Douluo Dragon King: The Twin Dragons of Time and Space, Mistaken for Dragon God

In Ye Yingluo's office in the afternoon.

The five of them stood in front of Ye Yingluo's desk, the atmosphere somewhat serious. Wei Xiaofeng's heart pounded; would he be caught daydreaming in class and get a note written on his face?

Ye Yingluo got straight to the point: "I called you here because you are the most outstanding students in the class. Next month, the academy will be holding a promotion competition, so I would like you to participate."

Wei Xiaofeng breathed a sigh of relief. "Hey, I thought I was going to get scolded." He patted his chest confidently, "Don't worry, teacher, we'll definitely be fine!"

Ye Yingluo shook her head: "No, your opponents are not the lower grade classes."

Wang Jinxi was stunned: "Teacher, isn't the promotion tournament supposed to start from the lowest level and go up the ranks?"

"That's the standard rule." Ye Yingluo looked at them, emphasizing each word, "Your goal is the upper-grade classes."

"What?!" the five exclaimed simultaneously. Zhang Yangzi nearly dropped his glasses: "Teacher, this... can we do this? The upperclassmen are all from the second or third ring road!"

Ye Yingluo said firmly, "Precisely because it is difficult, the academy will allocate extra resources based on your performance in the challenge. Cultivation techniques, soul bones, rare metals, you name it, we have it."

Chu Nan stood calmly, nodding slightly, "Either way, I'm fine with it." But in his heart he thought, "It's a promotion tournament, so let's play it. I'm just killing time anyway."

Gu Yue nodded calmly, "Okay." In her heart, she thought, "If the Dragon God participates, then I'll participate too."

Wei Xiaofeng, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi exchanged a glance, gritted their teeth, and said, "Let's go for it! Just do it!"

Ye Yingluo nodded in satisfaction: "Okay, starting tomorrow, there will be extra training after school. Meeting adjourned."

The five filed out. After the door closed, Ye Yingluo took a framed photo from a drawer. Inside was the profile of a cold, blue-haired man. She ran her fingers along the edge of the frame and murmured to herself, "Wu Changkong, you rejected me back then. Now, I will use my students to defeat your students fair and square in the promotion competition. I will show you that the students I, Ye Yingluo, teach are no less capable than you!"

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As Wei Xiaofeng walked out of the office building, he saw Chu Nan heading towards the college gate and asked curiously, "Brother Nan, where are you going? The dormitory isn't over there."

Chu Nan didn't even turn his head: "Let's go out and have some fun, have a good meal to celebrate."

Wei Xiaofeng's eyes lit up and he was about to follow when Gu Yue spoke softly from behind, "I... want to go too."

The air was quiet for a second.

Wei Xiaofeng, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi exchanged glances instantly—you know, I know, we all know—and then simultaneously let out a drawn-out, meaningful "Oh~~~".

Wei Xiaofeng winked and said, "I suddenly remembered I haven't done my homework! I'm leaving now, you guys can chat."

Zhang Yangzi looked around and said, "I...I have an appointment to spar with someone! Yes, a spar! I'll be going now, you guys can continue your conversation."

Wang Jinxi scratched his head, and after a long pause, said, "I...I have to go back and feed the turtle! The turtle hasn't eaten for three days!"

The three of them slipped away faster than Kun Kun.

Chu Nan's lips twitched: "These fake brothers... they're all acting like they've witnessed adultery. We were just ordinary classmates having a meal!"

He turned to look at Gu Yue and tentatively asked, "Um... Gu Yue, are you sure you want to come with me? The food street is really crowded and noisy."

Gu Yue nodded, her expression calm, but her ears were already subtly turning red: "Yes. I'd like to try it."

Chu Nan thought to himself, "The mighty Silver Dragon King has been conquered by human snacks? This isn't how the story goes. Oh well, at least I have someone to keep me company, so the food tastes even better."

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As dusk falls and the streetlights come on, the food street is bustling with people. The smoke from grilled skewers, the sizzling of hot plates, and the aroma of fried chicken mingle together, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

Chu Nan walked ahead, while Gu Yue walked quietly half a step behind him, her purple eyes curiously looking around. The two walked side by side, and the scene was strangely harmonious.

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Chu Nan stopped in front of a roasted chicken leg stall: "Boss, two big chicken legs, please!"

The chicken leg was in their hands, golden and glistening with oil, its aroma irresistible. Chu Nan opened his mouth and took a big bite, while Gu Yue hesitated for a moment before also taking small bites. Surprisingly, they ate quite quickly, and the chicken leg visibly shrank.

Chu Nan finished his bite in a few bites, then turned around and saw Gu Yue eating intently, with some sauce on the corner of her mouth. He couldn't help but laugh: "Gu Yue, I didn't expect you to be such a big eater! From the grilled squid and takoyaki to the chicken leg, you haven't stopped eating. Your appetite is almost catching up with mine."

Gu Yue paused, her cheeks instantly turning bright red, and she whispered in protest, "...Yes, it's very delicious."

She was panicking: "Oh no! The Dragon God saw how much I can eat! My image is ruined! It's all because human food is so cunning, it smells so good... But it really is delicious."

Chu Nan found it amusing to see her face turn red to the roots of her neck, and handed her a tissue: "It's alright, it's alright, being able to eat is a blessing. Come on, there's a hot dry noodles place up ahead that's said to be amazing, shall I treat you?"

Gu Yue's eyes lit up slightly, and she nodded: "Okay."

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Inside the noodle shop, the two sat facing each other. Steaming hot dry noodles were served, the aroma of sesame paste making their mouths water. Chu Nan mixed the noodles and casually started talking about himself: "I grew up in an orphanage. Later, my master found me and that's when I finally had a home."

He spoke casually, as if he were talking about someone else, his chopsticks flying as he slurped the noodles loudly.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yue tightened her grip on her chopsticks.

Looking at Chu Nan's smiling face, she felt a surge of intense anger and heartache: "The Dragon God... is suffering in a human orphanage! Those humans... have allowed the esteemed Dragon God to wander outside! Unforgivable!"

Her hatred for humans deepened, and she became even more determined to bring "Lord Dragon God" back to the Soul Beast camp.

She said softly, "It's all in the past. Things will be better from now on." Her tone was gentle, without her even realizing it.

Chu Nan paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, now I have a master, an academy, and all of you classmates. It's pretty good."

Gu Yue hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked, "By the way, Chu Nan, what...what's your opinion on soul beasts?"

Chu Nan's heart skipped a beat: "They're here, they're probing us?" He remained outwardly calm: "Soul beasts? That's good. They can provide soul rings and soul bones, and their spirits can accompany you in battle. What's wrong?"

Gu Yue's eyes darkened, and he said nothing more, lowering his head to eat his noodles.

After a while, as if she had made up her mind, she asked, "When school is on long holiday, would you... like to come to my house? My house is near... the Starry Sky Forest, the scenery is beautiful."

Her heart raced; this was the first time she had taken the initiative to "invite" someone. The book said that getting closer could increase the development of feelings between two people—this should count, right?

Hearing this, Chu Nan's mind was in turmoil: "Star Dou Great Forest?! The Silver Dragon King's hometown? Is this a showdown or a trap? If I go there, won't I be surrounded and interrogated by a bunch of ferocious beasts?"

But he looked delighted: "Great! I've never been to the Star Dou Great Forest before. I've heard there are many kinds of soul beasts there, and the scenery is beautiful too."

Gu Yue breathed a sigh of relief, a very faint smile curving her lips: "Yes, that place... is very beautiful."

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After finishing their noodles, the two strolled back to the college. Moonlight streamed down the road, casting long shadows.

At the fork in the road leading to the dormitory, Gu Yue stopped and said softly, "Today...I'm very happy. Thank you for the chicken leg and noodles."

Chu Nan waved his hand: "No problem. Let's do our best in the promotion tournament."

"Um."

Gu Yue turned and took a few steps, then looked back once more. Chu Nan waved to her, reassuring her to go back.

A smile played on her lips, and her steps became lighter.

Watching Gu Yue walk away, Chu Nan turned and headed towards the boys' dormitory, mentally reviewing his actions: "I had dinner with Gu Yue today, and she even invited me to Star Dou... This girl's offensive is a bit too much. But going to Star Dou might not be a bad thing. Maybe I can make contact with the higher-ups of the soul beasts and figure out just how deep their misunderstanding of me is. Anyway, it's backed by the Spirit Pagoda, so they shouldn't dare to do anything reckless... right?"

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The bright moon shone on the road and some place in the suburbs at night.

Under the moonlight, Gu Yue stood with her back to Di Tian, ​​her voice clear and cold: "He agreed. He'll come to visit the Star Dou Great Forest during his long holiday."

The illusory figure of Emperor Tian trembled violently, his voice shaking: "Really? Lord Dragon God... is willing to come?"

"Hmm. Go back and make proper arrangements, set aside a space." Gu Yue paused, "Also, teach all the ferocious beasts proper human manners. No baring their teeth, no roaring, no intimidating anyone with their aura. Anyone who dares to frighten the Dragon God, I will personally deal with them."

Di Tian solemnly replied, "Yes!"

Gu Yue hesitated for a moment, lowered her voice, and added, "Also... learn a few human dishes. Barbecue, noodles, snacks, and so on. Make them decent and delicious."

Di Tian remained silent for a long time, his voice hoarse: "...Cooking?"

Gu Yue nodded: "Yes. He likes it."

The illusory figure rippled slightly, and Di Tian finally managed to utter with difficulty, "...Yes, sir."

He silently wept, thinking, "The mighty King of Beasts, the number one being below the Dragon God, is actually forced to learn to cook? If the Bear King knew, he'd laugh his head off. But my lord has ordered it, so I have to learn even if it's a tough one..."