I'll Wait for You

Over the following days, the group remained at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to cultivate.

Even after a month had passed, Lu Shiyuan still had not received the mission for his third Soul Ring.

Fortunately, the Soul Power gained through cultivation could accumulate within his body, allowing him to break through in one go after obtaining a Soul Ring.

Thus, he was in no hurry to advance his level. He took advantage of this time to raise the age of the Celestial Rail Left Arm Bone all the way to one hundred thousand years.

According to the system's introduction, once it became a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, it would definitely awaken a second skill.

When the month was up, Dugu Bo returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, looking travel-worn.

After confirming that not only was Dugu Yan unharmed, but her Soul Power Level had also broken through to level 36 and her Martial Soul had evolved from the Jade Scale Serpent into an Ice Dragon, Dugu Bo was overjoyed.

Of course, he had not forgotten his own matter.

"Your Majesty, this is Voidreturn Reed. It is said to be able to briefly guide a certain type of energy within the body to a specific area and freeze it." With a flick of his wrist, Dugu Bo produced a clump of pitch-black reed fluff in his palm. "I wonder whether this herb meets Your Majesty's requirements."

His voice trembled slightly. The poison problem that had plagued him for decades was about to be resolved. Even though he had cultivated to the rank of Titled Douluo, his emotions were inevitably affected.

Yun Qingluo lightly poked the Voidreturn Reed with her pale fingertip. Only after sensing its medicinal properties did she nod. "Not bad. The medicinal power has been preserved very well. It can be used."

Dugu Bo breathed a sigh of relief. To him, this thing was even more valuable than an ordinary Soul Bone.

With his cultivation as a Titled Douluo, obtaining a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone was difficult, but getting a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone was still no problem.

He then took out a right arm bone. "This is the right arm bone of an Earth Dragon Rhinoceros. It is roughly twelve thousand years old."

"It will do. A Soul Bone over ten thousand years old is sufficient. This right arm bone has also been preserved very well and can fully contain the toxins in your body."

Excitement finally appeared on Dugu Bo's face.

Wonderful. His problem could finally be solved!

Once the toxins in his body were dealt with, he could consume the Nethernight Corrupt-Heart Vine. At that point, becoming a Super Douluo would no longer be a dream.

"Xiao Yuan, take Yan Yan and Xiao Wu back. I'll detoxify Poison Douluo first." Yun Qingluo reminded the three juniors. Dugu Bo was not Dugu Yan; the toxins in a Titled Douluo's body were not something Dugu Yan, a Soul Grandmaster, could compare to.

Even Yun Qingluo, a Titled Douluo herself, had to focus completely. One careless mistake could harm both herself and him.

Lu Shiyuan nodded and agreed. Taking one girl in each hand, he led Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu roughly thirty meters back.

Seeing Dugu Yan's face full of worry, he comforted her. "It's all right. Haven't you already seen Sister Qingluo's strength? She's the strongest healing-type Soul Master on the entire continent. With Sister Qingluo here, your grandfather's problem will definitely be solved."

Dugu Yan nodded mechanically. She knew Yun Qingluo was powerful, but the person inside was her grandfather.

Ever since her parents had died, she and her grandfather had depended on each other. Because of her Martial Soul, her grandfather had always doted on her.

Although Dugu Yan had lost her parents at a young age, Dugu Bo had filled that void well.

In other people's eyes, Dugu Bo was a brutal poison-type Soul Master, the kind who would wipe out an entire family at the slightest disagreement.

But in Dugu Yan's eyes, he was her grandfather—the most important and irreplaceable family member in the world.

Her anxious state lasted for four full hours before Yun Qingluo finally came toward the three of them, supported by Xiao Feiyu and looking exhausted.

Five paces behind them, Dugu Bo kept bowing and nodding.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!" Dugu Bo felt that his body had never been this relaxed before.

Under the guidance of the Voidreturn Reed, the toxins in his body had successfully been transferred into the Earth Dragon Rhinoceros's right arm bone.

Now, this Soul Bone not only granted him a defensive skill, but could also store the toxins he produced.

When attacking enemies, his right hand would contain deadly poison. Every gesture he made could affect others.

Moreover, thanks to the removal of the toxins and the slight assistance of a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, Dugu Bo's Soul Power had actually broken through from level 91 to level 92.

After consuming the Nethernight Corrupt-Heart Vine, Dugu Bo would at the very least break through to level 93.

However, he had only just been detoxified today, so Dugu Bo was not suited to consuming another immortal herb right away.

Yun Qingluo suggested that he rest for a month before taking it. By then, he would be able to adjust his condition and push his Martial Soul to complete its evolution at his peak.

Lu Shiyuan took Yun Qingluo's hand with some concern. "Sister Qingluo, are you all right?"

"I'm fine. I just used too much mental power. I'll be better after resting for a while." Guiding toxins was different from ordinary treatment. The latter only required a simple and forceful use of Soul Power to detoxify the patient, while the former required absolute focus to guide the poison.

If she lost focus and the toxins invaded Dugu Bo's meridians or internal organs during the transfer, it would be fatal for him.

Maintaining total concentration for four whole hours was no small drain, even for Yun Qingluo, a Super Douluo.

"Xiao Yuan, I'm afraid I need to rest for a day first. Let's go back tomorrow." Yun Qingluo took two steps forward and pressed all her body weight against Lu Shiyuan.

Her condition was far worse than she claimed. She simply did not want Lu Shiyuan to worry.

"Sister Qingluo, your health is what matters most."

"Don't worry. I'll be fine after one night's rest. If you let me sleep while holding Xiao Yuan tonight, I might even recover by midnight."

Yun Qingluo spoke her usual scandalous words, which actually put Lu Shiyuan much more at ease.

After confirming her grandfather's condition, Dugu Yan overheard their conversation.

A trace of disappointment could not help appearing on her face.

Lu Shiyuan... were they leaving?

The next day, when Lu Shiyuan got up, he saw Yun Qingluo brimming with energy.

"Sister Qingluo, how are you feeling today?"

"Fantastic. Sleeping while holding Xiao Yuan felt incredible!" Yun Qingluo unapologetically kneaded his cheeks. Only after squeezing Lu Shiyuan's face out of shape did she finally stop her assault. "I'm really jealous of Fei Yu. She's been holding you for over a year, hasn't she?"

Lu Shiyuan: "..."

I really shouldn't have asked.

Dugu Bo and his granddaughter had long been waiting outside. They knew that Lu Shiyuan and the others would be leaving today.

Dugu Bo was now sincerely glad about the choice he had made.

Both he and his granddaughter had gained enormous benefits, especially his granddaughter. At only fourteen years old, she had become a level 36 Soul Elder.

If she had possessed her current aptitude when she awakened her Martial Soul, she would probably already be a high-level Soul Ancestor.

But it did not matter. Fourteen was not old at all. Compared to the century-long lifespans of Titled Douluo, it was practically insignificant.

Dugu Yan's future breakthrough to Titled Douluo was almost certain.

Once he saw them open the door, Dugu Bo immediately stepped forward to greet them.

"Young Master Lu, Your Majesties, Miss Xiao Wu, thank you for helping this old man and his granddaughter. I am immensely grateful!"

Lu Shiyuan waved his hand. "Senior Poison Douluo, you're too polite. We will have opportunities to meet again in the future. I hope that when that time comes, you will still remain true to your original intentions."

"Rest assured, Young Master. I, Dugu Bo, swear upon my Martial Soul that from this day forward, I will follow Young Master Lu's lead."

Meanwhile, Dugu Yan stared unblinkingly at Lu Shiyuan, as though she wanted to carve his appearance into her mind.

Lu Shiyuan merely smiled, gently pinched her palm, and said softly, "Sister Yan'er, in a few years, I'll definitely come to Heaven Dou City."

"Mm. I'll wait for you."