Chapter 35: Dugu Bo Agrees and Surrenders
In the days that followed, Qin Mu divided his time evenly, using it to absorb the medicinal power of the "Looking Through Autumn Water Dew" within his body, practice the explosive steps, and meditate.
In less than half a month, Qin Mu felt a breakthrough.
During these two weeks, Qin Mu did not mention those conditions to Dugu Bo again.
After spending this time together, Qin Mu and Dugu Bo's relationship has grown much closer.
Placing the fragrant Qiluo Immortal Item beside him, Qin Mu sat cross-legged, trying his best to absorb the abundant energy from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.
Under the protection of the Fragrant and Elegant Immortal Item, the two extreme spiritual energies of heaven and earth, which were originally very harmful to Qin Mu, not only did not harm him, but instead served as important nourishment for Qin Mu's breakthrough.
Before long, Qin Mu completed his breakthrough, and his soul power reached level thirty-two.
In less than a month, Qin Mu broke through to the next level, a speed that even Ling Yuan, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but envy.
Seeing Qin Mu's extraordinary talent, Dugu Bo couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for his talent. However, considering that Qin Mu had already become Bibi Dong's apprentice, Dugu Bo had no choice but to find another way.
"Lingyuan, you said Qin Mu is only twelve years old?"
"Yes, he reached level 30 when he was just twelve years old. I was the one who went hunting with him to get the spirit ring."
Although Ling Yuan's attitude towards Dugu Bo was still not very good, fortunately, after spending some time together, it was no longer as bad as it was at the beginning.
"Let me tell you, Qin Mu is incredibly powerful! His second spirit ring is two thousand years old, and his third spirit ring is eight thousand years old!"
"If nothing unexpected happens, Xiao Qinmu's fourth spirit ring will be a spirit ring that is over 15,000 years old."
"A four-ring Soul Master with a Soul Ring configuration of yellow, purple, purple, and black? Ha, I wouldn't even dare to imagine that!"
Ling Yuan continued to boast to Dugu Bo about Qin Mu's glorious history, her words full of affection for Qin Mu, but she did not reveal that Qin Mu possessed an external soul bone.
Hearing about Qin Mu's achievements made Dugu Bo even more eager to try his luck.
"Well, I think Qin Mu isn't young anymore, especially considering his position. Shouldn't he consider..."
As Dugu Bo spoke, his face felt hot.
How can a twelve-year-old boy be considered old?
"Um?"
At first, Ling Yuan didn't realize what Dugu Bo meant. It was only after seeing his somewhat unnatural expression that she realized what he meant.
"You old poisoner, you've gone mad!"
"You actually want to set up Qin Mu with your granddaughter?"
"Putting aside how old Qin Mu is, just imagine if your granddaughter got together with Qin Mu and you were asked to join the Spirit Hall, would you be willing?"
Hearing Ling Yuan's words, Dugu Bo was immediately in a dilemma, but after considering Qin Mu's conditions, he gritted his teeth and nodded.
"As long as Qin Mu is willing, I'm willing to make a little sacrifice!"
"Come on! You're acting all wronged."
Ling Yuan waved her hand dismissively, her eyes gleaming as she looked at Qin Mu.
"With Qin Mu being so outstanding, the girls who want to date him must stretch from Tian Dou City to Xing Luo City!"
"If I could go back to when I was twenty, I would definitely pursue Qin Mu."
"And just take Qin Mu's senior sister as an example, she's a fourth-ring cultivator at fifteen. What does your granddaughter have to compete with that?!"
Dugu Bo touched his nose somewhat awkwardly.
Compared to the future Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, Dugu Yan truly has no advantage whatsoever.
"What are you talking about?"
After breaking through his limits, Qin Mu stretched his muscles and walked towards the two with a smile.
"It's nothing. Hehe, little Qin Mu, you're really amazing. Come on, let your big sister have a go at you!"
Ling Yuan greeted him with a smile, then proceeded to playfully pinch and rub Qin Mu's face.
Dugu Bo, who was listening to the conversation between the two, felt a chill run down his spine.
Ling Yuan became famous more than a decade earlier than me, yet she calls herself "older sister" in front of a twelve-year-old child?
However, he dared not say this to Ling Yuan's face.
Looking at Qin Mu, Dugu Bo thought for a moment, then came to Qin Mu's side.
"Qin Mu, what about our previous terms..."
"No rush, you can continue to consider it. Until you leave the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, or until we leave."
Qin Mu was incredibly tolerant of Dugu Bo, which made Dugu Bo admire Qin Mu's magnanimity.
It should be noted that with Ling Yuan's current strength, dealing with him wouldn't be too difficult, but Qin Mu never intended to coerce him with force.
Not only was he willing to help him and Dugu Yan with their treatment, but he was also given ample time to consider it.
After spending this time together, Dugu Bo could not find any fault with him, whether in terms of temperament, personality, or talent.
If I don't agree, I'm afraid I'll be the one who doesn't know what's good for me.
With a soft sigh, Dugu Bo was completely impressed by Qin Mu in many ways. He couldn't help but take two steps back and bow deeply in Qin Mu's direction.
"I have roamed the continent for decades. Although I have not gained any great reputation, when it comes to keeping my promises, no one on the entire continent dares to disregard my integrity."
"I agree to the conditions you previously offered."
"Please do not break your promise and remember your commitment to this old man."
Seeing Dugu Bo's submissive attitude, Ling Yuan's expression towards him finally softened a little.
However, to Ling Yuan and Dugu Bo's surprise, Qin Mu dodged Dugu Bo's bow and helped him up from the side.
"Senior Dugu, have you forgotten my third condition?"
Qin Mu smiled and removed Dugu Bo's hand from his greeting. Then, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression.
"Senior Dugu, I truly hope to become your friend, rather than in a superior-subordinate relationship."
"Look, just like me and Sister Lingyuan."
"Although Sister Lingyuan was ordered to protect me, I still treat her like my own sister."
"And Sister Lingyuan also treated me like a younger brother, taking care of me."
Dugu Bo glanced at Qin Mu, somewhat at a loss, then turned his head to look at Ling Yuan, who was turning her head away with a haughty air.
He knew that Qin Mu was telling the truth, because during this time, Qin Mu and Ling Yuan had a very harmonious relationship, which made him very envious.
He just didn't expect that Qin Mu would be willing to treat him like this!
Dugu Bo felt something about to spill from the corner of his eye, and immediately took a deep breath to calm himself.
"Then I have fulfilled my mission!"
Qin Mu patted Dugu Bo on the shoulder. He knew that although the first step of making friends had been taken, it would still take a long time to gain Dugu Bo's complete trust.
In order to give Dugu Bo another boost, Qin Mu immediately prepared to target Dugu Yan.
"Senior Dugu, regarding the treatment, why don't we start with your granddaughter?"
"The poison in your body has penetrated deep into your bones, and it's not so easy to cure. Why don't we start with her?"
What do you think?
Seeing that Qin Mu was willing to treat Dugu Yan immediately after he had just agreed, Dugu Bo felt grateful to Qin Mu once again.
"She's currently studying at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I'll go pick her up right now!"
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