Exiting Seclusion, Grasping Dugu Bo!

Outside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Ao Tian stood alone atop the cliff, basking in the long-awaited morning sun.

Beside him, Dugu Bo sat cross-legged in meditation, his gaze constantly fixed on the valley below.

Just thinking about how he, the one who discovered this place first, couldn't enter and was stuck guarding the entrance, gave him the same stifling feeling as witnessing someone else entering the bridal chamber on their wedding night to enjoy the spring evening.

"Senior, are you really not going to take a look?" It's been more than ten days since this kid came out. "This place of mine isn't safe. Some of the herbs inside, even I can't name them. And then there are the Ice and Fire Twin Springs. What if he..."

"Hmph? Shut up." Ao Tian turned his head and gave him a cold glance. How could he not know if he was alright? They were connected by a restriction.

Dugu Bo's mouth twitched, and he clenched his fists. "Damn it, who cares about that guy's life or death? I've been waiting here for over ten days, and I don't even know how things are at home."

Just as he was thinking, an anomaly finally occurred in the basin valley. A powerful spiritual and Soul Power aura erupted.

Then, a figure leaped out, it was none other than Chen Chu, who had undergone a transformation.

"You two, thank you for waiting." Chen Chu saw Dugu Bo's dejected look and knew what he was thinking.

"How dare I. Judging by your aura, young friend, you must have gained a lot. I, Old Man, offer my congratulations in advance."

Dugu Bo felt the powerful aura emanating from Chen Chu and felt as if he had eaten feces. This kid definitely knew the efficacy of the herbs inside. Those were all his treasures!

"Senior Dugu, I truly owe you a favor this time. I, Chen Chu, will not deny this karma."

Chen Chu looked at Dugu Bo's constantly changing expression, smiled faintly, stepped forward, patted his shoulder, and made a promise.

"Young friend is too 'polite'. It's just a small matter. Being able to befriend you is the greatest fortune of my life these past few years."

Feeling Ao Tian's cold gaze behind him, Dugu Bo said with a brilliant smile.

"It would be best if Senior Dugu thought that way. However, this treasure land is too dangerous. With Senior Dugu's strength, it would be difficult to protect it. From now on, I will handle this treasure land entirely."

"Ao Tian." Chen Chu didn't give Dugu Bo a chance to refuse and signaled Ao Tian to act immediately.

Ao Tian complied, and with a low shout, he said, "Heavenly Shroud!"

As the words "Heavenly Shroud" fell, the sky seemed to be covered by an invisible curtain, and the sunlight instantly dimmed.

The space around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well rippled slightly, and a powerful aura spread from Ao Tian's body, sweeping in all directions like a tide.

Dugu Bo's expression changed, and he instinctively took half a step back. He felt that this power not only sealed the spatial fluctuations in the area but was also subtly altering the flow of energy around them.

The spiritual energy of the immortal herbs that originally permeated the air was gradually suppressed, replaced by a heart-stopping sense of pressure.

"You are..." Dugu Bo's brows furrowed, but before he could finish speaking, Chen Chu interrupted him with a raised hand.

"Senior Dugu, this place holds extraordinary opportunities. If it is not guarded, it will sooner or later attract the covetous eyes of various forces. Rather than face trouble later, it is better to seal it completely now." Chen Chu's tone was calm and unquestionable.

Ao Tian formed hand seals and chanted incantations. As he moved, the ground began to tremble slightly, and the surrounding rocks slowly shifted, forming strange ancient runes. These runes connected with each other, eventually forming a massive array above the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

"The Heavenly Shroud Array is complete. From now on, unless it is personally opened by me or Ao Tian, even a Titled Douluo will not be able to force their way in." Chen Chu's voice echoed within the array, carrying a hint of imperceptible majesty.

Dugu Bo remained silent, staring intently at the array. As the discoverer of this place, he naturally felt unwilling, but he also understood that with his strength, he truly could not guard such a treasure land for long.

"Fine, since young friend has such means, I have nothing more to say." Dugu Bo sighed, a wry smile appearing on his face. "I only hope that if young friend has the chance in the future, you will let me witness the wonders of this place again."

Chen Chu smiled slightly. "Of course. I've heard that the Poison Douluo clan has passed down the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul for generations. If I'm not mistaken, Senior Dugu has been tormented by this snake venom all these years, hasn't he?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically. "You! What do you mean by that? I, Poison Douluo, am the master of poison in the world. How could I be tormented by snake venom? This is utterly absurd!"

Chen Chu did not reply. He simply raised his hand and took out a herb from his Soul Tool. The herb was pure white, with faint golden patterns on the edges of its leaves.

As soon as the herb appeared, a clear and cold aura permeated the air, causing the snake venom churning within Dugu Bo's body to instinctively subside slightly.

"This is the Snow Soul Exquisite Grass." Chen Chu handed the herb to Dugu Bo, his tone calm. "It can suppress the innate snake venom that comes with the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul. Although it cannot cure it, it can reduce the pain of the poison's backlash by 30% every time you use a Soul Skill."

Dugu Bo stared intently at the Snow Soul Exquisite Grass, his body trembling slightly. He had lived for nearly a hundred years, searching the continent for rare treasures to suppress the snake venom in his body, yet he had never encountered such a suitable herb.

But he could never have imagined that what he had sought his entire life was right beside him. How could he accept this!

After he believed it, Chen Chu took back the immortal herb and put the Snow Soul Exquisite Grass back into his Soul Tool. "However, I must tell you, Senior, the snake venom in your body is incurable. My intervention can only suppress the poison, allowing you to live a few more years at most."

"But, your granddaughter's poisoning is still in its early stages and can be cured. Do you want to fight for this sliver of hope for your descendant!" Chen Chu's tone shifted, and he looked at Dugu Bo coldly, awaiting his reply.

Dugu Bo's pupils contracted sharply. His granddaughter, Dugu Yan, was the one he cared about most in his life. Hearing that his "granddaughter's illness could be cured," he could no longer remain calm, his voice trembling, "You... are you telling the truth? Can Yan'er's poison truly be cured?"

Dugu Bo's gaze was locked onto Chen Chu, his breathing becoming rapid.

"There is absolutely no falsehood." Chen Chu nodded, quite confidently.

"What do you want? There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. You're helping Yan'er, you wouldn't do it for free."

Upon hearing that he could be saved, Dugu Bo's emotions actually calmed down. He had said so much, and it was definitely not for free. He was, after all, a Titled Douluo and a master of poison. He must have some demands!

Chen Chu did not conceal anything either. His tone was calm and straightforward. "I want you to help me with three things."

"First, for the next three years, you must act with me and help me deal with any troubles related to poisons.

Second, you must transcribe a copy of the Poison Scripture you have studied your entire life for me.

Third, if anyone were to attack me in the future, you must lend a hand. You don't need to fight to the death, just stall until I can escape."

Since he had Dugu Bo in his grasp, it would be a waste not to utilize him properly.