Heading to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well!

"Many thanks, Grandpa Dugu!" Ning Xiaochun immediately climbed the social ladder, his face blooming into a smile. His words were so sweet they could give a person a toothache.

"I knew you were the most reasonable person! Don't worry, although your grandson cherishes his life, I never fight battles without a plan... well, at least I try to have a plan! I will definitely do my best with this!"

Ning Fengzhi listened to that crisp "Grandpa Dugu" and his face darkened further, but he knew this was his son's strategy to build rapport, so he could only grit his teeth and remain silent.

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo exchanged glances, both seeing helplessness and a hint of amusement in each other's eyes—this kid was truly a talent.

Dugu Yan watched her grandfather and this "adopted younger brother" who had suddenly appeared, her mood complex, yet filled more with a hope that felt like clutching at a straw.

"Alright, enough with the glib tongue." Dugu Bo waved his hand, but his tone had softened significantly, even carrying a trace of imperceptible anticipation. "Tell me, what is your 'line of thought'?"

Ning Xiaochun cleared his throat, knowing the most critical part had arrived. Recalling the vague but vital fragments in his mind, he organized his words: "Grandpa Dugu, the root of your poison lies in your Martial Soul, deep within your marrow and soul power. To completely eradicate it without damaging your foundation is almost impossible, unless you destroy your Martial Soul and start over, but the cost is too high."

Dugu Bo nodded; this was the truth.

"Therefore, my line of thought is—not to eradicate, but to... transfer and solidify."

"Transfer? Solidify?" Dugu Bo frowned.

"Yes!" Ning Xiaochun's eyes brightened. "Look, Spirit Bones are energy crystals left behind after a Spirit Beast dies. They can merge into a Spirit Master's body, becoming a part of it, and provide powerful Spirit Skills. Spirit Bones themselves possess extremely strong energy-bearing and storage characteristics."

"If we find a way to guide the 'living poison' accumulated in your and Sister Yan's bodies—the kind that is hard to control and backlashes against you—and force it into a suitable Spirit Bone, 'solidifying' the toxins within it, what would happen?"

Ning Xiaochun's words were like a bolt of lightning splitting the darkness, instantly illuminating Dugu Bo's mind!

"Force the toxins into a Spirit Bone?!" Dugu Bo repeated, his voice cracking, his green eyes erupting with astonishing brilliance! This was an idea he had never considered! Spirit Bones were external energy carriers; if he could channel the toxins into one, wouldn't it be equivalent to placing a lethal bomb inside a custom-made, reinforced safe? The poison would remain, but its harm would be confined within the Spirit Bone! Not only could it save his life, but... that Spirit Bone might even undergo an unexpected mutation due to carrying the Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor's deadly poison, becoming a powerful poison-attribute equipment!

Moreover, this way, his poison cultivation wouldn't be significantly affected, because the source of the poison remained; it had simply changed its place of storage and release!

"Brilliant! Simply brilliant!" Dugu Bo paced back and forth in excitement, his withered fingers trembling. "Spirit Bones! Yes, Spirit Bones! How did I not think of this! Spirit Bones fuse with the body yet exist independently! If I force the toxins in along with my soul power... wait, this requires extremely precise control and has requirements for the Spirit Bone's attributes—it would be best if it were compatible with the poison attribute or possessed strong containment properties... and the process is dangerous; the slightest mistake..."

"That is why we need preparation, experimentation, and a powerhouse who has reached the peak of control over their own soul power and poison to lead it," Ning Xiaochun interjected, his small face also showing excitement. "Grandpa Dugu, you are the most suitable candidate! You can try it on yourself first, find a suitable Spirit Bone, and guide it carefully. Once successful, you can find a suitable Spirit Bone for Sister Yan. As for the source of the Spirit Bones... our Seven Treasures Glazed Sect might be able to provide some help."

"Try it on myself..." Dugu Bo's eyes flickered; he was clearly tempted. This plan was theoretically completely feasible! The risks were manageable, and the rewards were immense!

He no longer hesitated, immediately sitting cross-legged, closing his eyes, and beginning to look inward. At the same time, he attempted to mobilize a wisp of the poison entangled with his soul power, sensing its properties and simulating the feeling of guiding it toward a hypothetical "Spirit Bone" location.

The living room fell silent, everyone holding their breath as they watched Dugu Bo. Ning Xiaochun also nervously clenched his small fists.

Although he knew from the original story that this was exactly what Dugu Bo did, he wasn't clear on the specific operations or risks, so he could only pray that Dugu Bo was a natural genius and would succeed on the first try.

Time ticked by second by second. A faint ink-green mist began to rise from Dugu Bo, emitting a sweet, fishy scent. His brows furrowed and smoothed in turns, and fine beads of sweat seeped from his forehead.

Suddenly, his body jolted, and he snapped his eyes open, his green pupils erupting with ecstatic light!

"It works! It really works! Although I only simulated guiding a wisp, the 'containment' and 'binding' sensation of the Spirit Bone toward the poison was very clear! As long as I find the right Spirit Bone, I have a seventy percent chance of forcing most of the toxins into it! Hahaha! Heaven has not forsaken me! Heaven has not forsaken me, Dugu Bo!"

He stood up abruptly, unable to contain his excitement, and strode over to Ning Xiaochun, his large hand patting the boy's tender shoulder with force. "Good lad! You really are my lucky star! How is that little head of yours grown? Such a whimsical idea is simply... simply a life-saving grace!"

Ning Xiaochun winced from the pats, but he was overjoyed inside, quickly saying, "Grandpa Dugu, take it easy, my small frame can't handle your strength. As long as it's useful, that's what matters! Then Sister Yan..."

"Yan'er's poison is still shallowly rooted. Once I succeed, I will personally find her the best Spirit Bone to ensure nothing goes wrong!"

Dugu Bo was in high spirits. Seeing the dawn of a solution to the life-and-death crisis that had plagued him for years made him feel rejuvenated, and his gaze toward Ning Xiaochun was filled with undisguised affection and gratitude.

"As for that medicine garden..." Dugu Bo waved his large hand, his spirit soaring. "Why talk about buying or selling! Since you called me Grandpa, that garden will be my gift to my grandson! That place is unique, but compared to my and Yan'er's lives, what does it matter? From now on, go whenever you want. Whatever flowers or herbs you fancy, just take them! I only kept that place to suppress the poison anyway; now that I have a better method, it's not of much use to me anymore!"

Ning Xiaochun was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed! It was... just given away? He didn't even want money? And he could take whatever he wanted? Happiness had come too suddenly!

He had originally planned to use the detoxification plan plus Gold Soul Coins to trade for partial usage rights; he hadn't expected Dugu Bo to be so forthcoming and give it all away!

Sure enough, sincerity was the ultimate skill. Adopting a grandfather and getting a medicine garden—this was a massive profit!

"Thank you, Grandpa Dugu! You're the best!" Ning Xiaochun's mouth was as sweet as if it had been smeared with honey, his small face blooming with joy.

Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo also exchanged smiles, feeling relieved while simultaneously marveling at Ning Xiaochun's ability to "catch a wolf with empty hands"—and in this case, catching both a grandfather and a medicine garden. Shui Bing'er watched Ning Xiaochun's undisguised, happy smile, and the corners of her frozen lips seemed to twitch ever so slightly.

"Let's go! No time to lose, Grandpa will take you to see that garden right now!"

Dugu Bo was in an excellent mood, unable to wait to share this joy, and he also harbored the intention of showing off his "gift" to Ning Xiaochun.

PS: What do you think the effect of a Twin Tower Martial Soul Fusion Skill would be?