A ripple appeared in Dugu Bo's eyes.
Like a stone tossed into a placid lake, sending rings of ripples spreading outward.
How could he not know the agony of snake venom backlash?
Even with the suppression of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, it only treated the symptoms, not the root cause.
And from Chen Xi's words, he immediately thought of his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.
Dugu Yan did not currently suffer from snake venom backlash, but her talent was exceptional. As her cultivation advanced, the problem of venom backlash would naturally erupt.
"Senior, I can solve the problem of snake venom backlash!"
Chen Xi spoke calmly.
Yet those words were like a heavy hammer striking Dugu Bo squarely in the chest.
The aura around Dugu Bo gradually receded, and he became like an ordinary old man as he poured himself a cup of tea.
"You can solve it?"
Dugu Bo glanced at Chen Xi, his tone filled with deep suspicion.
"I can."
"Not only can I solve your problem, Senior, I can also help your granddaughter escape the risk of snake venom backlash."
"I came specifically to visit you, Senior. I would not make a joke of you."
Chen Xi lightly tapped the table before him with his fingers, producing a soft tap-tap-tap.
Dugu Bo said nothing, merely watching Chen Xi quietly.
By now, how could he not know that Chen Xi's visit was merely an excuse? The true target was him, and the bargaining chip was the ability to resolve the problem of snake venom backlash.
Chen Xi met Dugu Bo's gaze with complete composure, showing no impatience whatsoever.
Dugu Bo remained silent for a long while.
His gaze shifted from Chen Xi to Yang Wushuang behind him as he silently weighed his options.
Taking action directly was