"Hahaha."
Dugu Bo burst out laughing.
He knew he could not escape today.
Though unwilling to accept it, he could not surrender without a fight. He would fight to the death and drag someone down with him.
"Even if I die today, I'll make you learn what happens when you offend me!" Dugu Bo roared. Two yellow, two purple, and five black Soul Rings emerged at once.
The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Martial Soul appeared, its enormous body coiling upward as it roared at the four of them.
Poisonous fog billowed out.
"You really don't know the immensity of heaven and earth."
Yue Guan snorted coldly.
"Old Poison, since you want to fight, prepare to taste death."
As his opponent of many years, Yue Guan, like the others apart from Gui Mei, did not want to let Dugu Bo die so easily.
Joining Spirit Hall was the best choice.
Unfortunately, Dugu Bo was unwilling and insisted on going his own way.
Just as Yue Guan was preparing to strike, an abrupt voice reached their ears:
"You're deeply poisoned and at death's door. If you don't want to live, won't you at least think about your granddaughter?
"If you die, your granddaughter will be all alone. What will she do without you to rely on?"
Dugu Bo's imposing body shook, and his expression changed drastically as he looked toward the voice.
"Brat, how did you know?!"
He instantly withdrew the Soul Skill he had been ready to unleash and stared at Bai Guyue in disbelief.
He had never mentioned this to anyone. How did Bai Guyue know?
He revealed the secret in my heart in a single sentence. When did he find out?
"That's not important. What matters is your granddaughter. If you die, you die, but your granddaughter won't be so lucky."
Bai Guyue was certain that Dugu Bo could not possibly disregard his granddaughter.
He had been so furious just now only because he knew he could not get out alive and could only fight to the death.
"Brat, what exactly do you mean by all this?"
Dugu Bo was desperate to know.
Even a sliver of hope would do.
"It's simple. I can save your granddaughter, and I can save you too."
Bai Guyue's simple words stirred up stormy waves in Dugu Bo's heart.
Cure the poison.
As long as the poison could be cured, Yanyan could still be saved.
Dugu Bo was beside himself with excitement.
"Brat-no, Brother Bai, as long as you can cure the poison, I'll agree to anything."
Yue Guan was somewhat surprised to hear Dugu Bo suddenly speak so respectfully.
"Old Poison, you're a poison master yourself. How could you be poisoned?"
Dugu Bo said, "It's a long story. Besides, would you understand, you sissy?"
"Oh, for heaven's sake, you old poison, you're infuriating!"
Yue Guan was furious and wanted badly to punch Dugu Bo.
He was just begging for a beating.
"Who's arguing with you?"
"Brother Bai, you know how to cure the poison. How should it be done? Could you tell me?"
All Dugu Bo could think about now was curing the poison.
Once the poison was cured, Dugu Yan's life could be saved.
As for everything else, Dugu Bo did not care.
"There is a way, but the condition is that you join Spirit Hall. The one you serve won't be Spirit Hall, but me or Bibi Dong."
Bai Guyue made sure to emphasize that point.
He had to make certain Dugu Bo joined them. Otherwise, there was nothing to discuss.
"Brother Bai, I've lived most of my life. I understand that much."
Dugu Bo patted his chest and guaranteed that none of it was a problem.
"In that case, I'll help you cure the poison. The cure lies among these herbs."
"Herbs?" Dugu Bo pointed at the Immortal Herbs. "These alone can cure the poison?"
"Of course. These are Immortal Herbs, and the lake at the center is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, an even more priceless treasure. Otherwise, the poison in your body could never have been suppressed."
"Dugu Bo, you've been able to live until now and successfully break through to Titled Douluo thanks to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, haven't you?"
Bai Guyue spoke with clear and logical reasoning.
Dugu Bo nodded in admission.
He had to admit it. If he had found this place earlier, he might have died long ago. How could he possibly have had a chance to break through to Titled Douluo?
What he had not expected was that Bai Guyue actually recognized these Immortal Herbs.
Yue Guan, however, burst out laughing with a mocking expression.
"Old Poison, you had this place but didn't recognize these Immortal Herbs. What a waste of heaven's treasures! You're lucky you didn't eat them at random, or you'd have died long ago."
Dugu Bo's face darkened. "Yue Guan, no one will think you're mute if you don't speak. Shut up."
"Tsk, tsk. I hit a sore spot, didn't I?"
Yue Guan looked smug.
Bai Guyue ignored their bickering and walked slowly toward a spot beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Two Immortal Herbs appeared before him, pale green like jade. Nine thin ganoderma petals spread out in layers, and a faint golden glimmer flickered in and out of sight at the heart of each.
Bai Guyue gathered a layer of Soul Power over his palm to protect it, then bent down and picked an Immortal Herb. A fresh, delicate herbal fragrance instantly spread through the air.
Immediately afterward, he picked the other Immortal Herb.
After returning to the others, Bai Guyue held out the Immortal Herbs before Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo immediately hurried forward, his gaze fixed on the green ganoderma.
"Brother Bai, what is this Immortal Herb called? Can it... can it really cure the snake poison in Yanyan and me?"
Bai Guyue tossed him the Immortal Herb and said evenly, "It's called the Calamity-Clearing Spirit-Nurturing Ganoderma. It specifically cures poisons in the bloodline."
"Ordinary detoxifying Immortal Herbs either use their medicinal power to force the poison out, dispersing all your poison cultivation along with it, or they can only suppress it without eliminating the root.
"This one is different. It strips away only the hereditary snake poison rooted in your meridians and bone marrow, eliminating at its source the poison damage that has backfired on you for years.
"It also repairs the internal organs that have been corroded by the poison over the years and stabilizes the foundation of your Soul Power."
Bai Guyue paused, then added:
"After you absorb it, your poison power won't diminish at all. Instead, you'll be able to control it freely. Once you've finished absorbing this one, take the other back to cure your granddaughter's poison."
Beside them, Yue Guan clicked his tongue in amazement. "There's actually such an immortal treasure? It cures his poison without ruining his cultivation. It's practically tailor-made for an old poison like you."
Clutching the warm ganoderma, Dugu Bo looked up sharply at Bai Guyue, excitement and disbelief surging in his eyes:
"If it really works, my life is yours to command from this day forward!"
"Absorb it," Bai Guyue said indifferently.
Dugu Bo said no more. He sat down cross-legged and began eating and refining the Immortal Herb.
"Brother Bai..."
Yue Guan had just started to speak when he caught a look and immediately pulled Gui Mei aside.
"What is it?"
Bai Guyue was surprised. Why had he stopped halfway through?
"Of course Yue Guan won't say it. You've talked enough; it should be my turn now."
Bibi Dong wrapped her arms around Bai Guyue's waist and said softly, "Xiao Bai, I really didn't know your theoretical knowledge was so impressive. When it comes to being a grandmaster, Yu Xiaogang isn't even fit to carry your shoes."
"Let go!"
Bai Guyue gripped Bibi Dong's wrists with both hands and tried to pry them apart, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not.
Fine, he gave up.
Bai Guyue sighed.
"Look at you. Why do you have to be so put off by me?"
Bibi Dong chuckled twice.
"We'll soon be husband and wife, sharing the same bed and pillow. It's not good for you to be so put off by me. Otherwise, you won't even sleep well at night."