Chapter 34: The Martial Soul, Azure Phosphorous Serpent, is Dugu Bo's son!
Yu Xiaolie had just returned from delivering medicine to Yu Luomian's camp, and the medicine bowl in his hands was still warm.
He paused, his previously casual expression instantly turning wary, his gaze sharp as he stared directly at a tall figure outside his tent.
The Snake King stood with his hands behind his back, his posture upright, exuding the majesty of a superior.
Luo Ying, standing to the side, bent slightly at the waist, lowered his head and lowered his eyes, his expression full of respect.
Snake King!
Yu Xiaolie frowned slightly, his eyes full of doubt.
As the commander of an army, the Snake King is very busy. Why would he suddenly come here?
One doesn't visit a temple without a reason...
These words suddenly popped into his mind.
Yu Xiaolie subconsciously straightened his back, his muscles tensed, ready to deal with any unknown situation.
The snake king's gaze slowly moved down from his face, taking in his entire body.
Seeing that Yu Xiaolie's figure had become increasingly robust, with broad and powerful arms, and his eyes had gained a more calm and resolute look, he nodded to himself.
In just over two years, the young man has become even more robust.
Yu Xiaolie slowly walked towards the two of them, slightly raised his hands, and bowed.
"My Lord Steward!"
"Xiao Lie, you've been here for so long, how's your cultivation going?"
The Snake King wore a gentle smile, raised his hand and patted Yu Xiaolie's shoulder politely.
"Master Steward, I recently absorbed my second spirit ring and I'm now level 23."
Yu Xiaolie stood upright, his voice steady and powerful, without a trace of superfluous emotion.
Upon hearing this, the Snake King's smiling face froze instantly, and a look of undisguised surprise flashed in his eyes.
His gaze was fixed on Yu Xiaolie, scrutinizing him from head to toe, as if he wanted to get to know the young man in front of him all over again.
He couldn't help but marvel inwardly.
I thought that with his useless martial soul, breaking through would be harder than climbing to heaven. I never expected that in just two years, he would steadily reach level 23. This kid has been hiding his true strength!
Soon, the snake king regained his composure, and a smile returned to his face.
"Good lad, congratulations!"
After speaking, the Snake King turned to look at Luo Ying, his eyes revealing an undeniable majesty, and said coldly.
"You stay outside and guard the area; no one is allowed to approach."
"yes!"
Luo Ying immediately clasped her hands in a respectful gesture and then quickly stood to the side of the tent, standing ramrod straight and vigilantly scanning her surroundings.
The Snake King turned to face Yu Xiaolie, a rare friendly smile appearing on his face. He put his arm around Yu Xiaolie's shoulder and, as they walked into the tent, said:
"I heard you cured your second uncle's poisoning?"
His words were full of concern and curiosity.
Recalling that day, when I went to see Yu Luomian, she was suffering from severe poisoning and was on the verge of death.
In his view, given Yu Luomian's condition, ordinary people would have no way to save her, but Yu Xiaolie did it, which made him full of curiosity and anticipation for Yu Xiaolie's medical skills.
"Yes."
Yu Xiaolie answered calmly and simply.
After entering the tent, the Snake King slowly turned around and quietly stared at Yu Xiaolie, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny.
"I haven't been feeling well lately."
"Take a look at my situation."
He was really looking forward to Yu Xiaolie discovering the hidden problems in his body and resolving his long-standing troubles, just like he had cured Yu Luomian.
Upon hearing the Snake King's words, Yu Xiaolie took a step forward and stood in front of him.
He extended his right hand and steadily placed it on the Snake King's wrist. Immediately afterward, a pale blue soul force slowly flowed into his body through his fingertips.
As his soul power flowed through the Serpent King's body, Yu Xiaolie's brows furrowed more and more, and the surprise in his eyes became increasingly obvious.
He sensed that the snake king's body was like a ruin, full of wounds, with its internal organs wrapped in layers of toxins, riddled with holes. The ferocity and stubbornness of the toxins far exceeded his imagination.
Yet the snake king before them was still so full of life.
Such a potent toxin would have killed an ordinary person long ago. How did he manage to endure it?
The Snake King quietly watched Yu Xiaolie, taking in his reactions, sighed softly, and slowly spoke.
"My real name is Dugu Xin. My family has suffered from the backlash of snake venom for generations."
As he said this, a hint of pain and helplessness flashed in his eyes, and the years he had been tormented by snake venom came flooding back to him.
"Why do you think everyone calls me the Snake King?"
He paused, his gaze becoming deep and unfathomable.
"Actually, it is my martial soul, a rare martial soul, the Azure Phosphorous Serpent."
After the words were spoken, a brief silence fell over the tent.
The Snake King took a deep breath, and his soul power began to surge. In an instant, his body underwent a strange change.
Beneath his skin, a faint green light shimmered, and a layer of fine, dark green scales rapidly spread from his neck to his entire body. His original eyes had also turned into vertical pupils, radiating a cold, eerie light.
A thick, emerald-green snake tail emerged from behind him, swaying and hissing, instantly filling the tent with a faint fishy smell. This was his martial spirit: Emerald-Green Snake.
Upon seeing this scene, a barely perceptible shadow flickered in Yu Xiaolie's originally calm eyes.
His surname is Dugu, and his martial spirit is the Azure Phosphorous Serpent.
He silently recited it to himself, his heart suddenly racing, and a bold guess took shape in his mind.
Almost instantly, he took a step forward, his gaze fixed on the snake king, and asked.
Who is Dugu Bo to you?
Although he tried to keep his voice steady, the urgency in it was hard to hide.
Upon hearing this, the Snake King's face showed a look of doubt, his brows furrowed slightly, and he asked in return.
"You know Dugu Bo? He's my father."
Yu Xiaolie was overjoyed.
It's truly a stroke of luck! It seems the matter of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire has been resolved.
Thinking of the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, which contains endless rare medicinal herbs, his heart pounded even faster.
"It's not surprising that I know about Senior Dugu Bo, whose reputation is widespread."
As he spoke, he tilted his head slightly, adopting a nonchalant demeanor.
"I can treat you, but you have to help me by introducing me to Senior Dugu Bo."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Xiaolie noticed the fleeting look of doubt in Dugu Xin's eyes. His heart tightened, but he remained expressionless.
"I have long admired Senior Dugu Bo's skill in using poison and would like to learn from him."
As he said this, Yu Xiaolie's eyes revealed just the right amount of longing and yearning.
After hearing this, Dugu Xin stroked his chin, frowned slightly, and looked Yu Xiaolie up and down with his eyes. He pondered for a while before slowly speaking.
"If you can cure me, it will be a piece of cake to recommend you to someone."
"It's a deal!"
For the next seven days, Yu Xiaolie stayed in the camp, diligently grinding the medicine while controlling the poisoning of Dugu Xin.
That day, Yu Xiaolie, as usual, was controlling Dugu Xin's drug use.
Inside the tent, he circulated his Light Soul Power, and a soft white light emanated from his body. Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, indicating that maintaining his Soul Power was quite costly.
Under the influence of the power of the Bright Soul, the toxins raging in Dugu Xin's body were gradually brought under control, and his pained expression eased considerably.
However, after so many days, the results were still unsatisfactory. Yu Xiaolie knew that the ordinary herbs in the camp could not completely cure Dugu Xin.
However, it seems that his cultivation has now reached a bottleneck.
He and Gu Duxin always needed top-grade immortal herbs, so instead of wasting time at the camp, they should head to the central area of Sunset Forest sooner.
Thinking this through, Yu Xiaolie had an idea.
He feigned difficulty, frowned slightly, and sighed softly.
"Lord Snake King, to completely cure your poison, we are missing a top-grade immortal herb, the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass, but we do not have this medicine in the camp."
"Without this herb, all our previous efforts would have been in vain."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Xin was taken aback and then suddenly stood up.
Eight-cornered Ice Grass? I think I've heard my father mention it before. No, I'll go find my dad!
"It's a minor issue, I'll be right back!"
After saying that, Gu Duxin strode out of the tent.
PS: Some readers have reported that Dugu Bo should not have occupied the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye in the current timeline. Since the author has only read the novel version of Douluo Continent 1, it is difficult to restore the complete story. Before this, it was deduced that Dugu Bo occupied it for at least 30-50 years, which is why the plot of this work was arranged.
In the current timeline, Dugu Yan has not yet been born, so Dugu Bo's son must still be alive.
Due to the needs of the subsequent plot, it is difficult for the author to make any further adjustments. There may be conflicts with the details of the extras or other versions and the original work. Please forgive any inaccuracies!
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