Chapter 29: Helping Me is Also Helping Sister Yan Yan!

Dugu Yan slowly leaned close to Dugu Bo's ear and whispered, "Grandpa, his name is Gu Feng. He's Bone Douluo's grandson."

Gu Rong's grandson?

What does he want with me?

Could he be here on behalf of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to try and win me over again?

A sharp, venomous glint flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes, as this was certainly not good news.

He had already rejected the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in the past, and now, Gu Rong's grandson had come to him through his granddaughter.

Was this a show of force? Or a threat?

In the Soul Master World, it was an unspoken rule that one's family should never be dragged into disputes.

Compared to the naive Dugu Yan, Dugu Bo, who had weathered countless storms, was far more cautious. He had witnessed too much darkness in his lifetime.

A cold, sinister smile slowly crept across Dugu Bo's lips, carrying an intimidating aura. "Yan Yan, go back to your room. I need to have a private talk with this kid."

Dugu Yan frowned slightly and couldn't help but say, "Alright, Grandpa, but please don't scare him. He's still my junior."

Dugu Bo waved his hand reassuringly. "Don't worry, don't worry. Grandpa knows what he's doing."

After Dugu Yan returned to her room, Dugu Bo's expression turned icy. He stared directly at Gu Feng, his voice cold and menacing, like a snake eyeing its prey. "Kid, speak plainly. What does Ning Fengzhi want you to say to me?"

"If it's about trying to recruit me into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School again, I suggest you drop that idea. I've lived a life of freedom, and I'm not about to change that."

"But if you're here to threaten me through my granddaughter, don't blame me for killing you right here and now. I'll make sure it's a fight to the death!"

Gu Feng's heart tightened. He knew the real test had come.

If he were just an ordinary kid who had approached Dugu Yan, there would be no issue. But as the grandson of Bone Douluo from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, his identity was highly sensitive.

After all, Dugu Bo had rejected the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School many years ago.

Given Dugu Bo's inherently suspicious nature, the slightest misstep could provoke him into taking drastic action.

To earn his trust, Gu Feng needed to demonstrate genuine capability and convince Dugu Bo that he could help him detoxify.

Gu Feng clasped his hands respectfully and said, "Senior Dugu, I understand you might think I have ulterior motives, but I truly have no other intentions. I only wish to befriend you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dugu Bo let out a mocking laugh. "What makes you think you're worthy of being friends with me? Let your grandfather come and talk to me instead!"

"Alright, I'm done wasting time with you. Since you're Gu Rong's grandson, I'll let you off this time. Now get out of here!"

Gu Feng furrowed his brows.

He now understood why Dugu Bo was so reclusive and solitary. Just the way he spoke made it nearly impossible for anyone to get close to him.

However, this only reinforced Gu Feng's understanding of him, which made him feel more at ease.

After all, wasn't a person who feared no authority and repaid kindness with gratitude the perfect angel investor?

"Senior Dugu, I've heard that you've always been a solitary figure, keeping your distance from the nobility and never involving yourself in shady dealings. As a Titled Douluo, your reputation is impeccable, especially when compared to Chrysanthemum Douluo of the Spirit Hall. He's greedy for wealth and power, willing to serve the Spirit Hall and commit countless evils throughout his life. He's simply incomparable to you."

As the saying goes, flattery never fails.

No one dislikes being praised.

Dugu Bo was no exception. Upon hearing Gu Feng's words, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

He automatically filtered out the flattery at the beginning, but when Gu Feng mentioned his lifelong rival, Yue Guan, he immediately perked up.

Yue Guan wasn't as good as him?

That hit right at the heart of Dugu Bo's thoughts.

Although he believed the same, hearing it from someone else was far more satisfying than his own opinion.

"Hmph, kid, although what you say makes sense, I still don't want to be friends with you. You can leave now."

Dugu Bo's tone had improved significantly compared to before.

This further confirmed Gu Feng's strategic approach.

Seizing the opportunity, Gu Feng continued, "I understand what you're concerned about, senior. I'm not here representing any faction. Just treat me as an ordinary person, a friend of Yan Yan."

"Oh?" A hint of curiosity arose in Dugu Bo's heart, and he said with interest, "Then go on, let's hear it."

Over the years, Dugu Bo had met many people, a mixed bag indeed. In front of him, they either fawned over him or were filled with fear and disgust, especially those privileged youths from major factions.

Almost everyone constantly boasted about their sect, their family, their father, their this and that...

But someone like Gu Feng, who was neither subservient nor arrogant and directly dismissed such talk, was truly rare.

Didn't he know that the only reason Dugu Bo continued to talk to him was because of his identity as Bone Douluo's grandson?

But this personality really appealed to him.

Gu Feng took a deep breath and said, "Senior Dugu, I have an impertinent request. May I ask?"

Seeing that he was finally getting to the point.

At this moment, Dugu Bo was in a good mood and waved his hand generously, "Speak directly."

Gu Feng said solemnly, "I once read a rumor in an ancient text that the Jade Scale Serpent inheritance inevitably carries a deadly poison. So, I want to know how you, senior, have managed to survive to this day despite being afflicted with such a potent poison and your Soul Power not breaking through for years."

Boom!

The moment the words fell, a tremendous pressure filled the air, making it hard for Gu Feng to breathe, and a pair of sharp, venomous eyes locked onto him.

"Kid, what did you say? Who gave you the guts to spout such nonsense in front of me?"

Dugu Bo's voice was icy, and there was no trace of his earlier demeanor on his face.

"Me, the great Poison Douluo, poisoned?"

Naturally, Dugu Bo knew that the Jade Scale Serpent inheritance inevitably carried a deadly poison.

But this secret, he had never revealed to anyone.

After all, if those with ill intentions found out, it would become his greatest fatal weakness.

When the poison erupted, Dugu Bo was at his weakest, his strength even inferior to some powerful Soul Douluos.

But now, this secret had been exposed by Gu Feng.

As the saying goes, if you don't speak of it, and I don't speak of it, we can still be good friends.

But once certain words are spoken openly, the story can never return to what it was before.

Thinking of this, a murderous intent flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes.

Even if he was Bone Douluo's grandson, Dugu Bo could only kill him swiftly and then flee to the ends of the earth with Dugu Yan.

Just as Dugu Bo was plotting in his heart.

Gu Feng was overwhelmed by the terrifying pressure, his entire body aching, and even his bones emitted crisp cracking sounds. He endured the intense pain with great effort.

He raised his head and locked eyes with Dugu Bo, his gaze devoid of any trace of fear.

"Senior Dugu, I mean no harm. It's just that my Martial Soul also has its flaws, and so, I wish to seek a solution from you!"

"If you help me, I can help you detoxify. We can cooperate and achieve mutual benefit. Helping me is also helping Sister Yan Yan!"

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