Oscar had intended to tell Dugu Bo about this method anyway, so when Dugu Bo actively asked again, Oscar spoke up.
"This method is difficult, but also simple." Oscar looked at Dugu Bo and slowly said, "Senior should understand venomous snakes, right?"
Dugu Bo was slightly startled, but he still couldn't figure out the connection between the two. Finally, he had no choice but to nod and continue listening to Oscar.
Oscar didn't beat around the bush either. He continued, "Since Your Eminence's martial soul is the Jade Scale Snake, why not imitate the venomous snake? Although you don't have a poison sac like venomous snakes, we spirit masters have one advantage over spirit beasts: we can absorb Soul bones to enhance our strength."
"If Your Eminence could use a Soul bone as a poison sac and channel all the poison from your body into it, I think even if this method can't achieve complete detoxification, it should at least greatly relieve the pain for you and my sister."
Hearing this answer, Dugu Bo first thought carefully for a moment, then his face gradually flushed. This wasn't because of anything else, but because of excitement and agitation.
"Correct! Correct! Why didn't I think of such a method? Perhaps... perhaps this could be a way out for my Jade Scale Snake!" Dugu Bo excitedly began talking to himself.
After a long while, Dugu Bo's eyes burst with brilliant light. "Little Oscar, I will personally verify this method of yours. If it's indeed feasible, in the future, you can come find me for any difficulties."
Dugu Bo said this while secretly cursing himself for being so stupid. Such a simple method - why hadn't he thought of it?
This wasn't really Dugu Bo's fault, because spirit masters on the Douluo Continent basically cultivated by the book. How could they think to put their attention on Soul bones?
Now hearing Oscar's method, Dugu Bo felt this was definitely feasible.
Moreover, at this point, Dugu Bo's doubts about Oscar had completely vanished. After all, Oscar had already done all this. Any further suspicion would be excessive.
Dugu Bo was also thinking: Could it be that this kid has taken a fancy to his granddaughter? Otherwise, why would a stranger help him so much?
Although Dugu Bo knew Oscar might have thoughts of climbing up to him, a Title Douluo, and Oscar had even explained himself that he spoke up because he couldn't bear to see Dugu Yan suffer so.
But they were just people who met by chance! Although Oscar was only eleven years old, after several hours of contact, Dugu Bo could be certain that Oscar was definitely not a brainless person.
So Dugu Bo felt Oscar must still have some ulterior motive, and the biggest possibility was his granddaughter.
And Dugu Bo also realized that he didn't know when, but Oscar's form of address for Dugu Yan had already changed.
Oscar didn't know Dugu Bo's thoughts. He just reminded, "Your Eminence, as a Title Douluo, you should also know the importance of Soul bones. So if possible, I hope you try to help my sister find a Soul bone suitable for her."
Oscar reminded him of this because he was afraid Dugu Bo might randomly find a Soul bone for Dugu Yan to ease her pain earlier. Although it was unlikely, Oscar also knew the rarity of Soul bones.
Even as a Title Douluo, finding a quality Soul bone suitable for Dugu Yan wasn't necessarily an easy task.
And the reason Oscar cared so much about Dugu Yan was naturally because of some of his own ideas.
In Oscar's thinking, if possible, he was willing to be with Dugu Yan. After all, Dugu Yan's conditions weren't bad, and she came with Dugu Bo, a powerful asset for group battles, plus the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.
Although they had just met, Oscar felt he had a chance.
Having made his decision, Oscar naturally wanted to steer everything in a positive direction. Only then could they ultimately have a better outcome.
Dugu Bo nodded after hearing Oscar's words. "I understand. I will find a suitable ten-thousand-year Soul bone for Yanyan as soon as possible."
Dugu Bo said this, his eyes flashing with a trace of coldness. The determination and chill in his gaze showed that Dugu Bo had some target in mind.
Having obtained the answer he wanted, Dugu Bo couldn't help but start experimenting on the spot. After all, there were still about two hours until dawn.
Although two hours wasn't enough for Dugu Bo to reach a direct conclusion, he could feel the feasibility of this method. By dawn, Dugu Bo's entire being seemed much more spirited.
This was the first time in over a decade that he had been this happy. The last time he was this happy was when he broke through to level ninety.
Having obtained a satisfactory result, Dugu Bo wanted an even more perfect solution. So just after dawn, Dugu Bo led Oscar's group toward his medicine garden.
In Dugu Bo's view, although he didn't recognize the herbs in his medicine garden, given the special nature of that place, there should be some Oscar could use among the many herbs.
And as long as there was one useful plant, it would prove that this place could be cultivated. If so, relying on the special nature of this place, Dugu Bo was confident he could cultivate the medicinal herbs he needed.
This was Dugu Bo's main objective. Of course, while this would delay Oscar, Dugu Bo believed Oscar wouldn't refuse. After all, he was a Title Douluo.
Moreover, Dugu Bo quite appreciated Oscar. If Oscar became his grandson-in-law, Dugu Bo would be willing.
After all, Oscar was the first person in fifteen years with whom Dugu Yan could open her heart. Although they hadn't known each other long, this was precisely why Dugu Bo also felt Oscar could get along with Dugu Yan.
Dugu Bo led Oscar and the others, rushing all the way. In less than half a day, they arrived before a poison formation deep in the Sunset Forest.
Dugu Bo stopped before the poison formation and specially explained. It turned out that to protect his medicine garden, Dugu Bo had used his potent poison to surround an entire mountain area.
The power of these poison formations was sufficient to stop spirit masters below Title Douluo. Even a Spirit Douluo as powerful as Gai Yue, if caught in this poison formation for more than fifteen minutes, would dissolve into a pool of pus. Such was Dugu Bo's terrifying power.
However, with Dugu Bo leading the way, they didn't need to worry about being harmed by the poison formation.
Following Dugu Bo into the poison formation, passing through a dense forest, everyone arrived at a hill about five hundred meters high in the forest. Following Dugu Bo closely, they soon reached the summit.
Upon arriving here, Shao Xin and Gai Yue couldn't help but be startled by the terrain before them.
Because before them was an inverted cone-shaped mountain hollow. The summit where they stood was at the edge of this hollow. Thick hot steam rose from within the hollow, the steam very moist and carrying a peculiar scent.
This was their first time experiencing such a sensation. Actually, it was Oscar's first time too, but Oscar already knew what this was and didn't react like the other two.
But Oscar was more excited. To act more convincingly, Oscar suddenly spoke up, "There's a hot spring here?"
Dugu Bo glanced at him. "You certainly know a lot."
Oscar said, "I should at least recognize the smell of a hot spring. Is your medicine garden by the edge of this hot spring? This is quite a nice place."
(End of Chapter)