Chapter 28: Detoxification (Part 3)

The Infinite Poison Python was slowly corroded and died. Its resentment was so intense that it dropped a soul bone.

Dugu Bo looked at the soul bone, his mouth nearly grinning from ear to ear. This was a 70,000-year-old soul bone, enough to allow a Titled Douluo below level 95 to advance one level. It was a treasure for poison-attribute soul masters.

Dugu Bo released his martial soul's true form and dispelled the soul skills he had been using. The once-green swamp returned to its original state. He picked up the dark green soul bone and inspected it carefully.

"Well, I'm lucky. It's actually a right arm bone. Its value is almost as high as my Medusa skull. I'll keep it for now and continue hunting soul beasts."

Dugu Bo stored the soul bone in his storage soul guide and then moved on to other parts of the Sunset Forest. He had many targets, including a 50,000-year-old Mandrake Snake King, a 50,000-year-old Crypt Spider, and a 40,000-year-old Black Jade Black Mamba.

Dugu Bo planned to cause trouble for these soul beasts first. If he could obtain more high-quality soul bones, it would be a great harvest. The successful start gave Dugu Bo a lot of confidence.

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**At the Yin-Yang Eyes**

Li Luochen and Dugu Yan were still discussing poison. Li Luochen had been learning medicine since he was a child, so he was naturally familiar with poison. After all, there's a saying that goes, "medicine and poison are inseparable."

Although Dugu Yan hadn't studied poison extensively, she had learned enough to answer many questions. What surprised Li Luochen the most was that Dugu Bo could use mixed poisons.

It turned out that Dugu Bo called it "fusion snake venom," using multiple toxins in combination with the Green Phosphorus Snake King's venom. Essentially, it was the use of mixed poison, though Dugu Bo might not have known the term "mixed poison" and instead referred to it as "fusion snake venom."

Li Luochen thought, "Dugu Bo has been playing with poison for so many years; how could he not use mixed poison?" However, Dugu Bo focused more on self-preservation and didn't have much time to delve deeply into poison study. His primary goal was to manage the toxins inherited in his family.

But soon, Dugu Bo's family would say goodbye to their hereditary disease, and Li Luochen had already figured out how to obtain the Record of Immortal Herbs.

He planned to have Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan install the soul bones first and then force the poison into the soul bones, treating them to prevent further corrosion.

Overall, Li Luochen felt that aside from the occasional scolding, things were going well. Not only did he have the opportunity to obtain the Immortal Herbs, but he also met a nice girl. Although Dugu Yan was a bit fierce at times, it wasn't a big problem.

In the next few days, Li Luochen would find a place to break through to level 38. He had already reached the peak of level 37 before. The biggest benefit of swallowing the two magical herbs was gaining a body immune to all poisons and significantly increasing his resistance to water and fire.

Additionally, his martial soul had evolved from a high-level martial soul to a top-level one. Originally, Li Luochen thought his chance of becoming a Super Douluo through hard work was about 40%. Now, he was confident he could become a Super Douluo, and perhaps even an Ultimate Douluo.

As for becoming a god, that was still too far away. He didn't like daydreaming. There were only four gods that could be found on the continent. Rakshasa God wasn't suitable for him, and Qian Renxue was already on the path of Angel God. He probably wasn't qualified to be Shura God, and as for Sea God, Li Luochen wasn't sure if he would be chosen.

For now, he aimed to become a Titled Douluo and enjoy a lifespan of hundreds of years. As for achieving godhood, that would depend on fate. If it happened, great; if not, no big deal.

Li Luochen practiced Zhoutian Wuji Gong and noticed that his meridians had become tougher after the ice and fire alchemy. Six of the eight extraordinary meridians had been opened, two of which were opened during the ice and fire alchemy.

The speed of his cultivation had also increased significantly. Originally, it would have taken more than a year to break through to the Soul Sect, but now it seemed he could achieve it in half a year. The medicinal properties of the Ice and Fire Immortal Grass hadn't been fully absorbed yet. He expected to absorb them completely by the time he reached the Soul Sect and then take the Black Jade Divine Bamboo.

Two days later, Li Luochen successfully broke through to level 38, and his soul power was abundant. He felt that his Zhoutian Wuji Gong could condense his soul power. His soul power reserves were much greater than those of soul masters of the same level. He estimated that his reserves were at least at the level of a Soul Sect.

Li Luochen also felt that there was room for improvement in his physical strength. Initially, his body could withstand the spirit rings of spirit beasts over ten thousand years old. Now, he believed he could withstand those of twenty thousand years.

As for his mental power, he wasn't in a hurry. He had the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, the Autumn Water Dew, and four Soul-Nourishing Flowers, which were enough for his mental power to break through. In fact, Li Luochen's mental power could already withstand the soul shock of a ten-thousand-year soul beast, but he chose to take herbs to enhance his mental power to be on the safe side.

Since Dugu Yan was still young and her soul power wasn't high enough, the toxins attached to her first and second soul rings weren't substantial, so she wasn't affected by the snake venom yet. Li Luochen planned to detoxify Dugu Bo first and then Dugu Yan.

After all, Dugu Yan would carry a ten-thousand-year soul bone in the future. If Dugu Bo was lucky, it might be a top-grade ten-thousand-year soul bone. In that case, Dugu Yan could be in danger. Dugu Bo needed to become stronger first to protect both of them.

Since learning that her family had inherited snake venom and that Li Luochen could help her grandfather and herself detoxify, Dugu Yan's life had brightened. Li Luochen became her first friend, and perhaps the most important one in the future.

Apart from practicing, she now also read the practice notes left by Dugu Bo, which recorded the knowledge of how the Bilin family practiced and made poisons. She now wanted to become stronger and didn't want to be left too far behind by Li Luochen.

Li Luochen also studied drug-making with Dugu Yan. After all, learning more skills could be useful in critical moments in the future.

The distance between the two grew closer and closer until they could feel each other's breath. Their eyes locked, and their lips drew near. Just as they were about to kiss, there was a sudden cough.

"Ahem."

The sudden cough startled them, causing them to immediately pull apart. When they turned around, they saw that it was Dugu Bo (the light bulb) who had returned.

At this moment, Dugu Bo thought, "This kid, it only took a few days, and he's already tricked Yanyan into his hands? If I had waited a few more days, it might have been a done deal. This bastard took my cabbage so quickly."

Dugu Bo was now in a state of panic, staring at Li Luochen and Dugu Yan, his scalp tingling. After all, the two had been too affectionate just now and were caught by the "parent." However, Dugu Yan quickly recovered and ran up to grab Dugu Bo's hand, shaking it.

"Grandpa, you're back! Yanyan missed you so much. Grandpa must have had a great harvest. We've been waiting for a long time."

"Haha, I don't think you wanted me to come back, right? Luo Chen, you're really good. It's only been a few days, and you've taken my cabbage?"

Dugu Bo complained with a dark face, causing Dugu Yan's pretty face to turn red. Li Luochen scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Ahem, let's not talk about this anymore. I did have a good harvest this time. I slaughtered more than twenty thousand-year-old poisonous soul beasts and obtained three soul bones. Come take a look."

Dugu Bo waved his hand, and three soul bones appeared: one for the right arm and two for the left arm.