Smuggling in Private Goods!

Dugu Yan wrapped the robe still carrying Xiao Yin's warmth tightly around herself, dispelling the chill from her body but unable to calm the embarrassment in her heart.

She looked into Xiao Yin's clear, open eyes and listened to his calm explanation. The indignation and shame filling her chest deflated like a punctured balloon, vanishing by more than half in an instant.

All that remained was a frustration with nowhere to vent, and...

An indescribable, strange feeling.

Yes, he had saved her life.

The disappearance of that agony deep in her bones felt so real, so wonderful.

Compared to her life, what did this little accident matter?

Besides... he truly had not taken advantage of her. He had even handed her clothes immediately...

But... but he had seen all of her body!

A man had seen her completely naked!

How was she supposed to face him in the future?!

"Hmph! You make it sound so noble! Who knows what you were really thinking!"

Dugu Yan turned her face away, not daring to look into Xiao Yin's eyes again, though her voice had clearly weakened.

Wrapped in the oversized man's robe, she looked somewhat petite. The blush had yet to fade from her alluring face, and complicated emotions flickered in her emerald eyes.

"How do you feel?"

Xiao Yin seemed unconcerned by her attitude. His gaze swept over her face as he examined her.

"Has the cold yin energy in your body been completely expelled? Do you feel any warmth arising from your origin?"

Dugu Yan felt herself out. The bone-deep chill that had clung to her like a disease was indeed completely gone, replaced by a long-lost sense of comfort. Even the circulation of her Soul Power seemed much smoother.

She nodded subconsciously, her voice barely audible. "Mm... much... much better..."

[Ding! Special mirrored mission "Poison Removal to Save Yan" completed!]

[The backlash poison of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent within target "Dugu Yan" has been successfully stripped away, and her origin is stabilized! Target "Dugu Bo"'s trust in the host has greatly increased!]

[Mission rewards distributed: Wish Value +1000 (Current: 2154); Medicine Poison Comprehensive Solution (learned); Dugu Yan's "Snake Maiden Entanglement" (bond activated)!]

[Ding! Follow-up linked mission "Eradicate Old Ailments" triggered! Objective: Resolve 50% of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor poison within Dugu Bo! Time limit: 60 days. Reward: Determined by completion level!]

The system notifications rang in Xiao Yin's mind like heavenly music.

His heart settled. The greatest obstacle had passed. The treasures of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and Dugu Bo's favor were already his for the taking!

Just then—

"Yan Yan—!"

A howl filled with worry and wild joy exploded from the direction of the valley entrance like a thunderclap!

A dark green figure appeared before them as if by Teleportation. It was none other than Dugu Bo!

He seized Dugu Yan by the shoulders, his powerful spiritual power sweeping unceremoniously through her body.

When he sensed that the source of cold poison within his granddaughter had completely vanished, an almost twistedly ecstatic smile instantly bloomed across the Poison Douluo's face!

"Good! Good! Good! Hahahaha! The poison is really gone! Her origin is stable! Wonderful! This is wonderful!"

He was so excited that his words became incoherent. He patted Dugu Yan's shoulders hard, his eyes even reddening.

Then he abruptly turned, his emerald eyes fixed tightly on Xiao Yin. There was no longer the slightest suspicion or killing intent within them—only boundless gratitude!

"Kid... no! Little Friend Xiao Yin! No words can express my gratitude!"

Dugu Bo's voice carried unprecedented solemnity. "From this day forward, you are the benefactor of my Dugu Family! If you ever need anything, just give the word!"

Xiao Yin remained calm, showing little excitement at Dugu Bo's generous promise. He merely nodded slightly. "You flatter me, Senior. Since this junior has acted, I will naturally see it through to the end."

Then he changed the subject. "As for the poison within Senior's body... the situation is a hundred times more complicated than Miss Dugu's.

"The poison has become deeply entangled with your Martial Soul. The stripping process is extraordinarily dangerous and cannot be completed overnight. It will also require the natural power of yin and yang converging here as a foundation, proceeding slowly and steadily.

"This junior estimates that, with my current strength, I will need at least two months before I can confidently strip away at least half of the poison in Senior's body."

"Two months? Half?"

Dugu Bo frowned slightly, but his brow soon relaxed. He nodded firmly. "No problem! Forget two months—even two years, this old man will wait! Everything will be arranged as you see fit, little friend!"

He had endured decades of torment. What were two mere months?

Besides, Xiao Yin was right under his nose. There was no fear of him running away!

But he also understood Xiao Yin's current strength. For a Soul Elder to treat a Title Douluo was already no easy feat!

Still, it did not matter. As a Gold Medal Investor, he could afford to wait!

Xiao Yin continued, "Furthermore, unlike Miss Dugu, Senior's treatment will require the support of powerful medicinal effects. They must continuously neutralize the toxic backlash that may erupt during the stripping process while nourishing Senior's damaged origin.

"The many rare flowers and exotic herbs growing here possess pure and immense medicinal properties, making them the best possible choice. This junior will need to harvest and refine them daily, incorporating them into the treatment. I hope Senior will permit it."

In his mind, the vast knowledge from Medicine Poison Comprehensive Solution flowed like a galaxy. The name, medicinal properties, harvesting method, and mutual interactions of every herb were crystal clear.

This was like being handed a pillow just when he was sleepy!

A perfect chance to fleece someone openly!

Anyway, Dugu Bo did not recognize any of them!

"Of course! Of course!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Dugu Bo waved a hand. "As long as it can cure the poison, take whatever you want from this place! Even if you strip this whole valley bare, this old man will accept it! Yan Yan—"

He turned to his granddaughter, his tone full of unquestionable concern.

"You have only just expelled the poison. Your origin may be stable, but it is still weak. You must rest and recuperate here for some time to strengthen your foundation. Grandpa will cultivate nearby. Call for me anytime if you need anything."

Dugu Yan gave a quiet "Mm," clutching the robe around herself more tightly. Her gaze flickered over Xiao Yin's face before quickly lowering again, and the blush that had just faded from her face seemed to return.

Dugu Bo said no more. After giving Xiao Yin a deep look, he transformed into a streak of dark green light and swept toward the other end of the valley.

At the center of the valley, the twin springs of ice and fire gurgled softly as red and white mist slowly drifted through the air.

Xiao Yin did not immediately begin picking Immortal Herbs. Instead, a thought stirred in his mind.

The phantom of the Black Cauldron flashed before him, and a pill radiating a dark, deep green sheen appeared out of thin air in his palm.

This Poison Pill was the essence forcibly refined by the Black Cauldron after it had stripped all of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul's poison from Dugu Yan's body!

The pill's surface was smooth like black jade, yet viscous poison seemed to flow slowly within it, emitting a chilling aura that made one's heart tremble!

"The origin poison of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul... condensed and compressed into this..."

Xiao Yin stared at the Dark Green Poison Pill, his gaze profound.

This thing's power was undoubtedly terrifying. Used properly, it would be a trump card; used poorly, it would destroy him from within.

He could not think of a clear use for it yet, but his instincts told him that it was extraordinary.

He carefully wrapped it in Soul Power and stored it in the deepest part of his storage space, sealing it away tightly.

Only after finishing all this did Xiao Yin turn his gaze toward the immortal-grade medicinal treasures swaying gracefully around him.

The corner of his lips curved into an almost imperceptible smile.

Immortal Herbs, here I come!