"Your granddaughter?" Xiong Jun grinned, and the room door was forcefully pushed open by his spirit power. Dugu Yan, with her light purple hair, stood blankly outside the door, her hair disheveled, her expression shocked and bewildered.
Xiong Jun slowly stood up and walked towards Dugu Yan with a ferocious smile.
"Yan Yan." Dugu Bo suddenly roared, releasing all his spirit power. The entire room was again covered in a gloomy green hue. He flashed and Teleported in front of Dugu Yan, grabbing her and trying to escape.
"Arrogance comes with a price." Chi Wang appeared in front of Dugu Bo, pressing his hand on Dugu Bo's shoulder and calmly saying, "If you want to run, you need to have the ability."
"Two Elders," Meng Shenji quickly said, "You two Elders are clearly not ordinary individuals. I hope you will be merciful and let peace prevail."
"You mean?" Xiong Jun sneered, "If I'm not peaceful, there will be no good fortune?"
Meng Shenji instantly fell silent, his back already soaked with cold sweat. "This junior wouldn't dare."
Chi Wang said, "Then shut up."
"This..." The three of Meng Shenji looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
Fortunately, Jiang Mian stood up at this moment, stopping Xiong Jun and Chi Wang, and said, "You two, that's enough."
Xiong Jun and Chi Wang simultaneously withdrew their spirit power. They walked behind Jiang Mian and sat down, no longer speaking.
"Poison Douluo, do you have anything else to say?" Jiang Mian chuckled. "I heard from your words just now that you seemed to have something to tell me."
"No, no." Dugu Bo's mouth twitched. He shielded Dugu Yan behind him and said with a bitter smile, "It was my fault just now. I apologize."
"Don't be in such a hurry to leave. We are about to have a sparring match with the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team. Why don't you stay and give us some pointers?" Jiang Mian sneered.
"I wouldn't dare." Dugu Bo clasped his hands and subtly retreated. "With these two Elders here, I truly wouldn't dare to show off my meager skills."
"If you try to run, my Spirit Hall will hunt you down to the ends of the World, and we won't even spare your granddaughter." Jiang Mian picked up his teacup, threatening lightly.
"Alright, then I'll make a fool of myself." Dugu Bo's expression changed. He didn't care about himself, but Dugu Yan was connected to him. If his granddaughter suffered misfortune because of him, Dugu Bo would regret it for the rest of his life.
"If the poison in your body isn't treated soon, I'm afraid your cultivation will never advance again in this life." Jiang Mian smiled. "And your granddaughter, don't let this misfortune affect your descendants anymore."
"How do you know?" Dugu Bo's eyes lit up. Although he hadn't let down his guard, he still asked impatiently, "Can you cure it?"
"Hard to say." Jiang Mian spread his hands, somewhat awkwardly. "As someone from Spirit Hall, and you have a grudge against Spirit Hall, it's very difficult."
"If you can cure Yan Yan, will my life suffice for you?" Dugu Bo clasped his hands, speaking solemnly.
"Grandpa." Dugu Yan quickly pulled Dugu Bo, afraid he would do something foolish.
"The World bustles for profit." Jiang Mian twirled his fingers, chuckling, "No profit, no early rise."
"What do you want?" Dugu Bo asked.
"I'll tell you after I've thought about it." Jiang Mian pouted, deliberately feigning an indifferent attitude.
Dugu Bo originally wanted to get angry, but he glanced at Xiong Jun and Chi Wang, and forcibly suppressed his anger. "Alright, Little Brother, once you've thought about it, please contact me. I can agree to any price, no matter what it is."
"Interesting." Jiang Mian chuckled. "Then let's cut the small talk. Since all our friends from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team are here, let's have a sparring match."
"Is there still a need to spar?" Yu Tianheng patted Dugu Yan's shoulder and chuckled, "Although I don't know your strength, it must be terrifyingly strong. For us to compete against you is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot."
"How will you know without trying?" Yan stroked his red hair and chuckled, "How about we have a one-on-one fight?"
"You want to go up and try?" Jiang Mian glanced at the eager Yan and said, "Yu Tianheng, we came here sincerely to exchange pointers. It wouldn't be right if you didn't say anything."
Yan laughed heartily, "Exactly, friend, I'll go easy on you."
Xie Yue had just stood up when he suddenly felt the World spinning around him, and his body uncontrollably stumbled forward.
"Brother!" Hu Liena exclaimed, quickly embracing Xie Yue and laying him down flat.
A faint green light emanated from Jiang Mian's hand, intending to treat Xie Yue, but unexpectedly, a beautiful woman with short white hair suddenly burst into the room from outside. Her expression was cold as she quickly walked to Xie Yue's side, releasing her Spirit to begin treating his injuries.
"How did he get such severe injuries?" Ye Lingling frowned slightly, her voice icy and elegant. "Is he trying to die?"
"What's going on?" Jiang Mian looked at Yan and noticed that Yan's expression was a bit strange. He immediately questioned, "What exactly happened to Xie Yue? What are you hiding for him?"
"Xie Yue was injured by a self-detonating Evil Spirit Master, and he's been cultivating day and night, so his body naturally couldn't take it." Yan's eyes darted away as he whispered, "He was afraid you'd worry, and he thought his problem wasn't serious, so he didn't let me tell you."
"Nonsense!" Jiang Mian cursed, pressing his hands on Xie Yue's chest, Helping Ye Lingling treat him.
"Hmm?" Ye Lingling looked at Jiang Mian in surprise, but she quickly averted her gaze. She was astonished that Jiang Mian's healing methods were even superior to her own Nine Heart Begonia.
This was truly unheard of.
"What happened to me?" Under their full treatment, Xie Yue's lips gradually regained color. He opened his eyes and saw everyone looking at him with concern. He immediately felt a bit ashamed, and after a while, he said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I made you worry."
"Brother." Hu Liena's eyes instantly reddened. She hugged Xie Yue tightly, afraid he would faint again.
"You're too much!" Jiang Mian said angrily, "Why didn't you tell your brothers when something happened? What were you thinking!"
"I..." Xie Yue scratched his head awkwardly, offering no Refutation.
Seeing Xie Yue awaken, Ye Lingling silently retreated to the side, watching quietly without speaking.
"Xie Yue, this young lady saved you." Jiang Mian helped Xie Yue up, looked at Ye Lingling, and said, "You must thank her properly."
"Thank you, young lady." Xie Yue looked at Ye Lingling, his cheeks flushed, seemingly a bit shy.
"No need." Ye Lingling said indifferently, "Helping the injured, it's what I should do."
Bai Baoshan and Meng Shenji exchanged glances, instantly feeling a sense of pride. Ye Lingling's move directly overshadowed the Spirit Hall group.
Their eyes seemed to say, 'See? This is the upbringing and quality of my Heaven Dou Royal Academy.'
"Nine Heart Begonia, if not for the Curse, it would truly be the number one auxiliary Spirit in the World." Jiang Mian chuckled, "Thank you for your Help, young lady."
"You're not bad either," Ye Lingling said.
Jiang Mian chuckled and said no more.
"This young friend still needs treatment. If you're willing, you can stay here for now." Meng Shenji said, "Ye Lingling's Spirit is very Helpful for recovering from injuries. Since you've come, we should also fulfill our duties as hosts."
"Alright." Jiang Mian nodded, agreeing to Meng Shenji. Although he could also treat Xie Yue's injuries, a man's treatment was not as considerate as a Little girl's. Besides, Jiang Mian considered Xie Yue and Yan as brothers.
He had so many wives, how could those two not have any? This Ye Lingling was very suitable for Xie Yue.
Xie Yue scratched his head shyly. His gaze towards Ye Lingling was almost like silk, that lingering feeling... Jiang Mian didn't even want to break the atmosphere.
Xie Yue was actually a very simple person. He was the kind of person who would repay a drop of kindness with a gushing spring. Ye Lingling saved his life, and he really didn't know how to repay her.
"Poison Douluo, come with me." Jiang Mian walked up to Dugu Bo and said with a smile, "I want to talk to you."
"Please."
Dugu Bo followed Jiang Mian out of the reception hall. Jiang Mian spoke first, "Poison Douluo, do you happen to have an Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?"
"How do you know?" Dugu Bo was first stunned, then immediately understood the reason. "You're from Spirit Hall. The last time I lost to Chrysanthemum Pass, I suppose he told you about the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
"Now that the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well belongs to Spirit Hall, Elder Poison Douluo, do you want to take it back?" Jiang Mian asked.
"How could I not want to?" Dugu Bo said, "There are still so many Immortal Herbs inside, each worth a fortune."
"Elder Poison Douluo, if you can cultivate Immortal Herbs for my Spirit Hall, we will naturally return that Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and I can also cure your and Dugu Yan's illnesses."
"You are merely a valued disciple of Spirit Hall. Do you have such great authority?" Dugu Bo asked in surprise, "Isn't that a bit too much?"
"Why don't you consider, if I didn't have much authority, how could two top-tier powerhouses obey me?" Jiang Mian chuckled. "Moreover, I'm also an honorary Elder of Spirit Hall."
"How old are you?" Dugu Bo looked at Jiang Mian in shock, somewhat speechless. "Your status is already so high?"
"I'm thirteen, almost fourteen." Jiang Mian spread his hands and said, "No choice, who told me I was so gifted, and the Supreme Pontiff values me so much?"
"Interesting." Dugu Bo had seen prodigies, and which Titled Douluo wasn't a prodigy? Yet, he had never seen a young man as astonishing as Jiang Mian.
"I know you love freedom, and I won't restrict your freedom. As long as you take good care of the Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, I will remove your poison." Jiang Mian chuckled, "The healing methods of a mere Nine Heart Begonia are not worth mentioning in my eyes."
"Nine Heart Begonia is the number one healing Spirit in the World, and you dare say it's not worth mentioning?" Dugu Bo suddenly felt that this guy in front of him was like a charlatan.
"It can't even remove your poison, and it dares to compare itself to me?" Jiang Mian said disdainfully, "I have the capital to be arrogant, isn't that infuriating?"
The healing methods of the Jade Scepter Bi Ji, let alone in the Spirit Beast World, were paramount in the entire World.
"Are you a healing Spirit Master?" Dugu Bo asked curiously, "You don't look like it."
"I should be an all-rounder Spirit Master," Jiang Mian said.
He had to control the Eye of Destiny bestowed by the Auspicious Beast, Chi Wang's Hellfire and Xiong Jun's Tearing Sky Claw were attack system, Snow Empress's Emperor Sword, Emperor Palm, and Emperor Cold Heaven combined both attack and control, and there was also the healing bestowed by the Jade Scepter.
To be honest, agility was his only weakness, but Jiang Mian didn't need it. As he slowly grew, with such a configuration, no one could defeat him even if he stood still.
"You certainly have the capital to be arrogant." Dugu Bo stroked his hair and praised, "A young hero indeed."
"Find a place, I'll remove your poison first." Jiang Mian said, "Let's test the effect."
"No problem, I'm not in a hurry." Dugu Bo said indifferently, "After all, so many years have passed."
"Alright." Jiang Mian laughed heartily. What people say in this World is truly correct: strength is king. Even an untamed fellow like Dugu Bo didn't dare to get angry at Jiang Mian. Why? Because Xiong Jun and Chi Wang were suppressing him.
If Jiang Mian had nothing, he would probably have reincarnated long ago. How could he have such glory today?
"Jiang Mian, it really is you." Jiang Mian was strolling with Dugu Bo when a voice suddenly sounded behind them. Jiang Mian turned around and saw that it was Xue Qinghe.
"That was fast." Jiang Mian's lips curved slightly upwards as he chuckled, "Crown Prince, we meet again."
"Greetings, Crown Prince." Dugu Bo clasped his hands, briefly paid his respects, and said, "You two talk first. Jiang Mian, I'll be in this Academy. I'll trouble you then."
"No problem." Jiang Mian nodded, and Poison Douluo immediately left, not disturbing Jiang Mian and the Crown Prince's conversation.
"You're very quick." Jiang Mian smiled slightly, looking at the handsome Crown Prince in front of him, teasing, "My dear Crown Prince."
"I'll be free soon." Xue Qinghe looked at his hands and whispered, "After I went back, I heard Prince Xue Xing say that someone at Heaven Dou Royal Academy beat up the Fourth Imperial Prince Xue Beng. I guessed it was you, so I came to take a look."
Jiang Mian didn't take up Xue Qinghe's topic. He leaned close to Xue Qinghe's ear and whispered, "Qian Renxue, are you going to manage the Empire with this appearance your entire life?"
You're an undercover agent, do you dare to show your true face?
"You mean?" Xue Qinghe said, "Do you want to rebel?"
"No need for such trouble." Jiang Mian shook his head and explained, "You just need to remove the corrupt officials."
"What is removing corrupt officials?" Xue Qinghe asked.
"Heh heh." Jiang Mian chuckled, not continuing, because if Qian Renxue wanted to manage the country with her true appearance, there was only one path: rebellion!
And rebellion needed a legitimate reason, which could only be removing corrupt officials.
And the best choice for removing corrupt officials was precisely that arrogant Prince Xue Xing.
The downfall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was inevitable, and Jiang Mian wanted to divert the blame for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's demise to the Heaven Dou Royal Family. Dugu Bo was a particularly important part of this plan.
After all, everyone knew that Prince Xue Xing and Dugu Bo had a very good relationship.
Of course, the reason for such a thing still had to be thought of by Qian Renxue herself. Jiang Mian was only responsible for the killing, not the burial.
Besides, which man doesn't want to compete for the Central Plains when he's young?