Gu Xuan displayed the backs of his hands to Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo, waving them slightly before explaining. "It's just a unique opportunity. For certain reasons, I can't explain it to you right now, but rest assured, this thing is beneficial to me."
Gu Xuan did not intend to reveal the matter of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings yet. These things were far too shocking; moreover, if he explained it to them now, he would only have to explain it all over again to Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong later. It would be better to find a better time and explain it to everyone at once.
Actually, explaining it to Dugu Bo first could have benefits; if Dugu Bo knew that Gu Xuan had the potential to achieve godhood in the future, he would likely be falling over himself to support him. But it didn't truly matter; he was already with Dugu Yan, which meant Dugu Bo was essentially bound to him. Even if Dugu Bo didn't plan on joining any faction yet, there was plenty of time—after all, Gu Xuan had only been at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for a week.
In just one short week, Gu Xuan's soul power had reached Rank 36. Due to the Infernal Delicate Apricot, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, the tempering of the well, and the inheritance of the Dragon Kings, his current cultivation speed could be described as advancing by leaps and bounds.
Though the Dragon Kings told him to compress his soul power as much as possible to temper his physique, his natural cultivation speed was so high that even while compressing and tempering, his progress remained swift. This was the double blessing of a deep foundation and a "cheat"!
Since Gu Xuan didn't wish to explain yet, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan naturally didn't pry. This was his fortuitous encounter; perhaps there were indeed reasons why he couldn't speak of it.
Dugu Yan felt somewhat helpless, pulling on his hand as she murmured. "Alright..."
Gu Xuan stroked her head and said. "It's just not convenient to say right now. I'll tell you everything in the future."
Then, Gu Xuan looked at Dugu Bo and said. "Grandpa Dugu, I can begin refining the antidotes for you now. However, before that, there is one thing I need to discuss with you and Yan Yan."
Dugu Bo nodded. "What is it?"
Gu Xuan spoke slowly. "The potent toxins in your and Yan Yan's bodies have already merged into every drop of your blood. It can be said that your entire bodies carry the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison. If you were to refine and concentrate these toxins in one place, wouldn't that ensure the poisons produced by your Martial Souls don't affect other parts of your body? For instance, condensing them into a Poison Core or refining the toxins into a soul bone?"
Hearing Gu Xuan's words, Dugu Bo's eyes brightened as if he had realized something. He replied. "I have a Poison Core. After I broke through to Rank 70, I couldn't withstand the serpent venom in my body, so I refined it into a Poison Core. Most of the toxins produced since then have entered it. I experimented based on the Poison Cores of serpent-type soul beasts back then and finally succeeded."
Gu Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly and asked. "Grandpa Dugu, then why haven't you refined all the toxins in your body into the Poison Core?"
Dugu Bo gave a helpless smile. "Do you think I haven't tried? Even with a condensed Poison Core, I still can't completely block the erosion of the serpent venom on my body. It only greatly slowed the damage. It was precisely because I condensed that core that I had the chance to break through to the Titled Douluo realm. However, your suggestion of guiding the toxins into a soul bone is a viable method. The Poison Core is hidden in my dantian, still in direct contact with my body, but a soul bone is self-contained. Although it fuses with the body, it is an excellent location to store toxins. Xiao Xuan, I think this method is worth a try."
Gu Xuan smiled faintly. "Grandpa Dugu, I can tell you for certain that this method is feasible. However, even when stored in a soul bone, the capacity is limited. It will eventually be filled to the brim unless a hundred-thousand-year soul bone is used as the container."
At this, Dugu Bo's expression changed, and he felt somewhat discouraged. He possessed a soul bone himself—an exquisite one even among ten-thousand-year bones, the Medusa Skull—but Dugu Yan had no soul bones at all. Furthermore, with her current strength, she couldn't condense a Poison Core. Did that mean there was no way to solve her problem?
Gu Xuan saw through Dugu Bo's thoughts and continued. "I will handle Sister Yan's soul bone, and then I'll refine an antidote to clear the current toxins from her body. As for you, you will transfer all the toxins in your body into your soul bone and Poison Core, letting the two check and balance each other. That way, when I clear the toxins from your body, the problem won't be nearly as large."
Gu Xuan then chuckled. "Grandpa Dugu, surely you don't lack even a single soul bone?"
Dugu Bo smiled. "You brat, you really are a clever one. I do indeed have a soul bone. But you said you would handle Yan Yan's soul bone—do you mean to give her one?"
Gu Xuan nodded. "That's right. A 35,000-year-old Sea Viper Right Arm Bone. It should be a soul bone that perfectly matches Yan Yan."
Both Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo stared in shock. A 35,000-year-old soul bone? He was just giving it away?
Dugu Yan's feelings could no longer be described simply as "moved." No one understood the rarity of a soul bone better than her; after all, her grandfather was a Titled Douluo, so she didn't lack knowledge in this area.
As for Dugu Bo, since he owned one, he knew its value even better. Gu Xuan was actually willing to give it directly to Dugu Yan? They had only been together for a month—had their feelings reached such a height? It wasn't that Dugu Bo lacked confidence in his granddaughter's charm, but soul bones were items that made people's eyes turn red with greed. He had seen many people, even biological brothers, kill each other over a mere thousand-year soul bone.
Suddenly, Dugu Bo found Gu Xuan even more pleasing to the eye. Since Gu Xuan had said it out loud, he wouldn't go back on his word.
Gu Xuan continued. "Grandpa Dugu, you and Yan Yan should return to the clan with me today. It's a good chance to be formally introduced. Since the soul bone is at the clan, I didn't bring it out with me."
Dugu Bo's eyes lit up. With Gu Xuan as a grandson-in-law, he was naturally happy. Setting aside the boy's character and talent, the influence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan alone was enough for 99% of people to look up to. The "Upper Three Sects" title wasn't just for show.
"Very well," Dugu Bo replied directly. "I didn't get to catch up properly with that old Bone Dragon when I sent the letter earlier. This is a perfect time for a formal visit."
Compared to Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan had become quite bashful. Hearing that they were going to "meet the parents," she instinctively began fidgeting with her fingers.
"But before we set out, I need to take some Immortal Herbs. These Immortal Herbs have a massive effect on soul masters," Gu Xuan added.
Dugu Bo told him to take whatever he needed. Gu Xuan was giving away a soul bone; what did a few plants matter? Besides, this way, Dugu Bo wouldn't be going empty-handed. Even though he didn't recognize the plants in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, it was still his medicinal garden.
By noon, Gu Xuan had packed everything, and Dugu Bo had carefully prepared a gift. Since they were going to the home of his future "in-laws," it wouldn't be right to bring nothing, and the Immortal Herbs were Gu Xuan's choice, so he didn't count those as his own contribution.
Dugu Yan suddenly became like a clingy kitten, following Gu Xuan everywhere and asking endless questions. What did his parents like? Would Grandpa Gu Rong like her? What did Ning Fengzhi prefer? Gu Xuan felt helpless but answered them one by one. This side of Dugu Yan was so cute that he couldn't help teasing her a little.
After leaving the Sunset Forest and boarding a carriage, the three returned to Heaven Dou City in the afternoon. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan wasn't far from the city, but it was improper to visit in the late afternoon. Thus, Dugu Bo requested that they rest in the city for the night and go the following morning.
Gu Xuan was in a rush to get home, but since he wasn't alone, he agreed to wait one more night.
(End of Chapter)
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