Chapter 81 The Bizarre Reactions After Ingesting Whale Glue
The air in the herb garden still retained the lingering stench of whale glue and the residual warmth of the interplay of ice and fire.
Ye Liuyun finally relaxed from that extreme tension.
From escaping last night and absorbing the abundant life force here, to now undergoing extreme body tempering, it has been more than a day of high intensity.
Now that I'm relaxing, I feel a bit mentally exhausted.
The main thing is that now that I think about it, I kind of regret it; Dugu Yan was quite sexy and pretty.
Ye Liuyun was grinding his teeth so hard they were about to break. "Go to sleep. You won't be bothered if you're asleep."
He lay down on the cold rock without any regard for his image, covered his eyes with his arms, and tried his best not to think about anything.
And on the ground not far away...
"Grandpa... help me... help me out..."
Dugu Yan, like a caterpillar that had lost its moisture, twisted and struggled incessantly among the few tough, steel-wire-like strands of Blue Silver Grass.
The once spirited young girl now appeared extremely disheveled, her movements even somewhat comical.
"This grass has been slowly draining my soul power, and I'm out of strength."
Dugu Yan's voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz.
Dugu Bo looked at the few blades of grass that still emitted a faint blue-gold light even while their master was asleep, and a strange light flashed in his old eyes.
As expected of a soul beast capable of taking human form, even its Blue Silver Grass is extraordinary.
Dugu Bo flicked his finger casually, and a wisp of emerald green wind swept across precisely.
"Whoosh!"
The Blue Silver Grass was neatly cut.
Dugu Yan lost her balance and collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily.
A moment later, as her strength returned somewhat, the memories flooded back into her brain.
She recalled how she had just looked, as if she wanted to melt into Ye Liuyun's arms.
She recalled those shameful gestures and unrestrained words.
Dugu Yan felt all the blood in her body rush to her head.
"Waaah..."
She let out a mournful cry and buried her head in her knees. Her once fair neck was now so red that it seemed to be bleeding.
Shame.
I am so ashamed.
I want to die.
"I'm too ashamed to face anyone, I'm really too ashamed to face anyone..."
Dugu Yan's voice was choked with sobs, filled with despair.
"Grandpa, why were you watching me just now? Why didn't you knock me out sooner?"
Dugu Bo naturally had his own ulterior motives.
The Dugu family now consists of only the grandfather and granddaughter.
He couldn't protect Dugu Yan forever, so of course he wanted to find someone for his granddaughter to rely on.
He walked over, squatted down, and made up an excuse.
"Ahem, in that situation, if I rashly intervene, what if you suffer a qi deviation?"
"Alright, stop acting like you're going to die. That kid got caught in the same trap earlier, and he's probably even more embarrassed than you are right now, which is why he's lying there pretending to be dead."
"He wasn't embarrassed at all! He even threw me out!"
Dugu Yan grew angrier the more she thought about it. Didn't she have any charm?
You should know that she has no shortage of men pursuing her, including Yu Tianheng, the heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Dugu Bo sighed, looked intently at the boy lying on the rock, and pulled Dugu Yan aside to offer psychological counseling.
"This is a good thing. It proves that this man has principles and is a good man."
He paused, then his tone became extremely serious:
"Originally, I thought Yu Tianheng was quite good. He comes from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and his talent is above average. But now I see that this kid is even better."
Dugu Yan covered her face, her voice muffled:
"Grandpa, please stop talking... I haven't figured out how to face him yet."
Dugu Bo couldn't bear to see his precious granddaughter acting so timidly.
"What are you afraid of? I've already decided to betroth you to him. You're my granddaughter, and even the Heaven Dou royal family has to give you some respect, Dugu Yan. When we return to Heaven Dou City, I'll prepare a dowry that no one can refuse."
Dugu Bo chuckled and patted his chest, guaranteeing:
"If he's not stupid, he'll definitely agree. Then you'll be his lawfully wedded wife. What was that little thing just now? It was just marital fun!"
Listening to her grandfather's indecent words, Dugu Yan was still extremely ashamed, but her original suicidal thoughts were unconsciously suppressed by a strange expectation.
She secretly raised her head, peeking out one eye, and looked at the boy lying on the rock.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on Ye Liuyun's cool and handsome face, and his long eyelashes trembled slightly.
Dugu Yan blushed and spoke in a voice barely audible:
"Alright."
Dugu Bo smiled, told Dugu Yan to wait, and slowly walked up to Ye Liuyun.
This time, he was no longer cynical; his wrinkled face was filled with an unprecedented seriousness.
"Now I'd like to have a formal talk with you."
Dugu Bo took a deep breath, his voice low and powerful:
"I'm entrusting Yan Yan to you. As long as you agree to marry her, my life, Dugu Bo's life, will be your strongest shield from now on. Although the Dugu family is small, all the wealth we've accumulated over the years will belong to the two of you."
He paused, a hint of self-mockery flashing in his eyes:
"I proposed this marriage not so that you would remain the Dugu family's private doctor forever. I value your integrity. I trust your character because you were able to suppress your desires for the sake of pride under those circumstances."
Ye Liuyun listened quietly and sighed.
"I don't accept it."
Ye Liuyun spoke, his voice as cold as ever.
"I don't like the idea of arranged marriages. In this life, who you like and who you want to be with should be based on your own heart, without any other factors."
As he said this, the image of that cold and beautiful figure in black—Zhu Zhuqing—involuntarily appeared in his mind.
Even at the risk of death, she still chose to pursue her heart's desire.
He detests this kind of behavior that treats people as bargaining chips, regardless of whether the intention is "good".
Ye Liuyun once thought the most vicious sentence in the world was: "I'm doing this for your own good."
Anything that hurts someone's self-esteem, heart, or spirit can always be explained away with the phrase, "I'm doing this for your own good."
Dugu Bo was taken aback for a moment, then, still somewhat unwilling to give up, he joked:
"Hey, you silly boy, you're so clueless. What's wrong with my granddaughter? She cares about you, you're not at a disadvantage."
"I don't like her."
Ye Liuyun refused again, his five simple words cutting off all room for negotiation.
Dugu Bo opened his mouth, his face full of a forced smile, about to continue to persuade him with kind words.
This scene was witnessed by Dugu Yan, who had been silently watching from afar.
In her memory, her grandfather was the high and mighty Poison Douluo, always surrounded by admirers wherever he went.
But now, for her future, her grandfather was actually bowing down in front of that boy, even with a hint of pleading.
She felt like she had gone completely mad.
What man could compare to her own grandfather, who was devoted to her wholeheartedly?
An indescribable bitterness and guilt suddenly surged into her heart, dispelling all her shyness.
She rushed forward and roared.
"Grandpa! Stop talking!"
Dugu Yan suddenly rushed out, grabbed Dugu Bo's hand, her eyes red-rimmed.
She stared intently at Ye Liuyun, then looked at Dugu Bo, her voice trembling but resolute:
"Grandpa, please don't bring this up again. I don't like him! Not at all!"
"I've only met him twice in total, and this was the first time we met. How could I possibly like him?"
"That was just a side effect of taking that stuff."
She turned her head to look at Ye Liuyun, her eyes revealing a stubbornness:
"You and my grandfather made a deal, right? Once the deal is done, you cure our poison, and then we'll go our separate ways, whether it's the main road or the narrow bridge."
After saying that, she ran into the cabin without looking back.
"This... this girl!"
Dugu Bo sighed, looking at Ye Liuyun with disappointment, and snorted coldly.
"Let me tell you, missing out on my granddaughter would be the biggest loss of your life!"
Without anyone reminding him, Ye Liuyun was already starting to regret his decision. Dugu Yan was beautiful and fiery, and as a wife, she came with a generous dowry, so there was really nothing wrong with her.
But while one may have thoughts, one must remain rational.
He wouldn't stoop to such a despicable act as climbing over women to get ahead.
"Don't like someone just because of their temporary glamour or benefits."
"When two people are together, it's not about ability or looks."
"It's about whether our values align."
"Are you going to marry Dugu Yan to any other capable young man you meet in the future?"
Dugu Bo thought about it carefully. What if he encountered another exceptionally talented young man in the future?
In order to give Dugu Yan a safe haven, he actually considered marrying her off to the other party.
Ye Liuyun patted Dugu Bo on the shoulder.
"Don't expect others to protect her; you should do it yourself."
"Once the deal is done and the physical defect is removed, you will be her greatest safe haven, and she will have a better future together."
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