"Both of these methods treat only the symptoms. Grandpa Dugu, would you like to try something that addresses the root cause? It might resolve the Jade-Scaled Snake lineage's thousand-year-old hidden danger in one stroke." Chen Xiaojun spoke calmly, but to the Dugu grandfather and grandson, his words were full of temptation.
Dugu Lin looked at Chen Xiaojun and said with utmost solemnity, "Young Master Xiaojun, if you can resolve our clan's thousand-year-old hidden danger, the Dugu clan will follow your lead!"
Although this did not mean joining the Chen clan, it did mean placing themselves under Chen Xiaojun's command.
Beside them, Chen Cong and Zhu Yanfeng exchanged bewildered looks.
Chen Xiaojun looked at Dugu Lin, smiled, and explained, "Grandpa Dugu, I've only done a little research on this before. These are merely ideas, not necessarily correct. Let me offer them tentatively, and you can hear me out."
Dugu Lin nodded in understanding. "I understand, I understand. You couldn't possibly have spent your spare time researching our Dugu clan's problems specifically." His tone was that of a man who had found a straw to clutch at to save his life.
Chen Xiaojun continued, "There are three approaches to treating the root cause. See whether you think they're feasible."
"Three, no less!" Upon hearing this, Dugu Lin immediately focused all his attention on listening. He knew his clan's future might rest on these ideas.
"First, Grandpa Dugu, have you heard of Exotic Beasts?" Chen Xiaojun asked Dugu Lin.
Dugu Lin's brows furrowed slightly, as though he were recalling what he knew about Exotic Beasts. "Exotic Beasts? Those beasts that aren't classified as Soul Beasts and follow a purely physical path?"
"Yes." Chen Xiaojun nodded, confirming Dugu Lin's answer. "According to written records, Exotic Beasts are extremely rare. They scarcely cultivate Soul Power