Comfort, Heaven Dou City

"Hmm?"

Dugu Yang's words instantly caught Dugu Bo's attention.

"Xiaoyang, what did you say? You said I don't need to worry about the Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul Drawback?"

"That's right."

Dugu Yang nodded and said,

"I said I would definitely find a way to completely resolve the Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul Drawback."

Dugu Yang's words brought a bitter smile to Dugu Bo's face.

"Xiaoyang, I'm gratified that you have such intentions, but I have searched for decades and still found no solution. How could a little child like you possibly find one?"

Dugu Yang fell silent. In truth, after obtaining the "Poison Body Adaptation" soul skill, he had already perfectly resolved the Jade Phosphor Snake Poison's drawback—but only for himself.

This was because no other Jade Phosphor Serpent Soul Master who absorbed a Tree Poison Toad Spirit Ring could possibly obtain the "Poison Body Adaptation" soul skill.

However, "Poison Body Adaptation" had also inspired Dugu Yang and made him firmly believe that he could find a way to resolve the Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul Drawback.

But that would take time.

After a moment of silence, Dugu Yang spoke.

"Second Grandfather, there is actually a method that can resolve the Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul Drawback right now, but it requires sacrificing a Soul Master's future."

"What method?"

"Use a Spirit Bone to drive the Jade Phosphor Snake Poison into it, allowing the Spirit Bone to withstand the poison's corrosion."

Dugu Yang explained.

"Hmm?!"

Dugu Bo had not cared at first. After all, he did not believe that an eight- or nine-year-old child could devise any way to resolve the Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul Drawback.

Yet after hearing him out, endless shock immediately surged through his heart.

After running through the idea in his mind, he discovered that Dugu Yang's method was entirely feasible.

"Yes, exactly! Our bodies cannot withstand the Jade Phosphor Snake Poison's corrosion, but Spirit Bones absolutely can."

"Even if the Spirit Bone might be damaged by the Jade Phosphor Snake Poison, that simply doesn't matter!"

Dugu Bo muttered to himself. A sharp light bloomed in his eyes, and excitement gradually appeared on his face.

"Xiaoyang! How did you come up with this method? It really can resolve the drawback of our Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul!"

"I didn't come up with it."

Dugu Yang shook his head. Because he despised Tang San, he would not plagiarize his ideas.

He had said these things only to comfort Dugu Bo, this centenarian old man.

"Second Grandfather, this is merely a method of trading a Soul Master's future for his life. Moreover, Spirit Bones are precious; not every Jade Phosphor Serpent Soul Master can possess one to bear the Jade Phosphor Snake Poison."

"Please give me some time. I will definitely find a method that does not sacrifice a Soul Master's future while also resolving the problem for every Jade Phosphor Serpent Soul Master."

Dugu Yang's tone was exceedingly resolute, and even Dugu Bo could not help but be moved.

"Good, I believe in you! If you make any decisions in the future, I absolutely will not stop you. Go ahead and do as you please!"

By now, Dugu Yang had earned Dugu Bo's recognition. He no longer regarded him as merely a younger member of the family.

Heaven Dou City, the imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, lay slightly northeast of the empire's center. It was the political core of the Heaven Dou Empire and one of the two largest cities on the Douluo Continent.

"Ayang, this is Heaven Dou City. Isn't it magnificent?"

At the city gate, a bright-eyed purple-haired Maiden tugged along a handsome Youth as she chattered excitedly.

Behind them followed a tall, distinguished old man.

The three were Dugu Yang, Dugu Bo, and Dugu Yan, who had come from Nuoding City.

Looking at the towering city gate and the guards stationed every few steps, Dugu Yang nodded slightly.

"It truly is magnificent. It deserves to be called the greatest city under heaven."

"Hehe, then you have to stay here for a few more days. I'll take you to the best restaurants in Heaven Dou City."

As Dugu Yan spoke, she pulled Dugu Yang into Heaven Dou City.

Heaven Dou City's streets were broad and clean, with shops lining both sides. Pedestrians streamed endlessly along the streets.

"Let's go. We'll return home and rest first."

Dugu Bo said.

"Aren't we going straight to the Heaven Dou Auction House?"

Dugu Yang turned and asked.

The purpose of their trip to Heaven Dou City was to attend the Heaven Dou Auction House. First, they wanted to relax.

Both Dugu Yang and Dugu Yan had been training diligently during this period and needed proper rest.

Second, they wanted to see whether the Heaven Dou Auction House had any Spirit Bones suitable for Dugu Yang.

Hearing Dugu Yang's words, Dugu Bo smiled faintly.

"Xiaoyang, you've never attended the Heaven Dou Auction House, so you don't know the rules here."

"The Heaven Dou Auction House is the largest auction house in Heaven Dou City, and auctions run nonstop twenty-four hours a day. However, the items auctioned during ordinary hours are all common treasures, with the highest value not exceeding one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins."

"Only during the two hours at night are exceptional treasures auctioned."

"So that's how it is."

A look of realization immediately appeared on Dugu Yang's face.

"Ayang, hurry up. You haven't even been to my home yet."

Dugu Yan tugged on Dugu Yang's arm and called out loudly.

And so, Dugu Yan dragged Dugu Yang all the way to a grand and imposing residence. Its gates were tall and broad, with two stone statues standing before them. Usually, such statues were stone lions, but before this residence stood two giant pythons, both majestic and imposing, with an intimidating air.

This was Dugu Bo's residence in Heaven Dou City, and also Dugu Yan's home.

Inside the residence were artificial hills and ponds, surrounded by green trees and blooming flowers. It was difficult to imagine that in Heaven Dou City, where every inch of land was worth a fortune, there could be a residence with such natural scenery.

However, Dugu Bo was the Guardian Douluo of Heaven Dou City, so it was only natural that he possessed such a residence.

"Yanzi, take Xiaoyang to rest. We'll go to the Heaven Dou Auction House together tonight."

"Alright."

Dugu Yan agreed at once, looking very happy.

"Ayang, I'll show you around!"

Dugu Yang shook his head with a smile. This residence clearly covered a vast area; touring the entire place would probably take until nightfall.

Still, he did not want to spoil her enthusiasm, so he let Dugu Yan pull him around everywhere.

The afternoon passed by in a rush, and Dugu Yang enjoyed some long-missed leisure time.

That evening, after enjoying a feast prepared by a Grand Chef, Dugu Yang and Dugu Yan followed Dugu Bo to the Heaven Dou Auction House.

The Heaven Dou Auction House was the largest auction house in the Heaven Dou Empire. From the outside, the entire building resembled a semicircular bowl overturned upon the ground, except this "bowl" was so enormous that even an ordinary Douluo Field could not compare.

The sign hanging above it bore no words at all, only the image of a hammer—simple, yet far from ordinary.