The sound of footsteps drew closer and closer, accompanied by the overwhelming pressure of a level ninety-one Title Douluo.
A jade-green figure descended from the sky and landed before Qian Daoliu and Su Yu.
"Blondie..."
Dugu Bo had just been about to curse when he saw the figure with golden hair before him and froze on the spot.
"Y-You're the Grand Pontiff of the Elder Palace!"
Dugu Bo's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.
Before he could say anything else, Qian Daoliu snorted coldly. The pressure of a Peak Douluo instantly erupted, pinning Dugu Bo in place.
Dugu Bo immediately dropped to his knees, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
"So I was wondering who dared to be so arrogant. It turns out to be Poison Douluo Dugu Bo."
Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back.
"Who, exactly, was the blond brat you just mentioned?"
Qian Daoliu's voice was as cold as if it had come from an ice cellar.
How could Dugu Bo dare to answer? He had merely sensed two auras and noticed that someone was raiding his Spirit Herbs, so he had shouted a few curses while rushing over.
Who could have known he would run into Peak Douluo Qian Daoliu?
Had he known it was Qian Daoliu, even if he had been given a hundred times the courage, he would not have dared to act so recklessly!
"Grand Pontiff, I didn't know it was you. Please forgive me."
Dugu Bo hurriedly apologized, filled with regret.
This mouth of his... And how had Qian Daoliu discovered this place? It had been hidden so well. Besides, after the Former Pope's death, Qian Daoliu had practically stopped appearing in public.
"I am rather curious how you managed to find this place. What a pity you do not know the true uses of these Immortal Herbs."
Dugu Bo did not know what these Immortal Herbs were for, yet he had occupied this place for so long. It was truly a waste of heaven's gifts.
"Immortal Herbs? Grand Pontiff, do you know what these things are?"
Dugu Bo was slightly stunned. He truly did not know what they did.
"Of course I do," Qian Daoliu said. "Though not because of me, but because of Su Yu."
Dugu Bo looked toward Su Yu, who was sweeping up the Immortal Herbs with lightning speed. One glance left him completely dumbfounded.
Qian Xunji!
Was this Qian Xunji's illegitimate son?
Dugu Bo asked in surprise, "Grand Pontiff, is he the Former Pope's son?"
"Not exactly, but close enough. Su Yu's background is that of an orphan."
Qian Daoliu explained leisurely.
A thought suddenly struck Dugu Bo. Something was wrong. Why was the Grand Pontiff telling him so much? Could it be that he intended to kill him here afterward?
"Dugu Bo, I am telling you this because you currently have only two choices. Either join Spirit Hall, or die here!"
Qian Daoliu spoke coldly, leaving no room for negotiation.
Qian Jili had invited Dugu Bo to join Spirit Hall several times before, but Dugu Bo had refused every time.
As his father, Qian Daoliu would help Qian Jili finish what he had failed to do.
Dugu Bo was silent for several seconds. He did not want to join Spirit Hall, but his current circumstances gave him no choice.
If he refused, he would certainly die.
His granddaughter still needed his protection. He could not die. Just as he was about to agree, Su Yu suddenly approached, and the words, "You are deeply poisoned," fell upon his ears.
Dugu Bo's pupils contracted as he stared at Su Yu in disbelief.
Under normal circumstances, he would never have believed it. But this was a special situation, and he wanted to hear what Su Yu had to say.
"By now, your toxin backlash must be acting up. Your entire body has begun to convulse uncontrollably, your skin is covered in shifting jade-green poison patterns, your green eyes are filled with violence, your face is deathly pale, and a faint, foul-smelling poisonous mist drifts from your body. Your meridians are being torn apart by the deadly poison, and you are enduring excruciating agony."
Those few sentences alone caused Dugu Bo's expression to change drastically.
It was exactly right.
Every word was right.
How did he know so much?
Dugu Bo had not even had a chance to speak before Su Yu had already said it all.
After that barrage of moves, he had actually been left without any ability to fight back.
Dugu Bo understood the backlash of poison more deeply than anyone.
The deaths of his parents, the pain of losing his wife and son.
Every one of them had been connected to poison.
"Young Master Su, please help me."
Dugu Bo spoke with utmost sincerity.
Qian Daoliu smiled faintly at the sight. Su Yu had truly been right, and Su Yu even knew the details so clearly.
"Good. Then catch!"
Su Yu took out the Earth Dragon Golden Melon he had prepared long ago and tossed it over.
Qian Daoliu withdrew his pressure, and Dugu Bo caught it smoothly in his hands before examining it carefully.
"This is an Earth Dragon Golden Melon. It contains a trace of dragon aura. Eat it and absorb it, and your poison problem will be resolved."
Dugu Bo was overjoyed upon hearing this. Naturally, he did not doubt Su Yu's words and swallowed it immediately.
Dugu Bo sat down and began refining its medicinal power.
"Xiaoyu, what are your plans for Dugu Bo?"
Qian Daoliu asked Su Yu what he thought.
Dugu Bo was currently in Tiandou City. He would surely be of great help if Su Yu went there.
"For now, let him remain in Tiandou City. There is no need for him to join Spirit Hall."
Su Yu naturally had a use for keeping him around.
"Very well. Then Grandfather will tell you something else, about your half-sister."
Su Yu knew what Qian Daoliu was about to say, but he had not expected him to say it at this time. He still pretended to be surprised.
"A sister? But aren't I an orphan?"
Qian Daoliu said, "You possess the Divine Angel and resemble my son so closely that you can consider it that way for now. Your sister is also in Tiandou City. Do you plan to go there?"
"Since Grandpa Qian has said so, I will go and meet this sister. But why have I never heard of her before?" Su Yu asked.
"It is a long story. There were some unspeakable circumstances back then. When she was nine, we announced that she had died prematurely. Thus, aside from the Pope and those of us in the Elder Palace, no one else knows of her existence. Once you arrive in Tiandou City, she will tell you herself."
Qian Daoliu slowly watched Su Yu.
"Of course, when you go to Tiandou City, I will have one of the elders accompany you to ensure your safety."
"You should know that you resemble the Former Pope greatly. This will prevent certain people from harboring ill intentions toward you and causing unnecessary trouble."
In theory, with Pufferfish and Snake Spear in Tiandou City, along with Dugu Bo now, there were already three Title Douluo available to protect him.
However, Tang Hao in the shadows and Bibi Dong in plain sight were both potential threats.
Therefore, sending a Title Douluo to protect him in secret was absolutely necessary. Besides, Su Yu could not hide in the Elder Palace forever.
"That sister of mine won't mind, will she?"
"Besides, I have never met her. If she puts on airs before me, I won't acknowledge her."
Seeing Su Yu like this, Qian Daoliu smiled. "Don't worry, she will not put on airs. She does not even know you exist. If she learns about you, she will definitely be very happy."
It was time to write Xue'er a letter and let her know that she had a younger brother.
With that thought, Qian Daoliu began making plans.
Over the next three days, as Dugu Bo absorbed the medicinal power, his Martial Soul underwent earth-shaking changes.
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