Back when he was still at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Yuchen had left behind a bold message:
"If you want your granddaughter's poison cured, come to Shrek Academy in seven days."
Now, exactly seven days had passed.
Dugu Bo, desperate to heal his granddaughter Dugu Yan's longstanding poison, had arrived earlier than expected at Shrek Academy with her in tow.
"Senior Dugu!"
"Senior Dugu!"
As soon as Dugu Bo appeared, Flander and the others bowed with cupped fists. But despite their respectful gestures, their eyes betrayed a deep vigilance.
Dugu Bo had a notoriously sinister reputation across the continent. And now, with both Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo absent from the Academy, even Flander wasn't sure they could stop him if he suddenly acted out.
Ning Rongrong, standing beside Yuchen, also grew alert, clutching the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's token tightly in her palm. If Dugu Bo showed even the slightest hint of aggression, she would immediately call for backup.
"Boy, is what you said before actually true?"
"If you're lying, not even that old freak Yu Yuan can protect you!"
Dugu Bo, as always, skipped pleasantries and walked straight up to Yuchen, ignoring everyone else. His sharp eyes, like green jade stones, locked tightly onto Yuchen.
Standing slightly behind Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan also kept her eyes focused on Yuchen, her expression unreadable.
"Did you bring the elixirs I asked for, senior?"
Yuchen's expression remained calm and confident. He showed no signs of fear as he asked his question.
Whoosh!
A soft flick of the wrist, and a glimmer of light emerged—Dugu Bo had pulled out a storage-type soul tool and tossed it to Yuchen.
"The rare herbs from the Sunset Forest's Medicine Garden are all inside."
"If you can cure my granddaughter, they're all yours. In addition, I will promise you three favors!"
As Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo was not just the most feared toxic cultivator in the Heaven Dou Empire—he was also a master of medicinal herbs. The elixirs he carried were top-tier, carefully cultivated over many years in his private garden deep within the Sunset Forest.
Normally, Dugu Bo would never part with them.
But to save his beloved granddaughter, he didn't hesitate.
"These elixirs will suffice."
"Please have Miss Dugu Yan step forward."
Without missing a beat, Yuchen stowed the storage tool directly into his Universe Pouch.
Of course, with his miraculous divine ability—[Miaoshou Rejuvenation], he didn't need the elixirs to complete the treatment. But he had made it clear: if he was going to resolve the poison embedded in two powerful cultivators, payment was necessary.
"Mr. Yuchen…"
Seeing him pocket the items so casually, Dugu Yan stepped closer, curiosity and hope written on her face.
Dugu Bo, eyebrows slightly raised, looked like he wanted to question the youth—but he held back. Watching his granddaughter's cautious approach, he swallowed his doubts.
"Can Brother Chen really cure the poison in that girl's body?"
"You have to remember, not even Dugu Bo himself could resolve it!"
Ma Hongjun whispered to Dai Mubai, his expression tense.
"Who knows? But if that old poison dares try anything, I'll activate the family token and call Grandpa Bone and Grandpa Sword immediately!"
Ning Rongrong's voice was cold but determined. She held her Seven Treasure token even tighter.
Not just her—Flander, Zhao Wuji, Yu Xiaogang, and all the teachers stood ready, their soul power subtly circulating. Even if they knew Yuchen possessed miraculous skills, no one dared underestimate the lethal toxicity that resided within the bodies of Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo.
After all, even a Title Douluo couldn't handle it.
And then…
A glimmer of divine radiance flashed through Yuchen's eyes. From the tip of his right index finger, a strand of luminous green dragon-shaped energy surged forth.
This energy pulsed with a vibrant life force—so pure, it made the air around it shimmer faintly.
[Miaoshou Rejuvenation]—Activate!
"This kid…"
Dugu Bo's expression changed for the first time. As the top poison cultivator in the continent, he was extremely sensitive to life force fluctuations—and what he sensed now was something beyond his understanding.
"Miss Dugu, we begin now."
Yuchen gently waved his right hand, and the dragon-green energy instantly entered Dugu Yan's body.
Buzz!
A thin veil of bluish light enveloped Dugu Yan. Inside her body, the jade-colored healing force could be seen circulating rapidly, cleansing every meridian and vessel it passed through.
Her hair, originally a vibrant toxic green, began to fade to a lighter, more natural blue—clearly visible to all onlookers.
The dense poisonous mist that constantly radiated from her body was dissipating!
"T-The poison… it's retreating?!"
Dugu Bo clenched his fists as he sensed the dramatic shift in his granddaughter's internal condition. His pupils contracted, and his own soul power surged briefly from the shock.
Because of their shared bloodline and cultivation method, Dugu Bo could sense changes within Dugu Yan's body very clearly.
And what he sensed now…
That deep-seated, incurable toxin was weakening—something even he had never accomplished!
His gaze toward Yuchen softened noticeably, now tinged with a trace of awe.
"Brother Chen can really treat her poison…"
Among the teachers and students of Shrek Academy, shock rippled like a wave.
None of them had imagined Yuchen would truly succeed.
A stronger, purer light pulsed from Dugu Yan's body one last time before the aura gradually settled down and absorbed fully into her system.
Her hair now glowed with a healthy light-blue sheen. The venomous energy she constantly exuded had decreased by at least half.
She gasped and blinked in disbelief.
"Thank you…"
Her voice was gentle and grateful. A subtle blush crept up her cheeks—whether from shyness, or the detoxifying process was unclear.
"The toxin has accumulated in your body for too long."
"You'll need several more sessions. Once every three days."
"Until then, I suggest you remain here at the Academy."
Yuchen gave her a calm nod, then turned to face Dugu Bo.
"Senior, it's your turn."
Whoosh!
Dugu Bo, eyes now carrying faint respect, vanished from where he stood and reappeared before Yuchen in an instant.
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