novelraw Chapter 76 Departure
Chapter 76 Departure
When Dugu Bo came to visit Xiao Yan in his back garden again, more than a week had passed. Fortunately, there was plenty of dry food in his storage soul tool, so neither he nor his beast went hungry. Moreover, taking advantage of this unique location, Xiao Yan was also working hard to cultivate in order to make up for the stagnation in his soul power cultivation over the past year.
As Dugu Bo looked around, the plants around the hot pot were largely unchanged, except that a few of the immortal herbs had only some roots and stems left, or were much smaller than before.
All of these were naturally made by Xiao Yan. He understood the principle of not exhausting the resources. Apart from the two golden gourds that were swallowed whole by the Agu Beast, he carefully harvested the remaining immortal herbs, only taking what he needed.
"Young man, do you have a cure for my poison?" Dugu Bo seemed to have changed his opinion of Xiao Yan and no longer addressed him as "young man".
Looking at Xiao Yan, who was meditating on the spring of ice and fire, Dugu Bo couldn't wait to ask a question related to himself.
Xiao Yan opened his eyes. As for the solution to Dugu Bo's problem, Tang San already had a reference answer, but Xiao Yan was in no hurry to reveal it, deliberately keeping the old poison master in suspense.
"Senior Dugu, why do you look so disheveled today, after only a few days?"
Although Dugu Bo didn't say anything, Xiao Yan noticed some minor scratches on his clothes, indicating that he had just fought someone. Of course, saying he looked disheveled was just an exaggeration by Xiao Yan.
"What's there to be embarrassed about? It was just a friendly spar with a few guys from the Heavenly Dou Academy. Three Soul Douluos? Did they really think I, a Title Douluo, was made of clay?"
Dugu Bo recalled, a hint of disdain in his eyes.
"I already told them I only wanted you to stay at my residence for a few days, yet they insist I've harmed you. What a joke! Who do you think I am? Would I harm a mere Soul Venerable like you?"
Xiao Yan gave a standard smile, neither nodding nor shaking his head. If Dugu Bo got angry, he would indeed attack a Soul Master. Tang, who had mocked Dugu Bo's poison as trash and wished to remain anonymous, had once been knocked to the ground by him.
Xiao Yan then explained to Dugu Bo the methods to alleviate the poison, and as expected, Dugu Bo chose the safest method: introducing the poison into his soul bone to alleviate it. As for Dugu Yan, Xiao Yan simply cut his thumb with a dagger, collected his blood, and explained to Dugu Bo how to use blood as a medicinal guide.
After all, although Dugu Yan had toxins in her body from birth, the toxicity was not particularly strong. After absorbing the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, the blood's ability to mitigate the toxicity was even stronger. As long as Dugu Yan followed the method, the toxins in her body would be cleared away, and she would have no danger to her life.
"I didn't expect you little monster to actually have a method. Why don't you search around some more? This old man is going to take you away from here." Although he wasn't exactly weaker than the old men from Tian Dou, he had, after all, abducted their student. Now, Dugu Bo had decided to send Xiao Yan back. Before leaving, he hoped that Xiao Yan would take some more herbs with him. He himself didn't know their effects, but Xiao Yan would definitely know them all.
Dugu Bo's affection for Xiao Yan was obvious to the naked eye; he even changed his form of address for him again in a single day.
Xiao Yan shook his head: "I've already gotten enough from this treasure land of yours, old monster." Several days ago, Xiao Yan had already collected all the immortal herbs he needed and that he could use in the future. In Dugu Bo's opinion, his back garden was only slightly lacking, but Xiao Yan was already very satisfied.
"You brat!" Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow, then relaxed. After all, he called him that too, so why was he angry?
"Old monster, remember that plant." Xiao Yan pointed casually, gesturing for Dugu Bo to look at the blood-red plant beside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, which resembled a swan's neck.
"That plant, called Snow Swan Kiss, is not inherently poisonous, but it has a terrifying effect on enhancing poison. Given your current physical condition, you must not come into contact with it."
The toxins in Dugu Bo's body were still unstable and extremely disordered. Although taking Swan Kiss might enhance Dugu Bo's strength, Xiao Yan could not guarantee against the corresponding risks, so he had to warn him in advance.
"Hmph, I know that plant without you even having to tell me. Any plant that can grow near this ice volcano is no ordinary thing. I'd rather not use poisonous creatures to study these things."
Xiao Yan smiled knowingly, took out two immortal herbs, Narcissus Jade Bone and Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, from his treasure pouch, and handed them to Dugu Bo, whose eyes still held some confusion.
"This Narcissus Jade can nourish your essence and replenish your marrow, repairing the damage to your meridians and organs caused by long-term use of poison. Although you may still be injured in the battle later, it can at least serve as a patch."
This rare and precious Chrysanthemum is particularly effective in shaping the body, compensating for the weaknesses of your poison-type martial soul. It's beneficial for your body, which has been damaged by your own poison-attribute martial soul for so long.
"Did you find all of these for me?" Dugu Bo's eyes showed some surprise. Judging from the effects of the two immortal herbs, not only could he eat them, but Xiao Yan could also consume them. Yet he handed them over directly.
"Otherwise what? You can't bear to eat them? If you really can't bear to, you can pick one for your precious granddaughter. Anyway, it will improve her. But don't give her both. With her soul power and body, she won't be able to fully digest the medicinal effects of the immortal herbs. It would be a waste." Xiao Yan saw Dugu Bo holding two herbs and standing there motionless, so he continued to remind him.
"And there's the Snow Swan Kiss I just pointed out to you. Alleviating the poison in your own martial soul is a long process. Wait until the day you truly feel that the poison in your body is no longer a problem."
Xiao Yan took out the Fragrant Silk Immortal Item that had been gnawed by the Agumon and handed it to Dugu Bo.
"It is placed in Xuanbing. That day, I was spared from your poison because of this plant. You should carry it with you. If you encounter an opponent who can counter your poison, this flower can also save you from your own backlash."
When you have enough confidence, under the shroud of this fragrant and exquisite fairy product, absorbing the snow-white swan's kiss will surely bring about a qualitative change in your martial soul and soul power.
But old monster, remember, this is just a hypothetical situation. Even if your constitution has already been strengthened by consuming the Heavenly Chrysanthemum and the Narcissus, I can't guarantee that this Swan's Kiss won't cause your seemingly stable body to suddenly experience a poisoning attack, resulting in your immediate death.
If one day you feel hopeless about breaking through, you can give it a try, but remember to ask me for protection.
Xiao Yan frowned and sighed. After all, in the original work, the Swan Kiss was something Tang San threw into the City of Slaughter, which immediately exploded.
If Dugu Bo were to eat this magical herb, he might immediately suffer a backlash and die. Xiao Yan wouldn't dare gamble with his life.
But having cultivated to this level, perhaps in Dugu Bo's view, breakthroughs in cultivation are more important than life itself.
After listening, Dugu Bo patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder gratefully.