"Wasn't what I said clear enough?"
Wu Qi replied impatiently, "The root cause of the poisoning is the toxins that overflow during cultivation, combined with the overly close connection between the Martial Spirit and the body. That's what causes the Spirit Master to poison themselves."
"If you stop cultivating or abolish your poison abilities the poison will be cured."
Not cultivating? That was easier said than done.
As a Titled Douluo, and constantly facing pursuit from Spirit Hall, Dugu Bo had to keep growing stronger just to protect himself.
Moreover, Dugu Yan had good talent and would need to carry the family's future. For a genius to give up cultivation, how cruel would that be?
As for abolishing his poison abilities, that would be no different from pulling out a tiger's fangs and claws.
Without his poison techniques, the Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit would become completely mediocre. At that point, the situation for both grandfather and granddaughter would only become worse.
"Kid, is there no other way?"
Dugu Bo knew Wu Qi was waiting to name his price, so he laid out his offer directly. "If you can cure my poison, then from this day forward, you will be my benefactor. I will unconditionally do three things for you, as long as they don't go against my principles."
"My reputation may not be good, but no one has ever questioned my credibility. You should understand my sincerity!"
The fish had already taken the bait.
Wu Qi smiled inwardly, but put on a helpless expression. "Even the best chef can't cook without ingredients. Even if I want to help you, without a large amount of rare medicinal herbs, it's impossible."
"In my opinion, Senior, you should begin collecting high-level detoxifying herbs immediately. Once the materials are complete, I will naturally help you. After all, I'm not a fool, a favor from a Titled Douluo is practically a life-saving talisman. Why would I refuse it?"
Dugu Bo was momentarily speechless.
Wu Qi's behavior made it seem like he was deliberately trying to secure his favor.
However, if it meant curing the poison for him and his granddaughter, such a favor was worth giving.
"I have studied medicine for decades and own a large medicinal garden. I'll take you there first. If anything is missing, I'll find it myself, it won't take long."
Wu Qi pretended to hesitate, saying that his studies should come first.
Dugu Bo waved his hand dismissively. "No problem. I'll have Yan Yan request leave on your behalf. You can also leave a letter."
"I can also grant you an additional opportunity on top of this. The cultivation time you lose will be more than compensated. How about it?"
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well itself was already a great opportunity. Combined with what Dugu Bo offered, his cultivation would soar like a rocket.
After thinking for a moment, Wu Qi took out paper from the study and quickly wrote two letters.
One was handed to Dugu Bo, to be passed to Dugu Yan and then delivered to the three education committee members the next day.
The other was slipped through the window into Changkong's room.
Changkong was currently cultivating, so Wu Qi did not disturb him.
Once he saw the letter, he would naturally understand what to do.
If Wu Qi disappeared without explanation, the higher-ups of Spirit Hall and even Qian Renxue would certainly search for him with all their might. The letter explained his reasons for leaving, ensuring that Spirit Hall would not make any wrong assumptions.
After finishing everything, the two of them left the mountain overnight.
Dugu Yan looked at the letter in her hand, feeling puzzled.
Her grandfather had just met Wu Qi for the first time, yet he treated him so generously. Could it be that Wu Qi truly had something extraordinary about him?
She knew that Dugu Bo's earlier smile was genuine, not an act to harm Wu Qi.
For a moment, she couldn't help but complain, "What a lucky guy."
At the same time, the Golden Eagle Soul Douluo noticed Wu Qi leaving with Dugu Bo.
Back then, Dugu Bo had been hunted by Spirit Hall and must still hold a grudge.
Now that he was taking Wu Qi away, it was highly likely he intended harm.
With that thought, the Golden Eagle Soul Douluo didn't dare delay and immediately followed.
However, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was very close to Heaven Dou City, and imperial soldiers were stationed nearby.
Making a move here would instantly attract experts from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Heaven Dou Empire, making it easy to expose Wu Qi's identity.
Left with no choice, he could only follow from a distance, waiting for the right opportunity.
Dugu Bo was already gravely ill, constantly suppressing the poison within his body, which weakened his perception significantly.
As the Golden Eagle Soul Douluo concealed his presence and followed behind, Dugu Bo failed to notice him at first.
Half an hour later, the two arrived at the entrance of Sunset Forest.
Wu Qi feigned confusion. "Senior, your medicinal garden is inside a Spirit Beast forest?"
Dugu Bo smiled faintly and gave a simple explanation. "There's a special place here—that's where the garden is located. Stay close to me, and don't get targeted by Spirit Beasts."
As soon as he finished speaking, his expression changed abruptly. At the same time, his Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Spirit was unleashed, and nine Spirit Rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—shone beneath his feet.
Not far away, seeing the two enter the territory of the Sunset forest, the Golden Eagle Soul Douluo stopped hiding and stepped out from the darkness.
"Release the young master, or Spirit Hall will not let you go!"
Dugu Bo was momentarily stunned, then immediately turned his gaze toward Wu Qi.
The Golden Eagle Soul Douluo frequently appeared across the continent, and his background was no longer a secret.
Seeing Wu Qi's expression, Dugu Bo instantly understood.
However, at this moment, he had no intention of pursuing the matter. As long as Wu Qi could cure the poison afflicting him and his granddaughter, he was willing to make an exception and not treat Wu Qi or those around him as enemies.
"Back then, Spirit Hall forced me into a desperate situation, and now you still dare to show yourselves."
"Killing you will count as collecting a bit of interest in advance!"
The tension between the two sides escalated, on the verge of breaking into a fight, when Wu Qi stepped forward and stood between them.
"It's all a misunderstanding. Don't fight."
Dugu Bo snorted coldly.
The Golden Eagle Soul Douluo, however, was confused, thinking to himself: If you're being coerced, just blink, and I'll go get reinforcements.
Wu Qi walked up to him and explained, "Senior Golden Eagle, go back first. I've reached an agreement with Poison Douluo. If it works out, I'll gain benefits beyond imagination and I might even be able to win him over."
Recruiting a Titled Douluo for Spirit Hall would be an enormous achievement.
The Golden Eagle Soul Douluo hesitated for a moment, then said quietly, "Young master, I'm afraid that won't work. The Pope previously tried to recruit him and failed, then ordered a deadly pursuit against Dugu Bo. If you trust him, I'm afraid—"
Wu Qi cut him off, emphasizing, "I don't act without certainty. Besides, what the Pope does has nothing to do with our Spirit Hall's Worship Hall."
After some persuasion, the Golden Eagle Soul Douluo finally changed his mind.
He cupped his fists toward Dugu Bo, then turned and disappeared into the night.
Dugu Bo snorted. "You want to earn my favor, yet you still dare to keep things from me?"
Wu Qi spread his hands. "Shall we talk while we walk?"
Dugu Bo didn't respond and simply continued walking deeper into the forest.
Wu Qi followed closely behind and spoke frankly. "I am indeed from Spirit Hall, but I'm not one of Bibi Dong's subordinates. And what she does has nothing to do with us."
"Whether we like it or not, Spirit Hall is indeed divided into two factions."
As they walked, the two talked at length.
Back when Dugu Bo advanced to the Titled Douluo Level, he went to Spirit Hall to receive the title ceremony.
Afterward, Bibi Dong attempted to recruit him.
However, because he was plagued by toxins and needed to rely on the spring water of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for long-term suppression, he declined her offer.
Who would have thought that Bibi Dong was so extreme, she actually sent Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to hunt him down relentlessly.
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