Chapter 45 The Clear Sky Sect's Slow Realization
Is this really true?
If Dugu Bo truly had any weakness, it would definitely be his granddaughter.
The loss of his son in his later years had already caused him unbearable pain, and now Dugu Yan's future may also be destined to repeat the same tragedy.
This is something Dugu Bo cannot accept under any circumstances.
Upon hearing Qin Mu's words, Dugu Bo immediately became interested, determined to obtain this soul bone.
"This is a soul bone from the Jade Phosphor Serpent, and this Jade Phosphor Serpent is over ten thousand years old!"
Ten-thousand-year-old soul bones!
Even Qin Mu couldn't help but take a second look at the soul bone while listening to the host's explanation.
In the past, even when soul bones were auctioned, they were only some second-rate hundred- or thousand-year-old soul bones, with average condition and very few usable ones.
This is the first time that a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone has been auctioned.
For a moment, many people couldn't help but stand up, their eyes fixed intently on this ten-thousand-year-old soul bone.
"However, due to the characteristics of the Jade Phosphor Serpent, this soul bone is also covered with deadly poison."
"If the Spirit cannot control this poison, then the first to suffer after absorbing this soul bone will be the Soul Master himself."
The host sighed inwardly as he spoke.
Although this ten-thousand-year-old soul bone is excellent in many ways, it is precisely this drawback that makes many people afraid to approach it.
It's true that everyone wants to become stronger, but they won't risk their lives for it.
Sure enough, after the host finished speaking, many people who were standing sat down, their eyes filled with regret.
However, this is a great thing for Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan!
During the bidding, Qin Mu asked the auction staff for a list of subsequent auction items.
After finding that there were no items he needed, Qin Mu waited for Dugu Bo to bid on the soul bone, then had Ling Yuan retrieve the Whale Glue he had bid on, and the group left the auction house together.
"Thank you so much, Qin Mu. I've never heard of your method before. I'll practice it diligently, and we'll have another match sometime!"
As soon as they left the Heaven Dou Auction House, Shui Bing'er bid farewell to Qin Mu.
Qin Mu didn't find anything annoying about this competitive girl. After nodding in agreement, the two parted ways.
"Next, let's go back to the Ice and Fire Eyes and detoxify Dugu Yan first."
...
Sunset Forest, the Ice and Fire Eyes.
At this moment, Qin Mu was preparing medicine to remove the poison from Dugu Yan, while Dugu Bo was watching over Dugu Yan as she absorbed the soul ring.
Dugu Yan is only sixteen years old. She has not been poisoned for long, and the toxins have not penetrated her bone marrow.
Once Dugu Yan has fully fused her soul bone, and with the help of the medicine prepared by Qin Mu, Dugu Bo will personally compress the poison in Dugu Yan's body into the soul bone, the entire detoxification process will be complete.
To put Dugu Bo at ease, Qin Mu has been focusing on removing the poison from Dugu Yan within the Ice and Fire Eyes for the past few days.
As Dugu Yan's condition improved day by day, Dugu Bo's tense mood gradually relaxed.
"Old Poisoner, Dugu Yan's poison should be neutralized in another two or three days."
Qin Mu finished preparing the last of the medicines and placed them next to Dugu Bo before speaking.
"Yes, thank you."
Dugu Bo thanked Qin Mu somewhat awkwardly, only to be met with a laugh and a scolding from Qin Mu.
"You old poisoner, when did you become so indecisive?"
Dugu Bo scratched his head sheepishly, looked at the last medicine Qin Mu handed him, and couldn't help but ask.
Are you planning to go to the far north?
With his and Ling Yuan's hearing, Dugu Bo could clearly hear Qin Mu's conversation with Shui Bing'er. In addition, Qin Mu had given him the medicine needed for treatment in advance, so Dugu Bo guessed that Qin Mu was preparing to leave.
"Well, since the poison has penetrated deep into your bone marrow, I have no way to remove it completely right now."
"However, I have also left you some medicine. As long as you take it on time, it can temporarily suppress the pain caused by the toxins in your body."
Even with Dugu Bo's composure, the mention of the relapse of poisoning caused his lips to twitch involuntarily.
He knew better than anyone how much pain he was in when the poison took effect.
Fortunately, Qin Mu gave Dugu Bo a guarantee and treated Dugu Yan beforehand, which relieved Dugu Bo of any major doubts.
"I should be able to come back by the time you've almost finished eating. This period will probably take about half a year."
"If I don't return on time, the recipe is here, and you can make some yourself."
This six-month period is the time Qin Mu needs to fully digest the Star Anise Ice Grass.
Otherwise, if Qin Mu were to rashly consume two more Immortal Herbs, he couldn't guarantee that his body wouldn't explode due to the abundant spiritual energy of the herbs.
Qin Mu did not guarantee when he would return.
However, his medicine was quite effective in suppressing the toxins in Dugu Bo's body. Coupled with the suppression from the Ice and Fire Eyes, at least Dugu Bo wouldn't suffer as much.
"Oh well. Be careful on the road."
With Ling Yuan's protection, Qin Mu naturally wouldn't encounter any major problems.
However, Dugu Bo still cautiously reminded Qin Mu of something.
After spending this time together, Dugu Bo and Qin Mu have become very close, and their relationship is no longer as distant as before.
With Qin Mu about to leave, Dugu Bo couldn't help but feel a little lonely.
Over the years, he has hardly made any friends. Most Soul Masters avoid him as soon as they hear that he is covered in poison.
Only Qin Mu gave him a different feeling.
"Fine, since he truly considers me a friend, I'm willing to risk my old life for him!"
"As the saying goes, a woman adorns herself for the one who appreciates her, and a man will die for the one who understands him!"
...
Somewhere in the Heaven Dou Empire, at the Clear Sky Sect.
The gate of the Clear Sky Sect still stands atop the towering mountain, seemingly unchanged for years.
Today seemed like just another ordinary day. Tang Xiao was in the courtyard watching the young people sweating on the training field, and he couldn't help but feel a little gratified.
The Clear Sky Sect is truly a thriving place!
However, a somewhat flustered figure scrambled in through the gate of the Clear Sky Sect, his clothes disheveled and not at all like a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect.
Seeing this, Tang Xiao frowned and looked at the disciple with some dissatisfaction.
Under Tang Xiao's gaze, the disciple, breathless, came to Tang Xiao's side and knelt on one knee.
"Sect Master! Something terrible has happened!"
"Didn't I teach you? No matter what happens, don't panic, stay calm!"
Tang Xiao interrupted the disciple's speech and couldn't help but reprimand him.
"Now, take a deep breath, wait until you've calmed down, and then talk to me!"
Upon hearing this, the disciple had no choice but to follow Tang Xiao's instructions, taking a deep breath and calming down for a long time.
"Hmm, that's more like it. So, what is it?"
The disciple calmly bowed to Tang Xiao and slowly said, "That disciple named Qin Mu recently appeared at the auction in Heaven Dou City."
"Furthermore, according to intelligence, Qin Mu seems to have some connection with the Spirit Hall."
Upon hearing his disciple's words, Tang Xiao's expression immediately changed drastically. He grabbed the disciple and his voice was filled with anxiety.
"What?! Why didn't you say so sooner!"
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