Chapter 80 Detoxification Methods
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"It seems that Title Douluo Dugu Bo has admitted to being poisoned. On this basis, we can continue to communicate and negotiate."
"I spent several years doing an experiment... Do you know a soul beast called the Blue Phosphorus Snake? They are distant relatives of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor."
Amon didn't immediately bring up the content of the transaction, but instead threw out such a topic.
This was of course a lie, but having read many theoretical books, he could perfect all the details to make this lie look flawless.
"Of course, I know that it is a snake that is born without poison, but it can continuously devour poisonous things to strengthen its toxicity, and eventually become a snake-type soul beast that is not inferior to the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, and even surpasses it in some aspects." Dugu Bo said calmly, "What are you bringing this up for?"
Dugu Bo was no stranger to this distant relative of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor, and he even had a soul ring from the Blue Phosphorus Snake.
The Blue Phosphorus Snake's talent for devouring poisons to enhance its own toxicity was very attractive to him, the 'Poison' Title Douluo.
"I constantly fed a Blue Phosphorus Snake poisonous food, of course, the toxicity of each feeding did not exceed its tolerance limit.
"As a result, the toxicity of this Blue Phosphorus Snake continued to increase, far exceeding its peers of the same age. In the end, it died, poisoned to death."
Amon's conclusion made Dugu Bo's pupils shrink, and he vaguely guessed a possibility in his heart.
After a moment of pause, Amon continued:
"In fact, while the Blue Phosphorus Snake is devouring poison, it is also suffering from the erosion of toxins.
"However, under natural conditions, most Blue Phosphorus Snakes cannot accumulate so many toxins, so it gives people the illusion that it is not poisoned itself.
"Senior Dugu Bo, would you say that this is very similar to someone's situation?"
Looking at Amon's smile, Dugu Bo could no longer remain calm, "Are you saying that I am poisoned because I have accumulated too much toxicity, exceeding my own tolerance limit?"
Amon adjusted his monocle and chuckled, "It may not be exactly the same, but roughly so...
"Beast Martial Souls are different from Tool Martial Souls. Their connection with the human body is closer, and they have the characteristics of a 'beast'. It is 'alive' and can also be poisoned.
"And the symptoms of poisoning will be reflected on the holder... There are no people with natural green hair, green eyes, and green fingernails on the Douluo Continent. Your current appearance is the manifestation of toxin accumulation and backlash."
As a Title Douluo, Dugu Bo naturally had some understanding of the characteristics of Martial Souls and knew that Amon was telling the truth. As if thinking of something, he suddenly said:
"Wait, you said that green hair and green eyes are a sign of toxin backlash, but Yan Yan... my granddaughter, she was born like that."
He tried to refute with this example, but his heart was trembling, afraid that the worst would happen.
Amon's face showed a smile again, confirming Dugu Bo's worst fear, "That means she is also poisoned, and has inherited the poison you have congenitally."
Dugu Bo could accept the fact that he was poisoned. In fact, he had similar guesses for a long time, but he had never been sure.
And he had a self-deceiving mentality, thinking that he, the 'Poison' Title Douluo, was the best at using poison in the world, and would not make mistakes in his own field of expertise.
But he could not accept the fact that Dugu Yan was also poisoned. He didn't want his granddaughter to suffer the same torment as he did.
Amon's ruthless words came again:
"Maybe she is not deeply poisoned, or maybe she is young and the toxins have not yet erupted, but one day in the future, she will probably have your symptoms, and because she was born with it, the symptoms will probably be more severe."
The words "more severe" made Dugu Bo's heart clench. He took a deep breath, tried to calm his agitated mood, and turned his gaze to Amon, with a hint of expectation:
"Since you mentioned this to me, then the content of the transaction must be related to this, right? Do you have a way to detoxify me?"
Amon smiled and replied, "Of course... not."
"Bastard, are you playing with me?" Dugu Bo suddenly erupted with a terrifying aura, and powerful soul power surged from his body, forcing the surrounding air to flow outward.
Amon condensed a soul power shield to resist the oncoming airflow. He said softly:
"I don't have such deep attainments in the way of poison, but I can provide a detoxification idea. With your level of skill in using poison, Senior Dugu, it shouldn't be a problem to find a specific and feasible detoxification method."
"Speak, what do you want to exchange?" Dugu Bo calmed down and asked indifferently.
"I want to take a herb from here. Let me first state my idea, and you can judge for yourself whether it is feasible." Amon proposed his method of exchange.
Dugu Bo nodded, and couldn't help but ask: "Aren't you worried that I won't admit it, and refuse to admit it even if the idea you said is feasible, in order to avoid paying for the herb?"
Amon said with a smile: "I believe in your credibility, Senior, and your pride in the way of poison. You won't deny your own path for the sake of a mere herb. Moreover, I don't have the means to force you to fulfill the transaction."
"You are honest..." Dugu Bo smiled, "Then let's trade according to the method you said. Tell me your idea, and if it's feasible, I will allow you to take a herb from here."
Amon mentioned the Blue Phosphorus Snake in order to increase his persuasiveness through constant truths, maximize the passive effect of the 'Scammer', and increase Dugu Bo's trust in him, so as to keep the rhythm in his own hands.
Finally, he pointed out the fact that Dugu Yan was also poisoned, turning passivity into initiative, making Dugu Bo the one who wanted to trade more.
This was also because Amon didn't have many chips in his hand. He didn't have Tang San's methods of using poison, and only knew a feasible detoxification idea from the original book.
It was not easy to turn the idea into a practical detoxification method. His idea was only a bit reluctant to exchange for a herb.
Although Dugu Bo didn't know the true value of these immortal herbs, he also understood that they were extraordinary.
"Thank you for your generosity..." Amon began to explain his thoughts:
"I said earlier that you are poisoned because your Martial Soul is poisoned, and it is the feedback from the Martial Soul...
"If your Martial Soul was a dead object like an Item Martial Soul, you wouldn't have this trouble.
"So we can find something similar to an Item Martial Soul, closely related to you, but with a certain difference, and strong enough to carry your toxins.
"Use it to bear the toxins on your body... guide all the toxins into it."
Closely related to oneself, but with a certain difference, and strong enough... Dugu Bo was thoughtful, and looked at Amon, saying in unison:
"Soul Bone!"
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