The warm breath brushed against her earlobe, and Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks instantly flushed red, her body going limp.
After some activity, my body felt much warmer.
She tilted her head back, looking at the man's handsome face so close to hers, her eyes shimmering with tears, her gaze alluring.
Tang Qing lowered his head and accurately kissed those alluring red lips.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Zhu Zhuqing leaned against him, breathing softly, her languid appearance like a cat that had eaten its fill of dried fish and was completely satisfied.
The night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight as smooth as water.
The tender moments on the training ground eventually transformed into a quiet embrace.
Tang Qing embraced the soft, warm body in his arms and slowly walked back to the brightly lit front hall.
Zhu Zhuqing nestled obediently in his arms, the blush on her cheeks not yet completely faded, and her usually cool eyes were now filled with a hazy, watery light.
The two sat down in the main seats, and a maid served them hot tea.
Tang Qing picked up the teacup and gently blew on the steam.
He spoke to a Xuanjia Army guard standing outside the door.
"go."
"Bring Dugu Bo here."
Without the slightest hesitation, the guard bowed and accepted the order.
"yes!"
The heavy footsteps quickly faded into the distance.
Zhu Zhuqing poured more tea for Tang Qing and asked softly.
"Your Majesty, it's so late. Is there something you need from Senior Dugu?"
Tang Qing put down his teacup and reached out to pinch the tip of her pert nose.
"There's something I need him to do."
...
Dugu Bo's affairs in Tiandou City had already been properly handled.
As soon as Tang Qing gave the order and the Northern Territory was established, he rushed to the Blue Silver Royal City to await orders.
Therefore, in no time at all, a slender green figure appeared at the entrance of the front hall.
It was none other than Dugu Bo, the titled Douluo known as "Poison".
As soon as he entered the room, he saw Tang Qing in the main seat and Zhu Zhuqing nestled beside him.
Dugu Bo's eyelids twitched, and he quickly bowed in greeting.
"Greetings, Your Highness, the Blue Silver King."
Tang Qing raised his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be so polite.
"Sit down, old monster."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo carefully sat down in the lower seat, his back ramrod straight.
"Your Highness summoned me late at night, what are your instructions?"
Tang Qing looked at him with a smile on her lips.
"Has everything been taken care of in Tiandou City?"
Dugu Bo nodded quickly.
"It's all taken care of."
"Although that old fellow Xueye was unwilling, he dared not make any move."
"very good."
Tang Qing nodded, then changed the subject, her voice calm, but she uttered words that would send chills down anyone's spine.
"I plan to build an army."
"A…poison army."
"The Poison Army?!"
Dugu Bo suddenly raised his head, and a terrifying light instantly flashed in his emerald green eyes!
His breathing became rapid.
Using poison to attack is always the most taboo and despicable method in the world of Soul Masters.
But now, this newly crowned King of the North is going to build an army entirely composed of Poison Soul Masters.
What an insane, and what a... terrifying thought this is!
Tang Qing took in Dugu Bo's shock, but he didn't explain much; he simply gave the order.
"I intend to entrust this matter to you."
"..."
Dugu Bo was stunned.
He stared blankly at Tang Qing, unable to react for a moment.
Give it to him?
Let him, Dugu Bo, build and lead this poison legion that is destined to intimidate the entire continent.
An indescribable burning sensation suddenly exploded from his chest and instantly spread throughout his limbs and bones!
Who is Dugu Bo?
A monster who plays with poison, an outcast rejected by the mainstream Soul Master world.
Even within the circle of Title Douluo, he is recognized as the weakest and least popular.
But now...
This high and mighty Blue Silver King entrusted him with such an important task!
This is a matter of trust!
It's also a form of...recognition!
Dugu Bo felt a surge of heat in his eyes, and something blurred his vision.
He suddenly stood up from the chair, and then with a "thump," knelt down on one knee!
His kneeling caused a tiny crack to appear on the hard stone slab.
"Your Highness..."
His voice trembled slightly, almost uncontrollably.
How many years has it been?
How many years has it been since I felt entrusted with such an important task and truly needed by someone?
Dugu Bo was a solitary and eccentric man throughout his life, and had no other attachments except for his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.
He had thought that he would grow old alone, guarding the medicinal garden in Sunset Forest, until he turned into a handful of yellow earth.
But Tang Qing's appearance changed everything.
This man not only saved his granddaughter's life and cured him of the poison, but also gave him an unprecedented stage!
A scholar will die for one who understands him!
At this moment, Dugu Bo felt no more hesitation or doubt.
He raised his head, and in his emerald green eyes burned an unprecedented flame—excitement, fervor, and unwavering loyalty until death!
He lowered his head, which had been proud for nearly a century, and said.
"I, Dugu Bo, swear to serve His Highness the Blue Silver King to the death!"
Tang Qing looked at him quietly, a hint of approval in her eyes.
He reached out and offered a helping hand.
"Get up."
"I have my reasons for using you."
Tang Qing's voice was calm, yet it carried a comforting power.
"Your Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Poison, in terms of one-on-one combat, may not be considered top-tier among Title Douluo."
"But when it comes to mass casualties and strategic value on the battlefield, no one on the mainland can surpass you."
"A poison army led by you would be more intimidating than a soul master legion led by an ordinary titled Douluo."
"This is why I chose you."
These words stirred Dugu Bo's emotions and made his blood boil.
It turns out that his deadly poison, which was despised by the world, had such high value in the eyes of this Blue Silver King!
He took a deep breath, stood up from the ground, his expression had returned to calm, but the fanaticism in his eyes had not diminished in the slightest.
"Your Highness, rest assured, Bo will not fail in his mission!"
He quickly got into character and began to think about specific issues.
"However, Your Highness, to form a poison army, we first need a large number of poison-type soul masters."
"Soul Masters are already rare, and those specializing in poison are even rarer. To assemble an army of them would be..."
There was a hint of embarrassment in his words.
This is indeed the biggest challenge.
However, Tang Qing seemed to have anticipated this.
"If we don't have enough Soul Masters, we can train them ourselves."
He picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
"I plan to establish an academy in the North."
Dugu Bo's eyes suddenly lit up!
Establish an academy!
Train your own Soul Masters who are loyal to the Northern Territory and the Blue Silver King!
This is the real solution to fundamentally address the problem and strengthen the foundation!
If this move succeeds, the North will have a constant stream of fresh blood, and its foundation will be far more solid than that of the two great empires!
"Your Highness is wise!"
Dugu Bo exclaimed in sincere admiration.
"Your Highness, have you yet decided on a name for the academy?"
Tang Qing put down the teacup and tapped her fingertips lightly on the table, making a crisp sound.
He pondered for a moment.
"Let's call it..."
"Blue Silver Holy Court Academy"
"Blue Silver Holy Court Academy..."
Dugu Bo silently recited it once, then clapped his hands in praise.
"Great! Great name!"
"The name 'Holy Court' not only signifies its sacredness and inviolability, but also establishes the legitimate status of our Northern Territory!"
"Given time, this Blue Silver Holy Court Academy will surely become the supreme holy land in the hearts of all Soul Masters across the entire Douluo Continent!"
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