"Break through to Titled Douluo?!"
Gu Ying's pupils contracted sharply, and her breathing quickened:
"Such a miraculous Immortal Herb actually exists in this world?"
Everyone knew that the further Soul Masters advanced in their cultivation, the harder it became.
Countless brilliant, peerless geniuses spent their entire lives stuck at rank eighty-nine, never attaining the title of Titled Douluo.
If there really was an Immortal Herb that could help someone break through to Titled Douluo, it would drive the entire Soul Master World into a frenzy!
Bibi Dong smiled softly as she took Qian Yu's arm and said gently:
"Mother, if Brother Yu says so, then he must be sure."
Qian Yu nodded, his confidence plain as day:
"Right now, Dugu Bo would give up even his dignity to save his son's life.
And as it happens, I have a way to completely eradicate the backlash from the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison that plagues his family."
A confident smile tugged at Qian Yu's lips:
"I'll trade this method for his loyalty and the Immortal Herbs in his garden.
Dugu Bo won't be able to turn down that deal."
Hearing this, Gu Ying drew a deep breath and tamped down her shock.
"You even have a way to eradicate the backlash from the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison?"
Gu Ying looked at Qian Yu, her voice still touched with disbelief:
"That incurable affliction has tormented the Dugu Family for generations. Even the Ye Clan was helpless against it."
Qian Yu nodded confidently:
"Don't worry, Mother. If I dare say it, I'm absolutely certain."
"Although the Ye Clan's Nine-Heart Begonia has the best healing ability in the world, it can only heal injuries and save lives. It can't cure the poison in one's Martial Soul Origin."
"My method won't just save Dugu Xin's life. It'll also take Dugu Bo's strength a step further."
At his words, Gu Ying's eyes lit up, and all the worry on her face gave way to a pleased smile.
"Good, good!
That's my son, all right!"
Gu Ying patted Qian Yu's shoulder with satisfaction and asked:
"When are you planning to go see Dugu Bo?
Should I send someone to make arrangements?"
Qian Yu considered it briefly, then smiled:
"Although Dugu Xin's life hangs over the edge of a cliff, the Ye Clan is keeping him alive, so he won't die just yet.
Let Dugu Bo stew for a couple of days, until he's completely desperate and has nowhere left to turn.
Then I'll appear like reinforcements descending from the heavens. That'll make recruiting him all the more effective."
"For now, let's go meet Uncle Gu Rong."
Qian Yu looked at Gu Ying and asked:
"Mother, where is Uncle Gu Rong right now?"
Gu Ying nodded in agreement, then took a black token from a desk drawer and handed it to Qian Yu:
"He's cultivating in seclusion at a quiet garden in the western part of the city. It's a property I own, and hardly anyone ever disturbs him there."
"Take this token with you. The steward at the garden will show you to him."
Qian Yu took the token and tucked it away carefully, then took Bibi Dong's hand:
"All right, Dong'er and I will head over now. Once we've taken care of Uncle Gu Rong, we'll come back and keep you company over dinner."
Bibi Dong also bowed obediently to Gu Ying in farewell:
"Mother, Brother Yu and I will be off now."
"Go on. You've only just arrived in Heaven Dou City, so take a look around on your way."
Gu Ying smiled as she watched them leave, her eyes brimming with anticipation and pride.
With the token Gu Ying had given them, Qian Yu and Bibi Dong soon found the quiet garden in the western part of the city.
The garden was elegant and serene.
With the steward showing them around, they familiarized themselves with the place before settling their luggage in the master bedroom.
"This really is a good place to cultivate in seclusion."
Qian Yu glanced around, then turned to Bibi Dong.
"Dong'er, Gu Rong should still be in seclusion right now. How about we change into some casual clothes and go for a walk around Heaven Dou City?"
"Sounds good."
Bibi Dong nodded obediently.
However, as soon as the two of them stepped into the bedroom,
Bibi Dong suddenly swung the door shut with a bang and locked it.
Qian Yu froze. When he turned around, he saw Bibi Dong leaning against the door, arms folded.
A bewitching smile curved her exquisite face, and she gazed at him with smoldering eyes.
Qian Yu's lips twitched. He grumbled inwardly:
Seriously?
Dong'er, are you that eager?
How had I never noticed back in Spirit City?
"Dong'er, you..."
Qian Yu cleared his throat and asked, feigning composure:
"Why lock the door in broad daylight?"
Instead of backing off, Bibi Dong strode forward on her long legs, driving Qian Yu back toward the bed.
She raised a fair finger and gently lifted his chin.
"Brother Yu..."
Bibi Dong's breath was sweet as orchids, her voice so alluring it seemed to seep into his bones.
"We came all this way from Spirit City and have been traveling for ages. Shouldn't we 'properly' rest first?"
Qian Yu swallowed and laughed nervously:
"But didn't we just agree to go shopping..."
"We can go shopping anytime."
Bibi Dong's eyes gleamed as her fingertip traced lightly over Qian Yu's chest. She gently bit her red lip.
"But right now, there are no elders here, and no one else around.
I just want to 'eat' something else first."
After an intense battle,
Bibi Dong's face glowed as she rested contentedly in Qian Yu's arms.
She even smacked her lips with lingering satisfaction, like a lazy cat that had eaten its fill.
Qian Yu felt refreshed as well. He held her close for a while, and only then did they change back into casual clothes and leave the room.
They wandered along Heaven Dou City's bustling streets for a while. Before long, they found themselves outside Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.
As they approached the plaza, they heard several Soul Masters who had just watched a match talking heatedly.
"Hey, did you see the match on the Main Soul Arena Platform today?
That guy named Yu Xiaoyan was way too brutal!"
"How could he not be? He's from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!
The sect master Yu Yuanzhen's eldest son, and Yu Xiaogang's biological older brother!"
"So that's who he is!
No wonder he's so arrogant!
I heard he's only thirty and has already reached the Soul Emperor realm?"
"Exactly! A top-tier genius!"
Another Soul Master lowered his voice and gossiped:
"He's been holding the ring at the Soul Fighting Arena every day lately, openly challenging Spirit Hall by name. What's he after?"
"You're way behind on the news.
A while back, there was that grand wedding in Spirit City—the century's wedding between the Holy Son and Holy Maiden.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect sent people to offer their congratulations.
Instead, they were thoroughly humiliated in front of everyone and lost all face.
Yu Xiaoyan's obviously come to Heaven Dou City to avenge his younger brother!"
"That explains it!
These past few days, quite a few Soul Masters from our Heaven Dou City Main Martial Soul Hall have been so outraged that they went up to fight him. And what happened?"
"What do you think happened?
Yu Xiaoyan beat every last one of them until they were utterly crushed!
I saw several being carried off with bones broken all over their bodies. It was horrifying!"
At the discussion, the lazy smile on Bibi Dong's face vanished, replaced by a cold expression.
Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes slightly. A chilling glint flashed within them as she said coldly:
"Yu Xiaogang's older brother?
He came all the way to Heaven Dou City to trample on Spirit Hall's face?"
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