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The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well didn't just have a suppressing effect on toxins; the powerful spiritual energy of ice and fire within would also deliver a massive shock to the human body.
If one stayed inside for too long, they would surely die from their body exploding. However, this time, Tang San looked at Xiao Lin's indifferent expression and then at his own body, which was inexplicably accepting the ice and fire spiritual energy.
Tang San was stunned.
He knew that Dugu Bo relied on the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to temporarily alleviate his toxins.
But why were they not being assaulted by the spiritual energy of ice and fire? He knew Brother Lin had special soul power and a Dantian that could accommodate all special attributes.
But what was going on with himself?
Is it because the Blue Silver Grass likes this place?
Tang San instantly grew excited.
This might be a way for him to gain immunity to the ice and fire attributes; perhaps he wouldn't even need to hunt for additional soul rings to gain that immunity.
Because his Martial Soul already possessed powerful vitality, Tang San didn't have any particularly greedy thoughts regarding the two Immortal Herbs situated within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
He knew that "Ice and Fire Immunity" was useless in the face of a Soul Master who possessed Ultimate Attributes.
Xiao Lin had told him this before: Ultimate Attributes possessed absolute power that could crush Soul Masters of the same attribute.
Therefore, Tang San would be quite satisfied if his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul could simply gain some resistance to ice and fire. As for anything else, he would rather use other Immortal Herbs to compensate.
In any case, his mind was currently set on supplementing the Blue Silver Grass with enough vitality—the more the better—ideally evolving it into the Blue Silver Emperor right now.
At the same time, Xiao Lin shared similar thoughts with Tang San.
While pretending to be ignorant of the situation, he used his peripheral vision to size up the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. That particular Immortal Herb held immense benefits for his Martial Soul.
Its adaptability was off the charts; it might even be enough to trigger an evolution in his Martial Soul. Suppressing the longing in his heart and the call of the Horned Dragon Staff, Xiao Lin prepared to start his calm display of expertise.
"Ahem!"
After a few light coughs, Xiao Lin drew Dugu Bo's suspicious gaze toward him.
"Your Excellency Dugu Bo, originally I was fifty percent sure I could treat your toxins. Now, I am eighty percent sure. This is all thanks to the Immortal Herbs here."
As Xiao Lin spoke, Dugu Bo nodded in approval.
His herb garden contained many medicinal ingredients that even he didn't recognize.
Furthermore, Xiao Lin claiming an eighty percent success rate actually suited him; if Xiao Lin had said one hundred percent, Dugu Bo definitely wouldn't have believed it.
"And what about Yan Yan? What about her?"
"Classmate Dugu Yan is naturally a one hundred percent certainty. We just need to solve the issue with her Martial Soul."
A hint of doubt rose in Dugu Bo at Xiao Lin's words, but seeing the boy's confident expression, he chose to trust him for the time being.
"Tell me then, how do you plan to solve the toxins in me and Yan Yan?" Dugu Bo's expression softened slightly, and his tone grew calmer.
"Little San."
Xiao Lin didn't answer directly, instead letting Tang San speak first.
"I have three methods to treat your toxins," Tang San said with absolute confidence, bolstered by his professional expertise and the presence of the Immortal Herbs.
"The first method involves the two medicinal plants in that hot spring. Those two plants are originally extremely toxic Immortal Grade treasures."
"If consumed simultaneously and absorbed using a special method, they can wash away all the toxins in your body and forge a physique that is immune to water and fire, and impervious to all poisons."
Upon hearing the first method, Dugu Bo rejected it decisively.
He had long since stopped believing he could break through any further. If he lost the poison techniques he was most proud of, how could he still be the Poison Douluo? He'd likely be defeated by some powerful Soul Douluos.
"Not that one."
Hearing Dugu Bo reject the first method, Tang San felt a secret sense of triumph.
If you don't want it, then it's ours.
"The second method is for either Brother Lin or me to absorb those two Immortal Herbs. Then, we can use our blood—which will be impervious to all poisons after being neutralized—as a medicinal catalyst, supplemented by other herbs, to slowly alleviate your toxins."
"That method is too slow. I won't consider it for now." Dugu Bo thought to himself that he had already essentially imprisoned Xiao Lin and the other boy; if he had to constantly ask them for medicinal blood in the future, wouldn't he just become their bodyguard?
Where would his dignity be?
Indeed, even if he were to act as a bodyguard, he had to maintain his pride.
A bet was a bet, but begging for medicine in such a way was simply too unsightly.
"The third method is to condense your toxins into your own Martial Soul, or into a Soul Bone. Grandmaster Xiao Yan said that your soul poison originates from your Martial Soul and your soul rings."
"Only by returning the poison to its source can you ignore its effects. Using a Soul Bone is even more convenient; as long as the Soul Bone's limit hasn't been reached, you can keep storing the toxins inside it indefinitely."
"What happens when the limit is reached?"
Dugu Bo had a decent understanding of Martial Soul research, and he found Tang San's third method quite plausible. The problem was that if it were truly that easy, he wouldn't have been suffering from the agony of the poison for all these years.
Using a Soul Bone as a safeguard seemed like a more feasible path.
"When the limit is reached, the toxins within the Soul Bone will erupt instantly, taking your life in a heartbeat," Xiao Lin added nonchalantly.
"Actually, both the second and third methods are good."
"The second method resolves your toxins bit by bit, though it's slower. For the third, it would be best to find an External Soul Bone that can absorb extreme poison and possesses growth attributes. That would solve the problem entirely."
As Xiao Lin finished speaking, Dugu Bo thought it over for a moment and nodded in deep agreement.
An External Soul Bone was indeed an excellent solution, but where was he supposed to find one?
"If you're worried about not finding an External Soul Bone, you might consider the Man-Faced Demon Spider species."
"This clan has a relatively high probability of producing External Soul Bones. When dealing with a Man-Faced Demon Spider, try to be as cruel as possible; that makes it easier for a Soul Bone to drop."
Although Xiao Lin no longer insisted on getting a Man-Faced Demon Spider's External Soul Bone for himself, he could certainly offer the tip as a favor.
He figured Dugu Bo would be quite moved by such a suggestion.
"Fine, I've noted all of this down."
With Dugu Bo's capabilities, there was hope of purchasing one or two lower-quality Soul Bones.
At the very least, he wouldn't have to worry about Yan Yan's safety in the short term. However, he also kept the matter of the External Soul Bone in mind: "If an External Soul Bone truly appears from a Man-Faced Demon Spider, I will consider you the winners of this bet."
Dugu Bo spoke, a look of relief finally appearing on his face, before he said directly: "Fine, you may use the medicinal herbs here as you wish. I'm going to speak with Yan Yan about the situation now and will return shortly."
Just as Dugu Bo was about to prepare a Soul Bone for Yan Yan as a precaution, Xiao Lin stopped him once more.
"Your Excellency Dugu Bo, what's the hurry?"
Xiao Lin's words made Dugu Bo pause.
He turned to look at Xiao Lin, only to find the boy's face brimming with confidence.
"Who told you we only had three methods?"
The moment Xiao Lin finished speaking, Dugu Bo's eyes widened instantly. His emotions were like a roller coaster, constantly rising and falling.
As expected of Grandmaster Xiao Yan's top disciple—he actually has more solutions?
"Your Excellency Dugu Bo, have you heard of a Soul Core?"
"A Soul Core?"
Xiao Lin's words left both Dugu Bo and Tang San stunned.
One had encountered the concept but didn't recognize it, while the other knew the term but had no idea how it was formed; both stared at Xiao Lin expectantly.
"As long as you form a Soul Core within your body, not only will your strength increase significantly, but your poison techniques will also be greatly enhanced."
"Hiss!!"
For a moment, Dugu Bo couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.
"What exactly is a Soul Core?" Dugu Bo asked impatiently.
"It is an object formed by soul power condensed into a solid shape, which continuously rotates and compresses the soul power within the body. Not only does it accelerate the recovery of soul power, but it can also help you absorb toxins, preventing them from erupting."
As Xiao Lin finished, Dugu Bo found himself thinking of his own Poison Core.
Could it be that the Poison Core is an unfinished version of a Soul Core?
Thinking of this, Dugu Bo opened his mouth and spat out a jade-green Poison Core.
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