Dugu Bo Offers a Medicinal Garden, Bone Douluo Personally Protects Them

Gu Feng stopped in his tracks, his back to Dugu Bo. The smile on his face vanished in an instant.

Old bastard, you couldn't sit still anymore, could you? You were putting on airs in front of me just now.

Gu Feng turned around, his expression calm once more, and spoke in an utterly even tone.

"Didn't Senior Dugu say you could solve it yourself? What is this supposed to be now?"

Dugu Bo's face twitched violently twice.

This brat truly did not leave him even a shred of dignity.

Across all of Heaven Dou City, even Xue Ye had to treat him with courtesy when they met.

Yet this young brat before him did not possess the slightest bit of reverence.

But when he thought of the poison that could erupt within his granddaughter at any moment, as well as his own body that was nearly rotting apart, Dugu Bo could only force down the stifling anger in his chest.

All of this was for Yanyan.

"Little friend Gu Feng, this old man apologizes to you."

Dugu Bo bent at the waist and clasped his fists in salute, lowering himself considerably.

This time, it was Gu Feng's turn to be surprised.

The Poison Douluo, renowned for his ruthlessness, was willing to go this far for his granddaughter.

It seemed this old poisoner might have a foul temper and a stubborn disposition, but his protectiveness and affection for those close to him were genuine.

Gu Feng shifted half a step aside and did not presumptuously accept the salute.

"Senior Dugu, there's no need for this. I was only joking with you. If you truly give me such a formal bow, and Grandpa Bone pops out of the void later, he might think I bullied you somehow."

Dugu Bo straightened up and smiled bitterly.

"That is good, then. Little friend, you are broad-minded."

Gu Feng went straight to the point.

"To be honest, I do have a way to suppress, or even completely resolve, Yanzi's Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison."

"But Senior Dugu, even the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice."

"The antidote requires certain spiritual herbs as support. Those things are exceedingly rare and cannot be bought at ordinary pharmacies, so..."

Before he could finish, Dugu Bo instantly perked up. He could detoxify it!

Dugu Bo spoke urgently.

"If little friend Gu Feng can truly resolve the poison within Yanzi's body, this old man can give you three promises!"

"As long as it is something this old man can do, I will not refuse even if I must climb mountains of blades or descend into seas of fire!"

"As for the spiritual herbs, little friend, rest assured!"

"To be honest, this old man has a hidden medicinal garden deep within Sunset Forest. As long as little friend can save Yanyan, you may take whatever spiritual herbs you want from the garden!"

After speaking, Dugu Bo considered it for a moment and felt that it was still not sincere enough.

After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was wealthier than any nation, and Gu Feng was Ning Fengzhi's favored junior. Ordinary benefits would not move him at all.

"No! If you can resolve the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison in Yanyan's body, this old man will give you the entire medicinal garden!"

He was giving away the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?

Gu Feng's lips curled upward. The plan had succeeded!

But on the surface, Gu Feng remained calm.

"Does Senior truly mean that?"

"Although this old man is no good person, I never speak falsehoods!"

Dugu Bo was so anxious that his beard trembled, afraid Gu Feng would change his mind.

"Fine. Since Senior is so sincere, I will do everything in my power."

Dugu Bo spoke excitedly.

"Good boy! When do we start? How about right now?"

Seeing how anxious he was, Gu Feng shook his head helplessly.

"Senior Dugu, detoxification cannot be rushed."

"Besides, even if we are going to Sunset Forest, I need to let Rongrong know first. She is very clingy, and she may not agree."

Dugu Bo froze for a moment, the muscles on his face twitching.

"This old man was presumptuous. I nearly forgot that you young couple are glued together all day."

"And Uncle Ning, as well as Teacher Qin Ming, must be informed beforehand."

Gu Feng added another sentence.

"After all, this trip to your medicinal garden, together with the journey there and back, preparing the medicine, and detoxifying the poison, will take at least several days."

Dugu Bo waved a hand grandly, appearing very straightforward.

"You need not worry about Qin Ming. This old man only needs to say the word to him."

"Fine, then we'll split up and act separately."

Gu Feng did not waste any words. After bidding Dugu Bo farewell, he followed the pebble path toward the lakeside pavilion in the distance.

Willow branches draped around the pavilion.

Ning Rongrong was sitting on a white stone bench, holding a foxtail grass stem as she idly teased the kitten by her feet.

The moment she saw Gu Feng approach, she tossed away the grass stem, hopped down the steps in two strides, and came up to him. Familiar with the motion, she wrapped herself around his arm.

"Brother Feng, you finally finished talking!"

Ning Rongrong swayed his arm, pressing close to him as she spoke in a coquettish tone.

"What was that old man Dugu Bo secretly talking to you about? Even Yanzi and I had to avoid you two."

Gu Feng naturally wrapped an arm around her slender waist and pulled her closer into his embrace.

"He needs my help. He wants me to visit a medicinal garden deep in Sunset Forest and prepare medicine to resolve the poison in his and Yanzi's martial souls."

Ning Rongrong blinked her large eyes, puffing out her cheeks.

"Sunset Forest? No, I'm coming with you too!"

Gu Feng pinched her soft cheek, deliberately teasing her.

"Sunset Forest is full of soul beasts, and there's miasma and mud everywhere. Why would a pampered young lady like you go there to suffer?"

Ning Rongrong stamped her foot stubbornly. Her little hands naturally looped around his neck as she raised her fair little face, nearly hanging from his chest.

"I don't care. Wherever you go, I go."

"If you dare leave me alone at the academy, then once we return to the sect, I'll tell Father you bullied me and wouldn't even give me food!"

Gu Feng lowered his head, his warm breath brushing over Ning Rongrong's reddened earlobe.

"Playing the victim first, are you? Who was it yesterday that ate so much she couldn't walk and had to be carried back by me?"

Ning Rongrong's cheeks reddened. She simply buried her head against his shoulder like an ostrich and muttered softly.

"Who told you to cook such delicious food? Anyway, don't even think about shaking me off."

Gu Feng thought about it for a moment. Bringing Ning Rongrong along was not a bad idea.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was filled with rare treasures and immortal herbs. When the time came, he could have Ning Rongrong consume the Aromatic Silk Beauty, allowing her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

However, if Rongrong was going, their safety had to be absolutely guaranteed.

Gu Feng released Ning Rongrong from his embrace, turned toward the empty air beside him, and called out.

"Grandpa Bone, are you there?"

The moment his voice fell, the surrounding airflow became slightly sluggish.

A black crack split open in the void, and Gu Rong's tall, gaunt figure stepped out with his hands behind his back.

"Cough, cough!"

Gu Rong cleared his throat. A teasing half-smile hung on his wrinkled old face.

"If this old man had not come out, would you two little ones have hugged each other until dark in broad daylight?"

Ning Rongrong jumped in fright and sprang out of Gu Feng's arms like a startled rabbit, hurriedly smoothing down her skirt.

"Grandpa Bone! Why do you walk without making any sound? You scared me to death!"

Gu Feng, on the other hand, remained completely composed and respectfully bowed.

"Grandpa Bone, Senior Dugu Bo has promised me three favors and a medicinal garden as payment for helping him remove the serpent poison from his granddaughter."

"Rongrong wants to come along and see the place, but I'm worried the forest may be dangerous. I was just about to discuss this with Uncle Ning."

Hearing this, Gu Rong was somewhat surprised.

"You brat have that kind of skill too?"

Then Gu Rong continued.

"This old man will make the decision for Fengzhi. Agreed!"

Ning Rongrong immediately brightened and rushed up to grab Gu Rong's broad sleeve.

"Grandpa Bone is the best! When are we leaving?"

Gu Rong looked down at her and irritably flicked her nose.

"You little girl, your elbow has completely turned toward Little Feng."

"It is fine if Rongrong wants to go to Sunset Forest, but this old man must accompany you."

With the level ninety-five Gu Rong personally protecting them, the heavy stone in Gu Feng's heart finally fell away.

With this spatial-attribute defensive Titled Douluo present, there would be no concerns about safety.

"With Grandpa Bone overseeing things, there will naturally be no danger at all." Gu Feng smiled and agreed.

Gu Rong waved his hand.

"Enough. You two go eat at the cafeteria first. This old man will go notify Dugu Bo at his residence. After the meal, we'll meet directly at Dugu Manor."

After giving his instructions, Gu Rong's figure retreated into the void once more and vanished.

After lunch.

Gu Rong brought Gu Feng and Ning Rongrong directly through space via teleportation, arriving in the courtyard of Dugu Manor.

Dugu Bo had already changed into a neat dark green robe, while Dugu Yan stood obediently at his side.

When Dugu Bo saw that Gu Rong had actually come personally, his eyelids twitched wildly several times.

"Gu Rong, you really won't leave their side for even a moment."

Dugu Bo was somewhat speechless. Was Gu Feng truly that important to him, or was he worried that this old man would make a move against Gu Feng?

"Nonsense."

Gu Rong snorted coldly.

"Rongrong is the precious child this old man watched grow up, and Little Feng is also the outstanding prodigy of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Sunset Forest is full of unpredictable dangers. If this old man does not come along and they lose even a single hair, what will you use to compensate us?"

Dugu Bo was left speechless. He could only snort and turn to Gu Feng.

"Brat Gu Feng, have you brought everything you need?"

"I have. Please lead the way, Senior."

Gu Feng patted his waist.

Dugu Bo did not delay further. After calling to Dugu Yan, he was the first to leap into the air.

The group of five left Heaven Dou City and raced at full speed toward Sunset Forest outside the city.

More than an hour later.

Deep within Sunset Forest, a layer of green poison formation flickered in and out of sight, sealing off the entire valley.

Dugu Bo dispersed the poisonous mist ahead and pointed toward the steep cliff before them.

"Beyond this poison formation, at the bottom of the cliff, is this old man's medicinal garden."

The five passed through the poison formation and arrived at the edge of the cliff.

Looking down from the cliff top, dense white mist roiled below. Waves of heat and cold could faintly be felt surging upward from the depths of the earth at the same time.