Chapter 101: Poison Douluo’s Compromise

Poison Douluo's face was ashen. He was a dignified Titled Douluo, an honored guest of the Heaven Dou imperial family, a man of immense status… yet his granddaughter was actually begging someone in front of him?

And not just anyone, but an obscure young man?

The most notable title he had was being a teacher at Blue Tyrant Academy?

No way, no way—if word got out, wouldn't Butthole Pass (a mocking insult for Chrysanthemum Douluo) and the others laugh their heads off?

Poison Douluo didn't blame his granddaughter, but he found Zhou Sheng'an increasingly unpleasant to look at.

"Young man, how did you deceive my granddaughter?"

Poison Douluo narrowed his eyes and asked, releasing some of his aura instinctively to suppress Zhou Sheng'an.

"…" Zhou Sheng'an's mouth twitched.

Suddenly, he recalled the last simulation—this old poison freak had actually been his disciple back then. If not for being besieged by Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu, he might have even become a god!

Should he redo it now and take in another big disciple?

As Zhou Sheng'an was lost in thought, Tang Xiao released his aura as well, counteracting Poison Douluo's soul power.

Tang Xiao's expression was grim as he said in a deep voice, "Poison Douluo, do not be rude. Mr. Zhou is now the Honorary Patriarch of our Clear Sky Sect. Becoming his enemy means becoming an enemy of our entire sect!"

Poison Douluo's pupils shrank. Although the Clear Sky Sect had retreated from the world, its top-level strength remained unchanged.

They had more than one Titled Douluo, and yet they were willing to let Zhou Sheng'an be their Honorary Patriarch?

What kind of magic did this kid possess?

Dugu Yan hurriedly grabbed Poison Douluo's sleeve, anxiously saying, "Grandfather, don't be rude to Teacher Zhou! Teacher Zhou can cure our poison! And Teacher Zhou is also your…"

She wanted to say 'your teacher' but couldn't bring herself to say it.

She couldn't reveal any critical information about the simulator.

"In any case, Teacher Zhou is amazing! Grandfather, if you keep being rude to him, I won't talk to you anymore!" Dugu Yan puffed up her cheeks, staring at Poison Douluo seriously.

Poison Douluo froze for a moment. Tang Xiao and his granddaughter were both speaking on Zhou Sheng'an's behalf, making him feel even more uncomfortable.

As someone incredibly stubborn, other people's opinions rarely influenced him. Only if he personally experienced Zhou Sheng'an's strength would he acknowledge it; otherwise, he wouldn't change his mind!

Poison Douluo took a deep breath and asked, "How exactly can you cure it?"

Zhou Sheng'an shook his head with a smile. "I don't know what you're talking about."

Poison Douluo sneered and looked at Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan quickly said, "Grandfather, you need to give Teacher Zhou some time! And Teacher Zhou can even help you break through Level 91! So you have to respect him!"

She looked at Zhou Sheng'an, wishing she could tell her grandfather everything that had happened in the simulation.

Unfortunately, she couldn't say it out loud!

Poison Douluo frowned, puzzled as he looked at Dugu Yan.

Zhou Sheng'an raised an eyebrow at her as well—he hadn't expected that she was also a player of the Goddess Simulator.

If so, then there must be quite a few players of the Goddess Simulator out there.

"Sorry, I don't understand what you're talking about." Zhou Sheng'an shook his head. 

Although he was no longer in danger, he still didn't want to expose his knowledge of the simulator to avoid trouble.

Dugu Yan grew anxious and quickly said, "Teacher Zhou, please don't lower yourself to my grandfather's level. I apologize on his behalf!"

As she spoke, she immediately bowed at a ninety-degree angle in apology.

"!!!" Poison Douluo's eyes nearly burst into flames—was his granddaughter here just to embarrass him?!

Dugu Yan continued, "I know Teacher Zhou can remove the poison in our bodies, which is why I brought Grandfather here. I truly apologize for any trouble we've caused, but you're our only hope, Teacher Zhou! Please save us!"

After speaking, she suddenly lowered herself and knelt.

"If Teacher Zhou can save us, I'm willing to serve you for a lifetime!" Dugu Yan declared sincerely.

"…" Zhou Sheng'an was momentarily stunned, completely unprepared for her boldness.

Poison Douluo hurriedly tried to help his granddaughter up, but Dugu Yan refused, tears streaming down her face.

She said sternly, "Grandfather! Please don't stop me—you're forcing me into a corner!"

Poison Douluo froze in place, dumbstruck.

The despair in Dugu Yan's eyes was heartbreaking.

This was his beloved granddaughter, the one he cherished and protected above all else, the one he couldn't bear to see suffer!

Zhou Sheng'an let out a helpless chuckle and quickly stepped forward to help Dugu Yan up.

As he bent down, the stack of documents tucked under his arm suddenly scattered to the ground. They were all customized soul ring allocation plans for the students of Blue Tyrant Academy.

"Rustle—"

As Zhou Sheng'an helped Dugu Yan up, everyone's eyes turned toward the scattered papers.

The Tang siblings immediately bent down to pick them up, but upon reading the contents, they froze, deep in thought.

Poison Douluo had initially remained motionless, still focused on his granddaughter. But when he noticed Tang Xiao's strange reaction, he glanced at the documents as well—then he was completely stunned.

"This…"

Reaching the level of a Titled Douluo meant being a theoretical master of soul cultivation, far surpassing any so-called 'Grandmaster' at the Soul Grandmaster level.

As such, Poison Douluo could immediately recognize the immense value in Zhou Sheng'an's documents!

One word—brilliant!

He never could have come up with this himself, and now that he had seen it, he felt utterly enlightened!

"Alright, I'll agree to help you," Zhou Sheng'an said with a smile. "However, I've never studied poison-type martial spirits before, so I'll need some time to research."

"It's enough that Teacher Zhou is willing to help us. We are extremely grateful—we must prepare a grand gift for you!"

Dugu Yan's tears turned into a bright smile.

Zhou Sheng'an shook his head, not particularly caring about any grand gifts.

After expressing her gratitude, Dugu Yan suddenly grabbed Poison Douluo and dragged him away.

Still absorbed in Zhou Sheng'an's documents, Poison Douluo was pulled along without any resistance.

…

After stepping outside, Dugu Yan's expression darkened. She quickened her pace, leaving Poison Douluo behind. It took him a moment to react before he hurried to catch up.

"Yan'er, wait for Grandfather—Grandfather…"

Poison Douluo hesitated.

"You promised not to doubt Teacher Zhou, but you went back on your word!" Dugu Yan fumed.

Poison Douluo sighed helplessly. "He's so young—how could I trust him so easily? And you are my granddaughter—who could make you bow so low? No one should have that right!"

"Teacher Zhou does!" Dugu Yan insisted. "Grandfather, if you still consider me your granddaughter, then stop questioning Teacher Zhou, okay?"

She looked up at Poison Douluo, tears streaming down her face.

Poison Douluo's heart softened instantly. "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you!"

Only then did Dugu Yan wipe away her tears and huff, "Hmph. Grandfather, we must properly thank Teacher Zhou. I want to gather some herbs for him—you won't stop me, right?"

"If Yan'er wants to take every herb from the medicine garden, Grandfather won't say a word!"

Poison Douluo declared boldly.