Douluo: The Venom System Is Awesome Chapter 38

"In a book?"

Bibi Dong was so angry she nearly laughed, the strength in her hand tightening a fraction. "Which book taught you that? When I return, I shall conduct a thorough investigation of the library!" She refused to believe that the archives of Martial Soul Hall contained such nonsense!

However, faster than her anger, her sharp intuition caught a single word in Mu Junyu's sentence.

"Them"?

And "plural"?

"Wait!"

Bibi Dong's gaze turned sharp as a blade, locking onto Mu Junyu.

"You just said... them? Who else is there?!"

Mu Junyu seemed "frightened" by her stern interrogation, shrinking back slightly. Yet, he kept those "innocent" wide eyes fixed on Bibi Dong, speaking with a tone that was both aggrieved and incredibly earnest, word by word:

"There's you too, Teacher!"

"I want to give Teacher happiness, too! Teacher always looks so lonely, so tired..."

"Once I become strong, I can share your burdens, protect you, and love you! I want Teacher to belong to me as well! Is that wrong?"

BOOM!

These words exploded in Bibi Dong's ears like a thunderclap!

She froze completely, her hand, which had been pinching Mu Junyu's ear, loosening of its own accord.

Her violet-gold eyes widened, filled with disbelief, absurdity, and a trace of...

A violent tremor as her innermost, softest spot was struck directly.

What... what kind of nonsense is he spouting?!

Seeing Bibi Dong's instantaneous rigidity and the turbulent emotions in her eyes, Mu Junyu knew his heavy dose of medicine had worked!

Seizing the opportunity, he lunged forward like an octopus, wrapping his arms tightly around Bibi Dong's slender yet powerful waist!

Burying his face in her luxurious robes, he shouted in a muffled yet exceptionally firm voice.

"I don't care! I want it! I want Teacher to belong to me! Completely and utterly! Every single inch, every single inch, every single inch must belong to me!"

Each "every single inch" struck like a heavy hammer against the lake of Bibi Dong's heart, which had been frozen for years, stirring up monstrous waves!

She could even feel a strange, surging heat uncontrollably rising from her Moon Palace, making her legs feel somewhat weak.

It was actually the flowing of Moon Water! This feeling of losing control terrified her!

"Presumptuous!"

Bibi Dong snapped back to reality, shocked, ashamed, and furious all at once. The powerful soul power within her body vibrated slightly by instinct, though not as an attack.

She only wanted to push away this audacious, babbling little brat!

Mu Junyu staggered back from the gentle force, yet he still looked at her stubbornly, his eyes shining with an astonishing intensity.

Bibi Dong's breathing grew rapid and ragged as she forcibly suppressed the stormy waves in her heart and that strange, burning heat. A complex flush appeared on her beautiful face.

She turned to the side, not daring to look into Mu Junyu's overly scorching eyes, her voice carrying a trace of imperceptible trembling and panic.

"Non... nonsense! Stop saying such absurd things! You... you are still young... you don't understand what..."

"Then I'll just grow up!"

Mu Junyu immediately interrupted her, a brilliant and persistent smile blooming on his face, as if he had found the perfect solution.

"When I grow up! When I become very, very strong! Then I can make Teacher belong to me!"

Bibi Dong was so choked by his straightforward and unyielding logic that she nearly lost her breath!

She whipped back around, pointing a slightly trembling finger at him: "You...!"

Seeing that this brat was about to say something even more shocking, Bibi Dong quickly took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing all her chaotic thoughts to regain her papal dignity.

Even though her cheeks remained crimson.

Under the sunlight, this version of Bibi Dong was breathtakingly beautiful!

It left Mu Junyu completely mesmerized.

Bibi Dong sternly cut off his train of thought.

"Silence! Do not mention this matter again!"

Author's Note

Feng Que

Thank you, Chao Li, for the monthly tickets, blades, and small gifts.

Chapter 53: As Expected of My Daughter (The Beginning of the Immortal Herb Incident)

She stepped forward, using her hand to press down on Mu Junyu's shoulder, forcing him to stand still, her tone brooking no argument.

"Let's talk about the real business! The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well! The immortal herbs! Tell me everything you know, in detail, from beginning to end! If you dare to spout nonsense again, I... I will certainly not show mercy!"

Yet those three words, "I won't let you off lightly," sounded truly weak and lacked her usual icy intimidation.

Mu Junyu was well-versed in the art of courtship and knew that one must not be overly hasty.

He had no choice but to slow down and continue his advance into the heart of Bibi Dong.

Seeing that it was time to stop while he was ahead, Mu Junyu immediately put on an expression that screamed, "I am very obedient and very honest."

Then, he began to spout nonsense with a straight face:

"Reporting to Teacher, regarding the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, I accidentally discovered a tattered animal-skin notebook in an extremely remote antique shop in Tiantou City."

"It contained a vague record that a Heaven and Earth Treasure Basin might exist in the center of the Sunset Forest, known as the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."

"Its characteristics are the coexistence of yin and yang, gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth from both extreme cold and extreme heat, which is why it can nurture immortal-grade medicinal herbs found nowhere else in the world."

"I felt this matter was of great importance, and thinking it better to believe it than not, I immediately reported it to you, Teacher."

"Furthermore, I saw a large amount of toxins in the Sunset Forest caused by human soul power... including poison formations and poison barriers!"

"I suspect... it is the legendary Dugu Bo; I have read about this number one poison Soul Master in the Douluo Chronicles!"

His explanation was half-truth and half-lie, shifting the source of his intelligence to a non-existent ancient book to perfectly cover up how he knew such secrets.

He successfully introduced the possibility of it being Dugu Bo.

Moreover, he specifically emphasized "accidentally" and "vague records," leaving himself plenty of room to maneuver.

Under normal circumstances, with Bibi Dong's shrewdness, she might have pressed for details about the ancient book.

She might even have questioned how he was certain it was Dugu Bo's herb garden or how he knew about the poison formations guarding it.

But at this moment, her mind had just experienced an unprecedented chaotic shock.

The outrageous words "every inch belongs to me" and "you'll be fine once you grow up" were still echoing in her head, and her logical judgment had clearly dropped by several levels.

She merely nodded slightly, frowning as she pondered the keywords "ancient book" and "immortal herbs."

She did not seem to immediately notice the loopholes in Mu Junyu's words regarding how they confirmed the location and the existence of the poison formations.

Just then, the water curtain of the cave rippled, and Qian Renxue walked out slowly, her head bowed and her cheeks still flushed with lingering redness.

She seemed to have composed herself, but the moment she met Bibi Dong's gaze, she subconsciously flinched.

Seeing her daughter in this state and recalling the sounds she had heard earlier, Bibi Dong couldn't help but feel a surge of irritation, and she couldn't resist glaring at her reproachfully.

This girl, who usually looked so cold and self-possessed, how could she be so... easily taken advantage of by this brat!

However, as this slightly accusatory gaze swept over Qian Renxue, Bibi Dong keenly sensed the not-yet-fully-stabilized aura on her.

It was the soul power fluctuation of a Soul Ancestor, and an aura that was even more refined and powerful than before.

Her eyes softened instantly, carrying a hint of imperceptible relief and pride.

After all, she was her own daughter, possessing peerless talent.

She temporarily set aside Mu Junyu's outrageous words and the matter of the immortal herbs, her tone softening significantly with a touch of maternal concern.

"You broke through? You're at level forty? Have you finished absorbing the soul ring?"

Hearing her mother ask about serious matters, Qian Renxue breathed a slight sigh of relief and nodded quickly, replying respectfully.

"Yes, Mother. I have just finished absorbing the fourth soul ring. It is a 13,000-year-old Blood-Winged Flying Bird, and I have obtained the area-of-effect attack soul skill, Angel's Descent."

"Mm."

Bibi Dong nodded with satisfaction, looking her up and down.

Confirming that her aura was stable and there was no discomfort, she finally set her heart at ease, and her tone returned to its usual coldness.

But the pride could not be entirely concealed.

"Not bad, worthy of being my daughter. You haven't wasted your talent."

Hearing her mother say "worthy of being my daughter," Qian Renxue's heart gave a sudden jolt.

She rarely heard such direct affirmation from Bibi Dong, especially regarding her cultivation.

She subconsciously lowered her head to hide her slightly reddened eyes and the uncontrollable upward curve of her lips, responding softly.

"Thank you for the praise, Mother. I will continue to work hard!"

Bibi Dong took in her daughter's reaction, sighing inwardly, though it didn't show on her face.

She collected her thoughts, refocused on the task at hand, swept her gaze over the two of them, and resumed her authoritative tone as Pope.

"Since this place has been investigated and the soul ring has been obtained, follow me."

"The matter of the immortal herbs must be dealt with swiftly; time waits for no one!"

"Yes."

Qian Renxue and Mu Junyu replied in unison.

Bibi Dong turned around, her soul power surging, and an invisible force enveloped the three of them. The next moment, they transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky.

They flew in the direction of the temporary Martial Soul Hall encampment in the Sunset Forest.

A short while later, the trio descended upon a heavily guarded temporary camp.

The elites of Martial Soul Hall, having already received word, were lined up and waiting. Upon seeing Bibi Dong descend, they knelt on one knee in unison, their voices uniform and filled with reverence.

"Welcome, Your Excellency the Pope!"

"Greetings to the Holy Son and His Highness Xue!"

Ghost Douluo Gui Mei and Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, who were leading the group, stepped forward and bowed in salute: "Your Excellency."

Their gazes swept quickly over Qian Renxue and Mu Junyu, who were following behind Bibi Dong. Especially upon sensing the fresh Soul Ancestor aura emanating from Qian Renxue, a flash of surprise and realization crossed their eyes.

"Rise."

Bibi Dong raised her hand faintly, her posture graceful and majestic, as if all the awkwardness, chaos, and palpitations experienced in that waterfall cave had never occurred.

"Rise."

Bibi Dong raised her hand faintly, her posture graceful and majestic.

It was as if all the awkwardness, chaos, and palpitations experienced in that waterfall cave had never occurred.

She swept her gaze over Gui Mei and Yue Guan, cutting straight to the point.

"How goes the investigation? Have you discovered anything?"

Gui Mei stepped forward, his voice low and ethereal.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, based on the vague location provided by the Holy Son, our subordinates have discovered an extremely abnormal place in the central area of the Sunset Forest."

"It is shrouded in a layer of dense, highly toxic green mist."

"The area is vast; soul power struggles to penetrate it, and spiritual sense detection is also blocked. It is undoubtedly a powerful poison formation set up by someone."

"The aura within is obscure, but we can sense an exceptionally vast energy fluctuation, which aligns quite well with the characteristics of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well described by the Holy Son."