The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well not only suppresses certain toxins, but the powerful dual-element energy also causes intense shock to the human body.
If one stays inside for too long, they will surely explode and die.
But this time, when Tang San saw Xiao Lin's nonchalant expression and felt how his own body mysteriously accepted the Ice and Fire energy, he was stunned.
He knew that Dugu Bo relied on the well to temporarily suppress his own poison.
But why weren't they affected by the energy's backlash?
He understood that Lin had a special soul power and a dantian capable of accepting all elemental attributes.
But what about him?
Could it be that the Blue Silver Grass spirit actually liked this place?
Tang San suddenly became excited. This might be his way of becoming immune to both ice and fire attributes—perhaps without even needing to obtain new spirit rings to achieve it.
Since gaining powerful vitality through his martial spirit, Tang San hadn't really considered harvesting the two rare herbs from the well.
He knew that ice and fire immunity meant nothing in the face of a Limit Attribute Soul Master—a fact that Xiao Lin had told him. Limit Attributes gave a soul master overwhelming power over those of the same type.
So all Tang San wanted was to grant his Blue Silver Grass some resistance to ice and fire—he would be satisfied with that. As for everything else, he planned to use other immortal herbs to supplement it.
After all, his current goal was to enhance the vitality of his martial spirit as much as possible—ideally evolving into the Blue Silver Emperor.
At the same time, Xiao Lin was thinking similarly. He kept up a casual appearance while secretly casting sidelong glances at the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum.
That immortal herb would greatly benefit his martial spirit.
Its adaptability would be maxed out, and might even trigger a spirit evolution.
Suppressing the desire in his heart and the call of the Coiling Dragon Rod, Xiao Lin was about to casually show off.
"Ahem!"
After a few coughs, Xiao Lin successfully drew Dugu Bo's suspicious gaze.
"Honored Dugu Bo, I originally had only a 50% chance of curing your poison. But now, after seeing these immortal herbs, I'm 80% confident."
As soon as Xiao Lin finished, Dugu Bo nodded in agreement. His herb garden did contain many plants even he didn't fully understand.
In fact, Xiao Lin claiming 80% was more believable to him. If he'd claimed 100%, he wouldn't have trusted him at all.
"What about Yan Yan then? How will you treat her?"
"For Miss Dugu Yan, the success rate is of course 100%, as long as we resolve the issue with her martial spirit."
Xiao Lin's words stirred slight suspicion in Dugu Bo, but when he saw Xiao Lin's confident face, he decided to believe him for now.
"Then go ahead. Tell me how to cure mine and Yan Yan's poison."
Dugu Bo's expression softened, and his tone eased slightly.
"San, your turn."
Instead of answering directly, Xiao Lin motioned for Tang San to explain first.
"I have three ways to treat your poison."
With his expertise and the help of immortal herbs, Tang San was now brimming with confidence.
"First method: those two herbs in the well. They are extremely poisonous immortal-grade treasures, but if taken together and absorbed using a special method, they can purge all toxins from your body—transforming you into someone immune to water, fire, and all poisons."
Dugu Bo immediately rejected this first method.
He had already given up on the idea of breaking through again. If he lost his most prized toxic arts, how would he remain the Poison Douluo? He might even be defeated by a powerful Soul Douluo.
"I'll pass on that one."
Tang San secretly smirked. If you don't want it, then it's ours.
"Second method: Either Lin or I could absorb the two herbs, and then use our detoxified blood—mixed with other herbs—as the base medicine to slowly relieve your poison."
"That's too slow. Not an option for now."
Dugu Bo thought about how he had essentially held Lin and Tang San captive. He didn't want to constantly beg them for medicinal blood—how would he maintain any authority?
Sure, being a bodyguard was fine, but it had to be with dignity.
A lost bet was a lost bet. But begging them every time? That would be too humiliating.
"Third method: Transfer your poison into your martial spirit or into a spirit bone. Master Xiao Yan once said that your poison originated from your martial spirit and soul rings. Only by returning the poison can it be neutralized. As for the spirit bone, it's more practical. As long as it hasn't reached its limit, you can keep storing poison in it."
"What happens when it reaches the limit?"
Dugu Bo, familiar with martial spirit theory, found this third method more believable.
If it had been that simple, though, he wouldn't have suffered for so long. Still, using a spirit bone as storage seemed more reliable.
"When it hits the limit, the stored poison will explode all at once—and you'll die instantly."
Xiao Lin added coolly.
"Actually, both the second and third methods are viable. The second is slower, but safer. The third is best if you can find an external spirit bone that absorbs poison and grows stronger over time. That would solve the issue completely."
After hearing this, Dugu Bo nodded in agreement.
An external spirit bone was indeed a good solution—but where would he find one?
"If you're worried about not finding one, consider the Man-Faced Demon Spider. They have a higher chance of dropping external spirit bones. Just be as ruthless as possible when hunting them—this increases the odds of dropping one."
Although Xiao Lin no longer needed the Man-Faced Demon Spider's bone for himself, he could offer it as a gesture of goodwill.
Surely Dugu Bo would be touched by his kindness.
"Alright, I've noted all that down."
Given his strength, Dugu Bo had a decent chance of acquiring a few low-grade bones.
At least now, he no longer had to worry about Yan Yan's safety.
As for the external spirit bone—he remembered that clearly:
"If a Man-Faced Demon Spider really drops an external spirit bone, then I'll consider your bet won."
Dugu Bo's expression relaxed, and he added with a nod:
"Fine. Use whatever herbs you need. I'll go explain the situation to Yan Yan and be right back."
Just as Dugu Bo was about to go prepare a spirit bone for Dugu Yan, Xiao Lin called out again.
"Honored Dugu Bo, why the rush?"
Xiao Lin's question made Dugu Bo stop and turn back, only to see the confidence on Xiao Lin's face.
"Who said we only had three methods?"
As soon as Xiao Lin said that, Dugu Bo's eyes widened. His emotions were a roller coaster.
As expected of Master Xiao Yan's student—he has even more methods?
"Honored Dugu Bo, have you heard of the soul core?"
"Soul core?"
Xiao Lin's words left both Dugu Bo and Tang San stunned.
One had encountered it but didn't understand; the other had heard of it but didn't know how to form it. Both looked eagerly at Xiao Lin.
"If you can form a soul core inside your body, your strength will not only increase significantly, but your toxic abilities will be greatly enhanced."
"Hiss...!"
Dugu Bo couldn't help but gasp.
"What is a soul core?"
he asked, unable to contain his curiosity.
"It's a condensed, solidified form of soul power—continuously rotating and compressing the body's energy. Not only does it speed up recovery, but it can absorb toxins and prevent their eruption."
When Xiao Lin finished, Dugu Bo seemed to recall his own poison pill.
Could it be that the poison pill was a proto-soul core?
With that thought, Dugu Bo spat out a bright green poison pearl from his mouth.
(End of Chapter)