Dugu Bo's Invitation

"As for that, I'm not sure..."

Hearing Ling Yun's idea, everyone shook their heads slightly. None of them possessed a spirit bone, so they couldn't be certain if one could be used to store the Jade Phosphorous Serpent venom.

"Since you aren't sure, Miss Dugu, why not go back and consult your grandfather? What if it works? Even if it doesn't, it's still a viable line of thought."

Although he said this, Ling Yun knew for a fact that this method would absolutely resolve the urgent crisis facing Dugu Bo and his granddaughter.

"I understand. I will go ask my grandfather." Dugu Yan nodded in disappointment; clearly, she didn't hold much hope for such a thing.

Seeing Dugu Yan looking so dejected, Ling Yun and the others didn't linger, choosing instead to head off to participate in the competition and test their own strength.

Time passed in a blur, and the three of them went their separate ways.

Upon returning to the manor, Dugu Yan found Dugu Bo and asked, "Grandfather, since the Jade Phosphorous Serpent venom overflows from the spirit, do you think it's possible to store the overflowing venom within a spirit ring or a spirit bone?"

"A spirit ring is definitely out of the question. Spirit rings are external objects; it is impossible to store the venom from within your body into an external spirit ring. As for spirit bones... hiss!"

At the mention of spirit bones, Dugu Bo couldn't help but gasp, his eyes lighting up as he burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, Yan Yan, you truly are your grandfather's precious granddaughter. Storing the venom in a spirit bone—while this is only a stopgap measure, it can resolve our immediate crisis! You are truly clever, Yan Yan. Tell your grandfather, how did you come up with this idea?"

"It wasn't my idea."

Dugu Yan shook her head. Watching her grandfather's excitement, her own eyes began to sparkle with thrill. She hadn't expected that the method Ling Yun mentioned in passing would actually work.

She then explained, "I ran into that genius youth named Ling Yun again today. He saw my condition and suggested this method, telling me to try storing the venom in a spirit bone and then releasing it through the spirit bone's skill. I didn't expect it to actually work..."

"Ling Yun, that brat again!"

Dugu Bo frowned slightly, then laughed, "Heh, he has saved both our lives. By the way, do you know where he lives? We shall visit him tomorrow and properly thank him."

Watching her grandfather laugh heartily, Dugu Yan also smiled. "I know he is a student at Blazing Academy. I assume he should be there?"

"Haha, good! Then we shall head to Blazing Academy tomorrow."

Early the next morning, Dugu Bo took Dugu Yan and flew toward Blazing Academy.

Meanwhile, Ling Yun was on Fire Cloud Mountain practicing the Flame Meditation Method to improve his cultivation.

After some time, Huo Wushuang came running over in a frantic rush, drenched in sweat. "Ling Yun, my father needs to see you! He wants you to go to his office immediately!"

"Oh? The Dean wants to see me?" Ling Yun paused, puzzled. "Did he say what it was about?"

Huo Wushuang shook his head and replied, "No, but he looked very anxious. It seems something has happened."

"I understand. I'm going now."

Ling Yun stopped his cultivation and walked toward the Dean's office. As soon as he entered, he saw a purple silhouette before him—it was none other than Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan waved her hand, her laughter ringing out like silver bells. "Hehe, Ling Yun, we meet again."

"So it is Miss Dugu."

Ling Yun was curious, unable to fathom why Dugu Yan was here, but then he spotted an elderly figure in the office.

The old man, like Dugu Yan, had a pair of green pupils. His temples were gray, and his face was devoid of color, looking almost like a corpse.

The old man stood blankly by the window, while Huo Li stood to the side, cold sweat pouring down his face. He was hunched over, looking at the old man with palpable fear.

Being able to make a Spirit Douluo like Huo Li act this way, Ling Yun guessed the man's identity: the Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo.

Withdrawing his gaze from Dugu Bo, Ling Yun looked at Dugu Yan and smiled. "By the way, Miss Dugu, why are you here? And looking so happy, I assume your problem has been solved?"

"Hehe, it's not fully solved yet, but thanks to your reminder, I have some leads. That's why my grandfather and I came here today specifically to thank you."

As she spoke, Dugu Yan looked at Dugu Bo and said with a smile, "Let me introduce you. This is my grandfather, the world-renowned Poison Douluo!"

Hearing this, Ling Yun immediately placed his fist against his chest and bowed. "Greetings, Your Excellency Poison Douluo."

Dugu Bo nodded slightly and smiled. "Not bad, not bad. At such a young age, your spirit power has already reached level thirty-five. Just as Yan Yan said, you really are a genius."

"Thank you for your praise, Your Excellency!"

"You have helped our family. To put it plainly, you are the savior of my granddaughter and me. I have prepared a banquet at home to thank you for saving our lives. Would you be willing to come to Dugu Manor?"

Ling Yun curled his lips into a smile. "Since Your Excellency has come to invite me personally, I am naturally willing to accompany you."

"Good, then let's go."

Dugu Bo released his spirit power, which acted like an invisible pair of hands supporting Dugu Yan's delicate frame, and they took to the sky, flying out the window.

After telling Huo Li "there is no need to worry," Ling Yun leaped from the fifth floor, instantly transforming into a Flame Crane and soaring into the sky!

Seeing Ling Yun's purple second spirit ring, Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow. Although he already knew Ling Yun possessed a thousand-year second ring, seeing it with his own eyes still left him slightly shocked.

The three traveled side by side toward Dugu Bo's residence.

By then, the servants at the manor had already prepared a sumptuous feast. The table was filled with various delicious dishes that made one's mouth water just by looking at them.

Upon entering Dugu Manor, Ling Yun followed Dugu Yan into the dining room and sat at the table. Dugu Bo then got straight to the point.

"Kid, you must have heard from Yan Yan about our family's situation. To deal with the serpent venom in our bodies, I have racked my brains for over a decade, yet I still haven't found a good solution."

However, the method you proposed yesterday has truly cleared the fog from my mind.

Storing the overflowing snake venom within the spirit bone is merely a stopgap measure, but it has indeed resolved our most pressing crisis and given us a glimmer of hope for survival.

"You are too kind, Your Excellency. I was merely speaking off the cuff."

Dugu Bo shook his head and laughed, "To you, it may have been a casual remark, but to us, it is a life-saving prescription!

I, Dugu Bo, am not a man who forgets a kindness. In return for saving both my granddaughter and me, I can take it upon myself to grant you two requests, provided they are within my power."