Xiao Chenlong looked at Dugu Bo and continued, "You don't need to ask how I knew you were plagued by Spirit Poison. And if you want to kill me, you can't do that either.
Even if you won't think for yourself, you should at least think about your granddaughter, Dugu Yan.
Do you want her to follow in the footsteps of your son and daughter-in-law?"
"Why should I believe you?"
"Believe it or not, if you don't, word that you're suffering from Spirit Poison will spread across the entire Douluo Continent before long.
Your temperament is volatile, so I imagine you have plenty of enemies. You can protect yourself, but I don't know whether you can protect Dugu Yan."
Dugu Bo's face turned livid at those words.
"Are all you people from Spirit Hall this despicable?"
"Despicable? I don't see how this is a despicable tactic. What's despicable about using the intelligence in my hands to gain the greatest possible benefit?
And Dugu Bo, who are you pretending to be a good man in front of us? You've killed countless people. By the rules, you should have died long ago.
Enough. I don't want to waste any more breath on you. Are you accepting this deal or not? Give me a straight answer."
Dugu Bo took a deep breath and suppressed the fury in his heart. After weighing his options, he realized he truly had no choice.
For Dugu Yan's sake, he could only compromise with Xiao Chenlong. Otherwise, there might truly be no place for the grandfather and granddaughter on the Douluo Continent.
"Whew... His Highness the Saint Son of Spirit Hall, this old man submits. I accept this deal. Please keep your promise."
"Of course I'll keep my promise. After all, I'm not that Holy Lord everyone knows never keeps his promises."
Chrysanthemum Douluo was actually rather stunned. He had never expected the situation to change so quickly.
Dugu Bo had just firmly refused to join Spirit Hall, yet in the blink of an eye, he had become a subordinate of the Holy Son. Life truly was unpredictable.
"Dugu Bo, I have a task for you. Find a place with Ice Fire Spring Eyes in Sunset Forest."
"Yes, His Highness the Saint Son."
It was only a matter of finding a place. To him, this task was fairly simple.
Xiao Chenlong then turned to Chrysanthemum Douluo. "I heard Elder Ju loves flowers and plants and has compiled a flora handbook. Could you make a copy for me? Perhaps I'll give you a fortunate opportunity in the future."
"If His Highness the Saint Son likes it, of course. I rarely encounter someone with the same interests."
"Mm. When you return to Spirit City, you may report the matter truthfully to Bibi Dong. Bibi Dong is not a good ruler, so perhaps Chrysanthemum Douluo should give it some thought."
After saying that, Xiao Chenlong whistled again. The Fire Phoenix transformed from Little Monkey descended from the sky, and he leaped lightly onto Little Monkey's back before departing in style.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Dugu Bo exchanged glances. The two had never gotten along, and after each gave a cold snort, they went their separate ways.
After Chrysanthemum Douluo returned to Spirit City, he truthfully reported the situation to Bibi Dong. Bibi Dong's expression became exceedingly unpleasant.
Bibi Dong could naturally see that Xiao Chenlong's identity as the Martial Soul Hall Holy Son was not merely protection for himself; it was also a restraint on her authority as Pope.
Moreover, Xiao Chenlong could not be treated as an ordinary child. His scheming might run even deeper than that of most old foxes.
"I understand. You may leave. Announce to the public that Dugu Bo has become an Elder of Spirit Hall."
"Yes, Your Excellency the Pope."
Not long afterward, the copied flora handbook from Chrysanthemum Douluo arrived in Xiao Chenlong's hands.
It indeed contained some information about Immortal Herbs, though it was all rather vague. After all, on the Douluo Continent, Immortal Herbs were merely legends, and very few people had ever seen them.
"I hope Dugu Bo can find the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes soon."
However, it was not that simple. Although Sunset Forest was not as vast as the Star Dou Great Forest, it still covered a considerable area.
Trying to find a tiny patch of Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes within it was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Xiao Chenlong had sent Dugu Bo to search because, in the original story, Dugu Bo had managed to find it. He must have some affinity with the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes, so the search should yield twice the result with half the effort.
He was not afraid that Dugu Bo would run away. Dugu Bo had already sent Dugu Yan to Spirit Hall, where she was currently playing with Schnauzer.
Another year passed in the blink of an eye, and Xiao Chenlong's Soul Power Level reached level 46.
During that year, Dai Mubai escaped from Star Luo City and went to Shrek Academy in Suotuo City.
In the places Xiao Chenlong had not interfered with, the plot was still progressing along the trajectory of the original story.
That day, Dugu Bo hurried excitedly to Xiao Chenlong.
"Found it, found it! I finally found that damned place you were looking for."
"Oh, you finally found it? Come on, let's take a look."
Dugu Bo led Xiao Chenlong to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes. Just as he remembered, all manner of Immortal Herbs grew around the Ice Fire Spring Eyes.
Xiao Chenlong walked toward the spring, but Dugu Bo hurriedly stopped him.
"No. The fire and ice elements around the spring are too dense. It'll be dangerous if you get close."
"You're quite loyal."
"I'm only afraid that if you die, no one will be able to cure the Spirit Poison in my body."
"Don't worry. I won't die."
Xiao Chenlong walked to the edge of the fire spring and saw the Infernal Delicate Apricot.
The Infernal Delicate Apricot originally had to be consumed together with the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, but Xiao Chenlong's instincts told him that he could use the Infernal Delicate Apricot directly.
Thus, without any hesitation, Xiao Chenlong swallowed the Infernal Delicate Apricot.
Dugu Bo was dumbfounded at the sight. Could these things be eaten so casually?
If Xiao Chenlong died, even with eight mouths, he would not be able to explain himself.
"How are you? Are you all right? Don't get me killed too!"
"No need to worry so much. I'm fine. Guard me."
Xiao Chenlong then began cultivating on his own, absorbing the medicinal power of the Infernal Delicate Apricot.
The incomparably pure fire element continuously raised Xiao Chenlong's Soul Power Level, and before long, he broke through to level 50.
The Fifth Green Spirit Ring appeared as well. A sheep jumped out of the Spirit Ring, bleated once, then flopped over and fell asleep.
The Goat Talisman's ability was Soul Evasion. It could also enter the Dream Realm, weave dreams, and even knock an opponent's soul out of their body.
Destroying an opponent's body at the instant their soul left it would also be an excellent means of killing an enemy.
"What's wrong with this sheep? Forget it, I won't worry about it. We'll talk when he wakes up."
Within Xiao Chenlong's consciousness, five talismans had returned to the Holy Lord's statue, and the statue's eyes lit up with a red glow.
"Boy, lend me your body. I will make you the ruler of this world."
"Holy Lord, stop dreaming. Everyone knows you never keep your promises."
"Hmph. As long as you grow stronger, I will recover as well. Sooner or later, your body will be mine."
"I won't let that day come. Stop dreaming. Holy Lord, if you behave better, perhaps I'll let you keep your consciousness. But if you don't behave, I'll erase your consciousness completely."
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