Chapter 10: The Annoying Old Man, The Shortsighted Bastard

"...."

Dugu Bo looked at Qian Renxue speechlessly.

So what, you're the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou Empire? Are you trying to be impressive?

You're too embarrassed to lose face, so you want me to lose it for you?

I am a dignified Title Douluo. Don't make me raise my power, or do you think I'm a pet snake?!

"Your Majesty?"

Li Yu looked confused, seemingly unaware of what "Your Majesty" represented.

"Your Majesty is a respectful title used for Title Douluo level experts. Title Douluo is the pinnacle of soul masters!"

Qian Renxue patiently explained, "For example, someone like the Poison Douluo, there are very few people like him on the entire continent!"

But inwardly, she became even more convinced that Li Yu had no background.

If he had any background, he would definitely know what the title "Your Majesty" implied.

Meanwhile, Dugu Bo, hearing Qian Renxue praise him so much, felt secretly pleased but also more irritated.

If she keeps flattering me like this and I can't answer her, won't that slap me in the face even more?

"Title Douluo!"

Li Yu exclaimed, then looked at Dugu Bo with admiration: "It's an honor to meet you, Senior. Can you explain why I'm like this?"

"You..."

Dugu Bo, who had been thinking about how to deflect the situation, didn't expect Li Yu to skip any pleasantries.

Is this how you show respect to a Title Douluo?

But since Qian Renxue had already set him up, he couldn't just lash out.

After thinking for a moment, he could only sternly reply: "Such secrets, with your current cultivation, telling you would harm you. So don't think too much about it!"

After a pause, as if feeling his explanation wasn't convincing enough, he added: "Anyway, it's a good thing that your soul rings have been enhanced due to this stimulation, but remember, don't become arrogant. You must continue to cultivate and not waste this opportunity!"

Qian Renxue silently gave Dugu Bo a thumbs up.

Good job, I never thought of that!

Li Yu inwardly clicked his tongue.

This old man really can make things up!

If I didn't know that they don't know, I would have believed it!

"I see now!"

Li Yu nodded seriously and then glanced at Dugu Bo, his eyes now carrying a charming aura, thanks to the Cross-dressing System.

His gaze had weight.

Someone like Dugu Bo, with his level of power, could easily sense it.

At that moment, under Li Yu gaze, Dugu Bo felt a bit uneasy.

"Mm? What's this? Has he seen through me?"

Dugu Bo cursed inwardly, but his eyes quickly moved away from Li Yu.

Although he didn't want to admit it, the charm Li Yu was emitting was enough to make even him feel a bit heated.

But he was already a grandfather; he definitely couldn't do anything improper.

Moreover, Qian Renxue was still standing nearby!

So, he had no choice but to pretend he didn't notice Li Yu gaze.

Qian Renxue, who had originally been watching the situation with interest, now felt a slight discomfort as the atmosphere suddenly became silent.

Li Yu gaze had remained fixed on Dugu Bo, not even looking at her, his "husband"!

This made her feel a bit uneasy in her heart.

Even though she was in a female form, she was still Xue Qinghe, a great man!

Her wife was looking at someone else with such an affectionate gaze—who could stand this?

What made it worse was that the one receiving these "affectionate glances" was an old man, and a powerful one at that!

Qian Renxue felt even more uncomfortable.

"Cough, cough!"

She lightly coughed twice and positioned herself between Li Yu and Dugu Bo.

"Qinghe thanks the Poison Douluo for his assistance!"

"Now that the matter is settled, Li Yu has already absorbed the soul ring. In that case, we'll head back to Heaven Dou Empire City!"

Qian Renxue face was sincere, but anyone could see the wariness on her face.

"...Your Highness, please go ahead."

Dugu Bo lips twitched.

Well, well, who are you guarding against?

Do you really think I'm interested in your delicate wife?

He cursed inwardly, glancing at Li Yu, muttering "little demon" under his breath before turning to leave.

"Whoo!"

Qian Renxue secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as if she had sent away a formidable enemy.

But just then.

Li Yu voice suddenly rang out: "Poison Douluo, please wait!"

"Huh?!" Qian Renxue eyes narrowed.

"Huh?" Dugu Bo was startled.

Both of them stopped and looked at Li Yu again.

Qian Renxue clenched her fists and thought to herself, "Damn, I shouldn't have forced Dugu Bo into this. What if Li Yu actually falls for this old man?"

It's just a Title Douluo. We have plenty of them at the Martial Soul Hall!

I'll be one sooner or later!

And I'm still young! I'm almost a Soul Saint!

Li Yu can't possibly be confused about whose talent is greater, can he?

But Li Yu can't be blamed for this. After all, his background is humble!

It's all this damn old man's fault!

That annoying old man really is despicable!

Dugu Bo mind was equally conflicted: "Damn, this Xue Qinghe, did he secretly tell this little demon that everything I said earlier was made up?"

Is he really trying to make me look bad?

It's just an empire, why is he making such a big deal out of it?

If he works hard, with his talent, he'll be a Title Douluo sooner or later. By then, what's the empire to him?

I'm not even an emperor, but who dares not give me face?

That short-sighted bastard!

Both of them had their own thoughts.

The only thing in common was that their eyes were both serious, as if something major was happening!

Li Yu, unaware of their internal thoughts, still kept his gaze fixed on Dugu Bo.

Taking a deep breath, he spoke calmly: "Senior, do you ever feel a tingling sensation in your ribs on rainy days? And it gradually intensifies..."

Li Yu followed Xiao Sanzi's advice and began to diagnose Dugu Bo.

As expected.

Once he finished speaking, Qian Renxue looked utterly confused.

But Dugu Bo was struck as if by lightning, his eyes fixed on Li Yu.

"You... how did you know?!"