Taking the old poisoner as a servant and obtaining the Immortal Herb Compendium

Li Tianyuan watched the Serpent Emperor struggling on the ground and shook his head lightly. It seemed he had still overestimated the strength of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor's Martial Soul Avatar.

Against the Heavenly Demon Hand, this Martial Soul Avatar was utterly useless.

And its potent venom had no effect on the Heavenly Demon Hand, either.

The Heavenly Demon Hand had suppressed Dugu Bo's Martial Soul Avatar with ease!

"Old Poison, do you still want to fight me?"

Li Tianyuan spoke.

He had no intention of taking Dugu Bo's life. His main purpose in attacking this time had been to test the Heavenly Demon Hand's power against a Titled Douluo.

Judging by the results, the Heavenly Demon Hand's power was downright monstrous.

"No more fighting, Mr. Li. This old man admits defeat."

"Spare my life!"

Dugu Bo's voice rang out as he began begging for mercy.

Li Tianyuan smiled and withdrew the Heavenly Demon Hand with a wave.

Only then did Dugu Bo's Martial Soul Avatar emerge from the dirt. A moment later, he dispelled it and returned to his original appearance.

"Thank you for sparing my life, Mr. Li!"

Dugu Bo cupped his hands, his face filled with gratitude.

Battles between Titled Douluo were often brutal, especially when one side held an overwhelming advantage. The fact that his opponent had not killed him filled Dugu Bo with gratitude.

"There's no deep-seated hatred between us. There's no need to kill you!"

"But though you're spared death, you won't escape punishment!"

Li Tianyuan looked at Dugu Bo with a piercing gaze.

"Mr. Li, whatever your orders, just say the word. This old man won't refuse!"

Dugu Bo could tell that Li Tianyuan's strength was unfathomable. He suspected that the man might well be a Titled Douluo above rank 96, and his Martial Soul was highly unusual.

It actually countered his Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor.

Before such strength, he had practically no room to resist.

Whatever Li Tianyuan told him to do, he would do.

"You're an independent cultivator, aren't you?"

Li Tianyuan looked at Dugu Bo.

"That's right. I've never joined any sect or faction, nor have I joined Spirit Hall!"

Dugu Bo nodded lightly.

"Excellent. From now on, you'll be my servant. Are you willing?"

Li Tianyuan looked at Dugu Bo.

"A servant!"

Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically. He was a Titled Douluo, yet this man wanted him to become a servant.

"Unwilling?"

Li Tianyuan swept his gaze over him, his eyes turning somewhat cold.

After all, there could be enormous differences in strength even between Titled Douluo.

This was the way out he was offering Dugu Bo.

Now that he had money, it was time to build up a force of his own.

Dugu Bo was an independent cultivator. Taking him in might prove useful in the future.

"Yes, this old man is willing!"

After some thought, Dugu Bo resigned himself to his fate.

Being a servant was better than losing his life.

Besides, staying by this Mr. Li's side might even allow him to improve in the future.

"A wise man knows which way the wind blows!"

"Dugu Bo, at least you haven't gone senile!"

Li Tianyuan said with a slight smile.

"You flatter me, young master!"

Dugu Bo cupped his hands.

"Just keep calling me Mr. Li."

Li Tianyuan waved a hand.

"Yes."

Dugu Bo nodded lightly and stood respectfully to one side.

[Ding, the host has completed the system mission and obtained the Douluo Continent Immortal Herb Compendium. This compendium lists every immortal herb. Would you like to integrate it into the host's mind?]

[Yes.]

Li Tianyuan's eyes lit up. He had not expected such a treasure.

The next second, all the knowledge in the Immortal Herb Compendium appeared in his mind.

He closed his eyes to digest it for a moment, then a smile spread across his face.

"Excellent!"

Li Tianyuan felt rather pleased with himself.

With this Immortal Herb Compendium, none of the immortal herbs in the surrounding valley would escape his grasp.

"Mr. Li, what are you smiling about?"

Standing nearby, Dugu Bo was a little surprised. He felt that there was something mysterious about Li Tianyuan's smile.

Li Tianyuan glanced at him without saying much, then surveyed the surroundings. He immediately spotted quite a few immortal herbs.

"That's... Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!"

"And that's Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower!"

Li Tianyuan darted forward, calling out the names of one immortal herb after another.

Dugu Bo followed behind him and said in surprise, "These plants all have names?"

"Could all these plants be immortal herbs?"

"I've lived here for years. Have I truly had eyes but failed to see?"

Dugu Bo mocked himself. Although he was known as Old Poison, he knew nothing about immortal herbs.

He had merely thought the plants around him were poisonous things!

Only after a while did Li Tianyuan stop.

There were over a hundred kinds of immortal herbs around him, and probably more that he had yet to discover.

"This truly is a treasure trove!"

"You could say immortal herbs cover the ground!"

Li Tianyuan spoke with some emotion.

"Sir, were all the plants you just named immortal herbs?"

Dugu Bo caught up and asked quietly.

"That's right. They're all immortal herbs, and every single one is worth a fortune!"

Li Tianyuan nodded slightly.

"I truly had eyes but failed to see. I've lived here for years, yet I never knew these plants were immortal herbs!"

Dugu Bo had personally witnessed Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!

So he understood very well how valuable these immortal herbs were.

"You certainly did."

Li Tianyuan said.

This reminded him of something. In the original story, that old fellow Dugu Bo had been thoroughly hoodwinked by Tang San and had eventually even given him this place to grow medicinal herbs. Tang San had gained an enormous bargain.

Fortunately, this place belonged to him now!

"You're right to chastise me, sir."

Dugu Bo's aged face showed some shame.

If Li Tianyuan had not pointed them out, he would never have recognized these immortal herbs.

"From now on, this place belongs to me!"

"Dugu Bo, guard it well. Don't let anyone casually dig up even a single immortal herb from here. Understand?"

Li Tianyuan said sternly.

Dugu Bo nodded slightly, his expression serious as he patted his chest. "Rest assured, sir. I absolutely won't let any outsider take away a single immortal herb!"

As he spoke, however, the corners of his mouth turned slightly blue, his eyes grew an even deeper green, and his body trembled.

Dugu Bo's expression changed. He hurriedly sat cross-legged to treat himself.

"Young master, my poison has flared up. I need to bring it under control!"

Dugu Bo said helplessly.

"The poison from your Martial Soul has already seeped into your bone marrow, hasn't it?"

Li Tianyuan glanced at Dugu Bo.

"Yes."

Dugu Bo nodded slightly.

Li Tianyuan looked at him and thought for a moment before saying, "Here's a method for you. Find a Soul Bone and channel the poison in your body into it. That way, you can avoid being harmed by the poison while still using your poison arts when needed!"

"At other times, you can take immortal herbs to suppress the poison inside you!"

Li Tianyuan shared what he knew.

"Sir, will this method work?"

Dugu Bo asked, somewhat doubtful.

"Not just anyone is qualified to hear the method I've told you."

Li Tianyuan said with a cold laugh.

Old Poison realized he had misspoken and nodded firmly. "This servant will engrave it in his heart!"