Douluo: Rock King, the King of the World

Chapter 12 Ice and Fire Mandarin Duck Pot

Zhongli naturally didn't know the pain and helplessness that Dashi was feeling at the moment. Even if he knew, he wouldn't have much sympathy.

Having read the original work of "Douluo Dalu", he knew very well what kind of person this "Big Wet" was. In his long life of thousands of years, he thought he had only seen a few such shameless people.

He clearly used his relationship with Bibi Dong and Bibi Dong's affection for him to obtain the information and hard work of countless predecessors in the Spirit Hall, and dared to take it for himself, and even thought that Bibi Dong was unworthy of him.
What's even more hateful is that, in Zhongli's impression, there is a plot in the original work where Yu Xiaogang, in order to realize his wish and let Sea God Tang San fulfill his twin martial spirit talent, actually shamelessly went to find Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall, who was the mortal enemy of Haotian Sect and Tang Family, to teach him the method of cultivating twin martial spirits without exploding.
It is true that if a tree has no bark, it will surely die; if a person has no shame, he will be invincible.
He felt that it would be a blasphemy to his own divine weapon to use the gun of death on such a clown and liar.

It's ridiculous that in the original world, this despicable person who deceived the world and stole the reputation actually became famous all over the world, and his statue stood in the central square of Shrek City for ten thousand years.
Zhongli shook his head and stopped thinking about it. The purpose of coming to Soto City to see the Shrek Academy and Tang San and the other protagonists of the original work with his own eyes has basically been achieved. However, since he finally came out, he didn't plan to go back to the capital right away.

At least go get that "big hot pot" first.

Zhongli is now thinking about how to allocate the resources in the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire. This is a rare strategic resource in the world; in the original work, Tang San and his group were able to break through the hundredth level and become gods, and they could not do without the help of these flowers and plants.

The first is the golden dragon sweet potato that can purify the dragon bloodline; a candidate for this has already been reserved.

The reason why Dugu Bo followed Zhongli and protected him in the dark like a bodyguard was certainly not because of the face of the Tiandou Empire and his father, the emperor. Not to mention him, the fifth prince, even if it was Prince Xuexing himself who had done Dugu Bo a favor, if Dugu Bo was asked to go out like this to follow him and protect him, it was not to say that Dugu Bo would not agree, but in this case, the favor would be almost written off.

As for Zhongli, he naturally gave Dugu Bo a favor that was ten or a hundred times greater than what he had given Prince Xuexing, a favor that Dugu Bo could never repay.

When they first met, Zhongli found an opportunity and pointed out Dugu Bo's problems, just like Tang San in the original novel.

"Whenever it's cloudy and rainy, you will feel numbness and itchiness in your ribs, and the pain will gradually intensify. It will occur once at noon and once at midnight. Given your current condition, it should last for more than an hour each time. Also, every night, around three o'clock in the morning, you will feel a stabbing pain on the top of your head and in your heart. Your whole body will spasm for at least half an hour."

Then, Zhongli gave two solutions.

One is the method given by Tang San in the original work; as long as Dugu Bo slowly draws the poison into the soul bone, he can gradually resolve the pain of backlash on his body and no longer need to endure such unbearable pain every day.

However, this method also has its limitations, at least Zhongli can see this at a glance. In fact, this is also very simple: the amount of toxins that a soul bone can contain is limited, not to mention the toxins of the Titled Douluo level.

Without considering the rare external soul bones, a person can only have six soul bones at most, not to mention that Dugu Bo has not yet collected all six. This method of treating the symptoms but not the root cause will definitely work for ten or eight years, but if it lasts longer, it will be hard to say whether it will be a blessing or a curse.

However, Zhongli also told Dugu Bo a second method, which can treat both the symptoms and the root cause. That is, taking the "Golden Dragon Sweet Potato" grown in the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, and refining it with the immortal mental method given by Zhongli, there is an 80% to 90% chance that his "Green Phosphorus Snake King" martial soul will evolve and no longer be troubled by this toxin. After all, the situation where this toxin backfires on itself is essentially a defect in the martial soul.

Dugu Bo sighed softly at the time, and told Zhongli with some emotion that in the Yin-Yang Eyes of Binghuo, there was indeed a plant that matched Zhongli's description of the appearance of the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato; however, there was probably only one Golden Dragon Sweet Potato that was mature and ready to be eaten.

This situation is not surprising; after all, when the original work of "Douluo Dalu" mentioned the golden dragon sweet potato, it was already the third part of the Dragon King Legend, which is 20,000 years away from this era. 20,000 years is not long, but it is not short for such a natural treasure.

After a long period of pain and hesitation, Dugu Bo finally made a decision; he would use the first method Zhongli mentioned to temporarily suppress the toxins in his body, and leave the opportunity to purify his martial soul to his granddaughter.

"I have no chance to make any progress. But Yan'er is still young, she still has a chance. Alas."

Zhongli still remembers the emotion and desolation on Dugu Bo's face at that time.

Zhongli didn't say anything at the time. However, for Zhongli, if Dugu Bo could really fulfill his covenant with him in the future, then let alone purifying a martial soul for him, even helping him reach the so-called "hundredth level" in this world would not be a bad idea!
In Morax's long life of thousands of years, he has always kept all the love and affection deeply in his heart, as if it were engraved on a rock.

However, after saying so much, in fact, it is all based on Zhongli's impression of the description in the Douluo Continent novel. In fact, up to now, this is the first time he has actually gone to the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire.
Dugu Bo, Zhongli, and Ying headed north and entered the Sunset Forest. The air became much cooler here. This was a soul beast forest that was somewhat close to the frigid zone. Walking into the forest, Zhongli heard the roar of beasts. The feeling here was completely different from the royal hunting grounds maintained by artificial captivity. There was a wild atmosphere. The roars of beasts here were less desperate and sad, and more free and heroic.

For a moment, Zhongli couldn't help but think of the time when he and his old friends traveled the mountains and wilderness together in the most ancient times before the establishment of Liyue.
"You two, take this pill and you'll be fine when you enter the poisonous fog."

Dugu Bo handed Zhongli and Ying a dark green pill each and gave them instructions.

Zhongli didn't hesitate and swallowed the pill directly. Having read the original Douluo Dalu, he naturally knew Dugu Bo's character; and seeing Zhongli swallow the pill, Ying didn't hesitate and swallowed the pill as well.

Seeing this scene, Dugu Bo was touched. He knew that Zhongli was not a fool who knew nothing. On the contrary, he was very cunning and unfathomable. Sometimes, when facing this boy who looked only twelve years old, he felt like he was facing an older monster.

If the other party makes such a move, there is only one possibility, that is, the other party really trusts me. That's all.

After several people crossed the poison formation, the legendary Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire finally appeared in front of Zhongli.

"I see."

Seeing the essence through phenomena. The moment he stood in front of the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, Zhongli's spiritual sense felt the breath of "laws". Although this breath was very weak, it was real and existed under the two colors of the lake.

For demon gods like Morax and Baalzebub at their peak, this law is very weak, not even as strong as the demon barriers that can be seen everywhere in Liyue. However, compared to the Titled Douluo in this world, it is already another level of power.

It was under the influence of this force that this strange Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire was formed after countless tens of thousands of years.

"Are these the remains of the Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King?"

Zhongli thought of the setting mentioned later in the original work. After the two dragon kings of the God Realm fell, the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire were formed here. Sure enough, no matter which world they are in, the dragon clan seems to be a very powerful existence. To be honest, he and the existence of "dragon" also have some relationship.

"My friend, what is this place? I feel a little bit of dragon energy. Although it is very weak, it is indeed of some use to me."

The voice of "Brother Zheng", who had not spoken for a long time, sounded in Zhongli's mind.

"This place is the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire. There is an ice dragon and a fire dragon, and the dragon soul is still under this pool."

Zhongli explained.

"I see. You can stay here for a while. Once I absorb all the dragon energy overflowing here, I may be able to gain more power."

Brother Zheng said. Zhongli also nodded.

"Your Highness, do you recognize all the magical herbs here?"

Dugu Bo couldn't help but ask, unable to contain his curiosity.

(End of this chapter)