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Xiao Lin and Tang San followed Dugu Bo away.
With the two of them setting off together, they didn't harbor any particularly negative emotions. Instead, they could faintly sense each other's feelings. It was a sense of security—the kind that comes from facing a challenge together.
However, the people left behind were in a much more difficult state of mind.
Ning Rongrong angrily questioned Ning Fengzhi, asking why he didn't stop Dugu Bo. Their master and teacher, Xiao Yan, was the key to the future evolution of her Martial Soul, so Ning Rongrong cared deeply about Xiao Lin and the others.
Of course, Xiao Lin's formidable strength had also earned him a certain degree of her favor.
Dugu Yan was experiencing similar emotions.
She was furious at her grandfather's actions. She couldn't understand why Dugu Bo would resort to such extreme measures out of the blue. She naturally couldn't grasp Dugu Bo's fear of losing his last living relative.
In Dugu Bo's eyes, if there were even a one-percent or one-ten-thousandth chance that Dugu Yan might die prematurely from the poison, he would be consumed by guilt and self-reproach.
It could only be said that those who are loved take such devotion for granted.
By Dugu Yan's side, Yu Tianheng and the others were trying to comfort her.
They claimed that Xiao Lin and Tang San only made the bet because they were confident. They insisted that Senior Dugu Bo would surely show respect to Senior Xiao Yan and wouldn't actually take the duo's oath seriously.
After a long string of such comforting words, Dugu Yan's mood finally brightened a little.
As for Xiao Wu and Tang Ni, they surprisingly appeared to be the most relaxed. Ye Lingling tried to comfort them, but ended up being comforted by them instead.
"Don't worry, don't I know what Brother Lin and Brother San are capable of? It's just a bit of poison," Xiao Wu said with a confident face, reassuring Ye Lingling.
Initially, she had been quite worried about Tang San since she didn't know the depth of his poison techniques or his understanding of toxins. But once Xiao Lin stepped up, Xiao Wu knew it was a sure win.
Even Xiao Wu herself knew how to solve Dugu Bo's poison now.
Wasn't that "Soul Core" the answer? Under Xiao Lin's guidance and influence, Xiao Wu had essentially become a genius in specialized fields.
Tang Ni went without saying.
In her eyes, two Children of Destiny entering a "Hell-mode" dungeon together wasn't a trial—it was like using a cheat code to beat a boss.
The boss was the one who was going to suffer.
Those two were just going on an outing, a field trip.
Providence is sometimes just that unreasonable.
Tang Ni's only worry was that Dugu Bo's erratic and extremely eccentric personality might cause the Soul Beast Fate to drop too quickly. Fortunately, there hadn't been any major changes so far.
It seemed that for this trip, the Soul Beast Fate was safe.
It also happened that since Xiao Lin and Tang San were away, she could take the opportunity to scout for information from Xiao Wu.
Meanwhile, Qin Ming received the news that Xiao Lin and Tang San had been taken by Dugu Bo. Upon hearing this, he immediately stopped his interrogation of the "Fake Xiao Lin" and rushed to the Heaven Dou Emperor Team's training area.
Seeing that his students had no heart for training, Qin Ming made a silent vow in his heart. In the future, once he became a Titled Douluo, he would surely seek justice for Xiao Lin and Tang San.
As for the three Board of Education of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, they felt a bit guilty upon hearing the news, especially since they had just promised the Clear Sky Douluo that they would protect the boys.
However, they didn't truly believe Xiao Lin and the others would come to harm. This was largely because they had learned from the students that Grandmaster Xiao Yan was Xiao Lin's teacher—and perhaps even his biological grandfather.
The reason they suspected he was his grandfather was primarily because they didn't believe someone so young could have such a profound and thorough understanding of Martial Souls.
"With Xiao Yan and the Clear Sky Douluo backing them, what could possibly happen to Xiao Lin and Tang San?" they chuckled.
Ultimately, the three Board of Education issued a strict gag order, forbidding anyone else from spreading news regarding Xiao Lin's grandfather, Xiao Yan.
Furthermore, the three board members prepared a precious ten-thousand-year Soul Bone, intending to gift it to either Xiao Lin or Tang San upon their return.
Their only hope was that the Clear Sky Douluo and his associates would not pursue the matter too harshly.
...
Three days later, in the Sunset Forest.
Dugu Bo brought Xiao Lin and Tang San to a high mountain within the Sunset Forest. This time, perhaps due to the existence of Grandmaster Xiao Yan, Dugu Bo did not make things too difficult for the pair.
Xiao Lin and Tang San looked down at the scene below.
In a massive mountain hollow, thick mist swirled, obscuring the true view within.
"There's a scent of sulfur coming from in there. Is this really your herb garden?" Tang San's expression turned strange as he looked at Dugu Bo.
While it was true that some herbs could grow in mineral-rich areas like this, they would also be affected by those minerals, eventually becoming highly toxic.
Could this guy Dugu Bo have been using 'poison to fight poison' all this time? Tang San wondered curiously. To remain non-toxic in such an environment, the herbs would have to be of an extraordinary spiritual quality.
"Hmph, there is a world of wonders within. What the hell do you know?" Dugu Bo immediately retorted with a look of disdain.
However, he still felt a hint of admiration for Tang San's sensitive sense of smell. If a pharmacological expert lacked a keen nose, the daily dangers they faced would be far greater.
"Since you claim to have a way to resolve my toxins and need sufficient medicinal ingredients to assist you, I will take you down to see my garden."
As Dugu Bo's voice fell, a wicked smile curled on his lips.
He grabbed Xiao Lin and Tang San by their collars and leapt straight off the mountain. The immense height and the sudden sensation of falling instantly caused Xiao Lin and Tang San to panic, their screams echoing through the air.
Xiao Lin wasn't actually afraid of falling from a height.
As long as there were rocks or hard minerals he could use as stepping stones along the way, he could rely on the soul power of his Vajra Imperishable Divine Skill to block the impact and cushion his landing.
However, being tossed off a cliff before they were ready still caused both boys to break out in a cold sweat. As for Tang San, he naturally harbored an innate fear due to falling to his death in his previous life.
"Damn you, Dugu Bo! There's clearly a path, but you won't let us take it. You did this on purpose just to make us jump!" Xiao Lin cursed loudly.
From what he knew, the Shrek Seven Devils in the original timeline had used Dugu Bo's poisonous barrier as an experience farm, so there had to be another way in.
This old, undignified geezer! If I don't pluck every single one of your Immortal Herbs, my last name isn't Xiao!
...
The speed of a human body in freefall is incredibly fast.
In a short moment, Xiao Lin and Tang San "crashed" safely.
Unlike the original timeline, Tang San couldn't stop his stomach from churning this time.
He vomited immediately, a trace of lingering fear in his eyes. Xiao Lin, however, was in much better shape. Since he knew he wouldn't die and felt no pain, he stood calmly by Dugu Bo's side.
This caused Dugu Bo a bit of shock.
For a twelve-year-old boy like Xiao Lin to be this composed—he truly was a worthy disciple of Grandmaster Xiao Yan. Just as Dugu Bo was about to ask Xiao Lin for his method of resolving the toxins, Tang San recovered.
He looked at his surroundings and suddenly cried out in excitement.
"This... this is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!"
Looking at the unique hot spring in the valley, Tang San saw two diametrically opposed attributes.
The extreme ice and extreme fire attributes of the spring water were intertwined, yet remained as distinct as day and night, never encroaching upon one another. How could Tang San not know what this place was?
Scanning the area, he saw precious medicinal ingredients recorded only in a special secret manual about poisons within the Records of a Hundred Hidden Weapons. There were even legendary treasures—true Immortal Herbs.
Realizing the importance of not flaunting one's wealth, Tang San instantly suppressed his joy. He simply stared blankly at the two Immortal Herbs situated within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Fortunately, Dugu Bo didn't think a mere brat like Tang San could understand that much; he assumed the boy was just making a fuss after recognizing a few common herbs.
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