Dugu Bo

Qian Daoliu's talent was not lacking either. Perhaps with this Martial Soul Evolution, he could reach for that elusive Divine Realm. That would provide Spirit Hall with the best possible protection.

The Butterfly Effect caused by Luo Chen's arrival in Douluo Continent was extremely troublesome. A Limit Douluo had already appeared at this point, and even more powerful figures would emerge later. They had to make absolutely certain nothing went wrong.

"Come out!"

Qian Daoliu came to Luo Chen's side, casually glanced toward the Valley ahead, and spoke softly.

Luo Chen's expression froze at those words. Could it be Dugu Bo?

Whoosh!

A figure suddenly shot out from the grass. Taking a closer look, the man wore a Jade-Green Robe.

His long green hair fluttered in the wind, while his pale green Snake Eyes looked cold and bloodthirsty.

The moment Luo Chen saw him, he confirmed that this man was Dugu Bo.

"I am Dugu Bo. Greetings, Angel Douluo."

Dugu Bo respectfully bowed to Qian Daoliu, though cold sweat streamed down his forehead. He had grievances he could not voice.

He could not understand why Spirit Hall's strongest expert had come to a small place like Sunset Forest.

He had originally been cultivating Soul Power within the Ice and Fire Duality Eye, only for the earth-shaking battle outside to force him to interrupt his cultivation.

He had been about to go out and see which bastard dared disturb his cultivation, only to witness several 100,000-Year Soul Rings appear one after another. Terrified, he hid in the Valley and did not dare venture out.

Where had these monsters come from? Were 100,000-Year Soul Rings free? How could each of them have so many?

Dugu Bo feared that the aftershocks of the attack would cost him his life. Only long after the battle ended did he dare come out for a look, yet he was still discovered and could only step out reluctantly.

"So you're Dugu Bo."

Luo Chen said with feigned surprise.

However, Dugu Bo's expression turned somewhat ugly. Although he was not a Titled Douluo, he was still a powerful Soul Douluo.

For a junior to address him so casually was utterly disrespectful. Yet with Qian Daoliu standing beside him, and knowing these two children could not possibly have ordinary identities, he could only say helplessly, "Yes. What can I do for you, young friend?"

Seeing Dugu Bo's aggrieved appearance, Luo Chen sighed. He knew very well that in the original story, Dugu Bo had feared neither heaven nor earth.

Sure enough, only true strength could inspire awe in others.

"It's like this. Spirit Hall intends to occupy this Valley. Do you have any objections?"

Luo Chen spoke indifferently.

"No. This Valley is my territory, so forgive me, but I cannot give it to your Spirit Hall."

At those words, Dugu Bo's expression became incomparably ugly, and he refused without hesitation.

He had finally found a place immensely beneficial to cultivating Soul Power. He would not simply hand it over for nothing.

His Soul Power Level had already reached eighty-nine, and he was about to break through into the realm of Titled Douluo. At such a critical moment, he absolutely could not give it up.

Otherwise, it would take him another year to make his breakthrough.

The moment Dugu Bo finished speaking, his heart trembled. Remembering that Qian Daoliu was still beside him, he cautiously looked toward Qian Daoliu.

When he saw Qian Daoliu's displeased expression, Dugu Bo's heart skipped a beat in fright.

"What if I can help you remove the poison from your body? Would you be willing to give this Valley to Spirit Hall then?"

Luo Chen looked unconcerned, his expression calm and detached, as though everything was already under his control.

"Nonsense! I am a mighty Soul Douluo who uses poison. How could I possibly be poisoned?"

As if Luo Chen had touched a taboo, Dugu Bo flew into a rage and roared at him.

"Hmm?"

Qian Daoliu's expression did not change, but the vast Soul Power around him instantly surged toward Dugu Bo.

Hmph!

A mountain-like pressure bore down on Dugu Bo from behind, leaving him nearly unable to breathe. He was shocked beyond measure.

So this was the power of a Limit Douluo. A casual strike from him could probably kill Dugu Bo.

"Dugu Bo, whenever the weather turns overcast or rainy, do your ribs become numb and itchy? Does it flare up once at midnight and once at noon? And in the middle of the night, do you experience headaches and pain in your feet, as though being pricked by needles?"

Luo Chen directly described Dugu Bo's symptoms from the original story. His expression remained composed, with no concern that Dugu Bo would deny it.

"How do you know?"

Dugu Bo said in utter shock. The symptoms Luo Chen described did indeed occur frequently. He had thought they were merely physical issues. Could it really be as this boy said—had he actually been poisoned?

How was that possible?

He had relied on cultivating poison arts to reach his current realm. If word got out that he himself had been poisoned, would not the entire continent laugh at him?

"Of course, those are symptoms caused by the poison in your body. If you do not treat it promptly, I'm afraid you won't have long to live."

"Moreover, your descendants carry this poison as well. If it is not treated early, it may eventually erupt into an even greater danger."

Luo Chen continued to stoke his fears. In his view, what Dugu Bo cared about most was his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.

"You're telling the truth? You're not lying to me?"

Dugu Bo fixed a doubtful gaze on Luo Chen and asked tentatively.

Yet in his heart, he had already believed Luo Chen's words. He had never told anyone about those symptoms.

He had only one granddaughter. If his own actions caused unforeseeable consequences, he would never forgive himself for the rest of his life.

"Of course it's true. I have a solution."

Seeing Dugu Bo's reaction, Luo Chen smiled.

"Fine. If you can truly cure the poison in both my granddaughter and me, then giving this entire Valley to Spirit Hall would be no problem."

Dugu Bo made his decision at once. If the poison in his body could be completely resolved, then giving the Valley to Spirit Hall would not be much of a loss.

"Deal!"

"You can find a Soul Bone and force all the poison in your body into it, filtering the poison out bit by bit. It will take a long time, but during the process, it can ease the pain you've suffered for years."

"As for the poison in your granddaughter's body, it is not serious. I have another method to cure it completely."

Luo Chen gave him a relatively simple solution. As for Dugu Yan, the effects of his First Soul Skill would be enough to dissolve all the poison within her body.

However, the poison in Dugu Bo's body had accumulated over countless years. With Luo Chen's current Soul Power, he could not completely remove it.

If he wanted to resolve it at the root, his strength would at least need to reach the level of a Soul Emperor.

"A Soul Bone!"

Dugu Bo cried out, his expression changing slightly. Soul Bones were extremely precious. He himself possessed only a head Soul Bone. Lowering his head, he fell into quiet contemplation.

After a long while, Dugu Bo finally made up his mind. He would do it. He believed this boy had no reason to deceive him for nothing.