"Xin'er, how are you feeling?" Dugu Bo asked nervously from the side.
It appeared that Dugu Xin wasn't suffering as much as before, but why did he seem like he was having an epileptic fit? He was only missing the symptom of foaming at the mouth.
Yet Dugu Bo knew very well that the pill didn't possess the characteristics of a poisonous pill. Moreover, as a Food-type Soul Master, one generally wouldn't choose Soul Skills with aggressive toxins, even if they could create such food. In most battles, it would be rather impractical. After all, during combat, is it easier to force something into an enemy's mouth than to simply kill them directly? As for using it for poisoning or assassination, the food created by Food-type Soul Masters, like Soul Guidance Devices, carries Soul Power fluctuations that are easily detectable.
In Dugu Bo's view, no fool would waste their talent in such a manner, let alone a prodigious youth like Ye Tian.
Therefore, Dugu Bo was now very concerned about Dugu Xin's current condition.
"It hurts! But it feels so good!" Dugu Xin responded deeply, excitedly turning his head to look at Dugu Bo. With a pained yet joyful smile on his face, he raised his right fist and gave a thumbs-up, lavishing praise: "Dad! This medicine... this medicine packs a punch, Dad!"
"..." Dugu Bo was stunned, his eyes filled with astonishment.
He quickly reached out and grasped Dugu Xin's wrist, beginning to examine him. His dark green eyebrows furrowed tightly.
"Strange... The toxins in your body clearly haven't decreased, Xin'er, and they're still active. How exactly is this pill achieving this?"
"Oh~ Ah!" Just as Dugu Bo finished speaking, Dugu Xin couldn't help but shudder with intense pleasure.
The bizarre sound made Dugu Bo's face darken slightly.
"Dad..." Suddenly, as the pleasure subsided and Dugu Xin's rationality took over, his sweaty face couldn't help but show unease. With concern, he asked: "Dad, that was really thrilling. I won't turn into a masochist, will I?"
"Bastard!" Dugu Bo's face twitched as he cursed under his breath: "What nonsense are you spouting! If you enjoy the pain of this Serpent Venom Backlash so much, I wouldn't mind helping you along!"
"Ah——!" In response to Dugu Bo's words came Dugu Xin's familiar scream.
Not long after the pill's effects wore off... the pain from the still-active serpent venom immediately overwhelmed Dugu Xin's mind. His face contorted fiercely, his eyes filled with urgency.
"Hiss——! It's coming again! Good daughter, quick, hurry up and let your dad take a couple more pills!"
Even as he spoke, Dugu Xin swiftly reached out to grab the pills.
"Dad~" Dugu Yan didn't dare delay, immediately presenting them with both hands.
In the blink of an eye, Dugu Yan's eyes went wide with surprise. Staring at her empty hands, she blinked. Dugu Xin had snatched all the pills away in one grab. Then, without hesitation, he eagerly stuffed them into his mouth.
Closing his eyes, he became lost in ecstasy, various exclamations of praise escaping his lips.
"Ah~ So good~"
"Exhilarating, absolutely exhilarating! This medicine~ it's truly something to cherish!"
"..."
Dugu Bo fell silent once more.
Watching his own son in such a state, he found it somewhat unreal... Was this really the same person who had been suffering terribly just moments ago?
What intrigued Dugu Bo the most was...
What profound mysteries lie within Ye Tian's Soul Skills?!
How could they make Dugu Xin utter such "utterly terrifying" words?
He's actually starting to enjoy the pain of Serpent Venom Backlash?!
You must understand...
When the Dugu Family's serpent venom flares up, the itching penetrates deep into the bone marrow,
With excruciating pain spreading from head to toe throughout the entire body!
Not to mention the Dugu Xin of the past,
Even Dugu Bo himself, at his current level and age,
Having experienced it countless times,
Still cannot adapt to it, still fears it immensely!
How many times has he contemplated ending his own life...
Yet this bone-deep agony,
Has actually crumbled under the effect of two pills?!
How could Dugu Bo dare to believe it...
Then what has all his suffering over the years amounted to?
A joke?
Even Dugu Yan felt that Dugu Xin was acting somewhat abnormally.
She found her father, who would normally cry out in pain, more relatable.
It wasn't that she was an unfilial daughter...
But Dugu Xin's current state was truly unlike a normal person.
It made her unable to suppress her worry.
"Grandpa, with Father like this, won't something happen?"
Awakened by Dugu Yan's question,
Dugu Bo once again grasped Dugu Xin's trembling arm.
After a thorough examination,
He finally shook his head and gave a more rigorous and authoritative reply.
"No, Yan Yan."
"Although the serpent venom in Xin'er's body is still active, and even continues to damage his body, the damage is quickly being repaired..."
Dugu Bo's eyes held astonishment.
He finally began to deduce the effects of Ye Tian's two Soul Skills.
"Those two Soul Skills of Ye Tian's likely have healing and pain-relieving effects... They are absolutely harmless to the human body and certainly not poisonous."
After speaking,
Dugu Bo glanced again at the pills clutched tightly in Dugu Xin's hand...
He had considered trying one himself.
But the current situation was urgent—they needed to depart for Sunset Forest soon.
If these pills were used up,
And the serpent venom still flared up, it would be troublesome.
After all, in Dugu Bo's view, Ye Tian's Soul Power was nearly depleted.
He wouldn't be able to use his Soul Skills many more times...
Little did he know that Ye Tian's stockpile, if revealed, could be worth his life.
"Healing and pain relief?"
Dugu Yan murmured softly.
She fully understood healing—most Support-type Soul Masters possessed that ability.
As for pain relief, that was also normal.
There were auxiliary soul skills in battle that could numb pain,
Making warriors more fierce and formidable.
Though Dugu Yan understood the logic, she remained puzzled,
Pointing at the drooling Dugu Xin in bewilderment:
"But Grandpa, if those are the only effects, why is Father getting more and more euphoric? His eyes are rolling back into his head."
"It's terrifying..."
"Well, this... Grandpa doesn't know either."
Dugu Bo shook his head helplessly.
He patted Dugu Yan's hair and explained, "But Grandpa never said Ye Tian's Soul Skills only have those two effects."
"More than two effects?"
Dugu Yan's eyes flickered slightly.
"Yes, Yan Yan."
Dugu Bo nodded, speaking earnestly:
"Think about it—how could the Soul Skills of such a genius be so ordinary?"
"..."
With just that statement, Dugu Yan deeply agreed, nodding repeatedly.
The shock Ye Tian had given her
Was even more intense than a Titled Douluo's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring.
Dugu Bo continued:
"Back then, your grandfather even pretended to be ill to seek treatment from the Ye Family of the Nine Heart Begonia, but even their Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul couldn't alleviate the pain from the serpent venom attack.""
"This shows that the healing effect of Ye Tian's Soul Skill must contain some profound mystery."
Dugu Yan nodded.
Then she innocently grabbed Dugu Bo's sleeve, looking up with curiosity: "Grandfather, how did that guy actually do it? Yan Yan remembers you saying that Soul Master limits vary from person to person. But the difference shouldn't be this big, right?"
"This grandfather doesn't know either."
Dugu Bo was equally puzzled by this question but didn't intend to dig deeper.
Frowning, he instructed Dugu Yan: "Yan Yan, after we go out, don't ask about this anymore, understand? Such secrets aren't something we can covet."
"..."
Seeing Dugu Bo's serious expression and his previous humble respect, Dugu Yan had to suppress her curiosity and obediently agreed.
"Yes, grandfather, don't worry. Yan Yan understands and definitely won't ask again!"
"It's good that Yan Yan understands."
Dugu Bo nodded kindly, not forgetting to comfort his granddaughter who had just awakened her Martial Soul.
"Yan Yan, don't be afraid either. Grandfather will protect you and Xin'er. I believe... as long as we cooperate properly, our Dugu Family shouldn't face any danger."
"Yes, yes!"
Dugu Yan nodded repeatedly.
Since becoming sensible, she had basically never caused trouble for Dugu Bo and the others.
Because she knew that often, grandfather and father were in situations where they could barely protect themselves.
Dugu Bo smiled slightly, took Dugu Yan's small hand, and prepared to walk out. "Since that's the case, we should prepare to head to the Medicine Garden now."
"Ah~"
A strange cry made Dugu Bo lower his raised foot.
He turned to look at his son whose body movements were comical and facial features appeared abnormal.
"Xin'er..."
"Xin'er? Xin'er!"
Dugu Bo called three times but received no response from Dugu Xin.
Dugu Yan covered her eyes.
Dugu Xin drooling at them was simply unbearable to watch.
"!!!"
Veins bulged on Dugu Bo's forehead.
With a swish, a black ruler appeared in his hand.
Seeing the Family Law left by grandmother appear, Dugu Yan immediately covered her ears, though she still heard a sharp slap.
Followed by Dugu Xin's scream.
"Ah—!"
Dugu Xin screamed and knelt on the bed, turning around to clutch his back while wearing a pained expression, wailing tearfully, "Father, whatever you need, just give the order!"
"Hmph!"
Dugu Bo snorted angrily:
"If your mind is clear enough, stop acting crazy here. The medicine wasn't taken for nothing. Figure out the effects of these two Pills so this old man can have a new direction for preparing medicinal soups!"
"Sss— Understood, understood!"
Dugu Xin's face suddenly twisted, clearly affected by the medicine's efficacy again.
"Sigh~"
Dugu Bo shook his head and didn't delay further.
Taking Dugu Yan, he walked outside, with Dugu Xin's strange cries following behind them.
Such misfortune for the family!