Chapter 97 To Take, One Must First Give
"I..."
Faced with the hypothesis proposed by Colleen, Dugu Bo fell silent.
Because of the long-term torment of the Martial Soul Poison, he was naturally withdrawn and disliked contact with others.
It was precisely for this reason that Dugu Bo had not chosen to join any faction, cultivating alone until now.
He had never considered Colleen's solution of using a Soul Bone to solve the poisoning problem.
Judging from Colleen's words, using a Soul Bone to solve the Martial Soul Poison seemed to be an open practice within the Martial Soul Hall.
At this moment, Dugu Bo was filled with regret; why hadn't he joined a faction sooner?
If he had known the solution earlier, he wouldn't have had to suffer from the poison for so long.
"Alright, Senior Dugu Bo, there's no need to worry about this. Now that you've decided to join our Martial Soul Hall,
these things will no longer be a problem."
Saying this, Qin Ming reached out and ran his hand across his storage ring, and a lead box appeared in his hand.
This was the 20,000-year-old earth-attribute left leg bone that Qin Ming had snatched from the Clear Sky Sect last time.
Seeing Qin Ming's actions, the crowd fell silent once more.
Dugu Bo swallowed hard; he had a vague idea of what was inside the lead box.
Under everyone's gaze, Qin Ming opened the lead box and handed it to Dugu Xin.
"Xin, take this. This left leg soul bone should solve your problem."
Looking at the soul bone shimmering with an earthy yellow light, Dugu Xin instinctively refused.
"My lord, please don't!
This soul bone is far too precious. I'm just a cripple; I don't deserve such a treasure." Hearing
this, Qin Ming shook his head.
"A cripple?
Dugu Xin, don't underestimate yourself.
You're only twenty-five years old, yet you already possess the cultivation of a Soul King.
With your talent, you'd be considered a genius in any Soul Master Academy."
Saying this, Qin Ming put down the lead box.
After taking out the 20,000-year-old left leg soul bone from the box, Qin Ming directly placed it into Dugu Xin's hand.
"It's precisely because your cultivation has reached such a profound level that you've been eroded by the Spirit Poison.
I haven't experienced the pain of this poison myself, but from your current state, I can guess a thing or two.
The fact that you remained silent during this unbearable pain demonstrates your astonishing willpower.
Facing the temptation of a ten-thousand-year-old spirit bone, you still maintained your integrity, proving your good character.
Talent, willpower, and character—all are excellent. People like you are rare on the entire continent."
Qin Ming paused here.
With a renewed smile, he sincerely invited,
"Dugu Xin, join our Spirit Hall.
Consider this ten-thousand-year-old spirit bone an investment in your future!"
Hearing Qin Ming's words, Dugu Xin froze on the spot.
Holding the spirit bone in his hand, Dugu Xin opened his mouth, unsure what to say.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo immediately reached out and pressed Dugu Xin down.
"Ah Xin, grant this lord's request."
With that, Dugu Bo looked at Qin Ming again, cupping his fists in greeting.
"Your Highness, my son and I are both willing to join the Spirit Hall."
Looking at his father, Dugu Xin finally responded.
Struggling to sit up from the sickbed, Dugu Xin also cupped his fists in greeting to Qin Ming.
Seeing this, Qin Ming quickly stepped forward to help them both up.
"No need for such formalities, and you don't need to call me Your Highness in private.
Just call me Qin Ming, like Elder Yue Guan and the others."
With that, Qin Ming patted Dugu Xin's shoulder.
"Ah Xin, absorb the soul bone first, and resolve your poisoning problem." Dugu Bo also looked at Dugu Xin, urging him hastily,
"Xin, hurry up and absorb the soul bone.
That way you won't have to suffer from the toxins anymore."
Faced with Qin Ming and Dugu Bo's urging, Dugu Xin shook his head, handing the soul bone to Dugu Bo.
"Father, I can't absorb this soul bone!"
"Xin, what are you saying?"
Dugu Bo frowned.
"Your health is very serious. This soul bone can save your life, yet you want to give it to me?"
At this moment, Yue Guan and the others also looked over.
They didn't understand why Dugu Xin would hand the soul bone to Dugu Bo.
Only Qin Ming and Ke Lin vaguely guessed something.
Qin Ming stepped back a few paces, leaving space for Dugu Bo and his son, and the room fell silent.
Only Dugu Bo and his son were facing off.
The next moment, Dugu Xin's voice broke the silence.
"Father, I heard what Bishop Kelin said just now. You and I are both suffering from the corrosive effects of the Martial Soul Poison, aren't we?
The poison in our bodies comes from the same source.
When the poison flares up, you must be suffering the same pain, Father.
The toxicity of this poison increases with the increase of soul power.
You now have level 86 soul power, so your condition must be worse than mine.
The pain you endure must be far greater than mine.
But you haven't shown a single emotion.
Only I am like a coward, unable to endure even the slightest pain of the corrosive effects..."
As he spoke, tears welled up in Dugu Xin's eyes.
"My mother died in childbirth the day I was born, and for all these years, you've raised me alone.
When I was suffering from the poison of my martial soul, you were always by my side taking care of me.
You always told me, 'Just hang in there, it'll be over soon.'
You must have been in so much pain back then...
Your son is unfilial; for so long, I didn't realize you were enduring the same pain as me.
It wasn't until that bishop mentioned it that I realized it..."
As he spoke, Dugu Xin wiped away the tears in his eyes and pushed the soul bone in his hand again.
"Father, I know my own body; I can hold on for a few more years.
But what about you?
Your condition is much worse than mine now; how long can you hold on?"
"I..."
Faced with Dugu Xin's heartfelt expression, Dugu Bo was also somewhat moved.
"I have my own soul bone, and it's of higher quality than yours. You don't need to worry about me."
"Yours is a head soul bone; forcing the poison into that area is still too dangerous."
As he spoke, Dugu Xin's face showed determination.
"I lost my mother at birth, and I don't want to lose my father too."
"You..."
Seeing that Dugu Xin completely refused to accept the soul bone, Dugu Bo was utterly at a loss.
Seeing this, Qin Ming coughed lightly.
After drawing everyone's attention back, Qin Ming slowly said,
"Don't argue anymore. The soul bone is easy to handle; you don't need to worry about it!"
As he spoke, Qin Ming took out another lead box from his storage ring.
(End of Chapter)
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