The Cost of Saving a Life, Dugu Yan Takes the Heaven Restoring Pill

This old man never changes his name standing or sitting—I am Dugu Bo!

A booming voice rang out. "Has Douluo Continent truly forgotten Poison Douluo?"

The entire hall suddenly fell silent.

Everyone understood at once.

The one who had bid seventy-five thousand auction points was Dugu Bo.

Many people soon accepted it.

Dugu Bo was, after all, a Titled Douluo who had been famous for many years. It was only natural that he could produce treasures worth seventy-five thousand auction points.

However—

Snake Lance Douluo was unhappy.

Why?

Dugu Bo could not even defeat him.

Moreover, as an elder of Spirit Hall, he had secretly accepted no small amount of benefits over the years.

And yet Dugu Bo was richer than him?!

I fucking refuse to accept this!

Why?!

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It was actually Dugu Bo.

Prince Xue Xing was completely stunned. He had never expected that after putting so much effort into mocking him, this would be the outcome.

He quickly made up his mind.

Even though this Heaven Restoring Pill was extremely important to him, he no longer had any chips to continue bidding.

He absolutely could not offend Dugu Bo.

Among the forces under Heaven Dou Empire, there were around a dozen Soul Douluo.

Yet there was not a single Titled Douluo.

This also showed just how rare Titled Douluo were throughout Douluo Continent.

And Dugu Bo was someone he had befriended by chance.

He hoped that Dugu Bo could help him in the future and assist Xue Beng in ascending the throne.

Dugu Bo was one of his trump cards.

He absolutely could not offend him. Otherwise, he would truly lose both the wife and the army.

Thus, he hurriedly smiled apologetically. "This is a case of floodwaters washing into the Dragon King's temple—one family failing to recognize another."

"Since Poison Douluo was the one who made the bid, I naturally accept it."

"This prince spoke out of turn earlier. I apologize to Your Excellency and hope you will not take offense."

"When you visit Heaven Dou Empire in the future, I will certainly come to your door and apologize in person."

"Prince Xue Xing, you flatter me. It was not my intention to compete with you maliciously. It is simply that this pill is also extremely important to me."

Seeing Prince Xue Xing offer him a way out, Dugu Bo's expression softened considerably.

Though he was solitary by nature, he repaid every kindness. Prince Xue Xing had helped him many years ago.

Therefore, he did not wish to make things so awkward that no one could save face.

"The auction will continue."

At those words, Daji spoke and brought the auction back on track.

Yet even after several dozen seconds, the Auction Pavilion remained silent. No one made another bid.

"Seventy-five thousand auction points, going once."

"Seventy-five thousand auction points, going twice."

"Seventy-five thousand auction points, going three times."

As her words fell, Daji announced, "In that case, congratulations to His Excellency Poison Douluo Dugu Bo for obtaining the Heaven Restoring Pill."

Seeing Dugu Bo win the Heaven Restoring Pill, everyone revealed envious looks.

"From now on, Dugu Bo practically has a second life."

"Exactly. No matter how severe his injuries are, he can recover completely after taking it. He can practically fight by trading life for life. Who would dare fight Dugu Bo to the death?"

"Your Excellency, may I give this Heaven Restoring Pill to someone else?" Dugu Bo asked Daji earnestly.

"Of course. Since you have won the Heaven Restoring Pill, it is yours to use as you wish."

Receiving that confirmation, Dugu Bo relaxed greatly.

Compared to himself, he was more worried about his granddaughter.

As long as Dugu Yan took it and completely dispelled the Azure Snake Poison, he could Rest in Peace after a hundred years.

Moreover, if Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion auctioned similar pills in the future, he could bid again.

Especially in Sunset Forest—his herb garden still held many precious medicinal herbs, worth no less than what he had brought this time.

The next moment, he brought Dugu Yan onto the auction platform.

He handed the white jade bottle to Dugu Yan, unable to suppress his excitement. "Yan'er, take this pill."

"Grandfather, I don't want it." Dugu Yan pushed it back.

"Yan'er, listen to Grandfather."

Hearing her grandfather's sincere voice and seeing the love in Dugu Bo's eyes, Dugu Yan's eyes warmed, and crystal-clear tears flickered within them.

She did not refuse again. Opening the white jade bottle, a rich medicinal fragrance immediately spread through the air. She then poured out the pill and swallowed it.

At this moment, the entire Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

The turn of events had come far too quickly...

Everyone was caught off guard.

What a waste of a heavenly treasure.

This was a Heaven Restoring Pill capable of growing flesh over white bones.

And he had simply let his granddaughter swallow it...

Had his brain been caught in a door?

Quite a few soul masters began whispering about Dugu Bo's astonishing move.

He had paid an enormous price to win it, then gave it to his healthy granddaughter.

Was he doing this just for fun?

As Dugu Yan quietly sat cross-legged and absorbed the Heaven Restoring Pill's medicinal effects, Dugu Bo stood beside her with a cold and proud expression.

He had naturally had his own reasons for making Dugu Yan take it on the spot.

First, he wanted Prince Xue Xing and the other forces to know that the Heaven Restoring Pill had already been consumed, so they could stop coveting it.

Second, taking certain high-grade pills could carry a degree of danger.

Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion was so miraculous. If anything happened to Dugu Yan, he could ask the Pavilion Master to save her.

Since this was a business, if the first auction item crippled someone after they consumed it, the Auction Pavilion's business would likely be difficult to sustain.

At this moment, Su Mu, like many of those present, was staring at Dugu Yan.

If he knew what Dugu Bo was thinking, he would surely curse in fury...

That old man Dugu was actually trying to fleece him.

Just then, a sudden change occurred.

"Ah—"

Dugu Yan cried out in pain.

Sweat began pouring from her body. Her skin visibly turned red, as though she had been roasted.

"Yan'er."

Dugu Bo's heart skipped a beat, and he was filled with worry.

At the same time, waves of discussion rose around them.

"Could it be fake medicine? Dugu Yan doesn't look well."

"Good heavens, there are consequences like this? Why didn't the Auction Pavilion explain this before the auction started... Isn't this harming people's lives?"

"Good thing I didn't bid. Otherwise, after paying such a huge price, this is what I would have gotten? Who could I even reason with?"

If something truly happened to Dugu Yan, Dugu Monster probably would not let the matter rest.

"Don't talk nonsense. It must be genuine. Dugu Yan is like this because the medicinal effect is too fierce. Her Soul Power Level is too low, so she cannot absorb it in a short time and cannot control that violent Pill Qi."

Inside the Purple Box

Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "Poison Douluo was too impatient. If Dugu Yan had taken it after suffering serious injuries, then that vigorous medicinal power would naturally repair her weakened body. The small amount of medicinal power left afterward would be absorbed slowly and would not harm her body."

"But Dugu Yan is currently healthy. There is nowhere for that vigorous medicinal power to be expended. With her Soul Power of only level thirty, she simply cannot suppress that terrifying medicinal power."

"Dugu Yan is in danger..."

"Forget it. Saving one life is worth more than building a seven-story pagoda. Since I have seen this, I will help her."

Just as Ning Fengzhi was about to rise and use the supportive effects of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul to help Dugu Yan absorb the medicinal effects—

A refreshing breeze suddenly arose throughout the Auction Pavilion.

As that breeze swept past, Dugu Yan's crimson skin gradually returned to normal.