At this moment, Yu Qingyuan's soul power surged like a tide, and strands of pale golden light flowed through his meridians, suppressing the deadly poison belonging to the Jade Phosphorous Scorpion outside his dantian, preventing it from corroding him in the slightest.
As the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts circulated, the Heavenly Eye in his mind slowly opened, and an invisible wave spread out, enveloping the entire camp—
Every subtle change, every breath, could not escape his perception.
Even if there were several thousand-year-old demonic spiders hiding in the grass in the distance, he could see them clearly and deal with any sudden situation at any time with just a thought.
As for the antidote, it was not just empty talk or intimidation—
Originally, relying on the Dharma image of the True Monarch of the Wondrous Dao and his understanding of the Great Dao of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts regarding pharmacology and the execution of primordial energy, he was confident that he could work with the immortal herbs to nourish the bloodline of the Dugu family and suppress the backlash poison.
Now that he has awakened his Heavenly Eye, he can directly observe the flow of the deadly poison in the bodies of Dugu Bo and his grandson. The dark red toxins hidden deep within his body are as clear and transparent as black and white on white paper in front of him, and can no longer hide from him!
Solving this problem is even easier than refining medicine or making soup; it's no exaggeration to say it's a piece of cake!
As for the secret guards sent by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, they had already been left more than ten miles away and were completely unaware of all the changes that had taken place here.
All of this, naturally, was also his arrangement—
"These people will only get in the way."
"Besides, with the Heavenly Eye protecting me, I can avoid whomever I want."
"The creatures on the outskirts of Sunset Forest are nothing but small fry; they pose no threat to me."
Only by being clean and decisive, without any hindrance, can one confidently and boldly test the capricious nature of the old poison master!
...
Time passed little by little.
A faint, fishy smell permeated the air, mingling with the intoxicating fragrance of herbs, creating an aroma that was both intoxicating and chilling.
Amidst the swirling purple light, the millennium-old soul ring finally embedded itself firmly into Xiaotian's body. A deep roar resounded throughout the forest, causing all the nearby soul beasts to cower and flee, no longer daring to peek out even slightly!
The roar gradually subsided, and the forest returned to silence, with only the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the treetops remaining.
The deep purple light of the soul rings on Xiaotian's body had been completely absorbed into its body. It lay quietly beside Yu Qingyuan, its silvery fur seemingly flowing with a faint purple hue in the dappled sunlight of the forest.
Dugu Yan tugged at her grandfather's sleeve and lowered her voice.
"Grandpa, who exactly is he?"
Dugu Bo glanced at his granddaughter, a hint of amusement flashing in his cloudy old eyes.
"Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, Jade Purity Origin".
"That... the legendary good-for-nothing young master?" Dugu Yan blurted out, then immediately covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
She looked at the boy sitting cross-legged, his back straight as a pine tree. Although he looked a few years younger than her, he exuded a composure and aloofness that did not match his age.
waste?
Then look at the spirit dog beside him, its aura surging and its ferocity terrifying. How could a piece of trash possess such a thing?
From the highly anticipated young master of a sect, to a despised good-for-nothing, and now to cultivating alone in this perilous forest...
How much suffering has he endured over the years?
In an instant, a strange emotion welled up in Dugu Yan's heart, a mixture of pity and indescribable heartache.
"grandfather..."
Dugu Yan's voice became even softer, carrying a hint of probing.
"Isn't our Heaven Dou Royal Academy team still missing a power-attack type Soul Master?"
"Look, his spirit dog is so handsome, his own strength must be quite formidable. If we could invite him to join our team..."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo chuckled, looking at his granddaughter with a half-smile.
"oh?"
"Just for the team?"
"I think you've fallen for him, haven't you?"
Dugu Yan's cheeks flushed bright red in an instant, like ripe fruit in the forest.
"Grandpa! What nonsense are you talking about!"
She lightly stomped her foot and stubbornly retorted.
"I...I'm doing this for the sake of the results of the Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies! The more powerful a contestant we have, the better our chances of winning!"
"Okay, okay, for the sake of the competition results."
Dugu Bo waved his hand, stopping teasing her, but his tone suddenly changed, and his expression became more serious.
"Let's not talk about this anymore, Yan'er."
Do you really think he can solve the problems that are getting between us, grandfather and grandson?
This is the most important issue right now.
Dugu Yan nodded vigorously without the slightest hesitation.
"able!"
Her tone was incredibly firm.
Dugu Bo looked at her and couldn't help but chuckle.
"You believe him even more than I do."
Dugu Yan looked up and asked in return, "And what about you, Grandpa?"
Do you believe it?
"I?"
Dugu Bo stroked his beard, his gaze falling on Yu Qingyuan again, his eyes filled with strange light.
I believe it too.
Seeing his granddaughter's puzzled expression, he spoke slowly, his voice tinged with emotion.
"The energy this kid has is incredibly convincing."
"That composure of having everything under control didn't seem fake."
"I've lived to such an old age and seen more people than you've eaten salt, but to have such magnanimity at his age is truly a rare sight in my life."
Dugu Bo paused slightly as he spoke, and the smile in his eyes faded a little.
What he was thinking was that if this young man could really cure the poison that had been passed down through generations in the Dugu family, it would be an immense favor. What was wrong with giving him his old life to repay him?
But if...
He was just creating a fuss to amuse the grandfather and grandson...
A faint, cold glint flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes, so quick it seemed as if it had never appeared.
He would teach this arrogant brat what the true poison of the Azure Phosphorus Serpent King really meant.
The conversation between the grandfather and grandson, though soft, quietly came to an end in the still forest.
Dugu Bo resumed his unfathomable demeanor, as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion in his mind.
But Dugu Yan's heart could no longer find peace.
Her gaze drifted uncontrollably toward the figure sitting cross-legged.
The boy closed his eyes, his aura steady and long, as if he had merged with the breath of the entire forest.
The dog, Xiaotian, beside him was idly swishing its tail and gently rubbing its head against its master's knee in an affectionate manner.
It was clearly a peaceful and serene scene.
Dugu Yan felt that an invisible force, like vines in the forest, was quietly entwining her heart, making her unable to resist wanting to get closer.
Closer.
As if possessed, she took a step.
One step, two steps...
Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow, watching his granddaughter walk toward Yuqingyuan as if in a dream, but he did not stop her. He simply crossed his arms and watched with great interest.
He wanted to see what this girl was up to.
(End of chapter)