Wang Xiaoming sensed the tension in Dugu Bo's words.
He had just noticed that there seemed to be other people inside the house, probably his son and daughter-in-law.
I wonder where that Old Poison sleeps at night... I digress.
I don't know if Dugu Yan is pregnant yet, but judging from the timeline, it should be quite a while.
Judging from how nervous he is, this pot of medicine must be very important.
I guess it's for one of them to use as an antidote.
Through these seemingly minor details, Wang Xiaoming quickly deduced the purpose of the medicine.
It couldn't possibly be a super-nutritious tonic soup.
"Old man, this medicine has no effect on your poison, what's the point of brewing it?"
As for this old man's alchemy skills... he's passable at making poisons, but judging from his actions in the original story, what antidote could he possibly know?
You might as well go find Yang Wudi.
Ah, no, right now, the Breaking Clan is still with the Clear Sky Sect, so they're indeed not easy to find.
Old Poison probably hasn't even heard of Yang Wudi. The current Yang Wudi is probably just a young man, a little older than Tang Hao.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo let out a disdainful snort.
"Hmph, brat, what do you know? My poison... is indeed unparalleled in the world..."
Wang Xiaoming's words made him somewhat delirious, and a surge of painful emotion welled up inside him, causing his voice to tremble slightly.
Yes, he's right, no medicine can work on his poison.
This medicine... is only for prolonging life.
Otherwise, there would be no need to be so cautious.
Seeing Dugu Bo's appearance, Wang Xiaoming felt a little reluctant to bully the old man.
He straightened up and said to Dugu Bo, "Old man, you don't need to be so confident. Your poison, at least, is useless against me."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was so angry he laughed.
What kind of brat is this, daring to spout such nonsense?
"Kid, I should commend you for getting here through the poison array, but that doesn't mean you can look down on the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison. The poison array you set up is just ordinary poison."
The terror of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison is beyond your comprehension!
He wasn't exaggerating.
Once the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison is released to form a poison array, no Soul Beast within a radius of a hundred miles will be able to survive. Whether it is a plant Soul Beast or a beast, nothing can grow there.
Even he himself could not survive for long under such a dense concentration of snake venom, which shows how terrifying the venom of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison is.
When he gets ruthless, he can even kill himself!
Upon hearing Dugu Bo's words, Wang Xiaoming's lips curled into a slight smile.
I'm not worried about him not believing me, I'm worried about him not reacting at all.
Once the bait is taken, everything will be fine.
"How about we make a bet? I bet your Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison won't work on me."
"A bet? I don't see any benefit in betting with you, kid."
Dugu Bo crossed his arms and looked at Wang Xiaoming with a scrutinizing expression.
He didn't continue the attack simply because the medicine pot was nearby, and he was hesitant to act rashly.
Did he really think he wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with this kid?
How dare they look down on him?
If Wang Xiaoming dares to leave this valley, Dugu Bo wouldn't even blink an eye if he were rewarded with a pool of Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison!
"Old man, if I lose, I'll leave. Isn't that what you want to see most?"
As he spoke, Wang Xiaoming reached out and patted the large pot, making Dugu Bo's eyelids twitch.
That bastard, has he already found out?
But soon, Dugu Bo calmed down, his gaze fixed on Wang Xiaoming's face, trying to see through him.
"Just say what your purpose is, don't give me this nonsense."
"Purpose? I've said it from the beginning, I'm here to offer warmth and assistance."
Wang Xiaoming shrugged, his face beneath the mask looking completely innocent.
Dugu Bo: "..."
I don't believe you!
The wariness in Dugu Bo's eyes did not diminish in the slightest.
He didn't believe in any free lunches in this world.
He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Alright, I agree. Where shall we compete?"
All we need to do is lure this kid away...
Wang Xiaoming, however, didn't care at all about Dugu Bo's purpose in agreeing.
You can't kill him by killing him, and Du Busi by poisoning him.
He has nothing to be afraid of.
Under Dugu Bo's watchful gaze, Wang Xiaoming snapped his fingers, Dimensional Wall instantly appeared behind him. With a single step, he vanished from his spot.
What!?
Dugu Bo's eyes widened.
So this kid's a space-age user? No wonder... he's as slippery as an eel.
This is going to be difficult. What if he finds out about Xin'er and Xiaoyu...?
Dugu Bo dared not think any further.
Right now, neither the timing, the location, nor the people are on his side.
"Old man, come with me."
Wang Xiaoming's voice came from the mountaintop nearby.
Dugu Bo instantly locked onto his location and, gritting his teeth, controlled his Martial Soul Avatar to climb up.
Upon reaching the summit, Dugu Bo stood with his hands behind his back on the snake's head, his emerald eyes filled with disdain.
If only this kid weren't a space-type user, he could really go all out and crush him!
"Kid, don't say I'm bullying you."
His voice was hoarse, carrying a chilling aura.
"I will only use three moves. If you can withstand my Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison venom, you will win."
Although he was confident in his snake venom, this guy was really strange.
All three moves were attempts to save face for themselves...
Otherwise, given the reputation of the Jade Phosphorus Snake Poison, which is said to kill upon contact, a single move would suffice.
Wang Xiaoming flexed his wrists, a hint of relaxed laughter in his voice. "Old man, are you sure? Actually, I wouldn't mind adding a few more moves."
After all, he still had plenty of time before Mirror found those people.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's lips twitched.
Three moves are enough for him to unleash his most powerful attack.
"Snort."
Dugu Bo snorted coldly, too lazy to say anything more.
He flicked his fingertips, and a wisp of almost invisible emerald mist quietly dispersed, merging into the surrounding air.
This is his Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison; contact with it is fatal, even a mere touch will result in death.
Even Titled Douluo wouldn't dare say they're completely immune to his poison.
In an instant, the poisonous mist surged like a living thing, as if it were about to solidify into a serpentine shape and fly towards Wang Xiaoming.
"The first move."
Dugu Bo began counting, his eyes sharp as knives.
Wang Xiaoming stood still, letting the aura wash over him.
The surrounding rocks and ground were swept by the poisonous fog, instantly producing a corrosive sound, and the charred marks left behind were shocking to behold.
The emerald mist had now enveloped Wang Xiaoming, completely surrounding him.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo's lips curled into a cold smile.
Even if you wear armor, what good is it? The longer you stay in his poison, the less immune your armor will be toxins, and it will eventually be completely eroded!
Just then, it seemed as if some kind of domain unfolded around Wang Xiaoming, rapidly expanding outwards from him.
Dugu Bo's snake venom was rapidly broken down; a moment later, it vanished as if blown away by the wind.
Seeing that his prized Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison was completely ineffective, Dugu Bo began to question the meaning of life.
"How... how is this possible?"