"Any news?"
Neuvillette was stunned when he heard the words of the visitor. There was news in just a few days?
It had taken less than 10 days to make a full calculation.
"Okay, I know. Thank you."
After thanking the messenger, Neuvillette walked out of the spirit fighting arena and left the city.
Dugu Bo, or rather Heaven Dou City, would take at least a month to reach, even if a Soul Grand master was on his way. With such a long distance, there was news within ten days.
What did that mean?
At least a soul saint of agility and attack type at the soul saint level was on the way, so it was possible to go back and forth in ten days.
"Wait a minute, could it be that the old man went there in person?"
If it was Lexius who went to Heaven Dou City personally, it would not be surprising at all.
Lexius himself was an agility-attack Spirit Douluo, and he was still at level 89.
Running back and forth within ten days and finding Dugu Bo among the people Neuvillette knew, Lexius was the only one who could do this.
Time passed, and after almost half an hour, Neuvillette returned home. There were only Lexius and a few soul saint-level "old farmers" here.
"Little Neuv, this trip almost got me, into trouble!"
"I'm old and can't fly anymore."
Lexius smiled and continued, "But fortunately, I found Dugu Bo. He was still wondering why I was looking for him."
"Thank you, Grandpa."
Neuvillette didn't offer any discouraging remarks, suggesting there was no need for such anxiety. What was the distinction between this and hindsight?
He simply hadn't anticipated that Lexius would personally undertake the journey.
"You're still young. Living for a few more decades shouldn't pose any issue. After breaking through to the title Douluo, you'll still have plenty of time!"
"Hey, let's not dwell on this. I arranged to meet you in Heaven Dou City half a month from now, he also agreed with the meeting and timing."
"It appears that we, grandfather and grandson, can't catch a break!"
"Let's go; time is of the essence!"
Suddenly, Neuvillette seemed to recall something and inquired, "Grandpa, how did you manage to persuade Dugu Bo?
Knowing his temperament, it's more than a simple matter of arranging a meeting."
Before Neuvillette could finish, Lexius waved his hand and chuckled, "Just a soul bone over ten thousand years old. It's something that can be acquired with gold soul coins."
A wise move; no wonder someone like Dugu Bo would agree to the meeting! They've even settled on a specific time.
"My grandson, on the Douluo Continent, strength holds paramount importance. Each of our eight major families has at least one Soul Douluo in a position of influence. This is why the two major empires, Martial Soul Hall, and other significant factions hesitate to provoke us but I doesn't mean they can't provoke us."
"Of course, the condition is maintaining absolute neutrality and avoiding entanglements with any force, ensuring others feel at ease."
"Additionally, it's about cultivating relationships and reciprocity. For instance, this time, I paved the way using my soul bone. Though its value might be low for Soul Douluo and Titled Douluo, it's nearly worthless."
"But what if Dugu Bo refuses? Even if he doesn't use it personally, it could benefit future generations."
"As long as he accepts the soul bone, everything becomes negotiable!"
A faint smile played on Lexius' lips. Though merely a mortal, he couldn't handle things nonchalantly.
Neuvillette, after hearing this, nodded contemplatively, choosing to remain silent.
When you possess absolute strength, worldly possessions become inconsequential. Instead, people will beseech you. Unfortunately, absolute strength is currently unattainable.
Observing Neuvillette's enlightened expression, Lexius nodded approvingly. It was good if he could comprehend. This understanding was crucial when one's strength was limited.
In essence, strength ultimately asserts itself.
In Soutuo City, Doudou felt a tinge of sadness as Neuvillette departed without bidding farewell, leaving much of the audience equally melancholic. They yearned to catch a glimpse of Neuvillette's countenance, often compared to the legendary reader, but he vanished.
Upon Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar's return to the Spirit Fighting Arena, they concealed their faces behind masks, each having re-registered their titles. Oscar, having recently returned from soul hunting, presented a different third soul skill from the original narrative.
"Thousand-handed Shura, soft-bone charm rabbit, evil fire phoenix... These characters actually made an appearance. Lord Neuvillette is truly extraordinary." murmured the staff member overseeing player allocations.
Regrettably, Neuvillette was absent from the Spirit Fighting Arena at that moment.
"What? Neuvillette isn't in the Spirit Fighting Arena now?"
Upon hearing the staff's revelation, Xiao Wu exclaimed, "Yes, Master Neuvillette isn't in the Soul Fighting Arena at the moment. We're unaware of his whereabouts."
"Why is it like this?" Xiao Wu pouted, expressing a hint of loneliness.
Tang San, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar caught wind of the news. Among them, Tang San found himself in the most jubilant state. The Neuvillette targeting him was gone. With his prowess, who in the soul-fighting arena at the same level could pose a challenge?
However, Tang San experienced a peculiar sensation, as if something essential was slipping away from him. His heart felt empty, the initial joy on his face freezing before gradually dissipating.
It was an indescribable emotion.
"Is it just an illusion?" Tang San couldn't fathom why, brainstorming yet unable to pinpoint the cause of this unsettling feeling.
Ultimately, Tang San shook his head, unable to unravel the mystery. Deciding to set it aside, he focused on improving his performance while Neuvillette was absent.
"San... Brother San, you seem very happy?" Xiao Wu furrowed her brows, gazing at him with a neutral expression.
Initially intending to address him as Sister San, Xiao Wu opted for Brother San after contemplation. They had shared a connection for six years, and Tang San had been considerate to her in the past.
Tang San was taken aback at her observation, his masked face revealing a subtle distortion. Could he not be happy? What about Neuvillette? It was all because of Neuvillette that Xiao Wu was acting this way.
"Xiao Wu, I just recalled some joyful memories. My happiness has nothing to do with Neuvillette's absence."
Tang San conveyed his response with a composed expression, his heart seemingly unruffled. Ma Hongjun and Oscar were both taken aback – there were no obvious signs of guilt here. Did Xiao Wu suggest that Tang San's happiness was tied to Neuvillette? Tang San's apparent arrogance seemed to have backfired on him.
"You..." Xiao Wu seethed with anger, trembling all over. She pointed her right index finger at Tang San, her mouth slightly agape, but the words remained unspoken.
Indeed, Tang San's bias against Neuvillette resembled a rolling stone on a steep mountain – once set in motion, it seemed unstoppable.
Xiao Wu disliked this side of Tang San.
"Snort..."