Chapter 38: Method of Detoxification
Though eager to collect the immortal herbs, Xiao Yu didn't forget another crucial task: detoxifying the poison in Dugu Bo's body.
"Senior Dugu, if I'm not mistaken, you experience a numb and itchy sensation in your ribs whenever it's cloudy or rainy, which gradually intensifies. It occurs twice a day, once at noon and once at midnight, each episode lasting over an hour given your current condition. Additionally, late at night, around the third watch, you suffer needle-like pains in your head and chest, causing full-body spasms for at least half an hour."
To detoxify someone, one must first clearly explain their symptoms. Xiao Yu borrowed Tang San's words from the original story to describe Dugu Bo's condition.
"Xiao Yu, you have sharp eyes. Indeed, it is as you said. How do you intend to detoxify me?"
Dugu Bo nodded, not testing Xiao Yu as he had tested Tang San in the original story by making him detoxify himself first. After all, Xiao Yu was accompanied by two Titled Douluo who were far stronger than Dugu Bo.
Unlike Tang San, who had claimed to be able to detoxify Dugu Bo amidst a life-threatening situation, Xiao Yu's sincerity was evident since he wasn't simply trying to save his own life.
As for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, although it was well hidden, if Xiao Yu's group were solely after it, they could have easily killed him and searched for it.
The Sunset Forest wasn't that large; two Titled Douluo searching with all their might could find it in ten days or so.
Thus, Xiao Yu's group had come with genuine intent to form an alliance and truly wished to make friends with him.
"I have two methods to detoxify you, one suitable for you, and one for your granddaughter," Xiao Yu said with a slight smile.
"The reason why you're suffering from poison backlash is mainly due to your poison cultivation. Additionally, being a Beast Spirit Master, the toxins generated during your cultivation have fused with your body over time, reaching a horrifying level. Although your Titled Douluo soul power can manage and suppress it, these toxins have become part of your body.
"So, my first method is to use a soul bone to redirect the toxins. Since your combat style heavily relies on poison, it's impossible to completely eliminate the toxins from your body without significantly weakening you. To retain your toxins without harming you, we need a medium to store them. Considering all factors, a soul bone is the best choice. While transferring the toxins into the soul bone, I will use medicines to nourish your body, repairing the damage caused by the toxins and alleviating the pain during flare-ups."
Dugu Bo, an expert in poison, immediately understood and nodded after careful consideration. "Indeed, this method is feasible. What is the second method you mentioned?"
"The first method is merely a temporary solution, addressing the symptoms but not the root cause. While a soul bone can store toxins, it has a limit. Once this limit is exceeded, the toxins will leak, posing a life-threatening risk.
"Furthermore, even if a soul master dies, the toxins stored in the soul bone don't disappear. Such soul bones can't be passed on to the next generation. Right now, you and your granddaughter are alone, so you might not feel the impact. But when your granddaughter marries and has children, they will face the same problem. Can you guarantee that all your descendants will have soul bones? The rarity of soul bones is something I don't need to elaborate on."
Xiao Yu's words wiped the smile off Dugu Bo's face. He had only thought about detoxifying himself, forgetting that his descendants would face the same problem.
As a senior, he naturally hoped for a large family with many descendants. If his lineage were to have problems in any generation, it would end the Dugu family line.
"So, my second method is to evolve your martial spirit!"
Xiao Yu said in a serious tone, "Senior, have you ever heard of the term 'Transforming into a Dragon'?"
"Transforming into a Dragon?" Dugu Bo shook his head.
Xiao Yu explained, "Ancient texts mention that a snake transforms into a flood dragon after five hundred years, and a flood dragon into a true dragon after a thousand years. Your family's inherited martial spirit, the Jade Phosphor Serpent, has dragon blood, albeit very thin. My second method involves using medicines to stimulate the dragon blood within the Jade Phosphor Serpent martial spirit, evolving it from a snake spirit into a flood dragon spirit. The evolved martial spirit can be passed on to your descendants, eliminating the problem of poison backlash. However,"
"However, the dragon blood will increase significantly, but the poisonous attributes will decrease. Your family's toxic arts will be hard to cultivate."
Dugu Bo understood Xiao Yu's meaning and completed his sentence.
"Exactly," Xiao Yu nodded. "So, the choice between these two methods is up to you."
Dugu Bo fell into deep thought for a long time before making a decision. "I've spent most of my life cultivating toxic arts. While the idea of evolving my martial spirit is tempting, abandoning my lifelong cultivation would weaken me. But my granddaughter is young and full of potential. With an evolved martial spirit, her future might surpass mine."
This decision was expected. Dugu Bo's toxic arts were largely self-developed, making it difficult to pass on to future generations. Compared to the overall family legacy, his toxic arts were insignificant.
"That was my initial thought as well," Xiao Yu said, seeing Dugu Bo had made his choice. "In that case, let me detoxify you first. As a Titled Douluo, you must have a soul bone, right?"
Dugu Bo nodded, "I have a Medusa head soul bone, approximately sixty thousand years old."
With two Titled Douluo by Xiao Yu's side, who likely possessed many hundred-thousand-year soul bones, Dugu Bo wasn't worried about Xiao Yu coveting his soul bone.
Xiao Yu looked shocked and advised, "Senior, the head is the most vital part. If the toxins leak, you wouldn't even have a chance to be saved. Are you sure you want to use a head soul bone as the toxin carrier?"
"Wait here!"
Realizing the logic in Xiao Yu's words, Dugu Bo showed an embarrassed expression. He then quickly left, presumably to find a limb soul bone.
(End of Chapter)
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