Guarding a Treasure Mountain Without Knowing It

Dugu Bo's problem was probably rather troublesome, and it would not be easy to resolve completely.

But Dugu Yan was still young. Her body had not been corroded by toxins to Dugu Bo's extent. If she took the right immortal herb and evolved her Martial Soul further, perhaps the problem could be solved at its root.

Thinking of this, Lu Chen finally made his decision.

He looked at Dugu Bo. Instead of answering Bibi Dong's question directly, he asked in return, "Have you been poisoned?"

Dugu Bo froze.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei also looked at Lu Chen.

Bibi Dong, however, remained calm, merely waiting for Lu Chen to continue.

Dugu Bo frowned. "Boy, what do you mean?"

Lu Chen said, "Your poison arts may be powerful, but the toxins have already invaded your own body. Whenever it's overcast or raining, you should feel an itchy numbness around your ribs, which then gradually turns into a stabbing pain. Deep in the night, the pain grows even worse."

Dugu Bo's expression changed instantly.

Lu Chen continued, "This hasn't been going on for just a day or two. It's been happening for a long time. The deeper you go in using poison, the more severe the backlash inside your body becomes."

Dugu Bo's eyes locked tightly onto Lu Chen.

If just now he had only been shocked by Lu Chen's talent, then now, he was truly startled by Lu Chen's words.

He had never casually told anyone about these conditions.

Even the outside world only knew that he was Poison Douluo. They did not know that he, a Titled Douluo who used poison, had long since been harmed by the backlash of his own poison to such an extent.

Yet Lu Chen had said it outright.

And he had described it with extreme accuracy.

Waves surged through Dugu Bo's heart, but his face still forcibly maintained its coldness. "How do you know?"

Lu Chen did not explain the source. He only said calmly, "That's not important."

He raised his head and looked at Dugu Bo. "What's important is that I have a solution."

Dugu Bo's breathing hitched.

At last, his gaze was no longer only wary. There was clear turbulence in it now.

"What did you say?"

Lu Chen said, "I can help you deal with the problem of the toxins inside your body."

Dugu Bo's eyes flickered. "With just you?"

Yue Guan could not help saying, "Old Poison Freak, since Xiao Chen says so, he naturally has his confidence."

"You should know better than anyone what kind of place this is. If the medicinal herbs here are used well, it may not be impossible to solve your problem."

Dugu Bo fell silent.

Of course he knew this Herb Garden was extraordinary. Otherwise, he would never have used this place as his cultivation ground.

It was just that his understanding of these medicinal herbs was far inferior to Yue Guan's, and he had no idea that among them were things that could be called immortal herbs.

Lu Chen continued, "Your problem is already very serious. Solving it permanently won't be easy."

The light in Dugu Bo's eyes dimmed slightly.

But Lu Chen soon said, "But your granddaughter Dugu Yan's problem shouldn't be that troublesome."

Dugu Bo abruptly raised his head.

"You know Yanyan?"

Lu Chen did not answer that question. He merely continued, "The poison in your body has already accumulated too deeply, but she is still young. The toxins inside her body aren't severe to your extent."

"As long as there's a suitable method, solving her problem won't be difficult."

Dugu Bo's expression finally changed.

If Lu Chen mentioning that he had been poisoned had only shocked him, then now, mentioning Dugu Yan had truly touched his weak spot.

Dugu Bo could disregard his own life and death.

But he could not disregard Dugu Yan.

She was his only granddaughter.

She was also the person he valued most.

Of course he knew that after Dugu Yan inherited the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul, she would very likely face the same problem as him in the future.

It was just that he had never had a way to solve it, and could only suppress and delay it as much as possible.

Yet now Lu Chen was saying that there was a way to solve Dugu Yan's problem.

Dugu Bo's gaze immediately became complicated.

Excitement, doubt, vigilance, and an unconcealable anticipation were all mixed together.

Lu Chen looked at him and said, "The condition is simple."

Dugu Bo's voice was somewhat hoarse. "What condition?"

Lu Chen said, "Join Spirit Hall."

The valley fell silent for an instant.

Neither Yue Guan nor Gui Mei spoke.

Bibi Dong looked at Lu Chen, a trace of satisfaction flashing through her eyes.

He looked at Bibi Dong, then at Yue Guan and Gui Mei, before his gaze finally returned to Lu Chen.

If he refused, he might not be able to leave alive today.

Even if he swore on his martial soul not to spread word of this, there was no guarantee Spirit Hall would let him off.

But if he agreed to join Spirit Hall, at least there was still a sliver of hope.

More importantly, Lu Chen had mentioned Dugu Yan.

Dugu Bo could be stubborn for his own sake, but he could not drag his granddaughter's future down with him for the sake of so-called dignity.

He drew in a deep breath, his gaze gradually turning firm.

"If you really can solve Yan Yan's problem..."

He paused, as if he had finally made up his mind.

"Forget joining Spirit Hall."

"Even if you sold this old man to Spirit Hall, that would be fine."

In the valley, as Dugu Bo's words fell, the originally tense atmosphere finally eased slightly.

Dugu Bo was willing to join Spirit Hall. For the present situation, this was undoubtedly the best outcome.

Compared to directly killing him here, subduing a Titled Douluo was clearly far more valuable.

Especially a soul master like Dugu Bo, who excelled at large-scale poison attacks. Once used properly, the role he could play would definitely be no small thing.

Dugu Bo's matter could be considered settled for now, but the true value of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was still far from fully revealed.

The immortal herbs here were the most important things.

Lu Chen turned to look at Yue Guan.

At this moment, Yue Guan was still standing beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. His gaze swept from time to time over those strange flowers and unusual plants, and the excitement on his face had yet to fully fade.

Lu Chen said, "Grandpa Chrysanthemum, give me a detailed introduction to the immortal herbs here."

Yue Guan turned back. "Introduce the immortal herbs?"

Lu Chen nodded, then glanced at Dugu Bo and said, "And let him know exactly what he's missed."

Dugu Bo's expression stiffened.

Just now, Yue Guan had only briefly said that this place was very important, and that had already made him realize he might truly have been guarding a treasure mountain all these years without knowing it.

Now that Lu Chen had Yue Guan introduce them in detail, although he felt somewhat uncomfortable, he also wanted to know just how precious these things he had treated as medicinal herbs and poisonous herbs truly were.

The moment Yue Guan heard this, his spirits rose.

He had always been extremely interested in these immortal herbs. Now that someone had taken the initiative to let him explain, he naturally would not refuse.

"Good. Then I'll give you all a proper explanation."

Yue Guan walked up to one herb, his expression turning serious.

"This one is called the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum."

As he spoke, there was obvious fondness in his eyes.

"It shares the same origin as my martial soul. For me, it is the most suitable immortal herb there could be. If I can take it, it will be enough to further improve the foundation of my martial soul, making my Soul Power and martial soul even more compatible."

Yue Guan walked toward another side.

"This one is called the Hell God Exquisite. Its attribute leans toward yin, and it is extremely compatible with Gui Mei's martial soul. If it is given to Old Ghost, it will greatly help both his martial soul and Soul Power."

Hearing this, Gui Mei's gaze stirred slightly as well.

Although he was not as obsessed with medicinal herbs as Yue Guan, he could also sense that this thing was indeed very important to him.