Seeing Gu Xuan's expression of complete disbelief, she found it a bit hard to believe herself; it was the first time she had seen Gu Xuan look so stunned.
This only served to validate the truth of the information to her. Who was Gu Xuan? He was the chosen pride of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. What kind of things had he not heard of or seen?
Now that even Gu Xuan looked utterly shocked, one could imagine just how astonishing the information Dugu Yan had just blurted out truly was.
"Are you sure?" Gu Xuan couldn't help but cup Dugu Yan's small face, asking in a tone of voice that seemed to struggle with the reality of it.
Dugu Yan blinked, her eyes shifting as if she were replaying a memory. Then, she nodded very seriously and replied. "If your description is accurate, then I am certain."
Hearing this, Gu Xuan stopped doubting. The impression he gave Dugu Yan was one of absolute trust. He suddenly gave her small mouth a fierce peck and said excitedly.
"Yanzi, you're saved! Yanzi!"
Dugu Yan felt a trace of sweetness on her lips and instantly beamed with a flower-like smile. She was confident she wasn't wrong; as long as Gu Xuan's description was correct, her grandfather's medicinal garden was indeed the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Hearing the words "you're saved," her heart suddenly felt a sensation of rebirth. This poison had tormented her for over a decade. Now that there was a chance to remove it, was she not gaining a new life?
Gu Xuan squeezed Dugu Yan's shoulders excitedly and asked earnestly. "Yanzi, if what you say is true and Senior Dugu's garden is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, why hasn't he used the herbs inside to develop an antidote? Senior Dugu is an expert in poisons; logically, his knowledge of pharmacology shouldn't be lacking. Or does this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well contain no herbs?"
Hearing this, Dugu Yan recalled Dugu Bo's helplessness when facing the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. She glanced around to ensure no one was listening, then leaned close to Gu Xuan's ear and whispered. "Xiao Xuan, I'll tell you the truth, but you mustn't tell anyone else."
Gu Xuan instinctively pulled her slender waist closer and nodded. "Don't worry, I promise to keep my lips sealed."
Dugu Yan continued to whisper in his ear. "Actually, that place was found by Grandpa by chance. Although it has a suppressing effect on the serpent poison in our bodies, Grandpa doesn't recognize the things inside, so..."
Dugu Yan didn't need to finish the sentence. Even if Gu Xuan weren't a transmigrator, he would have figured it out—if one doesn't recognize the items, they naturally cannot be utilized.
Gu Xuan sighed inwardly. 'To be honest, if the "chosen one" of this Douluo Continent weren't the transmigrator Tang San, it would surely have been Dugu Bo's family. It was a pity; they possessed a treasure they didn't recognize, which eventually became a "wedding gift" for Tang San.'
'Furthermore, ten thousand years later, the Dugu Family wouldn't even have ownership of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; it would directly become the property of the God King Tang San. Truly... people's hearts are not what they used to be, and fate plays cruel tricks.'
But things were different now. Although Gu Xuan coveted the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as a "cheat-like" treasure land, he would never just eat his fill, pat his butt, and walk away—let alone pack everything up and leave nothing.
Because he was thinking of taking Dugu Bo along with the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. On what grounds? 'Your granddaughter is my woman. My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan is wealthy and influential; if I give you a betrothal gift, you should give a bit of a dowry in return, right?'
As for what this "dowry" would be, that was simple. 'Dugu Bo, you've spent half your life drifting; we'll provide for you in your old age. Living here with your in-laws isn't "someone else's territory," so you won't need to worry about anything.'
'Regarding that treasure land, since you don't recognize the treasures, we'll take them and put them to use. When the time comes, there will surely be no lack of benefits for you.'
'Besides, once your granddaughter becomes my wife, would you really worry about him not giving you any benefits?'
Gu Xuan couldn't help but feel a bit stirred in his heart. Not only did he want the granddaughter, but the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and Dugu Bo himself had to be brought into the fold!
Of course, to achieve all this, nothing could go wrong in the intermediate steps. If handled poorly and the other party became resentful, the loss would outweigh the gain.
After hearing Dugu Yan's words, Gu Xuan fell into deep thought.
Dugu Yan then asked. "Since you recognize this treasure land, does that mean you also recognize the things inside?"
Gu Xuan kneaded Dugu Yan's soft waist and replied. "I can't guarantee I'll recognize everything. After all, I've only seen descriptions in ancient texts and haven't been there personally. If possible, I want to go and see for myself."
Hearing this, the heart that had been hanging in Dugu Yan's chest finally settled. As long as he recognized them, it was enough.
As for going to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, others might not be allowed, but Gu Xuan, as her boyfriend and someone who recognized the treasure land, would definitely have no problem.
In the eyes of others, her grandfather was moody and ruthless, but to her, she was his precious treasure.
Moreover, Gu Xuan had said there might be treasures in that land that could help her grandfather cure his poison. If they truly found them, wouldn't both she and her grandfather be able to escape the torment of the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison?
Thinking this, Dugu Yan's heart began to stir with excitement. If it were truly so, she wouldn't have to worry about her own safety in the future and could choose soul rings with more potent toxicity.
Her third soul skill was indeed powerful, but that power was gained by sacrificing the potential of her first two soul skills. If she had absorbed powerful poison-attribute soul beasts from the beginning, her current third skill would be even more devastating.
Therefore, being afflicted by the serpent poison had even restricted the display of her true strength. Now that there was a way to solve this problem, how could she not be excited?
Dugu Yan leaned against Gu Xuan's shoulder. After considering for a moment, she said. "Xiao Xuan, why don't we go find my grandpa right now? He's been in Heaven Dou City lately."
At these words, Gu Xuan felt a moment of temptation. Dugu Yan wanted a quick cure, and Gu Xuan similarly wanted to head to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to activate his "cheats" as soon as possible.
However, Gu Xuan suppressed the excitement in his heart. Now was not the time. It was too late; it was already past eight o'clock, and the sky was dark. It would be somewhat inappropriate to visit Dugu Bo at this hour.
After thinking it over, Gu Xuan spoke softly. "Silly girl, it's already dark. There's no need to rush; it won't be too late if we go tomorrow."
Dugu Yan looked at the sky and saw that it was indeed dark, with stars already dotting the heavens. She thought for a bit and replied. "Alright."
Then, another question occurred to her. Since she and Gu Xuan were already together, and now it was just the two of them alone, and the sky was dark... how would they rest?
Together? But it was a bit too early for that.
Not together? She was still in Gu Xuan's arms, and the comfort of it made her enjoy it immensely; she didn't want to leave for even a minute.
What should she do? It would be too fast to sleep together right after getting together, right? But she couldn't bear to be apart now.
Gu Xuan seemed to see through her heart. He didn't rush to rest but instead picked her up in a princess carry and walked to a grassy area outside the gazebo.
Gu Xuan took out a plush blanket five meters long and three meters wide from his soul tool. With a wave of his hand, he spread it directly on the ground and then placed Dugu Yan upon it.
Amidst Dugu Yan's slightly blushing expression, he also lay down beside her. Dugu Yan instantly felt her heart rate accelerate.
'Is... is this going to be an outdoor battle?'
Dugu Yan didn't even dare to think about it. Although she had never experienced it, she had read storybooks. In them, the male and female leads often had their first encounter result in an outdoor battle.
This... this was just too stimulating!
(End of Chapter)
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