Half an hour later, Wang Xian opened his eyes, a flash of delight passing through them.
"The Soul Power boost from devouring poison is really substantial—much faster than normal cultivation."
"But that's probably only true for now. Once I obtain Immortal Herbs and improve my talent, this little bit of progress will likely be negligible. Its practical combat use is still more important."
As he pondered these matters, a shout suddenly rang out from below the dormitory building.
"Wang Xian!"
That familiar voice instantly pulled him from his thoughts.
"She came quickly." Wang Xian immediately recognized the voice as Dugu Yan's.
She had presumably already returned to Sunset Forest and told Dugu Bo everything.
Without hesitation, Wang Xian got to his feet, opened the door, and headed straight downstairs.
Besides Dugu Yan, an elderly man in a dark green robe stood downstairs.
His dark green hair and pupils, along with the faintly fishy stench emanating from him, all pointed to his identity.
Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo.
When Dugu Bo saw Wang Xian emerge from the dormitory building, obvious surprise flashed through his eyes.
He had never expected the friend Dugu Yan spoke of to be a child of seven or eight.
Can this kid... really solve the poison in Yan Yan's and my bodies? Dugu Bo could not help but wonder.
"Wang Xian, you finally came out!" Dugu Yan ran over with a beaming smile, looping her arm through his. Then she tipped her chin toward Dugu Bo. "This is my grandfather."
Wang Xian looked at Dugu Bo and gave a slight bow. "Hello."
Dugu Bo sized him up, his gaze moving from Wang Xian's face to his body, then back to his face again, as though confirming something.
After a moment, he spoke in a hoarse, low voice. "You