"Dead Chrysanthemum, I don't recall ever being friends with someone as disgusting as you. What business do you have here at Dugu Mansion? You're not welcome."
After hearing Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's voice, Dugu Bo soared into the sky, facing Bibi Dong and her entourage. His arms crossed, his sinister face wore a cold expression.
"Oh, Dugu Bo, Dugu Bo... Are you going to play dumb?"
Yue Guan's lips curled into a mocking smile, completely unfazed by Dugu Bo's sharp words.
"I don't believe for a second that the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan didn't visit you. You know exactly why we're here."
"Let me remind you, old poisoner, treasures belong to the strong. Since you're a Titled Douluo, we aren't here to steal the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. However, those immortal herbs... you will hand over a few to Spirit Hall. If you refuse, don't blame us for being forceful."
"Hahaha!!"
Dugu Bo threw his head back and laughed, his voice filled with disdain.
"You're right, Chrysanthemum. The Heaven Dou Imperial Family, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan all came knocking with the same demands."
"But here's where you're wrong—the outcome wasn't what you think. None of them left with a single immortal herb, and Spirit Hall will be no different!"
"How bold! Dugu Bo, do you think you can defy us and get away with it?"
Yue Guan's eyes flashed with cold fury as he realized Dugu Bo was determined not to hand over the herbs. His voice thundered with anger.
As far as Yue Guan was concerned, he knew Dugu Bo's strength well. There was no way the poison master could resist the combined pressure of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's Sword and Bone Douluo or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's Yu Yuanzhen.
Faced with such formidable powers, Dugu Bo must have already been forced to submit!
"I think it's you who are bold, Spirit Hall!"
Just as Yue Guan finished his angry outburst, a cold voice echoed through the air, accompanied by a flash of lightning. In an instant, a figure appeared beside Dugu Bo.
It was a young man, no older than sixteen or seventeen, dressed in black with shoulder-length black hair. His features were strikingly handsome, with a calm, cold aura about him. Behind him, a pair of sleek silver wings crackled with the power of wind and thunder, gently flapping.
"Young Master, you've arrived!"
Dugu Bo greeted the young man, bowing slightly with respect.
"Who are you, boy, and how dare you interfere with Spirit Hall's affairs?"
Yue Guan's brow furrowed in confusion at Dugu Bo's deference to the young man, but his tone remained hostile. Despite his wariness, Yue Guan represented Bibi Dong and Spirit Hall—there was no room for retreat or fear in his words.
Even Bibi Dong, who stood beside him, furrowed her brows in suspicion. The fact that someone as prideful as Dugu Bo would address this boy as "Young Master" was baffling.
How could anyone command Dugu Bo's loyalty like this?
"Interfere with Spirit Hall? How ridiculous!"
Lin Yu sneered, his voice cold and filled with disdain.
"The Jade Phosphor Serpent Clan has already pledged its loyalty to me, and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was gifted to me by Senior Dugu Bo. It belongs to me now. And you dare try to steal from me? Do you expect me to stand idly by while Spirit Hall attempts robbery?"
Yue Guan burst out laughing, full of mockery.
"This kid's full of it! Do you think you've made Dugu Bo submit? What a joke. This old poisoner must've brought you here for some charade!"
Yue Guan waved dismissively.
"Boy, let me make one thing clear. No matter who claims ownership, treasures in this world belong to the strong."
"Spirit Hall doesn't need to rob you of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, but you will hand over some of those immortal herbs. Otherwise, we'll make you understand who rules the Douluo Continent."
"What do you mean 'who rules'? Because I'm Lin Yu!"
Yue Guan's mockery didn't faze Lin Yu. He simply smiled coldly, cutting straight to the point.
"Since you're preaching that 'only the strong deserve treasures,' then let's settle this like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan before you. If you can defeat me, the immortal herbs are yours. I'll hand them over without question."
"What? You're Lin Yu?"
Yue Guan, who had been sneering moments ago, suddenly froze, his face pale with shock.
Even Ghost Douluo Gui Mei and Bibi Dong had their expressions shift dramatically, their hearts filled with disbelief.
The boy's strength, Dugu Bo's submission, and the name "Lin Yu"... Could this be the same Lin Yu from the live stream?
"That's right, it's me. If Spirit Hall wants my immortal herbs, show me your strength."
Seeing the shocked faces before him, Lin Yu only smiled coolly. Without hesitation, he summoned his Golden Dragon Martial Soul, instantly entering his martial soul possession state.
At the same time, the Chaos Green Lotus Martial Soul appeared behind him. The Godslayer Spear and Earth Element Yellow Flag materialized, with the flag hovering above his head and the spear gripped firmly in his hand. He aimed it directly at Bibi Dong, Yue Guan, and Gui Mei.
Thanks to the Mirage Dragon Qi's concealment, the Chaos Green Lotus and Earth Element Yellow Flag were hidden from view. All that Bibi Dong and the others saw was Lin Yu's Golden Dragon Martial Soul and the sinister black spear that exuded an intimidating aura.
Around Lin Yu's feet, seven soul rings appeared, glowing in sequence: yellow, black, black, black, black, black, and black-gold.
"Boy, you're getting too cocky. Even if you are that Lin Yu, you'd better show some respect when dealing with Spirit Hall!"
Yue Guan's temper flared. Lin Yu's dismissive attitude toward Spirit Hall left him fuming.
Sure, Lin Yu's spirit ring configuration was impressive, and his martial arts and techniques were undoubtedly formidable. But in the end, he was just a Soul Sage. Did he think he could take on two Titled Douluo and the Supreme Pontiff herself?