69novels Chapter 493 Should I call her Auntie or Sister?
Chapter 493 Should I call her Auntie or Sister?
Chapter 493 Should I call her Auntie or Sister?
When Prince Xuexing led Dugu Bo and Xue Beng out of the Education Committee hall, his expression was noticeably gloomy, and his displeasure was palpable.
Today's trip not only failed to achieve its goal of driving away the teachers and students of Shrek Academy, but also needlessly offended three Soul Douluo instructors from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The only positive aspect was that it made Xue Beng's image as a spoiled brat even more deeply ingrained in people's minds.
But overall, it was a losing proposition.
The reason for this outcome was that Poison Douluo Dugu Bo acted unpredictably and forcibly kept the Shrek Academy group at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
This is the complete opposite of what was expected.
Prince Xuexing was somewhat puzzled and dissatisfied with this, but he dared not show it or offend the powerful Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.
It wasn't until I walked out of the Education Committee building that I voiced my question:
"Your Majesty, Poison Douluo, didn't I say that I would expel all the people from Shrek Academy from Heaven Dou Royal Academy? Why are you speaking up for them and keeping them at Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"
Dugu Bo could hear the confusion and dissatisfaction in Prince Xuexing's words, but he remained expressionless, crossing his arms and maintaining a cold and gloomy expression.
Of course, he wouldn't tell Prince Xuexing that he did this simply because of the instructions given by the Holy Son Ye Qifeng.
Otherwise, he wouldn't bother with Prince Xuexing and the Fourth Prince Xue Beng, and wouldn't have accompanied them on this special trip to Tiandou Royal Academy.
Instead of wasting time, it would be better to go to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, practice more poison skills, plant more poisonous herbs, refine more poisons, and while you're at it, have a few more fights with that stinky chrysanthemum from Chrysanthemum Pass. That would be much more worthwhile.
Also, what kind of trash is Shrek Academy?
I've never even heard of them. They're just a few Soul Saints and Soul Emperors, plus a few Soul Venerables and Great Soul Masters—just a bunch of nobodys. Is it really necessary to send out a level 95 peak Super Douluo?
If it weren't for Saint Ye Qifeng's instructions to keep the Shrek Academy students at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he probably wouldn't have even glanced at them.
It must be said that after obtaining the Poison Technique cultivation method, curing the poison he had been afflicted with, and consuming celestial herbs, his strength skyrocketed to the level of a 95th-level Super Douluo. Dugu Bo's confidence did indeed swell, and he began to look down on the world with a certain air of superiority.
With a swift thought, Dugu Bo glanced indifferently at Prince Xuexing, his hoarse and cold voice carrying a hint of detachment as he answered the latter's question:
"It's nothing. I just feel that the people from Shrek Academy are all exceptional talents. It would be a bit of a waste if they didn't stay at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to serve the Empire."
Upon hearing this, the avalanche nearby couldn't hold back any longer:
"What do you mean by 'rare talents'? Can they even be called talents?"
"They attacked me, the fourth prince of the empire, the moment they arrived at the academy. They don't even understand the proper hierarchy. How could they possibly be of service to the empire?"
"No, absolutely not! This kind of person must not stay at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo narrowed his dark green eyes, his gaze turning unfriendly as he looked at Xue Beng.
"What? You have a problem with it? Or are you questioning my judgment?"
A cold gaze swept over him, and Xue Beng's slightly greenish face immediately changed color. He quickly waved his hands and said:
"No, no, I wouldn't dare."
Upon seeing this, Prince Xuexing, who was standing beside the avalanche, slapped him on the back of the head:
"You talk too much. Whatever Poison Douluo says goes. You dare to have a problem with that? Get out of here."
Dugu Bo is a man who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment and knows how to repay kindness, but he is also extremely strange, insidious and ruthless. You have to be careful when dealing with him, otherwise you might lose your life if you say something wrong and anger him.
To refute him so mindlessly, like an avalanche, is no different from dancing on the edge of a knife.
To prevent Dugu Bo from taking action against Xue Beng, Prince Xue Xing had no choice but to step forward and say some kind words.
Pushing aside the avalanche, Prince Xuexing, his face full of disappointment, turned to Dugu Bo, his expression instantly plastered with a fawning smile, and said respectfully:
"Your Majesty, Poison Douluo, Xue Beng is ignorant. Please be magnanimous and do not hold it against him."
Dugu Bo remained expressionless, only giving a cold "hmm".
Prince Xuexing felt a sense of relief, then his eyes darted around, and he said:
"Since His Majesty the Poison Douluo values the teachers and students of Shrek Academy so much, then let them teach and study at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy as His Majesty wishes."
Then, facing the avalanche, he gave the following instructions:
"The cooperation agreement between Shrek Academy and Heaven Dou Royal Academy, as well as their teaching and enrollment procedures, should not have been completed yet. You, Xue Beng, will handle this matter."
The avalanche, clutching the back of his head, momentarily forgot the pain and froze in shock.
"Ah? Uncle, shall I take care of it?"
"I don't get along with them at all. They just offended me. I'm already being lenient by not settling scores with them, why would I do them a favor?"
"I can't do it."
Prince Xuexing was furious and raised his hand to slap Xue Beng on the forehead again:
"What? They offended you? If you hadn't courted death, would they have beaten you up?"
"I'm asking you to pretend to be a playboy, not to actually become one. Do you really want to be a playboy for the rest of your life?"
"Find an opportunity sometime to apologize to them, and while you're at it, try to build a good relationship with them and win them over to our side."
At this point, Prince Xuexing glanced at the embarrassed Xue Beng, and then continued:
"What Poison Douluo said is true. Those people from Shrek Academy are all rare talents, especially those students who are a few years younger than you. Their talents are obviously very good, and they will surely become pillars of society in the future."
"If it weren't for your petty troubles, your royal uncle wouldn't actually want to expel them from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, since it wouldn't benefit us at all."
"Fortunately, His Majesty the Poison Douluo left them behind. Since that's the case, you should try to improve your relationship with them, at least to avoid being hostile to them like this. You never know when you might need their help in the future."
"Do you understand?"
Avalanche pouted slightly, seemingly unconvinced, but still nodded:
"Oh, I understand."
Xue Xing and Xue Beng, uncle and nephew, made no attempt to hide their conversation from Dugu Bo, who was standing nearby.
However, neither of them noticed that after hearing their words, Dugu Bo's lips curled into a slightly mocking smile.
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According to the original course of events, Shrek Academy's "borrowing a chicken to lay an egg" plan should have gone bankrupt due to the obstruction of Prince Xue Xing, the Fourth Prince Xue Beng, and Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.
But there's one more treacherous fellow in this world.
Due to Ye Qifeng's covert influence, Shrek Academy unexpectedly succeeded in joining the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, becoming one of its members.
In this way, the scenario of Shrek Academy taking over Blue Tyrant Academy would naturally not happen.
After the Shrek Academy incident concluded.
Prince Xuexing left the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy with a look of utter displeasure.
The Fourth Prince, Xue Beng, also looked sullen, went to find his group of lackeys and continued to act arrogantly.
Dugu Bo, however, did not leave with Prince Xuexing because his granddaughter Dugu Yan came looking for him, and stayed at Shrek Academy for the time being.
…………
Outside the Education Committee building.
In a pavilion not far away.
"grandfather."
The pretty girl with short purple hair ran all the way and saw Dugu Bo standing like a javelin. She let out a sweet cry and rushed straight into his arms.
Noticing the girl, Dugu Bo, whose expression had been cold and gloomy just moments before, immediately softened, reached out and pulled her into his arms, laughing heartily.
"Yanyan, it's been several months since I last saw you, and your strength has improved greatly."
"Hmm, not bad, not bad, already level 49, just one more step away from reaching the level 50 Soul King realm, hahaha—"
If the Shrek Six were standing here, they would definitely recognize this girl.
Because she was none other than Dugu Yan, the captain of the Royal Fighting Team, the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Soul Master, who had engaged in a six-person team battle with them at the Soto Grand Arena and utterly crushed them.
Just then, the Shrek Academy students walked out of the Education Committee Hall, warmly seen off by the three Education Committee members.
Apart from one master who was still in a coma, everyone else at Shrek Academy was chatting and laughing. Their previous indignation had vanished, replaced by smiles and expressions of hopeful anticipation for the future.
Qin Ming was among them.
At this moment, he was all smiles, his mouth almost stretched to his ears.
He was overjoyed that Shrek Academy had officially settled in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Although there were some twists and turns along the way, in the end, everything turned out well and all the teachers and students of Shrek Academy successfully joined the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
When Prince Xue Xing, along with the Fourth Prince Xue Beng and Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, appeared in the Education Committee Hall to obstruct the cooperation between the two academies.
Qin Ming had actually given up all hope.
They were even prepared to betray the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and leave with the teachers and students of Shrek Academy.
Unexpectedly, things took a dramatic turn for the better. Poison Douluo seemed to appreciate the Shrek Academy students quite a bit and went easy on them, allowing Shrek Academy to pass the test.
Happiness came so suddenly that he still can't quite believe it.
After leaving the Education Committee, the Shrek Academy students, who were about to return to the other courtyard, unsurprisingly saw Dugu Bo and his granddaughter Dugu Yan in the pavilion.
Everyone's expression changed, especially Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Tang San's expression darkened almost instantly.
Whether it was Dugu Bo or Dugu Yan, in his mind, they were already synonymous with death.
The former hurt his teacher Yu Xiaogang, who was like a father to him, while the latter hurt his beloved "sister" Xiao Wu.
If given the chance in the future, he would send those two people to their deaths, no matter what.
The moment Xiao Wu noticed Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, her face turned deathly pale, filled with fear. She instinctively shrank behind Tang San, trying to hide herself as much as possible.
Although she hated Dugu Yan, she was not afraid of her.
What she cared about and feared more was Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, worried that he would discover her identity as a soul beast and that he would attack and hunt her down.
However, she soon discovered that her worries were unnecessary; Dugu Bo had no intention of doing anything to her at all.
Although Dugu Bo was indeed very interested in her 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone, he ultimately did nothing unnecessary.
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The Shrek Academy students saw Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, and Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan naturally saw them as well.
However, the grandfather and grandson paid little attention to the Shrek Academy students. They merely watched them pass by with amused smiles on their lips, then whispered to each other.
"Grandpa, I heard that Prince Xuexing invited you here because he wanted to expel those Shrek Academy students from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Why are they still here?"
Looking at the Shrek Academy group gradually walking away, Dugu Yan asked in surprise.
Dugu Bo coughed twice and replied:
"Ahem, His Highness the Holy Son said that they should stay at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and not be allowed to leave, so Grandpa did not listen to Prince Xuexing and took it upon himself to keep them here."
Dugu Yan's beautiful eyes widened slightly:
"Did His Highness specifically instruct you to do this?"
Dugu Bo nodded:
"Yes, His Highness does not want them to go to Blue Tyrant Academy."
"Flander and Yu Xiaogang from Shrek Academy, along with Dean Liu Erlong from Blue Tyrant Academy, were once sworn siblings and are all members of the Golden Iron Triangle."
"The so-called golden triangle is..."
Afterwards, Dugu Bo explained to Dugu Yan in detail what he knew about the complex relationship between the Golden Iron Triangle.
"In other words, if the Shrek Academy students are expelled from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, they will most likely run to Blue Tyrant Academy, which was founded by His Highness the Holy Son and Dean Liu Erlong, and shamelessly apply to join, and may even take their place. Given Dean Liu Erlong's loyal and righteous character, it will probably be difficult for her to refuse."
Dugu Bo smiled and said:
"Now you know why Grandpa kept them here, right?"
Dugu Yan nodded in sudden realization:
"Because His Highness the Holy Son does not want to see them at Blue Tyrant Academy, and does not want them to disturb Aunt Erlong's peaceful life."
Dugu Bo nodded slightly:
"That's right."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan suddenly felt a pang of emotion:
"His Highness is so kind to Aunt Erlong, he cares about her so much."
Dugu Bo smiled slightly and explained:
"After all, she is His Highness the Holy Son's adopted sister, so it's only right that we treat her well and show her more care."
At this point, Dugu Yan, who was resting her chin on her hand, suddenly asked a question as if possessed:
"Oh, Grandpa, do you think I should call Dean Liu Erlong 'Auntie' or 'Sister'?"
Dugu Bo's eyes flickered slightly, and he let out a strange laugh, suggesting:
"Haha, I think you can call her Sister Erlong, just like His Highness the Holy Son did. That way, your relationship will be closer and you'll get along better in the future."
Dugu Yan was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously said:
"But Aunt Erlong and Lingling's mother are also good friends. If I call Aunt Erlong 'sister,' then do I also have to call Aunt Ye 'sister'?"
"Besides, Lingling and I are best friends, wouldn't this mess up the generational hierarchy?"
Dugu Bo's tone froze instantly:
"Well"
(End of this chapter)