Chapter 12 Oh dear, old poisoner, how can I accept this?
"To know one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue."
Seeing how well-behaved Tang San was, Jiang Li patted his head with satisfaction and then took Tang San back to Dugu Bo's side.
Immediately after considering his words, he spoke to the old poison master before him.
"Senior Dugu Bo, I'll just tell you directly that there are two ways to deal with your snake venom."
"One way is to have the disciple prepare some herbs for you, which, after you take them, will help you force your poison into a soul bone."
"However, there is a drawback to doing this: once the soul bone reaches its maximum capacity to contain toxins, and you choose to contain either the soul bone or the skull or torso bone, then your result will be certain death."
"And if one chooses the soul bones of the limbs, it's merely a case of drinking poison to quench thirst!"
Upon hearing Jiang Li's suggestion, Dugu Bo merely considered it for a moment before shaking his head.
With his Title Douluo level cultivation, if he really used such a method, he would only be able to prolong his life for a few more years, not to mention his granddaughter.
That soul bone, known as the treasure of the Blood River, is no ordinary object.
Where can you get them so easily?
In all his years of wandering the martial world, the only piece of soul bone Dugu Bo possessed was the Medusa skull currently residing on his head.
Moreover, even if he collected all six top-grade soul bones, those soul bones would eventually be full of poison!
This approach is inappropriate, extremely inappropriate!
"Young friend, what is the other way?"
Dugu Bo asked anxiously.
He himself did not realize that, without his notice, his way of addressing Jiang Li and his attitude towards him had already changed.
"Senior Dugu Bo, some of the herbs here can change a Soul Master's martial soul, but whether it becomes stronger or weaker is something that cannot be predicted by humans."
"However, if you choose to change your martial soul, the problem of the Dugu family's martial soul defect will naturally be solved."
Jiang Li recited his revised words, which perfectly illustrated the saying that a wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall.
At this moment, Tang San felt like his brain was about to burn out. His master's actions seemed to be somewhat different from what he had just said.
However, he quickly found a reasonable explanation for Jiang Li's actions.
Is it possible for one's own mentor to say one thing and do another?
That's definitely not the case!
The reason why someone of such high moral character as his master Jiang Li told a white lie must be because he was afraid that the senior Dugu Bo in front of him would not be able to accept the effects of the immortal herb!
After all, according to his master, only Dugu Bo and his granddaughter remain as members of this clan.
The rest of the clansmen were all killed because of the flaws in their Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul.
The solution to the poison of their Jade Phosphor Serpent lineage's martial soul is right before our eyes!
Putting himself in Dugu Bo's shoes, he knew he definitely couldn't accept such an outcome.
So this is not a lie, but a truth that has been embellished by his great master!
Jiang Li was unaware of Tang San's abstract thoughts; he was currently pondering what kind of immortal herbs would be suitable for Dugu Bo's family.
He planned to take the Eight Star Aniseed Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot himself, while the Chrysanthemum and the Beautiful Silk Tulip were more suitable for Tang San.
In this way, not only can Dugu Bo and his granddaughter be cured of the poison in their martial souls, but they can also replenish the deficiencies that have accumulated in their bodies over the years...
"Little San, find the Earth Dragon Golden Melon."
"And bring the Ninth Grade Purple Fungus and the Eight Petaled Fairy Orchid as well."
Tang San nodded. As someone well-versed in the art of poisons, he naturally knew the effects of these immortal herbs and how to harvest them.
In just a short while, he respectfully brought the several herbs that Jiang Li needed to him.
"Senior Dugu Bo, these three things that look like sweet potatoes are called Earth Dragon Golden Melons. After consuming them, your Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul will be changed. As for the other two herbs, they can help you and your granddaughter make up for the losses you have incurred over the years."
"Since your martial soul is the king among the Jade Phosphor Serpent martial souls, I suppose one piece can change your martial soul."
"As for your granddaughter, if one piece isn't enough to completely change her martial soul, then two pieces will suffice."
As Jiang Li spoke, he used his soul power to hand the five immortal herbs to Dugu Bo.
Feeling the tremor from his martial soul, Dugu Bo felt his entire body shaking!
Even if the final result is as Jiang Li said, such as the malignant mutation of the martial soul, so what?
His son and daughter-in-law both died young due to the poison of the Jade Phosphor Serpent. If his granddaughter also dies from the backlash of the poison, then why should he continue to uphold the lineage of the Jade Phosphor Serpent?
"Young friend, this old man..."
Dugu Bo's lips trembled as he didn't know what to say.
He had an eccentric temper to begin with, and when he wanted to say something to express his gratitude, he found himself unable to utter a word.
If he had known years earlier that his herb garden contained herbs that could help his son change his martial soul, perhaps his son, Dugu Xin, and daughter-in-law would not have died.
"Alas, it's all about timing and fate."
"Young friend, I won't say much more. I owe you and your disciple a life. If you ever need my help in the future, I will do my best."
Tang San, who was standing to the side, was stunned.
Good heavens, this senior Dugu Bo has clearly been thoroughly fooled by his master; the other party actually wants to thank them?
Jiang Li didn't stand on ceremony. "Senior Dugu Bo, please bring Miss Dugu Yan over first. My disciple and I need to pick some useful herbs here and do some more cultivation."
"Letting Miss Dugu Yan come here to absorb the herbs, with the help of this special environment, may give her a greater chance of undergoing a positive mutation in her martial soul."
Dugu Bo felt that this was the best option, and agreed without hesitation.
He then took off the Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch from his waist and handed it to Jiang Li, saying, "Kid, don't call me 'senior' or anything like that. If you don't mind, just call me Old Poisoner."
"This Ruyi Treasure Pouch is a storage soul tool that can store living things. Since the herbs here are useful to you, I will do you a favor and give it to you."
Jiang Li outwardly refused, but inwardly he was secretly delighted. "Oh dear, old poisoner, how could I possibly accept this?"
That's what he said, but his hands were moving very quickly.
Dugu Bo:...
Soon, only Jiang Li and Tang San remained in the Yin Yang Ice and Fire Eyes. "Little San, do you want to take any of these immortal herbs?"
Jiang Li was the first to speak and ask.
[end of the chapter]