Douluo Dalu: This Soul Master is to Weird

Did Dugu Bo suffer a loss?

Just to gain information he would eventually learn, he ended up owing someone a favor?

No, no, no, Dugu Bo would never lose out.

After all, if he hadn't encountered Huo Lie today, his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, would have broken through to become a three-ring Soul Elder and missed the opportunity for an over-the-limit third soul ring.

Moreover, since he had already made the promise, there was no way to take it back. As a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo valued his reputation.

Owing a favor was not worth breaking his word.

"Your Eminence, consuming whale glue can improve a soul master's physical fitness. The higher the quality of the whale glue, the better the effect. With enhanced physical strength, a soul master can naturally withstand higher-quality soul rings under ten thousand years."

Without hiding anything, Huo Lie explained the actual effects of whale glue.

"Whale glue?"

Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow, his face showing surprise.

Isn't this stuff supposed to be an aphrodisiac? How could it improve physical fitness?

After a moment's thought, Dugu Bo's figure flashed, and he appeared next to Huo Yun, grabbing his arm to investigate.

When Huo Yun suddenly saw Dugu Bo appear beside him, he almost jumped in fright. Fortunately, realizing that Dugu Bo likely wouldn't harm him, he didn't resist.

After a moment, Dugu Bo released Huo Yun's arm and secretly nodded.

What Huo Lie said was true. He did not detect any signs of soul bone fusion in Huo Yun.

Yet, without a fused soul bone, Huo Yun was able to attach an over-the-limit soul ring. Thus, the claim that whale glue could improve physical fitness was undoubtedly genuine.

However, since it concerned the safety of his beloved granddaughter, Dugu Bo wasn't completely reassured. Once again, his figure flashed, this time appearing beside Mu Yang. He grabbed Mu Yang's arm for another careful inspection.

"Hmm? You're only eight years old?"

Noticing Mu Yang's bone age, Dugu Bo couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

As a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo instantly saw through Mu Yang's soul power level—a 20th-ranked, near Soul Grandmaster.

Children can only awaken their martial souls at the age of six. This meant that the red-haired brat before him had cultivated for just over two years to become a two-ring Soul Grandmaster?

Another innate full soul power genius had emerged on the continent?

"Kid, what martial soul did you awaken?"

Dugu Bo asked Mu Yang.

Innate full soul power was a clear sign of potential to reach the Titled Douluo realm, warranting his special attention.

"Senior, I awakened a food-type martial soul."

As he spoke, soul power glimmered in Mu Yang's hand, and a four-inch-long, earthy yellow ginseng sprouted.

"A food-type martial soul? Tsk, what a pity."

Dugu Bo shook his head with a hint of regret.

While a future food-type Titled Douluo was certainly valuable, in Dugu Bo's view, they paled compared to a high-level battle-type Titled Douluo.

After all, the difference between a Level 91 food-type Titled Douluo and one above Level 95 wasn't significant. At most, the higher-level one would have more durable soul power and could produce more soul power food at once.

But if it were a battle-type Titled Douluo, the gap between Level 91 and Level 95 or above was vast.

From a certain perspective, a food-type soul master with innate full soul power was wasting their cultivation talent.

Mu Yang: "…"

What? Pity?

What's that supposed to mean? Are you looking down on food-type soul masters?

One day, when I become a Titled Douluo, I'll challenge you with my food-type martial soul!

Of course, this was just a thought Mu Yang kept to himself. He wouldn't dare say it aloud for fear of being taught a harsh lesson.

Though Dugu Bo felt regretful about Mu Yang's martial soul, his investigation further confirmed the effects of whale glue.

Even though Mu Yang looked pale, as if overworked, his physical fitness was far superior to an average 20th-level soul Grandmaster. Compared to a 30th-level soul Elder, the difference was minimal, meaning he could handle a second soul ring over 1,000 years old.

Dugu Bo then turned to Huo Lie and said, "My promise still stands. If you ever need anything, come to Dugu Mansion in Heaven Dou City."

"Your Eminence, you're too kind~"

Huo Lie cupped his hands respectfully.

"Yan Yan, let's go. We won't be hunting for soul beasts today."

Nodding slightly, Dugu Bo turned and left with his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.

Soul hunting could wait. Once his beloved granddaughter consumed the whale glue and greatly improved her physical fitness, she could attach a higher-quality soul ring.

After all, even without a new soul ring, a soul master's meditation would not go to waste. The soul power cultivated would remain hidden in their body, surfacing once they gained a new ring.

Moreover, higher-quality soul rings contained more energy, leading to greater soul power growth after a breakthrough. Delaying the hunt wouldn't negatively impact her cultivation.

"Phew~"

Once Dugu Bo left, Huo Lie exhaled deeply.

Fortunately, nothing went wrong; otherwise, today could have ended badly.

But on second thought, it seemed he hadn't lost out in this deal.

Since the whale glue's effects would eventually be exposed, the academy had long planned for this. Although the reveal came earlier than expected, it wouldn't cause significant issues.

In return, he gained Dugu Bo's favor, which might prove invaluable someday.

While Dugu Bo's strength wasn't among the top Titled Douluo on the continent, he was still a Titled Douluo. No ordinary eight-ring Soul Douluo could compare.

Whether inviting Dugu Bo to lead a soul hunt or seeking his help during a crisis, this favor would be incredibly useful.

Huo Lie wasn't the only one who felt this way. Mu Yang also thought they'd hit the jackpot.

As a transmigrator, Mu Yang had no intention of missing out on the countless immortal herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Previously, he had worried about how to trick Dugu Bo into handing over these treasures. Now, it seemed using this favor as collateral would suffice.

After all, Dugu Bo didn't understand the true value of immortal herbs. Using this favor to exchange for a few among the countless rare plants in his herb garden was something Dugu Bo would likely agree to.

To ease his conscience, Mu Yang decided that after obtaining the immortal herbs, he would teach Dugu Bo how to store toxins in soul bones to alleviate his poison.

In the future, once he figured out the soul core technique, he would share that with Dugu Bo as well, repaying the favor for the herbs.

There was just one small problem—like Dugu Bo, Mu Yang was clueless about identifying immortal herbs. Even if they were placed before him, he could only recognize a few with distinctive features.

Seek Tang San's help for immortal herb knowledge?

Tsk, forget it.

Compared to Tang Buddha, Mu Yang felt that Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan from Spirit Hall, who also recognized immortal herbs, was a more reliable choice.

Of course, Yue Guan was a secondary option. The best choice would be Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan.

Since immortal herb knowledge wasn't the Breaking Clan's core skill, it was an external resource. With Blazing Academy's reputation and sufficient compensation, it might be possible to convince Yang Wudi to help.

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