. The matter of the Tiandou team came to an end. After school, Dugu Yan obviously had no intention of letting Lin Xiao go.
"Hey! You snatched my Leng Leng away, and you don't plan to treat me to a meal to curry favor with me?"
Ye Lingling blushed immediately and reached out to pull her friend's sleeve. She secretly sighed that she had made bad friends. It was obvious that she was going to sell herself out!
"Yanzi, what nonsense are you talking about? My junior brother and I are not what you think."
"Oh, our Lingling is shy~"
Dugu Yan dodged flexibly and came in front of Lin Xiao in a flash.
"What? You don't want to treat me? I know a lot of Lingling's little secrets. If you satisfy me, I will tell you what my Leng Leng likes to eat, play, and what hobbies she has."
Lin Xiao looked at the quirky girl in front of him, and glanced at Ye Lingling with red ears, and a smile welled up in his heart.
"Let's go, Senior Sister Leng Leng! This is my first time meeting Senior Sister Dugu, so I should definitely show some appreciation. Let's go to Zuixianlou! I heard the food there is good."
"You're smart!"
Dugu Yan said, turning and taking Ye Lingling's arm.
"Let's go, Lingling. We're going to make this kid bleed tonight!"
Ye Lingling shook her head helplessly, but Lin Xiao gave her a subtle wink. Ultimately, she had no choice but to agree.
The setting sun cast long shadows over the three of them, and passing students glanced sideways—when had these two golden flowers of Tiandou Imperial Academy become so close to this new boy?
In the private room on the top floor of Zuixianlou, the lights were just beginning to come on outside. Dugu Yan picked up a piece of crystal-clear cod and then raised the glass before her.
"Come, let's toast to our new team member! By the way, welcome someone to kidnap our Lingling~"
After three rounds of drinks, the candlelight in the private room flickered softly. Lin Xiao suddenly put down his chopsticks and looked at Dugu Yan with a sharp gaze.
"Senior Dugu, are you aware that you've been poisoned?"
"Poof!"
Dugu Yan spat out a mouthful of wine, her eyes wide.
"You little bastard! I just killed you for a meal, and you actually cursed me with poison. Do you know who I am? My grandfather is the famous Poison Douluo. Even if you are poisoned, I can't be poisoned!"
Ye Lingling hurriedly grabbed the corner of Lin Xiao's clothes under the table, hinting him to stop talking. Of course she knew that Dugu Yan was poisoned, but she had kept it a secret from Dugu Yan.
Lin Xiao gently patted Ye Lingling's hand, gave her a reassuring look, then turned his head and continued to look at Dugu Yan.
"Senior Sister, every time you use your third soul skill, a turquoise liquid will uncontrollably ooze out of your fingertips. On full moon nights, you will feel a dull pain in your dantian. And..."
His eyes fell on the side of Dugu Yan's neck. "Snake-scale patterns occasionally appear here, right?"
"Plop" -
Dugu Yan's chopsticks fell to the ground. Her face turned pale instantly, and she questioned Lin Xiao.
"How do you know all this? I haven't even told Grandpa and Lengleng about these things."
"Your hair and eye color are unnatural green, which is a sign of toxin accumulation. I have studied medicine with Master Ye for a long time, so I can naturally see it."
This is the backlash poison of the Green Phosphorus Snake Martial Spirit. If it is not resolved... I am afraid you will not live past the age of thirty. "
Dugu Yan was stunned for a moment, and suddenly grabbed Ye Lingling's hand.
"Lengleng, is what he said true? You knew it a long time ago... right?"
A trace of panic appeared on Ye Lengleng's face, and in the end he had no choice but to confess:
"I'm sorry, Grandpa Yanzi and Grandpa Dugu have been researching for many years and can't find a solution. We just miss you."
Dugu Yan slumped in her chair, her usually lively purple eyes devoid of luster.
"So my parents left me because of this Jade Scaled Serpent spirit? No wonder Grandpa never told me."
Seeing the two women's dejected expressions, Lin Xiao decided he had to do something. Otherwise, Dugu Bo might break his bones.
"Senior Dugu, since I'm brave enough to tell you this today, I must have found a cure."
"Lin Xiao, Junior Brother! Are you serious?"
the two women asked in shock.
Lin Xiao didn't answer directly, but slowly stood up and approached Dugu Yan.
"Senior Dugu, please sit down first!"
Then, channeling his soul power, his fingers, like butterflies, tapped several key acupoints on Dugu Yan's back. Dugu Yan felt the long-held tension suddenly lighten, and her breathing became much smoother.
"I really will feel much better, Lengleng! That's great. Lin Xiao is telling the truth. I won't die."
Before Ye Lengleng could say anything, Lin Xiao interrupted,
"Senior sister, your cultivation is still young, so the poison isn't very severe. I've just provided you with some initial relief. With time, combined with the antidote, a complete cure shouldn't be too difficult."
"But your grandfather, after so many years of suffering from the poison, has already reached the level of a Titled Douluo. I'm afraid the poison has penetrated deep into his bones."
"Bang!" With a sudden loud noise,
the window of the private room burst open, and a green-haired figure floated in.
"Boy! I'm fine. If you can save Yanyan, my life is yours."
Lin Xiao looked at Dugu Bo's sudden entrance without the slightest surprise. He had only just caught a whiff of a pungent, fishy odor before he knew he was nearby.
He had suddenly mentioned Dugu Yan's poisoning and provided her with relief, all in an effort to lure the Poison Douluo out.
"Grandpa, you're here?"
"Grandpa Dugu, hello?"
The two women greeted Dugu Bo respectfully, but he was too busy paying attention to them. He simply stared at Lin Xiao, awaiting his response.
"Your Majesty Dugu, I've long heard of you! Senior Sister is Leng Leng's good friend. Even if you didn't tell me, I would have
done my best to treat her! Besides, her poison isn't serious, so it's not a big deal. Don't worry." "But do you really not need me to cure your poison? It's going to be difficult, but I'm confident I can do it."
Upon hearing that Grandpa could be saved, Dugu Yan flew to Lin Xiao's side and hurriedly grabbed his arm.
"Really? Lin Xiao, please save my Grandpa. He's my only family left, and I can't lose him."
Ignoring Dugu Yan's plea, Lin Xiao continued to look at Dugu Bo with a smile on his face.
"Ah! I never thought that a little kid like you could find a way to cure the spirit poison that even Old Man Ye and I couldn't solve together. Well, just tell me what you want me to do."
"Although I, Dugu Bo, am a notorious villain on the continent, I never break my word. As long as you save Yanyan and me, I will agree to anything you ask."
"But if I find out you're bragging, even if you're Old Man Ye's disciple, I'll kill you without hesitation."
Lin Xiao, realizing his goal had been achieved, stopped pretending to be profound.
"Haha! Your Majesty Dugu, I wouldn't joke with my life. Let's talk for a moment."
(End of this chapter)