Douluo Continent: Ultimate Sea God Dragon, Inheriting Two Godhoods

"Cough cough cough—"

After coughing for a while due to choking on water, Dugu Yan glared fiercely at Ouyang Ling and said, "I said, rinsing with water is one thing, but you didn't have to trap me in the water."

Ouyang Ling: "..."

That's exactly what I'm after.

Although he harbored ulterior motives, he wouldn't say it aloud. He simply pointed at Dugu Yan's hair and said, "Hey Dugu, is your hair dyed?"

Dugu Yan shook her head and subconsciously said:

"Of course not."

But the next second she realized, "Wait! Is this about hair?! Don't change the subject." Saying that, she was about to argue with him.

But Dugu Yan soon noticed that not only Ouyang Ling, but also the other people around her were looking at the top of her head, which made her immediately realize that something was wrong.

"Wait, why are you looking at my hair?"

Ye Lingling then reached out and stroked Dugu Yan's hair, handing it to her. "Your hair has turned black."

"What!?"

Dugu Yan was immediately startled!

She quickly took out a mirror and examined her hair.

Sure enough, apart from a few faint green spots at the roots, the rest of the hair turned completely black, just like most normal people.

"What, what on earth is going on!?"

"That's why I asked that question just now."

Ouyang Ling spread her hands, feigning a look of "I'm just as confused," and said, "I'm not trying to change the subject, I'm just genuinely shocked. Dugu, is your hair really dyed? Otherwise, it wouldn't have faded, would it?"

For a moment, even Dugu Yan herself was confused. Could it be that her hair was really dyed?

No, no!

She shook her head violently, realizing she had almost been misled. She had absolutely never dyed her hair!

"No! Absolutely not!"

Before Dugu Yan could give an answer herself, Yu Tianheng spoke first.

He looked serious and pointed to her eyes in the mirror. "Look, not only has Yanzi's hair turned black, but even her eyes have turned black."

At that moment, everyone realized something was wrong. After a moment of silence, the atmosphere changed.

"Well--"

Oslo and the Shi brothers, who hadn't been able to get a word in edgewise, exchanged glances. Clearly, they had no idea what was going on and suddenly felt a little awkward.

The Shi brothers are alright; they're usually quiet and reserved. Since you don't understand, just listen patiently.

In contrast, Oslo,

He racked his brains, and finally, amidst the strange atmosphere, said, "Could it be because of my martial spirit?"

Ouyang Ling looked up, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes.

but…

Ouyang Ling calmly withdrew his gaze. He believed that this was probably not the correct answer.

"Probably not." Dugu Yan seemed to still have the mood to play with her hair. "My eyes and hair were like this before I awakened my martial soul. You could say I was born with them like this."

But Ouyang Ling then spoke to Dugu Yan, saying, "Dugu, you're like this because of my water cannon. Although I don't know the reason, I'll take full responsibility if anything happens to you."

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Dugu Yan looked puzzled, even disgusted. "You don't actually think your water can dye my hair and eyes black, do you? You're just a Great Soul Master, that's impossible. This has nothing to do with you."

Dugu Yan stated her position directly, clearly stating that it had nothing to do with Ouyang Ling. Then, meeting the worried gaze, she paused slightly, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. After all, apart from feeling a little weak from excessive soul power consumption, I feel great."

At that moment, a hint of worry flashed in Yu Tianheng's eyes, and he was about to continue speaking, "Yanzi..."

"Don't worry, Tianheng." A gentle look flashed in Dugu Yan's eyes. "I'm fine." As she spoke, she used one hand to block Ye Lingling's unfolded Nine Heart Begonia.

"If you're worried, I'll go home and check on my grandfather right now. You know, my grandfather is the Poison Douluo. Even if something really happens to me, he can easily handle it with his abilities." As she spoke, she looked at Ouyang Ling, her tone full of teasing, "Ling, don't let my grandfather's reputation keep you up at night."

"I'm not a coward."

Ouyang Ling smiled in agreement, but quickly composed himself. "Dugu, I take responsibility for my actions, you don't need to hide anything. We're friends, right?" The firmness in his eyes startled Dugu Yan.

She remained silent for a moment, then gave a perfunctory response.

"...Alright, alright."

Dugu Yan said this, but her gaze shifted elsewhere. She changed the subject, changing the subject in a roundabout way:

"Now that the dinner is over, let's clean up the trash and then go home."

Having said that, he was the first to make a move.

Ye Lingling, still holding the Nine-Heart Begonia, was looking for an opportunity. But just then, a hand suddenly reached out and blocked her, pressing down on her martial spirit.

Ye Lingling looked at Ouyang Ling, her face showing confusion.

Ouyang Ling didn't say much, he just shook his head.

At the same time, Yu Tianheng also turned his gaze to Ye Lingling, using a gesture to reject her behavior.

Seeing the two of them like this, Ye Lingling had no choice but to stop.

Soon, the open space was swept clean.

Then, the seven of them left the hill together.

Throughout the rest of the journey, in this awkward atmosphere, Oslo had something to say but dared not speak.

As for what he wanted to say... Oslo: Don't you think there's someone missing from our group?

A moment later, on the clearing of the hill.

"I...I'm back." The disheveled Wind Chaser flapped his wings as he returned, but when he saw the empty hill, he exclaimed, "Eh—where did everyone go!?"

Meanwhile, Ouyang Ling and the others had already entered Tiandou City. However, apart from Yu Tianheng, Ye Lingling, and Ouyang Ling himself, the other four quickly dispersed and left in different directions.

Before leaving, Ouyang Ling handed Dugu Yan a note with his home address, telling her to come to him if she needed anything.

Seeing that Ouyang Ling was very serious, Dugu Yan did not refuse. Yu Tianheng simply stood aside and watched, his worried gaze remaining silent.

After only Ouyang Ling and his two companions remained...

"It seems we've forgotten about Yu Feng."

Ouyang Ling broke the silence with his voice.

"Heh, it really is." Yu Tianheng was slightly taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Never mind, I'll treat him to a drink when we get together again later, as an apology."

"He deserved it."

Ye Lingling rarely spoke up to reprimand him, "Who told him to speak without thinking and offend Yanzi?"

"Yeah yeah…"

Upon hearing the word "wild goose," Yu Tianheng's eyes flickered, and then he abruptly stood still.

Upon seeing this, Ouyang Ling glanced slightly to the side.

"Aren't you going to continue?"

"zero."

Yu Tianheng didn't respond, but called his name and asked, "Is the water you use for your water cannon derived from the Deep Blue Purification?"

Ouyang Ling raised an eyebrow slightly, but did not answer.

Instead, he asked in return, "What do you think?"

"I think..." Yu Tianheng instinctively uttered three words, but then stopped abruptly, shook his head, and said, "Never mind, but will Yanzi be alright?"

No, it won't.

This time, Ouyang Ling didn't speak; it was Ye Lingling who spoke. "Actually, I think it's a good thing for Yanzi. But to be honest..." After a moment of contemplation, "I never imagined it would turn out like that."

When she finished speaking, even through the veil, Ouyang Ling and the other woman could see the annoyance in Ye Lingling's expression. Of course, they could also see it in her eyes.

Yu Tianheng remained silent for a while, then spoke:

"Zero, thanks."

Ouyang Ling waved his hand, "Hey... about this..."

The three of them did not continue on that path. After all, from the very beginning, they had chosen different paths.

When he entered the alley and could no longer see Yu Tianheng and Ye Lingling, and was even all alone nearby, Ouyang Ling scratched his head and muttered to himself in a slightly emotional tone.

"Tianheng and Lingling are both quite smart..."

Then she looked up, letting the snowflakes fall. "Now, it's just a matter of when Dugu Bo will take the bait..."

……

Tian Dou City, Dugu Residence.

"Squeak—"

The mansion gate was pushed open from the outside in, and Dugu Yan walked into the courtyard, but her expression no longer held the smile she had when she parted from the others.

"Grandpa, I'm back."

His tone was indifferent, lacking the joy he usually showed.

It was at this moment that

"Who upset my Yanyan?" The unfriendly tone could be heard even before the person was seen.

Clearly, this was not directed at Dugu Yan.

However, Dugu Yan made a surprising statement:

"Grandpa, mine have all turned black."