Chapter 61: The Temptation of Spirit Evolution
"Eight-Angled Mysterious Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot?"
Dugu Bo was stunned when he heard Mu Hui's words. The Land of Ice and Fire—wasn't that referring to his medicine garden? And the Eight-Angled Mysterious Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot—weren't those the two herbs, one ice and one fire?
Could it be that the other party knew about his medicine garden and framed him here? But that was impossible. His medicine garden had never been exposed, and this kid couldn't possibly know about it.
However, just in case, Dugu Bo prepared to intimidate Mu Hui again. He snorted coldly and said, "I think you're really crazy. You want me to let you go just because of a legend you don't even know is true? Besides, even if the legend is true, now I know it. Can't I just kill you and be done with it? What can you do now?"
However, Mu Hui looked at Dugu Bo as if he were a fool and said, "Senior Poison Douluo, you don't think there are no conditions for picking and using these special herbs, do you? If you really kill me, then I've misjudged you and overestimated you."
Mu Hui's words made Dugu Bo's old face flush. He was... he was indeed being a little stupid. But on the surface, he still refused to admit it and said, "So, you know how to pick and use them?"
Mu Hui nodded and said, "Of course. But you have to release my teachers first. Otherwise, I won't tell you. You can keep me here as a hostage. If you find out I'm lying, you can kill me. I'm a thirteen-year-old level 40 soul master—should be enough of a hostage."
Although his memory wasn't very clear, he still vaguely remembered the method for picking and consuming the two immortal herbs. Even if he didn't know for sure at this moment, he had to make it up clearly—otherwise, it would be difficult for them to leave here alive.
There was no choice. Who told them to be unlucky enough to meet Dugu Bo?
Thinking of this, Mu Hui sighed inwardly. He had originally thought that with this lineup, even if they encountered a 70,000-year-old soul beast, they could still escape. But he hadn't expected to run into Dugu Bo.
Hearing this, Dugu Bo rubbed his chin and started thinking.
A thirteen-year-old level 40 soul master was indeed shocking. He had never heard of someone reaching that level at such an age.
After thinking for a while, Dugu Bo said, "Hmph! Who do you think I am, Dugu Bo? I said I'd let them go after three moves, but you can't leave. You must follow me for one day until my poison is resolved. If I die before finding the two immortal herbs, you'll be buried with me."
"Okay, I agree to this condition."
At that moment, Mu Hui laughed inwardly. The old man was still pretending? The Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire were right next door, yet he acted like he might never find them in his life.
After saying that, Dugu Bo grabbed Mu Hui and rushed into the poisonous fog.
Seeing this, the teachers of Divine Wind Academy looked at each other, and Feng Yi even asked Feng Qingcang directly, "Dean, Mu Hui was captured by Dugu Bo. What should we do?"
At this moment, everyone in Divine Wind Academy felt very guilty. As teachers, not only had they failed to protect Mu Hui, but they also had to rely on him. In the end, he was even captured by Dugu Bo to save them.
"Calm down first. The other party seems to need something from Mu Hui, so it shouldn't be dangerous for him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have helped me detoxify. Let's wait and see. If it doesn't work out, I'll have to ask for help from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tiles Sect and see if they're willing to step in."
Feng Qingcang was also very anxious. What else could he do? Without a Titled Douluo as backing, how could they possibly resist? Now, his only option was to go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tiles Sect. With Mu Hui's talent, if nothing went wrong, he could easily become a Titled Douluo. With their desire for talent, they should be willing to help.
But what worried him the most was that Mu Hui might be harmed by Dugu Bo in the process. A dead genius is no longer a genius. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tiles Sect would not fight a Titled Douluo for a dead genius.
Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire
"This… Is this the legendary Yin-Yang place of ice and fire?"
Mu Hui looked at the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire that appeared in front of him and exclaimed in surprise.
Seeing Mu Hui's shocked expression, Dugu Bo couldn't help but show a glimmer of pride in his eyes and said, "Hehe, that's right, kid. This is the legendary Yin-Yang place of ice and fire that you've heard of. But now, it's just an old man's medicine garden."
"Alright, tell me—how to pick the Eight-Angled Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Delicate Sparse, and how to use them?"
However, upon hearing this, Mu Hui didn't immediately reveal the method of picking and using them. Instead, he said to Dugu Bo, "Before using the Eight-Angled Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Delicate Sparse, I think there's something I should remind you of, senior—just in case you regret it later."
"What is it?"
Sensing that there might be an unexpected situation, Dugu Bo asked urgently.
Mu Hui explained, "The Eight-Angled Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Delicate Sparse grow in this Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire. After taking these two immortal herbs, your body will become like a miniature Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire. While you'll become immune to all poisons, your poison skills might also dissipate."
"What!? Are you kidding me?"
Dugu Bo was instantly enraged. His poison skills were the source of his power. If those skills disappeared and he lost the aid of poison, it would be questionable whether he could even defeat a Soul Douluo.
"Don't be hasty, senior. I haven't finished yet."
Seeing Dugu Bo so agitated, Mu Hui was a little speechless but continued, "Although your poison power may dissipate, the Eight-Angled Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Delicate Sparse are extremely poisonous themselves. After eating them, you might gain an even stronger ice-and-fire poison and become immune to both elements. With the help of these two immortal herbs, your Spirit might evolve again, and your soul power could increase by several levels. There's a chance you could become a Super Douluo."
After saying that, Mu Hui looked at Dugu Bo and continued, "Of course, you could also give these two immortal herbs to someone else to consume. Their blood would then be able to cure your poison. But the Eight-Angled Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Delicate Sparse are rare beyond compare—possibly the only ones in the entire Douluo Continent. If you let someone else eat them, like me, then your life ends here."
"It's up to you, senior."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo bowed his head and began to ponder.
This was a gamble. If he won, his future would be bright, and he would no longer suffer from poison. If he lost, he might lose his strength, and his cultivation could plummet.
After an unknown amount of time, Dugu Bo suddenly said, "Hmph! Just two immortal herbs. What can they really do to me?"
Hearing this, Mu Hui nodded. He already understood Dugu Bo's decision.
But think about it—immunity to all poison, resistance to ice and fire, Spirit evolution, and the chance to become a Super Douluo. The pie that Mu Hui had painted was simply too tempting. Even a Titled Douluo would struggle to resist it.
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