Douluo: The Venom System Is Awesome

Bibi Dong replied in a cold voice, carrying a hint of inquiry.

"What are you trying to do again?"

"Just leave the earning to me!"

Mu Junyu received the affirmative answer, and a brilliant smile immediately appeared on his face, as if he had obtained some kind of treasure.

He let go of Bibi Dong's robe and, under the astonished gazes of everyone, walked alone toward Dugu Bo, who was surrounded on all sides.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei both frowned slightly, but seeing that Bibi Dong did not stop him, they held their ground.

They merely kept a vigilant lock on Dugu Bo to prevent him from suddenly lashing out.

Mu Junyu walked with a relaxed gait, stopping at a distance neither too far nor too close to Dugu Bo.

Completely ignoring the tense atmosphere and the toxic gas that had yet to dissipate from Dugu Bo's body, he cupped his hands with a grin and introduced himself.

"Senior Dugu Bo, greetings! I am Mu Junyu, the Holy Son of Martial Soul Hall, and my master is none other than the Pope of Martial Soul Hall."

His attitude was natural, even carrying the politeness of a junior meeting an elder.

The scene was extremely bizarre.

It was as if this were not a battlefield of life and death, but some sort of tea party.

Dugu Bo had originally closed his eyes, waiting for death, but upon hearing this crisp voice that was so out of place with the current atmosphere, he couldn't help but open his eyes in astonishment. Seeing a half-grown child walk up to him without a shred of fear, claiming to be the Pope's disciple, his pale green pupils were filled with suspicion and disbelief.

Dugu Bo heard Mu Junyu's words and was stunned for a moment.

Then, he let out a hoarse and cold sneer, his pale green eyes full of mockery and defiance:

"Heh... a wet-behind-the-ears brat! Put away your tricks! I have roamed the continent my whole life; how could I ever kneel as a prisoner?

"Let alone be persuaded by a mere child like you? If you want to kill me, then do it! Why waste your breath!"

He would rather die than suffer such humiliation!

However, Mu Junyu seemed to have anticipated his intense reaction.

The grinning expression on his face did not change in the slightest; he simply shook his head gently, his tone remaining relaxed, yet he threw out a name that struck directly at Dugu Bo's weak point.

"Senior, why must you be so absolute? You may not fear death, but...

"Have you not considered your granddaughter, Miss Dugu Yan?"

"Yan'yan?!"

Dugu Bo's pupils contracted sharply, and the toxic mist that had been somewhat dormant around him suddenly surged violently, revealing the intense shock in his heart!

Yan'yan was his lifeblood, his only concern and reverse scale in this world!

Mu Junyu did not continue to press him, but instead turned his head to look at Yue Guan, who was standing by in the air, and asked in a clear voice.

"Chrysanthemum Douluo, you are well-versed in medicinal herbs. Do you recognize if there is any immortal herb within this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well that can neutralize all poisons, or at least greatly alleviate the backlash of toxins?"

Although Yue Guan did not understand what Mu Junyu was trying to do, his obsession with immortal herbs immediately perked him up.

He let out a delicate laugh, his tone filled with absolute pride.

"Little Junyu, what a question! Is there any rare flower or herb in this world that I, Yue Guan, am not familiar with?"

"There are certainly immortal herbs that can suppress the vast majority of poisons and even neutralize the toxic power accumulated in the body!"

"Oh?"

Mu Junyu's eyes lit up.

"Then could you please help find one such immortal herb? The one with the best effect!"

"It would be my pleasure!"

Yue Guan was extremely confident in his field of expertise. His figure flashed, moving through the medicinal garden like a golden stream of light.

His peach-blossom eyes flashed with excitement as he carefully scrutinized every immortal herb.

Every time he passed a dazzling, peerless immortal herb, Yue Guan would let out an exclamation of wonder!

After only a moment, he let out a joyful, light cry: "There really is one! I think I've found it!"

Chapter 56: Coercion and Inducement

He was seen carefully holding an immortal herb with his soul power as he flew back. The herb was pale pink, shaped like a peony, but even larger and more magnificent. It was graceful and luxurious, emitting a faint, aromatic fragrance that was refreshing to smell, making the soul power in one's body seem to flow much more smoothly.

"This is the Aromatic Silk Beauty!"

Yue Guan introduced it with great excitement.

"Its fragrance can neutralize all poisons and suppress the vast majority of toxins in the world.

"If one cultivates by its side for a long time, it can subtly dissolve the toxins accumulated in the body.

"It also strengthens the foundation and cultivates the essence! It is the best of the best among detoxifying immortal herbs!"

Mu Junyu looked at the immortal herb emitting a peaceful aura, then looked at Dugu Bo, whose eyes were fluctuating violently as he stared fixedly at the herb, and a curve appeared at the corner of his mouth.

The chips have already been placed on the table.

Mu Junyu looked at the Aromatic Silk Beauty in Yue Guan's hand and, feigning curiosity, continued to ask.

"Chrysanthemum Douluo is truly learned! Then, how exactly should this immortal herb be consumed to achieve its maximum effect?"

Yue Guan was currently basking in the attention brought by his own knowledge, and hearing this, he became even more smug.

His orchid-fingered hand brushed lightly over the petals of the immortal herb as he explained in a delicate, high-pitched voice.

"For such an immortal treasure, the method of consumption requires finesse. One must first pluck its petals and chew them thoroughly before swallowing.

"This dissolves its initial medicinal potency and soothes the restless poison within the body.

"After the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, one must then gently suck on the stamen at its center to absorb the most essential power of the immortal source into the body.

"The entire process requires a calm mind and a slow, steady guidance of soul power to ensure perfect absorption without wasting a single shred."

He shook his head as he spoke, clearly feeling extremely proud of himself.

Mu Junyu nodded, his gaze shifting to Dugu Bo below, whose expression was shifting uncertainly, and asked in a clear voice.

"Chrysanthemum Douluo, if this entire immortal herb were given to Senior Dugu to consume, could it completely neutralize the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor poison that has accumulated in his body for years and even begun to backfire on him?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Dugu Bo's breathing became rapid, his eyes locked firmly onto Yue Guan.

There was anger at being judged by an old rival, but even more so, a suppressed, desperate hope!

Yue Guan glanced sideways at Dugu Bo, his eyes filled with undisguised contempt and the smug satisfaction of "so, this day has finally come for you."

He sneered, "Heh! That little bit of accumulated poison in his body? Why would he need a whole plant?"

"This old poison master guards a treasure mountain without knowing it; he's stupid enough to be tortured to death by his own poison! It's a massive joke!"

He held up three fingers and said proudly.

"Using this Aromatic Silk Beauty as the main ingredient and supplementing it with a few other herbs, I can easily refine three Aromatic Silk Beauty Pills! You would only need one!"

He emphasized his tone.

"Just one is enough to make neutralizing the stubborn poison in his body a simple task! It can even eradicate the influence of the poison on his bloodline, ensuring his descendants will never face this hidden danger again, with no fear of recurrence!"

"Half a plant! Even half an immortal herb would be more than enough!"

Yue Guan concluded, his tone resolute and final.

Boom!

Yue Guan's words exploded in Dugu Bo's mind like a thunderclap! Anger, shame, disbelief, and a massive, overwhelming ecstasy and hope intertwined.

It made his entire body tremble violently!

The poison that plagued his family, tortured him to the point of wishing for death, and even threatened his granddaughter... could it... could it really be cured?!

And the antidote had been right beside him all along?!

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Yue Guan was shrewd; hearing this, he had already fully understood Mu Junyu's intentions.

He subconsciously looked toward Bibi Dong, who stood silently in the air, seeking instruction with his eyes. Bibi Dong's purple-gold eyes flickered, and after a moment of contemplation, she gave an almost imperceptible nod.

A living Poison Douluo under the control of Martial Soul Hall was worth far more than an immortal herb and a pill.

Having received the Pope's approval, a brighter smile appeared on Yue Guan's face.

In Dugu Bo's eyes, it was an incredibly punchable expression as he said coquettishly, "Since the Holy Son has spoken, I shall go to the trouble of refining a batch of pills for this old poison master~"

As he spoke, his figure flashed again, and he began to skillfully harvest other necessary auxiliary herbs from the garden of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

He was already treating this place as his own backyard.

Mu Junyu looked back down at Dugu Bo, who was deeply shaken and struggling, his voice clear and filled with temptation.

"Senior Dugu, you heard him. The antidote to the poison that has plagued your life is right before your eyes."

"The price... is very simple. You only need to join our Martial Soul Hall."

"Such a cost-effective deal—you are a smart man, Senior, surely you wouldn't refuse?"

Dugu Bo's face was ashen, his lips trembling.

Having been free his entire life, the thought of bowing to others was truly hard to accept.

Especially when it was done in such a way that felt almost like coercion...

Just as he was locked in an internal struggle, Mu Junyu seemed to see through his concerns and shifted his tone, offering an even more enticing condition:

"Of course, we know that you do not like being constrained, Senior."

"How about this? You do not need to publicly announce your joining of Martial Soul Hall; you can continue to stay wherever you like and enjoy great autonomy."

"You only need to obey the Pope's summons at certain... specific moments and take action for our Martial Soul Hall."

"How about it? Is this not the most cost-effective deal you could ever ask for?"

As if to increase the stakes, Yue Guan on the other side had already nimbly produced an exquisite medicine cauldron.

Golden flames rose in his palm, already preheating the cauldron in preparation to begin refining pills! His posture left absolutely no room for refusal!

On one side was the hope of eradicating the deadly poison and securing his granddaughter's future, and on the other were extremely lenient conditions that were practically a gift.

Dugu Bo looked at the dancing golden flames in Yue Guan's hand, then felt the two other Title Douluo eyeing him covetously and the countless Martial Soul Hall elites surrounding them...

He finally closed his eyes in defeat, exhaling a long, long breath of foul, poisonous air, his voice sounding incredibly parched:

...Fine. This old man... agrees.

Seeing that Dugu Bo had finally relented, Mu Junyu immediately wore a brilliant smile on his face.

He turned around and trotted eagerly back to Bibi Dong's side, tilting his little face up and reaching out his small hand.

"Teacher, Teacher~ The Elder Token~"

Bibi Dong lowered her eyes to look at his little "meritorious service seeking a reward" appearance, then glanced at Dugu Bo below, who seemed to have aged several years in an instant.

In her heart, she quite approved of Mu Junyu's method of neutralizing the situation with a mix of threats and promises.

With a flick of her wrist, a black token with an ancient texture, engraved with the Martial Soul Hall emblem and a unique soul power fluctuation, appeared in her palm and was handed to Mu Junyu.

Mu Junyu took the token and ran back to Dugu Bo, holding it out to him.

"Senior Dugu, this is your Elder Token."

"With this token, you can freely enter and exit most areas of Martial Soul Hall and mobilize a portion of its resources. From now on, we are all on the same side!"

Chapter 57: Absorbing the Immortal Herb

Dugu Bo looked at the heavy token before him, his mood incredibly complex. This token represented status and resources, but it also symbolized that he had henceforth shackled himself to Martial Soul Hall.

He remained silent for a moment, eventually reaching out to take the token, which felt ice-cold to the touch.