The One She Would Like

After hearing Wu Qingkong's words, Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically.

"Kid..."

"W-What did you say?!"

"You're not joking, are you?!"

After all, what Wu Qingkong had said was simply too shocking!

Cure the Jade-Scaled Serpent Emperor Poison?

Even he, a Titled Douluo renowned throughout the world for his poison, could not cure it. How could this mere Soul King standing before him possibly do so?!

Besides, before coming here,

his granddaughter had told him that Wu Qingkong had called him over to discuss a matter of lifelong importance!

That had instinctively made him think of marriage.

In Dugu Bo's eyes, what else could a lifelong matter be besides marriage?!

But if what Wu Qingkong said was true, then the Jade-Scaled Serpent Emperor Poison really was a matter of Dugu Yan's lifelong fate.

After all, unlike him, his granddaughter did not possess the cultivation of a Titled Douluo. Within a few years, Dugu Yan's insufficient Soul Power would cause the Jade-Scaled Serpent Emperor Poison within her to erupt, and she would die from the poison.

Yet when he recalled the tenderness and shyness in his granddaughter's eyes whenever she spoke of Wu Qingkong,

Dugu Bo could not bear to break her heart.

"Kid, don't you know how Yanyan feels about you?"

"If you and Yanyan get together, I have no objections."

"Given my relationship with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, I can even arrange a position for you. You won't need to keep guarding this little restaurant of yours anymore."

Wu Qingkong was surprised and stunned by this.

"Senior, are you saying that Dugu Yan likes me?!"

"You didn't know?!"

Wu Qingkong was immediately taken aback, because he had truly never thought of his relationship with Dugu Yan in that way.

Even when Qian Qinghe had reminded him earlier, he had not taken it seriously.

After all, Dugu Yan had never said anything.

With that thought, Wu Qingkong immediately said apologetically:

"I'm sorry, Senior. Your granddaughter has misplaced her affection."

"As for my future life partner, I already have someone in mind."

After saying that, he turned his gaze toward Qian Qinghe, who was sleeping unconscious nearby.

Seeing the look in Wu Qingkong's eyes, Dugu Bo froze.

"No way?!"

"Y-You like men?!"

Dugu Bo looked as though he had discovered a new continent, then wailed:

"Yanyan, my Yanyan, how could you fall for this man?"

"Wait, why do you suddenly want to help me cure my poison? Don't tell me you..."

As he spoke, Dugu Bo immediately put his hands behind his back and covered his butt.

He then hurriedly retreated several steps.

Seeing Dugu Bo act like that, Wu Qingkong said coldly, "What are you doing?!"

"You old man, I wouldn't want you even if you threw yourself at me!"

"I meant... his sister!"

When mentioning Qian Qinghe, Wu Qingkong's tone was filled with tenderness.

"Xiao He and I have known each other since childhood and grew up together. Though we aren't blood brothers, we have long been as close as brothers."

"Xiao He said his sister has feelings for me. Naturally, I can't let her down."

Dugu Bo opened his mouth after hearing this, as though he wanted to say something.

After all, on the continent, it was perfectly normal for powerful men to have several wives and concubines.

But that thought only lasted an instant before Dugu Bo forcefully extinguished it.

How could the granddaughter of the Poison Douluo become someone's concubine?!

After Wu Qingkong finished speaking, Dugu Bo could only shake his head helplessly.

"I understand. What a pity for my granddaughter's deep affection."

"I'll tell her later."

"But I still have to ask: why do you want to cure both my poison and my granddaughter's?!"

"I believe you must have a purpose, right?"

"I don't believe there is such a thing as a free lunch in this world."

Without hesitation, Wu Qingkong said, "There are two reasons why I'm willing to help cure the poison."

"First, in the months since Dugu Yan and I met, she has often come here and left generous sums of money every time. I can only repay her kindness this way."

"Second, I'm about to attend the matchmaking gathering at Heaven Dou Lake."

"Xiao He has taken care of me for so many years, but I can't even produce a decent gift right now."

"Since poison has accumulated in your body for so many years and you are still alive, you must have a treasured place where you keep rare wonders from across the world. I want to take a few medicinal herbs as betrothal gifts."

"That is my purpose. Senior Dugu, this deal isn't a loss for you either, is it?!"

Dugu Bo did not deny Wu Qingkong's words.

This deal could save two lives from the Dugu Family.

In fact, if the poison in Dugu Yan's body could also be completely removed, then the Dugu Family would finally be free of this cursed affliction.

And all he needed to give up were a few medicinal herbs.

Although Dugu Bo could tell that the herbs in that medicinal garden were extraordinary, he did not know their specific effects. All he could do was leave them there and look at them.

Dugu Bo nodded after hearing this.

"A very worthwhile deal. But how do I know you aren't lying to me?!"

"What if you can't cure my poison?!"

"You're only an ice-type Soul Master. I acknowledge your combat strength, but that doesn't mean you know how to cure poison!"

"I've studied poison techniques for decades, yet this damned poison has still tormented me to this day."

After hearing this, Wu Qingkong began thinking. What was that immortal herb redemption code again?!

"Got it!"

Wu Qingkong immediately spoke:

"Senior, since I dared to say it, I can definitely cure it."

"And I already knew about your condition when I examined Dugu Yan."

"Whenever the sky turns overcast and it rains, do you feel numbness and itching along both sides of your ribs? It flares up once at noon and once at midnight. Given your current condition, each episode should last more than two full hours. And every night around midnight, do you feel needle-like stabbing pain on the top of your head and the soles of your feet?"

"If I didn't have the ability to cure poison, would I know your symptoms so clearly?!"

Dugu Bo was stunned.

"What Wu Qingkong said earlier was actually exactly the same as his poison episodes!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Dugu Bo grabbed Wu Qingkong and strode off into the distance.

"Come. Let me see what you're capable of."

"W-Wait, let me take care of something first."

No one knew how much time had passed.

Qian Qinghe opened her eyes and woke up.

Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she instinctively called out, "Qingkong, Qingkong, where are you?!"

"Where did you go?!"

Wu Qingkong was no longer in the room, and even Dugu Bo had disappeared.

Across from her, Dugu Yan was still drowsing.

Qian Qinghe's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

"There is only one month left until we meet. You aren't leaving again, are you?!"

"When will I finally be able to see you again?"

At that thought, Qian Qinghe's eyes began to moisten.

She stood up.

A letter fell from above her head.

Qian Qinghe bent down and picked it up. Familiar handwriting came into view.

"Xiao He, I'm leaving."

"Earlier, I went bankrupt just to break off the engagement. I can't afford any betrothal gifts now."

"I don't want to go on a blind date with your sister empty-handed. I'm going out to pick a particularly beautiful flower for your sister."

"But you have to keep it a secret, okay? Otherwise, if your sister finds out, there won't be any surprise."

"I hope your sister will like the flower I give her then..."

Looking at the note in her hand, a smile quietly bloomed on Qian Qinghe's lips. She lowered her head and softly said, "Idiot, I can tell you right now..."

"I will like it..."