Chapter 283: Dugu Bo Takes a Disciple; Dragon and Snake Enter Gu Lei

The giant snake in the sky gradually shrank, returning to Dugu Bo's original form, then slowly descended to the ground.

Long Gong hurriedly brought his wife and granddaughter to greet him, "Duduoluo Mianxia, congratulations on your great increase in strength; to think you could repel Tang Hao. Meng Shu will never forget the debt of saving my entire family today."

"Long Gong is too polite," Dugu Bo nodded. "This is merely a repayment. Back in that valley, didn't you also help my close friend Xiaofeijiang? Our Gulei Kingdom will never leave a kindness unrequited. It's just that this time, the battle seemed too fierce, and I've demolished your home."

Dugu Bo looked around; the once luxurious mansion was now in such a dilapidated state that it was impossible to live in.

Long Gong shook his head, "It is of no concern. It is just a house; if it's gone, we can rebuild. As long as my most important family members are still alive, what else matters?"

Although his Dragon Snake Family was not as wealthy as the Seven Great Sects, they were not so stingy as to worry about a house.

"It is just that I worry, once you leave, Mianxia, that Tang Hao might return at any moment."

This was the only thing Long Gong truly worried about. It was impossible for Dugu Bo to stay here forever; once he left and Tang Hao returned, they would still die, or if not die, they would have to hand over the two soul bones that were their family heirlooms.

"Hehe, that is why I used Xiaofeijiang's invitation for you. Long Gong, are you interested?" Dugu Bo looked at Long Gong with profound meaning.

After all, as the head of a clan, Long Gong was no fool. He immediately understood that Dugu Bo's so-called invitation was not as simple as asking them to be guests, but that he had the intention of having the Dragon Snake Family completely submit to the Gulei Kingdom.

"This..." Long Gong hesitated. His Dragon Snake Family had never participated in any power struggles, keeping to their own corner and living like local kings.

If they joined a side, he feared they would never have such freedom again.

"Long Gong, I understand your thoughts. Actually, I was once like you, feeling that a free life was best. But you must understand one principle: an innocent man is guilty of his own treasure. If you possess treasures, you will be targeted; even you yourself are a treasure—a Spirit Douluo with the potential to advance to Title Douluo is destined to be coveted by major powers. The continent will fall into chaos. Do you think if you continue to keep to yourself, you can really remain a carefree recluse forever? Even if you have the power to protect yourself, what about your wife? Your granddaughter?" Dugu Bo persuaded.

"Do you know how I managed to rise from Level 91 to Level 94 in just a few short years?"

"I do not know." Long Gong was, of course, very interested.

For a Spirit Master's cultivation, the later stages are the most difficult. Now that he was over level 80, it took several years to increase by even one level. Yet this Dugu Bo, already a Title Douluo, had been stuck at level 91 for over a decade without progress, but now it was as if he had suddenly had an epiphany, rising three levels in a few years. If he rose one more level, he would reach the Level 95 Super Douluo realm, where a qualitative change occurs.

And his combat power was even more astonishing; that terrifying poison was feared by everyone from Gui Douluo to today's Haotian Douluo.

It was clear that he had not used some method of pulling up seedlings to help them grow, resulting in hollow power, but had increased his power very steadily, which was why his actual combat effectiveness had seen such a massive increase.

"Because... Immortal Herbs!" Dugu Bo said truthfully. "They are Spirit Herbs that steal the creation of heaven and earth. When consumed by a Spirit Master, they can improve one's constitution and significantly increase soul power. It is precisely because the Profound Ice Douluo and I consumed Immortal Herbs that we could make such huge progress in a short time. The children of Gulei Academy are also able to surpass their peers by so much because of the Immortal Herbs."

Dugu Bo did not hide anything; the letter Xun Yu gave him indicated that he could tell this secret to Long Gong.

After all, to attract people to join, one must have bargaining chips.

With the favor of saving their lives added to the temptation of the Immortal Herbs, he did not believe Long Gong could resist.

"Immortal Herbs! In this world, there are actually such treasures?" Long Gong was surprised. No wonder the Gulei Kingdom's strength had expanded so rapidly in recent years; it turned out they had obtained things like Immortal Herbs.

Dugu Bo smiled, "So Long Gong, I ask you, do you want to achieve Title Douluo within three or four years?"

"Mian... Mianxia, do you mean that if I join, I can also obtain an Immortal Herb?" Long Gong asked excitedly. Achieving Title Douluo was too great a temptation; he truly could not resist it.

"That is natural. Xiaofeijiang is not stingy with his own people. If you are still worried, why don't we deepen our relationship a little further?" Dugu Bo pointed at Meng Yiran, "Little girl, come here."

Hearing the call of the Title Douluo, Meng Yiran hurried over to bow, "Greetings, Mianxia. I do not know what you need to instruct me on."

Dugu Bo stared at Meng Yiran, "Hmm, your aptitude is acceptable, and your cultivation direction is also snake poison. It is possible to pass on some of my methods for using Poison Technique. Little girl, kneel down."

Upon hearing this, Long Gong and She Po's eyes lit up. Could it be that Dugu Bo wanted to take Yiran as a disciple?

"Ah?" Meng Yiran was a bit confused. Kneeling for him was certainly no problem; Dugu Bo had saved her entire family and was a Title Douluo, so even if she kowtowed to him a few times, it would be appropriate.

It was just that Dugu Bo had said it too abruptly; she didn't understand what he meant.

"Yiran, hurry and kneel. Mianxia intends to take you as a disciple," She Po hurriedly reminded her.

This was a heaven-sent opportunity; she absolutely could not let her granddaughter miss it.

The strongest person in the world using snake poison to fight was, without a doubt, the Poison Douluo before them.

"What?" Meng Yiran looked at Dugu Bo in surprise.

Dugu Bo said indifferently, "What, little girl, are you unwilling?"

"No, no, no, this young woman is of course willing." Meng Yiran came to her senses and hurriedly knelt, "Master is above, disciple Meng Yiran kowtows to you."

After three consecutive kowtows, Dugu Bo nodded, "Alright, get up."

"From now on, you are my registered disciple. If you perform well in the future, I will promote you to a personal disciple. With this status, it will not be difficult for me to ask for an herb for you from Xiaofeijiang. By then, your aptitude, while perhaps not as exaggerated as Xiaofeijiang's, will not be far off from the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation."

"Thank you, Master!" Meng Yiran was overjoyed. She had never dared to hope she could reach the level of the Flying General. The Spirit Hall's Golden Generation—those three all had the potential of Title Douluo; to have that level of potential was already something ordinary people could only look up to.

"With that, Long Gong, have you considered it clearly?" Dugu Bo had said all that needed to be said; he believed Long Gong had already made his decision.

Long Gong immediately said without hesitation, "Mianxia, Long Gong is willing to bring his family to join the Gulei Kingdom. Please accept us!"

He had already made his choice in his heart.

Just as Dugu Bo said, if he did not join, there were two major disadvantages. The first was Tang Hao; that guy was someone who would seek revenge for the slightest grievance. Once Dugu Bo left, he would definitely come to cause trouble later.

Second, he had also felt in recent years that the continent would fall into chaos. He feared it would be impossible to continue staying out of it as he had before; it was better to find a reliable backer.

And joining Gulei had three major advantages.

First, there was no longer the threat of Tang Hao. If he wasn't afraid of being frozen to death, let him rush to Gulei Royal City to kill; the Profound Ice Douluo was just worrying about not being able to find him.

Second, breaking through to Title Douluo was every Spirit Master's dream. He was too greedy for the legendary Immortal Herbs.

Third, his granddaughter had already taken the Poison Douluo as her master, so for her sake, he also had to join Gulei.

With the comparison of these two disadvantages and three advantages, how could Long Gong have any more hesitation?

(End of chapter)