Chapter 50: The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is Mine!The three-day deadline arrived in the blink of an eye.At the southeastern entrance of the Sunset Forest, Fu Shiyan's plant incarnation stood with his hands behind his back, while Fu Ze stood silently behind him like a shadow.Just as the appointed time arrived, a cold and fishy poisonous mist quietly spread, and Dugu Bo's slender figure condensed and appeared from within the mist.When he clearly saw the appearance of Fu Shiyan's incarnation, even though he was mentally prepared, a thick look of shock still uncontrollably flashed in his eyes!So young!Judging by his face, he was clearly just a young man of eighteen or nineteen!However, when he focused his mind to sense carefully, that shock turned into even deeper horror—the spirit power fluctuations faintly emanating from this youth had actually reached the level of a Spirit Emperor, or perhaps even higher!"An eighteen or nineteen-year-old Spirit Emperor?! This... is simply a monster!"Waves of shock surged in Dugu Bo's heart, and his evaluation of that mysterious "Fu Family" rose once again.A power capable of cultivating such a young expert likely possessed a foundation far beyond his imagination.Shock aside, he did not forget the purpose of this trip. Suppressing his emotions, he looked sharply at Fu Shiyan and said in a deep voice:"Your Excellency... must be the 'Young Master' this person spoke of? Was it Your Excellency who claimed to be able to solve the affliction of myself and my granddaughter, and invited me here?"Fu Shiyan's incarnation smiled slightly, his demeanor composed: "It is indeed I. Poison Douluo, I have long heard of your reputation."He changed the subject, not directly answering the matter of detoxification, but saying instead:"This is no place for conversation. I have long yearned for the wondrous scenery of your medicinal garden.""Why don't we move into the garden and discuss in detail?""At that time, I will naturally present the specific method to remove the hidden affliction with both hands."Dugu Bo's face suddenly darkened, but the situation was stronger than the person. Not only was the other party accompanied by a Rank 95 Titled Douluo, but they also held his fatal secret and possible hope.By coming to this appointment, to some extent, the initiative was no longer in his hands.After a moment of silence, Dugu Bo finally let out a cold snort: "Fine! I shall take you for a look!But let me warn you, if you cannot show real skill, or if you harbor ill intentions, even if I have to risk this life..." The poisonous mist around him became faintly restless, his unfinished words filled with a hollow threat."Rest assured, Your Excellency. This humble Fu's trip is only for a trade, not to make an enemy," Fu Shiyan said frankly.Dugu Bo said no more, turning into a streak of dark green light to lead the way.Fu Shiyan and Fu Ze followed closely behind.Passing through layers of poisonous barriers, when that magnificent valley of intertwined ice and fire and steaming mist appeared before them, even though Fu Shiyan was prepared, he still felt a trace of shock.Obvious surprise also flashed in Fu Ze's eyes; he was clearly unexpected by such a natural wonder.Upon entering the valley, the two extreme auras of scorching heat and extreme cold became even more distinct.Dugu Bo stopped, turned around to stare fixedly at Fu Shiyan, his tone carrying a suppressed urgency:"You've seen the medicinal garden! Now, it's time to tell me the method!"Fu Shiyan did not keep him in suspense this time. His gaze swept over the Immortal Herbs in the valley, his confidence growing as he cut straight to the chase:"There is naturally a method. But before informing you, we need to settle the terms of the trade.""Speak!" Dugu Bo's voice was tight."It is very simple."Fu Shiyan said in a calm tone, "If I successfully solve the Spirit backlash and bloodline affliction of Your Excellency and your granddaughter Dugu Yan, and help the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Martial Soul take a step further...""Then, this medicinal garden will belong to my Fu Family from now on. Furthermore, from this day forth, Poison Douluo, you will need to serve as a Guest Elder for my 'North Star Fu Family'.""Guest Elder?!"Dugu Bo's face instantly turned ashen. The medicinal garden was one thing—he had already prepared for that before coming—but he had been arrogant and unyielding all his life, loving freedom and loathing restraint above all else. To ask him to join a family and be at their beck and call was simply... But thinking that this was the only chance to solve his and even Yan Yan's physical afflictions, he fell into a silent struggle.Fu Shiyan had long anticipated his reaction and added unhurriedly:"Do not be anxious, Your Excellency. Please listen to me finish.""My 'North Star Fu Family' is a hidden clan. We have devoted ourselves to cultivation and the study of techniques for generations, rarely involving ourselves in worldly disputes.""The position of Guest Elder is more of a symbolic alliance and friendship."He looked at Dugu Bo's slightly softened expression and continued: "By becoming a Fu Family Guest Elder, Your Excellency's daily life will remain exactly as before, with no restraints whatsoever.""The Fu Family will not interfere with any of your freedoms, nor will we ask you to do anything against your conscience.""Only when the Fu Family encounters a major crisis, or needs to borrow Your Excellency's expertise in the way of poison or pharmacology, will we send someone to request your aid.""For Your Excellency, it is merely having one more powerful ally and resource backing, as well as... the chance to eradicate the Spirit defect."Dugu Bo fell silent for a long time upon hearing this, finally speaking hoarsely: "...If it is as you say, I can agree.""But the premise is, you must first prove that you truly have a way!""That is only natural." Seeing that his initial goal was achieved, Fu Shiyan no longer delayed and began to explain the method."The root of the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison backlash lies in the fact that while the Spirit can produce lethal poison, the Spirit Master's body lacks a matching 'poison sac' to safely contain the toxin.The toxin accumulates in the body and corrodes the Spirit Master themselves; that is the backlash.""The first method treats the symptoms."Fu Shiyan held up one finger, "I can prepare a special medicinal formula to dissolve most of the accumulated toxins in Your Excellency's body, alleviating the pain. Afterward, you must find a suitable Spirit Bone to serve as a temporary 'poison sac' to carry the subsequent toxins produced by the Jade Phosphor Serpent.In this way, you and your granddaughter can be spared the pain of backlash for a considerable time, and your cultivation can continue to improve."When Dugu Bo heard the words "Spirit Bone," his eyes already lit up.Although Spirit Bones were rare, this method sounded truly feasible!However, Fu Shiyan changed his tone: "But this method has a fatal hidden danger—as a carrier, a Spirit Bone has its limit of endurance.Once the toxins produced in the body exceed the capacity of the Spirit Bone, the bone will shatter, and the toxins will instantly flood the entire body... At that time, even the gods would find it hard to save you.Furthermore, this method treats the symptoms but not the root; the bloodline affliction in your descendants will still exist."The fire of hope that had just risen in Dugu Bo was doused with a bucket of cold water, and his expression turned ugly again."The second method,"Fu Shiyan held up a second finger, his tone intensifying, "treats the root. Since the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Martial Soul itself cannot evolve a perfect 'poison sac,' then we shall use external force to prompt the Spirit to evolve again!""Spirit evolution?!"Dugu Bo cried out in shock, an unbelievable light erupting in his eyes.The Jade Phosphor Serpent was already a top-tier Spirit. To evolve again? What kind of sight would that be?!"Correct."Fu Shiyan confirmed, his gaze sweeping over the many Immortal Herbs by the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well,"Using the uniquely blessed immortal grade herbs here, combined with my unique Alchemy methods, I can refine pills capable of cleansing the Spirit's origin, stimulating its potential, and guiding it to transform to a higher level.Not only can it completely solve the toxin backlash and eradicate the hidden danger, but it is also possible to raise the quality and power of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Martial Soul to a whole new height!"Completely solve! Eradicate the hidden danger! Spirit evolution!These three phrases were like a heavy hammer striking Dugu Bo's heart, making his breathing ragged. The shock in his eyes turned into wild joy and longing!Compared to the flawed Spirit Bone method, this second solution was simply a dream-like way out!If it could truly be realized, Fu Shiyan would be performing an act of rebirth for the Dugu family!"I choose the second one! I choose the second one!"Dugu Bo said excitedly without any hesitation.Freedom was precious, but the continuation of his family, his own liberation, his granddaughter's future, and the possibility of Spirit evolution far outweighed the value of that slight potential restraint.Fu Shiyan was not at all surprised by his choice and nodded:"Good. To refine this pill, several specific Immortal Herbs must be prepared as the main ingredients, supplemented by many rare medicinal materials, and specific tools are also required.One week from now, I will have everything ready and return here to open the furnace and refine the pill.""It's a deal!"The way Dugu Bo looked at Fu Shiyan was now completely different. Fu Shiyan's series of promises had filled him with hope, and his eyes were full of yearning for the Spirit evolution... After receiving the memories sent back by the plant incarnation, Fu Shiyan's true body, far away in the courtyard in Nuoding City, showed a heartfelt smile.Subduing Dugu Bo and obtaining the usage rights of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well meant the plan was progressing smoothly.But despite the joy, he did not relax his vigilance.
