for your help."

"Kill the thieves when you encounter them, and eliminate the bandits when you encounter them. This is my duty. Dean Shui, you don't need to be so polite."

Qiu Hougong said with a smile, and at the same time, a panel filled with Shui Yun's personal information appeared in front of him.

Name: Shuiyun

Appearance rating: SS

Height 176 cm

Measurements: Details not available

Mental state: Excellent

Physical condition: Excellent

Current age: 49 years old

Martial Soul: Water Control Staff

Current level: Level 83 Contra

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

Soul Master Type: Control

Number of fused soul bones: zero

Number of unfused soul bones: zero

Current key contacts: Shui Chengwu (eldest brother), Shui Jingyi (third sister), Li Bingyue (sister-in-law), Shui Bing'er (eldest niece), Shui Yue'er (second niece)

Host affinity: Zero

Combat strength: 7,111

Current available combat strength: 7,111

Soul Rings and Soul Skills: First Soul Skill - Water Transformation, Second Soul Skill - Wave Shifting, Third Soul Skill - Wave Creation, Fourth Soul Skill - Four Water Spirit Shield, Fifth Soul Skill - Hundred Water Spear, Sixth Soul Skill - Water Mirror World, Seventh Soul Skill - Martial Soul True Body, Eighth Soul Skill - Frenzied Wave Killing.

Character evaluation: The first female dean of Tianshui Academy, and also the most talented member of the previous generation of the Shui family.

"With her talent, she will probably reach the Title Douluo level in less than twenty years."

After reading the message, Qiu Hougong thought to himself, and at that moment, Shuiyun's voice reached his ears, "No matter what, Shuiyun wants to thank you."

"Dean Shui really didn't need to do this..."

Qiu Hougong smiled and waved his hand, then said, "I have come here today to discuss an important matter with Dean Shui. I wonder if Dean Shui has the time now?"

"This is natural..."

Shuiyun waved for Shuiling and the others to leave, then smiled and led Qiu Hougong to a seat, pouring him a cup of tea. "My lord, please."

"Um……"

Qiu Hougong picked up the three-piece bowl, took a small sip, then nodded and said, "Smooth on the palate, and goes down smoothly. What kind of tea is this?"

"This is from a village called Nine Leaves Village, which is under the jurisdiction of Xuanshui City. If you like it, I'll prepare some more for you later..."

Shuiyun smiled and poured Qiu Hougong another cup after speaking. Then she sat down on the chair next to him and asked, "May I ask what important matter brings you here today, sir?"

"Before answering Dean Shui's question, I have a question I'd like to ask you..."

Qiu Hougong put down the three-piece bowl, then turned his head to look at Shui Yun's delicate face and smiled, "Dean Shui, what do you think of the current situation on the mainland?"

"The situation on the mainland? Why do you ask about that, sir?"

Shuiyun asked with some doubt.

"Nothing much, I just want to know Dean Shui's opinion."

Qiu Hougong said.

"Hmm... Since Your Excellency wants Shuiyun to speak, then Shuiyun will speak..."

Shui Yun paused for two seconds before speaking, "The situation on the mainland may seem calm on the surface, but there are actually turbulent undercurrents beneath."

"Oh? How do you say this?"

Qiu Hougong asked.

"Since Emperor Qinghe took the throne and began his conquests of the various kingdoms and duchies within the empire, the Star Luo Empire, which had been blocked by the Spirit Hall, has also been making every effort to prepare for war, seemingly intending to launch a large-scale war..."

Shui Yun looked at Qiu Hougong seriously and said, "Moreover, besides the Star Luo Empire, the Spirit Hall is also making moves. Although it is not clear why the Spirit Hall would stop the Star Luo Empire when the Empire was purging its internal forces, they must be brewing something."

"So, in Dean Shui's opinion, how should the Empire deal with the threat posed by these two forces?"

Qiu Hougong continued to ask.

"I think that in addition to preparing for war with all our might, the Empire should also try to improve its relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan among the three major sects, and then try to find a way to divert the attention of the Star Luo Empire and the Spirit Hall from the Empire, so as to give the Empire more time to prepare."

"Hmm, Dean Shui's idea is good, but you've got some things wrong."

Qiu Hougong clapped his hands and said.

"Please enlighten me, sir."

Shuiyun asked.

"As early as a year ago, the Spirit Hall was no longer an enemy of the Heaven Dou Empire."

Qiu Hougong's lips curled up slightly, and then he took a sip of tea and said.

"My lord, what do you mean by that?"

A sense of foreboding rose in Shuiyun's heart as she inquired.

"Look..."

Qiu Hougong waved his hand on the table between the two of them, and two tokens of different colors and patterns appeared in front of Shuiyun.

"The Decree of the Protectorate Elders, the Decree of the Pope!!!"

Shui Yun's pupils dilated in shock upon recognizing the two tokens, but before she could react, Qiu Hougong's voice rang out again, "Calm down. Now, Dean Shui, do you understand why I've come here?"

"...I understand, but Shuiyun alone cannot make this decision..."

After a few seconds, Shuiyun took a deep breath, and the two breast protectors, each about half the size of her head, rose and fell with her movements. "Please give us some time to consider this."

"Okay, I'll come back in a week. I hope Dean Shui can give me a satisfactory answer then."

Qiu Hougong slowly stood up, said something to Shui Yun, and then left the principal's office.

"Things are unpredictable. It turns out the Heaven Dou Empire has already changed hands... We should go and discuss this with my eldest brother and third sister first. The fate of the Douluo Continent is truly about to change..."

After Qiu Hougong left, Shuiyun, whose shock had not yet completely subsided, first sighed softly, then got up and walked out of the office...

In the following days, apart from quickly issuing an ultimatum to the dean of Shenfeng Academy, Qiu Hougong spent the rest of his time shuttling between the Tiandou Imperial Palace and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

That day, Qiu Hougong, knowing that the time for his appointment with Ye Lingling had arrived, sat up. After gently covering the two sleeping girls, Ning Rongrong and Xue Ke, with blankets, he put on his white and gold robe and left the imperial palace, heading towards the Tiandou Royal Academy.

Upon entering the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, Qiu Hougong once again arrived at the Royal Dou Team's training ground.

At this moment, Yu Tianheng was sparring with Shi Mo on the arena, while Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the others were standing next to Qin Ming watching their fight. So no one noticed Qiu Hougong's arrival.

"Ladies, who do you think will win between Yu Tianheng and Shi Mo?"

Walking behind Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, Qiu Hougong smiled and whispered to the two women.

"Yu Tianheng, because his soul power is higher than Shi Mo's, will definitely win if this drags on..."

Dugu Yan answered instinctively, then quickly turned around, "My benefactor! You've arrived!"

Upon hearing Dugu Yan's exclamation, Ye Lingling and the others immediately turned their attention to Qiu Hougong.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!" x7

The other seven people, excluding Dugu Yan, spoke together.

"There's no need for that..."

Qiu Hougong smiled and waved his hand, then looked at Dugu Yan and said gently, "Miss Dugu Yan, you look very well."

"Thanks to your kindness, my daughter is safe and sound..."

Dugu Yan blushed and lowered her head, then said to Qiu Hougong, "Grandpa instructed me that whenever I have the chance to see you, I should invite you to come to our house. Grandpa wants to thank you properly in person."

"Yes, I will certainly accept Mr. Dugu Bo's invitation, but it's not possible today, so I apologize..."

Qiu Hou Gong declined Dugu Yan's offer, then looked at Ye Lingling beside her and said, "Miss Ye Lingling, the time we agreed upon has arrived. Have you made your decision?"

"Your Excellency, Lingling has made up her mind. Please come to my home later for a chat."

Ye Lingling bowed and said.

"Okay, we'll go after your get out of class."

Qiu Hougong smiled and nodded, then he chatted with Dugu Yan and the other woman about everyday things...

In the afternoon, after finishing her classes, Ye Lingling first said goodbye to her good friend Dugu Yan, and then walked out of the Tiandou Royal Academy with Qiu Hougong.

Thirty minutes later, the two stopped in front of a courtyard that looked ordinary, even somewhat dilapidated.

"My humble abode is simple and unadorned; I hope you will not find it offensive, sir."

Ye Lingling stood next to Qiu Hougong and said somewhat shyly.

"It's alright, let's go inside."

Qiu Hougong waved his hand and said.

"Yes, sir, please."

"Please, Miss."

……

Upon opening the door, a beautiful woman dressed in a blue cloth robe appeared before Qiu Hougong.

"Is she Ye Lingling's mother? She's definitely extraordinary."

As Qiu Hougong looked at the beautiful woman cleaning in front of him, he sighed inwardly, and information about her also appeared before his eyes.

Name: Ye Jiuge

Appearance rating: SS

Height: 175 cm

Measurements: Details not available

Mental state: Good (hasn't slept well for several days due to the host's situation)

Physical condition: Excellent

Current age: 47 years old

Martial Soul: Nine-Hearted Begonia

Current level: Level 72 Soul Saint

Current Soul Ring configuration: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black.

Soul Master Type: Support/Healing

Number of fused soul bones: zero

Number of unfused soul bones: zero

Current key related persons: Chang Wu (husband has passed away), Ye Lingling (daughter)

Host affinity: Zero

Combat strength: zero

Support combat power: 7,591

Currently available auxiliary combat force: 7,591

Soul Rings and Soul Skills: Healing, Martial Soul True Form

Character evaluation: A strong woman who is gentle on the outside but tough on the inside, and one of the two Soul Masters who possess the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul.

"A support-type Soul Master, and one who is raising a child alone in the Soul Master world, must have encountered a lot of difficulties in the past."

After reading Ye Jiuge's information, Qiu Hougong was thinking to himself when Ye Jiuge's voice rang out, "Lingling, who is this?"

"Mom, he is the Elder Protector of the Heavenly Dou Empire that I told you about before, Lord Qiu Hou Gong Qiu."

Ye Lingling came to Ye Jiuge's side, reached out and took the broom from her hand, and said.

Upon hearing that Qiu Hougong had arrived, Ye Jiuge quickly straightened her clothes and then bowed slightly to Qiu Hougong, saying, "This humble citizen, Ye Jiuge, greets Lord Qiu."

"Madam Ye, there's no need for this..."

Qiu Hougong walked up to Ye Jiuge and helped her up, then looked at her and said, "You should already know why I've come here, right?"

“I understand. Please come inside with me, sir, to discuss this further.”

Ye Jiuge nodded, and after giving Ye Lingling a look that said "wait outside," she led Qiu Hougong into the house.

Upon entering the house, Ye Jiuge invited Qiu Hougong to sit down while pouring him water. "My humble abode is simple and unassuming. I hope you will forgive me if there is any inadequacy in my hospitality."

"Mrs. Ye is overthinking it..."

Qiu Hougong picked up his water glass, took a sip, and then looked at Ye Jiuge, who was also sitting down, and said, "Madam Ye, you must already be very clear about the drawbacks of the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, right?"

"Yes, I don't know what method you are referring to, sir?"

Ye Jiuge nodded, then asked.

"My method is simple: let the Nine-Heart Begonia Martial Soul evolve again..."

As Qiu Hougong spoke, he reached out and handed Ye Jiuge a golden fruit that he had just bought from the system shop, and then explained, "This fruit is called the Nine Gold Soul-Suppressing Fruit, a rare top-grade immortal medicine on the continent. After eating it, your Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul will evolve again and become the Nine Revolutions Sacred Snow Begonia. At that time, the drawbacks of your Martial Soul will be eliminated."

"Nine-Gold Soul-Suppressing Fruit..."

Ye Jiuge stared intently at the fruit in Qiu Hougong's hand. Although she had never seen such a thing before, she was deeply attracted by the energy emanating from it. "I wonder what Your Excellency needs me to do to bestow this elixir upon me?"

"It's very simple. I just want to invite Madam Ye and Miss Ye to join my faction—the Spirit Hall."

Qiu Hougong said with a smile.

"The Spirit Hall? Why the Spirit Hall?"

Ye Jiuge was stunned; she hadn't expected Qiu Hougong to make such a request.

"Because I am the young master of the Spirit Hall, and the adopted son of the current Pope."

As Qiu Hougong spoke, he reached out and showed Ye Jiuge the papal decree that represented his identity.

"This……"

Ye Jiuge was startled when she saw the papal decree in Qiu Hougong's hand. After a while, she finally understood what was going on. She stood up, bowed to Qiu Hougong, and said, "Your subordinate Ye Jiuge greets Young Master."