Douluo: Reborn as a Dragon Egg, Personally Hatched by the Silver Dragon King

As the young master of such a powerful faction, calling someone "my lord" was naturally nothing shameful.

You Can Call Me Young Master Ye—I've Earned It

"The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor is quite a good martial soul. However, your martial soul has a massive flaw, one that can even be passed down to future generations."

With a casual wave, Ye Feng condensed a Frost Throne and sat down on it, crossing one leg over the other as he smiled at Dugu Bo.

"My lord, are you saying that the Jade Phosphorous Serpent martial soul inherited by my granddaughter also has a flaw?!"

Dugu Bo abruptly raised his head, his eyes widening at once. He clearly found it hard to accept.

"Of course. The Jade Phosphorous Serpent martial soul inherently has a huge flaw. Your martial soul must have encountered some opportunity and evolved into the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, which is why you have managed to live this long."

"If I'm not mistaken, your son died from the backlash of his martial soul, didn't he?"

"You believe your granddaughter did not inherit the Jade Phosphorous Serpent's flaw, but I'm telling you, it isn't that she doesn't have it. It simply hasn't manifested yet because her cultivation is too shallow and the Jade Phosphorous Serpent has not fully matured."

"If your granddaughter's martial soul cannot evolve into the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor like yours, then the day she advances to Soul Emperor will be the day she dies suddenly!"

Ye Feng spoke as calmly as ever.

"How... how could that be..."

As Ye Feng finished speaking, Dugu Bo's expression instantly turned incomparably grim.

Because Ye Feng was right. His son had died young because of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Poison, while his daughter-in-law had also been implicated by the poison and had not lived long. Only his granddaughter remained.

That was why he valued Dugu Yan so deeply.

Dugu Yan was his only descendant, the apple of his eye. How could he not panic when her safety was at stake?

He had observed Dugu Yan before. She did not seem to show any signs of poisoning, so he had thought her martial soul had not inherited the Jade Phosphorous Serpent's flaw. But he had never imagined...

It was not absent. It simply had not flared up yet!

Thud...

At that thought, Dugu Bo abandoned his last shred of dignity and dropped to his knees before Ye Feng.

"My lord, please save my granddaughter. As long as she remains safe and sound, I, Dugu Bo, am willing to pay any price!"

Dugu Bo clenched his fists tightly!

Although he knew the other party might be using this to manipulate him, there was nothing he could do. He had indeed been caught by the throat.

As long as his granddaughter could overcome this crisis, he was willing to pay any price!

"There is no need for this. I have a way to cure the flaws in both your and your granddaughter's martial souls. I do not intend to use this to threaten you. I simply wish to make a deal with you."

Seeing Dugu Bo's attitude, Ye Feng was naturally pleased, though he did not push things too far.

If he threatened Dugu Bo, the man would surely obey, but resentment would inevitably remain in his heart.

But if it was a deal, Dugu Bo would not only cooperate, he would also be deeply grateful.

That was what Ye Feng wanted.

"Please, speak plainly, my lord!"

Dugu Bo remained on his knees, keeping his posture extremely humble.

"I actually come from a hidden sect called the Star Sect. However, the Star Sect of this generation needs to enter the world, and I am its representative."

"However, my elders are worried about me, and it is inconvenient for them to protect me at all times. So, I need to find a Dao Protector..."

"My lord, you mean..." Before Ye Feng could finish, Dugu Bo slowly raised his head. He had clearly guessed Ye Feng's intentions.

"Yes. As a Titled Douluo, you are qualified to be my Dao Protector. If you are willing, then the deal is made."

Seeing how quick Dugu Bo was to understand, Ye Feng nodded in confirmation.

Bi Ji and Zi Ji each had their own matters to handle.

More importantly, they rather disliked humans, so Ye Feng could not possibly keep them by his side at all times.

Paying a price to hire a human Titled Douluo was the most cost-effective choice.

Moreover, Dugu Bo had a weakness, so Ye Feng was not afraid that he would betray him.

Even if Dugu Bo truly harbored other intentions, Ye Feng's current strength would be enough to hold him off for a while before he directly summoned Di Tian to kill him...

Of course, unless Dugu Yan died for no reason, the chances of Dugu Bo harboring ulterior motives were practically zero.

"Thank you, my lord. I accept this condition!"

Dugu Bo bowed again, and there was even a trace of delight in his voice.

He had thought the other party would make some outrageous demand, but he had never expected the requirement to be so simple.

Now, he no longer bore any hatred toward Ye Feng and the other two. Instead, he even felt somewhat grateful.

Had he not encountered them, he might never have learned that Dugu Yan had inherited the flaw as well. By then, his son's tragedy would surely have repeated itself, and he would have watched his granddaughter die from the backlash...

Even if it killed him, he never wanted to experience that kind of pain again!

Besides, the other party came from such a powerful sect. If he could establish ties with them, then after he died, Dugu Yan would have someone to rely on...

"Alright, then it's settled."

Ye Feng nodded, then looked at Zi Ji and Bi Ji beside him. "Sister Zi Ji, Sister Bi Ji, the Star Sect's development will still need your help. You should head back first."

"But, Young Master..."

Bi Ji and Zi Ji were somewhat worried.

Although they truly were not suited to appearing before humans, they could hide themselves and take turns standing guard each day. Protecting Ye Feng would be more than easy.

"It's really fine. You've worked hard, so take a rest for a while. I'll ask for your help again after some time~"

Ye Feng said with a smile.

The main reason was that he was not used to the feeling of being watched. Given Bi Ji and Zi Ji's personalities, they would definitely spy on him in secret, and that made him a little uneasy.

"Alright..."

Although Bi Ji and Zi Ji were somewhat unwilling, they knew Ye Feng might not like being watched, so they agreed.

After all, Ye Feng had a means of "summoning" them, and Sky Curtain City was nearby. As long as Ye Feng summoned them or ran into trouble, they could arrive within ten breaths if they went all out.

Bi Ji and Zi Ji looked at Ye Feng reluctantly. Aside from their affection for him, they were also reluctant to part with his bloodline. After all, as long as they stayed close to Ye Feng, their bloodlines could slowly evolve...

And this effect was especially potent for dragonkind. The more mixed one's bloodline was, the better the effect.

Bi Ji and Zi Ji guessed that Ye Feng's method of curing the flaw in Dugu Bo's bloodline was likely to use his own bloodline to subtly influence it.

What a lucky bastard...

In the end, Bi Ji and Zi Ji returned to the Star Sect.

"Whew... My lord, your Star Sect is truly unfathomable..."

Feeling those two powerful beings leave, Dugu Bo finally let out a sigh of relief. His back was already soaked with cold sweat.

The pressure those two had exerted was simply too terrifying. They were absolutely fearsome experts above Rank 95, and there were two of them, both of whom held considerable hostility toward him.

Even as a Titled Douluo, he could barely endure it.

"Yes, they are my elders. They are considered the weakest among them. My other elders are all in slumber through secret techniques. They only awakened from seclusion because of me," Ye Feng said casually.

"What... They are only the weakest..."

Dugu Bo's heart was once again thrown into a stormy sea. Were Titled Douluo really this worthless now...

There were only a handful of Titled Douluo across the entire Douluo Continent. Just how many did this Star Sect have?

"Alright, don't call me 'my lord' from now on. My name is Ye Feng. You can call me Young Master Ye—I've earned it," Ye Feng said calmly.

Dugu Bo: ...

"Yes, Young Master Ye..."

The corner of Dugu Bo's mouth twitched, but he did not refuse. After all, he had originally been a captive, and now he was asking another for help.

Having lived so long, face was naturally no longer important to him. His reputation had long since gone to ruin anyway. So what if he embarrassed himself? No one dared say anything to his face regardless.

"Alright, next, we'll begin solving the poison problem within your body." Seeing how sensible Dugu Bo was, Ye Feng nodded, intending to first give him a taste of the benefits.

Subduing Dugu Bo, Great Accomplishment Poison Body!

"What... Young Master Ye, are you saying you can cure the flaw in my martial soul right now?" Dugu Bo's face held shock, joy, and a trace of disbelief.

"Of course. Since you now count as my Dao Protector, I don't want you suddenly dropping dead."

Ye Feng nodded, then handed Dugu Bo a black pill he had prepared in advance. "Eat it. It will benefit you."

When dealing with subordinates, empty promises alone would not do. At the very least, they needed a few crumbs of the pie so they would follow wholeheartedly.

The poison in Dugu Bo's body had already seeped into his bones and fused with his Soul Power. Ordinary detoxification was naturally impossible. Only a Trait would work.

Ye Feng simply went for a Ten-Draw.

However, when the Traits appeared this time, Ye Feng was dumbfounded on the spot...

Because the first one was clearly a red Trait—

Great Accomplishment Poison Body (Red): You are a natural master of poison, immune to all poisons. Poison affinity +500.

Unyielding (Green): For every 10% of blood lost, combat power increases by 1%, up to a maximum of 5%.

"Damn! Why is my luck so good this time? I actually pulled a red Trait. What a waste on Dugu Bo..." Ye Feng's mouth twitched, leaving him somewhat speechless.

Unfortunately, he did not use poison, and his physique was already immune to most poisons. This talent was not even icing on the cake for him.

But if this Trait were equipped on Dugu Bo, it would be nothing short of changing his fate. His cultivation would definitely skyrocket!

Dugu Bo would be of great use to Ye Feng, so Ye Feng was not too stingy and did not intend to withhold this Trait.

Besides that, Ye Feng had also drawn eight white Traits and one green Trait. Some were good, some were bad, and Ye Feng intended to give all of them to Dugu Bo at once.

The effects of white Traits were actually very weak. Even if they came with side effects, their impact on a Titled Douluo would be extremely minor and could be ignored.

"Alright!"

Dugu Bo looked at the black pill. Although he did not quite believe a single pill could cure him, he still accepted it without hesitation and swallowed it in one gulp.

As for whether it was poisonous, he was not worried in the slightest.

He was a master of poison himself. There were countless ways he could die, but being poisoned to death by someone else was simply impossible...

Besides, if Ye Feng wanted him dead, he would have acted long ago. Why go through so much trouble?

Yet after the pill entered his stomach, Dugu Bo did not feel anything unusual. He even felt a little nauseous. Who knew what disgusting stuff this pill had been rolled out of...

"Young Master Ye, this..."

Dugu Bo had just begun to speak when his eyes suddenly widened.

Because at that very moment, he felt as though his body had undergone some strange transformation!

The poison that had constantly eroded his body actually vanished in an instant!

Originally, his poison would flare up every night, causing him unbearable agony and forcing him to suppress it with Soul Power at all times!

But now, all of that had completely disappeared.

It was as if his body had become entirely immune to poison.

Not only that, he discovered that his comprehension of poison-related arts had skyrocketed at that very moment!

Boom—

Dugu Bo felt the Soul Power within his body surge wildly. Before, most of his Soul Power had been used to suppress the poisonous backlash of his martial soul, making it difficult for his cultivation to advance.

But now, he no longer needed to worry about the poison's backlash. As the Soul Power within him erupted, it directly shattered the bottleneck at Rank 91 and pushed him to the terrifying Rank 92!

One had to know that after Rank 90, every single rank was a massive bottleneck.

Dugu Bo had remained at this level for a full ten years, yet he had finally broken through now, leaving him so overjoyed that tears filled his eyes.