The Method of Detoxification, Journey to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Dugu Bo said in a deep voice, "What are you trying to say?"

From this alone, Dugu Bo could tell that the other party had a solid foundation in soul master theory.

He had no good solutions left. Perhaps this time would be the key to the Dugu Family resolving the Martial Soul Poison.

Shen Tianchen added, "Listen to my explanation. What I mean is that Beast Martial Souls are too intimately connected with the soul masters themselves, and the Jade Scale Serpent is among the finest of snake-type Beast Martial Souls. The toxins that leak out during cultivation will harm its wielder."

"Let me give you an example. I know someone whose Martial Soul is a plant-type Weapon Martial Soul. His first two soul rings both came from poison-attributed soul beasts, yet he himself has not suffered from the toxins."

"The fundamental differences between Martial Souls lead to different effects. Senior, you should have noticed that as long as you refrain from using poison for an extended period, the effects of the poison's invasion weaken considerably. Am I right?"

Dugu Bo's eyes widened at this.

Why did he avoid meddling in others' affairs? Wasn't it because, as long as he did not use poison, the pain late at night was far less severe?

He had merely discovered this pattern, but he did not understand how to treat it.

Hearing Shen Tianchen put it this way, he suddenly understood. "Then tell me, how should this old man be detoxified?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, he realized something was wrong and hurriedly changed his tune. "This old man nearly got fooled by you, brat."

Shen Tianchen rolled his eyes. This old fellow was still refusing to admit it even now. What an old tsundere.

"I say, Your Excellency Poison Douluo, it's fine to fool outsiders, but there's no need to hide it from someone who knows what he's talking about. Or is it that you don't want to be detoxified? You don't want your granddaughter to escape this terrible fate?"

Dugu Bo simply gave up trying to save face. "Then tell me, how exactly will you detoxify this old man? You know such a huge secret. If you cannot cure this old man, you should understand the consequences."

Shen Tianchen inwardly laughed at his words.

He understood that Dugu Bo was now desperate enough to try anything. He had fallen right into Shen Tianchen's trap.

"At its root, the Jade Scale Serpent belongs to yin, while tigers possess pure yang bodies. Soaking the bones of tiger-type soul beasts in wine can alleviate the toxins."

Dugu Bo was himself a highly accomplished physician. How could he not know this?

But that method could only delay the symptoms when they flared up. It treated the symptoms, not the root cause.

"Wasn't I obvious enough?"

Shen Tianchen said irritably, "The root cause of the poisoning is the toxins that leak out during cultivation. Combined with the Martial Soul being too intimately connected to its wielder, it causes the soul master himself to be poisoned."

"If you stop cultivating, or cripple your Poisonous Cultivation, the poison can be cured."

How could it be so easy to stop cultivating?

They had worked so hard to become Titled Douluo, and they still faced Spirit Hall's pursuit. If they truly stopped cultivating, death would not be far away.

Furthermore, Dugu Yan's talent was fairly good. She still had to shoulder the burden of revitalizing the family. Forcing her to give up cultivating now would be unbearably cruel.

As for crippling their Poisonous Cultivation, it was no different from pulling out a tiger's teeth.

Without Poisonous Cultivation, the Jade Scale Serpent Martial Soul would truly become a second-rate Martial Soul. By then, neither of their fates would be much better.

"Brat, do you have any other method?"

Dugu Bo understood what he meant as well. He cursed inwardly, then said, "If you can detoxify this old man, you will be this old man's benefactor. In the future, this old man can do three things for you, so long as they do not violate my principles."

"This old man's reputation may stink, but no one has ever said this old man breaks his word. You should understand my sincerity!"

The fish had taken the bait. It was practically hooked through the mouth.

Shen Tianchen feigned helplessness. "Even the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice. Even if I want to help you detoxify yourselves, I cannot do it without a place abundant in spiritual energy and a vast quantity of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures."

"In my opinion, Senior should begin gathering precious medicinal herbs immediately. Once you have collected enough, I will naturally help you detoxify yourselves."

"After all, I'm not an idiot. A favor from a Titled Douluo is equivalent to a life-saving talisman. Why would I turn it down?"

Dugu Bo was instantly speechless.

Shen Tianchen's behavior made it seem as though he was deliberately trying to obtain his favor.

But if Shen Tianchen could detoxify him and his granddaughter, it would be tantamount to giving them another chance at life. What harm was there in owing him a favor?

"This old man has studied the art of medicine for decades and possesses a large Medicinal Garden. I'll take you there first for a look. If we still lack medicinal herbs afterward, this old man will go search for them. It should not take too long."

Shen Tianchen pretended to be troubled, wanting to explain that he needed to prioritize his studies. If he was gone too long, it would be difficult to explain things to the academy.

Dugu Bo waved his hand. "No matter. This old man will have Yan Yan request leave for you. Leave behind another letter as well."

"This old man can also give you another stroke of Good Fortune on top of what I promised before, enough to make up for the cultivation time you lose. How about it?"

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was already the greatest opportunity there was. With the Good Fortune Dugu Bo spoke of added on top, wouldn't his cultivation rise like a rocket?

After pondering for a moment, Shen Tianchen took out some letter paper from the study and immediately wrote two letters.

He gave one to Dugu Bo, asking him to pass it to Dugu Yan so she could deliver it to the three education committee members the next day.

As for the other letter, he planned to find an opportunity to give it to Ghost Leopard Douluo and have him pass it to Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue.

Once she saw the letter, she would naturally know what to do.

If he left without warning, Xue Qinghe would certainly send people to search for him. If Xue Ye or other factions learned of it, it might cause no small amount of trouble.

After finishing everything, the two disguised themselves and left the academy.

Dugu Yan stared at the letter in her hand in confusion. Her grandfather and Shen Tianchen had clearly only met for the first time, yet he trusted him so completely.

Shen Tianchen told Dugu Bo to wait for him outside the city gates. He said he would first buy some things from the city's medicine shops, though in truth he was going to meet with Ghost Leopard Douluo.

Dugu Bo obviously knew nothing about this, so he agreed to Shen Tianchen's request.

Elsewhere.

Shen Tianchen arrived at an inn in the city, where he met Ghost Leopard Douluo. The two hurried upstairs to discuss matters.

"Young Master, are you really planning to leave with that Old Poison Master, Dugu Bo?"

As a Titled Douluo famous for many years, Ghost Leopard Douluo knew Dugu Bo's character well.

"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing."

"Also, find an opportunity to give this letter to Sister Xue, so she won't worry." With that, Shen Tianchen handed a letter to Ghost Leopard Douluo and left.

He met Dugu Bo in a concealed forest outside the city. Seeing Shen Tianchen arrive, Dugu Bo did not waste any words. "Let's go, brat. This old man can't wait any longer." With that, he shot into the distance at high speed.

Seeing this, Shen Tianchen gave a wry smile, then activated the Wind God Pearl and hurried after him.

Dugu Bo was somewhat surprised when Shen Tianchen caught up. Though he had not used his full speed, it was still not something an ordinary Soul Emperor could match. Yet this brat had actually managed to keep pace with him.

After the two traveled into a sparsely populated area, Dugu Bo could no longer restrain himself. "You brat, you're quite fast."

Shen Tianchen gave a sly smile. Then, under Dugu Bo's astonished gaze, a pair of Ice-blue Wings emerged from his back.

He knew that although Dugu Bo's reputation was foul, he would not easily attack a junior. At least, Tang San had been treated that way in the original timeline.

Moreover, traveling with him could also diminish the watchful eyes lurking in the shadows to some extent.

"I never expected it. You brat actually have an External Soul Bone, and a rare Flying Type one at that."

Dugu Bo could not help but sigh.

Shen Tianchen smiled faintly. "Just luck."