"Boy, you really have some skill."
"The old man's words carry weight. If you can truly save the girl, the old man will grant you three favors. So long as it's within my ability, I shall fulfill them without hesitation."
"As for the poison within me, save your energy. Focus everything on healing Yan first."
Dugu Bo stepped forward, his tone resolute and solemn, the gleam in his emerald eyes betraying a rare vulnerability beneath his fierce exterior.
His hair, still streaked with that characteristic toxic green, fluttered slightly in the breeze. A trace of desolation and weariness flashed across his sharp features—one that did not match the reputation of the terrifying Poison Douluo.
Dugu Bo's martial spirit was the Jade Phosphor Serpent, a top-tier poison-based beast spirit passed down his bloodline. Yet its strength came with a deadly cost—the self-corrupting toxin that infested its host. Even as a Title Douluo, he could not overcome the martial spirit's backlash. The venom had seeped into his bone marrow over the years, eroding him from within.
He had long resigned himself to a bitter fate.
His son—Dugu Yan's father—had also succumbed to the same poison. All his kin were swallowed by it. Dugu Yan was the only remaining light in his world. That was why he would do anything to save her—at any cost.
If curing her meant sacrificing his own recovery, then so be it.
"Grandpa!"
"If you're gone, what's the point of curing me?!"
Dugu Yan's eyes welled up, her voice rising as panic set in. In her heart, Dugu Bo wasn't just a guardian—he was her whole world.
"Senior," Yu Chen replied calmly, facing the duo with quiet confidence, "The toxin in your body far exceeds the girl's... but it can still be neutralized."
"It will take time—and consistency. But I propose this: during the detoxification period, how about accepting the post of College Consul at Shrek Academy? That would give you a formal identity and a safe place to reside."
As he spoke, Yu Chen's right palm lifted, summoning another spectral surge of jade-green energy. Unlike before, this energy manifested as a darker, more robust dragon-shaped aura—twisting with immense vitality.
Miaoshou Rejuvenation—Wonderful Hands Bring Renewal!
Because of Dugu Bo's superior cultivation, the energy required was denser, deeper, and more ferocious than what was used for Dugu Yan. The jade dragon was now forest green, pulsating with divine life force.
"No way! Brother Chen is going to heal that old monster too?"
Ma Hongjun stared in disbelief. Dai Mubai's expression tightened with tension.
Dugu Bo, a Title Douluo famed for poison mastery across the Heaven Dou Empire, was on a completely different level from Dugu Yan. Even Spirit Hall approached him with caution. And yet, Yu Chen was attempting to purify the impossible?
Whoosh—!
The energy dragon surged forward, entering Dugu Bo's body through his chest. The Poison Douluo didn't resist. He closed his eyes and allowed the force to penetrate him.
Once the divine energy entered, his entire body lit up in a muted green hue, radiating a sacred vitality.
The signature stench of his poison began to weaken subtly, replaced by a fresh, natural fragrance. The deep green of his hair faded slightly, proof that the toxins were being drawn out—though progress was slower than with Dugu Yan due to the sheer density and age of his poison.
But this change was real.
Dugu Bo's eyes snapped open, shocked.
Even his unparalleled knowledge of poison had never led him to such an effective treatment. Yu Chen had done in seconds what he couldn't achieve in decades!
"Consul of the Academy?" Dugu Bo repeated softly, a new light in his eyes.
"That's acceptable. But I will need a tranquil space."
For years, Dugu Bo had lived as a detached existence, unaffiliated with any sect or empire. But this offer aligned with his goal—to stay near his granddaughter, and now, perhaps even find a cure for himself.
Flander was stunned when he heard Yu Chen's proposal. He blinked for several seconds, then noticed Yu Chen's calm nod and quickly reacted.
"Aha—yes, of course! It would be an honor to have the esteemed Poison Douluo serve as our Consul! Truly, our Academy is graced today!"
He led Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan to their quarters, ensuring their accommodation was quiet and spacious.
"Brother Chen actually healed the poison of Poison Douluo!"
"He's not just strong—he's practically divine!"
"How can someone so talented also know such a profound healing technique?!"
Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others buzzed with admiration. The entire student body was caught in a whirlwind of whispers. Several female students cast Yu Chen glances full of awe—and admiration bordering on reverence.
Before today, Yu Chen was already considered an unmatched genius, bearing talent that surpassed even the Seven Devils.
But now they saw another side—his divine-level healing power.
To fight and heal both at peerless levels… how was that even possible?
"Xiao Chen," Yu Xiaogang stepped forward, breaking the wave of awe, "this Dugu Bo is no simple character. Bringing someone like him into our academy has both benefits and risks."
"His strength is undeniable, but should his temperament shift, we lack the power to stop him. Don't forget—we'll be entering the Star Dou Great Forest in a few days."
His tone was quiet but serious. As a tactician, Yu Xiaogang saw not just the present, but potential risks in the future.
Yu Chen gave a light smile.
"Don't worry, teacher. He won't cause trouble—not in the short term."
"As long as Dugu Yan's treatment isn't complete, he'll behave. And more than that, he himself will need more rounds of detoxification."
"I know his type. He won't betray us."
"Besides, while we're away in the forest, we could use someone like him to 'watch the house'."
Yu Xiaogang considered that, then nodded. "Very well."
"Then you all begin accelerated cultivation today. The trip to the Star Dou Forest will begin shortly."
Just as Yu Xiaogang turned to address the group, a familiar system chime echoed in Yu Chen's mind.
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Ding!
Divine Selection System Activated!
The host must now choose:
1. Ignore Yu Xiaogang's orders and go rest—Reward: 6666 Gold Soul Coins.
2. Refuse cultivation and head to Suotuo City to play—Reward: 1,000-year Random Spirit Ring!
3. Obey orders and train with Dai Mubai and others—Reward: Divine Skill [All Things Grow]!
Please select within 30 seconds!
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