Chapter 16: It’s All Mine!

Chapter 16: Chapter 16: It’s All Mine! Seeing Dugu Bo look at him, the Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke up: "Of course. What Xiao Feng says is as good as my word." Dugu Bo’s eyes narrowed, and he pointed at the Chrysanthemum Douluo. "You swear it." The Chrysanthemum Douluo glared, rolling his eyes in annoyance. "Why are you acting like a child, making me swear? What are you thinking?" Dugu Bo chuckled. "Given your personality, you wouldn’t break a vow. But I need some assurance. A Title Douluo wouldn’t dare go back on such a promise, right?" The Chrysanthemum Douluo’s beautiful eyes widened. "Who are you calling ’old man’? You’re younger than me!" "Fine, I’ll give Xiao Feng some face. I, Yue Guan, hereby swear..." Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction, then eagerly turned to Lin Feng. "When do we start? Do we need to prepare anything?" Lin Feng smiled. "Senior Dugu, a contract is fair and mutual. You should also make a vow." Dugu Bo was taken aback but stroked his beard and nodded slightly. "You’re right, kid. I like your style. If you can truly cure my poison, I wouldn’t mind becoming genuine friends with you. I, Dugu Bo, hereby swear that if these two before me can truly resolve the hidden dangers of my family’s martial soul, I am willing to serve the Spirit Hall for three years, with no ulterior motives!" Lin Feng was moved. In terms of sincerity, Dugu Bo was indeed someone worth befriending. "Senior Dugu, my method requires some special herbs as a supplement. Given that you’ve suffered from this ailment for so many years, you must have some stockpiled, right? Why not bring them out? If there’s anything useful, that would be ideal." Dugu Bo frowned. He didn’t have any stockpiled herbs. He had relied on the method of using poison to counteract poison to survive. A few years ago, he had discovered a wild herb garden, but he didn’t recognize any of the plants. After carefully selecting one and consuming it, it caused his internal toxins to go haywire. Since then, he hadn’t touched them. He glanced at Lin Feng, wondering if he should just take them there directly. That natural treasure trove, nurtured by the heavens and earth, clearly had a spiritual vein. The poisonous plants he cultivated there grew extremely fast and could suppress his internal toxins. But if he revealed it, wouldn’t he be at a disadvantage? Thinking of the lives of his family, Dugu Bo gritted his teeth and said, "I have a herb garden in the Sunset Forest. I can take you there. It has many medicinal plants." The Chrysanthemum Douluo raised an eyebrow. "A herb garden? You left it all the way in the Sunset Forest?" Dugu Bo snorted. "That herb garden is my true home. I only came here for my precious granddaughter. You fake man, you don’t even have a son. What do you know!?" "Hey, watch your mouth!" The Chrysanthemum Douluo usually didn’t care about such things, but hearing it from Dugu Bo made him inexplicably angry. "Enough, enough. Senior Yue, let’s go to the herb garden first. The sooner we resolve Senior Dugu’s martial soul issue, the sooner the Spirit Hall gains a powerful ally." The Chrysanthemum Douluo lowered his soul power-infused right hand and gave Dugu Bo a sidelong glance. "Fine." On the way to the Sunset Forest, Dugu Bo couldn’t help but ask repeatedly, "Kid, are you really sure you can solve my martial soul problem?" "Of course, Senior. When it comes to martial soul research, I have quite a bit of expertise." "Oh?" Dugu Bo looked at Lin Feng. "You’re only about ten years old, right? You dare claim to be an expert in martial soul theory?" Lin Feng and the Chrysanthemum Douluo remained silent, only smiling meaningfully. This made Dugu Bo even more frustrated. Being kept in the dark was an uncomfortable feeling. "We’re here. Ahead is the poison barrier I set up. Here’s the antidote. Take it first." Dugu Bo took out a porcelain bottle, swallowed a pill himself, and then handed it to Lin Feng and the Chrysanthemum Douluo. Lin Feng didn’t hesitate and swallowed the pill. The Chrysanthemum Douluo, however, hesitated for a moment before taking it. Dugu Bo sneered. "Broken Chrysanthemum, even a child has more guts than you." The Chrysanthemum Douluo snorted but didn’t respond. "You wait here. I don’t feel comfortable letting a Title Douluo in." Seeing the Chrysanthemum Douluo’s displeased expression, Dugu Bo chuckled. "I just don’t trust you. It’s not like you’re the one who needs the cure. What are you going in for? Just to pick some herbs?" The Chrysanthemum Douluo crossed his arms. "As if I care. What good stuff could your herb garden possibly have? Probably just a pile of junk. Go on, get moving!" "Huh?" Dugu Bo was surprised by how readily the Chrysanthemum Douluo agreed. "Aren’t you afraid I’ll run off with this kid?" "Go ahead and try. Just don’t end up losing your life." The Chrysanthemum Douluo leaned against a tree, looking bored. Dugu Bo glanced at Lin Feng, who was smiling brightly. "It seems the Spirit Hall values him highly." Lin Feng smiled and blinked. After passing through the poison barrier and winding through the forest for several miles, they crossed another poison barrier and arrived at a cliff. Dugu Bo took Lin Feng and jumped down. As they descended, Lin Feng felt an unusually rich and pure spiritual energy rushing toward him. He felt refreshed, and even his soul power increased slightly. When they landed, even though Lin Feng had mentally prepared himself, he couldn’t help but sigh in awe. In the valley was a spring, with steam rising from it, forming a thin mist. The spring was divided into two colors, red and white, intertwining yet distinct, releasing extreme heat and absolute cold, yet coexisting in one place. This was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye. Lin Feng looked around. The dazzling array of flowers and plants was almost overwhelming. Having studied herb guides with the Chrysanthemum Douluo and with his memories from his past life, he quickly recognized them. Rare treasures and immortal-grade herbs were everywhere. It’s all mine... Lin Feng shook his head, suppressing his excitement. "Kid, let’s get started. If there are any herbs here that you need, take them. But let me warn you, don’t be fooled by how beautiful these plants look. Many of them are poisonous. I learned that the hard way when I was young." Lin Feng nodded. It’s a good thing you didn’t try the Snow-Colored Swan’s Kiss that grows alongside the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb. Otherwise, the toxins in your body would have killed you on the spot. "Senior, can I freely pick the herbs in this garden?" Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow. "If you have the ability, go ahead. But I warn you, most of the herbs here are poisonous. If you die, it’s not my fault. Also, the energy in that spring is not something humans can withstand. Don’t get too close." Lin Feng nodded. Dugu Bo had guarded this treasure trove for so many years but never dared to use it. What a waste. Lin Feng didn’t plan to use the method of transferring toxins with soul bones to cure Dugu Bo. That was a last resort. In the original story, Tang San took at least twelve immortal-grade herbs and all the high-grade herbs without leaving a single one for Dugu Bo. It was practically banditry. Dugu Bo’s condition was ultimately a problem with his martial soul. As long as the quality of his martial soul martial soul could be improved and his innate talent transformed, the issue could be permanently resolved. As far as Lin Feng knew, among the immortal-grade herbs, the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, with its earth attribute, would be perfect for Dugu Bo.