Douluo Dalu 2: Peerless Gu master

Half a day earlier, Wang Dong had accompanied Senior Brother Beibei to the treasure appreciation auction, thanks to his VIP status. Her exceptional talent had also played a role in securing her entry. 

At the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, Wang Dong's striking appearance immediately caught the attention of the staff.

When they registered her age and soul power level, their eyes widened in awe, and their tone became noticeably more respectful. This flattery, though subtle, left Wang Dong feeling a bit smug. 

Despite being a freshman, Wang Dong had managed to secure a yellow-level rating.

According to Beibei, once she became a core disciple of the outer courtyard, her rating would jump to the highest level—purple—for her age group. 

This revelation boosted Wang Dong's confidence. 

'What? It turns out my talent is quite impressive after all.' 

She quickly rationalized her earlier defeat to Huo Yuhao. 

'It's not my fault. I didn't go all out back then. Besides, my roommate is just too abnormal.' 

If Huo Yuhao could hear her thoughts, he would have shaken his head in disbelief and told her directly. 

'Wake up, Wang Dong. Look at how high your starting point is and how many resources you've consumed. Are you really proud of a mere yellow-level rating?' 

The sky was clear, the rain had stopped, and Wang Dong was back to feeling like she was on top of the world. 

But compared to Senior Brother Beibei, her achievements paled in comparison.

Beibei, one of the core disciples of the outer courtyard, had broken through to level 30 at the age of thirteen. Now, more than two years later, he was on the verge of becoming a four-ring Soul Ancestor.

His cultivation speed was nothing short of remarkable, and his purple-level VIP status granted him a 10% discount on all purchases at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion. 

At the treasure appreciation auction, the most expensive item was a ten-thousand-year soul bone priced at 3.5 million gold soul coins. 

Wang Dong glanced at it indifferently. 

'It's impressive, but not something I'm particularly interested in.' 

She had seen similar soul bones before, and their attributes didn't align with her needs. What intrigued her more was the dynamic between Beibei and Tang Ya, the leader of the Tang Sect. 

The relationship between the two was far more than just master and disciple. It was clear to anyone paying attention that there was a deeper bond—something that transcended ordinary friendship. 

Beibei had used the excuse of showing Wang Dong around to invite Xu Sanshi, another top talent of the outer courtyard, to the event. The real purpose, however, was to find suitable treasures to aid Tang Ya's cultivation. 

Xu Sanshi, who was about the same age as Beibei, was tall and handsome, with thick eyebrows and a strong jawline.

As Wang Dong listened to their conversation, she couldn't help but feel like she was witnessing a drama unfold. 

'Shocking! The love-hate entanglement between the twin stars of the outer courtyard and the two women.' 

'Shocking! The twin stars of the outer courtyard repeated a grade just to pursue their love interests.' 

Xu Sanshi sighed as he glanced at Wang Dong. 

"Beibei, I didn't expect the Tang Sect to recruit such a talented junior. This kid's potential seems impressive." 

Beibei laughed. "The Tang Sect is thriving. Since I promised Xiaoya I'd help her revive the sect, I'll definitely see it through. What about you? Want to join us?" 

Xu Sanshi chuckled. "If you can get Jiang Nannan to join, then I'm in. But Beibei, you've given me an idea. I think I'll repeat a grade this year too, so I can be in the same class as Nannan. You know what they say—the one closest to the water gets the moon first." 

Beibei rolled his eyes. "Should I call you infatuated or shameless? It's been so long, and you still haven't made any progress with Jiang Nannan. It's embarrassing for us twins." 

Xu Sanshi blushed and retorted, "First love is complicated. You wouldn't understand if you hadn't experienced it yourself! Besides, you should worry about Xiaoya. If she keeps focusing on the Tang Sect and neglects her cultivation, she might not even graduate from the outer courtyard." 

Beibei sighed. "You know how difficult it is to cultivate with the Blue Silver Grass martial soul. She's doing her best. It's not like she has the Blue Silver Emperor martial soul like the ancestors of the Tang Sect..." 

As the two continued to banter and tease each other, Wang Dong felt a strange sense of familiarity when the Blue Silver Emperor martial soul was mentioned. 

'Could there be records of it in my sect's archives?' 

She made a mental note to check the Haotian Sect's classics during the next holiday. Perhaps she could find something to help Beibei and Tang Ya. 

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By nightfall, Wang Dong sat on Huo Yuhao's bed, feeling a little lonely. 

'It's already this late. Why hasn't Huo Yuhao come back yet?' 

She tried to convince herself that she didn't care about him, but the truth was, she did. They had agreed to practice together and explore the martial soul fusion technique. Had he forgotten? 

'Damn it, did he really forget about me because of that senior?' 

Wang Dong couldn't believe Huo Yuhao would prioritize Ma Xiaotao over her. 

'I was here first!' 

But in her heart, she knew the truth. 

Wang Dong couldn't help but compare herself to Ma Xiaotao. While she was confident in her looks, she couldn't deny that Ma Xiaotao had a more… impressive figure. 

'Senior Ma Xiaotao is really blessed. Comparing myself to her is just asking for humiliation.' 

But Wang Dong wasn't too worried. She was still young, and there was plenty of room for growth. 

'When I grow up, everything will be fine!' 

Despite her frustration, Wang Dong had to admit that her interactions with Huo Yuhao had left a lasting impression. In just one day, he had managed to carve out a significant place in her heart. 

During their afternoon practice, Wang Dong felt an incredible resonance between their martial souls. It was as if they were perfectly compatible. 

'If we can master the martial soul fusion technique, the advantage will be mine!' 

But there was something strange about Huo Yuhao's martial soul. It didn't feel like the ice attribute he had used during their fight at noon. 

'Could he have twin martial souls?' 

If that were the case, his talent would be even more extraordinary than she had thought. 

'I always believed my Clear Sky Hammer made me invincible, but Huo Yuhao might be even more talented.' 

This realization filled Wang Dong with a sense of urgency. She couldn't let Huo Yuhao outpace her in soul power cultivation.

The success of their martial soul fusion technique depended on their compatibility and the closeness of their soul power levels. 

Determined, Wang Dong began to practice. But as the night wore on, she found herself unable to focus. 

'Why am I still sitting on Huo Yuhao's bed?'

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