Three conditions

This old fellow really couldn't wait.

Dai Mubai was not particularly surprised to see Dugu Bo come out in person to welcome him.

After all, his life and his granddaughter's were at stake, so his anxiety was understandable.

It was just that this gesture of his might bring Dai Mubai a little trouble.

The Heaven Dou Empire's only Titled Douluo serving as an Enshrined Douluo had personally come out to welcome a young man. Something like this was very likely to draw the attention of interested parties.

But having already come this far, he naturally would not leave over such a small matter.

"Greetings, Your Eminence. My teacher asked me to convey his regards."

Dai Mubai stepped forward and respectfully performed a noble's salute.

Although he had been beating Dugu Bo senseless a few years ago, he was now only a One-Ring Soul Master. He still needed to show the respect due to the strong.

Taking the initiative to disrespect the strong for the sake of so-called integrity, without a powerful backer of one's own, was simply courting death.

"Good, good. My young friend, please, come in."

The moment Dugu Bo looked at Dai Mubai, he welcomed him with a smile and gestured for them to enter the residence.

At that moment, Dugu Bo looked nothing like the eccentric, overbearing Poison Douluo people described.

The reason for Dugu Bo's attitude was simple.

This youngster's teacher was an extremely powerful Titled Douluo.

So powerful that Dugu Bo could not withstand even a single exchange.

That alone would not have been enough to make Dugu Bo treat him this way. Most importantly, that senior had said back then that when his disciple came calling in the future, he would bring an antidote capable of completely resolving the Dugu Family's snake venom problem.

Dai Mubai followed Dugu Bo into the residence and took a seat in the reception hall.

Dugu Bo had long since instructed the servants to receive them with the most distinguished etiquette.

"May I ask your name, young friend?"

After sitting down, Dugu Bo looked at Dai Mubai, his face wreathed in smiles.

As for Black Panther, he ignored the Soul Douluo outright.

The difference in how he treated the two was very obvious.

Naturally, Black Panther dared not object in the slightest.

At that moment, he grew even more curious about just what sort of existence the Titled Douluo behind this Third Prince was.

For Dugu Bo to treat him this way, mere strength could no longer explain it.

"Black Panther, thank you for all your efforts traveling these past few days. Find somewhere to meditate and recover your Soul Power."

Rather than answer Dugu Bo directly, Dai Mubai looked at Black Panther beside him.

He had initially kept Black Panther at his side as a precaution.

Even if there was only the slightest chance of something unexpected happening, he still had to take precautions.

If Dugu Bo tried anything, Black Panther's cultivation would allow him to buy some time, enough for Dai Mubai to leave.

Now that the various signs had made Dugu Bo's attitude clear, having Black Panther leave for a while would not be much of a problem.

Besides, if something really did happen, he had a trump card to deal with it. He simply would not use it unless he had no other choice.

"Young master..."

Black Panther hesitated, then saw a trace of coldness emerge in Dai Mubai's eyes.

Not daring to do anything further, he hurried away.

"To answer Your Eminence, I am Dai Mubai, from the Star Luo Imperial Family. This journey could be considered an escape from the imperial family, as well as a chance to gain experience in accordance with my teacher's wishes."

Dai Mubai rose again to explain.

"The Star Luo Dai Family."

Hearing Dai Mubai's answer, Dugu Bo frowned slightly.

At the end of the day, he was still an Enshrined Douluo of the Heaven Dou Empire.

"You need not worry, Your Eminence. Before I came, my teacher said that no matter how the situation changes in the future, he would not put you in a difficult position between the Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou."

Noticing Dugu Bo's misgivings, Dai Mubai hurried to explain, also heading off a potential risk.

"In that case, this old man thanks that senior."

"I wonder whether your teacher gave you any instructions before you came, my young friend."

Compared with anything else, Dugu Bo cared more about the snake venom afflicting himself and his granddaughter.

As long as the snake venom could be completely dealt with, nothing else was a problem.

"My teacher gave me two solutions. The first is to completely eliminate the snake venom in you and Miss Dugu. You would only need to honor the original agreement and let me take away the items I need."

"The other would not only eliminate the snake venom in you and Miss Dugu, but also completely resolve the Dugu Family's snake venom problem in the future, addressing the very nature of the Dugu Family's Martial Soul at its root."

"If you choose the latter, Your Eminence, you will need to agree to help me with three things and swear on your Martial Soul not to divulge the method for resolving the snake venom problem."

"Of course, these three things will absolutely not go against your own wishes. I can tell you what they are right now."

Dai Mubai did not immediately explain what those three things were. He stopped there and quietly watched Dugu Bo, waiting for his choice.

As for why he had arranged things in such a complicated fashion back then, the reason was simple. With certain things, taking a roundabout route through a few procedures could lend them greater credibility.

"Tell me about these three things you mentioned."

Dugu Bo had already made up his mind. Naturally, he would choose the latter.

But he still wanted to establish what three things Dai Mubai wanted him to do first.

"Since you already know my identity, Your Eminence, you should know the succession rules of our Star Luo Imperial Family. I have effectively escaped, so I will be living within the Heaven Dou Empire for quite some time. If the Heaven Dou Imperial Family makes a move against me during that time, I hope you can keep me safe."

"As for the second matter, it concerns the Soul Master Tournament. I will not be participating in this one, but I will very likely take part in the next. When that time comes, I hope you can protect me. Of course, if something unexpected really does happen and the risks exceed what you can bear, you may stay out of it."

"The third matter is also very simple. If the Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou go to war one day, Your Eminence must not use your poison on the battlefield."

Dai Mubai stated the three things he wanted done. The third involved another matter he was planning. Whether it would prove useful in the future would depend on the circumstances.

"Agreed!"

"I, Dugu Bo, swear on my Martial Soul that as long as you can help my Dugu Family completely eliminate the threat of snake venom, I will do everything in my power to fulfill the three things I agreed to today, and I will never divulge the method of detoxification. If I break this oath, may my Martial Soul shatter and bring about my death."

After hearing Dai Mubai's requests, Dugu Bo swore directly on his Martial Soul.

This greatly surprised Dai Mubai.

Even Tang San hadn't received this sort of treatment from Dugu Bo in the original timeline, had he?

Had I beaten him too badly back when I was still Xiong Jun?

"Thank you, Your Eminence."

"Without further delay, let us set out for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well now."

Dai Mubai had no intention of remaining in Heaven Dou City for long.

Ultimately, the experience had still left something of a shadow over his heart.

The last time he had come here, he had encountered Qian Daoliu, which had given him quite a fright.

Now that he had met Dugu Bo on this visit, he could finally rest completely at ease.