Douluo, Qingmei Qianrenxue, Opening with Soul Ring Changing to Soul Vein 16

Chapter 16: All Mine, All Mine

Seeing Dugu Bo looking at him, Ju Douluo said:

“That’s natural. What Little Feng says is the same as what I say.”

Dugu Bo rolled his eyes and pointed at Ju Douluo.

“Swear on it.”

Ju Douluo glared, giving him a disgruntled look:

“Why are you like a child, needing a sworn oath? That’s ridiculous!”

Dugu Bo chuckled:

“Given your nature, you wouldn’t break a vow. But I need some psychological assurance. A titled Douluo shouldn’t be afraid to give even this small promise, should they?”

Ju Douluo’s beautiful eyes widened: “Who are you calling ‘old man’? You’re a few years younger than me!”

“Fine, I’ll give Little Feng some face. I, Ju Yueguan, hereby…”

Dugu Bo nodded with satisfaction, looking at Lin Feng eagerly: “When do we start? Do we need to prepare anything?”

Lin Feng smiled:

“Elder Dugu, the contract is fair and reciprocal. You should also make a vow.”

Dugu Bo was taken aback, stroking his beard before slightly nodding:

“Indeed. Boy, you’re quite to my liking. If you truly can cure my poison, I wouldn’t mind becoming genuine friends with you. I, Dugu Bo, swear here, if these two truly can solve my Dugu family’s martial soul problem, I will willingly serve the Spirit Hall for three years, with absolute loyalty!”

Lin Feng was somewhat moved. If we’re talking about true temperament, Dugu Bo could indeed be considered a friend worth befriending.

“Senior Dugu, my method requires some special herbs to work in conjunction. I imagine that, having suffered from this illness for so many years, you must have accumulated quite a collection, right? Why don’t you show me? If I need anything specific, it would be best.”

Dugu Bo frowned. Where would he have any accumulation of herbs? He had only managed to survive through using poison to counteract poison.

A few years ago, he had discovered a wild herb garden, but unfortunately, he didn’t recognize most of the plants. He carefully selected one and ate it, only for it to cause his internal toxins to erupt. After that, he never dared to try again.

He glanced at Lin Feng, pondering whether to directly take them there. That place, nourished by heaven and earth, clearly had a spirit vein. His planted poisonous herbs grew extremely rapidly and could suppress his internal toxins.

If he exposed it, wouldn’t he be at a disadvantage? Thinking of the lives of his three generations of family, Dugu Bo gritted his teeth and said:

“I have a herb garden in the Sunset Forest. I can take you there to have a look. There are many herbs inside.”

Ju Douluo mused:

“A herb garden? You wouldn’t place something so important far away in the Sunset Forest?”

Dugu Bo snorted coldly: “This herb garden is where I truly reside. I only came here for my precious granddaughter. You fake man, you haven’t even got a son yet, what do you know!?”

“Hey, I’ve got a bad temper.”

Ju Douluo didn’t usually care about such things, but hearing it from this old poison master made him inexplicably angry.

“Stop, stop, stop. Senior Ju, let’s go to the herb garden with Mister Dugu first. The sooner we solve Mister Dugu’s martial soul problem, the sooner we add a powerful general to the Spirit Hall.”

Ju Douluo lowered his soul-force-condensed right hand, lightly glancing at Dugu Bo:

“Fine.”

On the way to the Sunset Forest, Dugu Bo asked more than once:

“Boy, are you really sure you can solve my martial soul problem?”

“Of course, Senior. When it comes to the study of martial souls, I’m quite knowledgeable.”

“Oh?” Dugu Bo looked at Lin Feng: “You should be only around ten years old, yet you dare to say your martial soul theory is strong?”

Lin Feng and Ju Douluo remained silent, their faces filled with knowing smiles. This made Dugu Bo even more perplexed. This feeling of being kept in the dark was unpleasant.

“We’ve arrived. Ahead is the poison barrier I set up. This is the antidote. Take it first.”

Dugu Bo took out a porcelain bottle, swallowed a pill himself, and then passed it to Lin Feng and the other.

Lin Feng didn’t hesitate, taking the pill.

Ju Douluo hesitated for a moment before swallowing the pill.

Dugu Bo sneered: “Broken chrysanthemum, not even as courageous as a child.”

Ju Douluo snorted coldly without speaking.

“You wait here. I really can’t trust you, a titled Douluo, to go in there.”

Seeing Ju Douluo’s displeasure, Dugu Bo scoffed: “I simply don’t trust you, that’s all. It’s not you who needs detoxification, why should you go? It’s just to get some herbs.”

Ju Douluo crossed his arms: “As if I care. Your herb garden, what good things could it possibly have? It’s probably nothing but useless junk. Let’s go, let’s go!”

“Huh?” Dugu Bo was surprised by Ju Douluo’s ready agreement.

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll run away with this kid?”

“You can try. I’m just afraid you’ll lose your own life.”

Ju Douluo leaned against a large tree, bored.

Dugu Bo glanced at Lin Feng, who was smiling brightly: “It seems your Spirit Hall values him highly.”

Lin Feng smiled slightly, winking.

They passed through the poison barrier, winding their way for several miles, then passed through another poison barrier, arriving at a cliff. Dugu Bo and Lin Feng jumped down together.

During the fall, Lin Feng felt an unusually strong wave of pure and spiritual energy. He felt refreshed and his soul power even increased slightly.

Upon landing, even though he was mentally prepared, Lin Feng couldn’t help but sigh in amazement.

In the valley, a spring of water flowed, with rolling steam rising, forming a thin mist. In the spring, red and white waters intermingled, clearly distinct, emitting extreme heat and absolute cold, yet strangely coexisting.

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

Beautiful flowers, almost blinding him. Having seen herb illustrations with Ju Douluo and possessing his past life’s memories, he quickly recognized them all.

Incomparable treasures, celestial herbs, visible everywhere.

My goodness, it’s all mine…

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

“Boy, let’s begin. If there are herbs you need here, collect them quickly. But let me warn you, don’t be fooled by their appearance. Not all these rare and precious plants are usable. I’ve learned that the hard way in my youth.”

Lin Feng nodded.

Good thing you didn’t try to eat the Snow-White Swan Kiss that grows with the 幽香绮罗仙品 (Youxiang Qiluo Xianpin – a legendary, extremely rare herb). Otherwise, the toxins in your body would have killed you on the spot.

“Senior, can I pick the herbs in this garden myself?”

Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow:

“If you have the ability, go ahead and pick them. But let me remind you, most of the herbs here are poisonous. If you die, I’m not responsible. Also, the energy contained in that spring is not something humans can withstand. Don’t get near it.”

Lin Feng nodded. Dugu Bo had guarded this treasure trove for so many years, yet dared not use it – what a waste.

Lin Feng didn’t intend to use the soul bone method to detoxify Dugu Bo. That was a last resort.

In the original story, Tang San took at least 12 celestial herbs and all the top-grade herbs, yet didn’t leave a single one for Dugu Bo – a blatant act of robbery.

Dugu Bo’s problem, ultimately, is a matter of his martial soul. As long as the quality of his martial soul can be improved, and his aptitude altered, it will be a permanent solution.

As far as Lin Feng knew, among these celestial herbs, the earth-attribute Earth Dragon Golden Gourd is very suitable for Dugu Bo.

(End of Chapter)

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