Lin Yongming's Plan for the Heart of the Sea God

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Half a year had quietly passed in Heaven Dou City. During this time, Lin Yongming and Blue Silver Empress occasionally visited Tang Yuehua. Ning Fengzhi and Hong Ying, among others, would also come to spend time with Lin Yongming and his companion whenever they had the chance. Through these interactions, Lin Yongming noticed that the relationship between Hong Ying and Ning Fengzhi had indeed improved.

Over these six months, thanks to the enhancement of his talent by the immortal herbs and the cultivation method of the Wave Secret Manual, Lin Yongming had only managed to increase his soul power by three levels. He was now a level 47 Soul Ancestor. Initially, Lin Yongming had thought he might reach level 49 or even break through to level 50. However, he hadn't anticipated that the higher his soul power grew, the slower his progress would become. If he were still a Soul Elder, he could have easily gained five levels in half a year.

On the other hand, Blue Silver Empress, who was already a level 56 Soul King, benefited greatly from the effects of the Lovesick Heartbroken Red. This immortal herb continuously enhanced her cultivation speed. Based on this, Blue Silver Empress had discussed with Lin Yongming that the effects of the herb might last until she reached the Soul Sage level, or even the Soul Douluo level. She even mentioned, albeit with some uncertainty, that it might persist until she became a Title Douluo.

Of course, the most comforting thing for Lin Yongming during this period was that Yu Xiaogang hadn't come to find him. He had no idea where Yu Xiaogang was hiding, probably buried in some books.

One evening, after returning from dinner, Lin Yongming and Blue Silver Empress sat on the couch, sharing the events of their day.

"Are these two staying in this hotel?" Dugu Bo, after some inquiries, had finally located the hotel where Lin Yongming was staying.

Standing outside the hotel, Dugu Bo closed his eyes and extended his spiritual power. In an instant, he locked onto the room where Lin Yongming and Blue Silver Empress were staying.

"Hmm… There's also a Soul Sage nearby. It seems the Spirit Hall has sent someone to protect them," Dugu Bo muttered to himself. He crouched slightly, then leaped onto the balcony of the room where Coroller, the Soul Sage, was staying.

"Who's there?" Coroller, sensing someone approaching his room, immediately became alert. A faint presence emanated from the balcony, and Coroller cautiously moved toward it.

Suddenly, a shadow flashed before Coroller's eyes. Before he could even react, he felt a heavy blow to the back of his neck, and his consciousness faded into darkness.

It was Dugu Bo, who had acted swiftly and decisively. With a single chop to the back of Coroller's neck, he knocked the Soul Sage unconscious.

"An annoying obstacle. Sleep for a while," Dugu Bo said indifferently, glancing at Coroller. He then leaped from the balcony to the one belonging to Lin Yongming's room.

"Senior Dugu, it's been a while. Welcome," Lin Yongming stood at the balcony entrance, smiling as he greeted Dugu Bo.

"Oh? You noticed me?" Dugu Bo was slightly surprised. A Soul Sage hadn't detected his presence, yet Lin Yongming seemed to have known he was coming from the moment he arrived at the hotel.

"Just a small trick. More importantly, I recognized your aura," Lin Yongming replied casually. "Please, come in."

Lin Yongming invited Dugu Bo into the room.

In truth, the moment Dugu Bo had used his spiritual power to scan the hotel, Lin Yongming had recognized him. As for Dugu Bo knocking out Coroller, Lin Yongming understood. Given Dugu Bo's history with the Spirit Hall, it made sense that he wouldn't want his presence to be known to their members.

"Hmm," Dugu Bo nodded and stepped into the living room.

"Senior Dugu, it's been a while. Please, have a seat," Blue Silver Empress stood by the couch and greeted him politely.

"Miss Blue Silver, you seem even more radiant than you were half a year ago. Judging by your demeanor, it seems you've been living well in Heaven Dou City," Dugu Bo said with a nod, then turned his gaze to both of them. "I thought with your talents, you might have stirred up some trouble in Heaven Dou City. I even feared you might have met your end here."

"Senior Dugu, you're not wrong. Shortly after arriving in Heaven Dou City, my fourth soul ring did attract some attention. Fortunately, Bishop Salas of the Heaven Dou Spirit Hall stepped in to help me handle the situation. However, it also drew the attention of a Title Douluo from the Spirit Hall, Elder Ju," Lin Yongming explained as he closed the balcony door and sat down on the couch.

Blue Silver Empress sat beside him and added, "Especially the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. He even tried to capture Yongming and take him back to the clan to interrogate him about his soul rings. Luckily, Elder Ju was still in the city at the time and intervened. Otherwise, as you said, we might have met our end in Heaven Dou City."

"Ju Guan! Is he still in Heaven Dou City?" Dugu Bo's expression turned serious, and a fierce fighting spirit flashed in his eyes.

"Ah… Elder Ju warned the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and left for Spirit City the next day," Lin Yongming explained.

"Hmph! He ran fast. I still remember that debt. But for a patriarch of one of the top three sects to bully juniors like you is truly despicable. Neither the sects nor the Spirit Hall are good people," Dugu Bo said with a hint of anger.

"It's all in the past. They haven't bothered us since," Lin Yongming waved his hand dismissively.

"Still, you're quite the anomaly. Your second soul ring being a thousand-year one and your fourth being ten-thousand-year is beyond normal comprehension. No wonder everyone wants to question you. You're like a monster. Even the strange creature known as Slime isn't as bizarre as you," Dugu Bo said with a mix of amusement and exasperation.

"Uh… Senior Dugu, are you complimenting me or insulting me?" Lin Yongming asked, feeling a bit helpless.

"Haha!" Blue Silver Empress chuckled softly. "Senior Dugu, you're absolutely right. After our matches in the Great Spirit Arena, we often have to leave quickly to avoid being surrounded by curious onlookers. To others, you really are a monster."

"See, even your beloved agrees with me."

Faced with their teasing, Lin Yongming could only sigh. "Maybe I'm not the monster. Maybe they're just too weak. Isn't this something anyone could do with a bit of effort?"

"You little monster! Are you calling me weak? I feel like giving you a good beating," Dugu Bo glared at him playfully.

"Exactly. By your logic, everyone in the world except you is weak," Blue Silver Empress added with a nod.

"I never said that. You're the ones jumping to conclusions," Lin Yongming said innocently, spreading his hands.

"You little rascal. I never noticed how sharp your tongue was before," Dugu Bo said with a laugh.

"Alright, Senior Dugu, don't mind him. I noticed your hair and eye color have faded a bit. It seems the poison has been mostly dealt with, right?" Blue Silver Empress changed the subject, asking about Dugu Bo's condition.

Indeed, Dugu Bo's once vibrant green hair and eyes had now turned a dull grayish-green, indicating that the poison in his body had been largely controlled.

"Yes, starting two months ago, I could feel the poison being transferred to my soul bone. Even on rainy days, the poison no longer flares up. With the help of your medicine, I've finally managed to transfer all the poison to my soul bone."

"Before leaving the Sunset Forest, I even obtained my ninth soul ring and reached level 91. I even feel like I'm on the verge of breaking through to level 92."

"I had only a sliver of hope, but your method truly worked. Not only have you saved me, but you've also saved my family and future generations."

"Thank you, Blue Silver," Dugu Bo said with deep gratitude.

With that, Dugu Bo stood up and bowed deeply to Blue Silver Empress.

For a Title Douluo to bow so sincerely to a Soul King was a rare sight. It showed just how genuine Dugu Bo's gratitude was. After all, in the Douluo Continent, once one reached the Title Douluo level, even Soul Douluos would address them with the utmost respect, using the title "Your Excellency."

Title Douluos were the pinnacle of power in the mortal world, second only to gods. Their status was revered across the continent.

"Senior Dugu! You're too kind. As a Title Douluo, there's no need for such formalities," Blue Silver Empress and Lin Yongming both stood up, with Blue Silver Empress quickly responding.

"I am a man who repays kindness. This bow is the least I can do to express my gratitude," Dugu Bo said solemnly.

"Senior Dugu, now that you've bowed, please sit down. This is making things a bit awkward," Lin Yongming said with a smile.

"Yes, please sit," Blue Silver Empress added.

"Alright," Dugu Bo nodded and sat back down. He then turned to Blue Silver Empress and asked, "Blue Silver, if my family or descendants inherit the Jade Phosphorus Serpent Spirit, should they use the same method to detoxify themselves?"

"Senior Dugu, your situation is unique. Your spirit has evolved from a regular serpent to a Serpent Emperor, making the poison much more potent. For your immediate family, they won't need to go through such a complicated process. They'll only need a soul bone to transfer the poison into it."

"Of course, this applies to your closest family members, those within three generations who inherit the Serpent Emperor's poison. For descendants further down the line, they might not even need a soul bone. Regular detoxifying medicine should suffice."

"However, this isn't absolute. Who knows what the future holds? If one of your descendants reaches the Serpent Emperor level, they'll still need a soul bone," Blue Silver Empress explained patiently.

"I see. Thank you for the explanation. I'll record this method in our family's teachings and pass it down through the generations," Dugu Bo said with a serious nod.

"You're welcome," Blue Silver Empress replied with a gentle smile.

"Senior Dugu, does this mean you no longer hold a grudge against us for being part of the Spirit Hall?" Lin Yongming asked cautiously.

"You are you, and the Spirit Hall is the Spirit Hall. My issues are with the higher-ups of the Spirit Hall, not the ordinary members. I can't possibly hold a grudge against seventy percent of the continent's spirit masters. That would be inviting divine retribution," Dugu Bo said with a wry smile.

Lin Yongming nodded in understanding. With Dugu Bo's poison abilities, he could easily wipe out entire branches of the Spirit Hall if he wanted to. Only the headquarters in Spirit City had the power to resist him.

"By the way, congratulations on officially becoming a Title Douluo, Senior Dugu," Lin Yongming said with a respectful bow.

"You little rascal, no need for formalities," Dugu Bo replied with a laugh.

"I once promised you that if you cured me, I would help you with three things, as long as they don't go against my principles. It's been half a year. Have you thought of anything?" Dugu Bo asked, his tone relaxed.

"Yongming, you can tell him," Blue Silver Empress said, turning to Lin Yongming.

"Actually, there is something I need your help with, Senior Dugu," Lin Yongming said slowly.

"Go ahead. Speak your mind. If I can help, I will," Dugu Bo said, his gaze steady.

"Senior Dugu, are you a guest elder of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family? How is your relationship with Emperor Xue Ye?" Lin Yongming asked suddenly.

"Well, we're not particularly close, but I am a guest elder. Back when I was being hunted by the Spirit Hall, Prince Xue Xing saved me. In return, I promised to help him with one task and joined the imperial family as a guest elder. Why do you ask?" Dugu Bo explained, then looked at Lin Yongming curiously.

"It's nothing major. There's something in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace that I need. I was hoping you could help me arrange a meeting with them to negotiate a trade. With your help, the trade would be more likely to succeed. Of course, I'd prefer to keep this from the Spirit Hall. If we do go to the palace, I'd need you to help me avoid their surveillance, just like you did with Coroller earlier. Also, during the meeting, it would be best if only Emperor Xue Ye, Prince Xue Xing, and the Empress were present."

Lin Yongming smiled mysteriously as he spoke.

This trip to Heaven Dou City wasn't just for the immortal herbs or to train in the Great Spirit Arena. Lin Yongming had a bigger goal in mind: to obtain the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure.

That treasure was none other than the Sea God's Relic, known as the Heart of the Sea God. It was a divine artifact that Emperor Xue Ye had named the "Vast Sea Protection Dome."

Even if Lin Yongming couldn't inherit the Sea God's position, he believed it was crucial to possess this artifact. After all, it was better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Besides, the artifact's ability to allow free movement through the ocean would be invaluable for his future plans, such as exploring the Extreme Ocean Thunder Domain.

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