Fang Ling suddenly remembered, resisting this thing seemed to require the assistance of a certain immortal-grade flower's pollen.
But how to guide it properly? He'd have to put on a show.
Some appearances had to be maintained, for everyone's sake.
Fang Ling feigned calm, focusing intently for a moment.
Just looking at it, its emerald-green surface faintly shimmered with iridescent colors.
Beautiful in a strangely bewitching way, and the power it contained was deeply concealed, not leaking the slightest bit.
However, this seemingly peaceful aura, when stared at for too long, gave him an involuntary sense of dread.
That ominous feeling in his heart was no illusion.
He was certain, just touching it directly would be enough to kill him instantly, leaving nothing but ash.
With a grave expression, Fang Ling slowly lifted his head, scanning the dazzling array of medicinal herbs.
Then his figure moved lightly and came to a stop in front of a large flower with light pink petals and a purple center.
Fragrant Silk Immortal Flower.
Among the many immortal herbs, this was the only one he could clearly recognize and fully understand its properties.
It couldn't detoxify per se, but it could resist poison. It only blocked external toxins.
If the poison had already entered the bloodstream, it could merely slow the onset and offer limited suppression.
Tang San had used this to suppress the intensity of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor's poison.
Without it, he might've died.
Dugu Bo, his face full of anticipation, slowly followed Fang Ling.
He saw Fang Ling stare at the flower for a while, then reach out to touch the large, light pink bloom.
"This flower can detoxify?"
"I'm not sure, but touching it is safe."
"Why don't you go a bit closer?"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo stepped forward a few more paces.
Instantly, he felt the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor's poison on his fingernails drastically weaken, and a flash of joy appeared in his eyes.
However, he didn't act rashly and instead watched Fang Ling even more intently.
Fang Ling acted directly.
He took a small pinch of pollen, stepped back outside the circle, and put it in his mouth. Then he asked Dugu Bo to release an ordinary dose of poison mist again.
Of course, it had no effect.
But this entire performance served to build credibility.
"This stuff should only work externally, suppressing the poison to some extent," Fang Ling quickly assessed.
This time, he grabbed a handful of pollen and signaled Dugu Bo to poison him again.
Flicking his finger, he stabbed the tip of his fingernail into his arm.
Almost instantly, a stream of black mist spread rapidly from the wound. Dugu Bo could clearly see a dark line climbing upward.
Fang Ling quickly applied the pollen to the wound. The black line's spread noticeably slowed. He then stepped into the protective range of the Fragrant Silk Immortal Flower and calmly sat down.
He began focusing his soul power to accelerate the poison's invasion.
This was to activate the medicinal properties of the Octagonal Ice Grass and Fiery Apricot Delicate Branch, and using his digestion technique, increase absorption speed.
This would trigger a confrontation between the medicinal power and the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor's poison.
After Dugu Bo released a small amount of poison, he crossed his arms and simply watched.
Fang Ling's words and actions earlier had given him a basic understanding of what was happening.
A faint red glow appeared beneath Fang Ling's flushing skin, followed by a white light.
The red and white alternated clearly.
The violent black mist was instantly suppressed, unable to spread.
Then, under the effect of both lights, the toxin was slowly forced out.
The medicinal properties of the Ice and Fire herbs were being absorbed at an accelerated pace, originally requiring soul level 70 for full absorption, but now it had already reached over 50%.
Dugu Bo watched in thoughtful silence, eyes deep and contemplative.
As the toxins were expelled, Fang Ling suddenly opened his eyes, joy unconcealed in his gaze.
"Senior, I did it!"
Then, an astonishing statement followed:
"I think I've figured out a way to detoxify you and Sister Yanyan!"
Dugu Bo, who had just begun to feel some disappointment, suddenly widened his pupils, as if thunder exploded in his ears.
"What method?"
"Soul bones!" Fang Ling said firmly.
"Soul bones?" Dugu Bo frowned slightly, then revealed a look of agreement.
"That's a good idea. Soul bones are stable. I know how to acquire them. They _are_ a good place to store poison. But how exactly do we transfer the poison into the soul bone?"
"With my blood as the medium," Fang Ling replied calmly, a small smile playing on his lips.
"Huh?" Dugu Bo was stunned, locking his gaze onto the young man before him.
"I don't know if other detox methods exist, but based on how I resisted it earlier, I can be sure, the medicinal properties of those two herbs can definitely stir up the stubborn poison in your body."
"Your blood…" Dugu Bo recalled Fang Ling's earlier appearance.
He stroked his beard and smiled, unable to hide his growing excitement.
"Such potent blood! Such amazing dual herbs!"
If they used both herbs whole, it would deplete the poison in one go, but Fang Ling's blood, containing only partial herbal essence, could be used in smaller doses.
Slowly triggering the poison a bit each time, victory was now within sight!
"Shall we try it right now? I have a soul bone with me."
Dugu Bo gripped Fang Ling's shoulders tightly, eyes blazing like he could eat him alive.
But Fang Ling wasn't afraid. He knew Dugu Bo was someone who never forgot a favor.
Helping detoxify both him and Dugu Yan was a debt of gratitude equal to saving his life.
Still, some things had to be clarified.
"Senior, not so fast. First, can you tell me which soul bone you have?" Fang Ling asked steadily.
"A head soul bone, an ancient Medusa bone. Why?"
"Based on your experience, can soul bones increase in age?" Fang Ling asked directly.
"Except for legendary external soul bones, of course not. Why do you ask…?" Dugu Bo's expression changed.
Fang Ling nodded. "Even with my shallow knowledge, I can deduce that soul bones must have a limit when it comes to storing poison."
"If the poison is stored in a limb, you can amputate to survive. But if it's stored in the torso or brain, once it erupts, you die."
"Surely a titled expert like yourself understands this better than I do."
"Limit…" Dugu Bo frowned, but then relaxed.
Survival came first. As long as he lived, there'd always be a solution.
Besides, if the soul bone was a ten-thousand-year piece, reaching the limit wouldn't be easy.
"I'll try to find two soul bones. Can you wait here for me?" Dugu Bo asked.
"No. I need to return and tell Sister Lingling I'm safe." Fang Ling's mind immediately pictured Ye Lingling's graceful figure.
If Dugu Bo went back alone, who knows what the silly girl would imagine, or how much she'd worry?
So, Dugu Bo took him along.
The scenery along the way remained as beautiful as ever, but neither of them was in the mood to enjoy it, only chatting idly.
"Senior, how long have you had that place?" Fang Ling asked, starting the conversation.
"Found it when I was a Soul Douluo. Been many years. Why?"
"Just judging by the effects of the two herbs I took, they must all be extremely rare. After so many years, you mean to tell me you don't recognize anything in there, or never bothered to find out?"
"Ha ha…" Dugu Bo let out an awkward laugh.
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