A Debt of Gratitude That Can Never Be Repaid

Sword light entered his body, and Dugu Bo shuddered all over.

The blazing, radiant Soul Power made his body tremble from the inside out.

It was a shudder of both body and soul!

The cold-natured Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor Poison was like prey encountering its natural predator before that blazing, resplendent sword light.

Dugu Bo's forehead was instantly covered in dense beads of cold sweat, each as large as soybeans.

"Dean Luo!"

Seeing this, Dugu Yan could not help but worry.

"It's fine. Don't worry."

Luo Li reassured her softly.

The Sun Eclipse Sword in his hand continuously poured Soul Power into Dugu Bo's body.

For him, purging the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor Poison from Dugu Bo's body was actually effortless.

The only troublesome part was removing the excess Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor Poison without diminishing Dugu Bo's Poisonous cultivation, while also controlling the formation of a new pathway for condensing a Poison Pill.

As a Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor Poison had long since seeped deep into his bones.

Even though the power of Luo Li's Sun Eclipse Sword absolutely restrained it, there were simply too many details to watch for, making it impossible to resolve easily.

It would have been entirely different if it were Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan's cultivation was still shallow, and the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor Poison had not invaded her body too severely.

Some of the poison merely lingered on the surface.

For example, her emerald-green hair.

When removing it, there was no need to worry too much about harming Dugu Yan herself.

If Luo Li acted, clearing the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor Poison from Dugu Yan's body would be effortless.

However, while Dugu Bo was somewhat more troublesome to him than Dugu Yan, that was all.

It would merely take a little more time.

He had already gained a rough understanding of Dugu Bo's condition.

It was simpler than he had expected.

A moment later, Luo Li withdrew his sword.

"It's done."

Yet Dugu Bo still had his eyes tightly shut, standing blankly in place like a wooden post.

"Dean Luo, this..."

Dugu Yan was somewhat confused, unable to understand what was happening before her.

"My part is done. Your grandfather will need some more time."

After thoroughly figuring out Dugu Bo's physical condition, Luo Li left behind a portion of his Soul Power.

This portion of Soul Power was enough to help Dugu Bo resolve the remaining matters.

Establishing the subsequent circulation pathway for the Poison Pill would take quite a long time.

He had no interest in standing there holding a sword the whole time.

"Your turn."

Luo Li turned his head and looked at Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan froze at first, then answered, "Ah, ah!"

"Um..."

Dugu Yan stammered, seeming to have something difficult to say.

"What is it?" Luo Li asked.

Dugu Yan hesitated for a moment, her fair little hands tightly twisting together as she spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

"Um..."

"Could you not point that sword tip at me...?"

Dugu Yan pointed at the Sun Eclipse Sword in Luo Li's hand, which was still emitting a faint golden glow.

That sword tip really made one's heart go cold...

Luo Li paused at her words.

He glanced at the Sun Eclipse Sword in his hand and nodded slightly.

The sword turned into a stream of light and vanished into his palm.

"I overlooked that."

Dugu Bo had not minded.

After all, this Old Poison was not facing the edge of Luo Li's Sun Eclipse Sword for the first time.

And compared to that sword strike which had descended from the heavens like divine punishment, the Sun Eclipse Sword in its normal state now appeared remarkably gentle and harmless.

"Then I'll use another method."

Luo Li raised his hand and struck out with his palm through the air.

Brilliant golden Soul Power instantly surged into Dugu Yan's body.

Dugu Yan only felt warmth spread through her entire body, as if she had been immersed in a hot spring.

It was as though every pore on her body had opened, while warm currents flowed through her limbs and meridians.

Dugu Yan's condition was different. The poison had not invaded deeply, so gentler methods could be used.

"Mm~"

The overwhelmingly comfortable sensation made Dugu Yan moan despite herself.

Coming back to her senses, Dugu Yan immediately covered her little mouth with her hand, two rosy clouds flying onto her fair, pretty face.

Her emerald-green eyes secretly glanced toward Luo Li beside her.

However, Luo Li's expression remained calm, as if he had noticed nothing at all.

Such a minor sound was not enough to stir his emotions.

"That's enough."

Before Dugu Yan could properly savor that comfortable sensation, she felt the warmth suddenly vanish from her body.

"So fast..."

Dugu Yan muttered softly, her tone carrying a trace of reluctance.

That feeling was truly addictive.

"Your condition is far better than Poison Douluo's. It doesn't require anything so troublesome."

Luo Li's brow twitched slightly as he explained.

He had never expected Dugu Yan's first reaction not to be asking about her own condition, but lamenting that the process had been too short.

"Afterward, follow the trail of Soul Power I left behind. During cultivation, consciously transfer the poison within your body, and there will be no future trouble."

"Ah, all right." Dugu Yan nodded repeatedly.

That was it?

Seeing her grandfather Dugu Bo's condition, she had thought hers would also require a long time.

Yet in the blink of an eye, the fatal threat that had left her grandfather Dugu Bo helpless for so many years had been resolved just like that.

It was so easy that Dugu Yan found it almost dreamlike.

Ignoring the little snake girl's reaction, Luo Li walked to the side and continued leisurely drinking tea while admiring the view.

Dugu Yan silently walked over and poured him tea.

Luo Li merely lifted his eyes and glanced at her indifferently without saying anything, allowing Dugu Yan to burn incense and pour tea.

The sky gradually darkened.

The sun sank in the west, its dim yellow light draping the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in a thin veil.

"HAHAHA!"

Unrestrained laughter echoed throughout the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, even affecting parts of the area outside.

Startled birds flapped their wings and flew from the forest in droves.

Dugu Bo, who had previously stood dumbly like a post, abruptly opened his eyes. His aged face was filled with excitement.

Two glistening trails ran down his cheeks.

He laughed in overwhelming joy.

The Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor Poison had earned Dugu Bo the renowned title of Poison Douluo in the Soul Master world, but it had also brought him far too much suffering.

The bone-piercing agony that struck at midnight, the early deaths of his son and daughter-in-law...

Now, feeling that the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor Poison could no longer threaten him, Dugu Bo was almost delirious with ecstasy.

And all of this was thanks to one person...

His laughter gradually subsided. Dugu Bo looked toward Luo Li, who was leisurely admiring the scenery and drinking tea nearby, then walked over.

As a Titled Douluo with the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Martial Soul, Dugu Bo could tell at a glance that the Jade Phosphor Snake Poison within his granddaughter had also been brought under control.

This thrilled him even more than his own freedom from the poison's torment.

Thud!

Arriving before Luo Li, Dugu Bo suddenly dropped to his knees.

"Grandfather!"

Dugu Yan cried out instinctively, but she did not stop him. Instead, she bent her knees and knelt before Luo Li as well.

"My lord, I will forever remember your life-saving grace. Dugu Bo will repay it a thousandfold!"

Luo Li raised his hand.

Vast Soul Power lifted the two of them back to their feet.

"Why go this far? It was merely a normal transaction."

His voice was calm. "I only need what was promised."

"Rest assured, my lord." Dugu Bo hurriedly assured him.

"Take whatever catches your eye from this Herb Garden. If you like it, I can give this Herb Garden to you as well!"

Compared to his granddaughter's life, what was a mere Herb Garden?