Jiang Zhen led the three women straight to the vermilion gate.
The mansion remained deserted, but the few carriages bearing the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon emblem silently testified to the unrest within.
He raised his hand and knocked on the door knocker with a light touch.
"Squeak—"
The side door opened a crack, and a servant peeked out.
When he saw Jiang Zhen and Lan Xi standing outside the door, his face instantly filled with a respectful and even slightly fearful smile, and he quickly opened the door completely.
"Young Master Jiang! It's you back! Please come in, please come in!"
The servant was clearly impressed by Jiang Zhen. After all, he had only ever met one other young man in his life who could be treated with such courtesy and even show such respect to his arrogant master.
Moreover, the little girl with blue and blonde hair next to her had also been here before, and she was equally unforgettable.
Jiang Zhen nodded slightly and led the three women into the mansion.
The layout of the mansion remained the same, carrying a unique aroma of herbs mixed with a faint fishy smell, but compared to the past, it seemed to have more vitality and less eeriness.
As they walked inside, Jiang Zhen casually asked, "Your residence is quite lively today. Have you had any guests?"
The servant followed closely behind, and upon hearing this, quickly lowered his voice and replied:
"Yes, young master! It's Lord Yu Luomian, the second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. I heard... I heard from the servants in the front hall that he's come... to propose marriage!"
The servant's voice trailed off at the end, tinged with a mix of gossip and nervousness.
"Proposing marriage?"
Jiang Zhen raised an eyebrow and a playful smile appeared on his lips.
Is it for Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan? This plot seems familiar, but the timing seems a bit off.
Moreover, judging from the way things were at the door, the talks didn't seem to go well.
As they spoke, the group had already crossed the front yard and arrived outside the reception hall.
Before even entering the door, one could hear Dugu Bo's voice from afar, clearly impatient and even somewhat irritable, hissing like a venomous snake that had been provoked:
"How many times have I said it! I will not interfere in Yan Yan's marriage! Who she likes or dislikes is her own business!"
"If Yu Tianheng is truly capable, he should pursue Yanyan himself and make her willingly marry him!"
The voice was full of energy and even carried a sharp pressure. It was clear that Dugu Bo's cultivation had improved after his martial soul evolved and the poison was removed, and his temper seemed to have grown as well.
Jiang Zhen chuckled and replied loudly, "Oh my, who is this? Such great ability to make Old Master Dugu so angry?"
Before he finished speaking, he had already led the three women and strode into the hall with an air of nonchalance.
The scene inside the hall immediately came into view.
Seated at the head of the table was an old man. He was tall and thin, no longer as cold and menacing as a javelin, but instead exuding a sharp and capable air.
Her originally dark green, messy hair had returned to its normal gray color and was now neatly combed.
The stiffness and greenish tinge on his face had long since disappeared, replaced by a rosy complexion. Although he was still rather thin with slightly sunken cheeks, his eyes were no longer the emerald-like dim light of his peacock eyes. Instead, they were bright and piercing, radiating the majesty of a Title Douluo and a faint pressure from a dragon-type martial soul.
He was wearing a brand-new navy blue robe with simple cloud patterns embroidered in silver thread. He looked radiant and was completely different from the sinister Poison Douluo he used to be.
In the guest seat, at the head of the table, sat an imposing old man.
He had short, gray-white hair and a neatly trimmed beard. When he looked up, his arrogant demeanor was evident in his eyes.
Wearing a luxurious and metallic outfit, mainly in black, gold and silver, with intricate and complex patterns on the armor on the shoulders and chest, featuring a layered design, and sharp and majestic decorations at the collar.
The lower garment has a scale-like texture, and the overall outfit has a cold metallic sheen when the light shines on it.
He simply sat there, and it was as if he was enveloped in an undeniable aura of power and arrogance.
This person is none other than Yu Luomian, the second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family.
Behind Yu Luomian stood a young man who looked to be about twenty years old. He was tall and slender, with short black hair that stood up like steel needles.
He wasn't exactly handsome, and his facial expressions were few and somewhat stiff, giving him a cold and aloof air.
Dressed in a simple blue outfit without any extra embellishments, she exuded a dangerous aura, like a sharp sword hidden in its sheath.
The sudden intrusion of Jiang Zhen and his group immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Dugu Bo's impatience was instantly replaced by surprise and a hint of barely perceptible joy, and he actually stood up directly from his spacious seat:
"Young master? You...you're back?"
His tone was clearly respectful, and he even subconsciously used honorifics.
Then his gaze swept over the three women behind Jiang Zhen. When he saw the petite Bing Di with her arms crossed, an indifferent expression, and long, emerald-green hair in pigtails, Dugu Bo's eyes twitched almost imperceptibly, and a strong sense of lingering fear welled up from the depths of his heart.
The painful experience of being pinned to the ground and humiliated by this little girl, with no chance to fight back, remains fresh in my memory.
"Please sit down, please sit down!"
Dugu Bo hurriedly greeted them, even subconsciously wanting to give up his seat of honor.
Jiang Zhen simply smiled and naturally led Bing Di , Lan Xi , and Lan Fuzi to sit down in the empty seats on the right side of the hall, directly opposite Yu Luomian and his son on the left.
Bing Di sat down in the first seat to Jiang Zhen without any hesitation. His emerald eyes swept across the room indifferently, especially lingering on Yu Luomian for a moment, flashing a hint of almost imperceptible disdain.
Lan Xi sat obediently next to Jiang Zhen, while Lan Fuzi curiously sized up the people opposite her, especially Yu Tianheng's cold and hard expression that seemed to say "everyone owes him money," which she found quite amusing.
This scene caused Yu Luomian and Yu Tianheng on the opposite side to have their faces darken instantly, feeling both slightly angry and surprised.
What's infuriating is that these young people who suddenly barged in are incredibly ignorant of the rules!
Especially the young man in the lead, who was so composed, as if he were at home, even taking his seat before the host could speak—it was utterly rude! And Dugu Bo was actually so respectful to him?
To their surprise, with their keen eyesight, they could naturally see that these young people possessed extraordinary qualities and were by no means ordinary soul masters.
Especially the green-haired girl and the blue-haired girl, whose energy fluctuations were faintly emanating from their bodies, even made them feel a little uneasy.
Who exactly is this person? When did such a figure emerge from Heaven Dou City? When did that old poisoner, Dugu Bo, manage to establish such a connection?
Yu Luomian narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze sweeping over Jiang Zhen and the others like a hawk's, finally settling on Dugu Bo. His voice carried a hint of suppressed dissatisfaction and inquiry:
"Your Majesty Dugu, who are these gentlemen? They seem quite unfamiliar."
Dugu Bo was in a great mood. Seeing Jiang Zhen bring Bing Di back, he thought of Bing Di 's terrifying strength and Yu Luomian's arrogant appearance.
hey-hey…
He stroked his gray beard, a meaningful smile appearing on his face, and said in a deliberately nonchalant tone:
"Naturally, they are my distinguished guests, Dugu Bo. What, is Second Master Yu also interested in my circle of friends?"
He paused, and without waiting for Yu Luomian's reply, he directly ordered her to leave, his tone becoming impatient again:
"Do you have anything else? If not, please leave! I have important guests to entertain and don't have time to waste with you."
Upon hearing this, Yu Tianheng immediately became anxious.
He stepped forward, bowed deeply to Dugu Bo, and spoke earnestly:
"Grandpa Dugu, Yan Yan and I are truly in love..."
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