Chapter 31: Dugu Bo's Journey to the Stars

Li Luochen observed Flanders, who seemed a bit out of sorts. Soon, Liu Erlong also appeared. Li Luochen noted that her clothes were quite neat, but her face was unusually red. Blushing? Hiss, no way, no way, so soon? My Dean is impressive.

"Ahem, everything tastes delicious this month. Dean, let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend, Dugu Yan." Li Luochen pulled Dugu Yan forward for the introduction.

Flanders and Liu Erlong exchanged puzzled glances. "Didn't he fight with this girl before? How did they reconcile so quickly? Their relationship has even improved? We don't understand the world of young people."

"Ahem, Miss Dugu, I'm Li Luochen's dean, Flanders. We're from Shrek Academy. Although this kid is quite sensible, he can be careless sometimes. You'll need to be patient with him."

Flanders introduced himself in a very formal tone.

"Hello, Dean Flanders. I was wondering if I could join Shrek Academy? I want to attend school with Chen." Dugu Yan bowed slightly and expressed her wish.

"Of course, you can. However, our academy is in Soto City, Barak Kingdom. I'm here in Tiandou City accompanying Xiaochen for training. I hope you're okay with the distance."

Flanders was surprised by Dugu Yan's request. He certainly hoped that Poison Douluo's granddaughter would join them, which would also be beneficial for him.

"No problem, we'll discuss it further when my grandfather returns." Dugu Yan replied happily.

After chatting casually for a while, Li Luochen and Flanders discussed some matters. They planned to stay in Tiandou City for the next six months. Li Luochen noticed the joy in Flanders' eyes and thought to himself, as expected.

Not long after, Li Luochen took Dugu Yan away, saying they were going to explore Tiandou City. Before leaving, he gave Flanders a look that said "You're awesome."

After they left, Dugu Yan asked Li Luochen, "Chen, are the Dean and Sister Erlong in a relationship? He smells like her."

"Maybe. Let's just pretend we don't know." Li Luochen said with a smile. Indeed, girls are more sensitive to such things. It's amazing that my dean won her over so quickly.

The scene shifts to a few minutes earlier.

"Boss Fu... slow down... oh, be gentler."

Liu Erlong's flushed face was full of shyness.

Flanders didn't say anything, looking at Liu Erlong with eyes full of tenderness. Half a month ago, when they were drunk, they decided to get together and marry.

After waking up the next day, they expressed their hidden feelings, and the awkwardness vanished. They became inseparable, like a married couple.

Everything has its first time and countless repetitions. Both were older and, like dry wood meeting a raging fire, their passion was intense.

"Dean, Uncle Erlong, I'm back!"

A loud shout startled the couple, who quickly dressed. Flanders went out to greet the guests, while Liu Erlong tidied up the messy house.

After seeing off Li Luochen and Dugu Yan, they both sighed with relief.

"Sister Erlong, let's continue." Flanders wrapped his arm around Liu Erlong's waist.

"What if Xiaochen comes back? Woo——"

Liu Erlong was still worried about being interrupted, so she covered his mouth. The two resumed their private world, and the bed shook.

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In the southwest of the Tiandou Empire, in Fasno Province, Notting City.

Yu Xiaogang was strolling on the back hill of the academy, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and talking with Tang San.

After a while, Xiao Wu placed a headband made of green leaves and branches on Yu Xiaogang's head.

"Master, don't be so sad all the time. Smile more. Do you think the headband Xiao Wu made is pretty?"

Yu Xiaogang forced a strained smile while looking at the lively Xiao Wu and the calm, wise Tang San.

He knew about the relationship between Tang San and Xiao Wu—they were childhood sweethearts. He was happy for them. Although Xiao Wu's Soft Bone Rabbit martial spirit wasn't of high quality, her spirit skills were strong, making her a genius. He didn't mind their closeness.

"Haha, Xiaosan, do you think the teacher looks good in this, considering her age?"

Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San. It was a rare moment of leisure.

"Quite good-looking, teacher." Tang San answered without hesitation.

Yu Xiaogang was pleased by his disciples' admiration. The green headband indeed looked nice on him.

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Elsewhere, Dugu Bo traveled alone to the Xingluo Empire. He was not very familiar with the Xingluo Empire, where strength was highly valued and everyone revered martial arts. The Xingluo Empire was generally stronger than the Tiandou Empire.

The Xingluo Empire cultivates emperors in the style of raising insects. All Xingluo emperors are Titled Douluo masters, while the emperor emeritus enters the Worship Hall. The White Tiger Sect, under the royal family's jurisdiction, is a key part of the country.

The Xu family of the Xingguan Sect has a good relationship with the royal Dai family. The hereditary grand duke Zhu family is allied with the Dai family. The martial soul fusion skill, Nether White Tiger, is one of the Xingluo Empire's trump cards.

In contrast, power in the Tiandou Empire is more fragmented. Although Emperor Xue Ye is a strong Soul Douluo, his offspring are less impressive. The two notable princes died mysteriously. Crown Prince Xue Qinghe is skilled in governance but lacks high cultivation. The fourth prince, Xue Beng, pretends to be a dandy. The Tiandou Empire is in disarray, with a kingdom like Barak Kingdom within it, pretending to obey while actually defying it.

Dugu Bo's target was the Pozhi clan in Xinglong City, an important city in the Xingluo Empire. The city is located in the southwest of the empire. Traveling from Tiandou City to Xinglong City takes at least half a month, even for a Titled Douluo. 

However, Dugu Bo was not in a hurry. In fact, he had only traveled halfway. He sensed a breakthrough in his soul power; his soul power had reached the peak of level 92, and he anticipated an upgrade in the coming months.

Feeling he was about to break through, Dugu Bo sought a quiet, deserted place, ideal for his advancement.

Three days later, a powerful aura of soul power emanated from him. Dugu Bo opened his eyes and smiled: "Luochen is indeed my lucky star. Not only did he help me overcome the hidden danger of the green scale snake venom, but I also broke through two levels in just one month. My luck has turned. It's time to head to the Xingluo Empire."

Dugu Bo continued his journey towards the Xingluo Empire, crossing the border between Tiandou and Xingluo. Despite the many troops stationed there, Dugu Bo's strength as a level 93 Titled Douluo allowed him to pass unnoticed if he chose to remain hidden.

He entered the Xingluo Empire and proceeded towards Xinglong City, a major city in the southwest of the empire.