Chapter 56 Dugu Bo
Yu Tianheng looked at the departing Ning Rongrong and said with a disdainful smile, "With your little attitude, you dare to argue with me."
As he finished speaking, Yu Tianheng's gaze fell upon the two people in the hall.
"Dugu Yan, I have almost finished understanding the condition of your body and Spirit. Your situation is very complex, and I only have a general direction right now. If there's an opportunity, may I visit your grandfather?"
Seeing that he was almost ready and the timing was right, Shi Quan proactively brought up the matter of meeting Dugu Bo.
Rather than passively waiting, it was better to take the initiative. Instead of waiting for Dugu Bo to come to him, it was better to strike first and show goodwill.
As the saying goes, opportunity favors the prepared mind.
Dugu Yan said, "My grandfather has a bad temper. If you say the wrong thing, it won't be as easy to deal with as Sword Douluo."
Shi Quan smiled and said, "I'm doing this for your own good. I think your grandfather shouldn't make things difficult for me. If there are no problems, then everyone will be happy. If something is discovered, maybe I can help, right?"
Dugu Yan calculated the time and said, "Alright, my grandfather isn't in Heaven Dou City these days. He should be back in a few days. You can come with me then."
"Dugu Bo isn't here, and you didn't tell me earlier, making me so worried." Shi Quan muttered to himself, but on his face, he smiled and replied, "No problem. You go ahead and do your thing, I'm going back to Cultivate."
He bid farewell to Dugu Yan.
Everything returned to normal: Cultivate when it was time to Cultivate, study when it was time to study, and research when it was time to research.
There weren't many other changes, but Ning Rongrong always liked to stick with Shi Quan whenever she had nothing to do, like a little follower.
Days passed one by one, and before they knew it, another week had gone by.
"Shi Quan, my grandfather should be back soon. I'm planning to ask for leave this afternoon to see him. Do you want to come along?" After morning training, Dugu Yan turned to look at Shi Quan, who was not far away.
"Du Gu Yan, you're taking Shi Quan to see your grandfather?" Yu Tianheng immediately craned his neck forward when he heard this.
"Shi Quan has some private matters and wants to visit my grandfather. What? Do you want to go too?" Dugu Yan curled her lips into a playful smile.
Yu Tianheng flinched when he heard this, "Isn't that a bit too rushed?"
Dugu Yan glared at Yu Tianheng, "Hmph, rushed? What's the rush? Aren't you and I just teammates?"
"I…" Yu Tianheng wanted to say something but didn't know what, his face flushed red.
"What 'I'?" Dugu Yan looked like she was exasperated, and asked loudly, "Is it that hard to say you like me?"
"No, no, no." Yu Tianheng quickly waved his hands.
"Then hurry up and say it!" Dugu Yan looked at Yu Tianheng with a speechless expression.
"I like you." Yu Tianheng finally reacted and quickly said.
"Good, I know. From now on, you're my boyfriend." Dugu Yan waved her hand, directly settling the matter. After waving at Yu Tianheng, she looked at Shi Quan, "Alright, go on. Shi Quan, are you coming or not?"
"Coming, why wouldn't I come!" Shi Quan quickly stepped forward and followed Dugu Yan out of the academy.
"Hahaha, our Sister Yanzi is still the most domineering." Yu Feng burst out laughing and looked at Yu Tianheng, saying, "Boss, where did your usual domineering and aloofness go? How come you're so timid in front of our Sister Yanzi?"
As soon as Yu Feng said this, even the usually stern Shi Family Brothers couldn't help but show a hint of a smile.
"I think you just want me to give you some training." Yu Tianheng's eyes sparkled with lightning, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips.
"No, no, no, Boss, I was just kidding." Yu Feng quickly conceded.
Ning Rongrong, however, watched Dugu Yan's departing back with starry eyes, muttering, "It can be like that?"
"Bah, bah, bah!" Ning Rongrong quickly patted her cheeks, muttering, "What on earth am I thinking?!"
...
Half an hour later.
Shi Quan followed Dugu Yan to a certain mansion in Heaven Dou City.
Pushing open the door.
"Grandpa, I'm back." Dugu Yan called out towards the house with cheerful steps.
"Our lovely Du Gu Yan has come to see Grandpa?"
A strong, resonant voice came from inside the house. Then, a figure walked out from within. The figure was tall and slender, looking like a spear. His hair and beard were all dark green, and his eyes glowed like emeralds. It was indeed Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo!
Upon seeing Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan immediately ran over happily and threw herself into Dugu Bo's arms.
"Du Gu Yan brought a friend?" Dugu Bo's eerie green gaze fell upon Shi Quan, and that feeling of being seen through came over him again.
"Junior Shi Quan greets Senior. Forgive my sudden visit today." Shi Quan said respectfully.
"Aren't you that little fellow from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Family?" Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan with some surprise, then lowered his head to look at Dugu Yan.
"Grandpa, what are you saying?" Dugu Yan lowered her head a little shyly, pointing at Shi Quan and introducing him, "He's a new classmate at the academy, he just joined the Tiandou Battle Team this month. He's not only a very powerful control system Spirit Master, but also a very powerful Spirit theory Grandmaster."
They had been training together for some time. Although Shi Quan's Rank was not as high as hers, Dugu Yan was still very much convinced of Shi Quan's strength. After all, Shi Quan was someone even Sword Douluo acknowledged. As for Spirit theory, every training method Shi Quan proposed, they all deeply experienced its effectiveness.
"Oh?" Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow, scanned Shi Quan, and then looked down at Dugu Yan in his arms, asking kindly, "How powerful?"
Dugu Bo couldn't possibly not know Dugu Yan's personality. To be praised so highly by his proud granddaughter, he must certainly have some real skill. However, what puzzled him was that the Shi Quan in front of him was only Rank twenty-two. How could he make Dugu Yan praise him so much?
"Grandpa, you know Sword Douluo, right?" Dugu Yan asked with a smile.
Dugu Bo smiled and said, "How could Grandpa not know that old fellow Chen Xin?"
"Grandpa, let me tell you, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School Sect Master brought his daughter…" Dugu Yan then rattled on, explaining the entire story of Shi Quan and Sword Douluo's sparring, and repeating Sword Douluo's words.
"You actually made that old fellow Chen Xin consider taking you as a disciple?" Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan in surprise.
Shi Quan then smiled and said, "Those were just a joke from Senior Sword Douluo. Senior doesn't need to take it seriously."
"A joke?" Dugu Bo was also amused by Shi Quan's words, "On this continent, I've never heard that old fellow Chen Xin make such jokes with anyone."
"To be able to gain Chen Xin's approval, your strength, little fellow, indeed matches Du Gu Yan's praise of 'powerful.' But where does 'Spirit theory Grandmaster' come from?" This time, Dugu Bo's question was directed at Shi Quan.
"Junior is not talented, I have only temporarily researched a new spirit ring limit theory." As he spoke, a faint blue light emanated from Shi Quan's hand. Blue Silver Grass appeared in his hand, and along with it, one yellow and one purple spirit ring ascended.
"The second spirit ring is actually a thousand-year spirit ring?" Dugu Bo's eyes also flashed with a hint of surprise when he saw this, and he asked curiously, "Tell me about your new limit spirit ring theory."
"This new limit spirit ring theory…" Shi Quan immediately began to speak eloquently.
"Boy, I have to say, you are very courageous." After listening to Shi Quan's explanation, a hint of admiration appeared in Dugu Bo's eyes. As a Spirit Master, everyone knew the consequences of absorbing a spirit ring beyond one's Rank. Shi Quan actually dared to take the risk, and in a situation that everyone thought was certain death, he truly blazed a new path.
Dugu Bo put Dugu Yan down and looked at Shi Quan squarely, saying, "Tell me, what do you need me for today?"
"Senior, I specifically came to visit today because of Sister Yanzi. This is some of my research on her Spirit during this period. I want to communicate with you privately. Perhaps I can help." As he spoke, Shi Quan took out a stack of documents from his snow jade bracelet and handed them to Dugu Bo.
"About Du Gu Yan?" Dugu Bo took the documents Shi Quan handed him with a puzzled expression and began to flip through them page by page.
The initial content was about Dugu Yan's future development and study direction, which Dugu Bo nodded at with satisfaction. However, upon seeing the later content, Dugu Bo's pupils visibly contracted sharply, and his hand holding the documents tightened a few points.
Especially after seeing the words 'Originating from the Spirit, passed down from ancestors?' written on the document, Dugu Bo's expression also changed slightly. Although there was a question mark after this sentence, to be able to make such a deduction from Dugu Yan's body and Spirit was enough to show Shi Quan's profound knowledge in Spirits. Although the document was written this way, it was possible that Shi Quan had already confirmed Dugu Yan's poisoning.
With that thought.
Dugu Bo's gaze towards Shi Quan couldn't help but reveal a cold, unfathomable light like that of a poisonous snake.
"Did you write all of this yourself? And you didn't tell anyone else?" Dugu Bo asked.
Shi Quan replied, "Senior, so far, only you have seen this content. I myself am not certain, so how would I dare to spread it mistakenly?"
"Grandpa, what did Shi Quan show you?" Dugu Yan curiously stood on her tiptoes and craned her neck, wanting to see the documents in Dugu Bo's hand.
Dugu Bo, however, smiled gently, put the documents behind him, and said kindly, "It's nothing, just some development directions for the Bi Lin Snake Spirit. He wants to learn from me about the Bi Lin Snake Spirit to facilitate your future learning and development. Seeing how sincere he is for your good, Grandpa will teach him. Aren't you not interested in these things? You go play by yourself for a bit, Grandpa and he will talk privately."
"Really?" Dugu Yan looked at the two of them suspiciously.
"Really, go on, go on." Dugu Bo affectionately stroked Dugu Yan's head.
Dugu Yan wasn't a fool; how could she not hear Dugu Bo's flimsy excuse? She originally didn't believe there was anything wrong with her body, but from Dugu Bo's current demeanor, she could confirm that Dugu Bo was definitely hiding something from her..Chapter 57 Chat with Dugu Bo
"Alright."
Although she had guessed something, Dugu Yan still nodded in agreement. She planned to ask properly after the two finished their conversation.
"Follow me."
Dugu Bo led Shi Quan into a nearby room. The room was simply furnished, with a faint scent of medicine.
The room was exceptionally quiet. Neither Dugu Bo nor Shi Quan spoke first.
Dugu Bo stared at the information in his hand for a long time before finally praising, "You are very smart."
"Junior is merely good at learning and thinking, that's all," Shi Quan replied respectfully.
Dugu Bo's eerie green eyes made one's heart tremble. "Tell me your true thoughts."
"From what Junior currently understands, Sister Yanzi is indeed poisoned. The Bi Lin Snake Spirit, like other poison-attribute Beast Spirits, cannot prevent the toxins from transferring to the host. However, because of Senior's presence, Junior initially did not believe this result.
But after much research, the final answer was always poisoning. So today, Junior specifically came to visit Senior to confirm this matter. If Sister Yanzi is truly poisoned, Junior can then find a way to help Sister Yanzi solve this problem," Shi Quan respectfully stated his thoughts.
"You also have some research on poisons?" Dugu Bo asked indifferently, his voice devoid of any emotion.
Shi Quan said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Junior has no research on poison, only on Spirits."
"Spirit?" Dugu Bo slowly stood up and asked, "Do you know my title?"
"Senior's Titled Douluo is Poison, renowned for poison, the number one poison user on the Continent."
"Then do you think I would let my granddaughter be poisoned?" Dugu Bo's tall figure walked in front of Shi Quan, his eerie green gaze like a venomous snake, as if it would devour Shi Quan in the next second.
"I believe Senior naturally wouldn't want Dugu Yan to be poisoned," Shi Quan's voice remained steady.
Unwilling and unable—a single word's difference, yet the meaning is vastly different!
"So you've already determined Du Gu Yan is poisoned, but you still chose to see me?" The green light in his eyes intensely stared at Shi Quan.
"I want to help Dugu Yan solve the Spirit problem."
"Just you?" Dugu Bo let out a hoarse laugh, his words full of disdain. "You don't even understand poison, yet you want to help Du Gu Yan detoxify?"
"Senior, the poison in Dugu Yan originates from her Spirit. The Spirit is the fundamental problem. As long as the Spirit problem is resolved, the toxins in her body naturally won't affect her."
"The Spirit is the fundamental problem?" A gleam flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes. He had never considered this problem from this angle. He had always thought about how to detoxify, and he had always researched toxins. What this young man in front of him said might also be a solution.
"Whether you can help Du Gu Yan solve the Spirit problem, let's first talk about why you want to help Du Gu Yan detoxify?" Dugu Bo didn't like others using him, let alone his beloved granddaughter.
Shi Quan said directly, "Firstly, Junior wants to win the championship in the next All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, and Dugu Yan is a member of the Tiandou Battle Team. Secondly, with Senior's strength, if Junior helps Dugu Yan, Senior will certainly remember Junior's kindness. In the future, when Junior encounters difficulties, perhaps Junior can ask Senior for help, which would also be a backing for Junior."
"You certainly don't hide anything," Dugu Bo sneered, then asked, "Don't you already have the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School behind you? Ning Fengzhi even sent his daughter to you. Do you still need me as a backing?"
Shi Quan shook his head, briefly explained the matter with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and then continued, "Junior is alone; isn't having an extra backing also having an extra path?"
Dugu Bo burst into laughter, looking at Shi Quan, and said, "Hahaha, young man, your maturity is indeed beyond expectation. Neither the Upper Three Sects nor the Spirit Hall are good. These forces have stood on the Continent for so many years, and the darkness behind the scenes is no less than their reputation. I didn't expect a young man like you to see these things so clearly."
"However, young man, if you want me to be your backing, you must show me your capability."
Dugu Bo's tone shifted, and Shi Quan also understood that it was the most crucial moment. If he could persuade Dugu Bo, then entering the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well afterward would be a natural progression. If he couldn't persuade Dugu Bo, he might not even be able to leave this room today.
But Shi Quan dared to come, so he naturally had his confidence.
"Senior, please see." Shi Quan took out several more pieces of information from his snow jade bracelet.
These documents recorded all the poison-attribute Beast Spirits that could prevent toxins from transferring to the Spirit Master's body.
"What are you trying to say?" Dugu Bo was still somewhat confused after reading the information.
Shi Quan smiled and explained, "Senior, the poison-attribute Beast Spirits in these documents that do not transfer toxins into the Spirit Master's body actually all have one commonality."
"You mean…" Dugu Bo's reaction was incredibly swift. His gaze fell on several key highlighted areas in the document, and he quickly grasped the main point, his eyes lighting up. "The poison-attribute Beast Spirits in your documents all store toxins in a fixed location, some in a poison sac, some in the liver…"
"Senior, you are absolutely right. If we can find a place to store the Bi Lin Snake's poison and transfer all the toxins from Dugu Yan's body there, then her poisoning problem will naturally be resolved."
Dugu Bo, however, shook his head in disappointment after listening. "Your method is simply impossible. Condensing the toxins on the Spirit cannot solve the current problem, and if the toxins are condensed into a specific part of the body, the body cannot withstand it either."
"A single body and Spirit naturally cannot solve it, so at this time, some external objects are needed," Shi Quan smiled mysteriously and slowly said, "Senior should know about Spirit Bones, right!"
Upon hearing the words "Spirit Bone," Dugu Bo's eyes immediately lit up. "You mean, find a Spirit Bone to integrate into the body, and then store all the toxins in the body within the Spirit Bone, so it won't harm oneself?"
Shi Quan nodded confidently. "Exactly. Spirit Bones are one with the Spirit Master, similar to Spirits. As long as all the Spirit's toxins are stored within the Spirit Bone, then the Spirit Master themselves will naturally have no problems. Just like poison-attribute Tool Spirit Masters, their toxins are stored within their Tool Spirits. Why can't poison-attribute Beast Spirits store their toxins within a Spirit Bone?"
"That's right. If there's a Spirit Bone to store the toxins, then the toxins won't affect the body. This method indeed has a certain feasibility."
Dugu Bo excitedly clenched his fist, but his expression quickly turned dejected. This method was only somewhat feasible for Dugu Yan. After all, if it relied on expelling poison, the process would not be easy. Dugu Yan was still young, and the toxins were not strong. With his help, it shouldn't be a big problem. But for himself…
The toxins in his body had been there for over seventy years. His body and the toxins had long become one. He dared not force them out. If he did, it might cause a backlash from the toxins in his body, and by then, he might not even know how he died.
Seeing Dugu Bo's reaction, Shi Quan quickly struck while the iron was hot, saying, "With Senior's help, Junior is confident in helping Dugu Yan solve the Spirit problem."
Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan in surprise and said in a deep voice, "Young man, you need to be clear about what you are saying."
"Every word Junior says is true," Shi Quan's voice was firm and powerful.
The gloom on Dugu Bo's face dissipated. He himself had long been indifferent to his own poison. If Shi Quan could help Dugu Yan solve the toxin problem, it would fulfill a wish of his. He then said seriously, "Shi Quan, if you can truly help Du Gu Yan solve the Spirit problem and free her from the toxins' influence, I can promise to do one thing for you."
"Junior will do my utmost," Shi Quan secretly rejoiced. With Dugu Bo's words, his matter was as good as done.
"Just say it directly. I don't have the patience to beat around the bush with you," Dugu Bo said impatiently.
"Junior hopes Senior will inform me of your method for suppressing the toxins in your body."
Shi Quan's words were astonishing.
Dugu Bo's gaze sharpened, and he sneered, "You indeed guessed that I'm poisoned, but how did you know I have a way to suppress the toxins?"
"Although I don't understand poison, from the perspective of Spirits, poison-attribute Beast Spirits' toxicity continuously increases with their strength. While poison-attribute Spirit Masters have a certain resistance to poison, they cannot withstand the constantly increasing toxins accumulated over years. It's extremely rare for ordinary poison-attribute Beast Spirits to Cultivate to Spirit Emperor without poisoning themselves to death. Even with good luck and strong talent, at most, they can only Cultivate to Spirit Saint, and perhaps Spirit Douluo Realm at most; Titled Douluo is simply impossible. Yet Senior has Cultivated to the Titled Douluo Realm. After much thought, there are only three possibilities."
"The first is that Senior resolved the problem of the Bi Lin Snake transferring toxins. However, judging from Dugu Yan's situation, this possibility can be directly ruled out."
"The second is that Senior himself researched an antidote for the Bi Lin Snake poison. This possibility is also relatively small, because if Senior had one, he would have directly detoxified Dugu Yan."
"The third is that Senior has a way to suppress the toxins in your body, allowing the toxins to have no effect on you. After much thought, this possibility is the most likely."
Dugu Bo smiled coldly, his eyes gleaming with hidden light, and said, "What if I am in another situation? If you bet wrong, do you know what the consequence of deceiving me is?"
Shi Quan said calmly, "Senior, rest assured, even if you don't have a method to suppress the toxins, I am confident in helping Dugu Yan solve the toxin problem. It's just that the process will be more troublesome, and Dugu Yan will suffer more. If there is a method to suppress the toxins, then the process might be simpler."
Hearing Shi Quan say this, the light in Dugu Bo's eerie green eyes flickered continuously as he fell into thought…Chapter 58: One Step at a Time
"Tell me your thoughts in detail."
Shi Quan said, "Senior, actually my method is for me to help Dugu Yan expel the poison. Because of my mutated Spirit, my spirit power is quite special. It possesses strong Life force and is very sensitive to toxins, allowing it to counteract some poisons. With my assistance, Dugu Yan won't have to worry about the poison's backlash."
Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow and said indifferently, "You help her expel the poison? Then why don't I just help Du Gu Yan expel the poison directly?"
"Because Senior cannot help Dugu Yan expel the poison. The toxins in Senior's body have probably integrated with your body over so many years, and Senior's spirit power should also be contaminated with a lot of toxins. The two types of toxins are of the same origin. If Senior's spirit power enters Dugu Yan's body to help her expel the poison, Junior fears that Senior will not only be unhelpful but might even do more harm than good."
Dugu Bo's expression stiffened. Shi Quan's concern was not entirely unfounded. He said with a rigid face, "Let me feel your spirit power."
As he spoke, Dugu Bo's hand slowly rested on Shi Quan's shoulder.
Shi Quan immediately felt a cold Qi invade his body. The Nine Yin Nine Yang Divine Skill within him also automatically activated at this moment, beginning to expel the cold Qi from his body.
"Can this kid's spirit power really remove poison?" Dugu Bo was instantly surprised and thought to himself, "A mutated Spirit has this kind of ability?"
"It's just a pity that this kid's strength is too weak. If he were stronger, he might even be able to help me remove some poison as well." Dugu Bo sighed in his heart.
He couldn't let more people know about Dugu Yan's poisoning. Shi Quan's spirit power having detoxification ability could indeed be a great help.
Dugu Bo thought for a moment and said, "Shi Quan, there aren't many people I admire, but you are one. You are not only intelligent, but your attainments in the Spirit aspect are also astonishing. I, Dugu Bo, always keep my word. What I promised you, I will deliver. I'll trouble you with Du Gu Yan's matter."
"As for the method to suppress the toxins, I also found a special environment by Opportunity. It possesses extremely hot and extremely cold Qi. These two types of Qi are very powerful. Not only can they suppress toxins, but if an ordinary person stays there for a short time, they will be directly killed by the impact of this extremely hot and cold Qi. Even I cannot stay there for long. I can take you to see it. If it can help, that's best. If not, then Du Gu Yan's internal toxins can only rely on you to help her."
"It's done!" Shi Quan was excited and quickly agreed, "No problem, Senior, don't worry."
Dugu Bo then warned, "Regarding Du Gu Yan and my poisoning, I don't want anyone else to know, do you understand?"
Shi Quan nodded seriously: "Senior, don't worry, I will definitely not tell anyone."
As for Dugu Bo's own poison, Dugu Bo did not mention it. Shi Quan had already told him the solution. As for how to expel the poison, he would have to figure that out himself.
Shi Quan said that he didn't know much about medicine and poisons, so he naturally wouldn't pin his hopes for his own poison on Shi Quan. It was already an unexpected surprise for Shi Quan to point out such a clear Dao to him.
Shi Quan himself also did not mention the solution for Dugu Bo's poison, mainly because bringing it up would only invite trouble.
The most important thing was that if he said it, whether Dugu Bo would believe him was also a problem. Tang San was poisoned three times by Dugu Bo to prove his ability, and he had no way to prove it. He simply decided to only concern himself with Dugu Yan. Anyway, as long as he could enter the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, that would be enough. He would just find an excuse to snatch the Immortal Herb then and be done with it.
The two talked for a while longer, finally agreeing to make further arrangements after Dugu Bo found a suitable Spirit Bone for Dugu Yan.
"Grandpa, are you two done talking?"
Outside the door, Dugu Yan saw the two of them walk out of the room and immediately went up to them, throwing herself into Dugu Bo's arms with a hint of resentment, saying, "I thought you had forgotten all about me."
"How could that be?" Dugu Bo lovingly hugged Dugu Yan.
"Senior, Dugu Yan, I won't bother you two any longer. I'm heading back to the academy now."
Shi Quan naturally didn't want to watch the grandfather and granddaughter reunite here.
He bid farewell to the two.
And returned to the academy alone.
The matter of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was almost settled. As long as Dugu Bo found a suitable Spirit Bone for Dugu Yan, he could enter the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Once he reached the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, everything else would be easy to handle.
Overall, everything went relatively smoothly.
Early the next morning, as soon as Shi Quan arrived at the dormitory, Dugu Yan immediately sought him out and began to inquire about the content of his discussion with Dugu Bo yesterday.
It seemed Dugu Bo had not yet told her about her poisoning. Shi Quan naturally played Tai Chi, keeping the matter concealed.
Dugu Yan was indignant, but seeing Shi Quan bite down and not let go, she had no choice.
She could only clamor to spar with Shi Quan.
After a battle.
Shi Quan's immunity to all poisons became apparent.
Both the Nine Yin Nine Yang Divine Skill and Muscle and Marrow Cleansing possessed the effect of being immune to all poisons. With the two stacked, even though Dugu Yan's Rank was more than ten Ranks higher than Shi Quan's, her toxins still had no effect.
Everyone also gained a new understanding of Shi Quan's strength.
Days passed one by one.
Under Shi Quan's perfected training methods, in just three months, the strength of the Tiandou Battle Team members had all significantly improved. Each person's spirit power had increased by one Rank, and there were also noticeable changes in their respective training Domains.
...
On the training ground, everyone was training as usual.
"Du Gu Yan."
"Grandpa, why are you here!"
Upon hearing Dugu Bo's familiar voice, Dugu Yan immediately turned around excitedly and rushed towards Dugu Bo's emerald green figure.
Yu Tianheng, who was beside Dugu Yan, felt Dugu Bo's eerie green gaze and couldn't help but shrink his head. He still stepped forward and respectfully called out, "Junior greets Senior."
Dugu Bo's identity as a Titled Douluo was there, and the rest of the people also quickly saluted.
Dugu Bo didn't even bother to acknowledge Yu Tianheng. After a brief glance at him, he picked up Dugu Yan, and his gaze fell on Shi Quan. "Shi Quan, the item is ready. You and I will go on a trip."
"No problem, Senior." Shi Quan's eyes lit up. Three months, he had waited for three months for this. He was almost withered like a flower, but thankfully Dugu Bo finally arrived.
"Keep up." Dugu Bo nodded, tapped his toes, and his figure, like a phantom, rushed into the distance.
"Go quickly." Qin Ming saw Shi Quan look back at him and quickly said, a Titled Douluo was looking for Shi Quan, so he dared not delay Shi Quan.
Shi Quan then quickly followed. Dugu Bo deliberately controlled his speed, otherwise, how could Shi Quan's strength keep up with Dugu Bo?
"Grandpa, what kind of item are you talking about?" Dugu Yan was also confused by being suddenly taken away by Dugu Bo.
"Grandpa has prepared a treasure for you. You'll know when we get there." Dugu Bo said mysteriously.
"Your speed is too slow. I'll take you." As soon as they exited the academy gate, Dugu Bo, holding Dugu Yan with one hand, directly lifted Shi Quan by the back of his collar like an eagle catching a chick, and instantly took off.
A cool breeze immediately brushed their faces, clothes flapped, and hair danced in the air.
Woohoo, taking off.
Watching everything around them flash by like shadows, Shi Quan quickly noticed that Dugu Bo did not seem to be heading towards Heaven Dou City.
"This direction is... Sunset Forest?" Shi Quan's eyes lit up.
He had originally thought he would have to wait, but now, was Dugu Bo planning to do it all in one go?
Shi Quan saw a large expanse of forest growing larger in the distance.
"Grandpa, what kind of treasure can be in the Sunset Forest? Isn't it full of Spirit Beasts?"
"You'll know when we get there." Dugu Bo continued to keep him in suspense.
Upon entering the forest, Dugu Bo's powerful aura spread out. Along the way, aside from the rapidly moving scenery that made one a bit dizzy, nothing else happened.
They traveled at high speed.
Soon, under Dugu Bo's lead, the three arrived and stopped at a cave on the mountainside of a five-hundred-meter hill.
Led by Dugu Bo, they entered the cave. After walking for a short while, the cave suddenly opened up.
There were stone stools and stone chairs, and on one side of the cave, there were many medicine bottles, which looked like poisons.
"Grandpa, is this your secret base?" Dugu Yan curiously surveyed her surroundings.
"More or less." As he spoke, Dugu Bo's arm swept across his waist, and a Spirit Bone emitting a emerald green light appeared in his hand.
The Spirit Bone was emerald green like jade all over, its bones bent and curled into a ball, with four pairs of ribs intertwined, but it could still generally be seen to be a torso bone.
"Du Gu Yan, this is the treasure Grandpa prepared for you." Dugu Bo handed the Spirit Bone in his hand to Dugu Yan.
"Grandpa, this is?" Dugu Yan took the Spirit Bone from Dugu Bo's hand, clearly stunned for a moment before reacting, and said excitedly, "Grandpa, is this a Spirit Bone?"
"That's right." Dugu Bo nodded, and said kindly, "This is a five-thousand-year-old Bi Lin Snake torso bone."
"And it's a Bi Lin Snake's? No wonder it feels so familiar." Dugu Yan trembled with excitement, then fiercely hugged Dugu Bo and gave him a big kiss.
"Bi Lin Snake? No wonder."
Shi Quan couldn't help but lament how good Dugu Bo was to Dugu Yan. During their discussion, Shi Quan had only briefly mentioned that a Spirit Bone of a poison-attribute Spirit Beast would be best, as it would be more compatible with Dugu Yan.
As a result, Dugu Bo painstakingly found a Spirit Bone from her Spirit's own Spirit Beast for Dugu Yan, and it was even the most precious torso bone.
Three months... finding such a Bi Lin Snake Spirit Bone, who knew how many Bi Lin Snakes had died at Dugu Bo's hands in those three months.
"After this, I'm afraid the poison-attribute Spirit Beasts in the Sunset Forest will be significantly reduced, right?"
As Shi Quan thought, Dugu Bo had already begun to urge Dugu Yan to absorb the Spirit Bone, "Du Gu Yan, attach the Spirit Bone to the corresponding part, and you can absorb it. This Spirit Bone corresponds to your Spirit, absorbing it will definitely be of great use to you."
Following Dugu Bo's instructions, Dugu Yan immediately sat cross-legged and then attached the Bi Lin Snake torso bone to her chest.
The emerald green Spirit Bone immediately transformed into a green light, merging into Dugu Yan's body...Chapter 59: Looting the Treasure Chest
There was no risk in absorbing a Spirit Bone, especially since Dugu Yan's absorbed Spirit Bone was of the same origin as her Spirit, so no accidents would occur.
Seeing Dugu Yan immersed in the absorption of the Spirit Bone, Dugu Bo's gaze immediately returned to Shi Quan, "Shi Quan, come with me."
Following Dugu Bo out of the cave, Dugu Bo led Shi Quan up the mountain path. Soon, Shi Quan arrived at the mountaintop under Dugu Bo's guidance.
When Shi Quan saw the terrain before him, a hint of shock flashed in his eyes. The charm of nature was indeed unique.
Who could have imagined that a four or five hundred-meter hill would hide such an inverted cone-shaped mountain hollow, where not only the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, a treasure land, was hidden, but also the remains of the Two Great Dragon Kings of water and fire were buried?
Looking at the thick steam rising from the mountain hollow, Shi Quan knowingly asked, "Senior, is there a hot spring down there?"
Dugu Bo laughed, "You can tell there's a hot spring down there just from this steam?"
"Mainly because this steam carries a sulfur smell. Generally, this situation only occurs near volcanic hot springs," Shi Quan explained.
"You boy, you really know a lot. However, it's not a volcano down here, nor is it an ordinary hot spring," Dugu Bo said, walking to the edge of the cliff and seriously warning, "Shi Quan, the aura down here is extremely powerful. If you feel any discomfort after going in, you must tell me immediately. A slight oversight could result in your Foundation being damaged, or worse, exploding and dying. Do you understand?"
"Understood, Senior," Shi Quan nodded seriously.
"Then let's go," Dugu Bo nodded, picked up Shi Quan again, and leaped, jumping straight down the cliff.
Before long, with a thud, the feeling of weightlessness disappeared, and the sensation of solid ground returned.
It was at this moment that the familiar voice of the System rang out again.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for being the first to arrive at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, triggering a Plunder Treasure Chest. It has been opened for the host. Congratulations to the host for obtaining an Automatic Pill Furnace."
"Plunder Treasure Chest?" Shi Quan was ecstatic. He had triggered a new type of treasure chest again.
Most importantly, there was this reward: Automatic Pill Furnace. Just from the name, it was clear that this reward was specifically for the many Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
One wave of rewards, directly taking off.
"The extremely hot and extremely cold auras around here can almost counteract all toxins. How does it feel? Can it help?" Before Shi Quan could check the reward, Dugu Bo's inquiry suddenly came.
"Uh…" Shi Quan regained his composure, and a slightly awkward voice sounded, "Aside from being hot for a while and then cold for a while, I don't seem to have any special feelings."
"What?" Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan with surprise and uncertainty, "How could you not feel anything?"
As he spoke, Dugu Bo raised his hand and placed it on Shi Quan's shoulder, checking Shi Quan's body. He didn't know until he checked, and upon checking, Dugu Bo's eyes immediately widened.
In the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the extremely hot and extremely cold auras, as long as one was in them, the two auras would continuously invade, and the two conflicting auras would constantly impact within one's body.
However, the situation within Shi Quan's body was another matter. Although the two auras were clearly contradictory, after entering Shi Quan's body, for some unknown reason, these two clearly very contradictory auras strangely became peaceful, without any conflict. This feeling was like the water in the middle of the pool, where two forces were distinct but could coexist.
"What exactly is going on with your body, boy? Why do these water and fire energies calm down when they enter your body?" Dugu Bo looked bewildered as he felt up and down Shi Quan's body.
But no matter how he checked, he couldn't discover the mystery, as if these water and fire auras were unwilling to harm Shi Quan.
"I don't know either. Maybe… my Spirit mutated? Or is my spirit power special? Or is it because I absorbed a spirit ring beyond my level?" Shi Quan also pretended to be ignorant.
He had already anticipated the current situation.
The Nine Yin Nine Yang Divine Skill, with its Yin and Yang harmony, allowed even the power of Yin and Yang to coexist within Shi Quan's body. How could a mere power of water and fire cause waves within him?
Although the power of water and fire would not impact him, this power of water and fire was, after all, a polar force. With Shi Quan's current strength here, he would still feel uncomfortably hot for a while, and then as cold as winter for a while. Being hot and cold intermittently was not pleasant.
"Strange…" Dugu Bo, unwilling to give up, checked again carefully, but still found nothing, only able to conclude that Shi Quan's body was special.
Looking out, the entire valley was rendered in distinct red and blue colors, including the oval-shaped pool in the center of the valley. Thick mist rose from the confluence in the center of the pool, ascending directly to the mouth of the valley and dispersing, covering and shrouding the entire space above the valley.
And on the banks around the pool were lush green plants of various colors.
"Senior, the auras around here should be emanating from this pool, right?" Shi Quan diverted the topic.
Dugu Bo nodded and explained, "That's right. These two hot springs contain extremely cold and extremely hot auras. It's just that for some unknown reason, these two forces coexist in this pool. The power contained in the two hot springs is extremely terrifying. Even I dare not touch them casually. Remember, you must not touch them."
Shi Quan nodded, his gaze falling on the two herbs in the pool, "Senior, what are the two herbs in the middle of the pool?"
"I don't know either. I can only confirm that both of these herbs are extremely poisonous. Ordinary people who touch them will die instantly."
"Poison?" Shi Quan shook his head regretfully and said, "I was still thinking that these two herbs might be able to help you, Senior, solve your Spirit problem."
Dugu Bo was stunned for a moment, then quickly asked, "Shi Quan, what do you mean by that?"
"Senior, didn't you say that the auras around here can suppress the toxins in your body? These auras all originate from this pool. And these two herbs grew by absorbing the power of water and fire from the pool, so the water and fire power contained within them should also be able to suppress the toxins in your body.
I was just thinking, Senior, whether you could use the power of these two herbs to suppress or force the toxins in your body to transfer into a Spirit Bone. But if you say these two herbs are poisonous, then that definitely won't work."
"This boy is quite thoughtful, still thinking about detoxifying this old man." Dugu Bo nodded, and his heart warmed. In his opinion, Shi Quan's subconscious act of considering him was truly caring.
"Senior, Junior does not understand pharmacology, but I also know the principle of 'extremes meet opposites'. The water and fire power in this pool is too strong, and these two herbs are probably the same. Senior, if you truly find a way to use these herbs, remember not to use them directly. You must dilute them, otherwise I worry that the power in the medicine will be too strong and instead completely wear away all the toxins in your body. At that time, if the detoxification fails and there are no toxins left, then all your abilities will probably vanish."
Shi Quan knew that after he mentioned this, Dugu Bo would definitely try to find a way to use the power of the Blazing Apricot Delicate Silkworm and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass to detoxify. A reminder would prevent Dugu Bo from really researching a way to consume these two Immortal Herbs and then foolishly eating them all at once.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was startled. He had originally intended to try and see if he could consume the two Immortal Herbs. Hearing Shi Quan say this, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. He had never thought about it from this perspective. If he really found a way to consume these two herbs and he did, he couldn't even imagine the consequences.
"Good child, you've put thought into this. 'Senior' is too formal. From now on, you can call me Grandpa, just like Du Gu Yan." Dugu Bo was relieved and finally approved of Shi Quan.
A hint of excitement flashed in Shi Quan's eyes, and he readily said, "Okay, Grandpa Dugu."
A simple change in address declared that Dugu Bo was no longer a threat to him.
"Grandpa Dugu, are all the herbs here planted by you?" Shi Quan looked around and then asked.
"No, only some of the herbs here were transplanted by me, and some are native to this place," Dugu Bo continued to warn, "Many of the herbs here I don't recognize, and many of them are poisonous. You absolutely must not touch them casually."
"Mm, I can feel that the Life force of these surrounding herbs is very strong," Shi Quan nodded.
"You can feel the Life force of plants?"
Shi Quan explained, "Because my Blue Silver Grass is a Life-attribute mutation, I have a strong sensitivity to the Life force of plants."
"So that's it," Dugu Bo nodded, "It's just a pity. If your Blue Silver Grass could sense the medicinal properties of these herbs, that would be a great help to me."
"Grandpa Dugu, perhaps I can try," Shi Quan said astonishingly.
"You can really sense the medicinal properties of herbs?" Dugu Bo stared at Shi Quan with wide eyes.
"I'm not sure either. In my theory of Blue Silver Grass evolution, when Blue Silver Grass Cultivates, it can resonate with the surrounding plants, creating a state of shared Life force. In this state, I will have a special sensation of experiencing the plant's emotions, and perhaps I can use this to determine the specific medicinal properties of the plant."
Dugu Bo excitedly said, "Hahaha, good, good, good! Heaven is truly helping me! The water and fire auras here have no effect on you, so it's perfect for Cultivating. Shi Quan, quickly try! If you can help me determine some of the medicinal properties of these herbs, I might be able to formulate a medicine myself to solve my Spirit problem."
"No problem."
Shi Quan casually found an open space, sat down cross-legged, and asked in his mind, "A Meng, are you sure I can sense the specific medicinal properties of these herbs?"
"Don't worry, A Quan, you mustn't underestimate the power of Natural Affinity. It's not difficult to determine medicinal properties with the Blue Silver Grass Spirit. However, the specific consumption methods for these Immortal Herbs and Spirit Medicines can currently only be researched by yourselves. If your strength were a bit stronger, it wouldn't be so troublesome; you could directly communicate with these Immortal Herbs and Spirit Medicines."
Xiao Meng's confident voice echoed in Shi Quan's mind. If it weren't for Xiao Meng's reminder, Shi Quan would have no idea that Natural Affinity combined with the Blue Silver Grass Spirit could have such an effect…Chapter 60 Be my Dugu Bo's grandson-in-law.
Chapter 60: Be My Grandpa Dugu's Grandson-in-Law.
This happened to help Shi Quan, who was struggling to find a reason to stay at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Sensing the medicinal power.
Isn't this a perfect reason delivered right to his doorstep?
With his eyes slightly lowered, Shi Quan circulated his Internal Energy, and while Cultivating, he called out to the System in his mind.
"Open the storage space."
As his words fell, the image of the storage space appeared in Shi Quan's mind.
His gaze landed on the last grid.
It was a bronze Pill Furnace, simple in style, with three legs, two ears, a round top, and its entire body densely covered with various incomprehensible patterns and runes.
Automated Alchemy Furnace: From a high-tech cultivation World, a perfect combination of technology and Alchemy. It can automatically absorb medicinal essence and perform Alchemy according to user needs.
Note: This item is consumable, usable three times. The host needs to provide the herbs required for Alchemy, and the effect of the Medicinal Pill is related to the herbs.
One word.
Awesome!
What a Pill Furnace! It only requires herbs, everything else is fully automated. Individual herbs are nowhere near as powerful as Medicinal Pills. Now with this Pill Furnace, why should he worry about Immortal Herbs? Just use the Pill Furnace to refine all the Immortal Herbs he wants into Medicinal Pills, wouldn't that solve everything?
As expected, everything from the System is a masterpiece.
"As long as I help Dugu Yan resolve her poisoning issue, Immortal Herbs won't be a problem. Then, I'll get a Tenfold Perfect Great Restoration Pill, and I'll just take off."
Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he still needed to Cultivate first, to make his Blue Silver Grass Spirit resonate with the surrounding plants, and to make Dugu Bo believe what he had just said.
Clearing his thoughts, as the Divine Skill operated, the sensation of alternating hot and cold also lessened. The energy from all around continuously surged into Shi Quan's body.
Refreshing!
The environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was exceptionally suited for Shi Quan's Cultivation of the Nine Yin Nine Yang Divine Skill. Shi Quan quickly immersed himself in Cultivation, and the Blue Silver Grass, emitting a faint blue light, slowly extended out. In less than an hour, it had almost completely occupied the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, with the faint blue light intermingling with numerous medicinal herbs.
When Dugu Bo saw this scene, a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.
"Is this top-tier mimetic environment Cultivation? No, it's even stronger."
Dugu Bo looked at this scene with a mix of surprise and disbelief. The so-called top-tier mimetic environment Cultivation means that when Cultivating in an environment most suitable for oneself, one completely merges with the surrounding environment, becoming a part of it. This not only speeds up Cultivation but also makes one's Spirit purer, with all attributes evenly strengthened.
However, in Shi Quan's state, he not only became a part of the environment, but also made the entire environment seemingly become his aid. With such a Cultivation method, it was no wonder his Spirit would evolve.
"The water and fire Qi here are indeed extremely poisonous to living beings, but for plants, it's a treasure land. This kid's body can adapt here, it seems to be definitely related to his Spirit."
Dugu Bo looked down at the gently swaying Blue Silver Grass beneath his feet and muttered, "Is his Blue Silver Grass really just ordinary Blue Silver Grass? Even if it mutated, it wouldn't be this exaggerated, right?"
Seemingly sensing something, Dugu Bo looked up towards the sky, and with a slight push of his foot, his figure instantly soared into the air.
Inside the cave.
Dugu Yan slowly woke up from her Cultivation.
"Grandpa, I succeeded! And my spirit power also increased by one level!" Dugu Yan excitedly stood up and shared her joy with Dugu Bo.
"Our Du Gu Yan is truly amazing," Dugu Bo affectionately stroked Dugu Yan's head.
Dugu Yan, not seeing Shi Quan, curiously asked, "By the way, Grandpa, where's Shi Quan? Where did he go?"
"He's Cultivating outside. Du Gu Yan, haven't you always been curious about what Grandpa has been hiding from you? Grandpa will tell you today."
Soon, Shi Quan was about to start attempting to expel the poison for Dugu Yan, so it was time to tell Dugu Yan about the poisoning.
After Dugu Bo clearly explained the whole story, Dugu Yan's face visibly paled. She bit her lip and said, "Grandpa, you mean, even you are poisoned as well?"
"That's right," Dugu Bo sighed helplessly, comforting her, "But Du Gu Yan, you don't have to worry. Grandpa has long been used to it after all these years. Now that Shi Quan can help you with your Spirit problem, Grandpa is already very happy."
Dugu Yan's eyes were red as she anxiously said, "How could this be? Since Shi Quan can help me solve my Spirit problem, why can't he help Grandpa as well?"
"Du Gu Yan, Grandpa's situation is much more complicated than yours. It's not that easy to solve. But don't worry, Shi Quan is also a good child. Although he doesn't have the ability to detoxify Grandpa now, he has always been helping Grandpa think of ways to solve the Spirit problem."
"Really? Grandpa, you're not lying to me?"
Dugu Yan looked at Dugu Bo with red eyes. Seeing this, Dugu Bo felt even more heartache and earnestly said, "Of course it's true, how could Grandpa lie to you?"
"Hmph, you said you wouldn't lie to me, but you hid such an important matter from me for so long."
"Grandpa just wanted Du Gu Yan to grow up happily, didn't he?"
Dugu Yan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and looked at Dugu Bo earnestly, saying, "Grandpa, no matter what happens in the future, you must tell me. You are my only family now, and I don't want anything to happen to you. Du Gu Yan is not little anymore, and I can help you share the burden."
"Good, good, our Du Gu Yan has grown up. In the future, if anything happens, Grandpa will definitely tell you." Dugu Bo tightly embraced Dugu Yan.
For Dugu Bo, with Dugu Yan's words, all the hardships, fatigue, and sacrifices of his old bones were worth it.
"Du Gu Yan, let me tell you about the poison..." Dugu Bo then explained the steps and methods for solving her Spirit problem.
"Expel all the toxins into the Spirit Bone?"
Dugu Yan touched her chest and asked, "So, Grandpa, you disappeared for three months to find a Spirit Bone for Du Gu Yan?"
"Yes, fortunately, I was lucky enough to find not only a Bilin Snake Spirit Bone, but also the best torso bone. With this Spirit Bone, the toxins in your body will definitely not be a problem."
"Thank you, Grandpa."
"Thank me for what? Isn't this what Grandpa should do?" Dugu Bo said with a chuckle.
"Let's go. That fellow Shi Quan should be finishing his Cultivation soon. Once he's done, we can start the first detoxification."
Dugu Bo took Dugu Yan to the top of the mountain and did not rush to take Dugu Yan down to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Instead, he quietly sensed, confirming that Shi Quan was about to awaken, and only then did he take Dugu Yan and leap down.
"The Qi here is so uncomfortable." As soon as she landed, Dugu Yan's face changed. She was not like Shi Quan; the extreme water and fire forces around her were utterly poisonous to her.
"Shi Quan, wake up and get up. Du Gu Yan can't stay here for long." Dugu Bo's spirit power constantly probed Dugu Yan's condition, and once Dugu Yan showed signs of not being able to bear it, he would immediately take Dugu Yan away from the place.
"Coming, Grandpa Dugu." Shi Quan quickly got up and strode towards Dugu Yan.
With Dugu Yan's strength, she could only stay in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for at most half an hour. Any longer, and it could damage her Foundation.
"Dugu Yan, circulate your spirit power while sitting cross-legged, following my spirit power's guidance."
At Shi Quan's signal, Dugu Yan immediately sat cross-legged. Shi Quan summoned his Blue Silver Grass Spirit, placed it on Dugu Yan's hands, and his Internal Energy slowly flowed into Dugu Yan's body.
That scorching sensation came, and compared to the last time, this time it was even more scorching, causing Dugu Yan to tremble all over.
"Dugu Yan, don't space out. Circulate your spirit power along with mine."
Under Shi Quan's reminder and guidance, Dugu Yan quickly regained her composure and began to circulate her spirit power along with his.
The characteristics of the Divine Skill's Internal Energy also manifested at this moment. The toxins within Dugu Yan's body were gradually forced out.
Under the suppression of the water and fire Qi, these toxins couldn't cause any waves. They were directly suppressed by the water and fire Qi without even a chance to backlash.
Throughout the entire process, Shi Quan's Internal Energy was forcing out the toxins from the front, while Dugu Yan's spirit power was transferring the toxins into the Spirit Bone from behind.
With the two working together, everything went smoothly.
Dugu Bo constantly monitored everything within Dugu Yan's body. Upon noticing the toxins within Dugu Yan's body slowly integrating into the Spirit Bone, the tense expression on his face slowly faded, replaced by joy.
Half an hour passed quickly, and to be on the safe side, Dugu Bo interrupted the two.
The extremely cold and hot Qi had no effect on Shi Quan, but it was different for Dugu Yan. To be on the safe side and to avoid being too hasty, the first detoxification session concluded here.
Dugu Bo directly took the two back to the mountaintop. Dugu Yan's face alternated between green and red, and after coming out, she immediately sat cross-legged to Cultivate again.
Shi Quan proactively summoned his Spirit to help Dugu Yan alleviate the water and fire forces within her body. In just a short while, Dugu Yan recovered.
"How do you feel, Du Gu Yan? Are there any discomforts?" Dugu Bo looked at Dugu Yan with concern.
"Grandpa, I feel incredibly light all over, as if the shackles on my body have been released." Dugu Yan looked at Shi Quan with excitement, "Thank you, Shi Quan."
Shi Quan said with a smile, "You're welcome. Who told us we were partners?"
The more Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan now, the more pleasing he found him. Young, with excellent talent, strength, Heart-Nature, and wisdom in all aspects. How could such a good child be someone else's child?
However...
Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan, then at Dugu Yan. Who said someone else's child couldn't become his own? Since he already called him Grandpa, wouldn't it be a matter of course for him to become his Grandpa Dugu's grandson-in-law?
As this thought arose, a faint smile appeared on Dugu Bo's lips. He thought to himself, he must ask Dugu Yan about her feelings for Shi Quan when they returned. If they were good, then he would find an opportunity to set them up. Wouldn't they be a family then?