Qian Renxue knew nothing of what happened afterward. She went straight to the Great Enshrined, wanting to tell Qian Daoliu about Shangguan Li.
"Grandpa, I met a deity, but I don't know who she is."
"A deity? Xiao Xue, hurry and tell Grandpa everything in detail."
Qian Renxue briefly recounted what had happened over the past few days and gave Qian Daoliu the book containing the original work.
"I understand. Hurry back to Heaven Dou City. If anyone discovers you've left, we'll be in trouble. After all, that substitute isn't as quick on her feet as you are."
"Yes, Grandpa."
For the sake of Spirit Hall's years-long plan, and to ensure its ultimate victory, Qian Renxue still chose to endure in silence. Before leaving Spirit Hall, however, she did one more thing: she absorbed the Six-Winged Shining Grass in front of her grandfather.
After absorbing the immortal herb, Qian Renxue felt that her soul power had become purer. The Six-Winged Angel's sacred attribute and its ability to concentrate flames had also grown stronger, approaching ultimate power.
"Xiao Xue, you've grown even stronger. It certainly lives up to its reputation as an immortal herb." Qian Daoliu was delighted. His granddaughter Qian Renxue was already a once-in-a-century genius of the Angel Clan. Now that she had used an immortal herb, she would surely become the next Angel God.
Qian Renxue nodded. "Actually, I still have some medicinal herbs. I gave the three members of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation one each. Grandpa, I want you to keep the rest. I don't trust that Bibi Dong."
Qian Daoliu sighed. "Xiao Xue, you know your mother has her own painful reasons. It's just that she..."
"Grandpa, you don't need to say anything. I know. But Bibi Dong still has that man in her heart. As long as she still loves him, I can't trust her. If she gets her hands on these immortal herbs, she'll definitely give them to him."
Qian Daoliu understood Qian Renxue's concerns. After all, Bibi Dong had always kept that useless man, Yu Xiaogang, in her heart, and he was single-mindedly searching for a way to improve his innate aptitude.
As long as Bibi Dong remained devoted to that man-or still harbored beautiful fantasies about him-these immortal herbs absolutely could not be entrusted to her. Otherwise, it would only waste Spirit Hall's resources.
"I understand, Xue'er. You should try trusting your mother once in a while, too."
"As she is now, I still can't trust her."
Qian Daoliu said nothing. He could not bring himself to ask mother and daughter to trust each other more. But as long as he remained alive, they could not lay hands on one another. That alone was enough.
After shaking off Yu Xiaogang's pestering, Shangguan Li kept wondering whether Qian Renxue had told Bibi Dong about this. Had Bibi Dong finally had her illusions about that beast Yu Xiaogang shattered?
But these were no longer the things Shangguan Li needed to worry about, because she received a message from Dugu Yan saying that Dugu Bo had taken Tang San to the Sunset Forest.
What the hell is going on? Why did Dugu Bo still take Tang San away? Did Tang San say something to him? If it was about the poison, hadn't I already taken care of that for him?
Is this truly an unchangeable fate? In the original work, Dugu Bo also took Tang San away on the very day he arrived in Heaven Dou City. Then Tang San went to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and acquired an enormous wealth of resources.
But I've already claimed the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, so Dugu Bo shouldn't take Tang San there. Even if I take ten thousand steps back and assume he does bring Tang San into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, I've already harvested all the immortal herbs there.
Dugu Bo, that brat, is such a huge pain!!!
Shangguan Li hurried to the Sunset Forest to check on Tang San. She did not show herself, however. She wanted to see exactly what Dugu Bo and Tang San were discussing.
When Shangguan Li arrived, Dugu Bo was threatening Tang San. "What exactly did you say to Dugu Yan, brat? You actually frightened her that badly. If you don't tell me, I will never forgive you."
"I didn't say anything except that both she and you were at death's door. And I wasn't wrong. Look at the dark patch between your brows-that's a sign of severe poisoning. If you don't hurry and get treatment, are you trying to die?"
"Hmph." Dugu Bo's manner was icy. "I cultivate the Poison Skill. How could I possibly be afflicted with deadly poison? An outsider like you shouldn't spout nonsense."
"An outsider? You're the outsider here, aren't you? Then let me ask you: on rainy, overcast days, do you feel numbness along both sides of your ribs, which gradually grows worse? It strikes once at noon and once at midnight. Given your current condition, each episode should last a full two hours."
"Also, late every night, around midnight, you feel needle-like pain at the crown of your head and in the soles of your feet. Your entire body convulses for at least an hour. I don't need to describe that agony that makes you wish you were dead, do I? If you weren't poisoned, why would these symptoms occur? Not only are you poisoned, but the poison has already seeped into your marrow. I'm merely wondering why you aren't dead yet."
Dugu Bo was astonished. He had not expected this brat to describe every symptom of his poisoning so accurately. He no longer suffered from those problems, however, thanks to Lady Shangguan Li.
"How did you know?" Dugu Bo continued to feign shock.
This Tang San brat really does have a keen eye. He had never told anyone about this. Even Shangguan Li, who had cured his poison, and his own beloved granddaughter did not know. Yet this young man described his reactions to the poison as though he had witnessed them firsthand.
Thus, Dugu Bo developed the intent to kill him. Murderous light blazed in his eyes, and his icy killing intent seemed ready to pierce Tang San through. The gap in their strength was far too vast. The killing intent pouring from Dugu Bo surged into Tang San's chest as though it had taken solid form. Tang San spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered back several steps before barely regaining his footing. Even his external soul bone emerged involuntarily.
That brat Dugu Bo is still too hasty. But Tang San really is the protagonist of the original work. He can actually withstand a Titled Douluo's killing intent.
"To think you have something this good on you. What a pity that it's already completely fused with you. Otherwise, I could give this soul bone to Dugu Yan."
Tang San began to panic. He had never expected to die at the hands of this unknown old monster. But as long as this man still had someone he cared about, Tang San could control him.
"Wait! Why do you want to kill me? I can cure your poison! Do you think you'll meet a good end? Your symptoms will keep getting worse. Although I still don't understand how you've suppressed the deadly poison in your body, you've merely consumed some heavenly treasure. Even that treasure can't help you for the rest of your life. Within a few years, even if the poison doesn't kill you, the agony of its backlash will torture you to death. You'll die far more horribly than I will."
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