[Ding! Contact with Poison Douluo Dugu Bo detected. Obtained entry [Hundred-Solution Medicine Scripture (Gold)]: Knows every poison, recognizes every herb, has a healer's heart, and saves lives with medicine!]
That contact with Dugu Bo had earned him a Gold entry.
His Soul Power rose again.
However, as his level increased, Qin Jiuxiao felt that his progress had slowed considerably.
But the most important thing now was the knowledge this entry had bestowed upon him.
Countless principles of medicine and poison were etched into his memory.
Forget the Immortal Herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well—even medicines from the Divine Realm were within his ability to identify.
He'd originally planned to get knowledge of the Immortal Herbs from Ju Guan or Yang Wudi, but now he'd been spared quite a bit of trouble.
By combining his knowledge of medicine and poison, Qin Jiuxiao immediately knew how to cure Dugu Bo's poison.
"Senior Dugu, you've condensed a Dan Bead, haven't you?"
At those words, Dugu Bo was dumbfounded. It felt as if all the knowledge he'd accumulated over his lifetime had taken a massive blow.
"You can even tell that?"
Qin Jiuxiao smiled mysteriously. He just knew in advance, but he didn't say so.
Keeping a little mystery was good for showing off.
And his carefully cultivated air of mystery only made Dugu Bo feel all the more that befriending Qin Jiuxiao had been the right decision.
"Indeed. I did condense a Dan Bead. It contains most of my Soul Power cultivation, and it has already become one with me."
"Not only can it help me cultivate Soul Power faster, it can also make my Jade Phosphor Snake Poison even stronger."
"Most importantly, the Dan Bead and I share the same fate. If I die, it'll explode on the spot, leaving nothing but bones for a thousand li in every direction."
As Dugu Bo spoke, his face brimmed with pride.
Qin Jiuxiao wore a peculiar expression. Had Dugu Bo somehow cultivated an alternate form of the Golden Core Realm?
And just as a Golden Core could let one soar through the air, so could a Titled Douluo.
"By the way, since you brought up my Dan Bead, does that mean the way to save my life lies in it?"
Dugu Bo asked humbly, like a student thirsting for knowledge.
Qin Jiuxiao nodded, then shook his head.
"Yes and no."
"Without my help, you definitely can't do it on your own."
"Because I'll need to get you into that two-colored spring. Without my help, even a Titled Douluo couldn't manage it."
"If it works, perhaps you'll be able to use this to reach even greater heights in the future. You might even become a god."
"A god!"
Dugu Bo's pupils contracted. That was a realm spoken of only in legends.
Did he really have a chance at becoming a god?
Suppressing the heat that surged in his heart, Dugu Bo took a deep breath and cupped his hands toward Qin Jiuxiao.
"I'm not asking to become a god. As long as I can save Yanyan's life, I'd gladly die for it."
"Oh, right. I have a granddaughter named Dugu Yan. I wouldn't say she's so beautiful she could topple a kingdom, but she certainly stands out from the crowd."
"Her admirers probably stretch all the way from the Heaven Dou Empire to the Star Luo Empire."
"I'll have her come back later, and you young people can get to know each other."
Dugu Bo seized the opportunity to introduce his granddaughter. Without a closer bond, he just couldn't feel at ease.
Besides, Qin Jiuxiao was not only powerful, but also handsome and refined.
He knew his granddaughter all too well. She was the sort who could barely walk straight whenever she saw a handsome guy.
If they really got together, wouldn't he be able to rocket straight into the sky by stepping on his own feet?
"I'll be going to Heaven Dou Royal Academy eventually. We'll see then."
Dugu Bo nodded at once. They'd be at the same academy? That was great!
Being close by made it easier for sparks to fly.
Who knew? He might even get to hold a great-grandchild before he died.
The more he thought about it, the more he chuckled.
Qin Jiuxiao edged back in distaste. What was the old man laughing to himself about?
"Let's leave it at that for now."
"When I have some time, I'll come find you and personally help you cure the poison."
Dugu Bo let out a sigh of relief, his shoulders relaxing as if he'd finally set down the burden he'd carried for years.
"Don't call me Your Excellency anymore. From now on, just call me big brother, and I'll call you little brother."
"We'll each call things as we please."
Qin Jiuxiao didn't object. They really would each call things as they pleased.
Who knew? Maybe Dugu Yan would call him Daddy someday.
The two returned this way with their arms around each other's shoulders, laughing and talking. Dugu Bo cupped his hands toward Ning Fengzhi and the others.
"Since there's nothing more to do here, I'll be taking my leave."
"Little Brother Qin, from now on, if anything happens here in the Heaven Dou Empire, just give them my name. I guarantee no one will dare lay a hand on you."
"If anyone does, I'll poison their whole family!"
Dugu Bo declared confidently, then vanished into the street like a shadow.
Ning Fengzhi looked at Qin Jiuxiao in astonishment.
Dugu Bo was famous throughout the land for his odd temper and capricious moods.
He wouldn't even spare some Titled Douluos a shred of courtesy.
Yet in no time at all, Qin Jiuxiao had become like a sworn brother to him.
Still, Ning Fengzhi didn't ask. This was Qin Jiuxiao's secret.
If he didn't want to talk about it, he must have his reasons.
"Jiuxiao, what are you planning to do next?"
Sword Douluo looked over as well. Qin Jiuxiao was now entirely capable of protecting Ning Rongrong, so they no longer needed to worry.
"We're still going to Shrek Academy."
"Flender was a friend of my father's, so I have to pay him a visit."
"After that, we might join Heaven Dou Royal Academy and take Rongrong and the others with us."
Ning Fengzhi nodded slowly when he heard this.
Once they reached the Heaven Dou Empire, they'd be on home ground. They had connections at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, too, so getting in wouldn't be difficult.
"Good. I'll leave Rongrong in your care."
After speaking, Ning Fengzhi turned to Ning Rongrong, stepped forward, and patted her on the head.
"Remember to listen to Jiuxiao. Don't be too willful."
Ning Rongrong pouted and muttered under her breath,
"I'm not."
Sword Douluo also stepped up and patted Ning Rongrong on the head. After saying their farewells, he took Ning Fengzhi and shot into the sky.
By then, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Yun had also recovered their strength.
They were thrilled by their battle against a Titled Douluo.
"I can't believe we actually beat a Titled Douluo. I never would've dared dream of it before."
"It's all thanks to our master."
The sisters each hugged one of Qin Jiuxiao's arms and planted a kiss on him.
"Hey, hey, there are other people here! There are four of us, so don't leave me out of this little one-woman show!"
"I'm coming too!"
Ning Rongrong cried out with gritted teeth, then ran over and leaped straight into Qin Jiuxiao's arms.
Qin Jiuxiao quickly caught her by the bottom to keep her from falling.
Seizing the chance, Ning Rongrong wrapped her arms around Qin Jiuxiao's neck and kissed him.
Now that Qin Jiuxiao had become so powerful, there were sure to be even more admirers flocking around him in the future.
She couldn't keep being passive.
She had to show Qin Jiuxiao how she felt.
Caught off guard by the kiss, Qin Jiuxiao froze for a moment. It took him only a second to accept what was happening and take the lead.
"Okay, we're still right out here on the street."
"Let's go find Xiao Wu and the others first, then we'll all set off for Shrek Academy."
After the kiss, Qin Jiuxiao patted Ning Rongrong's bottom to signal her to get down.
The group headed in the direction Zi JI had left.
They had only just gone when
three figures raced down from the sky.
Their familiar forms were unmistakably Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo and the little fox, Hu Liena, who had hurried all the way from Spirit Hall.
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