They're All Mine

Dugu Bo looked toward him, and Chrysanthemum Douluo said:

"Of course. What Xiao Feng says is the same as what I say."

Dugu Bo's eyes shifted as he pointed at Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"Swear it."

Chrysanthemum Douluo glared, rolling his eyes irritably.

"Why are you acting like a child? Swear an oath? How did you even come up with that?"

Dugu Bo chuckled.

"With your temperament, you probably wouldn't break an oath. But this old man needs some peace of mind. Surely a Titled Douluo wouldn't be afraid to make even such a promise?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo's beautiful eyes widened. "Who are you calling an old man? You brat, you're several years younger than me!"

"Fine, I'll give Xiao Feng some face. I, Ju Yueguan, hereby..."

Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction and looked impatiently at Lin Feng. "When do we begin? Is there anything I need to prepare?"

Lin Feng smiled.

"Old Man Dugu, a contract must be fair and mutual. You should make an oath as well."

Dugu Bo paused, stroked his beard, and nodded slightly.

"That's true, boy. You suit my tastes quite well.

"If you truly can cure my poison, I wouldn't mind becoming friends with you sincerely.

"I, Dugu Bo, swear here and now that if the two of you can truly help the Dugu Family remove the hidden danger in our Martial Souls, I am willing to serve Spirit Hall for three years without a second thought!"

Lin Feng was somewhat moved. In terms of true temperament, Dugu Bo was indeed someone worth befriending deeply.

"Senior Dugu, my method requires certain special herbs. Since you've suffered from this illness for so many years, you should have accumulated some, right?

"Why not take them out for us to see? If there's anything we need, that would be ideal."

Dugu Bo frowned. What herb collection did he have? He had survived all these years solely by fighting poison with poison.

A few years ago, he had discovered a wild Herb Garden, but unfortunately, he did not recognize any of the medicinal herbs there.

After carefully selecting one and consuming it, the poison within his body had erupted instead. He had never touched the place again afterward.

He glanced at Lin Feng, wondering whether he should simply take them there.

That treasure land nurtured by heaven and earth clearly possessed a spiritual vein. The poisonous herbs he planted there grew exceptionally quickly, and it could even suppress the toxins within his body.

Wouldn't he be losing out too much by exposing it just like that?

Thinking of the lives of his grandfather, father, and grandson's generations, Dugu Bo gritted his teeth and said:

"I have a Herb Garden in Sunset Forest. I can take you there to have a look. There are many herbs inside."

Chrysanthemum Douluo looked thoughtful.

"A Herb Garden? You went all the way to Sunset Forest just to keep it there?"

Dugu Bo snorted. "That Herb Garden is where I truly reside. I only came here because of my precious granddaughter.

"You fake man, you still don't even have a son. What would you know!?"

"Heh, you're really asking for it."

Chrysanthemum Douluo had not cared much about such things before, but hearing it from Old Poison somehow made him furious.

"Stop, stop, stop. Senior Ju, let's go to the Herb Garden with Mister Dugu first. The sooner we resolve Mister Dugu's Martial Soul problem, the sooner Spirit Hall gains another great general."

Chrysanthemum Douluo lowered his right hand, which had been gathering Soul Power, and cast Dugu Bo a casual glance.

"Fine."

On the way to Sunset Forest, Dugu Bo spoke more than once.

"Boy, are you really certain you can solve my Martial Soul problem?"

"Of course, Senior. When it comes to researching Martial Souls, I have some confidence in myself."

"Oh?" Dugu Bo looked at Lin Feng. "You should only be around ten years old, yet you dare claim your Martial Soul Theory is so strong?"

Lin Feng and Chrysanthemum Douluo remained silent, wearing only meaningful smiles.

That gave Dugu Bo an even bigger headache. This feeling of being kept in the dark was quite unpleasant.

"We're here. The Poison Barrier I arranged lies ahead. This is the antidote. Take it first."

Dugu Bo took out a porcelain bottle before the two of them, swallowed a pill himself, then handed it to Lin Feng and Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Lin Feng did not hesitate and tipped his head back to swallow the medicine.

Chrysanthemum Douluo, however, hesitated for a moment before taking the pill.

Dugu Bo sneered. "Broken Chrysanthemum, you have less courage than a child."

Chrysanthemum Douluo snorted but said nothing.

"You wait here. I really don't feel safe letting a Titled Douluo enter alone."

Seeing Chrysanthemum Douluo's dark expression, Dugu Bo sneered. "I simply don't trust you, that's all. You're not the one who needs detoxifying, so why would you go in? We're only fetching some herbs."

Chrysanthemum Douluo crossed his arms. "As if I care. What good things could your Herb Garden possibly have?

"You're probably just treating worthless junk like treasure. Go on, go on!"

"Hm?" Dugu Bo was instead surprised to see Chrysanthemum Douluo agree so readily.

"You're not afraid I'll make off with this boy?"

"You're welcome to try. I'm just afraid you'll lose your life in the process."

Chrysanthemum Douluo leaned against a Big Tree and spoke boredly.

Dugu Bo glanced at Lin Feng and saw his bright smile. "It seems Spirit Hall values you greatly."

Lin Feng smiled faintly and blinked.

After passing through the Poison Barrier, winding through the path for several more miles, then crossing another Poison Barrier, they reached a cliff. Dugu Bo jumped down with Lin Feng.

During the descent, Lin Feng felt an exceptionally dense and pure spiritual aura rushing toward him.

He could not help but feel refreshed and invigorated. Even the Soul Power within his body increased slightly.

When they landed, even Lin Feng, despite being mentally prepared, could not help but let out a long sigh.

Within the valley lay a spring, with billowing vapor rising above it and forming a thin mist.

The red and white spring waters intertwined, yet remained clearly distinct. One released extreme heat, the other absolute cold, but they somehow coexisted in the same place.

It was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Lin Feng looked around.

A dazzling array of flowers nearly confused the eye. Having seen the herb illustrations at Chrysanthemum Douluo's place and possessing memories from his previous life, he quickly recognized them one by one.

Peerless treasures and Immortal Herbs filled his sight.

They're all mine... all mine...

Lin Feng shook his head, suppressing the stirring in his heart.

"Boy, begin. If there are herbs you need here, take them quickly.

"But let me warn you: don't be fooled by all these rare and exotic plants. They may look bright and beautiful, but that doesn't mean they can be used.

"This old man suffered greatly from them in his youth."

Lin Feng nodded.

Good thing you never tried the Snow-Colored Swan Kiss that grows alongside the Aromatic Silk Beauty.

Otherwise, the toxins in your body would probably have taken your life on the spot.

"Senior, may I pick the herbs in this garden myself?"

Dugu Bo raised a brow.

"If you have the ability, take whatever you can pick. But let me remind you, most of the herbs here are poisonous.

"If you die, I won't be responsible.

"And the energy contained within that spring is not something we humans can withstand. Don't go near it."

Lin Feng nodded. Dugu Bo had guarded this treasure mountain for so many years yet did not dare use it. What a waste.

Lin Feng had no intention of using the method of transferring the poison into a Spirit Bone to save Dugu Bo. That was the worst option.

In the original story, Tang San took at least twelve Immortal Herbs and all the High-grade Herbs without leaving even one for Dugu Bo. It was simply bandit behavior.

Ultimately, Dugu Bo's body problem stemmed from his Martial Soul. As long as his Martial Soul quality could be improved and his innate talent transformed, the problem could be solved once and for all.

As far as Lin Feng knew, among these Immortal Herbs, the earth-element Earth Dragon Golden Melon was especially suited to Dugu Bo.