Going Home with Dugu Bo!

On the return journey, Dugu Bo piloted a tamed flying soul beast—a Jade Scale Eagle with a wingspan exceeding five meters—carrying Dugu Ce, Yu Tianlong, and Yu Xiaogang as they flew toward Heaven Dou City.

Dugu Ce's injuries had yet to heal, so he lay in a stupor on the soft cushions his father had specially laid out. Yu Xiaogang remained huddled in a corner for the entire trip, clutching his knees and saying nothing, lost in his own thoughts.

Yu Tianlong sat on the eagle's back, looking down at the mountains and rivers flashing by beneath them, calculating his next moves.

About half a day later, the Jade Scale Eagle landed outside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's estate.

The moment Yu Xiaogang touched the ground, he didn't even offer a greeting; he simply lowered his head and hurried toward the clan gates, as if some terrifying beast were chasing him from behind.

His retreating figure was stiff and lonely, carrying an air of coldness that kept everyone at a distance.

"That brat has quite the temper." Dugu Bo watched him go with a scoff, then turned to Yu Tianlong. "Young friend Tianlong, what about you? Are you heading home, or..."

"Senior Dugu," Yu Tianlong interrupted smoothly, a harmless smile on his face.

"This junior has a presumptuous request. Earlier, after Little Silver absorbed the toxins from your son's body, it seemed to still have an appetite for more. I am bold enough to ask if I might trouble you at your residence for a few days. Firstly, it would allow Little Silver to continue helping your son regulate the residual toxins in his body, and secondly... I am quite curious about the way of poisons and would like to seek your guidance."

Dugu Bo was slightly taken aback by these words, then burst into loud laughter.

"Good lad! You've got guts! Others run for their lives the moment they hear the name Dugu Bo, but you? You're actively trying to move into my house! Aren't you afraid I'll poison you into a toad?"

"If you intended to harm me, Senior, you wouldn't have agreed to the Clan Master's request back in the Star Dou Forest," Yu Tianlong replied with a grin, showing no fear at all.

A flash of appreciation crossed Dugu Bo's eyes. This kid had talent, courage, and brains. He was airtight in his speech and actions; even though he clearly wanted something, he phrased it in a way that made people feel comfortable.

He had lived for more than half a lifetime and had seen too many so-called "geniuses"—either arrogant and dismissive of others, or timid and cowardly.

It was rare to find someone like Yu Tianlong, who possessed both ability and the wisdom to read the situation.

"Fine! Since you've called me Senior, I can't be stingy. Come, follow me home, and I'll show you what the true path of poison is all about!"

Dugu Bo waved his hand, and the Jade Scale Eagle took to the skies once more, flying toward Heaven Dou City.

Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, was far more prosperous than the Blue Lightning City where the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan resided.

The wide streets were lined with shops, pedestrians crowded the walkways, and the sounds of hawking and shouting were endless.

Dugu Bo's mansion was located in a relatively quiet area in the west of the city. It occupied a large area, but the exterior was understated—gray walls and dark tiles, with two stone lions at the gate, looking no different from the residence of any ordinary wealthy family.

However, once he stepped through the gates, Yu Tianlong truly felt what it meant to be the residence of the "Poison Douluo."

The air was filled with a faint, indescribable scent—part floral, part medicinal—but if one sniffed carefully, one could detect a subtle, lingering metallic sweetness.

The flowers, plants, and trees in the courtyard were all more vivid and intense in color than ordinary flora: roses red as blood, vines so purple they appeared black, and dwarf trees with eerie patterns on their leaves... every single one was highly toxic.

The water in the pond was a deep, murky green, with enchanting lotuses floating on the surface, their stems covered in dense, sharp thorns.

"Look around if you want, just don't touch anything," Dugu Bo said casually, his tone as light as if he were saying "mind the step." "If you touch something and die, I won't be held responsible."

Yu Tianlong: "..." He suddenly felt that the way this senior spoke was, in itself, a form of poison.

Dugu Bo first settled the unconscious Dugu Ce and personally channeled his energy to treat his wounds for an hour. Only after confirming that the residual toxins in his son's body had been completely cleared and his condition was stable did he breathe a sigh of relief and head to the living room to host Yu Tianlong.

The furnishings in the living room were much more normal: mahogany tables and chairs, with a few landscape paintings hanging on the walls, looking no different from an ordinary scholarly household.

Dugu Bo sat in the main seat, gestured for Yu Tianlong to make himself at home, and ordered servants to serve tea and snacks.

"Young friend Tianlong, try this tea. It's nothing rare, but it's a specialty I brought back from the south; you can't find it elsewhere." Dugu Bo picked up his teacup, blew away the foam, and took a sip.

Yu Tianlong picked up his cup as instructed. The tea was a translucent, amber color, with an elegant aroma, a mellow taste, and a long-lasting aftertaste. He took a sip and praised, "Good tea."

"You've got a discerning palate, kid." Dugu Bo set down his cup, his gaze landing on him with a mix of scrutiny and curiosity.

"Tell me, why did you really come back with me? Don't use 'helping Ce'er regulate his health' as an excuse. I can handle those residual toxins myself; I don't need your little silver beast to intervene."

Yu Tianlong felt a jolt in his heart, knowing he couldn't fool this old veteran. However, he hadn't intended to hide everything; he just needed a reasonable way to broach the subject.

He set down his teacup and said solemnly, "Senior's eyes are like torches; this junior does indeed have another request."

"Oh?" Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow, signaling him to continue.

"You have already seen my Silver Luo San Pao. It can absorb various elemental energies to strengthen itself, including toxins. But ordinary elemental energy provides limited improvement for it. I have heard that there are places in the world where extreme elemental power gathers. If Little Silver could cultivate in such a place for a period of time, it would surely be of great benefit."

Yu Tianlong paused here, looking at Dugu Bo with sincere eyes. "Senior is well-traveled and has been all over the continent; I wonder if you have ever heard of such a place?"

He did not name the "Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well" directly, choosing a more subtle approach—letting Dugu Bo say it himself.

The hand Dugu Bo used to hold his teacup paused slightly, and a flicker of something unreadable passed through his eyes.

"Extreme elemental... treasure land..." He murmured the words, his gaze deepening as if he had fallen into a memory.

The living room fell silent for a moment.

Yu Tianlong's heart was in his throat. He knew he had bet correctly.

Dugu Bo definitely knew about the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well! And judging by his reaction, he had likely been there himself—perhaps even regarding it as his own secret territory!

After a long while, Dugu Bo set down his teacup, looked deeply at Yu Tianlong, and spoke slowly: "You kid... the thing you're asking about, it really has some substance to it."

Yu Tianlong was overjoyed, but he kept his expression neutral, waiting quietly for what would come next.