Chapter 30: The Secret of Inheritance, The Lonely Dugu Bo

When Dugu Bo heard the words "help Yan Yan," he immediately lost his composure. His heart softened, and the oppressive aura around him dissipated entirely.

Only then did Gu Feng get a chance to catch his breath.

He crouched on the ground, gasping for air.

At that moment, he had truly felt the threat of death.

"Speak, boy. Tell me about the flaw in your Martial Soul."

If he could learn about the flaw of the Bone Dragon, then it wouldn't be a big deal if Dugu Bo learned about the flaw of his Jade Scale Serpent.

After all, both sides held each other's secrets, so neither would dare to expose the other. At worst, it would be a mutual destruction.

Gu Feng spoke without hesitation, "I assume you've heard the saying that the Bone Dragon has always been known for its control over space, right?"

Dugu Bo nodded slightly. The Bone Dragon's mastery of space was something many powerful figures envied.

After all, even some of the strongest Soul Masters with Soul Power above level 95 couldn't manipulate space.

Yet, the Bone Dragon was born with the ability to control space.

"But have you ever considered, senior, that the true attribute of the Bone Dragon isn't actually space? Space is merely a secondary attribute…"

"What!"

"Do you even know what you're saying?"

Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically, as if a thousand waves had been stirred in his heart.

Was this kind of secret something he was even allowed to hear?

If it were just an ordinary flaw in a Martial Soul, it wouldn't be a big deal. But what Gu Feng was saying touched upon the very root of the Martial Soul.

Dugu Bo was afraid that as soon as he finished listening, Bone Douluo would show up at his door that very night to "warmly greet" him.

However, Gu Feng continued as if nothing had happened, "The true attribute of our Bone Dragon Martial Soul is necromancy. But controlling this attribute is extremely difficult. The slightest misstep could turn one into a Fallen Soul Master. And that is the flaw of our Bone Dragon."

After hearing this, Dugu Bo let out a sigh of relief but then countered, "Then why do you think my Dugu family's Jade Scale Serpent has a flaw? I, Poison Douluo, have roamed the continent, and who doesn't know of my reputation?"

"I've naturally heard of Poison Douluo's reputation. There's a rumor in the Soul Master World that while Poison Douluo might not be able to defeat other Titled Douluos, you can fight until only Titled Douluos remain."

"Hmph, it seems you know quite a bit about me. But that's nothing special. Go on, boy. Let's see if you can spin a convincing tale."

Gu Feng continued calmly:

"From what I know, across the entire continent, almost all top-tier Martial Souls have large-scale inheritances. Those Martial Souls that haven't been passed down on a large scale usually have flaws."

"For example, the Clear Sky Hammer, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon—all three have established sects and maintained large-scale inheritances."

"Even rare Martial Souls are no exception. Even my Grandpa Jian's Seven Kill Sword family has its inheritance, like the Western Li Stone Kingdom…"

"And those that haven't maintained large-scale inheritances are usually like my grandfather's case—new Martial Souls born from Spirit Mutation."

"As the leader of the Jade Serpent Five Venoms, the Jade Scale Serpent Martial Soul shouldn't have only your family as its sole lineage. Therefore, I speculate that your Martial Soul must have a significant flaw. Am I right?"

"As far as I know, heaven has a virtue of cherishing life. For everything, there is gain only after loss. Even the most powerful Martial Soul, the Six-Winged Angel, has its own flaws. Senior, you have managed to race against time with the Jade Scale Serpent and even break through to become a Titled Douluo, which truly fills me with admiration."

If anyone else had said these words, Dugu Bo would have felt insulted.

But the person before him was Gu Feng, a straightforward young man, at least that's how Dugu Bo saw him.

A complex emotion flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes, and he sighed, "Since you know the flaws of my Jade Scale Serpent clan, why have you come to me?"

Gu Feng spoke up, "That's precisely why I've come to you. As far as I know, all Martial Souls that involve extreme toxicity have a very harsh cultivation path."

"For example, Pope Bibi Dong, it is rumored that she possesses an External Spirit Bone, which allows her to withstand the toxins. But you, Senior, seem to have nothing like that, right?"

Dugu Bo frowned, somewhat indignant, "So what if that's the case?"

Gu Feng's lips curled slightly as he continued, "Logically speaking, your toxins should have grown stronger with each passing year, making it impossible for you to cultivate to this age. So, how did you manage it?"

"Could it be due to some kind of fortunate encounter?"

"But Yan Yan, it seems she doesn't have the same kind of opportunity as you. From my observations, her complexion is poor, and she might not even live to thirty."

Hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression darkened, and his heart ached. Indeed, it was exactly as Gu Feng had said.

Dugu Yan had been immersed in toxins since she was in the womb, and the Jade Scale Serpent poison she inherited far surpassed anyone in the Dugu family's history.

Now, because she is still young, the toxins have not yet erupted. But once they do, the suffering she will endure is unimaginable.

This was why Dugu Bo had always shielded Dugu Yan from the darker aspects of the Soul Master World.

He only wanted Yan Yan to live her short life happily.

As for the Dugu family's legacy...

Well, perhaps this cursed Dugu clan didn't need to continue existing anyway?

Gu Feng had been observing the subtle changes in Dugu Bo's expression, and now he felt the timing was about right.

He spoke bluntly, "Could it be that you found some kind of treasure land? Like the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, or perhaps you consumed some Heavenly Material Earthly Treasure, which allowed you to survive and cultivate to this point, even breaking through to become a Titled Douluo?"

Dugu Bo was still immersed in sorrow and hadn't noticed the significance of Gu Feng's words.

After a moment, he finally reacted.

"Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?"

"Treasure land?"

"Heavenly Material Earthly Treasure?"

Dugu Bo had indeed once randomly consumed some herbs in his Herb Garden, but it had nearly caused him to explode from the excess energy, which scared him into never touching any of the herbs there again.

Now, hearing Gu Feng's words, it was as if a light had suddenly dawned on him.

Could it be that the evolution of his Martial Soul and his ability to cultivate to this point were all due to that treasure land and those herbs?

Dugu Bo's expression turned serious, "Kid, where did you learn all this?"

"From an ancient, rare book."

Dugu Bo eagerly urged, "Where is the book? Bring it to me."

Gu Feng chuckled awkwardly, "I used it to wipe my bottom a long time ago."

Dugu Bo was so furious that his beard seemed to bristle. "What!? Such an important thing, and you used it to wipe your ass?"

Gu Feng scratched his head and chuckled. "Yeah, think about it. I was so young back then. How could I have known what those things were?"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo felt like he was about to spit blood.

A glimmer of hope he had finally obtained was shattered just like that.

"Sigh—"

"Sigh—

"Sigh—"

After three long sighs in a row, Dugu Bo sat down dejectedly and waved his hand. "Go on, leave."

"Wait, Senior. What if I said I still remember everything written on it…"

(End of Chapter)