When Dugu Bo returned, Oscar was explaining some knowledge about Immortal Herbs to Dugu Yan, with the purpose of making her deeply understand the uniqueness and power of these Immortal Herbs.
The reason Oscar was so open with Dugu Yan was not only because he was intentionally cultivating her, but also to win Dugu Bo's favor.
If he were to try to deceive Dugu Bo directly, Oscar was afraid that Dugu Bo would be displeased, but if he taught Dugu Yan well and made this little girl happy, things with Dugu Bo would naturally go smoothly.
However, when Dugu Bo saw how intimate Oscar and Dugu Yan were, his initial happiness disappeared again. He wasn't against Oscar and Dugu Yan being together.
Dugu Bo just felt that these two young people were moving too fast; they had only known each other for a few days and were already embracing?
But now he didn't make a fuss about it and directly gave this Bone-Devouring Poison Python's right arm Soul Bone to Dugu Yan, telling her to go absorb it.
Seeing that Dugu Bo didn't want to talk about it, Dugu Yan didn't ask more questions. After taking the Soul Bone, she went to another stone room to start absorbing it.
Although Dugu Yan was excited about obtaining the Soul Bone, it wasn't because of the Soul Bone itself, but because her poison could be cured.
Soul Bones were undoubtedly precious, but compared to detoxification, what Dugu Yan was happier about was naturally being able to detoxify.
Of course, she was also very happy to get a Soul Bone that was over twenty thousand years old.
Although she was the granddaughter of a Titled Douluo, she still had a concept of how precious Soul Bones were. In fact, Dugu Yan felt that the reason Dugu Bo didn't want to tell her the origin of the Soul Bone might be because he was under considerable pressure.
He didn't want to tell her because he was afraid she would worry, which was why Dugu Yan wisely didn't ask more.
When Dugu Yan was absorbing the Soul Bone, Dugu Bo was guarding her nearby. After all, it was Dugu Yan's first time absorbing a Soul Bone. Although the process wasn't complicated, Dugu Bo was afraid that something unexpected might happen, so he stayed by her side the whole time.
Although Oscar was also looking forward to seeing Dugu Yan after she detoxified, he didn't waste time waiting. While Dugu Yan was absorbing the Soul Bone, Oscar went to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to practice, striving to absorb and refine the medicinal power of the two Immortal Herbs hidden in his body as soon as possible.
Time passed, and half a day went by. Oscar finished his practice for the day and came to the stone room to prepare some food. Under Shao Xin's guidance, his cooking skills had now become quite decent. It might not be incredibly delicious, but it tasted pretty good.
Although Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan were still in the other stone room, Oscar still prepared a meal for three people. After all, half a day had passed, and absorbing a Soul Bone should have been completed by now.
Just as Oscar finished cooking the meal and was about to eat by himself, the door to the adjacent stone room opened. Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan walked in from the door. Dugu Bo had a look of gratification on his face, and Dugu Yan herself was beaming with joy.
Oscar put down his bowl and chopsticks and asked, "How was it? After absorbing a Soul Bone, what was the harvest?"
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's smile grew even wider: "Hehe, it feels great. I got a powerful Soul Bone skill, and I feel my Soul Power has increased a bit. However, I haven't gotten my third Soul Ring yet, so I don't know exactly how much it has improved."
Dugu Bo also nodded: "It seems this Soul Bone is indeed suitable for Yan Yan. With this Soul Bone, not only can it help Yan Yan detoxify, but it will also be of great help to her strength improvement."
As Dugu Bo said this, he thought to himself that if he had brought this Soul Bone over earlier, it might have been even more helpful for Dugu Yan's cultivation.
Hearing this, Oscar also congratulated her: "Then congratulations, Sister. Let's eat first, and we can practice properly after the meal."
Dugu Yan chuckled: "Let me see what you've made this time?"
Afterward, Dugu Yan came to the table and looked at the dishes on the table. There were three dishes and one soup, all made from Soul Beast meat, with an alluring color and a fragrant aroma.
Oscar served a bowl of rice and a bowl of soup for both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, and the three of them sat down around the dining table together.
Oscar said to Dugu Bo: "Your Excellency, for the next period of time, you need to first refine all the toxins in your bodies into the Soul Bone, and then the treatment can begin."
"The toxins in Sister's body are not too severe. I estimate it will take less than a month to completely refine them out of her body. As for you, I estimate it will take at least three months. Plus the treatment time, I might have to stay here for at least half a year, or possibly up to a year."
"I'll be a bother during this time."
Hearing Oscar's words, Dugu Bo nodded and then said: "Speaking of which, I owe you a favor for this matter. I will do my best to make up for the time that was delayed. You've also been helping Yan Yan during this time, and she has told me about it. I can see that you two young people have common topics."
"Since you'll be living here for a while, feel free to let me know if you need anything or have any requests. Also, you don't need to be so formal with me. I'm older, so I'll take the liberty of you calling me 'Grandpa,' just like Yan Yan, if you're willing."
As Dugu Bo spoke, he picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth. Although his words were spoken very casually, they were deafening to Oscar's ears.
After all, not just anyone had the qualification to call a Titled Douluo 'Grandpa.' Although Oscar didn't understand why Dugu Bo had become so intimate with him in such a short time, even willing to be called grandfather and grandson.
But Oscar could be certain that Dugu Bo had indeed developed a certain level of trust in him; otherwise, he wouldn't have done this.
Hearing this, Oscar put down his bowl and chopsticks and said respectfully: "Then Oscar will have the nerve to call you 'Grandpa.'"
Dugu Bo smiled when he heard this: "I heard you grew up eating at other people's houses since you were young. You don't need to be too reserved here; treat it as your own home. Your help to us is greater than you imagine, and I genuinely recognize you as a junior. If you have any problems in the future, you can come to me."
Hearing these words, Oscar was quite moved. Dugu Bo's words at this moment were very sincere, not deliberately said just to win him over. Because a person's sincerity cannot be faked.
Oscar could also guess the reason for Dugu Bo's change; it was most likely because of Dugu Yan. During this past month, Dugu Yan was the person Oscar interacted with the most every day, and their usual topics were quite frequent. Oscar had shared many things with Dugu Yan.
It was probably that this morning after absorbing the Soul Bone, Dugu Yan had mentioned some things to Dugu Bo when they were chatting. Coupled with the fact that there was already some ambiguity between Oscar and Dugu Yan, and with the love for the house extending to the bird, plus Oscar's own outstanding qualities, this was why Dugu Bo had changed.
"Thank you... Grandpa." Oscar and Dugu Yan replied in unison, though one said it out loud, while the other thought it in their heart.