Dugu Bo and Dugu Xin had learned a week earlier that Yin Zhang had arrived in Heaven Dou City. They immediately rushed over, only to discover that Yin Zhang and Qiangu Yunying had gone out to relax. After traveling such a long distance, the Dugu father and son had no choice but to return in disappointment.
They waited another week—today—and upon hearing that Yin Zhang had come to the competition venue to watch the matches, they hurried over without stopping.
"Father, is that the person who saved you and our Dugu Family from Spirit Hall?" Dugu Yan asked curiously.
"Yes. He's from Spirit Hall Academy," Dugu Xin replied. "His teacher is a close friend of your father's grandfather—that is, your great-grandfather. When you see him later, remember to call him… ah—Father, what should Yan Yan call Xiao Zhang?"
Dugu Bo thought for a moment.
"It doesn't matter. Xiao Zhang doesn't care about titles. But you must call him Uncle Zhang. As for Yan Yan, we'll see what Xiao Zhang prefers."
Dugu Xin's mind went blank.
It was completely fried.
Dugu Bo called him Xiao Zhang; he called him Uncle Zhang—fine. But letting Yan Yan decide? This generational gap was absurd.
"And that Dragon Turtle Douluo should be a newly promoted Titled Douluo of Spirit Hall," Dugu Bo added inwardly. "It's a good chance to greet him."
Over the past year, Dugu Bo had sorted things out.
The one he truly held a grudge against was the Supreme Pontiff Palace within Spirit Hall. Yin Zhang, however—who stood with the Hall of Worship—was absolutely worth befriending.
Not to mention Golden Crocodile was in the Hall of Worship, an old friend of Dugu Bo's father. Though decades had thinned that bond, it still served as a bridge. If Dugu Bo wished to mend relations with the Hall of Worship, Yin Zhang could be the key to re-establishing contact.
That way, he wouldn't have to fear that person again when encountering Yue Guan.
Within Spirit Hall, Yue Guan could only act arrogantly in the Supreme Pontiff Palace. In the Hall of Worship, he wasn't even a match for the High Priests.
As long as Golden Crocodile gave the word, the next time Yue Guan saw him, the most he could do was snort coldly and walk away.
Once he figured all this out, Dugu Bo's mood improved greatly.
At the same time, Yin Zhang was also thinking about Dugu Bo—or rather, about Dugu Bo's herb garden, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
"I wonder how long it'll take for Dugu Bo to find me," Yin Zhang mused. "Or should I go find him myself? I was planning to reach Spirit Ancestor before the Elite Tournament."
Yin Zhang already had plans for the Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
If he hadn't known Dugu Bo, that would be one thing. But since their relationship was good, Yin Zhang planned to leave the Snowy Swan's Kiss to Dugu Bo.
Snowy Swan's Kiss could amplify toxins a thousandfold. In the original history, a certain Tang San had relied on it to destroy the Slaughter City. It was an absolute weapon.
In the hands of Dugu Bo—who specialized in poison—it would be a terrifying boost to combat power.
Moreover, Yin Zhang believed Snowy Swan's Kiss did more than merely amplify toxins. Giving it to Dugu Bo was the most suitable choice. Since it wasn't an absorption-type Immortal Herb, it could even be passed down for generations.
Aside from that, Yin Zhang had already tentatively allocated several other Immortal Herbs.
Sister Yunying definitely needed one—and he had already decided which.
Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
Among the Immortal Herbs, aside from the Fiery Apricot, it was the only true fire-attribute herb.
In the original history, Ma Hongjun relied on it to purify the impurities in his Spirit bloodline, allowing his Spirit to evolve from a dirty chicken into a true top-tier Beast Spirit—the Phoenix.
Naturally, Yin Zhang wouldn't leave it for Ma Hongjun this time.
That said, Yin Zhang planned to take out the Yearning Heartbroken Red first. If Qiangu Yunying was recognized by it, she would take the Yearning Heartbroken Red, and the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower could be reassigned.
Yin Zhang trusted Qiangu Yunying's feelings for him—but he still hadn't fully decided the final ownership of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower.
Then there was the Immortal Herb known as the Water of Longing and Seeing-Through. After absorbing it, one's mental force would be greatly enhanced.
In the original history, Tang San used it to push his Purple Demon Eye into the third level—the Meson Realm—and discovered Xiao Wu's true form as a hundred-thousand-year Soft-Bone Rabbit.
It was an excellent herb.
One could consume it after absorbing an Immortal Herb. Yin Zhang considered the people around him and realized there were no Spirit Masters specializing in mental attributes—so he initially planned to take it himself.
But then he paused.
In the original history, Hu Liena hadn't shown explicit mental-type abilities, yet her Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Xie Yue clearly indicated the potential for mental development.
This Water of Longing and Seeing-Through could be given to Hu Liena. After that, Yin Zhang could look for another high-grade herb to help her increase her Spirit Power.
As for the Marvelous Velvet Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum, Yin Zhang had once considered trading it to Yue Guan—or using him as a mole.
But after saving Dugu Bo's son and resolving the Jade Phosphor Serpent Poison that had plagued the Dugu Family for generations, Yin Zhang abandoned that idea.
After all, it was common knowledge that Yue Guan and Dugu Bo were mortal enemies.
Moreover, Yue Guan still belonged to Bibi Dong's faction. Although Yin Zhang hadn't yet decided how to deal with him because of Hu Liena, the two would inevitably stand on opposite sides.
Thus, Yin Zhang decided to leave that Immortal Herb to his teacher—Golden Crocodile.
Golden Crocodile had been stuck at level ninety-eight for who knew how long. With this Immortal Herb, he would definitely break through the bottleneck and become the fourth Limit Douluo of the current era.
Though compared to the other three, Golden Crocodile would still fall short.
After all, Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi, as High Priests of the Angel God and Sea God respectively, could each mobilize a portion of divine power. Against Limit Douluo of the same level within their domains, they could be considered demigods.
And Tang Chen had defeated both of them with sheer strength alone—making him a demigod as well.
Unfortunately, Tang Chen failed at the final assessment, became parasitized by the Nine-Headed Bloody Crimson Bat King, and was unable to leave the Slaughter City, remaining there as its Slaughter King.
In such circumstances, a level-ninety-eight Golden Crocodile would definitely be able to defeat him.
Ahem—back to the point.
Once Golden Crocodile became a Limit Douluo, he would be Yin Zhang's strongest backing.
By then, Yin Zhang would not only be Golden Crocodile's disciple, but also the one who helped him break through. Asking Golden Crocodile for help with anything would be perfectly reasonable.
Brother-in-law Xie Yue would need one as well…
Yin Zhang was deep in thought when Qiangu Yunying's surprised voice reached his ears.
"Poison Douluo?"
Yin Zhang snapped back to reality and turned his head.
He saw Dugu Xin approaching with a young girl. Noticing Yin Zhang looking over, Dugu Xin waved with a smile.
"Xiao… Uncle Zhang, how are you?"
"Uncle Zhang?" Qiangu Yunying exclaimed.
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