Chapter 17: Who Says I Can't Make It Up! Yu Jingcheng: My Master is a Reclusive Titled Douluo! Dugu Bo is Shocked!
"Since the boss dares to boast that he can cure all the World's strange poisons, then I shall test you."
Dugu Xin pulled over a chair and sat down, his gaze fixed intently on Yu Jingcheng, his tone carrying a hint of testing:
"I have a... friend who suffers from a strange ailment."
"Whenever it's overcast or raining, he feels a numbing itch in his ribs, which gradually intensifies and lasts for over an hour."
"Every day at midnight, he experiences a needle-like stabbing pain at the crown of his head and the soles of his feet, causing full-body spasms and agonizing suffering."
"Furthermore, the duration of this pain continues to extend as his cultivation level increases."
Speaking to this point, Dugu Xin's voice trembled slightly, clearly recalling the miserable state he was in when the symptoms manifested.
Dugu Xin took a deep breath, forcing himself to remain calm as he asked:
"I wonder if the boss has ever heard of such symptoms?
If you can give a proper explanation, the consultation fee will be substantial."
After listening, Yu Jingcheng did not answer immediately.
He first feigned a frown, his fingers lightly tapping the tabletop as if searching through relevant medical cases in his mind.
In reality, Yu Jingcheng was already blooming with joy inside.
These symptoms were simply a textbook-level backlash of the Jade Phosphorus Snake Poison; he had read about it until he knew it by heart in the original work.
After a moment of silence, just as the hope in Dugu Xin's eyes began to dim and he prepared to stand up and leave,
Yu Jingcheng suddenly stopped tapping, looked up, and stared at Dugu Xin with a gaze as sharp as a torch.
"The numbing itch in the ribs is because the toxins have settled into the liver meridian."
"The midnight stabbing pain is the poisonous Qi attacking the heart, flowing upward against the current."
Yu Jingcheng's voice was not loud, but every word was like a pearl of wisdom, exploding in Dugu Xin's ears like a clap of thunder.
"This poison is overbearing and sinister, incomparable to ordinary toxins."
Yu Jingcheng stood up, leaning forward slightly with both hands braced on the counter,
He stared at Dugu Xin and said word by word:
"If I'm not mistaken, this is not some strange ailment, but a case of being deeply poisoned."
"This poison is named—Jade Phosphorus Snake Poison!"
Boom!
Dugu Xin's pupils suddenly constricted, and his whole body froze in place as if struck by lightning.
He never expected that this seemingly young shopkeeper could see through it with just a few sentences of description.
He had exposed the nightmare that had plagued his Family for generations in a single breath!
However, Yu Jingcheng did not give him a chance to catch his breath, immediately dropping the final bombshell.
A meaningful smile curled at the corner of his mouth as his gaze fell on Dugu Xin's dark green hair, and he said with certainty:
"Possessing such traits and being afflicted by the poison of the Jade Phosphor Serpent..."
"Your Excellency, your surname should be Dugu, shouldn't it?"
Dugu Xin stood up abruptly, staring fixedly at Yu Jingcheng.
In his extreme shock, even his breathing became rapid.
"Sir... Sir is truly a Divine Being!"
Dugu Xin's voice trembled; that original hint of arrogance had long since vanished, replaced by deep reverence and wild joy.
The secret of the Jade Phosphorus Snake Poison was unknown to outsiders except for the father and son.
This young boss before him not only identified his symptoms in one go but even guessed his surname; this was absolutely no coincidence!
"Since Sir can see the symptoms, you must have a way to save us!"
Dugu Xin spoke urgently, as if grasping at the last straw for survival:
"I am Dugu Xin. I apologize for my offense just now, please forgive me, Sir!
My father is the one known in the Soul Master World as the 'Poison Dao Sovereign,' Dugu Bo. He has also been troubled by this poison for many years.
If Sir would be willing to grace our humble abode, my father will surely reward you handsomely!
No matter what Sir wants, as long as my Dugu Family has it, we will not refuse!"
Yu Jingcheng thought to himself, 'It's done,' but on the surface, he maintained an unfathomable indifference,
He gently closed the medical book and nodded:
"Since we have met, it is a matter of fate. Lead the way."
...
The Dugu Residence was located in a quiet corner of Heaven Dou City, surrounded by dense vegetation that exuded a cold, green aura.
As soon as they stepped into the main hall, a heart-palpitating, sickly sweet scent rushed over them.
In the center of the hall, a thin old man sat with his eyes closed, resting.
His hair and beard were all green, and his face was sinister, yet he just sat there quietly.
It was none other than Dugu Bo.
"Father!
Father!"
Before Dugu Xin even entered the door, he could not contain the excitement in his heart and shouted loudly:
"I've found an expert who can cure the deadly poison in our bodies!"
Dugu Bo suddenly opened his eyes, two beams of green light shooting out like sharp swords.
He glanced at his joy-filled son, then shifted his gaze to Yu Jingcheng, who followed behind; his brow instantly furrowed into a deep frown.
"Xin'er, have you been deceived?"
Dugu Bo gave a cold snort, and the pressure belonging to a Soul Douluo was instantly released, pressing directly toward Yu Jingcheng:
"A wet-behind-the-ears brat dares to claim he can cure my Jade Phosphorus Snake Poison?"
Facing this overwhelming pressure, Yu Jingcheng stood with his hands behind his back as if nothing were happening, his expression composed.
The Light Holy Dragon Bloodline within his body circulated slightly, isolating the cold, poisonous Qi.
"Senior Dugu, one should not judge a person by their appearance."
Yu Jingcheng spoke calmly, his voice neither humble nor arrogant:
"Numbing itch in the ribs on rainy days, needle-like stabbing pain at the crown and soles at midnight..."
"I imagine Senior has experienced these sensations far more deeply than your son, has he not?"
Dugu Bo's pupils suddenly shrank, and the pressure on his body was instantly retracted, replaced by profound shock and suspicion.
In a flash, he appeared in front of Yu Jingcheng, staring intensely into his eyes:
"Kid, how do you know all this?
Who told you?"
This was the Dugu Family's absolute secret. If their enemies knew this was their moment of weakness, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Yu Jingcheng had already anticipated this question and unhurriedly brought out the script he had prepared.
Yu Jingcheng's expression dimmed, and a perfectly timed hint of sorrow and reminiscence appeared in his eyes:
"This Junior was orphaned at a young age; they... both died tragically at the hands of Fallen Spirit Masters."
"Fortunately, My Master passed by, saved me, and took me back to the deep mountains to be raised."
At this point, Yu Jingcheng paused, his gaze becoming reverent and profound:
"My Master is a reclusive Titled Douluo."
"What?!"
Dugu Bo and Dugu Xin cried out in shock simultaneously.
In this World where Titled Douluo were the pinnacle, every Titled Douluo was a named powerhouse.
A reclusive Titled Douluo?
This was simply unheard of!
Yu Jingcheng ignored their shock and continued:
"My Master's strength is not only heaven-reaching, but his research into pharmacology and toxicology is unparalleled in the World.
He once studied the Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul in an ancient text and deduced the symptoms and cure for its toxin backlash.
However, My Master has been indifferent to fame and fortune all his life and has never left the mountains, so this cure has never seen the light of day."
"All of this Junior's medical skills were passed down by My Master.
And the symptoms described by Brother Dugu Xin are exactly the same as those described by My Master, which is why I dared to give it a try."