MTLNOVEL Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Yu Tianheng: How About We Make a Bet?
Chapter 30: Yu Tianheng: How About We Make a Bet?
Yu Tianheng, who was originally full of confidence, stiffened when he heard Dugu Yan's words.
This situation had never crossed his mind.
After all, in Yu Tianheng's eyes, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling would never refuse an invitation from him.
First, he was a genius—no young soul master in the entire Heaven Dou Royal Academy surpassed him in talent.
Second, his background from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan meant no one would look down on him.
Moreover, with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul, he could often achieve invincibility in battle.
The reputation of the world's number-one beast martial soul was not just a title; it was earned through generations of ancestors from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan, one soul skill after another!
But now, he, hailed as the clan's top genius, had personally invited Dugu Yan, only to be rejected.
He didn't understand why he was turned down!
Could it be that Dugu Yan had no intention of participating in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament a few years later?
No, that was impossible, because both Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were top-tier geniuses, and as geniuses, they naturally wanted to compete with others of their level.
And the tournament was the best and most convenient platform—plus, the rewards were incredibly generous.
Every victory brought not only rewards but also fame and opportunities from various forces!
"Why do you refuse? I can't think of any reason for you to refuse me."
"Besides, I've already asked Teacher Qin Ming to lead us."
"Dugu Yan, you might not know this, but Teacher Qin Ming reached Soul King at just over twenty years old. He's a top-tier genius, and with his guidance, we could improve faster!"
Yu Tianheng took a step forward, his expression serious. His long black hair fluttered as he radiated an imposing aura, exuding a pressure that made others hesitant to refuse.
However, while ordinary people might feel intimidated, the person before him was Dugu Yan.
Dugu Bo's granddaughter—her status was far from inferior to Yu Tianheng's, perhaps even higher.
After all, Yu Tianheng's grandfather was tasked with protecting the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan, while Dugu Yan's grandfather only needed to protect her.
"Reason? No reason. I just don't like you, that's all. Is that not allowed?"
Dugu Yan sneered, glaring at Yu Tianheng without showing any weakness, feeling the pressure he released.
She felt no fear at all—in fact, she even felt a slight urge to laugh.
Her gaze remained steady; the evolved Abyssal Earth Dragon was in no way inferior to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Moreover, her cultivation had already reached level thirty-eight, seven levels higher than Yu Tianheng, who had just broken through to Soul Elder.
As their auras clashed, Yu Tianheng involuntarily retreated a few steps, his face turning pale.
He was extremely surprised, staring at Dugu Yan in disbelief—he had been suppressed!
But wasn't he the number-one genius of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy? Could Dugu Yan be hiding her true strength?
What a terrifying scheme—was it that she didn't want to be famous, so she pushed him out as a shield?
As expected of Poison Douluo's granddaughter; perhaps only someone like Poison Douluo himself could raise such a formidable woman.
Ye Lingling secretly hid behind Dugu Yan, watching Yu Tianheng lost in thought.
She pouted her lips in annoyance, looking utterly adorable. However, this scene was hidden beneath her veil, invisible to others.
She disliked the arrogant Yu Tianheng. What kind of person was he? He couldn't even defeat Yan Yan, yet he was so rude.
Junior Brother Pei defeated Yan Yan so easily and spoke so kindly.
Comparing these two, the difference was immediately obvious.
"As expected of the Poison Douluo's granddaughter—truly formidable!"
"I've lost this round, but I won't give up. Dugu Yan, how about we make a bet?"
Yu Tianheng's expression turned cold and serious again as he addressed Dugu Yan.
"I challenge you to a soul-fighting duel. If I defeat you, you join my team. If I lose, I promise I won't bother you again."
Yu Tianheng still carried confidence; even if Dugu Yan's soul power was stronger than his, his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul was enough to bridge the gap.
Dugu Yan, as a control-type soul master, combined with her unparalleled Jade Phosphor Serpent Poison, made her a formidable teammate—something Yu Tianheng found hard to refuse.
Moreover, he also hoped to win over Poison Douluo's granddaughter to strengthen his clan. For this reason, he needed to establish a good relationship with Dugu Yan.
"If I lose, I will join your team. If I win, you won't bother me anymore. Isn't that just a one-sided bet?"
"And is this how your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan usually invites people?"
"Get out of the way!"
Dugu Yan grew increasingly impatient. What was this? He invited her without a kind word, with a cold expression as if she owed him money.
She would be a fool to join his pathetic team—especially with her cultivation as a young Soul Elder.
'Ridiculous! My grandfather is a Titled Douluo; I can ask him for guidance whenever I want. Why would I need a small Soul Elder like you to teach me?'
"Hmph, Dugu Yan, you'll regret this!"
Yu Tianheng's face darkened completely. After all, he was one of the two most outstanding geniuses of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan.
The clan would never tolerate insults, and he would protect its honor!
"Whether I regret it or not is none of your business. My future is in my hands!"
"Besides, I've already joined a team."
Dugu Yan waved dismissively, glaring at Yu Tianheng with contempt.
Without another word, she and Ye Lingling turned to leave.
The previous argument had already attracted attention. Now, faced with rejection and the ridicule of others, Yu Tianheng's expression darkened further. He snorted coldly and turned away.
"Yan Yan, Yu Tianheng is so annoying. I hope he won't bother us again."
Walking into the cafeteria, the two found a corner to sit. Ye Lingling finally relaxed from her social anxiety—the white socks on her clenched feet finally loosened.
"Then why didn't you tell me to scold him? That Yu Tianheng is such a jerk. My opinion of him is even lower than Pei Qing's!"
Dugu Yan glared with her beautiful eyes, her small mouth cursing colorful words.
"I... I don't dare..."
Ye Lingling's small face flushed as she lowered her head shyly, looking so adorable that Dugu Yan felt a pang of sympathy.
But then her eyes darted around, and she began teasing: "If you're so afraid, why not ask your Brother Pei Qing to teach Yu Tianheng a lesson?"
"What brother? Pei Qing is younger than us!" Ye Lingling pouted, glaring at Dugu Yan.
"Aha, why didn't you deny that Pei Qing isn't 'yours'?"
"Lingling, you have ulterior motives for him!" Dugu Yan's eyes lit up as if she'd caught something, continuing to tease her.
She found teasing Ye Lingling extremely fun, though she wondered if she might regret it later.
"Yan Yan!" Ye Lingling stamped her foot in frustration, but she was helpless against Dugu Yan's teasing.
End of Chapter.