In the main hall of Cloud Mist Mountain, everyone sat quietly, appearing more tense and serious than usual.
Over the past year, the five elders had basically increased their soul power by one to two levels. Lin Gong and Dragon Duke, who had the highest soul power, had both reached level 89. Niu Gao had reached level 86, Yang Wudi was level 84, and Bai He was level 83.
According to the current trend, two Titled Douluo could emerge in at most two years, and even Niu Gao might reach Titled Douluo within 5 years.
Yang Xiong was now level 50 and planned to acquire a Soul Ring after dealing with a private matter. Moreover, he might not return for a long time after going out this time, so he wanted to handle some things in advance, at least to reduce a hidden danger.
After Yang Xiong finished explaining everything, only Yang Xiong, Lin Gong, and Yang Wudi remained in the hall. The three of them were waiting quietly.
Just then, Lin Gong, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. "He's here!"
Indeed, as Lin Gong's words fell, a figure slowly walked in through the hall entrance.
This person was thin, with dark green hair, and even his eyes were green. A certain green aura emanated from him. This person was Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo's expression was indifferent. "Lin Gong, why did you specifically invite me to Cloud Mist Mountain? This old man's time is very precious. If you disappoint me, you know my temper."
Lin Gong smiled. "Dugu Bo, I invited you here for an important matter. On one hand, it's to clear up some of your doubts, and on the other hand, I want to help you."
Dugu Bo snorted. "What doubts do I have? Besides, I don't need you people to help me. Are you saying these words to mock me?"
Lin Gong shook his head. "This time, it's not mainly me looking for you, it's Yang Xiong."
Only then did Dugu Bo notice the seating arrangement of the people present. Yang Xiong was sitting in the main seat in the center, Lin Gong and Yang Wudi were sitting on the left, and the seats on the right were empty.
Yang Xiong bowed slightly. "Senior Dugu Bo, long time no see. Since we parted at the last Soul Master Competition, Senior's demeanor is still the same."
Dugu Bo said, "Yang Xiong? You are Yan Zi's classmate from Heaven Dou Royal Academy back then. I still have some impression of your performance in the Soul Master Competition. I didn't expect you to have a good relationship with the single-attribute families, relying on the power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"It's a pity that I don't care about any of you or anyone else. Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect doesn't dare to underestimate me."
Yang Xiong quickly said, "Senior is overthinking. I invited Senior here for an important matter. It's very significant, which is why I took the liberty of inviting you."
Dugu Bo snorted. "Just a little brat who hasn't even reached Soul King. You should know the price of playing tricks on me. Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might not be able to protect you then."
Yang Xiong didn't say anything and directly took out a Lead Box from his person. Inside was actually a ten-thousand-year Soul Bone.
Yang Xiong had taken this from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Treasure Vault. Now, many of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's resources were available for him to use, so taking a ten-thousand-year Soul Bone was nothing.
A trace of doubt appeared on Dugu Bo's face. "Kid, what do you mean by this? Although Soul Bones are rare, this old man is not someone who hasn't seen the world."
Yang Xiong bowed. "This junior just wants to apologize to Senior. This Soul Bone is just a gift of apology."
Dugu Bo sneered. "You should first tell me how you offended me, so I can decide whether to forgive you."
Yang Xiong said, "To be honest, about three or four years ago, when I was training in Sunset Forest, I accidentally encountered a patch of poisonous mist. I have had some research on poisons since I was young, and I was very interested in that poisonous mist at the time, so I ventured in."
Dugu Bo was instantly furious. "So it was you, you bastard! Everything in my Herb Garden was stolen back then. I swore to tear the thief into ten thousand pieces, and it's useless even if you are from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Dugu Bo's soul power flickered, and he instantly transformed into a giant Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, with 9 Soul Rings appearing simultaneously. The aura of a Titled Douluo immediately put immense pressure on everyone.
But at the same time, Lin Gong and Yang Wudi also displayed 8 Soul Rings, subtly confronting Dugu Bo.
And Lin Gong quickly spoke. "Dugu Bo, let's talk things through. Yang Xiong is the disciple of Sword Bone Douluo. You don't want both sides to resort to force, do you?"
Dugu Bo roared, "Are you threatening me? I think Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo had better find new disciples. No one can stop me today."
Lin Gong also roared, "Dugu Bo, we just want to discuss and compensate. Otherwise, even if we don't say anything today, can you find out?"
Dugu Bo was momentarily speechless upon hearing this. It seemed he was well aware that with two top-tier Soul Douluo present, it would be impossible to kill Yang Xiong without a sound.
Moreover, as Lin Gong had said, although he was a Titled Douluo, the gap between him and the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo was quite significant. If he really killed their disciples, the consequences might be more than even Dugu Bo himself could bear.
Only then did Dugu Bo retract his Martial Soul and Soul Rings and sit down directly.
"I'd like to see what method you have to appease my anger. Otherwise, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can collect your corpse."
A cold sweat broke out on Yang Xiong's face. "Senior, I only entered out of curiosity back then. Seeing so many Spirit Herbs in the Sunset Forest, I thought they were ownerless, so I harvested them all. I didn't expect this to be your home, Senior."
"Recently, I heard that you have a Herb Garden in the Sunset Forest, Senior, and only then did I realize I had caused trouble. I've been trying my best to make amends recently. I hope you can give me a chance, Senior."
Dugu Bo's face showed displeasure. "Your attitude is good, but appeasing my anger is not something a mere ten-thousand-year Soul Bone can accomplish."
Yang Xiong didn't dwell on it. He took out another Jade Box from his person. Inside the Jade Box was a very strange flower with seven petals, each a different color.
"Senior, this is the Jade Scale Seven Marvel Flower. It is a treasure I obtained from your Herb Garden back then. Perhaps it can resolve the confusion you are currently facing, Senior."
Dugu Bo's face became extremely strange. "You want to use my things to compensate me, kid? Isn't that putting the cart before the horse? This will only make me hate you more."
Yang Xiong didn't continue speaking but glanced at Yang Wudi beside him. It was his turn to speak now.
Yang Wudi suddenly burst into laughter. "Dugu Bo, although you are a Titled Douluo, this old man is not afraid of a dying person like you. If worst comes to worst, we can go outside and fight one-on-one. I want to see just how strong you Titled Douluo are."
Dugu Bo's face turned cold. "Yang Wudi, what do you mean by that? Aren't you afraid I'll slaughter your Breaking Clan?"
Yang Wudi said, "My Breaking Clan is skilled in refining medicine and poison. I see your hair is dark green, and even your eyes are dark green. You emit a foul smell. From your appearance, you must be severely poisoned. Perhaps you'll die before you even make a move."
Dugu Bo's expression changed. "Audacious! How dare a mere Soul Douluo speak to me like that? Are you tired of living?"
The two seemed about to start arguing. Lin Gong quickly interjected, "Dugu Bo, let's be frank. We specifically invited you here this time to help you resolve the issue of your Martial Soul's poison. Consider this a way for both sides to resolve past grievances."
Only then did Dugu Bo calm down. Without any advantage in strength, he wouldn't really fight head-on.
Moreover, he was also aware that there were three top-tier Soul Douluo outside, and even two Titled Douluo from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect thirty miles away. If they really started fighting, he might genuinely find it difficult to leave.
"Alright, tell me how you knew I was poisoned."
Yang Wudi smiled. "What's so hard to guess? While Poison-attribute Martial Souls are extremely rare, they are not nonexistent. However, in this world, besides you, Dugu Bo, basically no one can cultivate to the Soul Douluo realm, no matter how strong their early stage power is."
"And your eyes and hair are dark green, emitting an unusual aura. For someone like me who studies toxins, I can smell at a glance that you've been poisoned by the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor's own Martial Soul poison."
"Since learning you were poisoned, Yang Xiong and I have conducted some analysis and research and have come up with a method to help you resolve your Martial Soul's poison. Do you think this life-saving method is worth the medicinal herbs in your Herb Garden?"
Dugu Bo's face was uncertain. After a long time, he finally spoke. "Do you really have a way to resolve my Martial Soul's poison?"
Yang Wudi nodded. "After my research with Yang Xiong, to completely resolve your Martial Soul's poison, we have two methods, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied."
Only then did Dugu Bo speak. "Tell me about them. If you can really help me find a way to resolve my Martial Soul's poison, I can let the matter of the Herb Garden go."
Yang Wudi smiled. "Of course. When it comes to the study of poisons in this world, I, Yang Wudi, am definitely second to none."
"Speaking of your poison, as long as you consume this Jade Scale Seven Marvel Flower, not only can all the poison in your body be resolved, but there's even a certain probability that your Martial Soul will evolve."
"However, the Jade Scale Seven Marvel Flower is extremely precious. There's probably only this one left on the entire Douluo Continent. You're probably not the only one in your family who is poisoned, are you?"
Dugu Bo looked at the Jade Scale Seven Marvel Flower with a hint of longing in his eyes, but ultimately he spoke. "Tell me about your other methods as well. If they are truly feasible, at worst, this old man will owe you a favor."
Yang Wudi took the Soul Bone from beside Yang Xiong and handed it to Dugu Bo. "The second method is more troublesome. Your toxin should have already penetrated deep into your bones and cannot be expelled from your body. But if you have a Soul Bone within you, have you considered transferring the toxin onto the Soul Bone?"
"However, this means that aside from yourself, probably no one else, not even your family members, will be able to use this Soul Bone."
Dugu Bo's face showed great shock upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but murmur, "Soul Bone? Why didn't I ever think of transferring the poison to a Soul Bone? If this method is truly feasible, wouldn't my Jade Phosphorous Family never suffer from the pain of the Martial Soul's poison again?"
Yang Wudi continued, "Yang Xiong and I have recently developed a method of circulating energy to transfer toxins. However, your situation is quite special and requires your personal cooperation in the research. This means you, Dugu Bo, will need to stay at my Cloud Mist Mountain for a while."
Dugu Bo remained silent for a long time after hearing this before finally speaking, "Fine, Yang Xiong, I can let bygones be bygones regarding your theft of the medicinal herbs from my Herb Garden. But you'd better be careful from now on. If you dare trespass into my Herb Garden again next time, I will absolutely not go easy on you."
Yang Xiong quickly replied, "Thank you for your generosity, Senior. I will naturally act with more discretion in the future and will not dare to disturb you again."
After some discussion, the four of them, Yang Wudi took Dugu Bo to his alchemy place, seemingly to discuss the specific solution.
Meanwhile, Yang Xiong and Lin Gong breathed a sigh of relief, at least they no longer had to endure Dugu Bo's wrath.
Yang Xiong specifically chose this time mainly because he was about to embark on a long journey.
The outcome of this trip was unknown, and the duration was difficult to determine. Inviting Dugu Bo was partly to make a small amends for the past incident.
Another reason was to resolve some potential future troubles. This was an opportunity to let Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo communicate about the detoxification method and establish a certain level of friendship between them.
Furthermore, this was a chance to make Dugu Bo owe him a favor. In case Spirit Hall launched the Soul Hunting Operation prematurely one day, Dugu Bo could be considered a significant backup.
At that time, Spirit Hall sending ten thousand Soul Masters wouldn't make much difference, let alone another ten thousand. One must know that Dugu Bo was known as invincible in group battles.
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