Dugu Bo's Submission

In the silent valley lay an oval-shaped pool.

The pool was not large, yet it was divided into two sections.

The colors of the two halves were entirely different.

One side was crimson, the other milky white, each occupying half the pool.

Though they existed within the same pool, they were clearly separated, neither encroaching upon the other.

Strange flowers and exotic herbs grew all around the pool, gleaming brilliantly.

A green-haired old man sat cross-legged in an open area, apparently cultivating.

Suddenly, as if sensing something, the old man's eyes snapped open and turned toward the newcomers.

"Who is it? Who dared trespass into my herb garden?!"

Lu Yuan and the other two leaped down from the mountain hollow, meeting his gaze head-on.

What a coincidence. I didn't expect that old poisoner to be here.

But with Tang Wutong protecting me, I can suppress him with ease.

Lu Yuan's thoughts raced as he looked at Dugu Bo and casually asked, "What are you doing here?"

Dugu Bo frowned.

His gaze swept over the three of them, and when he saw Xiao Wu clearly, his eyes immediately lit up.

"I never thought such a windfall would fall into my lap."

"To think I would encounter a transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!"

"You barged into my herb garden without cause, yet you still dare act so arrogantly. You clearly have no regard for me at all."

As he spoke,

Dugu Bo had already completed his Martial Soul possession.

Eight Soul Rings lit up beneath his feet as he slowly approached the three of them.

When the other party exposed her identity in a single sentence, Xiao Wu's heart tightened, and she hurriedly darted behind Tang Wutong.

"Is that so? Wutong, show him your Soul Rings."

Seeing the number of his Soul Rings, Lu Yuan raised a hand and waved it.

"Yes, my lord."

Tang Wutong answered softly.

Nine Soul Rings—black, black, black, black, black, black, red, red, red—rose beneath her feet, far surpassing any ordinary configuration as they circled her body.

A pair of enormous butterfly wings unfurled behind her.

Dugu Bo froze, his voice trembling. "Th-three Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings... a Titled Douluo!"

"What's wrong? You were so eager just now. Why aren't you making a move?"

"My Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings are not something you can covet."

Lu Yuan's tone carried a trace of mockery.

"You..."

Dugu Bo's old face burned red.

Knowing he was no match for the beautiful woman before him, his eyes darted about as he searched for a chance to flee.

How could Tang Wutong fail to see through his thoughts?

The pressure around her poured forth, instantly enveloping Dugu Bo.

Bang!

Dugu Bo was forced to his knees on the spot.

His old face turned even redder.

"What, trying to run?"

Lu Yuan looked down at him, his gaze heavy.

"Just kill me already! A man may be killed, but not humiliated!"

Dugu Bo shouted with his neck stiffened.

Lu Yuan smiled faintly. "Tsk, tsk. Your death would settle everything for you, but what about your granddaughter?"

"What would she do? You wouldn't want her to be bullied either, would you?"

"You!"

Dugu Bo's defenses shattered on the spot.

He had not expected these people to know that he had a granddaughter.

His granddaughter was his only weakness.

Gritting his teeth, Dugu Bo said in a low voice, "What exactly do you want? Come at me if you have something to settle, but don't hurt Yanyan!"

Lu Yuan chuckled. "Very simple, Dugu Bo. I want you to submit to me."

"Recognize you as my master?"

Dugu Bo immediately fell into turmoil.

He had valued freedom all his life and hated being restrained, which was why he had never joined any faction.

But what about his granddaughter?

What if, after he died, this child relied on the support of a Titled Douluo to do whatever he wanted to her granddaughter?

What was he supposed to do then?

"Dugu Bo, I can cure your poison."

Seeing that the old man was still hesitating, Lu Yuan played another trump card.

"Poison? How could you tell that I've been poisoned?"

Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically.

Before this child, he felt as though he had no secrets at all.

It was truly terrifying!

Lu Yuan said calmly, "The reek coming from your body, along with that green hair of yours—aren't those proof that the poison has seeped into your marrow?"

"You... no, young friend, can you truly cure the poison in my body?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo instinctively believed him somewhat.

His eyes were filled with burning expectation.

Like a man dying of thirst in the desert suddenly catching sight of an oasis in the distance.

His attitude took a complete one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn.

His parents, son, and daughter-in-law had all died from the backlash of Bichin Snake Venom.

No one desired a cure more desperately than he did.

It had practically become an obsession lodged in his heart!

If someone truly could cure the poison in his body,

And cure the poison in Yanyan's body, he would willingly give up his life.

"Of course it's true. Do I have any reason to lie to you?"

Seeing his pathetic expression, Lu Yuan could not help feeling speechless.

"That's wonderful. I, Dugu Bo, am willing to serve you as my master."

Tears welled up in Dugu Bo's eyes.

At that moment, even if Lu Yuan had asked him to acknowledge him as his adoptive father, he would have agreed.

"Release your pressure on him, Wutong," Lu Yuan instructed.

"Fine. Behave yourself!"

At Lu Yuan's words, Tang Wutong withdrew the pressure weighing down on him.

Dugu Bo felt the heavy burden on his body vanish, and his entire body relaxed as he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Wutong, you should recognize the immortal herbs here. Pick an Earth Dragon Golden Melon for him."

Lu Yuan gave the order.

The Earth Dragon Golden Melon had grown by absorbing the dragon aura of the Icefire Yin Yang Well and contained a trace of pure dragon bloodline.

This immortal herb could cause Dugu Bo's Martial Soul to undergo a transformation.

At this point in time, Dugu Bo only had eight Soul Rings, which meant he had yet to break through to become a Titled Douluo.

He was likely stuck at Rank 89.

He would probably break through to Rank 90 within the next year or two.

And his Bichin Snake Emperor was what the Jade-Scaled Snake evolved into upon reaching Rank 90.

Dugu Bo's Martial Soul was already almost at the threshold of transformation!

Tang Wutong searched around beside the spring for a while before plucking a small golden melon.

She walked over to Dugu Bo and handed him the golden melon.

"This melon can cure poison?"

Dugu Bo wore a strange expression.

He had occupied this Icefire Yin Yang Well for a long time, so of course he had seen this melon before.

He simply did not know what it did and had not dared to eat it carelessly.

He had never expected that something capable of curing poison had been right in front of him all along.

"You've been guarding such a treasure trove, yet you've wasted so many immortal herbs."

Lu Yuan could not help complaining.

Dugu Bo: "..."

Lu Yuan said, "Once you consume this Earth Dragon Golden Melon, your Martial Soul will definitely evolve into a Dragon Martial Soul. That way, the deadly poison accumulated in your body will slowly be resolved as well."

"My lord, if that is the case, then I will take it now."

Dugu Bo was eager and could not wait to test its effects.

Lu Yuan raised a hand to stop him. "There's no need to rush. Take it after you return to Heaven Dou City."

"Afterward, bring your granddaughter here as well."

"Also, do you have any Whale Glue at home?"

"If you do, bring it here too."

"If not, go buy some."

"I hear quite a few nobles in Heaven Dou City buy Whale Glue to enhance their virility and pleasure."

Bring Yanyan and Whale Glue here...

Dugu Bo's heart shook violently.

Could it be that he had already set his sights on Yanyan and could no longer wait?

That couldn't be possible, could it?