Douluo: One man returns, Fan Tianyin smashes Tang San to death

Lu Yu raised his head to meet Xie Yue's gaze, his tone calm but tinged with helplessness: "Xie Yue, I never intended to harm Nana."

The incident in Star Dou Forest was her own choice.

I didn't want to put her in a difficult position either.

He paused, his voice lowering slightly, "But you and I both know that we may be on opposite sides of the battlefield in the future."

What will you do then? If you kill me, Nana will blame you; if you let me go, you'll be releasing a tiger back into the mountains.

Have you thought about these things?

Upon hearing this, Xie Yue's pupils contracted slightly, and his expression grew even more gloomy.

He sneered, his tone filled with undisguised killing intent: "Lu Yu, you don't need to play these tricks on me."

We will always be enemies! Next time we meet, I will take your life!

His voice was as piercing as the cold wind, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth.

Lu Yu looked at the anger in Xie Yue's eyes and sighed inwardly.

He knew that there was no room for negotiation with Xie Yue's attitude.

He didn't say anything more, just nodded silently, his eyes filled with a complex expression.

He didn't want to be enemies with Huliena's brother, but reality forced them to stand on opposite sides.

Meanwhile, Hu Liena had already arrived at Bibi Dong's room.

The room was dimly lit, and Bibi Dong sat on a high-backed chair, her purple robe gleaming coldly in the candlelight.

Hu Liena bowed and then reported everything that had happened in the Star Dou Forest.

She mentioned the unusual fluctuations in soul power in the forest, the strange movements of all races, and some inexplicable bizarre phenomena.

Her tone carried a hint of unease, as if even she herself was unsure what was hidden behind these phenomena.

After hearing this, Bibi Dong's face first showed a hint of surprise, and then she fell into deep thought.

Her fingers tapped lightly on the back of the chair, making a soft "tap-tap" sound.

His voice seemed to penetrate the walls of the room, gazing into the distant unknown.

After a moment, she spoke slowly, her voice low and complex: "This world is about to change, and change faster than I imagined."

Hu Liena was shocked upon hearing this.

She had never seen her teacher look like that before; there seemed to be an indescribable heaviness in his voice.

She couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, what do you mean by that? Is... something bad going to happen?"

Bibi Dong did not answer immediately, but simply waved her hand, indicating that Hu Liena did not need to ask any more questions.

Her gaze returned to Hu Liena, with a hint of scrutiny: "Nana, you don't need to worry about this."

Go back and get some rest.

Hu Liena wanted to say something more, but seeing the depth in Bibi Dong's eyes, she ultimately chose to remain silent and respectfully withdrew.

As night deepened, the lights in the mansion were extinguished one by one.

Lu Yu stood in the courtyard, looking up at the sparse stars in the night sky, his heart filled with complex emotions.

In the Martial Soul Empire's camp, the night was as dark as ink, but the lights illuminated the council hall.

Inside the hall, Bibi Dong sat on a high seat, her purple-gold robe gleaming coldly in the candlelight, her brows furrowed with an undisguised weariness.

Hu Liena stood in front of her, her eyes filled with urgency, but her tone was cautious: "Teacher, there have been some rumors circulating in the camp lately... Is there something you're hiding from me?"

Her voice was soft, yet it held a hint of probing. Her gaze was fixed on Bibi Dong's face, trying to glean a clue from that dignified countenance.

Bibi Dong's gaze sharpened slightly, as if a thousand words were churning in her chest, but in the end, she only managed a low reply: "There are some things that are better left unsaid."

Her tone was heavy, carrying an unquestionable authority, yet also revealing a hint of weariness, as if she were carrying a heavy burden on her shoulders that no one could know.

Hu Liena's lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to ask more, but seeing the complex look that flashed across Bibi Dong's eyes, she swallowed her question and simply whispered, "Yes, teacher."

Leaving the council hall, Hu Liena's heart grew heavier.

Bibi Dong's attitude made her uneasy, as if an invisible net was quietly enveloping the entire Spirit Empire.

She quickened her pace, passing through the crisscrossing tents of the camp, but Lu Yu's image involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

Lu Yu, the boy who always troubled her, seemed to have noticed something recently, and his words were always tinged with a strange worry.

What worries her even more is her brother, Xie Yue—he and Lu Yu have always been at odds. If he knew that Lu Yu had "tricked" her a few years ago...

If we let him pass, he might take the opportunity to cause trouble.

Hu Liena's pace quickened, her skirt swaying slightly in the night breeze, as if urged on by her inner anxiety.

She must find Xie Yue as soon as possible to confirm whether he will harm Lu Yu.

After passing through several passageways guarded by patrolling soldiers, she finally stopped in front of the Evil Moon Mansion.

Before even entering the gate, one could see from afar that Xie Yue and Lu Yu were standing facing each other in the open space in front of the mansion, but the atmosphere was unexpectedly calm.

Xie Yue was dressed in a black and gold robe, his handsome face carrying a hint of indifference. He casually toyed with a short blade in his hand, but his gaze kept sweeping towards Lu Yu opposite him.

Lu Yu remained as composed as ever, his dark robe fluttering slightly in the night breeze, a faint smile on his face, as if he were oblivious to Xie Yue's indifference.

Hu Liena felt a sense of relief and quickly stepped forward, her voice tinged with urgency: "Brother, you... didn't make things difficult for Lu Yu, did you?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Yue raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes: "Nana, what are you saying? I, Xie Yue, always keep my word. Since I said I wouldn't make things difficult for him, I naturally won't go back on my word."

His voice was deep and slightly sarcastic, but his gaze swept over Lu Yu intentionally or unintentionally, as if he were subtly mocking his sister's excessive concern for Lu Yu.

Lu Yu simply smiled slightly and said calmly, "Nana, Brother Xie Yue really didn't make things difficult for me."

But you, rushing here in such a hurry, seem to be worrying too much.

Hu Liena blushed slightly, glared at Xie Yue, then looked at Lu Yu with concern in her eyes: "I'm just... afraid you'll have a conflict."

She paused, then lowered her voice, "Didn't you say you were leaving the camp to handle some matters? What exactly are these matters? Can you tell me?"

Lu Yu's eyes flickered slightly, as if he was considering his words, and finally he only said, "There are some things I need to confirm in person. I'll be leaving in a few days."

He paused, then emphasized, "If there is any danger, remember to contact me immediately, and I will come back as soon as possible."

His voice was deep and serious, but a hint of worry flashed in his eyes, as if he had already sensed something unusual.

Hu Liena felt a warmth in her heart, but also a vague unease.

Recalling Bibi Dong's solemn expression, she couldn't help but say, "Lu Yu, it seems that our teacher is also worried about something lately. It seems that something big has happened in the Martial Soul Empire."

Are you... really going to leave? At least this camp is relatively safe.

She bit her lip, her eyes filled with worry.

Lu Yu chuckled softly and patted her shoulder: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. You be careful too, and if anything happens, remember to call me."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the distant night sky as if deep in thought, before adding, "I'm going back to the inn first. You should go back and rest early too."

Hu Liena wanted to say something more, but saw that Lu Yu had already turned around, his figure gradually disappearing into the night.

She stood there, her gaze following the figure, but a strange unease welled up inside her.

Just then, she heard a soft footstep behind her. She turned around abruptly and saw Ghost Douluo's semi-transparent figure emerge from the shadows.

"The Ghost Elder?"

Hu Liena was taken aback and quickly stepped forward to bow, "You... just came back from outside?"

Ghost Douluo's face was hidden in the shadow of his cloak, only revealing a pair of deep eyes. His voice was hoarse and somewhat tired: "Yes, I am here on His Majesty's orders to handle some matters."

He paused, then added with a half-smile, "You'll soon be able to meet His Majesty's daughter regarding matters related to her."

Hu Liena's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but ask, "His Majesty's daughter? Where...is she now? What exactly is this mission...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Ghost Douluo waved his hand and said indifferently, "These are not things you should know. I need to report to His Majesty first."

After saying that, his figure disappeared into the night like a ghost, leaving Hu Liena standing there, full of doubts.

She frowned, her mind racing.

Bibi Dong's daughter, Ghost Douluo's mission, Lu Yu's sudden departure... all of this seems to point to some unknown crisis.

She took a deep breath, deciding to suppress her doubts for now, and turned to walk towards Lu Yu's inn, determined to confirm his safety once again.

Outside the inn, Lu Yu stood in the courtyard, the moonlight shining on him and outlining his tall and straight figure.

Seeing Hu Liena arrive, he smiled slightly and said in a light tone, "What, you're worried about me again?"

Hu Liena glared at him, but her tone was serious: "Tell me honestly, where are you going? Has something happened at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

Lu Yu was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, before he regained his composure: "You're quite perceptive."

He paused, then lowered his voice, "There are indeed some things going on with Ning Rongrong, I need to go and check on her."

"But don't worry, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has a deep foundation; it shouldn't encounter any major problems."

He paused, then added, "If there is any trouble, I will deal with it promptly."

Hu Liena wanted to ask more, but Lu Yu gently interrupted her: "Alright, Nana, it's getting late, you should go back now."

If anything happens, I will let you know immediately.

He paused, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes, "Take care of yourself, don't worry me."

Hu Liena bit her lip, finally nodded, and turned to leave.

Lu Yu stood there, his gaze following her back until she disappeared into the night before he looked away, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

He turned and walked into the inn, heading straight for the apothecary.

He Jun was sorting out medicinal herbs when he saw Lu Yu arrive. He hurriedly came up to him and said, "Lu Yu, you've finally arrived! Ning Rongrong's letter just arrived, it's quite urgent."

Lu Yu took the letter, quickly scanned it, and his expression changed slightly.

The letter only mentioned "something happened at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School".
However, no specific details were disclosed.

He pondered for a moment, put the letter away, and said to He Jun, "I'll leave the pharmacy business to you for now. If you encounter any difficult problems, ask Hu Liena for help; she'll be happy to assist you."

He Jun nodded repeatedly, but Lu Yu had already turned around, looking out at the night sky, thinking to himself, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School...it seems we need to set off as soon as possible."

The next morning, Lu Yu packed his bags and quietly left the Martial Soul Empire's camp.

Along the way, he was filled with unease, his mind constantly replaying Bibi Dong's solemn expression, Ghost Douluo's ambiguity, and Ning Rongrong's words in her letter, "Something happened."

He had a vague feeling that all of this seemed to be related to a larger conspiracy, and that he was about to step into an unknown storm.

On the afternoon of the third day, Lu Yu finally arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

The sect still stands majestically, and the glazed pagoda shines brightly in the sunlight, as if it had not been affected at all.

As soon as he stepped into the sect, Ning Rongrong greeted him, wearing a light purple dress and with a bright smile like a spring breeze: "Lu Yu! You've finally arrived!"

She hurried forward, affectionately took his arm, her eyes filled with joy, "I thought you'd be a few days late!"

Lu Yu smiled slightly and patted her hand: "I wouldn't dare delay after receiving your letter."

He paused, glanced around, and whispered, "Rongrong, the letter said something happened at the sect. What exactly happened?"

Ning Rongrong's smile faded, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her smile: "Actually, it's not that serious. Our sect has a deep foundation, so we're fine for now."

However… I need to take you to see Grandpa Jian for the specifics; he knows more.”

"Grandpa Jian?"

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow.

Ning Rongrong nodded and said as she walked, "That's Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Grandpa. He's an important force in our sect. His swordsmanship is superb. I've even learned a few moves from him!"

As she spoke, a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes, "Father is currently out on business. Grandpa Jian must know about the sect's affairs."

The two walked through the glazed corridor inside the sect and arrived at a quiet courtyard.

In the courtyard, an old man in white robes was holding a cyan longsword. The sword light was like a rainbow. When he swung it, his soul power and sword energy intertwined, and a faint hum could be heard in the air.

Dozens of feet away, a humanoid boulder shattered into dust under the impact of the sword energy.

Ning Rongrong couldn't help but exclaim in amazement: "Grandpa Jian's swordsmanship has improved again!"

Chen Xin sheathed his sword, turned to look at the two of them, his face kind but his eyes sharp: "Rongrong, this is Lu Yu, whom you often mention, right?"

He looked Lu Yu up and down, and smiled slightly, "Not bad, you do have some presence."

From now on, just call me Grandpa Jian when you're with Rongrong.

His tone was friendly, without the slightest airs of a top-tier Douluo.

Lu Yu cupped his hands in greeting and said respectfully, "Greetings, Grandpa Sword."

Chen Xin waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be so polite, but his gaze held a hint of inquiry: "Rongrong said you have something you want to ask? Go ahead, what is it that you want to know?"

His voice was calm, yet it carried an invisible pressure, as if it could see through people's hearts.

Lu Yu took a deep breath, his gaze resolute: "Grandpa Sword, what exactly happened to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? Also... there seems to be some unusual activity from the Martial Soul Empire lately."

He paused, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes. "I want to know, what exactly happened?"

Upon hearing this, a complex look flashed in Chen Xin's eyes, as if he was carefully considering his words.

He slowly sheathed his longsword, his gaze fixed on the distant glazed pagoda, and said in a low voice, "There are some things you really should know..." (End of Chapter)