Dugu Bo's Surprise!

Since a Title Douluo had spoken, and the other party was a member of the royal family, Lin Qingfeng naturally would not force the issue. Just as he was about to return to the carriage, the curtain was pulled back once more, and Lin Fan jumped down from it.

"May I ask, are you the senior Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo?"

Lin Fan asked the question directly.

In an instant, Lin Qingfeng's expression shifted, and he hurriedly signaled Lin Fan with his eyes.

After all, the Poison Douluo's reputation was not exactly stellar; before joining the Heaven Dou Empire, he was a man who acted entirely on whim, neither strictly righteous nor purely evil.

"Is this the young master of the Lin Clan?"

Dugu Bo paused, then chuckled: "You have some nerve. Most soul masters wouldn't dare speak to me like this upon hearing my name."

"I don't know about nerve."

Ignoring Lin Qingfeng entirely, Lin Fan said calmly: "I only know that I can save you, and your granddaughter as well!"

Hum--

Almost the moment the words left his lips, a terrifying wave of soul power swept outward, instantly pressing down on everyone and making their breathing labored.

Lin Qingfeng lunged forward, shielding Lin Fan.

Fortunately, Dugu Bo held no murderous intent, so although that soul power was surging and violent, Lin Qingfeng was able to withstand it after summoning his Frost Sword.

"Oh?"

"A mere Soul Saint, yet able to block my aura. Not bad, not bad."

Dugu Bo's voice turned cold: "Little one, do you know what you are saying?"

"To tease a Title Douluo—a Soul Saint cannot protect you."

"I am speaking the truth."

Lin Fan said calmly: "Your martial soul has a defect. If any of your descendants have inherited this martial soul, they, too, do not have long to live."

As these words fell, Dugu Bo fell silent once more.

Xue Beng was stunned, then sneered: "Where did this brat come from? Guest Elder Dugu is a legendary Title Douluo; how could his martial soul possibly have a defect?"

"..."

"Ahem."

Dugu Bo coughed again and said: "Your Highness, please take your men and leave first. I have matters to discuss with these two young friends."

Hearing this, Xue Beng's pupils contracted sharply, his heart filled with immense shock.

Dugu Bo was actually staying behind!

Could it be that Lin Fan was right?

But, how could a child like him know such things?

His eyes darted around, and although Xue Beng was suspicious, he glanced at his guards and decided not to linger, merely curling his lip: "It's just a child spouting nonsense, is it really worth taking so seriously?"

"Fine, I shall head off first; you can catch up later."

Waving his hand, Xue Beng ordered the group to drive their horses toward Starry Sky City.

Only one carriage remained.

"Young friend, come into this carriage and let us talk."

Given Dugu Bo's personality, if anyone else had dared to act so mysterious, he would have slapped them into submission long ago.

However, because it concerned Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo was unwilling to give up any opportunity.

Even if the one saying these words was just a child with less than twenty levels of soul power!

Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Lin Qingfeng's brows furrowed tightly. He hesitated for a moment before whispering: "Let's go, we will go up together."

Lin Fan did not refuse Lin Qingfeng's request to join him; he was his father, after all.

Besides, letting Lin Qingfeng see some of his extraordinary qualities would give Lin Fan more autonomy in the future.

Without any hesitation, Lin Fan boarded Dugu Bo's carriage.

As soon as the curtain was lifted, a man with a gaunt frame, a haggard face, and long green hair came into view.

If not for the green, ghostly light flickering in his eyes, he would have looked like an old man on the verge of death, judging by his physique and face.

Seeing this, Lin Fan felt a surge of joy in his heart.

If even Dugu Bo could barely resist that toxin, it was clear that Dugu Yan's condition would not be good either.

Originally, Lin Fan had been worried that since the plot was unfolding earlier than in the novel, Dugu Yan might not be deeply poisoned yet, but now he could finally set his mind at ease.

"So young, yet able to possess this level of soul power?"

Dugu Bo had only sensed Lin Fan with his soul power before, but seeing him in person now, he was shocked by how young the boy was.

For some reason, Dugu Bo's heart stirred, and a thought surfaced: Perhaps this little one really can help me?

But, quickly, Dugu Bo suppressed the thought.

He was a Title Douluo who was helpless against this virulent poison; no matter how gifted Lin Fan was, it was impossible for him to succeed.

Thinking of this, Dugu Bo's expression turned cold as he said indifferently, "Little fellow, do you know what the consequences are for deceiving a Titled Douluo?"

Lin Fan did not answer this question, but instead began to size Dugu Bo up carefully. There was no helping it; if he were to directly explain what was wrong with the poison in Dugu Bo's body and how to resolve it, he would appear far too monstrous.

However, Lin Fan's scrutiny left Lin Qingfeng covered in cold sweat.

If they were to anger a Titled Douluo, both he and his son would surely die here.

Dugu Bo, however, began to laugh, saying, "I originally thought I was bold enough, but I never expected that you, a mere lad, would dare to treat a Titled Douluo this way."

As his voice fell, a chill rose in Dugu Bo's heart.

If it weren't for Dugu Yan, he would never have wasted so many words on Lin Fan.

"In the face of life and death, there is no such thing as a Titled Douluo or otherwise."

Lin Fan smiled calmly, "If I am not mistaken, the senior must be suffering immensely from the toxins of your own Martial Soul!"

"Anyone with a discerning eye can see that."

Dugu Bo's tone remained icy.

"An ordinary person wouldn't think that the Poison Douluo could be poisoned to death by his own Martial Soul."

Lin Fan laughed, "Senior, do not deceive yourself. If I were an ordinary person, I wouldn't be able to see these things."

"To cure your poison is simple: allow your Martial Soul to undergo Martial Soul Evolution to make up for its previous flaws."

"Hm? What do you mean?"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression finally shifted.

However, there was still a hint of doubt in his heart.

Could a Martial Soul just evolve whenever one said so?

If it weren't for the fact that Lin Fan had accurately identified that his toxins were related to his Martial Soul, he likely wouldn't have bothered to ask further.

"This humble one is untalented, but my Martial Soul is rather special; it can cause the Martial Souls of others to evolve once. Furthermore, it is guaranteed to evolve in a better direction and can mend original defects."

"Although your soul power is currently too strong for me to alter, Senior, I can help your granddaughter evolve her Martial Soul so that she no longer has to suffer from the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison!"

Lin Fan only cared about making money and had no desire to chat further, so he got straight to the point, "Of course, I also want benefits. As long as you agree, I can evolve your granddaughter's Martial Soul at any time!"

"If you are unwilling, then I shall not disturb you further. After all, even if the deal doesn't go through, there is still goodwill to be maintained."

Pausing for a moment, Lin Fan smiled, "I believe the senior might need some time to consider, so I won't disturb you any longer. Father, let's go."

Saying this, Lin Fan turned around, ready to step off the carriage and leave.

That decisiveness left both Dugu Bo and Lin Qingfeng stunned for a moment.