NOVEL WEB Chapter 82: chapter 82
"Old Poison, what do you mean by this?" Gui mei asked angrily "The Spirit Hall has invited you many times, but you always refused on the grounds that you don't like being restricted. Yet now you've joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan!"
Gui mei was furious. Image and reputation? Forget it. He simply couldn't understand why Dugu Bo made this choice. Once Dugu Bo joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan then their strength would increase drastically. Though his individual combat ability wasn't the strongest but he was a terrifying force in group battles and another problem is Ordinary Titled Douluo below level 95 could no longer withstand his poison, especially with the Snow Swan Kiss in his possession.
Dugu Bo shrugged with a playful smile "What can I say? This little monster promised to take care of me in my old age. And well, I'm getting old. Yan'er will get married someday, so it's time for me to settle down. That's why I agreed to his request." Dugu Bo pointed at Tianlin, his face softening with the warmth of an elder to a younger generation.
Gui mei's eyes narrowed with fury 'It's you again!' he snarled. If this weren't the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, he would have taken action immediately.
But Tianlin wasn't alone. The four Titled Douluo—Chen Xin, Gu Rong, Dugu Bo, and Yin Mengyang—immediately stood in front of him, ready to tear Gui mei apart if he even made a move. Gui mei had no choice but to suppress his murderous intent and his eyes burning with resentment. Tianlin had become his target.
Meanwhile, the younger generation admired Tianlin, who had the protection of four Titled Douluo. It was a level of treatment few could ever dream of.
Because Gui mei had been forced to back down, the ceremony for Tianlin's title could proceed smoothly. His title was Thunder Eagle.
Afterward, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan invited the guests to a feast. However, Gui mei and his Spirit Hall associates were not in the mood to eat They flicked their sleeves and turned to leave, ignoring everyone around them.
At that moment Yu Yuanzhen stood up and addressed the crowd "Old Ghost, don't rush off. I have something to announce. And since your Spirit Hall is here, I'll have you help witness it."
Gui mei turned, curious "What do you want, Old Dragon?"
Yu Yuanzhen chuckled and called out "Tianheng, bring it out!"
"Yes!" Yu Tianheng responded pulling a jewel box from his soul guide. The packaging was exquisite and clearly indicating that what was inside was incredibly valuable.
Tianlin's eyes lit up as he saw Tianheng's excitement. He had a feeling that this announcement was something important and possibly related to Tianheng himself.
"Clan Head Ning, Your Majesty Dugu" Yu Tianheng began with a respectful tone "this is my betrothal gift for you. I have long admired Senior Dugu's granddaughter Miss Dugu Yan and Today, I humbly ask that you help me and that I may have your blessing to marry her."
Tianheng continued with great sincerity "I, Yu Tianheng, swear on my martial soul that I will never let Dugu Yan down in this life. If I break this oath, my martial soul will collapse and I will die!"
A wave of excitement swept through the room. Dugu Bo and Ning Fengzhi both significant figures, were being asked to witness a betrothal and creating a huge stir.
The other guests were taken aback. Dugu Bo had just joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and now, Yu Tianheng was proposing to his granddaughter—this meant a powerful alliance between the second and third largest sects in the world.
Yu Yuanzhen laughed heartily "Clan Head Ning, look at my grandson. He may not be as brilliant as Tianlin, but he's still quite talented. He and Dugu Yan are in love. Don't you think they should be together?"
Ning Fengzhi, smiling slightly, responded, "I have no objections. As for Uncle Dugu's granddaughter, he should of course, make the final decision."
Dugu Bo snorted. He wasn't fond of Yu Tianheng trying to marry his granddaughter but there was nothing he could do His granddaughter had chosen him "You may marry my granddaughter but you must fulfill two conditions: First, before you turn 20, your spirit power must reach level 45 or above and second, you must gain Yan'er's consent. I won't force her to marry anyone she doesn't like."
Yu Tianheng's face lit up "Thank you, Senior Dugu!" he said gratefully. The conditions were tough, but for him they were achievable and his spirit power was already at level 38, and he had a few more years to grow. As for Dugu Yan her heart was already his.
"Congratulations, Tianheng!" Tianlin and the Emperor Team members approached to congratulate him.
Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling surrounded Dugu Yan, who was blushing furiously. This was a stark contrast to her usual confident demeanor but she was clearly overjoyed. Yu Tianheng had proposed in front of so many powerful figures—it was a momentous occasion.
Yu Yuanzhen laughed again "Well done, Tianheng! Now, open the box and give the betrothal gifts to Clan Head Ning and Mr. Dugu!"
Yu Tianheng opened the box and revealing a radiant purple light that shone brightly. The assembled masters could immediately feel the immense soul power contained within.
As the light faded they saw a purple skull inside.
"A head soul bone!" everyone gasped in awe and this was a treasure of immeasurable value.
Yu Yuanzhen smiled, clearly pleased with the reaction "We're not like others who use ordinary thousand-year-old soul bones as betrothal gifts. This skull was obtained by me when I helped hunt a 50,000-year-old poisonous electric salamander. Unfortunately, it only inherited the poison attribute, not the electric attribute, so it's not suitable for our clan but Today however, it finds a perfect owner in Mr. Dugu!"
The poisonous electric salamander, a dragon species had lived for 50,000 years. The poison attribute combined with the rare head soul bone made this an item of unparalleled value.
Dugu Bo finally relented "I accept your sincerity, Old Long and i hope you treat my Yan'er well."
This betrothal gift, along with the oath, confirmed Yu Tianheng's commitment to Dugu Yan, and the alliance between the two clans was now solidified.