The Martial Soul Skeleton, in Douluo Continent's Bone-Changing Susanoo

Chapter 73 Re-entering the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire

"What I want to say is that the snake venom in Yan Yan's body is now causing adverse effects, and it seems to be getting worse. If this problem isn't addressed promptly, she will develop symptoms of poisoning in a few years. As Yan Yan's friend, I really don't want to see her suffer from the backlash of the snake venom."

Xia Liang gazed at Dugu Bo, seemingly lost in thought, and said, "Many highly nutritious foods are actually a type of medicine. Recently, I've been researching foods that can help Yan Yan regulate the backlash from snake venom in her body."

"Senior, this is what I'm thinking. Before the snake venom in Yan Yan's body has seeped into her flesh and bone marrow, if we strengthen her flesh and blood through food, perhaps we can resist the invasion of the snake venom."

"How about finding a way to prevent snake venom from invading your flesh?" Dugu Bo asked with some interest. "Go on."

Xia Liang nodded and said, "If the snake venom is isolated from the body's flesh and blood, then it will be easy to force it out. However, this may indirectly weaken Yan Yan's own poison skills."

"So, I've come up with a solution. We can obtain a venom sac for Yan Yan. Storing the snake venom in her body into the sac will avoid the problem of venom backlash and won't weaken Yan Yan's ability to use venom. Senior, what do you think of this method?"

Dugu Bo's eyes lit up. "What exactly is this poison sac you're talking about?"

"It could be a soul bone," Xia Liang said after thinking for a moment. "Once Yan Yan absorbs a soul bone, she can force the snake venom that is isolated from her flesh and blood into the soul bone."

After hearing this story, Dugu Bo fell into deep thought. Using the soul bone as a venom sac to store the snake venom in his body was a temporary solution, but it was definitely more effective than his own anti-venom pills in relieving his granddaughter's snake venom backlash.

Moreover, this method of forcing the snake venom into the soul bone is not only applicable to the granddaughter, but should also be able to solve the problem of snake venom backlash for oneself.

However, the snake venom in one's body has already seeped into the flesh and bone marrow, so how easy is it to force the snake venom out of the flesh and bone?

Unable to solve his own problem, Dugu Bo was not too disappointed, at least his granddaughter would have a chance to avoid the backlash of snake venom in the future.

"You said you wanted to use dietary adjustments to strengthen Yanyan's body and prevent snake venom from invading her flesh," Dugu Bo asked Xia Liang. "So, what results have you found?"

Xia Liang shook his head regretfully, "Not yet. Senior, you were able to pinpoint the special flavor of the black chicken and smoked perch soup by adding certain highly nourishing herbs. You must be quite knowledgeable about herbs and food preparation, right?"

"I've tried all the common herbs on the market. Unfortunately, none of them have much of a nourishing effect on the body. I only had such a strong effect because I was already thin. Yan Yan's body is normal, and she is a Soul Venerable. I guess only those high-grade herbs that strengthen the body's foundation could possibly benefit a Soul Venerable."

"You know about high-grade herbs?" Dugu Bo became wary again.

"The high-grade herbs I know are all plants that can be made into various seasonings. Such as licorice, snow silkworm, and cinnabar lotus. Among them, snow silkworm is the best of the best. Compared with the cordyceps on the market, it is definitely a high-grade herb. It prefers cold nature and is mainly used to relieve internal heat and thirst. Using snow silkworm as the main ingredient, you can make a soup base that can fight heat and relieve summer heat."

Before Xia Liang could finish speaking, Dugu Bo suddenly interrupted, "Alright, stop showing off your knowledge."

"First you provided Yanyan with methods for fusion of the venom ring and external mixing of venom, and now you're looking for a solution to her snake venom problem. Kid, you seem to care quite a bit about my granddaughter?"

Xia Liang smiled. "Yan Yan and I became friends after a fight, you could say. It's quite a coincidence. Senior, why are you asking this all of a sudden? Have you heard the gossip about the academy?"

Dugu Bo did not answer the question directly. With his hands behind his back, he said calmly, "Since you recognize some high-grade herbs, that's perfect. I have quite a few in my herb garden. Come with me."

"Isn't that a bad idea?" Xia Liang said hesitantly. "The more you know, the faster you'll die. If I go to your herb garden and find out what high-grade herbs you're growing, won't you kill me to cover it up after I help Yan Yan research food to regulate her body?"

A sinister glint flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes. "If you don't come with me, believe me, I'll kill you right now."

"Let's go. I'll go with you." Xia Liang said fearfully, "Senior, I'll go with you to your herb garden right now. I'll take Yan Yan's matter very seriously. As long as we can find suitable medicinal herbs, we'll definitely be able to research a highly nourishing food."

Sunset Forest, core area.

The venom of the Azure Phosphorus Serpent is on the front lines.

Looking at the familiar dark green poisonous mist in the poisonous array, Xia Liang took out an antidote pill from the medicine bottle and swallowed it.

Dugu Bo, standing to the side, said with some disdain, "With me leading you in, are you still afraid of being accidentally injured by the poison array?"

Xia Liang smiled and said, "Just in case. Unlike my senior, I don't rely on the world's number one Azure Phosphorus Serpent King's Venom, which can fight any poison with poison, making me practically immune to all poisons."

After listening to these words, which were tinged with a mix of fear of death and flattery, Dugu Bo looked at Xia Liang thoughtfully. He finally understood what kind of person his granddaughter was spending her days with.

However, this person must have been sincere in doing so much for his granddaughter.

"Let's go." With that, Dugu Bo put his left hand on Xia Liang's body, and in a flash, he actually passed through the poison array and arrived at the safe area inside the poison array.

The area is shrouded in mist, clearly indicating it's near the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

Xia Liang looked around in surprise, as if it were his first time there, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Senior, is this your herb garden? The fog is so thick, I can't see my surroundings clearly," Xia Liang said, staring at the hazy mist ahead.

Dugu Bo raised his hand and waved it, and a burst of fishy smell suddenly spread out, blocking the fog within a hundred meters and making everything around him clearly visible.

"This fog is formed from extremely cold and extremely hot air. Even I dare not stay under this fog for too long."

As he spoke, Dugu Bo walked forward with his hands behind his back.

Xia Liang followed closely behind, saying with some admiration, "Poison Douluo's herb garden is indeed extraordinary. Even the mist is deadly. Senior, you dare not stay in this mist for too long. Wouldn't it be very dangerous for me to search for herbs here?"

"Don't worry, this fog has been temporarily blocked by my soul power. You don't need to worry about being harmed by the fog within a radius of 100 meters."

Dugu Bo suddenly glanced at Xia Liang out of the corner of his eye; his suspicion of the person who stole the herbs had not completely subsided.

Having lived for seventy or eighty years, what kind of betrayal and deception haven't I experienced?

It's better to doubt someone than to trust them; this helps you stay rational and prevents other factors from affecting your judgment.

"We've arrived. This is my medicinal herb garden."

Dugu Bo suddenly stopped.

Xia Liang, who was following behind, also stopped. Looking at the clearly defined ice and fire Yin-Yang Eyes a hundred meters away, the astonishment in his eyes gradually intensified.

His gaze swept over the myriad plants on the ground, and Xia Liang stammered, "Senior, did you cultivate all these herbs? At first glance, they all shimmer with a precious light. Just from the dazzling light alone, one can tell that every single herb here is an extremely rare and precious item. Calling them heavenly treasures is no exaggeration."

"Do you recognize all the herbs here?" Dugu Bo asked.

"I don't recognize many of them. But I've seen some of these herbs in the plant books in the Heavenly Dou Library. Senior, could you please come with me for a moment?"

Dugu Bo followed Xia Liang towards a large golden chrysanthemum.

(End of this chapter)