Chapter 89 Meeting Dugu Bo, Obtaining Immortal Herbs.
"Ah? No... nothing."
Qian Renxue put the book back in its place and smiled at Jiang Nian.
She gently patted her cheeks, her breathing slowing down slightly.
Soon, the two sat side by side.
She leaned on the table, looking at Jiang Nian beside her, wondering if this guy could read anywhere.
Those things were so boring... Little did she know, he was currently thinking about whether there was a perfect alchemy method on the continent.
If some immortal herbs could be refined into immortal pills, it would be far better than eating them alone.
The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was such a large lake, there were many immortal herbs around it.
Even the flowers and herbs encountered after just a few steps had miraculous effects.
He was confident in refining ordinary herbs.
After all, he wouldn't feel bad even if he ruined them.
But immortal herbs were different; they would really make him suddenly wake up in the middle of the night and slap his thigh hard.
The library was very quiet. Qian Renxue watched Jiang Nian flipping through the book, while he looked at the book in his hands.
After an unknown amount of time, a clicking sound came from beside her ears.
Dugu Yan, with her green hair, pulled out chairs and sat down in front of them.
After a moment's hesitation, she tentatively asked, "Are you the current Holy Son of the Spirit Hall?"
Jiang Nian stopped flipping through his book and nodded.
"That's right, Miss Dugu. I did come here to discuss some matters with your grandfather."
"Where is he?"
Dugu Yan sized up the two people in front of her, hesitated for a moment, and then stood up. "Come with me. My grandfather is currently in seclusion at a manor outside the city..."
"By the way, could you please take off your mask again so I can see it?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue immediately straightened up, her face unfriendly.
"Don't misunderstand, I just want to confirm your identity." Dugu Yan pouted, thinking to herself that she wasn't the kind of person who was infatuated.
Jiang Nian removed her mask, glanced at the portrait, and it perfectly matched the image in her memory.
Sure enough… she'd heard this Holy Prince was already a Soul King.
He was only a few years older than her?!
It was terrifying…
"Please lead the way, Miss Dugu."
"Mm."
Soon, the three of them walked out of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy together.
They hailed a carriage and headed towards the city outskirts.
Soon, the bumpy ride ended.
Dugu Yan jumped off the carriage first, followed by Jiang Nian and Qian Renxue.
"This is it. I'll go see if Grandpa is home."
With that, the girl ran inside, calling out loudly, "Grandpa! Grandpa, are you home?"
A few seconds later, an elderly man emerged from the room, his smile kind.
"Yan'er, what brings you to visit Grandpa lately?"
Dugu Yan ran over and took his arm. "I've been wanting to… but Grandpa, a distinguished guest is coming to see you."
Dugu Bo's gaze fell on Jiang Nian and Qian Renxue, his brows furrowing.
How did these two manage to convince their precious granddaughter?
Jiang Nian stepped forward, slightly cupping his fists: "Greetings, Senior Dugu. My name is Jiang Nian."
He then tossed out the token in his hand.
Dugu Bo caught it, glancing down at it.
"A papal decree?! You're from the Spirit Hall?"
"And Jiang Nian... that name..."
Poison Douluo's pupils constricted, instantly recognizing the person before him.
Damn it!
Why did the Spirit Hall's Holy Son come all this way to his place?
This matter is definitely not that simple…
"Ahem… So it's Your Highness, Holy Son. My apologies for my rudeness."
Jiang Nian hummed in acknowledgment, taking the Papal Decree from his hand.
His use of space was becoming increasingly adept.
Dugu Bo was secretly startled, but remained outwardly calm.
"Senior Poison Douluo, I won't waste any more words. I've come to make a deal with you."
"What deal? If it's about joining the Spirit Hall, then Your Highness, please leave. I'm used to freedom and don't want to be bound by worldly constraints."
Jiang Nian smiled lightly: "Of course not… However, if Senior Poison Douluo is willing to join the Spirit Hall, I would be very happy to do so."
"I've come to tell you…"
"You're sick."
The manor was silent for a few seconds. Qian Renxue couldn't help but tug at Jiang Nian's arm.
Dugu Yan stared blankly at her grandfather.
So brave?
Should she plead for him later?
Dugu Bo stared blankly into Jiang Nian's eyes, listening intently.
"I know Senior Dugu is poisoned, and so is your granddaughter."
"If not treated promptly, both of you are in danger."
"Even... Miss Dugu Yan might die even faster than you."
At this point, Dugu Bo couldn't hold back any longer and released his murderous aura, though it only lasted two seconds before receding.
He couldn't touch this guy...
Who knew if there were eight hundred axemen hiding in the shadows?
He wouldn't believe a Holy Son could leave without a title protecting him!
"Hmph! Why should I believe you?"
Jiang Nian calmly recounted.
"Every time it rains, Senior Dugu experiences a tingling, itchy sensation in his ribs, which gradually intensifies. It occurs twice a day, at noon and midnight. Given your current condition, each episode should last for at least an hour."
"Every night, around the third watch, you experience needle-like stabbing pains on the top of your head and the soles of your feet, along with full-body spasms, lasting at least half an hour."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo was completely convinced.
This kid seems to know his own body better than he does!
His son died young because of his martial soul inheritance.
And now, his only beloved granddaughter is also suffering from a deadly poison.
Perhaps in the future, he might have to endure the pain of a parent outliving their child again.
"Senior Dugu, am I correct?"
Jiang Nian calmly played with the Pope's Decree in his hand, staring intently into his eyes.
"Kid, it seems you do know about the poison affecting us, grandfather and granddaughter."
"But, as a Soul King... how can you deal with a poison that even I find extremely difficult to handle?"
Dugu Bo asked doubtfully.
"Senior Dugu, your explanation is simpler." Jiang Nian snapped his fingers and began explaining the method of poison pills.
The old poisoner had accumulated too much toxin inside, making it difficult to expel it externally.
The method of poison pills was undoubtedly the most suitable for him.
Once mastered, he could use it in future battles—it would be incredibly convenient.
Five minutes later.
A hint of surprise flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes. He hadn't expected Jiang Nian to be able to comprehend such a miraculous method at such a young age.
Gathering all the toxins from the body's meridians into the poison pill... that seems feasible.
"Then what about the toxins in my granddaughter's body?"
"It's simple. I need the immortal herbs from Sunset Forest to help. Without them, I can't cure Miss Dugu."
"By the way, my condition is that you accidentally obtain the herb garden. Does Senior Dugu have any questions about this condition?"
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