Chapter 144.
Tang San also nodded in agreement. While Wang Feng's words might be somewhat exaggerated, Tang San saw merit in them. Dugu Bo's assistance in detoxifying them and the potential benefits of the Ice and Fire Lake made staying a while more appealing.
"Brother Feng is correct. My Blue Silver Grass is also poisonous. Senior Dugu Bo is an expert in poisons, and his knowledge could be beneficial. Teachers, what are your thoughts?" Tang San sought the opinion of the three teachers.
Grandmaster hesitated, expressing concern for Tang San's safety. However, Dugu Bo reassured them, "Don't worry. The two of them will be with me for a while. In half a year, if they haven't come back safely, I won't be called Poison Douluo."
Flender, expressing gratitude for Dugu Bo's assistance, apologized for their rash actions. He acknowledged the importance of the two students and requested permission to visit them.
Dugu Bo agreed, understanding their concerns for the safety of the students. He then proceeded to detoxify the three of them. After a few words of gratitude, the teachers left slowly.
Once they departed, Dugu Bo turned to the two with a slightly cold look. Wang Feng, ever cheeky, addressed him, "Senior, don't give us that cold stare. You'll be stuck with us for over half a year. Tired of looking at us already? Our remarks earlier were part of our agreement and nothing more."
Dugu Bo remained silent, his expression unchanged.
Tang San also nodded and said, "Yes, we have an agreement. Besides, I'm quite confident that I can cure your granddaughter's toxins. Over the next six months, I'll seek advice from you."
Dugu Bo coldly snorted, not uttering a word, and led Tang San and Wang Feng directly to the Ica and Fire Lake.
"Are you two ready for my test?" Dugu Bo asked, casting a cold glance at them. "If you get poisoned to death later, I won't save you. Remember, I warned you earlier."
"Brat, also no using that soul ability!" He pointed at Wang Feng. Wang Feng waved his hand, indicating he had no intention of using [Deification] soul ability.
"I'll go first." Tang San volunteered.
Dugu Bo wasted no time. A poisonous mist emitted from his hands, advancing towards Tang San. It was a standard Jade Phosphorous Serpent venom, not exceptionally potent. Previously, this might have posed a threat, but Tang San's improved physique, courtesy of the two immortal grasses, made him also immune to poison. The Jade Phosphorous Serpent venom held no danger, especially within the protective range of the Ice and Fire Lake.
"Senior, this poison is too weak... Can we try something stronger?" Tang San suggested.
After a moment of silence, Dugu Bo summoned a small white snake, known as the Nine-Point Jade. It was an extremely potent poisonous snake whose poison could massacre an entire city. Three breaths after being bitten by her, the entire body would liquefy and vanish entirely.
"For the next test, you two only need to be bitten by this little snake, and survive." Dugu Bo declared, presenting a daunting challenge.
Tang San, recognizing the severity of the challenge, frowned. "Senior, you are truly ruthless. The Nine-Point Jade is extremely venomous. Even another Titled Douluo bitten would succumb to its poison in less than half an hour."
Wang Feng thought to himself that Tang San still retained an interest in such matters, unlike himself, disinterested in poisonous snakes.
"But no worries, Senior. If Brother Feng and I can endure the bite, would you consider giving us this snake as a reward?" Tang San proposed with a slight smile.
Wang Feng, uninterested in such things, chuckled inwardly at Tang San's enthusiasm.
"Hahaha... if you both can endure it's poison, it means you have the ability to neutralize my toxins. I shall give you this creature if you survive and neutralize it's poison?" Dugu Bo agreed, that if Tng San was bitten and was 'fine', he cpould keep her.
Shortly after, Tang San used his knowledge to neutralize the toxins in his body and Wang Feng's. With a bite from the Nine-Point Jade, Tang San's hand briefly turned green before returning to normal. Surprisingly, the Nine-Point Jade fainted.
Dugu Bo was puzzled. "What happened?"
Wang Feng explained, "The two medicinal powers in Tang San's body, the fire poison and cold poison, had reached a delicate balance. The Nine-Point Jade couldn't affect him and suffered a backlash from it."
Tang San had controlled the two medicinal powers, covering them on his forearm. When the Nine-Point Jade bit him, she took in the blood containing both medicinal poison, causing the snake to faint naturally.
"Senior, are you ready for the final test?" Tang San asked with a smile.
Bo glanced at them. While his face showed a hint of seriousness, there was still a tinge of surprise in his heart. Without delay, Dugu Bo extended a pair of emerald green claws, sharp and shiny, resembling manicured nails.
Wang Feng understood that this would be the third and final test, involving the Heart Piercer Poison technique.
"Are you prepared, both of you?" Dugu Bo asked casually. "This is one of the most potent poison I have, even a bit more potent than the venomous mist I released at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
Wang Feng nodded, confident in dealing with this poison. Though avoiding it with [Deification] soul ability wasn't an option, there were various ways to neutralize it. The Golden Lotus healing ability, the Red Lotus Karmic Fire, and even utilizing the medicinal power of the six immortal herbs in his body could force the venom out.
It was Tang San's turn to face the Heart Piercer Poison technique. Without a word, Dugu Bo inflicted a wound on Tang San's arm. Almost instantly, Tang San's arm rapidly turned black, the transformation visible to the naked eye.
'Xiao San used Youxiang Qiluo, using its medicinal properties to resist the spreading of poison, and then ran the Mysterious Heaven teachnique, which forced the poison out of the his body,' Wang Feng observed, understanding Tang San's strategy.
Despite Dugu Bo himself being unable to resolve this poison, Tang San demonstrated a skillful approach. After a brief period, the Eight Spider Lances, the Blue Silver Grass martial soul and even the Clear Sky Hammer were suddenly activated.
This outcome was a positive sign, indicating that the two medicinal powers within Tang San's body were more effectively stimulated forcing out the influence of the poison.
Observing Tang San's appearance, Dugu Bo couldn't help but feel a tinge of worry. As Wang Feng had hoped, there was a deep sense of relief and appreciation in his heart. He kept a close eye on Tang San, ready to intervene if anything went wrong. However, the 'Son of Destiny' lived up to his reputation, showing no signs of distress. In fact, he absorbed the venom at a much swifter pace.
When Tang San finally opened his eyes, a faint light gleamed within them. He addressed Dugu Bo, acknowledging the potency of the Heart Piercer Poison.
"Senior, your Poison was truly formidable!"
Tang San rose to his feet, feeling rejuvenated. Dugu Bo, too, breathed a sigh of relief.
"Did you consume any herbs?" Dugu Bo inquired.
Tang San smiled and proceeded to explain the Burning Apricot and the Octagonal Black Ice Grass. Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo fell into contemplative silence.
Dugu Bo found it hard to believe that the combination of the two herbs Tang San mentioned could neutralize the formidable Heart Piercer Poison he was so proud of. However, faced with the undeniable truth, he had to acknowledge the effectiveness.
"Huh, what about this kid?" Dugu Bo's smile shifted to Wang Feng. "I don't believe that this kid also ate these two herbs. You said these two herbs are so precious, there can be no same two in this place."
Dugu Bo knew the rarity of the mentioned herbs. Considering their uniqueness, he doubted the presence of two of them.
Tang San, feeling a bit awkward, admitted, "Brother Feng... Brother Feng did not eat the two herbs I mentioned."
Dugu Bo sneered and declared, "That's it! You don't use that soul ability, let me see how you resist my Heart Piercer Poison!" With a confident tone, he ran his green nail across Wang Feng's arm, using a significant amount of toxins this time.
Even though Wang Feng hadn't consumed the two specific herbs, Tang San whispered, "Even though Brother Feng didn't eat the two herbs I mentioned, he ate six herbs that were no less potent than my two... and they were even more powerful."
Dugu Bo was left stunned.
"Six herbs?" His voice quivered. "The herb here contains extremely large amount of energy. Eating two should be the limit. How can he eat six and still stand here?"
Unless there was a special method for consuming the herbs Tang San mentioned, Dugu Bo couldn't comprehend how Wang Feng had managed to consume six powerful immortal herbs. The idea of surviving such an intake seemed implausible to him.
Tang San gave a wry smile, realizing that Feng'ge's body and martial soul were indeed mysterious and extraordinary.
As the Heart Piercer Poison coursed through Wang Feng's bloodstream, it encountered a formidable defense. The medicinal power of six top-notch immortal herbs in his blood, coupled with Wang Feng's activation of the Golden Lotus, led to a swift evolution of the black and green poisonous fog into a golden lotus.
Dugu Bo, astonished, questioned the nature of Wang Feng's martial soul as he witnessed the poison being effortlessly neutralized by the mysterious Golden Lotus.
Tang San, equally baffled, shook his head in response to Dugu Bo's inquiry.
Wang Feng, with a hint of sarcasm, remarked, "Old Poison, your poison is quite powerful, but it was a waste of your effort to use it on me."
Reflecting on the recent encounter with poison, Wang Feng was grateful for having consumed the six herbs. They played a crucial role in forcing the toxins into the Golden Lotus, making the detoxification process significantly more manageable.
With the immediate threat addressed, Tang San and Wang Feng shifted their focus to devising a plan to detoxify Dugu Bo's body of his own poison. Wang Feng, realizing that Tang San had everything under control, observed the discussion without interrupting. After all, it was Xiao San who had the expertise and concern for these matters.
They explained to Dugu Bo the intricacies of detoxifying his body. The idea was not to eliminate all the toxins but to drive them into the soul bone, thus alleviating the burden on Dugu Bo's body.
Dugu Bo, intrigued, questioned whether the two herbs mentioned by Tang San could indeed rid his body of toxins. He wondered why they hadn't shared this information earlier.
Wang Feng responded with a smile, explaining that removing all the toxins would strip Dugu Bo of his poisonous soul abilities. Their approach was aimed at maintaining a balance, allowing him to keep his strength as a Titled Douluo.
Tang San chimed in, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the existing toxicity in Dugu Bo's body. He cautioned that a hasty removal of toxins might lead to adverse effects, including a loss of strength and potential life-threatening consequences.
Wang Feng further elaborated on the need for a gradual detoxification process, highlighting the risk of rebound and life-threatening complications if done too abruptly.
As they discussed the intricacies of Dugu Bo's situation, the group worked together to formulate a plan that would benefit Dugu Bo without compromising his unique abilities and overall well-being.
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