Immortal Herb Redemption Code

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Dugu Bo applauded, the admiration in his eyes growing stronger.

"Kid, I'm getting more and more interested in you!"

Dugu Bo had known about Qi Dao for quite some time.

At first, he had only heard of Qi Dao from his granddaughter. He had then ordered someone to investigate some of Qi Dao's deeds and learned that he was a genius.

But that was all.

A genius who had yet to mature would not draw Dugu Bo's special attention.

After all, among those who could become Titled Douluo, which one had not been a renowned genius in their youth?

But today, Dugu Bo realized that he needed to reevaluate Qi Dao. This was no ordinary genius; he was worthy of Dugu Bo's attention.

"Poison Douluo, thank you for thinking highly of me, but let's return to the matter at hand."

Qi Dao smiled calmly and said in an unhurried tone, "If I'm not mistaken, you came here because of the poison backlash affecting Senior Sister, didn't you?"

Dugu Bo nodded faintly.

The reason he had come to find Qi Dao was indeed because Dugu Yan had suddenly asked after returning home whether her hair and eye color were caused by poison backlash.

That had startled him. After learning the full story, he had come alone to find Qi Dao.

He did not believe that a problem even he, a dignified Titled Douluo, could not solve would be something Qi Dao, a mere two-ring Soul Grandmaster, could resolve.

But as Dugu Yan grew older, the poison backlash would only become more severe. Time was of the essence. So, even if he was only treating a dead horse as if it were alive, Dugu Bo had to seek out Qi Dao. He did not expect Qi Dao to solve a problem that even he himself could not solve.

But if Qi Dao could provide him with a few ideas for resolving it, that would already be worthwhile.

If it had been an ordinary person, Dugu Bo would never have been so gentle. He might have simply abducted them and forced the answer out of them.

But Qi Dao was different.

He was someone his granddaughter often mentioned.

And Dugu Bo, old and shrewd as he was, could tell that whenever his granddaughter spoke of him, there was light in her eyes.

Only then did Dugu Bo remember that his granddaughter was already fifteen, at the age when a young girl began to yearn for love.

So, even for Dugu Yan's sake, he could only use gentler methods as much as possible.

Dugu Bo kept his eyes fixed on every change in Qi Dao's expression as he said gravely, "It seems you were already certain that Yanyan was suffering from poison backlash."

Qi Dao nodded. "At first, it was only a guess. It was only after seeing you appear that I became completely certain."

"I want to know, how did you come to that conclusion?"

Qi Dao replied, "At first, I noticed that Senior Sister's green eyes were similar in color to the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison she used, so I did not suspect anything."

"Later, I heard Senior Sister mention that her hair color was different from yours, and that was when I began to wonder."

"Perhaps your hair was not naturally dark green, but gradually became what it is now through cultivation."

"I even dare to guess that your condition is more serious than Senior Sister's. It is only because your cultivation is so profound that you can use your powerful Soul Power to suppress the poison backlash within your body."

"It is said that when poison seeps into one's marrow, damp and rainy weather brings pain deep into the bones, as if ten thousand needles were piercing them."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression remained calm, but the corner of his eye twitched slightly. Clearly, Qi Dao had struck a sore point.

Of course, Qi Dao was merely reciting what he knew. After all, he had a redemption code.

Dugu Bo said in a deep voice, "I heard from Yanyan that you have considerable attainments in martial soul theory. At first, I did not take it seriously, but it appears to be true."

"Indeed, just as you guessed, both Yanyan and I suffer from poison backlash."

"And the poison backlash in my body is more than ten times worse than Yanyan's."

Qi Dao deliberately put on a grave expression. "Could it be that even the poison arts that made you unmatched throughout the world cannot resolve such backlash?"

A bitter smile appeared on Dugu Bo's face.

If he could resolve the poison backlash, why would he have had to watch his son die before him?

He shook his head. "The stronger my poison arts become, the more they serve as my own death warrant. If I could resolve this backlash, why would I hide it from Yanyan?"

Qi Dao spoke at the right moment. "Poison Douluo, I have a modest opinion. I do not know whether it will be of any use to you, but if you do not mind my low strength, I can explain it in detail."

"Speak freely. Just tell me what you think."

Dugu Bo had come for exactly this reason, so naturally, he would not refuse.

He did not think Qi Dao's opinion could truly help him, but as long as it gave him even a little inspiration, that would be enough.

Qi Dao nodded slightly. "Then I'll speak."

"Poison Douluo, as a Titled Douluo, you must have at least one Soul Bone, correct?"

Dugu Bo nodded faintly.

Qi Dao continued, "In that case, have you ever considered forcing the poison into a Soul Bone? That way, you could avoid the poison backlash."

When Dugu Bo heard this, disappointment appeared on his face. He frowned and said, "It is a good method, but the poison throughout my body has long since fused with my flesh."

"If I try to force the poison into a Soul Bone, one mistake could prematurely trigger the poison inside me. Then the backlash would only become even more severe."

Qi Dao smiled. "You cannot force the poison into a Soul Bone because it has already fused with your body."

"But if Senior Sister also had a Soul Bone, she should be able to force the poison within her body into it, right?"

At those words, Dugu Bo was suddenly enlightened.

That was right. While he could not forcibly drive the poison into a Soul Bone, Yanyan could!

She had only reached Level Thirty not long ago. The poison within her body was still far from having fused completely with her body.

"Hahaha! Kid, you've helped me—and Yanyan—immensely!"

A problem that had long plagued him was suddenly resolved, and Dugu Bo could not help but laugh heartily.

Dugu Bo had never feared death. He only feared having to watch another younger generation die before him.

As long as he could resolve the poison backlash in Yanyan's body, he could die without regrets.

Qi Dao added, "Senior, I have another question."

"Go on!"

Dugu Bo's tone carried far more kindness than before.

"The poison in your body has seeped deep into your marrow, yet you still cultivated to become a Titled Douluo. You must possess some treasure capable of suppressing the poison backlash, correct?"

"If so, why not use that treasure on Senior Sister as well?"

"If that treasure can suppress even the poison in your body, it should be even easier for it to suppress Senior Sister's poison backlash."

Qi Dao was deliberately leading him in that direction.

Dugu Bo shook his head upon hearing this.

"Your guess is correct. I do have a treasured place that can suppress the poison in my body, but that place is not suitable for Yanyan."

After hearing this, Qi Dao said directly, "If you trust me, you can take me to see that treasured place."

"You are Senior Sister's only relative. If I can find a way to treat your poison backlash, I will naturally spare no effort."

Is this kid helping me so wholeheartedly for Yanyan's sake? He really is someone worthy of entrusting her to!

The more Dugu Bo looked at Qi Dao, the more satisfied he became.