Could it be that they were going to find Yu Tianheng and have the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan provide the soul bones? Come to think of it, in the original story, how did Dugu Bo gather all the soul bones? Could it be that they were given by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?
Yang Yunhai suddenly thought of this, then smiled and nodded.
"Of course. This junior also hopes that Grandfather Dugu and Sister Yan can recover as soon as possible."
As he said this, he glanced at the slanted sunlight outside the window, then added, "But before that, it's getting late. How about we all have a meal here first?"
"By the time we finish, I expect the captain and the others will have wrapped up training and returned to the dormitory."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo also glanced at the window and nodded slightly. "Then this old man will not decline."
"Xiao Hai, thank you." Dugu Yan smiled.
"It's nothing." Yang Yunhai chuckled, rising to his feet. "You two rest here a while. I'll go make a few dishes."
"I'll help with the prep then." Dugu Yan started to stand.
"No need, Sister Yan. Today, you and Grandfather Dugu are guests. How could I let the guests do the work?" Yang Yunhai quickly waved her down.
Saying that, he turned with a smile toward Dugu Bo, then walked straight to the kitchen.
Dugu Yan could only sit back down.
Not long after, Zhu Zhuqing came out of her room, freshly bathed and changed. She bowed slightly to Dugu Bo, then turned and smiled faintly at Dugu Yan.
"Sister Yan, you stay here. I'll go help Xiao Hai." With that, she headed for the kitchen.
"Supporting one another, training and enduring together. These two are not bad." Dugu Bo nodded approvingly.
Then he turned to look at Dugu Yan. "Yan Yan, cultivation is like rowing against the current. You must push harder, or you'll fall behind."
"I know." Dugu Yan nodded solemnly.
Today's scene of Yang Yunhai and Zhu Zhuqing training had left a deep impression on her. She realized now how much effort they had put in behind the scenes, and how great the gap between them had become. She had seen their improvement during the team's training, but had dismissed it until now.
Only today did she truly understand how much more they endured.
Two quarters of an hour later, five dishes, one soup, and a plate of fruit filled the table. The four of them sat to eat.
During the meal, Dugu Bo spoke eagerly, discussing with Yang Yunhai the details of detoxification, gradually expanding the topic to pharmacology. Yang Yunhai, still only half-knowledgeable in that field, responded mostly by asking questions humbly, which greatly fed Dugu Bo's sense of pride. Whenever Yang Yunhai shared a sudden idea, it always left Dugu Bo impressed, praising his extraordinary medical talent.
At that rate, if he didn't already believe Yang Yunhai had a teacher, Dugu Bo might have wanted to take him as a disciple right on the spot.
Meanwhile, Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing stayed quiet, eating in silence.
Half an hour later, full and satisfied, Yang Yunhai bade Zhu Zhuqing goodbye and followed the Dugu grandfather and granddaughter out of the valley.
By sunset, they arrived at the dormitory of the Heaven Dou Team One.
"Greetings, Senior Dugu." The team members, resting on the sofas after dinner, quickly stood and bowed when they saw Dugu Bo enter.
"No need for formalities." Dugu Bo waved them off, then turned to Qin Ming. "Teacher Qin Ming, I've come for two things today. First, I need to borrow Xiao Hai for a few days to accompany me in finalizing the method to cure Yan'er."
"Of course. Every member of the team is eager for Yan'er to recover." Teacher Qin Ming said politely.
Dugu Bo nodded. "The second…" He turned his head toward Yu Tianheng. "…is to discuss something with you."
"Let's go to your room." He nodded, very directly.
"Senior Dugu, please." Yu Tianheng quickly stepped aside, face tense and respectful.
'Damn, you're supposed to be the heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, nearly twenty years old, and yet you're this timid? Look at Yang Yunhai—so young, just a commoner, and he sat across from me at the dinner table without the slightest fear, talking medicine as equals.'
Dugu Bo couldn't help but compare them in his heart. His impression of Yu Tianheng instantly fell a notch, though his face showed nothing but a calm nod.
"Mm." He grunted and strode toward the stairs.
At his side, Dugu Yan sneaked a glance at Yu Tianheng, giving him a look of encouragement before quickly following.
"Xiao Hai, you come too. When it comes to treating Yan'er, you're the primary physician." Dugu Bo suddenly called back.
'Crap. Don't tell me he wants to dump the soul bone issue on me?' Yang Yunhai instantly thought.
'This is your family's business, not mine! I'm just a helpful doctor. A kindhearted transmigrator!' He cursed silently, but kept a calm face, turning his gaze toward Yu Tianheng.
"Brother, I get it. Meeting the in-laws is terrifying." He patted Yu Tianheng's shoulder, gave him a meaningful look, then walked upstairs.
"…" Yu Tianheng felt the encouragement, took a deep breath, and quickly followed, walking until he was shoulder to shoulder with Yang Yunhai.
It felt like only by standing beside his good brother could he gather the courage to face what was coming.
Soon, led by Dugu Yan, they arrived at Yu Tianheng's room.
Since he had washed before dinner, the room's door was left slightly ajar, not fully closed. Without hesitation, Dugu Bo pushed it open and walked in.
He dragged a chair to the bed and sat heavily, then raised his head toward Yu Tianheng, who had followed nervously inside.
"Let's speak plainly." His voice was blunt. "Treating Yan'er requires a soul bone—at least five thousand years, best from a poison-type soul beast, or at least a power-type one. But I don't have one right now."
Dugu Yan lowered her head, not speaking, but her eyes slid toward Yu Tianheng, filled with expectation.
'So this really is a test for Yu Tianheng? Isn't this basically asking for a bride price?' Yang Yunhai thought.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was one of the Three Great Sects, wealthy and powerful. If they refused to provide even a single five-thousand-year soul bone, Dugu Bo might explode on the spot. A demand for a ten-thousand-year one would have been extreme, but five thousand was not unreasonable.
Yang Yunhai glanced at Yu Tianheng and decided he should give his brother a hint.
'Looks like I'll have to shoulder some of this. After all, I was the one who proposed the method.'
He coughed lightly.
"It really does require a soul bone. In fact, this plan was mine. Brother Tianheng, you should know this—beast-type martial soul users often carry remnants of soul beast toxins when absorbing poison-attribute rings. The soul bone is used to transfer and contain those toxins left behind in the body. Since the poison has spread throughout, it's difficult to purge it at once. The soul bone provides a temporary vessel so the toxins can then be slowly drawn out."
"Only once the residual poisons are removed can I safely begin prescribing medicine to cure Sister Yan's old illness, avoiding any disastrous reactions between toxins and medicine."
'Come on, brother. You've seen with your own eyes how much Sister Yan suffers. You know what this means. The Dugu family is down to just the two of them. This trade—one soul bone for a Title Douluo's full support—how is this not worth it? Plus, once you marry her, she and the soul bone are part of your family anyway.'
'Now is the time. Step up, man.'
'Brother, this is your moment to shine.'
'This boy isn't bad. Smart and steady, even helping me cover things.' On the other side, Dugu Bo was thoroughly satisfied with Yang Yunhai's words.
"Senior Dugu," Yu Tianheng stepped forward, bowed, and spoke solemnly. "I will write to my clan immediately about this matter. I believe my grandfather will agree."
'Oh no…' Yang Yunhai's heart sank.
His face twitched.
'Brother… are you stupid?!'
(End of Chapter)
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