Douluo Continent: Cultivating Qi and Immortals, Insidious to the Extreme

Seeing Dugu Bo's serious expression, Dugu Yan nodded solemnly as well.

"Don't worry, Grandpa, I won't tell anyone, not even if Dad asks."

Jiang Xia smiled and nodded: "Okay, this secret is between the three of us."

In reality, the secret of whale glue is nothing, not even as important as the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Even if the Spirit Hall were to acquire the whale glue in the future, it would already have lost its first-mover advantage.

By then, Jiangxia had probably already reached the pinnacle of the world and was no longer afraid of any threat.

However, it's good to be careful; caution has always been Jiang Xia's motto.

"Old Poisoner, this is for you."

After the interlude, Jiang Xia took out another porcelain bottle.

"This is the Primordial Qi Pill, made primarily from the celestial herb Primordial Immortal Grass."

"This pill has only one function, which is to greatly enhance the soul power within a soul master's body, compress the purity of soul power, and assist in the condensation of the soul core."

"Soul Core? You don't mean this is the Soul Core you're talking about, do you?"

As he spoke, Dugu Bo opened his mouth, and a beam of green light shot out, revealing a jade-green bead the size of a pigeon egg.

"This is the pill that my martial soul, the Azure Phosphorous Serpent, condensed into the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Queen. It can be said that half of my strength is contained in this pill."

"I've never understood what this thing is, but now it seems to be what you call a soul core."

Jiang Xia looked Dugu Bo up and down, then shook his head slightly.

"No, in my opinion, a soul core is solid soul power, a pure crystal that stores all the cultivation of a soul master."

"Your pill is clearly mixed with a large amount of Azure Phosphorus Serpent venom, and it only stores half of your soul power, so it is obviously not a soul core."

"If I had to put it in perspective, your pill is more like the inner core of those special exotic beasts."

"The inner core?" Dugu Bo nodded thoughtfully.

"If that's the case, does it mean I'm no longer able to condense that so-called soul core?"

Jiang Xia shook his head thoughtfully: "It can be condensed."

"Normally, you could condense the remaining half of your soul power into a soul core and then coexist with the pill pearl."

"But I have a better way. If it succeeds, it will greatly enhance your strength and make you the Poison Douluo that everyone on the continent fears."

"The true Poison Douluo!!"

As he spoke, Jiang Xia reached into the Hundred Treasures Ruyi Pouch.

Since Dugu Bo handed the Hundred Treasures Wish Pouch to Jiang Xia last time, he has never taken it back.

Jiang Xia didn't mention repaying him either.

How can you possibly return something you've already got?

We're all brothers, why distinguish between "you" and "me"?

After some searching, Jiang Xia took out two long, rectangular jade boxes.

Through the jade box, you can clearly see that there are two plants inside.

A large, pale pink flower, without leaves, with a stem three feet long and an enormous bloom, a full foot in diameter, each petal looking as clear and translucent as crystal.

The other plant is a snow-white fairy herb. The fairy herb is crystal clear and white all over. Each leaf looks like it is about to drip water. It is slender and curved, and looks like the neck of a swan.

When Dugu Bo saw the first plant, he didn't react much. But when he saw the second plant, his pupils contracted and he pulled Dugu Yan away into the distance.

"You, you, you! How did you dig it up? Take it away, take it away..."

Jiang Xia laughed heartily and said, "It seems you recognized the old poisoner."

"Don't worry, I've sealed it well, it won't affect you and Yanzi."

Dugu Bo let out a long breath and glared fiercely at Jiang Xia.

"Don't you know this thing clashes with me?"

"If even a tiny bit gets on it, nothing will grow within a radius of several kilometers, and even my life will be ruined by this damned thing."

Jiang Xia shook his head and laughed, "Don't worry, don't worry, I won't let that kind of thing happen."

"This fragrant and exquisite herb is known as the bane of all poisons, capable of neutralizing the vast majority of toxins in the world."

"And this snow-white swan's kiss can stimulate the toxin a thousandfold."

"The two are opposites, and when combined properly, they can not only completely solve the problem of toxins in your body, but also greatly enhance your combat strength."

Dugu Bo paused, looking at Jiang Xia in disbelief.

"You're planning to use this damn thing on me?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible."

"I'd rather die than touch that stuff, even if it kills me."

Jiang Xia shook his head with a wry smile; he really hadn't expected Dugu Bo's reaction to be so strong.

It seems I've suffered a great loss in the past because of this snowy swan kiss.

"Don't be afraid, old poisoner. Since I can come up with this plan, I can certainly guarantee your safety."

"Do you remember my talismans?"

Dugu Bo was slightly taken aback, and immediately recalled the many wonders he had encountered in the cave that day.

"I remember you said those talismans were single-use soul tools that would automatically destroy themselves after being used once."

"What's wrong? What does it have to do with what you're talking about now?"

Jiang Xia nodded: "It's good that you remember."

"My idea is to refine your inner core into a soul tool that can be integrated into your body."

"Since your pill can store toxins, we can definitely enhance this property."

"As long as we can outline the four types of runes for storage, compression, sealing and release inside, and then supplement them with the poison-avoiding effect of the Fragrant Silk Fairy and the poison-stimulating ability of the Snow Swan Kiss, we can completely refine a unique poison-attribute soul tool."

"Moreover, this soul tool is connected to your life, sharing its joys and sorrows. Isn't this your natal soul tool?"

"I was originally planning to find a soul bone for you to refine this kind of soul tool, but no soul bone is as suitable as your pill pearl."

"In addition, after you pass away, this pill can be passed down to your descendants. It will not only solve his problem of the Azure Phosphorus Serpent venom, but also raise his strength to a new level."

"If your descendants are also fortunate enough to awaken the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul and have the opportunity to condense the Pill Pearl, they can directly use your Pill Pearl as a blueprint to combine the two Pill Pearls into one, further enhancing its power."

"If this tradition is passed down from generation to generation, after thousands of years, perhaps your Dugu family will be able to forge a true divine artifact."

"I've already thought of a name, it will be called Ten Thousand Poisons Pearl."

"Just imagine, to protect future generations and have your family line continue for thousands of years, what an honor that would be."

"How about it? Compared to future glory, taking a little risk is worthwhile, isn't it?"

Dugu Bo's breathing became heavy, and a surge of heat rose in his heart.

It must be said that what Jiang Xia said was very tempting.

Gritting his teeth, Dugu Bo turned to look at Dugu Yan, who was standing beside him with a shy expression.

Dugu Yan had already started to blush when Jiang Xia mentioned that the lineage would last for ten thousand years.

After all, Dugu Bo only had her as his granddaughter, so wouldn't Dugu Bo's descendants be her descendants as well?

For a girl who is not even 11 years old, the topic of offspring is still too advanced.

"Fine, I agree. You decide what to do, I'll go along with it, even if it costs me my life!"