"Senior, do you know this boy?" Dugu Bo asked cautiously.
If they were acquaintances, he could always apologize to Tang San later. For his granddaughter's sake, his pride was a small price to pay.
Su Bai shook his head, "We've met, but we're not close."
Phew~
Dugu Bo let out a sigh of relief.
He had been worried that Su Bai might be Tang San's elder and would seek revenge for any slight. Given Su Bai's overwhelming strength, he knew he wouldn't stand a chance.
Su Bai continued, "I've already given your granddaughter the antidote. In at most half a year, the poison in her body will be completely cleared."
"Thank you, Senior!" Dugu Bo bowed gratefully.
Su Bai waved his hand, "As for your antidote, I need some time to prepare it... In the meantime, you should step out. Oh, and leave your granddaughter here."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's face flushed deeply, her green eyes flickering with emotion.
Dugu Bo was puzzled. Why did Su Bai need his granddaughter to stay while preparing the antidote?
He glanced at his granddaughter and saw her blushing, seemingly understanding something. He thought, Maybe it's good for Yan Yan to be with him. With Su Bai's strength and appearance, he's certainly a match for her.
With that, Dugu Bo left.
Now, only Su Bai, Dugu Yan, and Tang San remained.
Su Bai looked at Tang San, who was standing still, and frowned, "Tang San, why are you just standing there? Go and collect the herbs. Or do you really want to die?"
Tang San's expression twisted with conflicting emotions.
In the end, he succumbed to Su Bai's intimidation and started obediently collecting the celestial herbs.
Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone, Lovesick Heartbroken Red...
With each herb he picked, his heart bled.
These celestial herbs should have been his treasures, his path to greatness.
But now, they were being taken by Su Bai.
Moreover, he didn't dare to keep any for himself. With Su Bai's strength, he would easily see through any attempt at concealment.
Tang San felt desolate, his dreams of rising crushed.
On the other side,
Su Bai began preparing the antidote for Dugu Bo.
Using a method similar to what he used for Dugu Yan, he added two drops of his blood this time, considering Dugu Bo's higher strength and more severe poison. Two drops were sufficient, as more might be too potent for Dugu Bo to handle.
After finishing, Su Bai found Dugu Yan and led her to a wooden cabin.
"Su Bai, is my grandfather's antidote ready?" Dugu Yan asked eagerly.
Su Bai nodded.
"It wasn't difficult, so it didn't take long."
"That's great! Thank you, Su Bai!" Dugu Yan hugged Su Bai excitedly, her slender waist wrapping around him, and gave him a kiss.
Su Bai chuckled, "It's nothing. By the way, Yan Yan, what's your martial spirit?"
Although he already knew, he asked to keep the conversation going.
Dugu Yan was momentarily taken aback by the affectionate nickname. Only her grandfather had ever called her that, and she had never allowed anyone else to do so. Yet, hearing it from Su Bai felt oddly comforting.
"It's the Jade Phosphor Serpent."
Su Bai nodded, caressing her cheek, "I can help you evolve your martial spirit. Would you like that?"
What!?
Dugu Yan's eyes widened in disbelief.
"You mean, you can make my martial spirit evolve into something like my grandfather's Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor?"
Su Bai nodded.
"Yes, I want that!" Dugu Yan exclaimed without hesitation.
She didn't even ask what he wanted in return. She wasn't naive.
Su Bai had already helped her gain a spirit ring, detoxified her, and now offered to evolve her martial spirit. The cost for all these favors was clear: he wanted her.
Accepting this, Dugu Yan wrapped her long legs around Su Bai's waist and began to move suggestively against him, her serpentine grace driving him wild.
This little temptress, Su Bai thought, savoring the moment.
"Close your eyes," Su Bai instructed.
Dugu Yan obeyed.
Su Bai used the Martial Spirit Evolution Card on her.
"It's done."
Dugu Yan opened her eyes.
She quickly summoned her martial spirit, and a majestic green serpent with a distinctive mark on its forehead appeared behind her. It was the mark of a serpent emperor.
Her excitement was palpable. "It really worked! My martial spirit has evolved into the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor! Su Bai, how did you do it?"
Su Bai smiled, "That's a secret."
Dugu Yan pouted but didn't press further. She was too happy to care. Her martial spirit had evolved, and she felt her cultivation potential had significantly improved.
In her joy, she kissed Su Bai passionately.
Su Bai responded eagerly, his hands roaming over her smooth, delicate skin. Her long legs, firm and shapely, ignited his desire.
He couldn't resist touching her soft, elastic breasts, the sensation making his heart race.
Dugu Yan soon melted into his embrace, her eyes half-closed with pleasure.
Seeing her like this, Su Bai carried her into the wooden cabin and laid her gently on the bed.
"Yan Yan, from the moment I saw you, I thought you were beautiful..."
Dugu Yan's heart fluttered at his words. She knew what was coming and welcomed it.
Su Bai's strength, mystery, and handsome looks made him her ideal man.
She was more than willing to give herself to him.
As Su Bai leaned in, Dugu Yan whispered, "Be gentle, it's my first time..."
"Of course," Su Bai said softly, caressing her face.
Soon, her clothes were off, revealing her flawless figure, her white skin gleaming like jade, radiating an irresistible allure.
The cabin filled with the sounds of their union.
...
Meanwhile, not far from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Tang San continued to laboriously collect celestial herbs for Su Bai.
He heard the sounds from the cabin, and his teeth clenched in frustration.
Here he was, toiling for that despicable spirit beast, while Su Bai enjoyed himself.
To make matters worse, Su Bai already had Xiao Wu, a stunning partner, yet he still sought other women. He was nothing but a beast!
Even more infuriating was that Xiao Wu was utterly devoted to him.
This only fueled Tang San's determination.
No, I must become stronger. I must rescue Xiao Wu from this evil spirit beast and bring her back to my side!
Tang San vowed silently, his resolve hardening with each herb he picked.
His destined girl, he would save her no matter what.