Chapter 58: Challenge Your Weakness

Meng Bei, with his innate constitution that was immune to the poison of the Green Scale Serpent, was a powerful figure. If he were to marry Dugu Yan, the children they would have could likely eliminate the toxic effects.

At that point, the Dugu family's bloodline could continue!

It could be said that Meng Bei was now the key to the survival of the Dugu family's legacy.

In the past, when the Shrek Academy group went to the Tiandou Royal Academy, Dugu Bo had inquired about Meng Bei from Flander. Unfortunately, by that time, Meng Bei had already left Shrek Academy, and Dugu Bo was unable to find his whereabouts.

However, just recently, Meng Bei led the Shrek team to consecutively defeat five prestigious soul master academies. His fame grew rapidly, and in the final battle, Meng Bei even revealed his soul rings, including a fourth soul ring that was 10,000 years old. This astonishing talent shocked many people.

The news spread quickly.

Dugu Bo soon learned of Meng Bei's achievements.

Meng Bei's talent left Dugu Bo stunned, and it only fueled his greed.

A genius like Meng Bei is a perfect match for my granddaughter. How could I let him fall into the hands of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

Although Meng Bei was already betrothed to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Dugu Bo was the kind of person who acted based on his own desires. To him, a betrothal was nothing. He quickly made up his mind to abduct Meng Bei, even if it meant offending the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

Dugu Bo possessed a treasured item called the Nine-Section Emerald, a top-tier poison with the ability to destroy entire cities.

He was confident that if he placed this treasure into the protective poison array surrounding his mountain, the resulting poisonous barrier would be so powerful that even several Title Douluo would be helpless. For at least a year and a half, he wouldn't need to worry about any external disturbances. This was also the reason he felt bold enough to offend the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Once a year and a half passed, the poisonous barrier would dissipate, and by then, the situation would be irreversible. Even if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect became furious, what could they do?

Would they really be willing to go to war over such a trivial matter?

Dugu Bo knew the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's style of handling things. If he were to provoke the Haotian Sect, the Haotian Sect might very well come knocking on his door, disregarding all consequences. However, with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi would not engage in such a futile effort.

The only issue Dugu Bo faced was how to get his granddaughter to accept this situation.

He knew that his granddaughter had feelings for the young man from the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex family. The boy was decent, but he would never be able to give his granddaughter a future. It would only cause her heartache later on.

On the other hand, Meng Bei could at least provide descendants for his granddaughter.

Moreover, Meng Bei was far superior to the boy from the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex family in every way.

In terms of both appearance and talent, Meng Bei was well-suited for his granddaughter, and age-wise, his granddaughter would benefit from it.

In short, Dugu Bo had firmly decided that Meng Bei would be his granddaughter's husband.

As for whether Meng Bei was willing, that was not Dugu Bo's concern.

Dugu Bo had a thousand ways to make Meng Bei obedient. A thousand and one ways to make him happily compliant!

However, Dugu Bo could not directly confront his granddaughter about it for now. He knew that Dugu Yan was very stubborn. If he told her directly, Dugu Yan would surely refuse with her life.

Dugu Bo did not want to force his granddaughter unless absolutely necessary.

After all, for Dugu Bo, his granddaughter was his only remaining family.

After a brief conversation, Dugu Bo found an excuse to send Dugu Yan out.

Then, Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes and turned to Meng Bei, a thin smile creasing his dry face.

"Meng Bei, how do you find Yan Yan? She's quite nice, isn't she?"

Meng Bei twitched his mouth. This old poison master doesn't think he's being very amiable, does he?

He shook his head inwardly, but on the surface, he maintained a cautious demeanor and replied to Dugu Bo:

"Poison Douluo, Senior, Yan Zi is indeed a fine person, but I'm just not fond of her type. And as far as I know, Yan Zi already has someone she likes, someone from the Tiandou Royal Academy named Yu Tianheng. So, I think it's better if you don't force the issue. What do you think?"

Dugu Bo sneered, "Hmph, you little brat, don't be ungrateful!"

Saying this, Dugu Bo grasped the air with his hand, summoning a powerful soul force, and looked at Meng Bei with a threatening expression.

"I'm giving you half a month. Within this time, you must find a way to make Yan Yan fall for you. I'll assist you from the side. If you fail by the deadline, don't blame me for using force. By then, I doubt your fragile body will be able to withstand it!"

With that, Dugu Bo waved his sleeve and left.

"Oh, and one more thing!"

Dugu Bo turned back, his voice raspy like an old serpent's as he issued a stern warning:

"Don't get too close to this soul beast, especially in front of Yan Yan. Don't say I didn't warn you!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu recoiled in fear and immediately detached herself from Meng Bei's embrace.

Dugu Bo nodded with satisfaction and left.

Once Dugu Bo was gone, Meng Bei comforted Xiao Wu, gently ruffling her hair.

"Don't worry. I'll protect you!"

Xiao Wu, visibly scared, looked at Meng Bei pitifully.

"What should we do? If I stay here, I'll be killed sooner or later!"

Meng Bei thought for a moment. He didn't want to tell Xiao Wu about Tang Hao's presence, so he said:

"For now, we have to play along with the old poison master. We need to delay for time until Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo come to save us. Don't worry, once Rongrong realizes I'm missing, she'll come looking for us soon!"

Xiao Wu felt a glimmer of hope, but she was still terrified.

She feared that even if Sword Douluo and the others rescued them, her identity would not be accepted by them, and then...

But, given the situation, this was the only viable option.

Xiao Wu's mood dropped, and she became deeply worried about the future.

Meng Bei softly comforted her, gently kissing her forehead.

Although Dugu Bo had warned him, Meng Bei felt no fear.

With Tang Hao's protection, he had no worries about his and Xiao Wu's safety.

As for the half-month deadline Dugu Bo had set, Meng Bei wasn't planning to refuse.

Not because he had no choice, but because he wanted to challenge his own weakness.

For a pure-hearted young man like him, resolving this matter with a "little snake" in half a month would certainly be a challenge!

Coincidentally, Meng Bei liked taking on challenging tasks.

After a while, Dugu Bo returned and informed Dugu Yan that Meng Bei would stay here.

"Yan Yan, Meng Bei wants to stay here to cultivate for a while. Go prepare a room for him."

Dugu Yan didn't suspect anything.

"Okay!"

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