Chapter 66: The Sea God's True Face, Teaching the Poison Pill Method
Next door.
After reading the contents of Lin Chen's diary, Dugu Yan felt deeply moved.
As a poison-attribute soul master, she understood better than anyone how crucial the Poison Pill Method was to someone of her path. And yet, Lin Chen was actually willing to teach such a precious technique to both her and her grandfather, Dugu Bo.
In her heart, ever since Lin Chen had helped her and Dugu Bo resolve the backlash of their toxins, all the immortal herbs and spiritual grasses within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had already belonged to him.
What she never expected was that Lin Chen would be so principled. Merely because he felt a sense of guilt in his heart, he was willing to pass down a method as invaluable as the Poison Pill Method to her and her grandfather.
Compared to Tang San, his character was superior by countless degrees.
Only then did Dugu Yan suddenly realize: according to the original storyline, Tang San had used nothing more than a half-baked "treating the symptoms but not the root cause" theory to completely plunder their family's Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. How utterly selfish.
"Damn Tang San. If I ever meet you, I'll make you taste the agony of ten thousand poisons devouring your heart!"
Dugu Yan swore inwardly that one day she would properly torment that so-called otherworldly demon.
As for Lin Chen also being an otherworldly demon?
Dugu Yan's response was simple: Ridiculous. How dare anyone slander my little brother? You truly have a death wish.
Lin Chen's arrival in the Douluo Continent clearly brought benefits to the land and to natives like them.
Tang San, on the other hand, was nothing more than a pest of the continent. A parasite like that would only drag the entire continent into ruin. Such vermin deserved to be eliminated by all.
[Yan Will Come Back: Wuwuwu, I'm so touched. The little rascal is so principled that he even gifted me the Poison Pill Method as an extra.]
[Sea God's Spokesperson: In this treacherous world of soul masters, being able to preserve such a pure and sincere heart is already exceedingly rare.]
[Sea God's Spokesperson: In contrast, Tang San's actions seem far too hypocritical. I truly wonder how Lord Sea God chose him.]
Sea God Island.
Bo Saixi let out a quiet sigh, deeply worried about Lord Sea God's judgment.
It wasn't merely poor taste anymore. It was like mistaking filth for gold, simply indescribable.
From Lin Chen's previous diary entries, it was clear: Tang San was hypocritical, selfish, and even an otherworldly demon. A person like that absolutely could not become the inheritor of the Sea God.
[Pope of Spirit Hall: Perhaps that Sea God is no different from Tang San. I don't believe every deity is noble and selfless.]
[Sea God's Spokesperson: Impossible. Absolutely impossible. Lord Sea God would never be that kind of being.]
[Sea God's Spokesperson: In the original storyline, it must have been that despicable Tang San who deceived Lord Sea God and obtained the Sea God Trials.]
[I Sleep Every Day: Heh. Not necessarily.]
[I Sleep Every Day: Deities are merely stronger humans. They have emotions and desires too. Otherwise, where do soul beasts' heavenly tribulations come from? Isn't it because the gods fear their power?]
[Green Grass: Support! As a soul beast who survived a hundred-thousand-year heavenly tribulation, I deeply understand that pain. The gods may far surpass us in strength, but in terms of character, they might not even compare to Bibi Dong.]
[Pope of Spirit Hall: Hm? How did this suddenly involve me again?]
[I Have No Mother: Is it wrong to mention you? Bibi Dong, you know your own character better than anyone. A venomous scorpion woman—that describes you perfectly. And you're foolish and stupid too.]
[I Am a Little Princess: Exactly. Bibi Dong, just admit your character is poor. We'll only look down on you a little; we won't ostracize you.]
[Pope of Spirit Hall: Hmph. More slander against this Pope.]
[Sea God's Spokesperson: Impossible. I believe in Lord Sea God. He is absolutely different from the other deities.]
[Sea God's Spokesperson: Gods can be good or bad, just like humans. But Lord Sea God must be a good deity.]
[Cold and Detached Melon-Eating Girl: How about we set tomorrow's diary topic and have Lin Chen talk about it? Wouldn't that satisfy everyone's curiosity?]
[I Am a Little Princess: That makes sense. Everyone, what do you think? It's only one day. Why not satisfy our curiosity?]
[My Surname is Not Yu: Support. I also want to see what the true face of a deity really looks like.]
…
[Yan Will Come Back: That means losing one day of hidden rewards again… but fine, I support it. Everyone agrees anyway.]
[I Am a Little Princess: Good. Then tomorrow's topic will be: The Sea God's True Face.]
After finishing today's diary entry, Lin Chen had originally looked forward to receiving a "Diary Edition" God-bestowed soul ring as a reward.
But clearly, he had overthought it.
Such a precious reward would likely only appear as a weekly prize.
"Sigh… I was too impatient. The God-bestowed soul ring will come eventually."
"For now, I should teach Sister Yan the Poison Pill Method. Once Senior Dugu returns, I'll pass it to him as well. After that, it should be time for me to leave Heaven Dou City."
With that thought, Lin Chen retrieved his black diary with a flick of his will, stepped out of his room, and headed next door to find Dugu Yan.
Knock knock.
"Sister Yan, I need to talk to you."
Inside the room, upon hearing Lin Chen's voice, Dugu Yan hurriedly tidied herself up in front of the mirror before slowly opening the door and looking at him.
"Little rascal, what do you need this time?"
Seeing her, Lin Chen knew she already understood his purpose, but he played along regardless.
"Sister Yan, I have a gift for you and Senior Dugu."
"It's called the Poison Pill Method. It's an extremely suitable technique for poison-attribute soul masters like you."
As he spoke, he could already see anticipation filling Dugu Yan's eyes.
He continued,
"This Poison Pill Method has countless benefits and no drawbacks. Not only can it…"
Lin Chen carefully explained the method's function for poison-attribute soul masters, as well as its most fundamental principles.
After listening, Dugu Yan grabbed his hand, her face brimming with excitement.
"Little rascal, then hurry and teach me!"
She was already impatient to condense the Poison Pill he had described.
"Don't worry, Sister Yan. I guarantee you'll successfully form your Poison Pill."
"By the way, do you have a cultivation room? It's best to find a quiet place when condensing it."
"We do, of course."
Dugu Yan pulled Lin Chen along by the hand, her steps light as she led him to their family's cultivation room.
The so-called cultivation room of the Dugu family was essentially a sealed chamber.
Once inside, Lin Chen began assisting Dugu Yan in condensing her Poison Pill.
Thanks to the system's knowledge infusion, Lin Chen's mastery of the Poison Pill condensation method was already flawless.
Guiding Dugu Yan through the process was effortless.
However, the procedure inevitably involved meridians and internal pathways, meaning there would be unavoidable physical contact.
…
"Little rascal, are you sure you're helping me condense a Poison Pill… and not taking advantage of me?"
Lin Chen: ???
End of Chapter