Dugu Yan quickly rose to her feet.
Lu Ning likewise took his time putting his clothes back on.
That presence drew closer from afar.
In moments.
Dugu Bo's youthful, handsome figure appeared near the wooden cabin.
His clothes were stained with blood.
Deep exhaustion lurked in his eyes.
Looking toward the cabin, the tip of his nose twitched lightly.
"Yanyan is back?"
Dugu Bo pressed his right hand downward, toxins gathering in his palm. Clearly, at the slightest disagreement, he would strike and unleash a Soul Skill in an instant.
Dugu Yan's voice came from inside the cabin.
"Yes, Grandpa!"
"Lu Ning's method really does work quite well."
"Look~"
Dugu Yan pushed open the door.
She walked briskly toward Dugu Bo.
Lu Ning followed behind, but did not get too close to Dugu Bo. Dugu Bo's emerald-green eyes swept over Lu Ning before focusing on his granddaughter. He dispersed the toxins in his hand, and his Soul Power began probing the toxins inside Dugu Yan's body.
At first, he was somewhat cautious.
But as his Soul Power passed through Dugu Yan's meridians.
He relaxed completely.
"Hmm?"
"It really works!"
"How do you feel?"
Dugu Bo pressed for an answer, and Dugu Yan deliberately put on an obedient air. "Mm... I feel very good!"
"As the toxins shift, the symptoms in the parts of my body that used to feel uncomfortable have clearly eased."
"There's just one thing..."
"It takes me an instant longer to unleash my Soul Skills than before. Against Soul Masters at my level, I no longer have the advantage."
"To release toxins without a sound or trace, I'll have to rely on technique and misdirection."
Joy stirred in Dugu Bo's heart.
"With Grandpa here."
"Yanyan only needs some ability to protect herself."
"This young man... must be