Chapter 15: Recruiting Dugu Bo with a Detoxification Method? Joining the Sect? Yu Jingcheng: Isn't That Like Walking into a Tiger's Den?
"Something must have gone wrong, or perhaps some key guidance is missing!"
"As long as we uncover the secrets of this 'Holy Dragon,' Xiaogang can be saved!"
"My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will also gain another peerless Genius!"
Yu Yuanzhen stopped abruptly, turned around, and stared at Yu Luomian with burning eyes.
"Second Brother!"
Yu Yuanzhen's voice was powerful and resonant, carrying an unquestionable authority.
"This matter is of great importance; it even concerns the future rise or fall of our Sect."
"I don't feel at ease leaving this to others."
"You must personally go to Heaven Dou City!"
Yu Yuanzhen walked up to Yu Luomian, clapped him heavily on the shoulder, and solemnly entrusted him:"
"You must find this 'Holy Dragon'."
"No matter what he asks for—gold coins, Soul Bones, or even beautiful women and status..."
"As long as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan can afford it, agree to everything!"
"Remember, your attitude must be sincere. You must not put on the airs of the Upper Three Sects."
"What we want is cooperation and research; we must not provoke this Genius."
"If you can get him to agree to cooperate with our research and find a way for Xiaogang's Martial Soul to evolve, you will be the Family's number one contributor!"
Hearing this, Yu Luomian's expression turned solemn as he cupped his fists to accept the order:
"Rest assured, Big Brother!"
"For the sake of the Family and for that child Xiaogang, I will definitely bring this 'Holy Dragon' back!"
"I'll head for Heaven Dou City immediately!"
With that, Yu Luomian didn't delay and turned to leave the council hall.
Watching Yu Luomian's departing figure, Yu Yuanzhen let out a long sigh of relief, his furrowed brows finally relaxing.
He walked to the window and looked toward the direction of Heaven Dou City.
"Xiaogang, oh Xiaogang..."
"Even though I can't find you personally, I will certainly pave the way for you."
"When you return, I will definitely give you a massive surprise."
"When that time comes, let's see who still dares to call you trash!"
Inside a penthouse suite at the "Heaven Dou Grand Hotel."
"It seems the effect of the title 'Holy Dragon' is even better than I imagined."
Yu Jingcheng stood by the window, overlooking Heaven Dou City.
However, fame was just a stepping stone; he had more important things to do now.
Yu Jingcheng changed into plain clothes, restrained his aura, and walked out of the hotel looking like an ordinary wealthy Young Master.
He didn't wander aimlessly but specifically frequented various taverns, teahouses, and even information exchanges in the black market.
He was looking for someone.
Or rather, he was confirming someone's whereabouts.
Dugu Bo.
After half a day of discreet inquiries, Yu Jingcheng finally pieced together the information he wanted.
The current Dugu Bo was not yet the World-renowned "Poison Douluo," but an 80-something rank Soul Douluo.
Though famous for his poison techniques and having an eccentric, aloof personality that earned him the name "Old Poison."
But in the eyes of truly top-tier powers, he wasn't yet considered an untouchable existence.
"Dugu Bo at the Soul Douluo level..."
Yu Jingcheng sat in the corner of an inconspicuous teahouse, a glint of sharp light flashing in his eyes.
"Calculated according to the timeline, he should currently be suffering greatly from the backlash of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Poison,"
"And... he should be about to discover, or has just discovered, that precious land in the Sunset Forest."
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
That was a crucial part of Yu Jingcheng's plan.
Although he had already intercepted the Immortal Herbs inside, plucking them clean and leaving not even a single hair for Tang San.
However, the special environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well itself, as well as those two springs of extreme cold and extreme heat, remained a rare Holy Land for Cultivation.
Especially for Dugu Bo.
It could effectively suppress the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison within his body.
More importantly.
His Clone, the "Little Golden Earth Dragon King," was still there.
Yu Jingcheng's brow furrowed slightly.
"If Dugu Bo barges in and sees the Little Golden Earth Dragon King, given his personality, he'd probably kill it on the spot."
"Then I would suffer a huge loss."
He had to intercept Dugu Bo before he could act.
Moreover, Dugu Bo was currently at a Bottleneck in his strength, and it was also the most painful stage of his body being eroded by toxins.
For Yu Jingcheng, this was a god-given opportunity.
"As long as I can cure the poison in him and then offer significant rewards, it's not impossible for this Old Poison to be used by me."
Yu Jingcheng calculated in his heart.
After all, he had read the original work.
In other novels, the detoxification method was like an 'Immortal Herb redemption code'.
But with Yu Jingcheng.
The Immortal Herbs had all been plucked bald by him.
They could indeed be used to win over Dugu Bo.
Although Dugu Yan hasn't been born yet.
Dugu Bo's son, Dugu Xin, must also be suffering from the serpent poison.
Solving Dugu Bo's poison was not a difficult task.
In this World where the strong prey on the weak, acting alone was ultimately an inferior strategy.
No matter how high his talent, before he fully grew up, he needed a Dao protector and his own power base.
Thinking of power bases, another option inevitably surfaced in Yu Jingcheng's mind—
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
With his current Martial Soul's performance.
As long as he was willing, he could easily fabricate an identity as a "collateral disciple living abroad" or a "hidden branch Bloodline."
Returning to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would be as easy as turning over a hand.
In fact, as long as he revealed the "Light Holy Dragon" Martial Soul.
Yu Yuanzhen would likely treat him like an ancestor, pouring the entire clan's strength into nurturing him.
Backing by one of the Upper Three Sects meant resources, status, and protection were all within reach.
This seemed like a shortcut.
But after only a moment's thought, Yu Jingcheng decisively shook his head, nipping the idea in the bud.
"No, the risk is too great."
First was the issue of identity.
This "Holy Dragon" persona of his was like it had popped out of a crack in a rock; his past experiences were a total blank.
If he joined the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, those old fellows would surely get to the bottom of things, even checking his birthplace and who his parents were.
One lie requires countless lies to cover up. Once a flaw was found, it would be the capital crime of deceiving the Sect.
Secondly, and most fatally.
His current body belonged to Yu Xiaogang.
Though the Soul had changed, the Martial Soul had mutated, and his temperament had transformed completely.
But Bloodline cannot be faked, and the subtle details of bones and meridians cannot be faked either.
Who was Yu Yuanzhen?
He was a Rank 95 Titled Douluo and, more importantly, Yu Xiaogang's biological father!
It might be fine from a distance, but if they spent time together day and night, it was hard to guarantee Yu Yuanzhen wouldn't notice something was amiss.
"If he discovers that while this body belongs to his son, the core inside has been replaced by someone else..."
A trace of chill flashed in Yu Jingcheng's eyes.
The grudge of Possession of one's own child is irreconcilable.
When that time comes, forget about nurturing; Yu Yuanzhen would probably go insane, tear him into ten thousand pieces, and extract his Soul for refinement!
This was simply offering himself up like a sheep into a tiger's den.
"The waters of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan are too deep, and the Karma is too heavy. I can't touch it for now."