Chapter 82: Chapter 82: The Dragon Has a Reverse Scale – Touch It and Die
The sun set and rose again, marking the dawn of a new day.
Heaven Dou Empire, Tianshui City.
This was a city located in the northernmost reaches of the Heaven Dou Empire.
At the same time, it was also a frontier city that defended against the Soul Beasts of the extreme north.
Not only that.
One of the Five Great Elemental Academies—Tianshui Academy—was situated here.
After arranging all his affairs, Yunxiao also arrived in Tianshui City.
At this moment, inside a private room on the third floor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Hotel in Tianshui City.
Yunxiao, Dugu Bo, and Dugu Yan sat facing each other.
"Old Poison, Yanzi."
"It's been a while since we last met. How have you been?"
After the three of them had ordered their dishes, Yunxiao was the first to speak.
Unexpectedly, not long after he had arrived in Tianshui City, he had run into Dugu Bo and his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, on the streets.
This… was quite a fortunate coincidence.
"Hahaha, Your Excellency Yunxiao, thank you for your concern."
"It's been two years since we last saw you after you went into seclusion."
"That's right, Brother Yunxiao. It's been almost two years since we met."
"Since we've had the rare fortune of running into each other in Tianshui City, you must treat us to a lavish meal."
After two years, encountering Yunxiao again—the benefactor who had saved their Dugu family—filled both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan with immense joy.
—Knock—Knock—Knock—
After the three of them chatted for a while, a series of knocks sounded at the door of the private room.
"Come in!"
Upon receiving permission, several maids dressed in elegant qipaos filed in gracefully.
After placing a series of exquisite dishes on the table, the maids promptly exited the room.
At this moment, after pouring wine for both of them, Yunxiao voiced the question on his mind.
"By the way, Old Poison, Yanzi."
"Why have the two of you come to Tianshui City?"
From their earlier conversation, Yunxiao had learned that Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan had already been staying in Tianshui City for over half a month.
If he remembered correctly, the grandfather-granddaughter pair didn't have any relatives or friends here in Tianshui City.
This… made him quite curious.
Faced with Yunxiao's question, neither of them showed any intention of hiding the truth.
Immediately, Dugu Bo began explaining their purpose in a measured tone.
"Your Excellency Yunxiao, it's quite simple."
"Some time ago, Yanzi just broke through to the fiftieth rank."
"So, I brought her to the extreme north to obtain a Soul Ring."
"Oh, Yanzi has already reached the fiftieth rank?"
Hearing Dugu Bo's explanation, Yunxiao suddenly understood.
Dugu Yan's current Martial Soul was an ice-attribute True Dragon Martial Soul.
Therefore, when choosing Soul Rings, it was only natural to seek ice-attribute Soul Beasts.
And for ice-attribute Soul Beasts, the extreme north was the perfect place to look.
Glancing at Dugu Yan, Yunxiao suddenly realized something strange—he couldn't discern her Soul Power level?
This… was quite puzzling.
"Hehehe, Brother Yunxiao."
"Are you wondering why you can't see my Soul Power level?"
Noticing Yunxiao's curious gaze, Dugu Yan revealed a mysterious smile.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo made no move to stop her.
Observing Dugu Yan's cheerful expression and then Dugu Bo's relaxed demeanor, Yunxiao pondered for a moment before speaking slowly.
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be a Soul Bone, right?"
"And not just any Soul Bone, but a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone from your fifth Soul Ring."
Two years ago, when Dugu Yan was still in her forties.
At that time, she didn't possess this concealment ability.
But now, two years later.
After spending over half a month in Tianshui City.
She was likely there to obtain her fifth Soul Ring.
And upon breaking through to the fiftieth level.
Dugu Yan gained this concealment ability.
All these signs indicate.
She must have acquired a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone.
After all, it's quite common.
For a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast to drop a Soul Bone.
"Ah, Brother Yunxiao."
"Being so straightforward, aren't you afraid you'll never find a girlfriend?"
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Hearing Yunxiao expose her secret, Dugu Yan couldn't help but tease him.
Indeed, just as Yunxiao had guessed.
While obtaining her fifth Soul Ring.
Dugu Yan was incredibly lucky to acquire a thirty-thousand-year Head Soul Bone.
Apart from significantly boosting her spiritual power.
This Soul Bone also granted her a skill called "Concealment."
With just a small amount of Soul Power.
She could hide her Soul Power level and aura.
—Hum—Hum—Hum—
Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Black, Black.
Five Soul Rings slowly lit up around Dugu Yan.
Then, a pair of ice-blue dragon horns appeared on her forehead.
"Hehehe, Brother Yunxiao."
"Just as you guessed, I did obtain a thirty-thousand-year Soul Bone..."
Dugu Yan proceeded to explain everything in detail.
Seeing her willingly reveal the secret of her Soul Bone, Dugu Bo didn't object.
If it were anyone else, he would never have allowed Dugu Yan to disclose such information.
After all, a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone.
Is a treasure known as the "Blood River Treasure."
Exposing it could easily invite danger.
But when it came to Yunxiao, the savior of their Dugu family.
There was no need for secrecy.
Not to mention a mere thirty-thousand-year Soul Bone.
If Yunxiao desired it, Dugu Bo would even consider sending Dugu Yan to him.
After all, a grandson-in-law like Yunxiao.
Is an unparalleled existence on the Douluo Continent.
"Yanzi, you should avoid exposing your Soul Bone in the future."
"Remember, a single Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone can trigger a massacre."
"And don't forget."
"You've already thoroughly offended the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"Yu Yuanzhen won't let this go so easily."
The trust shown by the grandfather-granddaughter pair.
Warmed Yunxiao's heart.
Still, a reminder was necessary.
"Oh, Yu Yuanzhen, is it..."
"Your Excellency Yunxiao, thank you for the reminder. This old man understands."
As a seasoned veteran, Dugu Bo grasped the implication behind Yunxiao's words.
When he chose to confront the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
He had already prepared for such consequences.
Even so.
Some things were simply unavoidable.
As the saying goes, a dragon has a reverse scale—touch it, and death follows.
And Dugu Yan was his only family, his only reverse scale.
Even if time rewound to that moment, he would make the same choice again.
Watching Dugu Bo's resolute stance against Yu Yuanzhen.
Yunxiao couldn't help but feel worried for this rare friend of his.
Old Poison only had a ninety-three Titled Rank.
It seemed.
He probably couldn't defeat that old dragon Yu Yuanzhen with his ninety-fifth rank.
At this thought, Yunxiao suddenly remembered something.
Then, he slowly took out a few items.
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