More than half a month later, Wang Zhong stepped onto the arena again, winning his final match against his opponent.
As of now, Wang Zhong had won fifty-seven consecutive matches. Yes, this victory today completed the task assigned by Gui Mei two months ago.
Wang Zhong had also become the owner of the Golden Douluo with the most consecutive wins and the fastest promotion in the Great Douluo Arena.
Walking back to the private room, Dugu Yan, who had been waiting for a long time, pounced into Wang Zhong's arms and exclaimed, "Zhong, you're amazing!"
Whenever Wang Zhong won and returned here, Dugu Yan would always be the first to offer such praise. Wang Zhong smiled in return, "It's nothing, the opponent was very weak."
"The successors of the Black Tiger Sect not only have powerful Martial Souls, but their doctrines and competitive methods have resulted in each disciple possessing extremely rich combat skills. Their experience and techniques are among the top tier of Soul Masters. For you to maintain a winning streak against them is truly astonishing. Little Wang Zhong, you can be very proud of this."
Beside them, Dugu Bo, who had followed Wang Zhong's advice and channeled the uncontrollable toxins deposited in his meridians, bones, and flesh into his Soul Bone, had his formerly green hair and beard return to their normal gray-white color.
The poison that had constantly plagued him had also reduced by nearly eighty percent. As time passed and he completely expelled all the toxins from his body, the poisoning would disappear entirely.
With this as a foundation, coupled with the intimate friendship between Dugu Yan and Wang Zhong, Dugu Bo found Wang Zhong more and more pleasing to the eye.
As he spoke, his eyes and face were full of smiles.
"Little fellow, Yan Yan and I have been here for more than half a month, and you still haven't thought about how to repay me or what three tasks you want me to do?"
Dugu Yan hugged Wang Zhong's arm and sat on the sofa with him. They were talking and laughing when Wang Zhong looked up at Dugu Bo upon hearing his words.
Having spent more than half a month together, with Dugu Yan as a buffer and Dugu Bo's increasingly amiable attitude towards Wang Zhong, Wang Zhong no longer found the Titled Douluo, known as the Poison, to be fierce. At least to him, he seemed like a good person.
Shaking his head, Wang Zhong shrugged and casually said, "Senior doesn't need to worry about those things."
"At the time, it was just a method I thought of to resolve Sister Yan's poisoning. You were just an afterthought. I wasn't genuinely helping you."
"So, let's forget about the favor and the three tasks!"
Dugu Bo burst into laughter at this.
"Hahaha, saving me was just an afterthought. In this world, only you, little fellow, would dare to say that."
"But I have never broken my word to anyone in my life, not in the past, and not in the future. Moreover, you helped me resolve the pain of poisoning, and I should naturally offer a separate token of gratitude."
"The favor and three tasks were promised solely for Yan Yan's sake."
This only made Wang Zhong smile indifferently, "If Senior is doing it for Sister Yan, then you shouldn't even mention it."
"Sister Yan truly considers me a friend, and I should reciprocate with sincerity. The so-called favor and three tasks would only tarnish this genuine friendship."
Dugu Yan rested her chin on her small hands, smiling and gazing at Wang Zhong as he spoke with her grandfather. Her face was brimming with joy and happiness.
As Yue Guan had said, Dugu Yan, who had no friends, naturally cherished Wang Zhong, her first friend, immensely. This cherish brought forth a friendship devoid of any pretense.
Wang Zhong was also the type to repay sincerity with sincerity, and earnestness with earnestness. The superposition of their mutual feelings made Dugu Yan, who experienced this pure friendship, feel warm all over.
"Hahaha, good, good, good!"
"I've lived this long and never met such a pure young fellow as you."
"'If you treat me with sincerity, I will repay you with sincerity.' This statement is excellent, absolutely excellent!"
"I admire you more and more, not just for your talent, but also for this pure and flawless childlike heart."
Dugu Bo stroked his graying beard, his laughter hearty and unrestrained.
When interacting with someone like Wang Zhong, you never had to worry about them doing anything underhanded. Whatever he intended to do, he acted upon it directly, which allowed all those with good intentions to feel at ease and comfortable.
"Although you don't want my favor or the three tasks, I will always remember them."
"No matter when you come to find me, this favor and these three tasks will be permanently valid. Unless I, Dugu Bo, die, I will certainly fulfill them for you."
Dugu Bo's smile faded, and he spoke with great seriousness and solemnity.
Yes, he was also a stubborn person; once he spoke, he would never take it back.
"Little fellow, ponder on this slowly in the coming years of your growth."
"One day, you will encounter a time when you need me."
Saying this to Wang Zhong, Dugu Bo turned his gaze to Dugu Yan and said gently, "Yan Yan, we've been here for a long time. It's time to go home."
Dugu Yan, who had been all smiles, suddenly froze at his words. A trace of sadness and reluctance appeared on her face as she tentatively asked, "Grandfather, can't we stay a little longer?"
Dugu Bo shook his head helplessly and chuckled, "Yan Yan, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is about to start. If you don't go back soon, you'll miss your classes."
Dugu Yan said with great dissatisfaction, "So what if school starts? I won't attend anymore. Anyway, there's no one in the entire academy who wants to be with me, and I don't want to be with them either."
A hint of bitterness appeared on Dugu Bo's face. How could he not know this? But some things, knowing them, could you avoid them? Although he was a Titled Douluo with extensive knowledge of herbs and poisons, a Soul Master needed to learn much more than just herbs and poisons. There were too many things to understand and learn, and even Dugu Bo couldn't master everything alone.
With a pout of annoyance, Dugu Yan suddenly thought of something and excitedly asked, "Zhong, which academy do you attend? I'll transfer there, and then I won't have to go back!"
However, before Wang Zhong could speak, Dugu Bo said in a very stern tone, "Yan Yan, I can agree to anything else, but not this!"
Wang Zhong's school was the Spirit Hall Academy, and there was no other like it. If Dugu Yan transferred there, it would signify Dugu Bo's stance. He hadn't yet decided on such a matter and was in a state of hesitation, unable to act rashly.
Dugu Yan glared at Dugu Bo huffily but only saw her grandfather's stern and resolute expression. She had to give up reluctantly. Although Dugu Bo doted on her immensely, if he insisted on something, she could do nothing about it.
Seeing Dugu Yan's sulky expression, Dugu Bo felt helpless and said to Wang Zhong, "Little fellow, it seems my Yan Yan wants to stay with you a bit longer."
"Why don't you come and live at my cultivation place for a while? This way, Yan Yan can visit you when she's free. What do you say?"
Dugu Yan's eyes lit up instantly, sparkling with hope, and she stared intently at Wang Zhong without blinking.
This question also made Wang Zhong frown. He wasn't here alone; Gui Mei had given him a mission, and Bibi Dong also had expectations of him. It wasn't as if Wang Zhong could leave whenever he wanted.
"This can be arranged!"
"But Old Poison, you must take good care of Little Wang Zhong and return him unharmed in at most four months."
Just as Wang Zhong was struggling, Yue Guan's figure suddenly appeared before them. With a smile, he nodded at Wang Zhong, indicating that Dugu Bo's proposal was feasible.