Dugu Bo's expression remained unchanged as he said leisurely, "What, do you dislike that I came to see you without taking a bath?"
Wu Qi muttered inwardly: Doesn't he know how bad he smells?
This stench was even worse than the pesticides from his previous life. Especially at such close range, the smell was suffocating.
"You're poisoned," Wu Qi said.
Dugu Bo was shocked inside, but he forced himself to remain calm. "I've played with poison all my life, how could I possibly be poisoned?"
"Don't think that just because I'm speaking politely with you, you can joke around as you please. Hmph!"
Wu Qi had been thinking about how to convince Dugu Bo, and this smell gave him the perfect idea.
"I once followed a coroner and examined the corpse of someone who had been poisoned. The stench emitted from that corpse is very similar to the smell coming from you. Especially the blood inside the body, it smelled even worse."
"If you don't believe me, you can break the skin on your finger and let out a drop of blood to smell it."
Wu Qi added, "With your strength as a Titled Douluo, you might not feel the effects of the poison. But over time, as it continuously corrodes your meridians, problems will definitely arise."
"Even if your title is based on poison, it's impossible for you to understand every kind of poison. It's better to be cautious."
Did Dugu Bo not know whether he was poisoned?
But what could he do?
For generations, the Dugu family had been searching for a way to cure the poison, yet they still couldn't resolve the poison of their Spirit. This had led to the family declining to the point where only he and his granddaughter relied on each other.
Can this kid really detoxify it, or can he only tell that I'm poisoned?
No matter what, he had to test him.
If he really could cure it, then the problem that had plagued the Dugu family for generations might finally be solved.
In the future, the family might flourish once again.
"Oh? Then tell me, how can my poison be cured?"
Wu Qi put on a serious expression. "Senior, would you allow me to check your pulse?"
He didn't actually understand pulse reading at all, he was just putting on a show to gain Dugu Bo's trust.
Dugu Bo said nothing and placed his arm on the table in front of him.
Wu Qi stepped forward, recalling the techniques of old Chinese physicians from his previous life, and placed his fingers on Dugu Bo's wrist.
Dugu Bo frowned, grabbed Wu Qi's fingers, and moved them to the correct pulse position. "Kid, do you even understand pulse reading? If you're trying to deceive me, hmph—"
Wu Qi glanced at him. "Why are you in such a hurry? I don't check pulses every day. Occasionally missing the correct position is normal. But rest assured, I have deep knowledge of pulse reading. With a single finger, I can determine exactly what poison you've been afflicted with!"
Dugu Bo was doubtful, but for the sake of curing the poison, he suppressed his impatience for now.
Wu Qi's expression shifted unpredictably. Several times he seemed about to speak, only to stop himself, raising his brows repeatedly, fully acting the part of an experienced divine doctor.
Dugu Bo gradually grew impatient and couldn't help but ask, "Kid, what exactly have you found?"
Wu Qi ignored him and continued focusing intently on the "pulse."
After a moment, Dugu Bo could no longer endure it. He pulled back his arm and put on a questioning stance.
Wu Qi pondered briefly before saying, "This poison did not come from outside, it was generated from within."
Dugu Bo was shocked. Before he could ask anything, Wu Qi continued, "The Martial Spirit is the foundation of a person. Your granddaughter, Dugu Yan, cannot control the poison she releases. This is likely not her personal issue, but a problem with her Martial Spirit."
"After examining your pulse, I finally understand the root of the problem."
"Although humans and Martial Spirits coexist, that doesn't mean the Martial Spirit will necessarily 'protect' the Spirit Master. The Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit may be a special case, its own poison gradually erodes the body of the Spirit Master."
"Senior, if you don't seek treatment soon, both you and your granddaughter won't live long. You might be able to suppress the poison due to your strength, but Dugu Yan cannot, she—"
Before he could continue, Dugu Bo's expression immediately turned hostile. "Kid, don't make alarmist claims."
The harm caused by the Spirit's poison was the Dugu family's greatest secret.
If outsiders found out, the family would face complete destruction.
He had only taken Wu Qi seriously because of his extraordinary talent and intelligence. But if he revealed this matter carelessly, then he could not be allowed to live.
Reading more books did have its advantages, at least when deceiving others, it was harder for them to notice flaws.
Wu Qi smiled faintly and continued, "Senior, don't be anxious. Let's break down the underlying logic of this poisoning."
"There is a fundamental difference between Tool Spirit Masters and Beast Spirit Masters. A beast-type Spirit is connected to the Spirit Master's body. When it is used, the Spirit Master merges with it. This theory is proven once a Spirit Master obtains their seventh Spirit Ring."
"For Beast Spirit Masters, if the Spirit is destroyed, the person dies. In contrast, Tool Spirit Masters use their Spirits externally. Even if the Spirit is shattered, the Spirit Master will only suffer severe injury, not death."
With knowledge of future events, Wu Qi knew that when Yu Xiaogang helped Tang San hunt his first Spirit Ring, Luo Sanpao was bitten by a Mandala Snake. Because of the connection between the Spirit Master and the Spirit, the poison directly affected Yu Xiaogang himself.
Combined with the records Wu Qi had seen in Spirit Hall, this theory seemed even more convincing.
Dugu Bo said in a low voice, "What are you trying to say!"
It was clear that Wu Qi had a solid foundation in Spirit Master theory.
Perhaps this was the only hope for the Dugu family to regain a future.
Wu Qi continued, "What I mean is that Beast Spirits are too closely tied to the Spirit Master's body. The Jade Phosphor Serpent is among the strongest of its kind, and the poison it cultivates eventually overflows and harms its user."
"Let me give you a counterexample. I know a genius whose Martial Spirit is plant-type. In Spirit Master theory, that falls under Tool Spirits. His first two Spirit Rings were both highly poisonous, yet he himself suffered no backlash from the poison."
"The fundamental nature of the Spirit determines how it manifests. When you don't use your Martial Spirit for long periods, don't you feel that the poison's effects on your body are less severe?"
Dugu Bo's eyes widened!
The reason he avoided involving himself in trouble was precisely because, when he refrained from using his Martial Spirit in battle, the poison's effects on him were much less severe.
He had only noticed this pattern but never understood the underlying logic.
After hearing Wu Qi's explanation, he suddenly felt enlightened. "Then tell me, how should I cure this poison?"
As soon as he spoke, he realized something was off and quickly corrected himself. "I almost let you lead me astray. How could I possibly be poisoned…"
Wu Qi rolled his eyes. "That might work on outsiders, but there's no need to hide it in front of someone who understands. Don't tell me you don't want to cure it?"
Dugu Bo stopped pretending altogether, deciding to face it head-on. "Then tell me—how exactly should I cure it? You now know such a major secret. If you can't cure me, you know the consequences!"
Wu Qi smiled inwardly.
The man was desperate and had completely fallen into his trap.
"The Jade Phosphor Serpent is yin in nature, while tiger-type Spirit Beasts embody pure yang. Soaking tiger bones in wine can help alleviate the symptoms."
Dugu Bo himself was a highly skilled expert in medicine, how could he not know this?
But this method only relieved the pain during flare-ups; it did nothing to address the root cause.
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