Jade Scale Serpent Emperor Pill

Leng Jun noticed that the girl before him was very different from Shui Bing'er.

Shui Bing'er had a gentle temperament; she would never speak with such firmness.

Moreover, before Dugu Bo, a titled Douluo, she showed not the slightest fear.

Leng Jun knew that Shui Bing'er had been studying pharmacology for the past six months.

But how could she solve a problem that even Dugu Bo could not?

Still, she looked utterly confident, as though she truly had a solution.

The more Leng Jun thought about it, the stranger it seemed.

Shui Bing'er had once told him that after the hundred-thousand-year Ice Phoenix sacrificed itself, its consciousness had remained in her mind and could communicate with her.

But at this moment, it seemed to be more than mere communication between consciousnesses.

Could it be that she truly was not Bing'er?

Had Bing'er's body and soul both been replaced by that hundred-thousand-year Ice Phoenix?

The thought sent cold sweat pouring down Leng Jun's back, leaving him chilled to the bone.

When he looked at Shui Bing'er again, she returned his gaze.

That look seemed to tell him not to worry—that everything was under control.

There was no time to think further. The most important thing now was to deal with the great trouble that was Dugu Bo.

Seeing Dugu Bo's reaction, Xu Feng knew this move was in the bag.

Dugu Bo looked at Shui Bing'er with a complicated expression.

He was doubtful and uncertain, with traces of killing intent still lingering in his eyes, along with a measure of curiosity.

Xu Feng struck while the iron was hot:

"Senior, your poison has already seeped into your marrow. Even with the immense Soul Power of a titled Douluo, you can barely keep it suppressed now, can you? If you trust me, I can detoxify you."

"Hmph! Detoxify me?!"

Dugu Bo snorted coldly, his gaze sharp as a blade.

"I have devoted decades to studying poison, tasted every kind of herb, and still failed to solve this problem! You, a little girl barely in your teens, dare make such an outrageous claim?!"

"Senior, having cultivated to the realm of a titled Douluo, the toxins within your body have nearly fused with your Soul Power and bloodline, penetrating deep into your marrow. Completely eradicating the condition is indeed difficult. But I am at least sixty percent certain that I can ease your suffering. As for your descendants... if their poisoning is not severe, I am at least eighty or ninety percent certain—perhaps even completely certain."

"?!!"

Dugu Bo was utterly dumbfounded.

Beyond his shock, he felt a flicker of anger.

A problem Dugu Bo had painstakingly researched for years without solving seemed, in this girl's eyes, like some trivial matter.

He felt that the girl was making reckless boasts.

Yet deep down, because she had described his symptoms so accurately, a sliver of absurd hope rose within him.

"Girl Bing'er, you say you can detoxify me. Then tell me, how do you intend to do it?"

"That is my secret method, so it would not be convenient to tell you. As long as you trust me, I will certainly do as I say."

As Shui Bing'er spoke, she looked around.

"There are quite a few medicinal herbs here that I can use. Also, I need some equipment for brewing medicine."

Dugu Bo scrutinized Shui Bing'er.

Her utterly serious attitude did not seem like a lie.

"I have no friendship with you grandfather and granddaughter. Why do you want to help me?"

"I will not help you for nothing. I have conditions."

"Conditions? A little girl like you dares negotiate conditions with me, a titled Douluo!"

Dugu Bo's expression turned even colder.

But then his tone shifted.

"What conditions? Let me hear them."

"If I truly succeed, I want to take several medicinal herbs from here."

Dugu Bo grinned.

"I thought it was going to be something serious. That is easy enough. If you can truly solve the problem of my granddaughter and me suffering backlash from our own toxins, then forget a few medicinal herbs—even if you take the entire herb garden, I would be willing."

"Senior, it is a deal."

Leng Jun said with a chuckle:

"Brother Dugu, my granddaughter has a steady temperament and never makes false claims. You can rest assured now."

"Rest assured?"

Dugu Bo shook his head and said bluntly:

"My enemies are numerous, so I've always been cautious. And as I just said, there are many highly poisonous herbs here. Any one of them could be fatal. I won't easily trust anyone, much less a little girl I've only just met."

"Then what do you want?!"

Leng Jun was growing impatient.

Dugu Bo did not answer.

He raised his right hand and circulated his Soul Power.

A stream of energy slowly rose from his dantian and was expelled from his mouth.

At once, a jade-green bead appeared in his right palm.

"Girl Bing'er, swallow this, and only then will I feel at ease letting you detoxify me."

As Dugu Bo spoke, he held the green bead out before Shui Bing'er.

Leng Jun immediately stepped forward, a hint of anger in his eyes as he looked at Dugu Bo.

"Dugu Bo, what is that thing? Isn't it covered in your saliva? Isn't that disgusting? You actually want my granddaughter to swallow that thing whole."

"What do you know?!"

Dugu Bo was angered as well.

"Are you blind? Look carefully—where is there any saliva on it? This is the Jade Scale Serpent Emperor Pill, condensed from the essence of my entire life."

"Jade Scale Serpent Emperor Pill? It must be highly poisonous. What exactly are you plotting by making Bing'er eat this?"

"You're overthinking it. I won't harm her. This is merely a means of preserving my life. This inner pill is connected to my bloodline. If I die, it will self-destruct."

Only then did Leng Jun understand Dugu Bo's intentions.

That sinister and cunning fellow was indeed cautious.

"Bing'er, are you truly confident you can cure his poison?"

"Grandfather, don't worry. I'm confident."

Shui Bing'er wore a confident expression.

Leng Jun nodded and turned to Dugu Bo.

"Brother Dugu, let me take this inner pill instead. Let Bing'er treat your poison without worry."

As Leng Jun spoke, he extended his right hand.

Dugu Bo quickly pulled it back.

"In your dreams! My inner pill isn't something just anyone can consume. It's more suitable for girl Bing'er. If you sincerely help me, you'll naturally experience its benefits in the future."

Shui Bing'er stepped forward.

"Grandfather, don't worry. Nothing will happen."

As she spoke, she took the green bead from Dugu Bo's hand and swallowed it in one gulp.

Xu Feng knew that Dugu Bo's inner pill could accelerate Soul Power cultivation. It truly was a good thing.

Dugu Bo smiled faintly, and his tense nerves relaxed somewhat.

"Girl Bing'er, you have courage."

"Senior Dugu, I've soaked in this spring for several days, and I have quite a few things to discuss with my grandfather. Tomorrow, I'll give you a list. Please help prepare some things, and then I'll begin concocting medicine for you."

"Very well. Then I won't disturb you grandfather and granddaughter any longer. See you tomorrow."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dugu Bo transformed into a green streak and vanished into the sky above the valley.

Now that Shui Bing'er had swallowed that inner pill, he had nothing left to worry about.

Only after watching Dugu Bo leave did Leng Jun let out a slight sigh of relief.

Dugu Bo was solitary by nature and ruthless in his methods.

Naturally, provoking someone like him would lead to no good outcome.

Though Leng Jun did not fear him, he still had to consider his family and Skywater Academy.

"Bing'er, I'll use this body for the time being. Now, I'll find a suitable immortal herb for your grandfather to help him advance to Title Douluo as soon as possible."