With A Rou's departure, Yu Qing's pace of life seemed to slow down all at once, and she entered a relatively peaceful period of seclusion.
As the babies in Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi's wombs grew, Yu Qing's care for them became even more meticulous. He strictly forbade them from engaging in any activities that could potentially harm the fetuses, and even the " Blood Burning Meditation Method " he had previously taught them was stopped, forcing them to revert to their original family routine. The Legacy method is a gentler form of meditation, prioritizing the safety of the pregnancy.
He devoted most of his energy to further training Ling Xin and Ling Mou.
Within two days of A Rou's departure, Yu Qing successfully prepared a new round of " Hell- level" Medicinal Bath based on the Physique changes of the two women after absorbing the first spirit ring.
The potency of this new Medicinal Bath was so potent that even Dugu Bo, standing nearby, felt his eyelids twitch. In his opinion, Poison Douluo, the energy and stimulant contained in this liquid were so great that even a Spirit Elder, let alone a Spirit Grandmaster, would likely explode or be corroded by the deadly poison if immersed in it!
However, for Ling Xin, who had undergone intense training in the early stages... For Ling Mou, however, this became the best catalyst to unleash their body spirit potential. The color of the older sister Ling Xin's toxic bath grew increasingly deep and eerie, while the younger sister Ling Mou's Medicinal Bath shone with a golden light, radiating a metallic sharpness. Every day, the two women struggled and transformed in extreme pain, their physique and potential increasing at a visible rate.
Their daily Medicinal Cuisine has also been upgraded, shifting from strengthening the body's foundation to a more radical approach of stimulating potential and refining the body, with each meal containing enormous energy.
His life slowly passed by as he taught the twin sisters and spent time with his wife. Then Yu Qing noticed that Dugu Bo, that old guy, seemed to have disappeared for several days after he helped renovate the Poisonous Miasma Zone.
A few days later, one morning, Yu Qing was carefully helping Duan Xin and Zi Ruyi take a walk on the outskirts of the valley, breathing in the fresh air and engaging in gentle prenatal activities, when they bumped into Dugu Bo, who had just returned from the outside world.
This time, Dugu Bo was not alone.
Beside him, a little girl of about four or five years old followed closely. The little girl had green hair similar to Dugu Bo's, but a lighter color, like the emerald green of early spring buds, flowing smoothly over her shoulders. Her face was exquisitely beautiful, and her large eyes were as clear and bright as emeralds. Although she seemed a little shy at the moment, clinging tightly to Dugu Bo's clothes, it was still clear that she was a beauty in the making, and would surely grow up to be an outstanding beauty.
Dugu Bo stopped when he saw Yu Qing and the other two, a rare, gentle smile of an elder appearing on his face. He bent down, gently picked up the somewhat shy little girl, and softly said, " Yan Yan, come here, call me uncle."
The little girl glanced timidly at Yu Qing, then at her grandfather's encouraging gaze, before mustering her courage and softly calling out in her clear, childish voice, "Hello, Uncle~"
Yu Qing's heart melted at the sound of that soft, sweet voice. A genuine smile spread across his face as he praised Dao, " Old Poison, is this your granddaughter? She's so cute! Much prettier than you, old man!"
Dugu Bo, unusually, didn't refute, but instead proudly raised her chin: "Of course! Don't you know whose granddaughter she is!"
Looking at the adorable appearance of little Dugu Yan, Duan Xin couldn't help but touch her slightly protruding belly, her eyes filled with maternal warmth. She whispered to Yu Qing, "Husband, do you think... if I also have a daughter, will she be just as cute?"
Yu Qing nodded immediately, her voice full of anticipation: "Great! I love daughters! Daughters are a father's little darlings, they're definitely much more considerate than sons!"
Zi Ruyi also looked tenderly at little Dugu Yan, imagining what her future child would look like, her heart filled with happy anticipation.
Yu Qing chuckled and teased little Dugu Yan, but his keen mental senses quickly detected something amiss. He frowned slightly, his expression turning serious as he carefully examined the little girl, and said in a deep voice, " Old Poison, Yan Yan's physiology... how could it be so... frail? Her foundation seems damaged?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's smile vanished instantly, replaced by deep sorrow and helplessness. He sighed, his voice becoming much lower: " Yan Yan... she's been enduring the Jade Phosphor Serpent since she was in her mother's womb." The poison of the Spirit... she was practically born with it. Innate was far weaker than the other children... it's a miracle she's still alive. All these years, if I hadn't shamelessly begged Senior Nine Heart Begonia Ye Shengxin for help, I'm afraid..."
At this point, a hint of unconcealed sorrow and vulnerability appeared in the eyes of the usually eccentric and aloof Poison Douluo. His wife was dead, his son was gone, and now even his only granddaughter was suffering from the torment of poison day and night. He didn't know how long she could endure it, and this pain was almost crushing him.
Upon hearing this, Yu Qing felt a surge of sympathy and emotion. Even someone as powerful as Titled Douluo had his share of helplessness and sorrow. He stepped forward, solemnly patted Dugu Bo on the shoulder, looked at him firmly, and said, word by word, " Old Poison, if you trust me, hand Yan Yan over to me. I can't guarantee I can completely resolve the Jade Phosphor Serpent." "I know there might be hidden dangers with Spirit, but I promise I'll give you back a healthy, lively granddaughter!"
Dugu Bo abruptly raised his head, looking into Yu Qing's incredibly earnest eyes, then looked down at his granddaughter in his arms, weak yet with a bewildered expression, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Finally, he nodded heavily, his voice trembling slightly: "Alright! Yu Qing... I... entrust this to you!"
"Yes!" Yu Qing nodded solemnly.
Over the next few days, Yu Qing quickly won over little Dugu Yan's trust and affection in his unique way. He would tell her novel and interesting stories, perform simple magic tricks, and use "Power of Life" to make her feel warm and comfortable. Soon, little Yan Yan, who was initially a bit shy, began to like sticking close to Yu Qing, and would even sit in his lap, blinking her big eyes as she listened to his stories.
At the same time, Yu Qing also began to fully plan a treatment plan for Dugu Yan. Medicinal Cuisine and Medicinal Bath must be used in tandem, but the key is the word "gentle." It must focus on nourishment and proceed gradually, unlike the treatment for Ling Xin. Ling Mou was not as intense. More importantly, he needed to periodically use the Power of Life to carefully guide and clear the Jade Phosphor Serpent Poison deposited in her body, a long and delicate process.
Seeing how devoted Yu Qing was to Yan Yan, Dugu Bo felt grateful and fortunate, and he felt even more that meeting Yu Qing in Nuoding City was one of the greatest strokes of luck in his life.
That night, Dugu Bo unusually approached Yu Qing, his expression unusually serious and formal, followed by little Dugu Yan, who was already sleepy and rubbing his eyes.
" Old Man Dugu, what do you want with me?" Yu Qing opened the door and was somewhat surprised to see this scene.
Dugu Bo's eye twitched, and he lowered his voice: "Hey! Kid, can you spare me some face in front of my granddaughter? Don't call me that nickname!"
Yu Qing chuckled and made a sealing gesture.
Dugu Bo led Xiao Yan Yan into the house, closed the door, took a deep breath, and said bluntly, " Yu Qing, I have come here today to ask you for a favor."
"Oh? What's the matter that you're taking so seriously?" Yu Qing raised an eyebrow.
"I hope…" Dugu Bo glanced at his obedient granddaughter beside him, his voice utterly serious, "that you will accept Yan Yan as your apprentice!"
Yu Qing was slightly taken aback: "Why did you suddenly have this idea? With me here, I will do my best to help her take care of her health."
Dugu Bo shook his head, his eyes deep: "It's not just about conditioning her body. I hope Yan Yan's future will be brighter, that she can see a wider world, instead of being bound by the shackles of Spirit for life, like her father... or even like me. You are the most capable person I've ever met, and the most likely to break those shackles. Your knowledge and your methods far surpass my understanding. Therefore, I hope she can formally become your apprentice and learn real skills!"
Looking into Dugu Bo's expectant and resolute eyes, and then at little Dugu Yan standing upright despite not quite understanding, Yu Qing understood. He smiled and nodded: "Alright. Since you trust me so much and entrust her to me, then I will accept this disciple!"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's face immediately lit up with a relieved and joyful smile.
Next, at Yu Qing's prompting, although little Dugu Yan was still half asleep, he still completed the three kneelings and nine kowtows ceremony in a very proper manner, and called out in a clear, childish voice: "Disciple Dugu Yan greets teacher!"
Yu Qing accepted the bow without hesitation, then gently helped the little girl up and patted her head: "Alright, from now on you are my first disciple, Yu Qing. It's late, go to sleep first, and I'll prepare something delicious for you tomorrow."
After having Dugu Bo take Yan Yan back to rest, Yu Qing looked out the window at the moonlight over Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and a smile appeared on her lips.
The first disciple was Poison Douluo's granddaughter...that's quite interesting.
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