"Brother!"
Xue Ke waved at Qian Renxue, then lifted her skirt and trotted forward. She was about ten years old, the age of youthful beauty, like a maiden "leaning on the door, turning her head, smelling the green plums."
Qian Renxue smiled warmly.
"Xiao Ke, come sit here."
After Xue Ke sat down, her eyes curiously scanned Lin Xiao, her cheeks flushed. When Lin Xiao looked at her, she shyly avoided his gaze.
Suddenly, there was a commotion in the distance.
It turned out that Dugu Bo had appeared.
In an instant, all the men around him gathered towards him. Even Qian Renxue and Ning Fengzhi stood up and smiled apologetically at Lin Xiao.
"Lin Xiao, excuse us for a moment, we'll go greet Poison Douluo."
The area around Lin Xiao, which had been lively, now only had Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Xue Ke, and Ning Rongrong left.
Lin Xiao didn't find it strange or feel left out.
The reason for today's banquet was Dugu Bo, and Lin Xiao was able to attend because of Dugu Bo's influence.
Most of the nobles of Heaven Dou City had come. Some who were too busy to leave their affairs sent other family members to attend in their place. Dugu Bo had suddenly become a hot commodity in Heaven Dou City.
However, he had risen to this position by stepping on Yu Yuanzhen.
Among the dignitaries present, only the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had not yet arrived.
"Where's that kid Lin Xiao?!"
"Come show your face!"
Lin Xiao got up and went over again.
Dugu Bo placed his hand on Lin Xiao's shoulder, his tone suddenly turning cold.
"This kid is my disciple, and I treat him the same as Yan Yan."
"If I find out that anyone dares to touch him in the future, don't blame me for turning hostile!"
The atmosphere in the entire venue fell silent.
But soon it became cheerful again, and everyone began to compliment Dugu Bo and Lin Xiao, as if they were all Lin Xiao's relatives.
Lin Xiao's heart remained calm.
Without power or wealth, one's wife despises him and his children resent him.
How can a true man not strive to improve himself?
Riding on someone else's coattails is indeed enjoyable, but "one must be strong himself to forge iron." Otherwise, even if others look up to you, it's just a dog relying on its master's power.
It's harsh, but it's the truth.
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, on the orders of the Clan Master, presents a gift to Poison Douluo!"
Suddenly, a steady voice rang out.
A middle-aged man wearing Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Elder Robes, with a calm demeanor, walked forward with two Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan disciples.
The middle-aged man's gaze fell on Dugu Bo, and there was no resentment or fear in his eyes, but rather a sense of composure.
He clapped his hands, and the two disciples behind him presented a red gift box tied with yellow silk ribbons, and respectfully said, "Poison Douluo, this is a Five Thousand Year Rock Python's left arm Soul Bone, please accept it. In addition, the Clan Master asked me to convey a few words to you."
After speaking, the middle-aged man respectfully bowed, remaining bent over without rising.
Dugu Bo glanced at the red gift box.
If he accepted this gift box, it would mean that the previous conflicts were written off. If he didn't accept this gift box, it could lead to two possible developments: first, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would continue to send gifts, and if this one wasn't enough, they would offer an even more valuable gift; second, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would make various preparations and directly become enemies with Dugu Bo, making plans for a desperate fight and secretly continuing the clan's bloodline.
This Five Thousand Year Rock Python's left arm Soul Bone was already extremely precious.
It seemed that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was serious.
Dugu Bo accepted the Five Thousand Year Rock Python Soul Bone.
"That old dragon is quite sensible."
The other dignitaries present were also extremely surprised. Everyone knew that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had always been domineering. When had they ever been slapped in the face and then eagerly ran up to ask if the person's hand hurt?
Only Ning Fengzhi was inwardly apprehensive.
This Yu Yuanzhen is a remarkable man! Seeing Dugu Bo accept the Soul Bone, the middle-aged man, although distressed, was relieved, a weight lifted from his heart.
The middle-aged man said, "The Clan Master asked me to convey this to Poison Douluo."
"Yu Tianheng, without informing the clan, relentlessly pursued Dugu Yan with extremely inappropriate methods. The clan has dealt with him according to clan law, making an example of him."
"Fifty strokes of the rod, and confinement for one year."
"The Clan Master also said that Poison Douluo is the well-deserved Number One Poison Soul Master, and he concedes defeat. This exchange was purely for learning, and he thanks Poison Douluo for showing mercy. Furthermore, there is a young woman in the clan, 12 years old, beautiful and virtuous. He wonders if she could be betrothed to Poison Douluo's disciple, forming a marital alliance with you? Even as a concubine, to begin with, would be acceptable."
"Let us turn hostility into friendship, and make two families into one..."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo was already very impatient.
"Get out!"
"That old dragon is shameless! He's probably lying in bed right now, still scheming with his little thoughts. Tell him he's dreaming!"
Dugu Bo was truly amused by his audacity.
Yu Yuanzhen, oh Yu Yuanzhen, you son of a bitch! You're still not giving up after being beaten like that!
Before, he wanted Yu Tianheng to pursue Yan Yan, but now he's changing his approach, wanting to marry a clan woman to Lin Xiao! Lin Xiao is only seven years old! Doesn't that old thing Yu Yuanzhen know?! Dugu Bo scolded, releasing his powerful pressure, causing a hint of panic to appear on the middle-aged man's originally composed face.
"Understood, understood."
"Poison Douluo, please don't be offended."
He lowered his head, apologized twice, and then hurriedly left.
Lin Xiao, standing to the side, was also a bit speechless.
One after another, are they blind or what? He didn't believe they didn't know how old he was! It could only be said that these people, for the sake of so-called benefits, completely disregarded human ethics, and didn't even care about the thoughts of their own children.
Cold, without a trace of human warmth...
If the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was like this, how much better could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School be?
"Aunt Ye and Senior Dugu are the best."
Lin Xiao muttered to himself.
The so-called banquet, after the initial novelty, became boring.
It was just a group of people flattering and trying to curry favor with Dugu Bo.
Or just wanting to befriend him.
Ye Qingxian's side seemed interesting, a group of noblewomen gathered together, occasionally giggling, but for Lin Xiao, that place was like a demon's lair, and each of those delicate and gentle aunts were like man-eating demons.
In the end, he didn't dare to go over.
...
By the time the banquet ended, it was already ten o'clock.
Lin Xiao, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling rode home in Ye Qingxian's Carriage.
Dugu Yan curiously examined the Soul Bone in her hand.
Dugu Bo had no use for it, so naturally, he gave it to his precious granddaughter.
But it wasn't appropriate to give it to her in public. Even Dugu Bo had avoided other people's eyes before handing it to Dugu Yan.
Lin Xiao suggested that Dugu Yan absorb it as soon as possible.
"Rock Pythons are known for their defense. Sister Yanyan, this Soul Bone should fill the gaps in your combat power."
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