After a bit of conversation, Dugu Bo has now understood one thing.
That is...
If he doesn't agree to Rayne's invitation to his organization, he won't end up well.
He didn't want to take his chances. Especially when the opponent is the legendary God.
"Lord Rayne, just to make sure. Do you already have a way to solve my poisoning, or will you start to look for it after I agree to your recruitment?" Dugu Bo asked.
"Hmm..."
Rayne hummed lightly and looked at Dugu Bo with a bit of disdain.
"Who do you take me for? If I can't even solve your measly problem, I'd lived for so long in vain."
"In the first place, your problem isn't even that hard. A proper formation of soul core would completely solve your current dilemma without leaving any hidden dangers."
Rayne didn't mention the soul bone method of Tang San in the original work.
As far as Rayne is concerned, such a trash method isn't even worth considering. In fact, this method is only possible if you have a poison-type external soul bone that can grow with the soul master.
After all, all other soul bones have certain limit. It was mentioned in the extra chapters of the original work, the tragic and disastrous ending of Dugu Bo when his soul bone had reached its limit to how much poison it could contain. It just exploded and brought about a very miserable death to Dugu Bo.
Dugu Yan's original fate without Rayne's interference is also very miserable.
Anyway, Rayne didn't even bother to mention the soul bone method and suggested the more reliable and beneficial soul core method.
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression brightened.
But before he could say anything, a colorful page appeared before him. He heard Rayne saying,
"This is a contract. Sign it with your spiritual imprint. But be warned. After you sign it, there is no hope of withdrawal, unless I allow it. And especially no betrayal. You'll be annihilated before you can succeed."
Dugu Bo looked at the colorful glowing paper with a stern expression.
But there was no hesitation in his actions when he signed it. Since this person has a definite way to help him and his granddaughter, then Dugu Bo doesn't feel anything wrong with being a subordinate to this person.
Not to mention that the opposition is the God of Contracts, the strongest person recorded in the history of the Douluo continent.
Unlike Tang San in the original work who was very weak at the time he met Dugu Bo...
Rayne has established himself has an invincible force in Dugu Bo's mind. So, he's not that resistant to becoming Rayne's subordinate.
He even considers this a great chance for both himself and his granddaughter.
Dugu Bo has a lot of character flaws and is a terribly cruel person. But...
If you manage to get close to him and genuinely become a close friend, or help him out with the disastrous fate of his family...
There will be no one more loyal than him. Rayne also knows this from his fourth life (third simulated life). This is why he chose to recruit him regardless of the unpleasant first meeting.
Anyway, in the future, he can beat up this old guy often in the name of sparring and training.
After putting his spiritual imprint on the colorful contract, Dugu Bo felt an inexplicable connection with the contract.
At the same time, he felt dangerous palpitations at some certain thoughts that emerged in his mind.
Dugu Bo understood that, if he acted out on these improper thoughts, he would face a terrible end.
Cold sweat formed on his forehead as he felt the dangerous feeling.
Rayne took the colorful contract back into his body under the curious glances of the three women at his side.
[Ding!...]
At the same time, a system notification rang in his mind, indicating that he had recruited one more named character from the original series to his organization.
At this time Shui Xin'er suddenly said, "Rayne, why don't I join your organization as well? I guess you intend to get our Skywater Academy into your organization as well?"
Rayne nodded to this. He did indeed have this thought. Not to mention, Skywater Academy is basically his home since childhood, his territory.
Rayne also intends on buying the ownership and governance of the Skywater City from Xue Ye, the Emperor of Heaven Dou Empire.
He also agreed to Shui Xin'er joining his organization. He originally intended to hand over the organization to her after both she and the organization had become stronger.
"Okay, mom. Welcome to my organization. It's called Ouroboros!" Rayne said with a smile.
"Don't I have to sign that paper?" Shui Xin'er asked doubtfully.
"There's no need for that. You're a person who'll never harm me or betray me. That much, I'm sure of it." Rayne stated as a matter of fact.
"Rayne..." Shui Xin'er had a touched expression.
She was really moved by Rayne's seemingly simple words.
Xiao Wu, on the side, also said at this time, "I also want to join!"
In fact, Xiao Wu didn't care about anything else.
All she knows is that, Rayne is the strongest person on this continent and is capable of shielding her from all harm.
Ah Yin also vetoed after Xiao Wu.
Seeing this, Rayne once again took out two more colorful contracts and put it in front Ah Yin and Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu felt reluctant at this difference in treatment between her and Shui Xin'er. She pouted in dissatisfaction. Her delicate cheeks were puffy.
But she was smart enough to not say anything.
After all, she is self aware enough to know that she and Rayne had only know for a little more than a week. And Ah Yin is also most likely the same.
Obviously they can't compare to the bond between Rayne and Shui Xin'er.
Shui Xin'er saw Xiao Wu's expression and felt a sense of victory in her heart.
Ah Yin didn't have any particular reaction to this. She is quite aware of herself.
After both Ah Yin and Xiao Wu also joined, two more system notifications rang in Rayne's mind.
Now that makes a total of seven now.
Xiao Chenyu, Wang Sheng, Liu Long and Lin Feng. The four stooges from the Nuoding junior Academy that were mentioned in the early parts of the original story.
Then Dugu Bo, Xiao Wu and Ah Yin. Three very significant characters from the original work.
Especially Xiao Wu, who is actually the original heroine!
...
Dugu Bo looked at the scene in front of him with strange eyes, but didn't interrupt.
Suddenly, Rayne looked at him and said.
"Dugu Bo, I have some things for you to do."
"What is it, my lord?" Dugu Bo asked.
"No need to call me that. Just call me by my name or young master. Also, don't reveal my identity as a former God to anyone, not even your granddaughter." Rayne said.
"... Understood." Dugu Bo nodded in agreement after a bit of hesitation.
"Anyway, I have a bunch of low level soul bones here. You go sell them in the Heaven Dou City's Auction Hall. After all, a lot of funds are needed for our organization's future operations." Rayne said as he opened a golden portal that is connected to his Gate of Ashburn.
Then under Dugu Bo's shocked gaze, more than thirty soul bones fell from the golden ripple to the ground with a bit of clinging and clanging noise.
This is the result of more than three days of stay in a major soul beast gathering forest like Sunset Forest.
The 'Golden Rule' of his Gate of Ashburn made it so that, pretty much all soul beasts killed in his presence dropped one or even multiple soul bones.
There are a few hundred-year-old soul bones.
Of the more than thirty soul bones, more than twenty are thousand-year-old soul bones. And nine of them are actually ten thousand-year-old soul bones, which are a treasure even in the eyes of many Titled Douluo.
"Ten thousand-year-old soul bones!!"
Sure enough, Dugu Bo was shocked at this sight.
He has never seen so many soul bones in his entire life.
Even on his body right now, there is only one soul bone on him. And he is a Titled Douluo.
The rarity of high level soul bones like ten thousand-year-old soul bones are very high.
Especially the ten thousand-year-old soul bones. He couldn't help but feel a bit greedy despite Rayne's presence.
The attraction of a high level soul bone to a soul master is incredibly high.
Rayne looked at Dugu Bo and lightly said.
"Don't have any stupid thoughts. If you want to follow me and achieve something meaningful, don't set your sights on trash soul bones like these."
"Since you're following me, you'll get better ones."
Hearing this, despite the disturbing thoughts in his mind, Dugu Bo agreed to Rayne.
He didn't think Rayne's words are empty words.
In Dugu Bo's eyes, Rayne has the capital to say such things.
Under Rayne's eyes, Dugu Bo collected all the soul bones with a wave of his hand and put them into his storage soul guide.
Then he hesitantly looked at Rayne and asked.
"My Lord... Young master, when are you going to solve my poisoning?"
Rayne nodded and replied.
"Before we get to that, I need you to cultivate the technique I give you."
As he said that, Rayne shot a light into Dugu Bo's forehead.
At the same time, some very profound information appeared in Dugu Bo's memory. It was actually a soul power circulation technique that was unlike any meditation method in the continent.
The technique's name is Poison Dragon True Essence Technique.
Dugu Bo looked at Rayne in admiration and thought.
'As expected of a God! Such a profound technique that is a perfect fit for my martial soul.'
Rayne: "After you've cultivated that technique to the ninth level and completely transform your soul power, I'll teach you the soul core method."
"Can I pass it on to my granddaughter, young master?" Dugu Bo asked.
"Feel free to do so." Rayne said, then he threw over something that looked like a jade token.
"This is...?" Dugu Bo asked doubtfully.
"You're about to sell a fair bit of wealth, and there is a small probability of danger despite your Titled Douluo status. This jade token has my spiritual attack stored in it. There is no problem taking out a few super douluo. And it will also act as a trigger to summoning me over." Rayne said in a light tone.
Dugu Bo's eyes lit up and hurriedly thanked.
"Thank you, young master."
"It's fine." Rayne nodded.
Then he also added, "Also, bring your granddaughter and a girl named Ye Lingling with you when you return. You can take your time with the auction. No need to rush. Try to get as much money as possible. I believe you know how to do so."
"I understand." Dugu Bo nodded.
Then, he hesitantly asked, "Young master, by Ye Lingling, do you mean the successor of Nine Heart Begonia martial soul?"
"Yeah. I have something to do with her grandfather and have the responsibility to protect her. You could even say that I'm entrusted with her by her late grandfather." Rayne said.
"Her grandfather... Is it senior Ye Liangchen?" Dugu Bo asked.
From his words, it can be seen that Dugu Bo respects the late Ye Liangchen quite a bit. He most likely has received help from him in the past.
After a few more words, Dugu Bo parted with Rayne and his group and moved towards Heaven Dou City.
After Dugu Bo left, Rayne was asked about Ye Lingling and Ye Liangchen by Shui Xin'er. To which he replied quite frankly.
There isn't anything shady about it after all.
At the same time, he set his eyes on the mystical pool of ice and fire.
His eyes showed a kind of emotion never seen before.
'Sorry to keep you waiting.'
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