A day later, Seven Star Academy.
In a tranquil room, a faint fragrance lingered.
In a corner of the room, Cheng Xiao sat cross-legged on a simple bed, with purple energy slowly swirling around him, faintly emitting a radiant glow.
After a moment, his closed eyelids twitched slightly. The purple light swirling around him grew increasingly intense, as if emanating from the east, illuminating the entire room.
As the light around him intensified, Cheng Xiao's eyes opened at that moment. A deep and dark purple light flashed in his eyes, accompanied by another surge of the purple light around his body. This purple light was so intense that even the soldiers in his shadow were shocked.
"The King's strength has improved again," a shadow soldier said.
Gradually, the purple light emanating from the youth's body began to converge inward, and the dazzling purple light dissipated.
Indeed, only by relying on oneself can one truly become strong, Cheng Xiao thought to himself. This battle with Tang Hao had surprisingly allowed his cultivation to improve further.
Feeling the Soul Power coursing through his body, Cheng Xiao couldn't help but curve his lips into a faint smile. He had to admit, this battle had turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
A light fragrance wafted into his nostrils, and Cheng Xiao took a deep breath before leaping off the bed.
He had just finished putting on the clothes Ah Yin had prepared for him when the sound of the door opening suddenly echoed.
Dugu Bo, in a long, dark green robe, pushed the door open. When he saw Cheng Xiao standing inside, getting dressed, he was taken aback for a moment. Then, a smile spread across his face as he walked forward, laughing heartily, "Good lad! Judging by the aura you're emitting, you must have broken through because of this, right?"
"A blessing in disguise, a stroke of luck, really," Cheng Xiao said with a smile.
"Not bad, not bad. Looking at you, your body should be fine now," Dugu Bo said, his gaze filled with joy as he looked Cheng Xiao up and down, smiling with satisfaction.
"Nothing serious. I just used up a lot of energy at the time. After resting for a day and a night, everything's fine," Cheng Xiao shook his head slightly, saying softly.
"That's good," Dugu Bo nodded slightly, then crossed his arms, puzzled. "Say, why would Clear Sky Douluo come after you? Could it be that there's some kind of unspeakable secret between you two?"
"I don't have any secrets, just a few little conflicts," Cheng Xiao said, spreading his hands helplessly. "You know Tang San, right? He's the son of Clear Sky Douluo. And me? Not long ago, I injured his son badly. So, you get it?"
"Damn, is this guy so shameless?" Dugu Bo was also very disgusted by Tang Hao's actions. Thanks to spending enough time with Cheng Xiao, the old man was also full of slang when he spoke.
"So, you injured his son, and he wants to kill you? Then why did you stop me back then? Wouldn't it have been a clean break if I had just killed them all?"
Hearing this, Cheng Xiao waved his hand, saying, "Old Poison, that's what you say, but if you really killed Tang San and the Golden Iron Triangle, do you think you could still stand here peacefully?"
"There's a reason not to kill him. Sometimes, it's not that you don't want to kill, but that you can't kill. Killing him is easy, but the trouble afterward isn't small. Don't forget, Tang Hao and the Martial Soul Hall have irreconcilable issues. If you kill Tang San, you're completely offending Tang Hao."
"With Tang Hao's personality, you might run fast, but what about your granddaughter, Dugu Yan? If Tang Hao goes crazy, who knows if he'll target Yanzi. Then, you won't even have a place to cry."
A touch of bitterness appeared on Dugu Bo's face. He suddenly realized that he couldn't quite understand Cheng Xiao. With his personality, he would never have considered so much. After all, he was a Title Douluo; even if killing these people brought retaliation, he could escape even if he couldn't win. But after listening to Cheng Xiao's words, Dugu Bo suddenly understood. Killing Tang San was like cutting off Tang Hao's hopes, and what kind of crazy actions Tang Hao might take after his hopes were dashed, no one knew. So, under the circumstances, if he had killed Tang San, he would probably be running frantically across the continent right now.
Didn't he see that just because his son was seriously injured, the father came out to kill? What if his son was killed?
After figuring things out, Dugu Bo sighed deeply. He had thought that becoming a Title Douluo would make things less troublesome. But now, he understood that even as a Title Douluo, there were still many things he couldn't do because there were even more powerful Title Douluos above him.
"Alright, what's a Title Douluo got to be worried about?" Cheng Xiao said with a laugh, teasing Dugu Bo, who looked troubled. "You're the Poison Douluo, feared throughout the land. What's there to be worried about?"
"Don't forget, Tang Hao's enemy right now is me. You, Poison Douluo, have nothing to do with it. If anyone should be worried, it's me, right?"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo gave a wry smile. He understood what Cheng Xiao meant. He was using his own safety to comfort him. After all, he was right. Tang Hao's attention should be focused on Cheng Xiao right now. As for him, Dugu Bo, Tang Hao probably wouldn't even look at him.
"By the way, you brat, you've been resting for a day and a night. Haven't you eaten?" Dugu Bo suddenly asked.
"Then shouldn't you treat me to a good meal?" Cheng Xiao replied.
"Isn't that obvious? Do I lack that much money for a meal?" Dugu Bo glared, being generous. "We won't eat at the academy this time. We'll go out and eat at the most expensive hotel in Heaven Dou City."
Hearing this, Cheng Xiao smiled and said, "Don't just take me. Let Yan'zi sister come too. You, as a grandfather, can't forget your own granddaughter, can you?"
"Nonsense, you think I only invited you?" Dugu Bo raised his eyebrows and said stubbornly, "I'm treating, of course I have to bring my granddaughter. It's not like I'm just treating you. How much can you eat anyway?"
As he spoke, Dugu Bo waved his sleeve and strode out the door, as if he didn't care about Cheng Xiao at all.
However, seeing Dugu Bo's appearance, a faint smile appeared on Cheng Xiao's lips. After muttering a sentence, he quickly followed.
"Old Poison, is that really true? Why does it sound…off to me?"
"Get lost, you little brat, always taking advantage and acting like you're not! Damn it, you get hunted down, and yet you still manage to break through a level because of it. And then you get me to treat you after you wake up. You should be happy!"
"Hey, you old poison, you're not sincere at all, inside and out."
"What sincerity? I don't know what you're talking about!"
"Heh, stubborn…"
"Heh, you brat..."
An elderly man and a young boy walked slowly along the road paved with blue bricks, their occasional bickering bringing a bit of laughter.
A gentle breeze swept past, and the figures of the old man and the young boy gradually moved further away under the sunlight.
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