Chapter 86: Returning to Shrek Academy, Provocation?

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It took about five days for Dugu Bo to return. Dai Tianxing's intuition told him that Dugu Bo had become even more unfathomable. Could it be that he had broken through again?

However, he didn't dare to ask about the secrets of a Title Douluo—that would be suicidal behavior. He simply served as a guard.

Dugu Bo directly brought Li Luochen and Dugu Yan to his own practice room, releasing his spirit. A nine-headed giant snake appeared, its entire body covered in thick crimson scales, leaving both Li Luochen and Dugu Yan stunned.

Even more outrageous was Dugu Bo's spirit ring configuration: two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red. This was the optimal and most exquisite configuration for a Title Douluo in this era. Dugu Yan kept rubbing her eyes, thinking she hadn't slept well.

Li Luochen's jaw dropped so wide you could fit a bowl in it. He couldn't believe that a single Ten-Headed Fiery Yang Snake inner core could transform Dugu Bo like this?

"Hahaha, let me tell you what happened when I absorbed the inner core... Yes, just like that, my spirit evolved into the Nine Headed Heavenly Snake King. My ninth spirit ring transformed into a hundred-thousand-year level, all my spirit skills mutated, and my spirit power reached the peak of level ninety-six."

Dugu Bo excitedly recounted his experience. After all, it was extraordinary—could a Title Douluo's spirit rings really mutate? Besides divine trials, only top-tier tests could increase the age of spirit rings. How could the Ten-Headed Fiery Yang Snake inner core have such an effect?

Li Luochen didn't feel like saying anything anymore. He felt his luck wasn't great, but Dugu Grandpa's luck was much better. However, it wasn't a loss. Li Luochen thought that Dugu Bo could now fight against two powerful opponents simultaneously.

The outcome was still uncertain. Dugu Bo now truly had the qualifications to challenge the ninety-nine-level Extreme Douluo. Perhaps within ten years, Dugu Bo would undergo a qualitative change.

Li Luochen pondered whether to trade an immortal herb with Qian Renxue for a top-quality torso bone. Dugu Bo was only missing a torso bone, and with his cultivation, it needed to be at least eighty thousand years old, preferably from a snake. That would be hard to find.

He didn't know if Qian Renxue would agree to the exchange or if she would covet the origin of the celestial herb. It might be better to wait. This little angel had many thoughts; who knows what she might think.

"By the way, Chen'er, this is for you." Dugu Bo took out a pinkish-white object from his spirit tool and threw it to Li Luochen.

Upon catching it, Li Luochen realized it was a spirit bone! Moreover, it was a head spirit bone, at least fifty thousand years old.

"Grandpa, what is this?" Li Luochen asked.

"This is from the Sunset Forest, the final overlord I knew of—a sixty-thousand-year-old Three-Eyed Demon Fox. For some reason, it suddenly went mad and attacked me. I killed it, and it dropped this head spirit bone. I, Yan Yan, and you already have spirit bones, so we don't need it. Since you have a brain, I'll give it to you. Maybe you can make use of its value."

Dugu Bo spoke straightforwardly. The Three-Eyed Demon Fox's head spirit bone was the Charm Skull of Spiritual Condensation, best suited for a charm-type soul master. On the continent, it seemed most suitable for Hu Liena of the Spirit Hall, who possessed the Celestial Fox spirit, inherently focused on charm.

This spirit bone could be traded, but apparently, it originally belonged to Xiao Wu. It seemed there was no share for her; she was destined to become a spirit ring and spirit bone. She could blame her ignorance of human nature's treachery.

Currently, Li Luochen was in the late stage of level fifty-nine, needing at least half a year to break through to Soul Emperor. Dugu Yan was already at level sixty-eight, soon to reach Soul Sage. With her talent, her seventh spirit ring could easily be a hundred-thousand-year level. Xiao Wu would be a good choice.

However, it seemed Tang Hao was protecting her, making it somewhat difficult, but not a big issue. Take one step at a time. Leaving it to Qian Renxue wasn't impossible either, and she could obtain a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone with two life-saving spirit skills: teleportation and invincible golden body, which were very suitable for Li Luochen and Dugu Yan.

Additionally, there was the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone, also fitting for Li Luochen and Dugu Yan. These two spirit bones couldn't be left to Tang San. Later, take away the Boundless Sea Divine Cover, allowing Dugu Yan to obtain the Sea God's divine trial and see how Tang San could rise.

Li Luochen had already planned the path ahead, slowly cutting off Tang San's opportunities. Dead friends are better than a poor self. Blame yourself for possessing too much; if you can't defend it now, that's your problem.

A few days later, Li Luochen and others headed to Suotuo City. Li Luochen wanted to visit home. Flender didn't go; he now had a daughter and entrusted the academy to Zhao Wuji, only needing to return occasionally. Most of his time was spent in Tian Dou City with his daughter and Liu Erlong.

Li Luochen wrote a letter in advance to Qian Renxue, informing her that he would return to Suotuo City to seclude himself for half a year to fully master the Killing God Domain—do not disturb.

Seeing the words "do not disturb" almost made Qian Renxue explode with anger, her 36D nearly bursting. Li Luochen's words clearly implied she was troublesome, telling her not to bother him unless necessary. This was the first time Qian Renxue had been put down by a man.

But she was helpless. Li Luochen's earlier suggestions had genuinely helped her, and she had already started improving. Compared to three years ago, there would definitely be results. She had even decided to crown him as the National Teacher after successfully seizing power, but now she was angered to the point of chest pain.

While this tsundere little angel was fuming, Li Luochen had already set off on the road home.

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A few days later, Shrek Academy

"Ah—long time no see! It's been about two years since I've been to this academy. Nostalgic!"

Li Luochen looked at the somewhat shabby school gate. He had been away from Shrek Academy for two years, spending half a year in Tiantou City and a year and a half training in the City of Slaughter. Two whole years!

Full of emotions, indeed, the feeling of home was wonderful. Though the academy was somewhat makeshift, Li Luochen loved the tranquil atmosphere here—it gave a sense of serenity leading to far-reaching goals.

"Yo! What a beauty! Miss, would you be interested in spending a pleasant night with this young master?"

An ostentatious voice broke the tranquility. A person around 1.8 meters tall, broad-shouldered, with a handsome face exuding a few rugged features, long golden hair flowing down to his waist, stood there.

His eyes were eerie, double-pupiled, deep blue irises emanating an inner coldness. Half-closed eyes flickered with evil light.

At this moment, looking at Dugu Yan, he was practically drooling. This person was none other than Dai Mubai.

Behind him, the leader of the Seven Monsters of Shrek, the Evil-Eyed White Tiger Dai Mubai, though now more accurately called the Evil-Eyed Lustful Tiger. He was planning to enjoy himself in Suotuo City when he saw Dugu Yan and was astonished by her beauty.

Due to consuming the Daffodil Jade Flesh Bone and the Yearning Heartbroken Red, Dugu Yan's beauty greatly increased. Across the entire Douluo Continent, only Qian Renxue could surpass her slightly, while Bibi Dong's beauty was just about on par with Dugu Yan.

Li Luochen, who had just been reminiscing, was interrupted, and the provocation was directed at Dugu Yan. Instantly, killing intent leaked out! His eyes turned blood-red. Although Li Luochen and Dugu Yan hadn't taken the final step, they had already been deeply intimate.

Someone dared to flirt with Dugu Yan right in front of him—how could Li Luochen tolerate this? He immediately unleashed the pressure of a Soul King combined with the Killing God Domain towards Dai Mubai.

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