Bathing Together; Dugu Bo Wanted to Join Spirit Hall

"Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison flares up in rainy weather and at dusk.

"The skin turns blue, green, then black.

"Veins bulge dark green along the neck, wrists, chest, and abdomen, like little snakes crawling beneath the skin.

"Fingernails turn blackish blue, and dark green saliva leaks from the corners of the mouth!

"The victim suffers unbearable pain, as though ten thousand ants were devouring their heart while every organ screamed at once.

"Sometimes it strikes in the middle of the night, bringing stabbing pain to the crown of the head and soles of the feet, followed by prolonged spasms.

"The bones feel as if they're burning, and the body shakes and curls up uncontrollably.

"The meridians feel wrapped in ice. Every movement hurts enough to bring out a cold sweat.

"Sometimes the victim even coughs up blood."

Fang Fan described the timing and symptoms of Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison in meticulous detail.

Dugu Bo stood frozen, disbelief written across his face. How did this brat know its symptoms and timing better than he did?

Bibi Dong hadn't expected her disciple to know so much about its symptoms either.

His description was so precise that even she was astonished.

Of course, what she wanted to know most was how to cure it.

This little fellow always found new ways to surprise people.

Once Dugu Bo recovered from his shock, he asked,

"Knowing the symptoms is useless. How do you cure it?"

"Transfer the serpent poison into a Spirit Bone—

"That treats the symptoms, not the cause.

"Transfer it into an External Soul Bone, and you can cure it completely. Your Spirit Bone skill will also carry the poison."

There were two other methods, of course:

First, he could gather the serpent poison in his Dantian and form a Soul Core Poison Pill. That would resolve it too.

Second, he could transfer it into a Spirit Bone or External Soul Bone, then take a supreme medicinal herb like Nine-Grade Purple Zoysia. That would completely cure the backlash from Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison! He might even gain full control of the poison and cause it to evolve!"

Fang Fan spoke without pause.

Every word was a revelation to Dugu Bo.

He had a Head Spirit Bone, yet it had never occurred to him to transfer the poison into it. The brat's method was worth trying.

But his granddaughter had no Spirit Bone.

He immediately tried transferring a small portion of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison into his Spirit Bone.

It worked.

The process hurt, but his symptoms eased a little.

"Here are two Nine-Grade Purple Zoysia!"

Fang Fan waved his hand, and Soul Power carried two supreme medicinal herbs over to Dugu Bo.

"Thank you, Saint Son! Do you know how to form a Soul Core Poison Pill?"

Dugu Bo accepted the two herbs. His voice had grown respectful, even a little hoarse.

To think the plants he had considered poisons and such were actually treasures.

And he hadn't known.

How foolish he had been.

Still, even if Fang Fan took them all, it would be worth it if the poison afflicting his family could be cured.

"Of course there's a way..."

Fang Fan told Dugu Bo the method Titled Douluo used to form Soul Cores in Douluo Dalu II.

Dugu Bo was stunned.

Fang Fan was extraordinary.

Bibi Dong was just as stunned beside them.

Her disciple seemed more mysterious by the moment.

Even Zhu Zhuqing began looking at Fang Fan with admiration.

Seeing the change in their gazes, Fang Fan coughed twice.

"All right, I'll give you a Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Years Spirit Bone too!"

Fang Fan pulled a Spirit Bone from his Storage Soul Tool and tossed it to Dugu Bo. "There. Now we're even!"

Bibi Dong was speechless. Her disciple was too kind. Even? Dugu Bo had come out far ahead.

She sent him a private voice transmission. "Disciple, that method for forming a Soul Core..."

"Don't worry, Master. I'll give you a more advanced cultivation method!"

Fang Fan sent his reply.

"What a good disciple!"

Bibi Dong was delighted to hear it.

"Thank you, Saint Son!"

Dugu Bo thanked him gratefully.

Fang Fan then took out Aromatic Silk Beauty and Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid and offered them to Bibi Dong.

"Master, these two Immortal Herbs are for you!"

"What... do they do?"

Bibi Dong asked with curiosity. She could tell these two herbs were special.

"Aromatic Silk Beauty:

"It protects against all poisons and purifies every toxin.

"It stabilizes Soul Power and suppresses violent surges.

"It protects the heart, calms the mind, and weakens inner demons.

"Its pure, subtle fragrance masks sinister auras, lending an air of majesty and mystery.

"This Immortal Herb is perfect for you, Master."

Fang Fan explained.

"This..."

Bibi Dong's heart surged. Wasn't this exactly what she needed against the Rakshasa God's Evil Thought?

The poison from her two Martial Souls affected her too.

With this Immortal Herb, the backlash from her Martial Souls' poison and the influence of the Rakshasa God's Evil Thought might both be resolved.

It was practically made for her.

Of course, she hadn't tried it yet, so she couldn't be sure. "Excellent. And what does Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid do?"

"It strengthens the foundation, heals hidden injuries, slows erosion, and purifies Soul Power."

Fang Fan thought for a moment before answering.

"This..."

Bibi Dong thought this herb sounded wonderful too.

Years of erosion by Rakshasa Evil Thought and Divine Power had left her meridians riddled with tiny cracks and cold toxins.

Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid's gentle medicinal power would seep in slowly and repair them without irritation or conflict.

It could ease the agony of Divine Power backlash and make her meridians far more resilient.

It could purify her Soul Power as well. Wonderful.

"What a thoughtful disciple I have!"

Bibi Dong accepted the two Immortal Herbs and promptly put them away, delighted.

"When we get back, I'll reward you properly!"

Seeing how excited Bibi Dong was made Fang Fan happy too.

He had said he would give her two herbs, and he had.

"You're still kneeling? Get up and go! Qing'er and I are going to bathe together!"

Fang Fan shot Dugu Bo, who was still kneeling nearby, an annoyed look.

"Enjoying yourself down there? Hurry up and treat your granddaughter's serpent poison!"

"Heh... I suppose I was!"

Dugu Bo realized he was still kneeling. He rubbed his head and found that he had knocked a bleeding cut into his forehead.

He hurriedly stood.

"Thank you, Saint Son! Thank you, Your Holiness! Once I've dealt with the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison, I want to join Spirit Hall. Would you accept my family and me?"

He looked at Fang Fan, then at Bibi Dong.

Fang Fan blinked. That was all it took? He had only meant to repay Dugu Bo, yet now the man wanted to join Spirit Hall.

What an unexpected bonus.

He turned to Bibi Dong.

"You may join Spirit Hall as an Elder!"

Bibi Dong agreed on the spot and offered Dugu Bo the position.

That was her way. If talented people or geniuses wanted to join Spirit Hall,

she welcomed them all.

"Thank you, Your Holiness! Thank you, Saint Son!"

Overcome with excitement, Dugu Bo bowed his head twice more before turning and flying away.

Zhu Zhuqing stared in disbelief. That worked?

Just like that, Spirit Hall had gained another Titled Douluo Elder.

Spirit Hall was bound to soar.

I came to the right place.

Fang Fan suddenly took her hand.

"Let's bathe in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and practice our Martial Soul Fusion Skill! We can raise our Soul Power quickly and cultivate Ultimate Power!"

"Wouldn't that be a bit...?"

Zhu Zhuqing blushed, her face full of shyness. The Pope was right there, too.

Besides, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well held such terrifying energy. Wouldn't the two of them be reduced to bones if they entered it?

"It'll be fine. You'll take an ice-attribute Immortal Herb, and I'll take a fire-attribute one. You stay in the Ice Eye, and I'll stay in the Fire Eye. Then we'll cultivate using the Martial Soul fusion method we practiced before. We'll make incredible progress!"

Fang Fan spoke with confidence.