Gu Yuena's Acting Skills, Bi Ji's Request for Guidance

Gu Yuena immediately lowered her head, her eyes rimmed red, looking as though she had suffered an immense injustice.

"I'm the real victim. You pressed down on me all night; my waist is still sore."

Shen Yifeng rolled his eyes at her and reached out to poke her forehead.

"We've known each other for years. Do you think I don't know what you're like? Stop pretending to be pitiful here."

Gu Yuena pursed her lips and simply began acting shameless.

"I don't care. You pressed down on me, so you have to carry me down from the bed yourself. Otherwise, I'll stay here and refuse to leave."

Shen Yifeng raised an eyebrow without saying anything.

He simply threw back the covers, got out of bed and put on his shoes, then turned and headed for the door.

Gu Yuena immediately panicked.

Huh? Was her wife really not going to carry her? Had she gotten angry?

Impossible. She knew her wife's personality best.

If she was angry, she definitely would not say a word—unless Gu Yuena had drained her dry. Only then might she get angry.

That was also when Gu Yuena needed to show her husbandly side.

She hurriedly climbed out of bed, jumped down barefoot, and grabbed Shen Yifeng's wrist.

"Yifeng, just carry me once. Just once. Don't be so heartless, okay?"

She shook Shen Yifeng's arm, looking up at him with moist, expectant eyes.

"No."

"Yifeng, just once, just once. If you don't, I won't even have an appetite for food."

Gu Yuena shook Shen Yifeng's arm and blinked her big eyes.

"Just once. I'll satisfy you this once."

Shen Yifeng gave in.

"Yay, Yifeng, you're the best."

"Then let's do it again."

Her wife really did care for her husband.

Gu Yuena immediately dragged Shen Yifeng back to the bed and repeated what they had been doing when they first woke up. After another round of fussing about,

Shen Yifeng carried Gu Yuena down from the bed in a bridal carry.

"Get down."

Gu Yuena nestled in Shen Yifeng's arms, smiling brilliantly.

"If I could freeze this moment, I'd want to freeze it for ten thousand years."

Seeing her push her luck, Shen Yifeng loosened his hands.

Gu Yuena let out an "Ah!" as she was gently tossed back onto the bed.

"Ten thousand years? Get up and change already, or I'm going to the cafeteria by myself."

Gu Yuena chuckled and sprang up from the bed.

"I'm getting up! I'll be ready right away!"

Gu Yuena hurried to the wardrobe and began looking through it for what to wear that day.

A moment later,

the fully prepared pair left the dormitory. Rather than lingering at the academy, they headed for Heaven Dou City.

Shen Yifeng decided to find an opportunity to secure the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well he needed.

Just as they left the academy gates, they ran into Bi Ji, who happened to be passing by as well.

"Huh? It's you! You're so strong!"

Bi Ji pretended it was a chance encounter, then feigned surprise before immediately coming forward to strike up a conversation.

Shen Yifeng nodded slightly.

"Doctor Bi Ji, long time no see."

"Long time no see."

Bi Ji smiled sweetly.

"I've moved my medical clinic to Heaven Dou City. I didn't expect to run into you two so soon. It happens to be noon—would you like to come sit at my clinic? I have something I'd like to ask you about."

Shen Yifeng did not refuse.

Gu Yuena did not refuse either. More contact with the ferocious beasts was not a bad thing; they were all their own people anyway.

The three of them walked together to Bixin Medical Hall.

The peak hours for patients had already passed, and the clinic was quiet.

Bi Ji brewed them chilled floral tea, its fresh, sweet fragrance spreading through the room.

"This morning, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo came to see me."

Bi Ji set down the teapot and spoke.

"Dugu Bo?"

Shen Yifeng raised an eyebrow.

"Yes."

Bi Ji nodded.

"His body is filled with the inherited toxins of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent. His internal organs and meridians have been thoroughly corroded.

I can only prepare medicine to suppress it temporarily; there is no way to eradicate it completely. That toxin is far too overbearing."

She looked at Shen Yifeng with anticipation in her eyes.

"I heard that you are widely knowledgeable, so I wanted to ask whether there are any heavenly treasures or methods that could completely remove this toxin."

The Mistress was so formidable; she surely had a solution.

"Since Doctor Bi Ji has asked, I really do have a way."

"What way?"

Bi Ji's eyes lit up, and she excitedly leaned closer to Shen Yifeng.

The fresh, sweet scent of the forest wafted over him.

Shen Yifeng felt utterly refreshed.

At such close range, Gu Yuena gave a light cough.

Bi Ji came to her senses and hurriedly stepped back, her pretty face slightly flushed. "Sorry, I got a little excited just now."

Oh no, she had forgotten that the Mistress was right in front of her.

How could she get so close? It would be enough if the Mistress did not blame her.

"It's fine. Let me tell you about Dugu Bo's condition."

"The toxin in Dugu Bo's body originates from his Martial Soul itself."

"His Martial Soul itself?"

Bi Ji froze. She had never considered that possibility.

Could a Martial Soul backlash against its own wielder?

That should have been impossible.

"Yes. Dugu Bo's Martial Soul is the Jade Phosphorous Serpent inherited through the Dugu Family. This Martial Soul is no ordinary Martial Soul.

The toxins it brings are extremely powerful, but its flaw is that it poisons the body. Over time, that is what turned Dugu Bo into his current state.

Members of the Dugu Family throughout the generations have all died because of this. His son can almost certainly be said to have suffered the same fate. If Dugu Bo had not broken through to become a Title Douluo, he might have died long ago."

Shen Yifeng's explanation captivated both Bi Ji and Gu Yuena.

So that was how it was. A Martial Soul really could kill its owner.

"Then is there a solution?"

Bi Ji asked.

"Yes. A single Immortal Herb will suffice, and through this method, Dugu Bo can be made to owe you a favor."

"Being able to detoxify him would be like sending charcoal in the snow. A problem that several generations failed to solve would be resolved by you. That would be a tremendous favor."

He had just been considering the matter of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. What perfect timing—it had come without any effort at all.

As expected of the Mistress, she had thought everything through.

"I'll contact Dugu Bo right away."

Bi Ji immediately set out to find someone to contact Dugu Bo.

With such a good opportunity, Dugu Bo certainly would not refuse. And if Dugu Bo chose to stand with the Mistress, his path would truly broaden.

The Mistress was truly clever.

After Bi Ji left,

Gu Yuena wandered around the Medical Hall. Just as she was enjoying herself, a pleasant voice sounded from outside.

"Bi Ji, I'm here."

Zi Ji entered the Medical Hall with a smile. Finding Bi Ji absent, she saw only the Mistress and the Lord.

The moment Zi Ji entered, she met Shen Yifeng's amused gaze.

"Isn't this the big eater Zi Ji? Are you here to find someone to eat with?"

Zi Ji's face instantly turned crimson, and she coughed twice.

Being teased by the Mistress like this was not unpleasant, but she could not be happy about it either. It would be bad if the Lord became unhappy.

"Ahem, that was an accident. By the way, Shen Yifeng, fellow townsman, why are you here?"

Gu Yuena folded her arms.

"We came to discuss something with Bi Ji. What about you? You know Bi Ji?"

Zi Ji nodded. "Yes, we're good friends."

That made perfect sense.

Watching the two chat idly, Shen Yifeng really wanted to laugh out loud.

Zi Ji seemed to have come to find Bi Ji for a meal. Eating alone definitely would not be much fun.

Just then, a voice came from outside.

"Yifeng, I brought two people with me."