Chapter 31: This Time, the Angel Investor Won’t Fail Again!

"Kid, what did you say?"

Dugu Bo's sigh abruptly stopped, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes. He grabbed Gu Feng's shoulders, disbelief written all over his face as he asked, "Do you really remember the contents inside?"

"Yes, I do."

"Is there a way to detoxify in there?"

At this point, Dugu Bo's lips even trembled slightly. His gaze was fixed tightly on Gu Feng, a glimmer of hope flickering in his eyes, as if he had grasped a lifeline.

Gu Feng crossed his arms, a playful smile tugging at the corner of his lips as he teased, "There is, but why should I tell you?"

Hehehe, the tables have turned now, old man!

Hearing this, Dugu Bo was almost furious. He took a deep breath, forcing a stiff smile as he patiently asked, "Tell me what you want. As long as it's within my power and doesn't violate my principles, I can help you."

Gu Feng shook his head and replied indifferently, "You're just a mere 91st-ranked Titled Douluo. What can you possibly help me with? My grandfather is a 95th-ranked Titled Douluo, and my Grandpa Jian is a 96th-ranked Titled Douluo. Both are stronger than you. So, tell me, what can you do for me?"

Dugu Bo fell silent.

That's right. He had almost forgotten that Gu Feng's family also had two Titled Douluos.

In terms of strength, he was far inferior to Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong.

After calming his emotions for a long time, Dugu Bo finally sneered and asked, "Then how can you prove that your detoxification method is correct?"

"I've searched far and wide across the continent for renowned physicians, yet I've never heard of anyone who can detoxify the poison of my Dugu family. And you're just a wet-behind-the-ears kid. Why should I believe you?"

Gu Feng was slightly taken aback. What was this old man playing at now?

Didn't he want the detoxification method anymore?

Suddenly, Gu Feng had an idea. It seemed he had thought of something, and he immediately said, "Well, suit yourself. Believe it or not, I'm leaving now."

With that, Gu Feng turned around and pretended to leave.

Seeing this, Dugu Bo panicked and shouted coldly, "Wait!"

Gu Feng turned back and asked, "What now?"

"If you want me to believe you, it's not impossible, unless…"

"Unless what?"

"Unless… you detoxify my poison first. Then I'll believe you. Otherwise, how can you prove that your detoxification method is correct? Or perhaps, you can't do it at all?"

After saying this, Dugu Bo couldn't help but smirk slightly. He was all too familiar with how to handle young people like this.

Who hadn't been like this in their youth?

A little provocation, and they'd spill everything.

Just as he eagerly anticipated Gu Feng immediately revealing the detoxification method, he saw Gu Feng turn around and walk straight toward the door.

Hey, hey, hey!

This wasn't right!

Why wasn't he following the script?

This wasn't how it was supposed to end!

Dugu Bo quickly chased after him and stopped Gu Feng, "Kid, what's going on? Can't handle the argument and just want to run away?"

Gu Feng saw through his scheme at a glance and snorted, "Hmph, did you think I didn't know what you were up to? Trying to provoke me? You're still far from it."

Dugu Bo's lips twitched, and his expression turned awkward.

This was the first time he had encountered such a troublesome brat.

At this thought, Dugu Bo felt a surge of inexplicable anger rise in his heart. In a fit of rage and humiliation, he glared fiercely at Gu Feng and said, "Brat, if you don't tell me the method to detoxify today, I won't let you leave even half a step!"

Hearing this, Gu Feng not only showed no trace of fear on his face, but instead revealed a mocking smile at the corner of his mouth. He spoke leisurely, "Not letting me leave? Even better. I'll just stay here, eat your food, drink your wine, and keep Yan Yan company. By the time I grow up, you wouldn't want anything unpleasant to happen, would you?"

The mention of Dugu Yan was like a sharp dagger, directly hitting Dugu Bo's weak spot.

Dugu Bo's eyebrows instantly furrowed into a deep "川" shape, and the anger on his face grew even more intense. He gritted his teeth and said, "Brat, how dare you!"

"See if I dare or not, hehehe..."

After saying this, Gu Feng let out a series of eerie laughs, sending chills down Dugu Bo's spine.

His strange laughter echoed in the air, making Dugu Bo's back feel cold and his whole body shiver with disgust. He couldn't help but think to himself that this kid was truly difficult to deal with.

Helpless, Dugu Bo could only sigh and wave his hand dismissively, "Get out of here, I don't want to see you anymore."

"Oh? Don't you want the detoxification method anymore?"

"Are you messing with me? Let me tell you, my patience has its limits. Don't think that just because you're Gu Rong's grandson, I won't dare to do anything to you. If pushed too far, I can make you disappear without a trace with just one hand. Who would know then that it was me who killed you?"

Dugu Bo's eyes gleamed with murderous intent, and the terrifying aura of killing he had accumulated over the years even caused the hem of his clothes to flutter without wind.

Seeing Dugu Bo's anger, Gu Feng also stopped joking and spoke seriously, "Of course, I'm not messing with you. I do have the detoxification method, but what can you offer me?"

Dugu Bo fell into deep thought. It seemed he really had nothing to offer.

Soul Guidance Devices?

This kid was Gu Rong's grandson; he certainly didn't lack such things.

Or medicinal herbs? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was wealthy and powerful; would they lack medicinal herbs?

After much deliberation, Dugu Bo gritted his teeth and said, "As long as you can detoxify me, I'll agree to three of your conditions. As long as they don't violate my principles, any conditions are acceptable."

Gu Feng calmly refused, "Not enough."

"Then what else do you want?"

Dugu Bo was also shocked by Gu Feng's audacity. After all, this was a promise of three conditions from a Titled Douluo.

A promise from a Titled Douluo was worth ten thousand gold.

Even Emperor Xue Ye had never received any promise from him.

After a moment, Gu Feng chuckled, "I want you to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. How about that?"

Dugu Bo refused without hesitation, turning his back, "Absolutely impossible. My principle is never to join any faction."

Gu Feng persisted in persuading, "Principles can be changed. It's not really joining a faction, is it? You can just be an Honorary Elder at our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. You only need to step in for major events; usually, there's nothing much to do. This way, you can also solve the poison that has plagued your Dugu family for so many years. Why not take the opportunity?"

"This..." Dugu Bo was immediately at a loss.

When faced with the choice between principles and the method to save the Dugu family from poison, it was a difficult decision.

Seeing that he was somewhat tempted, Gu Feng seized the opportunity and pressed on, "How about we set a time limit, say twenty years? You're not losing out at all. Twenty years in exchange for a chance to cure the poison is nothing compared to the lifespan of a Titled Douluo like you."

Twenty years—by then, he might almost have ascended to godhood. Would Dugu Bo still run away by that time?

In fact, by then, even if he tried to drive Dugu Bo away, he probably wouldn't leave.

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