Chapter 78 Delayed Treatment, Concerns on Both Sides
Dugu Bo glanced at his granddaughter beside him, whose face was full of suspicion, and said in a deep voice:
"Yanyan, I brought you here because of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Venom of our Dugu family. You should be able to feel that with your breakthrough in soul power, the backlash is almost uncontrollable. If we can't find a cure soon, I'm afraid…"
He didn't finish his sentence, but the color drained from Dugu Yan's face instantly.
She was well aware of this, as her body had already begun to show signs of poisoning.
"Grandpa, is the solution here?"
Dugu Yan looked around.
"Good."
Dugu Bo pointed to Ye Liuyun, who was watching from a distance.
"This person has some skills; he can suppress the venom of the Jade Phosphor Serpent."
Dugu Yan suddenly turned her head, her sharp gaze scrutinizing Ye Liuyun.
"Grandpa, have you been scammed?"
Dugu Yan frowned, her tone full of distrust.
"He's just a Soul Master, his soul power level isn't even as high as mine. Even you, a Title Douluo, are helpless against this poison, so what makes him think he can cure it?"
Ye Liuyun sat on the rock with his eyes slightly closed, as if he hadn't heard her question at all, and listened quietly as they finished speaking.
This indifference ignited a fire in the heart of the usually proud Dugu Yan.
Hey! I'm talking to you!
Dugu Yan stepped forward, her soul power surging.
"Ever since that loss in Soto City, I haven't stopped training diligently for a single day. Now my soul power level is just one step away from level forty!"
She stared at Ye Liuyun's expressionless face, and the battle against the Shrek team flashed through her mind.
She and her companions reviewed the proceedings countless times and finally came to the following conclusion:
Ye Liuyun is an extremely difficult opponent who relies on control abilities, and he excels at attrition warfare, like slowly boiling a frog in water.
To defeat him, we must not drag things out; we must rely on a sudden burst of power to completely destroy his defense!
"Dugu Yan, a level 39 control-type battle spirit master!"
A fierce fighting spirit ignited in her eyes, and three soul rings—two yellow and one purple—instantly lit up beneath her feet, with emerald green phosphorescence flickering at her fingertips.
"Please enlighten me!"
"I will wash away the shame of that day."
Ye Liuyun calmly raised his right hand.
Boom—!!!
A surge of soul power far surpassing that of Dugu Yan emanated from his body, its rich life force carrying a suffocating pressure.
Two yellow ones, one purple one.
"Ye Liuyun, a level 40 control-type Soul Master."
A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips, and his voice was low.
"Please enlighten me."
The air was deathly silent.
Dugu Yan's originally aggressive aura deflated upon seeing the opponent's powerful soul force, like a punctured balloon, with a "whoosh" sound as light leaked out.
If she remembered correctly, the other party's soul power level was lower than hers half a month ago.
Now they've actually overtaken her.
Moreover, the other party's calm and composed aura made her realize that Ye Liuyun was even more terrifying than he was in Soto City.
One second, two seconds...
The coldness on Dugu Yan's face instantly crumbled. With lightning speed, she retracted her Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul, and her "please enlighten me" posture vanished without a trace, replaced by a slightly ingratiating smile.
She turned her head abruptly and said to the astonished Dugu Bo:
"Grandpa, I think you're right. This place is blessed with outstanding people and resources. Let's… let's talk about the treatment first, so as not to delay our important business."
Ye Liuyun snorted coldly and withdrew his soul power.
"I don't have time to waste on your nonsense. My treatment can indeed help suppress the toxins in your body."
"But it can't remove the poison."
Dugu Bo frowned, his previously relaxed nerves tightening once more:
"What do you mean? You said you could save her..."
"The poison is produced by your own bodies."
Ye Liuyun interrupted Dugu Bo, his tone as calm as if he were stating some kind of truth.
"Your martial soul is the Jade Phosphor Serpent, and poison is your very essence. Unless your martial soul is destroyed, as long as you live, the poison will continue to be produced. I can heal your current injuries, but I cannot stop the poison in the future."
"My treatment is very special. Suppose that the venom of the Jade Phosphor Serpent will kill you in 10 years, and you only have one year left. I can restore your body to a normal state, but because you produce venom yourself, you will still die in 10 years."
Dugu Yan's nascent hope turned pale when she heard "abandon her martial soul".
"Then there's no solution."
But Dugu Bo had a sudden inspiration: nothing was more important than Dugu Yan's life.
"Then you just need to treat Yan Yan every now and then, and I can marry her to you, along with a large dowry."
The usually haughty Dugu Yan blushed deeply after hearing this, and punched Dugu Bo:
"Grandpa, what nonsense are you talking about? Who wants to get married?"
Ye Liuyun waved his hand, indicating that he should listen to what he had to say:
"There is a solution."
"Evolve the Martial Soul. No longer focus on poison, change the nature of the Jade Phosphor Serpent from the source. Poison will no longer be a burden."
"Evolved Martial Soul?"
Dugu Bo was startled.
Having lived a lifetime, he naturally knew how miraculous the evolution of a martial soul was.
If it can truly evolve, it will not only save his life, but also give Dugu Yan a chance to reach the pinnacle!
"But not now."
Before Dugu Bo could get excited, Ye Liuyun poured cold water on his enthusiasm.
"Her body is too weak to withstand the impact of evolution. She needs to cultivate with me and I will take care of her. When the time is right, I will help her."
Dugu Bo fell silent.
His shrewd eyes were fixed on Ye Liuyun, and countless thoughts raced through his mind in an instant.
"Follow him to cultivate? It's called conditioning, but in reality, it's using Yan Yan as a hostage to infinitely prolong the treatment process."
Dugu Bo snorted inwardly; this kid was wary of him.
He feared that if he cured the grandfather and granddaughter, this titled Douluo would turn against them, kill them to silence them, or refuse to acknowledge their relationship.
After all, the other party is a 100,000-year-old soul beast.
"Boy, you don't trust me, do you?"
Dugu Bo spoke in a hoarse voice, his tone carrying a hint of the arrogance of a Title Douluo.
"Although my name is 'Poison,' I know that a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring of gratitude. You saved Yanyan, making you the benefactor of my entire Dugu family. Do you think I'm the kind of person who would turn my back on someone after I've served my purpose?"
Ye Liuyun didn't speak, but simply stared at Dugu Bo in silence.
Those unwavering eyes gave Dugu Bo a strange sense of pressure.
"Should I say yes or no?"
Ye Liuyun completely ignored his words, his attitude firm and uncompromising.
"Very well! I agree!"
Dugu Bo took a deep breath and finally gave in.
With the threat of his martial soul evolution and his granddaughter's life looming over him, he had no reason to refuse. Moreover, following such an unfathomable young man might truly be a great opportunity for Yan Yan.
Although Dugu Bo felt aggrieved, he also felt a bit of admiration. He believed that capable people should be respected.
At that moment, their eyes met in the air, and they both saw through each other's thoughts.
Ye Liuyun didn't say anything more.
He was indeed on guard against Dugu Bo.
Although he knew that Dugu Bo was a loyal and righteous person in the original work, Ye Liuyun never entrusted his life to the "original setting" or "the other party's conscience".
He would exploit human nature, betting that Tang Hao wouldn't be foolish enough to waste his 100,000-year soul ring, and willingly become his bodyguard.
Dugu Bo values his granddaughter more than the 100,000-year soul ring.
But he would never deliberately test human nature.
Because he knew better than anyone else that human nature is the most vulnerable thing in the world.
The most balanced relationship is one where both parties have things that the other values.
If one party has something to do and the other party acts recklessly, the relationship will inevitably crack sooner or later.
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