Chapter 38: The Two Girls' First Fight Together
Douluo: Dugu Bo's Life Simulator
Somewhere in Sunset Forest—
The battle between the Iron Armored Bear and the two girls had reached a fierce stage.
Dugu Yan had already used her first and second spirit skills.
Her first spirit skill, Jade Phosphor Red Poison, was an excitation poison. It stimulated the nerves, increasing attack and speed by twenty percent.
Her second spirit skill, Jade Phosphor Blue Poison, was a paralysis-type poison. It removed pain and increased defense by thirty percent.
Both were enhancement skills.
She had already applied them to both herself and Meng Yiran.
Relying on her agility, Dugu Yan constantly harassed the Iron Armored Bear, while Meng Yiran focused on attacking.
Bang—
Meng Yiran's snake staff struck the bear's head.
The bear didn't even turn.
Its massive claws, sharp as blades, slashed toward Dugu Yan.
"First spirit skill—Snake Blade!"
Meng Yiran shouted. Her first spirit ring lit up, and a blade shot out from the snake head of her staff.
Puchi—
The blade pierced through the bear's skin and struck its skull, producing a metallic sound.
Roar—
The bear howled in pain, its movements slowing for a moment.
Dugu Yan's tail moved swiftly, dodging the attack. Taking advantage of the opening, she struck its chest with her tail.
Smack—
The blow landed with a dull sound.
But it left no mark.
She frowned.
The chest was its strongest defensive point.
She could use her third spirit skill to poison it to death—
But that would defeat the purpose.
Both girls understood Dugu Bo's intention.
This fight was to build their coordination.
Fighting together was the best way to do that.
And besides—
They didn't want to eat a poisoned bear.
Dugu Yan quickly said,
"Keep it up, Ranran! We can wear it down!"
Not far away, Dugu Bo lay lazily on a boulder, watching.
He nodded slightly.
They had chosen the right method.
Against a tough opponent like this, wearing it down was the best approach.
The Iron Armored Bear seemed invulnerable—
But its flaw was its clumsiness.
As long as that weakness was exploited, victory was only a matter of time.
The two girls continued circling it.
Meng Yiran struck whenever she found an opening.
Minutes passed.
Except for its chest, the bear's body was now covered in wounds, its fur stained red with blood.
It grew increasingly furious.
But its low agility made its rage useless.
Soon—
Boom!
Its massive body collapsed, kicking up dust.
A purple spirit ring slowly formed above it.
The battle was over.
The two girls panted lightly, their faces flushed.
Dugu Bo finally stood and walked over.
"Your tactics were correct. But your coordination still needs improvement."
Dugu Yan rolled her eyes.
"I know, Grandpa. I'm starving. Can we eat now?"
Meng Yiran stood quietly to the side, saying nothing.
Dugu Bo cut off the bear's paws and went to the stream to clean them before storing them.
Then he walked over and patted Meng Yiran's head.
"Hungry? Let's go back."
Meng Yiran lowered her head.
"Mm."
The three quickly returned.
After entering the valley, Dugu Bo said,
"Wait here. I'll prepare the food."
He left.
Soon, he returned with firewood.
He skewered the cleaned bear paws, built a simple rack, and lit a fire.
The meat slowly turned golden as it roasted.
Fat dripped and sizzled.
The aroma spread.
At some point, the two girls had come over, staring eagerly.
Not long after, the bear paws were roasted to a crisp golden color.
After adding seasoning—
Fragrant.
The two girls grabbed the food and immediately started eating, ignoring all manners.
Dugu Bo smiled slightly.
After lunch, the afternoon was left to them.
Dugu Bo began practicing the hidden weapon techniques recorded in the Hundred Solutions of Hidden Weapons.
Once he mastered them, he could teach the girls.
It would give them more means to protect themselves.
If things followed their original course—
When Tang San met them again, what would his reaction be?