The sounds of footsteps drew closer and closer, accompanied by the overwhelming pressure of a level ninety-one Titled Douluo.
A jade-green figure descended from the sky and landed before Qian Daoliu and Su Yu.
"Blondie..."
Dugu Bo had been about to curse loudly, but when he saw the figure with long golden hair before him, he froze on the spot.
"Y-you're the Grand Pontiff of the Worship Hall!"
Dugu Bo's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.
Before he could say anything else, Qian Daoliu snorted coldly. The pressure of a Peak Douluo erupted instantly, pinning Dugu Bo in place.
Dugu Bo immediately dropped to his knees, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
"I was wondering who dared to be so arrogant. So it was Poison Douluo Dugu Bo."
Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back.
"I wonder, who exactly were you calling a blond brat just now?"
Qian Daoliu's voice was as cold as if it had come from an ice cave.
How could Dugu Bo dare answer? He had merely sensed two auras and discovered that they were looting his Spirit Herbs, so he had shouted a couple of times while rushing over.
Who would have thought that he would run into Peak Douluo Qian Daoliu?
Had he known it was Qian Daoliu, even if he had a hundred times the courage, he would not have dared act like this!
"Grand Pontiff, I did not know it was you. Please forgive my offense."
Dugu Bo hurriedly apologized, filled with regret.
This mouth of mine... And how had Qian Daoliu discovered this place? It had been hidden so well. Besides, after the Former Pope's death, Qian Daoliu had hardly shown himself at all.
"I am rather curious how you managed to find this place. What a pity that you do not know the marvelous uses of these Immortal Herbs."
Dugu Bo had no idea what these Immortal Herbs were for, yet he had occupied this place for so long. It was truly a waste of heavenly treasures.
"Immortal Herbs? Grand Pontiff, you recognize these things?"
Dugu Bo was slightly stunned. He truly did not know what they were used for.
"Of course I do," Qian Daoliu said. "But not through me. Through Su Yu."
Dugu Bo looked toward Su Yu, who was rapidly gathering the Immortal Herbs with lightning speed. One glance was enough to leave him dumbfounded.
Qian Xunji!
Was this Qian Xunji's illegitimate son?
Dugu Bo asked in astonishment, "Grand Pontiff, is he the Former Pope's son?"
"Not exactly, but close enough. Besides, Su Yu is an orphan."
Qian Daoliu explained unhurriedly.
A thought suddenly struck Dugu Bo. Something's wrong. Why is the Grand Pontiff telling me so much? Could it be that he intends to have me die here in the end?
"Dugu Bo, I am telling you this to make one thing clear. You have only two choices now: 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 accomplish what he had failed to do.
Dugu Bo fell silent for a few seconds. He did not want to join Spirit Hall, but his current circumstances gave him no room to refuse.
If he refused, he would undoubtedly die.
His granddaughter still needed his protection. He could not die. Just as he was about to agree, Su Yu suddenly walked over. The words "your poisoning has already gone too deep" entered Dugu Bo's ears.
Dugu Bo's pupils contracted as he stared at Su Yu in disbelief.
Under normal circumstances, he would never have believed it. But the situation was different now, and he wanted to hear what Su Yu had to say.
"You must be suffering from a toxin backlash right now. Your entire body has begun to convulse uncontrollably, shifting jade-green poison patterns crawl across your skin, your green eyes turn violent, your face becomes deathly pale, a faint foul-smelling poison mist drifts around you, and your meridians are torn apart by deadly poison, subjecting you to agonizing pain that pierces your very bones."
Those few short sentences made Dugu Bo's expression change drastically.
That was exactly right.
It was completely right.
How did Su Yu know so clearly?
Dugu Bo had not even had the chance to speak before Su Yu had already said it all.
After exchanging a few moves, Dugu Bo had found himself utterly unable to fight back.
Dugu Bo understood the backlash of toxins all too well.
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. Xiao Yu had truly been right, and he 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 in his hands before examining it carefully.
"This is an Earth Dragon Golden Melon. It contains a trace of dragon essence. Eat it and absorb it, and the toxins will be resolved with ease."
Dugu Bo was overjoyed upon hearing this. Naturally, he did not doubt Su Yu's words and swallowed it at once.
Dugu Bo sat down and began refining its medicinal power.
"Xiao Yu, what are you planning to do with Dugu Bo?"
Qian Daoliu asked Su Yu for his thoughts.
Dugu Bo was currently in Heaven Dou City. If Su Yu went there, Dugu Bo would surely be of great help.
"Let him remain in Heaven Dou City for now. Don't make him join Spirit Hall."
Su Yu naturally had a use for keeping him around.
"Very well. Then Grandfather will tell you something else as well—about your half-sister."
Su Yu knew what Qian Daoliu was going to say, but he had not expected him to bring it up now. Still, he pretended to be surprised.
"A sister? But aren't I an orphan?"
Qian Daoliu said, "You possess the Holy Angel, and you resemble my son so closely that you may be considered family for the time being. Your sister is also in Heaven Dou City. Do you plan to go there?"
"Since Grandpa Qian has said so, I will go and meet this sister of mine. But why have I never heard about her before?" Su Yu asked.
"It is a long story. There were certain unspeakable circumstances back then. When she was nine, we announced that she had unfortunately died young. Thus, apart from the Pope and the people of the Worship Hall, no one else knows she exists. Once you arrive in Heaven Dou City, she will tell you herself."
Qian Daoliu gazed steadily at Su Yu.
"Of course, when you go to Heaven Dou City, I will have one of the pontiffs accompany you to ensure your safety."
"You must understand that you resemble the Former Pope greatly. This will prevent certain people from setting their sights on you and causing unnecessary trouble."
In theory, with Pufferfish and Snake Lance in Heaven Dou City, along with Dugu Bo now, there would already be three Titled Douluo protecting him.
However, Tang Hao in the shadows and Bibi Dong in the open were both potential threats.
Therefore, sending a Titled Douluo to protect him in secret was absolutely necessary. Besides, Su Yu could not remain hidden in the Worship Hall forever.
"Then this sister of mine won't mind, will she?"
"Besides, I have never met her. If she puts on airs around me, I won't acknowledge her."
Qian Daoliu smiled when he saw Su Yu acting this way. "Don't worry. She will not put on airs, and she does not even know you exist. If she learns about you, she will surely 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 continued absorbing the medicine, his Martial Soul underwent earth-shaking changes.
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