The next morning.
The sun rose.
After bidding farewell to his sister, Qian Renxue, Zhou Sidong immediately returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
As for the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, it would stay with his sister for now, acting as a cute little pet.
Before leaving, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger: (..) Zhou Sidong had just sold the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger like that.
Back at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, where he had been absent for a night, Dugu Yan came over upon hearing the news.
"Zhou Sidong, do you have time? My grandfather wants to see you."
Zhou Sidong had just returned to the academy when Dugu Yan informed him that Dugu Bo wanted to see him.
"Your grandfather wants to see me?" Zhou Sidong asked in surprise. "What did the old man say?"
He had arrived in Heaven Dou City the day before yesterday and just enrolled yesterday. Dugu Bo was quite well-informed.
Dugu Yan chuckled. "My grandfather said, six years have passed in a flash, and he doesn't know what the kid who refused to be his disciple looks like now."
Then, Dugu Yan's tone changed, with a hint of questioning.
"Why didn't you want to become my grandfather's disciple back then? You know, there are quite a few people at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and even some people I know, who are begging my grandfather to take them as disciples. But you, you just refused without even considering it."
Hearing this, Zhou Sidong shook his head and smiled wryly. "When your grandfather wanted to take me as a disciple, I already made it very clear. I already have a teacher. You can't expect me to have two teachers, can you? You know that on the continent, every Soul Master can only have one teacher in their lifetime. That's an ironclad rule. I can't just break it like that; it would cause gossip."
Mainly, Zhou Sidong didn't want to have too deep an interaction with Dugu Bo. He had already reunited with his sister and was just waiting to return to the Martial Soul Hall to acknowledge his ancestors.
Destined to be in different worlds from Dugu Bo, they could only have a casual relationship, without too much entanglement.
Dugu Yan shrugged, she had come with her grandfather's mission.
"Alright, I can't argue with you. Do you have time? Shall we go now?"
"So soon?"
Zhou Sidong felt like he was a hot commodity. He had only been in Heaven Dou City for less than three days, and he had already been to three places: the Heaven Dou City Martial Soul Hall, his sister's residence, and the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Now, he was invited by Dugu Bo to go to his residence.
"Lead the way."
Zhou Sidong said without thinking.
He was still thinking about the immortal herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Now that he had the opportunity, Zhou Sidong naturally wanted to take a look.
Dugu Yan nodded in satisfaction after hearing this. After the two of them asked Qin Ming for leave, Qin Ming didn't ask too many questions.
Are you kidding? A Title Douluo wanted to see Zhou Sidong, how could Qin Ming dare to stop them?
Dugu Bo's residence was located in the deepest part of the Sunset Forest, where a mountain had been hollowed out in the center.
Dugu Yan, familiar with the route, led Zhou Sidong toward the Sunset Forest. As the soul beast forest second only to the Star Dou Great Forest on the Douluo Continent, Zhou Sidong saw many soul beasts suitable for his fifth soul ring.
After a morning of travel, Dugu Yan and Zhou Sidong finally arrived at Dugu Bo's residence.
In front of them was a tall mountain, and the air in front was filled with poisonous gas. This was a poison array specifically set up by Dugu Bo, which could effectively isolate the harassment brought by soul beasts.
For Dugu Bo, who liked peace and quiet, this was a necessary measure.
"We're here."
Dugu Yan led Zhou Sidong to this place and then shouted, "Grandpa! I've brought the person you wanted to see!!"
Dugu Yan's voice was so loud that it almost echoed across a hundred meters, naturally reaching Dugu Bo, who was in the mountains.
Dugu Bo picked at his ear and sighed, "When will Yan'er learn to be more ladylike? She won't find a good husband like this."
Although Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan were together for the time being, Dugu Bo didn't seem to think much of their relationship.
Based on his opinion of those old geezers in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and considering Yu Tianheng was the designated next clan leader, his match would have to be a perfect fit. Someone like his granddaughter, though she had him to back her up, what would happen after Dugu Bo passed away? Or perhaps Yu Tianheng would change his mind?
Dugu Bo shook his head, not wanting to think about it anymore. Children and grandchildren have their own fortunes; what was the point of him worrying so much?
Dugu Yan and Zhou Sidong waited outside the mountain for a long time. Finally, a tall figure emerged from the poisonous gas ahead, appearing and disappearing.
This person seemed to be walking on flat ground, as if the poison array was nothing to him.
"Your hair's even greener."
After six years, Zhou Sidong met Dugu Bo again.
Still the standard green head, green eyes, and green robe – the standard three-piece set.
Dugu Bo and Zhou Sidong looked at each other. Just one look, and Dugu Bo recognized that the person was undoubtedly Zhou Sidong.
"Hahaha!"
"Zhou boy, it really is you! I didn't expect you to have the ability to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy. It seems I really underestimated you back then."
Zhou Sidong stepped forward and embraced Dugu Bo, laughing, "Senior Dugu, you're still as impressive as ever. It seems the injuries you sustained back then have healed, and you haven't been left with any lingering problems, right? Are you missing any spare parts?"
"You little brat!" Dugu Bo didn't get angry; instead, he laughed. "You come right up and tease this old man. Perhaps only you would dare to say that. If it were someone else, I would definitely grind them to ashes."
"Grandpa!!!"
Dugu Yan pouted, frowning, her face showing displeasure.
"Your granddaughter is still here. Am I your granddaughter, or is Zhou Sidong your grandson?"
Dugu Bo chuckled awkwardly, and after some coaxing, he finally appeased his granddaughter.
"Yan'er, go back to the academy first. Grandpa has some things to discuss with Zhou Sidong."
Dugu Yan's mouth twitched slightly. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the old man and the young man, she knew something was up between them.
"Alright, alright. I'm just extra baggage here."
Dugu Yan shook her head helplessly, then looked at Zhou Sidong and said, "Remember to come back early. I only gave you three days off."
"Thank you, Sister Yan. I'll remember to come back."
After the old man and the young man watched Dugu Yan leave, Dugu Bo immediately dropped his smile and glanced at Zhou Sidong, saying with displeasure, "Have you thought about those three conditions? Every time I think about owing you those three conditions, I feel uncomfortable. You know, I don't like owing people favors."
"Senior Dugu, this junior saved your life. If it weren't for me, you would have..."
"Stop, stop, stop!!"
Dugu Bo stopped him in time.
"I know you saved me, but don't keep bringing it up. It makes me feel awkward."
Zhou Sidong chuckled and shifted his gaze to the entrance of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
"Senior Dugu, do you have anything valuable at your place?"
Faced with Zhou Sidong's question, Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow. "I'm penniless, alone in the world. What, you want to be a thief? Let me be clear, I have nothing to give you."
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