Chapter 64: Guang Ling Douluo Playing Dumb (Requesting First Subscription)
The dinner for three people was enough for ten, which was truly a bit extravagant and wasteful.
After eating and drinking their fill.
Li Tian stared directly at Dugu Yan, his provocative intent obvious.
Dugu Yan's heart fluttered in panic.
No—it was just a joke, why are you taking it seriously?
She buried her head in her food, pretending not to see him.
At this moment, Dugu Yan no longer had the composure and confidence she displayed when verbally sparring.
Heh heh!
Li Tian smiled disdainfully, not intending to tease her further.
After dinner, Li Tian prepared to leave.
Just before leaving, he couldn't help but look at Dugu Yan and teased, "Not planning to see me off?"
"Get lost!"
Dugu Yan's small face flushed red as she scolded him softly, then gave him a big eye-roll.
"Haha—"
Li Tian chuckled and looked at Dugu Bo: "Senior, I'll head back now."
Dugu Bo nodded.
Stepping out of the Dugu Residence, the sky was already somewhat dim, and the streets seemed a bit deserted.
This was not the commercial district, after all.
Slowly walking through two streets, Li Tian returned to his own residence.
"Oh, why are you back?"
In the main courtyard, a youth of indeterminate gender, whose left eye was covered by frost, was lying on a reclining chair, admiring the moon.
Seeing Li Tian's sudden return, he was slightly surprised.
Li Tian had met the youth over a year ago on his way back to Heaven Dou City.
At that time, he looked like a refugee.
However, with his distinct appearance, Li Tian immediately knew what was going on.
He played along with him in a little act, and then took him in.
Li Tian said exasperatedly, "Why do I feel like you live a more carefree life than me, a Count?"
"Not at all."
Guang Ling Douluo smiled, showing no trace of guilt.
"How's the task I gave you coming along?"
He liked to pretend, so Li Tian naturally didn't treat him as a Titled Douluo.
He couldn't possibly treat him like a revered father he'd picked up, right?
Over this past year, Li Tian would occasionally assign him tasks.
He used him however he pleased.
Of course.
Knowing he was from Spirit Hall, Li Tian naturally wouldn't assign him any important tasks; they were all things that required effort but weren't difficult.
The main goal was to not let him be too idle.
For example, when he returned last time, Li Tian gave him the task of investigating Zhu Zhuqing.
Speaking of Douluo beauties, Zhu Zhuqing definitely ranked high.
Moreover, not only was her appearance good, but her figure was also unique in Douluo.
She was also suppressed.
Dai Mubai chose to give up and enjoy a life of luxury, but she was desperately working hard.
Zhu Zhuqing's Innate spirit power was only Rank seven or eight, making her definitely the least talented among the protagonist group, yet she wasn't left too far behind by Tang San and the others.
This showed just how hard she worked.
She had both looks and figure; although her talent wasn't top-tier, it wasn't a big problem.
As for her deeply loving Dai Mubai.
Don't be ridiculous.
How old was she when Dai Mubai left Star Luo, and she was also put through such misery.
It would be a miracle if she had any love.
It was merely a compromise born of helplessness, perhaps with a hint of ambition.
After all, if it were simply a compromise.
She could have chosen to join a power like Spirit Hall or the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Even the Star Luo Empire wouldn't dare to continue making things difficult for her.
To put it plainly, she still held a glimmer of hope for Dai Mubai, or for the position of Star Luo Empress—a yearning for power and status.
After all, with her background, how could she be content to live an ordinary life?
Such a person is not difficult to win over.
As long as she can see hope, and be convinced that following him will bring her more than following Dai Mubai, she will absolutely abandon Dai Mubai without hesitation.
After all, Dai Mubai was already so rotten, there was nothing worth clinging to.
As for why he was asked to investigate.
Naturally, it was because Li Tian truly had no one else to use, and it wasn't a major issue.
Even if it aroused some suspicion, it wouldn't have much impact.
Most importantly, Li Tian was about to start planning for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and he needed to send this guy away, otherwise, if he hid in the dark, Dugu Bo might not even notice him.
He could send people to investigate intelligence, but he couldn't send people to take Zhu Zhuqing out of Star Luo City, could he?
Would he truly show no regard for the Star Luo Imperial Family at all?
"Here—"
Guang Ling Douluo flipped his right hand, and a paper document appeared in his grasp.
He had not concealed his Spirit Master identity.
He just never displayed his strength, nor did he ever tell Li Tian his specific Rank.
To be honest.
He was a bit confused about the task of investigating Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing's Innate spirit power was only Rank seven, and she was also someone else's fiancée; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she was useless except for her looks, so was there any need to investigate her?
Just because she was pretty and had a good figure?
That shouldn't be the case.
In terms of looks, wasn't Ye Leng Leng, who was by his side, better than that Zhu Zhuqing?
Could it be because Zhu Zhuqing had a fiancé?
You know, while that idea is absurd, it's not impossible.
Some people really do have such peculiar preferences.
However, this kid was far away in the Heaven Dou Empire; he shouldn't know about Zhu Zhuqing, let alone her appearance, even if he had heard of her.
He couldn't understand, truly couldn't understand.
Li Tian took the intelligence report and sat on a stool beside him to read it.
Zhu Zhuqing, seven years and six months old, born into the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire, Spirit Hell Civet, Innate spirit power Rank seven, Rank thirteen one-ring Beast Spirit Master—
The intelligence was very detailed.
All information and experiences from her birth to the present were recorded on it.
In summary, one word: tragic!
If it were an ordinary person, they would probably have chosen to end their own life long ago, unable to bear the humiliation.
For Zhu Zhuqing to have endured until now was truly not easy.
After reading, Li Tian looked at Guang Ling Douluo: "I know you should have some strength, so asking you to bring her out of Star Luo City shouldn't be too difficult for you, right?"
Guang Ling Douluo: ".."
For a moment, he truly wanted to reveal his nine spirit rings to see if this kid would still dare to order him around like this.
"Alright, then I'll trouble you."
Li Tian didn't give him a chance to refuse, directly making the decision.
Guang Ling Douluo: ""
Forget it, forget it, don't get angry, don't get angry. As the saying goes, ignorance is bliss.
Besides, the more he orders me around now, the more bewildered he'll be when I reveal my strength later. He might even be scared into sitting on the ground.
As Guang Ling Douluo thought of that scene, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved upwards.
Seeing him inexplicably start to smirk, Li Tian couldn't help but shiver. Could this old man be thinking about how to deal with him in his mind?
Never mind, I won't worry about him. Future matters will be dealt with in the future.
The Guang Ling Divine Bow, which he had once greatly desired to replicate, was now right before his eyes, yet Li Tian no longer felt much longing, because his mindset had already changed.
Spirit quality doesn't necessarily determine combat power; the person holding the Spirit is the key.
And since he's already here.
Li Tian didn't believe he could pretend forever; it was just a matter of time.
While he 'didn't know' his identity, he could order him around as much as he wanted. Once he revealed his true self, he wouldn't be able to use him as he did now.
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