Choking Bai He, Snatching the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng! Dugu Bo: Senior, Shall We Just Annihilate the Speed Clan?

Before the words even faded, a brilliant green light flared within Dugu Bo's eyes.

Hum—!

The Soul Core within his dantian accelerated violently.

A terrifying wave of soul power, several times more massive than before, erupted in an instant!

This was not merely a suppression of soul power, but a total lockdown of the surrounding space!

"Medusa's Gaze!"

Dugu Bo wasted no time on pleasantries, immediately unleashing his head spirit bone skill.

Two ghastly white beams shot from his eyes, instantly shrouding the space around Bai He.

Bai He was struck with terror, his figure flickering as he prepared to manifest his Avatar to escape.

His speed was indeed fast—so fast that even a Title Douluo might not easily catch him.

However, under the field of soul power reinforced by Dugu Bo's Soul Core, the surrounding air felt as thick and viscous as mercury.

The speed Bai He took such pride in had become agonizingly sluggish in this moment!

"How is this possible?!"

Bai He was horrified to the point of despair.

He felt as though his body had sunk into a quagmire, making it difficult even to flap his wings.

Before he could react, those two Petrification Beams had already sealed off every path of retreat.

Crack, crack, crack...

Though it did not petrify his body directly, the surrounding space had been solidified into a physical substance.

It trapped this "Swift" mid-air, leaving him unable to move a muscle!

"You refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit."

Dugu Bo snorted coldly, his figure flashing as he appeared instantly before Bai He.

A withered, thin hand clamped directly onto Bai He's throat.

"Urgh..."

Bai He's face flushed red, his feet kicking wildly, yet he was utterly unable to break free from the grip of a Title Douluo.

Seeing this, the members of the Speed Clan below cried out, rushing forward in a desperate attempt to fight.

"Whoever takes another step, this old man will turn this entire town into a graveyard!"

Dugu Bo did not even turn his head, merely waving his hand dismissively.

Whoosh!

A sheet of emerald-green poisonous mist exploded instantly above the town.

It transformed into a massive canopy of toxic miasma, shrouding the entire settlement.

The hissing sound of corrosion caused everyone to freeze in their tracks, their eyes filled with despair.

"Grandfather!"

Just then, a crisp voice laced with tears rang out.

A tall, beautiful young girl rushed out from the crowd—it was Bai He's granddaughter, Bai Chenxiang.

She looked at her grandfather, held by the throat by Dugu Bo, her face streaming with tears, yet she dared not approach.

Dugu Yan stood high in the sky, watching the scene coldly.

In the past, she might have felt a flicker of pity.

But having understood the truth of "the weak are prey to the strong" under Yu Nan's tutelage, her heart remained unmoved.

In this world, weakness is the original sin.

If they lacked the strength today, it might be their own spirit bones being snatched away.

"Hand it over."

Dugu Bo released his grip, tossing Bai He to the ground like trash, and said coldly:

"My patience is limited.

Within three breaths, I want to see the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng."

"Otherwise, this little girl, and every last member of your clan, will die today."

Bai He coughed violently, clutching his throat as he stared at the terrifying poisonous mist in the sky.

He looked at his tear-streaked granddaughter and his terrified clansmen.

The light in his eyes dimmed, bit by bit.

It was despair, and it was surrender.

In the face of absolute power, so-called backbone and persistence appear so pale and feeble.

"I... I'll give it to you..."

Bai He's hands trembled as he pulled an exquisite jade box from his robes.

He seemed to age ten years in an instant, holding the box in both hands and slowly extending it toward Dugu Bo.

With a flick of his palm, Dugu Bo drew the jade box into his grasp.

Opening it, he saw a blood-red, crystal-clear ginseng lying quietly inside.

It emitted a rich medicinal fragrance; just a single whiff was enough to make one's blood surge.

"Truly a fine treasure!"

Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction and tossed the box to Dugu Yan behind him.

"Yanyan, keep this safe."

Dugu Yan took the box, sensing the immense energy contained within, and gave Dugu Bo a sweet smile.

"Thank you, Grandfather!"

Having achieved his goal, Dugu Bo had no desire to linger.

He glanced at the ashen-faced Bai He, pulled a bag of Gold Soul Coins from his Soul Tool, and tossed it at Bai He's feet.

"This old man won't take your things for nothing."

"Here are ten thousand Gold Soul Coins; enough for you bunch of bird-men to eat and drink for a few years."

"Remember, an innocent man is innocent, but holding a treasure is a crime. Keeping this thing in your hands would only bring disaster sooner or later; this old man is doing you a favor."

With that, Dugu Bo laughed heartily, soared into the sky with Dugu Yan, and vanished into the horizon as a streak of green light.

He left behind the devastated Speed Clan and Bai He, who stood trembling with humiliation while clutching the bag of Gold Soul Coins.

High above the clouds.

"Senior, the item is secured."

Dugu Yan stroked the jade box in her hands, speaking excitedly within her Sea of Consciousness.

"Mm, a clean job."

Yu Nan's voice remained calm.

"With this Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, plus that Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone..."

"Yanyan, find a quiet place."

"Your 'blood transfusion' plan can begin."

High in the sky, the gale winds were biting.

Dugu Bo flew at high speed with Dugu Yan. Although they had just obtained the precious Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, his furrowed brows never relaxed.

After flying for a distance, Dugu Bo finally couldn't help but ask in a deep voice within his Sea of Consciousness:

"Senior, there is one thing I do not understand, and I ask for your guidance."

"Speak."

Yu Nan's voice sounded languid.

A flash of ruthlessness crossed Dugu Bo's eyes as he made a throat-slitting gesture.

"The Speed Clan, though fallen now, was once one of the four affiliated clans of the Clear Sky Sect and shares deep, tangled marital ties with them. That old thing, Bai He, is even Tang Hao's own uncle."

"We robbed them of their heirloom today. If they hold a grudge and risk their lives to seek help from the Clear Sky Sect or Tang Hao..."

"Although the Clear Sky Sect has sealed its mountain for years, a starving camel is still larger than a horse. If we truly provoke one or two of their hidden old monsters, or draw that baleful star Tang Hao here, it could be a significant threat to Yanyan."

At this point, killing intent began to emanate from Dugu Bo.

"In this old man's view, we should turn back now. Might as well finish the job and... cut the weeds and dig up the roots of the Speed Clan!"

"This would eliminate future trouble and ensure that today's events remain known only to heaven, earth, you, and me."

Dugu Yan's body stiffened slightly at these words, but her eyes quickly turned cold.

For the sake of survival and strength, she did not mind staining her hands with blood.

However, in response to Dugu Bo's seemingly shrewd suggestion, Yu Nan let out a mocking sneer.

"Cut the weeds and dig up the roots? Old Poison Freak, you hold the Clear Sky Sect in too high regard, and you overestimate that so-called kinship."

Yu Nan's massive dragon head swayed slightly, his tone filled with disdain.

"Do you think the current Clear Sky Sect is still the number one sect in the world from back then?"