NOVEL NEXT Chapter 193: Flower and Snake (1/2)
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--- Chapter 193 ---
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling overheard the noble's growing ambition not too long ago. At first, they didn't think much of it because they couldn't do much for Dao Academy.
Nevertheless, stealing the participant rewards from Dao Meeting's guests irked them. After all, these rewards are baits.
These game-changing items would cause uproar on the Douluo Continent and expose the faces of many people.
Those who can resist such temptation and are patient know Dao Academy wouldn't share such a strategic resource for nothing, and those who can't will become an example to scare others.
Of course, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling are here because they wanted to vent some of their frustration.
They rarely went out because there was no need to do so, but since Han Yuan had decided to expose the tip of Dao Academy's secret, there was no need to be so cautious anymore.
They finally could show off a little!
When they are walking on the street, Dugu Yan suddenly stops, "Uh, we might know they are holding a meeting in the Blue Mountain City. But where exactly?"
"Seriously?" Ye Linling stared at her best friend in disbelief. She patted her forehead a few times and sighed. "It seemed you didn't listen to the informant at all."
"Merchant Union already noted a large purchase from Count Dero's Mansion."
"Dero Family is a prominent player in the Gilded Blue Cross County, and they possess a half-step Spirit Douluo known as the Winged Demon Killer, as well as three Spirit Sages and numerous Spirit Kings as their protectors."
"Count Dero himself is a Spirit Emperor."
"Thus, our target is the mansion and Count Dero."
Dugu Yan rubbed her chin, "I see..."
"They are actually quite strong."
"However, as long as there are no Spirit Douluo or Title Douluo, we can defeat them no problem."
Honestly, Dugu Yan is unaware of her current limits.
Under Han Yuan's brutal yet controlled training regimen, she transformed into more of a human-shaped dragon than any spirit masters in this era by continuously breaking her limits.
Don't be fooled by her slender and attractive appearance; she's as deadly as a poisonous sea dragon if she wanted to, which the intense training and environment contributed significantly to.
The same applies to Ye Lingling. Even though the veiled girl appeared like a vulnerable maiden, she could make people run for their lives. That is, if she even gave them the chance to run.
Ultimately, Ye Lingling is also an heir of Flower God. The benefits given to her by the Goddess of Life have successfully helped her reach the Spirit Emperor Realm not too long ago. Her fighting prowess might not be as hard-hitting as that of other girls, but she's just as deadly.
"Well, let's go to the mansion then." Dugu Yan said with fiery enthusiasm.
Ye Lingling sighed helplessly, "Before that, you might want to observe the surrounding terrain first."
"You don't want to hurt innocent bystanders, right?"
Dugu Yan pouted, "You're talking as if I can't hold back."
"Whatever, you're probably right. Let's stroll around the city for a few minutes."
Ye Lingling smiled upon hearing this and followed Dugu Yan. They walked around Blue Mountain City, identifying several areas to avoid during the upcoming fight, including the orphanage, the market, and the residential streets where ordinary people live.
Then, they encountered a stereotype.
A young master!
Whistle caught their attention as a group of young men around their age walked toward them. These young men wore fashionable clothes with golden threads and had an elitist yet unflattering look on their faces.
"Hello, beauty!" said the leading young noble with a smile. "You two don't seem to be from around here."
"Perhaps, tourist?"
"Why don't you two come with us? I'll walk you around Blue Mountain City and show you what we've got here."
Ye Lingling frowned slightly, but before she could open her mouth, Dugu Yan already opened hers. "No, thanks."
"Are you sure?" The leading young noble's smile vanished, replaced with a predatory gleam in his eyes. "The city could be dangerous for beautiful, defenseless girls like you two."
"Uh, oh." Ye Lingling responded knowingly. 'Someone is about to get beaten up.'
And sure enough, Dugu Yan already had an annoyed look, though she hid it well.
"Hey, what's your name?" asked Dugu Yan with a harmless smile.
The young noble's eyes lit up, "Oh, you're actually not that stubborn. Very good, then please remember this young master's name, An Dero!"
Upon hearing the young noble's name, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling couldn't help but glance at each other. They planned to beat Count Dero up, and his relative actually came up to them himself.
How lucky!
"Lingling." Dugu Yan said to her best friend.
"Mm." Ye Lingling nodded.
An Dero thought Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were stunned by his status and then confidently walked toward them. "Come, I will bring you along. I will make sure you enjoy every moment of it~!"
He wanted to seize Dugu Yan's fair shoulder when a purple-silver shadow flew past him.
Before An Dero could realize, Ye Lingling had already teleported to his friends' side and beat them up with her fist, making them sprawl on the ground like salted fish.
"W-What!" An Dero pointed his finger at Ye Lingling.
"Y-You, what have you done!"
Dugu Yan grabbed An Dero's finger and broke it with a grip, making the young noble cry in pain.
"Arrgggh!"
Dugu Yan didn't stop and kick An Dero on the stomach, sending him sprawling on the ground like his friend.
"Listen here, chicken." Dugu Yan said while stomping on the young noble's thigh, one inch away from shattering his dream. "I wanted you to escort us to Count Dero's Mansion."
"Do that, and I will make you suffer less."
"I will do it! I will do it! Please don't hurt me anymore!" An Dero shouted in panic, feeling the chill down his spine when Dugu Yan's shoe was an inch away from that spot.
Dugu Yan smiled cheerfully, "Good."
Although An Dero saw Dugu Yan's cheerful smile, he couldn't think of her as harmless beauty anymore. This girl was clearly a demon!
Dugu Yan released An Dero's broken finger and commented, "Don't worry, I won't kill you or Count Dero. After all, I'm here to teach him a lesson."
"At most, he will stay on the bed for a few months, if not half a year."
"Since you're such a good boy, I will only let you stay on the bed for a few weeks." Dugu Yan said as greenish-blue liquid seeped out of her index finger, piercing An Dero's shoulder.
"This is a poison; it will weaken your body and give you a horrible fever, but won't kill you."
An Dero's face paled immediately.
That sounds like torture!
He could grit his pain out of a broken finger.
However, a few weeks of fever sounds like hell!
'Why did I have to offend such a girl! My dumb ass!' An Dero cursed in his mind. He was blindsided by the flower's appearance, not realizing it had thorns and poison.
An Dero wanted to cry!
He could have enjoyed fine wine and a courtesan's singing right now, but he had to encounter female devils.
"Well, what are you waiting for? Lead us to the mansion." Dugu Yan poked An Dero's forehead with her index finger, making the young noble fall into fright.
"Y-Yes, right away! Follow me!" An Dero left his groaning friends behind and led two devils into his house. If his father knew he had done this, he would probably be enraged on the spot.
At the same time, Count Dero didn't know about the incoming disaster that was about to come to his front door. He was busy greeting the guests and his partners.