Methods of Detoxification

"Who told you I was poisoned?"

"If you don't give me a satisfactory answer, I'll let you taste the power of snake venom."

Dugu Bo suddenly erupted, jade-green Soul Power surging skyward as an immense pressure flooded from his body.

Zhou Tao's lightning Soul Power swiftly emerged, helping him withstand the poisonous aura.

Though he appeared calm on the surface, he already felt a bone-piercing chill in his heart.

Sensing the terrifying presence around Dugu Bo, he knew he had touched Dugu Bo's reverse scale.

The real test had only just begun.

If he succeeded, he would gain Dugu Bo's trust, along with his Immortal Herbs.

If he failed, he would likely lose his life.

"No one told me. I discovered it myself."

"One could tell from Senior's fingertips and hair color. The mighty Poison Douluo had actually been harmed by his own poison. How interesting."

"And judging by your condition, I'm afraid it has already become quite serious."

Zhou Tao spoke with composure.

Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically, killing intent boiling within him.

His greatest secret was the accumulation of toxins caused by the Jade Scale Snake Venom.

Yet a mere junior had seen through it so easily. Even as a titled Douluo, he found it frightening.

If his enemies learned this information, his life would surely be in danger.

"Boy, knowing too much is not a good thing."

Dugu Bo's face darkened as killing intent rose in his heart. The phantom image of a Jade Scale Snake flickered behind him, seemingly ready to strike and eliminate this potential threat.

Yet Zhou Tao remained expressionless, as though he had everything under control. Dugu Bo froze at once.

"Senior, don't you want to cure the Jade Scale Snake Venom?"

"I have a way to treat it, but I need some special medicinal ingredients."

Zhou Tao spoke calmly, his expression unchanged.

"Really?"

Dugu Bo's body stiffened, and the pressure around him vanished like a receding tide.

"You'd better not be playing tricks."

"If you can remove the poison from my body, I can grant you three conditions."

Dugu Bo spoke coldly, his eyes scrutinizing Zhou Tao suspiciously as he tried to discern something from his expression.

The Jade Scale Snake Venom had poisoned his parents, wife, and children to death, casting a shadow over the entire Dugu Family.

He always felt as if death could come for him at any moment.

If Zhou Tao could cure his poison, Dugu Bo was willing to trade anything for it.

Even if Zhou Tao could merely ease his condition or remove the toxins from Yan Yan, he would gladly reward him handsomely.

"To remove the toxins from Senior's body, I'll need some special herbs."

"There is a place called the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Countless rare medicinal herbs grow nearby, including herbs capable of saving lives."

Zhou Tao spoke, taking the opportunity to lead them toward the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

"This is a place where water and fire converge. Many unknown medicinal herbs grow upon this treasured land."

"Does Senior happen to know of such a place?"

He guided Dugu Bo along step by step.

"The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well? I have never heard of it, but I do know the place you described. It is my medicinal garden."

"Come with me."

Dugu Bo had not expected the other party to describe his medicinal garden so precisely. It seemed heaven had not abandoned him after all.

A sharp gleam burst from his eyes as he spoke calmly.

With that, he strode toward the academy gates, and Zhou Tao hurried after him.

Not long afterward, they arrived deep within Sunset Forest, where there was a peculiar region of interwoven ice and fire.

"Boy, is this the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well you mentioned?"

"The rare flowers and exotic herbs you spoke of must be these things, right?"

"I want to see just how you intend to cure my poison!"

"If you can truly detoxify me, I can give you this entire medicinal garden."

Dugu Bo's gaze was somewhat excited. If this boy could truly cure him, then the Dugu Family would finally be free.

Zhou Tao feigned surprise. "I didn't expect Senior's luck to be so good. You actually found such a treasured land."

An irrepressible smile appeared at the corner of Dugu Bo's lips. Somewhat smugly, he said, "So this is the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well you mentioned. No wonder it can suppress the toxins in my body."

Dugu Bo had acquired this strange treasure land long ago, but he did not recognize the unusual flowers and herbs within it. He could only use the land's energy to suppress the Jade Scale Snake Venom.

Now that Zhou Tao had explained it, this place truly seemed extraordinary. Perhaps it really could help cure his poison.

He could not help but feel hopeful.

Zhou Tao had thoroughly read the original story and had long known how to cure him.

Still, he kept up the act. He carefully searched through the medicinal garden for half an hour, identifying several Immortal Herbs he wanted before approaching Dugu Bo and speaking.

"Senior, there are indeed many medicinal herbs here. I am now confident that I can cure your poison, but the exact method will depend on you."

The moment Dugu Bo heard this, a brilliant light burst from his eyes. "Boy, you can really cure it? Hurry up and explain it to me."

Dugu Bo was so excited that his heart felt as though it might leap from his chest.

After decades, there was finally a way to detoxify him. He felt as if he were about to be liberated.

"The Jade Scale Snake Venom in Senior's body has accumulated for many years. It is extremely severe."

"I have thought of three methods to cure your poison."

Zhou Tao explained unhurriedly.

But Dugu Bo was truly startled. "You actually have three methods?"

"Boy, you're not fooling me, are you?"

Dugu Bo was somewhat suspicious. Three methods sounded far too exaggerated.

Zhou Tao merely waved his hand and spoke calmly.

"There is no need for me to deceive you. After all, I want to use this treasure land to temper my body."

"Listen to what I have to say, and you'll understand."

"The first method is to use Immortal Herbs directly to remove every toxin in your body, but your poison cultivation will also be completely eliminated."

"That is, directly consume the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot. When the energies of ice and fire appear at the same time, they can neutralize the toxins within your body."

Zhou Tao pointed at the two vibrant Immortal Herbs as he spoke.

"Those two grasses can really detoxify me?"

Dugu Bo looked astonished. He had not expected the solution to be right before his eyes, while he himself had not recognized it at all.

At that thought, his eyes became fiery, and he even felt eager to try. But then he suddenly remembered something. His steps halted, and the smile on his face stiffened.

"If my poison is gone, wouldn't that make me weak as a chicken?"

He was already among the weaker titled Douluo in terms of combat strength. If he lost his poison, his standing would plummet.

That would be no different from taking his life.

He was known among the great figures of the Douluo world as the Poison Douluo, and it was precisely because of his poison that others did not dare provoke him lightly.

If his poison cultivation disappeared, all his former enemies would come seeking revenge.

At that thought, Dugu Bo frowned, his expression toward Zhou Tao turning displeased.

Could this boy be fooling me?

"Senior, I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush."

Zhou Tao spoke calmly.

"Aren't there still two other methods?"

Watching Dugu Bo's expression change again and again, Zhou Tao was delighted inside.

Dugu Bo felt that this boy was playing him, yet he could find no proof.

"Zhou Tao, continue."