A Deal Reached

Lang Lei's estimate had been quite accurate. Before he could gather the lesser herbs, Dugu Bo had already flown back with Dugu Yan.

This was much earlier than Lang Lei had expected.

Although Titled Douluo could forcefully fly using Soul Power, it consumed a great deal of Soul Power. The faster they flew, the quicker the consumption.

It was clear that Dugu Bo was truly anxious.

"Grandpa, is there really someone who can cure even the poison that you can't?" Dugu Yan could not help asking the moment she landed.

The Imperial Dou Team had only just arrived in Suotuo City when her grandfather suddenly flew over, frightening even her teacher, who had thought Dugu Bo had come to demand an explanation.

Yet Dugu Bo had not said a word before pulling Dugu Yan away and flying off. On the way, he had only briefly explained a few things to her, spending the rest of the time rushing at full speed.

It had been a long time since she had seen her grandfather this anxious.

Before Dugu Bo could answer, Lang Lei's voice arrived before he did.

"Yo, Sister Yan, we meet again." Lang Lei greeted her with a smile.

"Little Brother Lang Lei, it's you?" Hearing a somewhat familiar voice, Dugu Yan turned around and could not help widening her eyes. "You've grown quite a bit taller!"

Dugu Bo also felt somewhat relieved. Since the two knew each other and seemed to be on good terms, it proved that what Lang Lei had said earlier had some basis and was not a lie.

"Haha, you flatter me, Sister Yan." Lang Lei smiled. "My strength has merely improved a little."

"Huh? You were already absurdly strong, and you've improved again?" Dugu Yan could not help lamenting the disparity between people, completely forgetting that she herself was also quite an impressive genius.

"Just luck, nothing more," Lang Lei said modestly.

"Then the person Grandpa mentioned, the one who can resolve the poison in our bodies caused by our Martial Souls, is you, Little Brother Lang Lei?" Dugu Yan suddenly remembered why she had been brought here.

"That's right, it's me." Lang Lei nodded. "Not only can I solve your poison problem, but if you're lucky, your Martial Soul may even undergo an evolution. Its strength could rival Tian Heng's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and your Soul Power Level would also rise considerably."

"Really? Is there such a miraculous method in this world?" Dugu Yan was half-convinced.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was the continent's number one beast Martial Soul, the very foundation upon which the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan had been established!

"Trust me. There's no loss in giving it a try, right?" Lang Lei first took out the Aromatic Silk Beauty and pinned it at his waist.

"Senior, will you go first, or Sister Yan?" Lang Lei looked toward Dugu Bo, who had remained silent at the side.

"Will this method harm the body in any way?" Dugu Bo asked with a grave expression. "Are there any precautions or advice from experience?"

"No. They're herbs, so you just eat them directly," Lang Lei explained.

"Then let Yan Yan go first. I'll stand guard for her." Dugu Bo did not believe that someone capable of defeating him head-on would need to resort to poison to harm them. Besides, judging from what he had just seen, his granddaughter seemed to have a decent relationship with Lang Lei.

"Alright." Lang Lei took out the Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma and Nine Steps Drunk, then split the scattered little flowers growing on the Nine Steps Drunk into two portions.

"Here, Sister Yan. Eat all of these purple flowers, then quickly eat the entire Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma before the medicinal effects take hold." Lang Lei handed the items to Dugu Yan.

"Alright." Dugu Yan did not doubt him. Her grandfather clearly trusted him, and from their time in the Star Dou Great Forest, they had learned a little about Lang Lei's character. He was not a bad person.

Once Dugu Yan sat cross-legged on the ground and began absorbing them, Dugu Bo closed his eyes and began sensing her condition.

As Dugu Yan's grandfather, he was still worried in the end.

When Dugu Bo sensed that the poisonous aura around his granddaughter had diminished significantly, his eyes flew open.

"Mm... it looks like Sister Yan is quite lucky. Her Martial Soul has begun evolving." Lang Lei nodded. Her current condition closely resembled the state of Martial Soul Evolution described by the system.

"What!" Dugu Bo exclaimed in a suppressed voice.

"You heard correctly. Once you find her a soul bone, the poison problem will be completely resolved." Lang Lei nodded. "When she cultivates in the future, have her force the toxins produced by her Martial Soul into the soul bone as much as possible. Your problem can also be eased through this method."

If nothing unexpected happened, Dugu Yan's Martial Soul would evolve into the Jade Phosphor Dragon.

This Martial Soul Evolution would likewise improve Dugu Yan's body, giving her a stronger resistance to poison. She should no longer be affected by toxins.

It was like how the same dose of poison that could kill a white mouse could not kill an elephant.

With this as a safeguard, along with a soul bone for assistance, there should not be any further problems.

"Very well, this old man understands." Dugu Bo was extremely excited and could hardly wait to find a soul bone for his granddaughter.

Though soul bones were precious and known as treasures born from rivers of blood, he was among the small number standing at the peak of the continent. Obtaining a soul bone would not be difficult for him.

"Oh, right. If this herb will still be useful to Yan Yan, then give my share to her as well," Dugu Bo said without hesitation.

It had to be said, Dugu Bo truly held nothing back when it came to his granddaughter...

"Though I'm moved by your family bond, but—" Lang Lei abruptly changed the subject. "This herb is essentially highly poisonous. Too much of it might be more than she can endure. I'm using poison to fight poison, but the poison doing the fighting isn't better in greater amounts..."

Lang Lei was talking nonsense. He simply did not want to complicate matters.

"Fine..." Dugu Bo was slightly disappointed.

"Take this. Go absorb it yourself later." Lang Lei handed the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid to Dugu Bo. "The method is the same. This is Nine Steps Drunk. If you aren't eating it now, it would be best to store it in a Storage Soul Tool."

"Alright, this old man thanks you." Dugu Bo nodded. "As agreed, this herb garden is yours. Once Yan Yan finishes absorbing it, I'll collect some personal belongings and take her away."

After speaking, Dugu Bo thought for a moment and added, "If anything happens in the future, you may bring this token to Heaven Dou City to find me. I have some influence there."

The corner of Lang Lei's mouth twitched as he accepted the token. How many tokens had this been already?

"Alright, then I'll be leaving, Senior Dugu." Lang Lei nodded and took his leave first. Little Griseo was still painting by herself at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He needed to hurry over and keep her company.

"Very well. Please allow this old man to thank you once again."

Dugu Bo gave a solemn bow.

"It's nothing. It's part of our agreement, and besides... Sister Yan and I are on good terms."

"Haha, good! I, Dugu Bo, acknowledge you as a friend, young Lang Lei!"