Douluo Continent: Half-level Innate Realm, but a Sword Cultivator with a Heart-Only Mind

Chapter 49 Dugu Bo Appears

For three years, Qi Dao never took the initiative to talk to Dugu Yan about the backlash from the poison.

The main reason was that he felt the time was not right.

If he had confronted Dugu Yan directly three years ago, telling her and her grandfather that they were suffering from a backlash of toxins and were in mortal danger.

Dugu Yan might just think he's crazy.

After all, she herself was unaware that she and Dugu Bo had been "poisoned".

Even if she told Dugu Bo about this, given Dugu Bo's ambiguous nature, he might just arrest her and interrogate her.

Even if Qi Dao eventually heals Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, he may not receive the same treatment as Tang San in the original story.

Why was Tang San able to gain Dugu Bo's favor in the original novel?

Besides Tang San saving them, there was also the fact that Tang San was also proficient in poisons and had common topics with Dugu Bo.

In addition, Tang San's talent and twin martial souls also made Dugu Bo think highly of him.

Of course, there is another very important reason.

Tang San has Tang Hao by his back!

Although he had Xue Qinghe's backing, Xue Qinghe's public identity alone was not enough to intimidate Dugu Bo.

That's why Qi Dao has waited until now.

He and Dugu Yan had spent three years together. With that kind of affection between them, Dugu Bo wouldn't treat him the same way he treated Tang San in the original story, would he?

On the other side, Dugu Yan said with a smile, "I know you're worried about me, but you're definitely overthinking it."

"My grandfather is the most skilled poison master on the mainland. If I were to suffer a backlash from poison, how could he not tell?"

Qi Dao's expression turned slightly serious. "It's better to be safe than sorry. Senior, you should think about your own safety."

Although she didn't feel any backlash from the toxins, seeing Qi Dao's solemn expression, Dugu Yan still smiled and agreed, "Alright, I'll tell Grandpa about this."

Qi Dao nodded slightly upon hearing this.

All we need to do is use Dugu Yan to relay what he just said to Dugu Bo.

Even if Dugu Bo didn't believe that a mere Great Soul Master like him could solve Dugu Yan's problems, he would still try anything as a last resort and would most likely meet with him.

After this little incident, Qi Dao accompanied Dugu Yan for an afternoon stroll before returning to the academy.

After returning to the academy, Qi Dao parted ways with Dugu Yan and then went to the Mimicry Zone to cultivate as usual.

Although he predicted that Dugu Bo would come to him in a few days, he was still in no hurry.

Over the past three years, he had already devised a plan to deal with the situation.

Tang San has already provided the answer in the original work, which is the safest method for Qi Dao at the moment, and there is no need for him to add anything unnecessary.

There was much controversy online regarding Tang San's method of treating Dugu Bo in his previous life.

The biggest controversy is undoubtedly that Dugu Bo's method of forcing the poison to the soul bone would only treat the symptoms, not the root cause.

The reason is that some people believe this method can temporarily relieve pain, but it also leaves a fatal hidden danger.

For example, there is a limit to the amount of toxins that a soul bone can contain.

As Dugu Bo continues to cultivate and use poison techniques, new toxins will continuously be generated in his body.

Once the soul bone reaches its limit, the accumulated poison over many years may erupt instantly, not only directly backfiring on Dugu Bo himself, but the poisonous area formed by the explosion may also create a barren wasteland, causing endless harm.

Regardless of its drawbacks, at least in the original work, these drawbacks did not manifest until the finale.

Therefore, this gave Qi Dao enough room to maneuver.

As long as he can resolve the flaws in Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan before they manifest, that will suffice.

Of course, besides Tang San's original plan, Qi Dao also had other alternative plans.

For example, the earth dragon and golden melon mentioned in the original work.

The Earth Dragon Golden Melon is one of the immortal herbs, which has miraculous effects on snake-type and sub-dragon-type martial souls, promoting their evolution and enhancing their bloodline purity.

If Dugu Bo or Dugu Yan were to consume it, there might be a chance for their martial soul to undergo a transformation.

In this way, the problem of toxin backlash might be solved.

Besides this, there is another solution suitable for Dugu Bo, which is to let Dugu Bo condense a poison core.

However, this method is high-risk and high-reward, and even with Dugu Bo's abilities, he might not be able to pull it off.

In conclusion, Tang San's method is actually the safest for Qi Dao.

In the sparsely wooded forest.

Qi Dao wielded his sword with unrestrained grace and elegance.

With a single slash, the sword energy cleaved through the sky.

He lunged forward and thrust, his sword flashing in all directions.

Its form is graceful as a startled swan, and elegant as a swimming dragon.

The sword flashed like a startled swan, and the body moved like a swimming dragon.

As the last sword light fell, Qi Dao sheathed Wushuang and stood still.

His left hand rested on the hilt of the sword, and a "humming" sound of the sword filled the air.

It was the peerless sword that trembled!

Qi Dao smiled calmly and said loudly, "Since you've come, senior, please show yourself!"

Although he couldn't see people, Wushuang could sense them.

"Hehe~"

"Well done, Qi Dao! No wonder Yan Yan praised you so highly; you really do have some talent."

A sinister, hoarse voice suddenly rang out in the sparse woods, followed by a dark green figure that appeared from afar like a ghost, instantly standing in front of Qi Dao.

This man was tall and thin with deep-set cheeks and strong facial features. His most distinctive features were undoubtedly his dark green hair and green eyes.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Qi Dao immediately said respectfully, "Junior Qi Dao greets Your Majesty, Poison Douluo."

Dugu Bo glanced at Qi Dao with a calm gaze. Seeing that Qi Dao was neither humble nor arrogant, and that he recognized his identity but showed no fear, Dugu Bo couldn't help but feel a little more appreciation and satisfaction in his eyes.

He waved his hand casually and said indifferently, "How did you discover me?"

Qi Dao shook his head and said, "This junior did not find Your Majesty, but I did find my sword."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo subconsciously looked at the sword at Qi Dao's waist.

As soon as the sword noticed his gaze, it emitted another tremor.

Upon seeing this, a look of surprise flashed across Dugu Bo's face.

"What a spiritually powerful martial spirit!"

Qi Dao calmly said, "In terms of quality, Wushuang may not be considered top-tier for the time being, but in terms of spirituality, there is probably no other martial soul in the world that can compare with it."

If we're really going to compare, Yu Xiaogang's Luo Sanpao might be a better fit.

Unfortunately, Luo Sanpao has now been raised into a pig that only knows how to fart.

After listening, Dugu Bo actually agreed with Qi Dao's words.

"That's true. Other Soul Masters' Martial Souls are nothing more than soulless tools, but your sword is different."

"How did you do that?"

Qi Dao replied, "From the day I awakened my martial spirit, I have always carried Wushuang with me and polished it at all times."

"Now, after several years, it has become one with my heart, and a spirituality has naturally arisen from it."

"That's it?" Dugu Bo was somewhat skeptical.

Qi Dao, beaming with confidence, said, "This wouldn't work for anyone else, but I'm an exception."

Facing Dugu Bo at this moment, Qi Dao was even more sharp and aggressive than usual.

Because he knew very well that in front of this old monster who was both righteous and evil, showing weakness would only make the other party despise him.

Only by demonstrating value can one earn his respect.

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