Chapter 111: Gu Xuan's Strength (Please Subscribe, Please Send Monthly Tickets!)

Watching Gu Xuan suddenly shout Ning Rongrong, Chen Xin also wore an exasperated expression, not knowing what to say.

Ning Rongrong heard Gu Xuan's call, and a happy smile appeared on her cute face: "The Nine Treasures are famous; the second is Speed!"

A Nine‑colored Treasure Tower instantly materialized in Ning Rongrong's hand, a streak of light flew toward Gu Xuan, and the eight dragon swords behind Gu Xuan had already been retracted; the sword wings unfolded, ready to take flight.

Who knew that at this moment Gu Rong's playful spirit surged, lighting the eighth Soul Ring; a spatial portal appeared before Gu Xuan, who didn't brake and rushed through it, then another portal opened before Chen Xin, and Gu Xuan dove straight into Chen Xin's arms.

Chen Xin's Seven Killing Sword retracted, condensing soul power into a blunt great sword that, like a ping‑pong paddle, slapped Gu Xuan away.

Gu Xuan, having just used so many skills in succession, experienced a brief vacuum of soul power and could not activate the fourth Soul Ring to escape for a moment.

Being flung away by a sword, he wasn't injured, but his head was reeling.

But how could he have known that old Gu Rong, that old "ding", disregarded martial etiquette?

The Gu Xuan who was sent flying backward passed straight through the rear portal, teleporting again to Chen Xin's side, and another sword‑slap portal attacked from the front.

"Bang!"

Gu Xuan was thus toyed with by the two old men at their fingertips.

Ning Rongrong covered her mouth and giggled at the scene; she no longer felt the worry she had a year ago when Gu Rong handled Gu Xuan. Though Gu Xuan brother is kind to her and especially handsome, he's just too mischievous, so a little discipline now and then is fine.

After being used as a tennis racket seven or eight times, Gu Xuan finally forced his soul power to activate the fourth soul skill, teleporting to Ning Rongrong's side and hoisting her in his arms as a shield.

"Stop! Stop! You two are long‑renowned, highly respected Titled Douluo; how can you disregard martial etiquette?" Gu Xuan shouted at Gu Rong, holding the bewildered Ning Rongrong.

Gu Rong smiled faintly, nonsensically: "No matter how esteemed, I'm still your grandfather; I let you kid be out of sync, old Sword‑Head is giving you a tight skin."

"And haven't you noticed, old Sword‑Head's few sword slaps actually implanted eight strands of his mastered Seven Killing Sword Intent into your body; as long as you digest them well, your External Soul Bone won't be disgracing its reputation."

Gu Xuan naturally felt the eight additional Seven Killing Sword Intents inside him, attached at the junction of his spine and the dragon sword.

But is it necessary? Must it be done this way? Couldn't you just hand it to me on the ground? Why insist on this method?

"Second Uncle! You've been corrupted by my grandfather, that old Ding!"

Blushing in Gu Xuan's arms, Ning Rongrong stifled a laugh and whispered into his ear: "Brother, why don't you put me down? I'm not a child anymore; I've grown up."

Hearing that, Gu Xuan finally felt the two soft masses in front of him taking shape, hurriedly set Ning Rongrong down, patted her little head, and gently said: "Rongrong, brother isn't taking advantage of you; those two old men are being too overbearing. Without your protection, brother feels uneasy."

Seeing Gu Xuan speak while shrinking back and watching Chen Xin and Gu Rong's expressions, Ning Rongrong's shyness faded a bit, and a cute smile appeared on her face.

Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue: "Isn't it because Gu Xuan brother is so infuriating, always making Sword‑Grandpa and Bone‑Grandpa worry? Giving you a tight skin is actually good."

Gu Xuan looked at Ning Rongrong in disbelief, catching her smug expression, and couldn't help but feel his brain about to explode.

"Fine, Rongrong, it's because brother thinks of you all the time; I didn't expect you to think of me like this," Gu Xuan said irritably.

Ning Rongrong covered her forehead, tears welling, and said: "Brother, if you keep poking my head like this, Rongrong won't stay smart anymore."

Seeing Ning Rongrong act pitiful, looking too damn cute, Gu Xuan helplessly blew on her forehead.

Chen Xin returned to Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi's side; the three old men smiled aunt‑like, and Chen Xin suddenly said: "Fengzhi, no kidding, looking at Rongrong and Xuan'er they seem quite a match."

Ning Fengzhi's smile froze, then he glanced at Gu Rong and said: "Uncle Gu, what do you think?"

Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Gu Rong immediately suppressed his aunt‑like grin of wanting to hold a grandson, thought for a moment, and recalled Li Li's attitude toward Gu Xuan during the two months away, which was actually similar to Ning Rongrong's.

Gu Rong sometimes couldn't help but marvel at Gu Xuan's charming roguishness; besides, he's not a rigid person—men having three wives and four concubines is normal, especially since having more Soul Master offspring further amplifies the martial soul.

But the problem is Gu Xuan's first girlfriend is Dugu Bo's granddaughter, which complicates things.

If the second girlfriend were Li Li, it would be fine; after all, Li Li is a commoner Soul Master, her parents' martial souls are ordinary spiders, and Li Li's Human Face Demon Spider is a benign mutation.

Li Li lacks a powerful background, so even if she follows Gu Xuan later, she wouldn't need much; a title would suffice.

But Ning Rongrong is different; she wields the Seven Treasure Glazed Tower martial soul and will become the next sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect.

"Ahem." Gu Rong coughed, showing that his heart harbored some selfish feelings about Ning Rongrong's reliance on Gu Xuan.

After all, Gu Xuan may act carefree, but his grandfather can't be like that.

"Sect Master." Gu Rong didn't address Ning Fengzhi by name, but said formally: "If it were my opinion, even though Xuan'er is already engaged to Yan Yan, if Rongrong can get along with Xuan'er, I hope Rongrong can unite with Xuan'er."

Then Gu Rong extended two fingers: "Two points."

"First, Rongrong's talent needs no elaboration, nor does Xuan'er's; the probability that their offspring inherit both martial souls and exceptionally high innate soul power is not low."

"Second, Xuan'er now bears the inheritance of the two Great Dragon Kings; his prospects of breaking through that realm are also high, and he could even ascend together with Rongrong. From these angles, as long as their relationship is sound, nothing else matters."

Listening to Gu Rong, Ning Fengzhi also began to ponder; indeed, Gu Rong's reasoning was sound—if Gu Xuan were a bit more ordinary, he wouldn't have considered this.

But the current Gu Xuan is far from ordinary; he's practically a monster—his fourth Soul Ring has already reached a terrifying 30,000 years, and his future is evident.

After a while, Ning Fengzhi sighed: "Children have their own fortunes; let them see their own fates."

Ning Fengzhi's words undoubtedly affirmed Gu Rong's intention, though he didn't state it outright.

At this moment, Gu Xuan pulled Ning Rongrong over and said: "Grandpa, Second Uncle, you can see my strength now, right? To put it briefly, subduing a Soul Emperor is a piece of cake; as for a Soul Saint… can't beat me or outrun me?"

Hearing Gu Xuan, Ning Fengzhi and Jian Gu couldn't help but shake their heads and laugh; the kid's talent is extraordinary, a bit airy, but not a big problem.

Gu Rong thought of something and said: "You received the inheritance of the two Great Dragon Kings, right? Why haven't I seen you use it?"

Gu Xuan smiled helplessly and replied: "I do want to use it, but it drains too much soul power; my Fear Claw and Sword Dragon's Eight Wings are more practical. I estimate that after I break through to Soul King, I might barely tap the Great Dragon Kings' inherited skills."

Listening, Ning Fengzhi and Jian Gu nodded; indeed, the two Great Dragon Kings aren't ordinary Titled Douluo—they were once god‑level beings, and even weakened countless times, their inherited skills aren't casually usable by a minor soul sect.

Even if this soul sect could slay a Soul Emperor.

After critiquing Gu Xuan and telling him not to be so airy, he gave countless reminders before sending him back with Dugu Bo to the Tian Dou Royal Academy.

Ning Rongrong went to the Seven Treasure Academy; as the academy is newly founded, it needs a batch of geniuses to uphold its reputation.

……

Seven Treasure City is not far from Tian Dou City, only half a day's ride by carriage; of course, Gu Xuan and Dugu Bo needn't travel that way—Gu Xuan's sword wings extended behind him, and the two rode forward, one ahead and one behind, toward the Tian Dou Royal Academy.

In an hour's time, the two returned to the Tian Dou Royal Academy; just before arriving, Gu Xuan retracted the Sword Dragon's Eight Wings and let Dugu Bo carry his flight.

Now Dugu Bo is already level 92; after solidifying his strength, taking the Ascending Soul Pill and Barrier‑Breaking Pill should make reaching level 93 no problem.

Carrying Gu Xuan for a while isn't a big issue.

Back at the academy, Gu Xuan and Dugu Bo went straight to the office of the three senior instructors; the Dream‑Divine Machine trio, upon seeing Gu Xuan who had vanished for months, were slightly stunned, for Gu Xuan had changed greatly in temperament and appearance.

Had Gu Xuan not introduced himself, they would have thought Dugu Bo had brought them a new student.

After Gu Xuan's report, he left; he went to the villa to find Yu Tianheng and the others. It's been several months since we last saw each other—I don't know how Yu Tianheng and the others have improved.

This is Gu Xuan's first batch of core followers; even if they ultimately cannot be brought under his command, they are still a considerable force of his, so naturally he cannot be indifferent toward them.

After all, the investment has already been made; we can't afford not to break even.

ps: Fix typos first, then revise.

This chapter will demonstrate Gu Xuan's strength; after that, there's no need to go into detail about his skills when he shows off.

Then there is a shift in Ning Fengzhi's mindset, laying the groundwork for later bringing Ning Rongrong into the fold.

To keep the nitpickers from accusing me of slacking, I'll explain a bit.

I beg for everything!!!

(End of chapter)