Seeing this scene, the three Elders immediately cowered.
What grudge, what feud? They hadn't even seen Yu Xiaogang reduced to half his life force before being struck again!
Dugu Bo feigned profundity and sneered, "Of course I know there's a Title Douluo behind this brat. After all, where else in the world would you find a Blue Silver Grass martial soul with full innate soul power?"
Beside him, Ye Wen sighed inwardly. 'Why is my teacher using the things I just told him to show off?'
After spitting out another mouthful of blood and struggling to his feet, Yu Xiaogang lowered his head, shock evident in his eyes. He had only brought out the Elder Token to intimidate Dugu Bo, never expecting this old poison master to instantly see through Tang San's hidden secret!
But what followed was anger. Yu Xiaogang glared at Dugu Bo and protested:
"If you knew, how dare you still attack Xiao San? Are you trying to get yourself killed? Do you have any idea how much stronger the Title Douluo behind Xiao San is compared to you? If you don't stop soon, that person will come after you!"
Dugu Bo disdainfully flicked at his temple and smirked smugly:
"Is that so? Then I'm so scared~
But have you forgotten that even at my weakest, I'm still a Title Douluo? Even if I can't fight, can't I run?
If he dares to lay a hand on me, I wouldn't mind letting the entire Douluo Continent know that while this Poison Douluo may not be able to defeat any single Douluo, I can ensure that only Title Douluos remain on your side!"
Sensing the chilling killing intent emanating from Dugu Bo, Yu Xiaogang suddenly remembered just how terrifying the man before him truly was.
Swallowing hard, Yu Xiaogang finally regained his senses. Like a beaten dog, he staggered to his feet, then fell to his knees, kowtowing before Dugu Bo:
"Your Excellency, this junior knows his mistake. Please, for the sake of my father, Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen, and the Title Douluo behind Xiao San, spare us!
If this continues and something happens to Xiao San, it'll be irreparable!"
Hearing this, Dugu Bo suddenly recalled who Yu Xiaogang was—a man well past his prime yet unable to break through to the 30th level. Though he hadn't seen the man's martial soul, anyone daring to call Yu Yuanzhen their father could only be the infamous Yu Xiaogang, whose reputation was tarnished across the continent.
Though Yu Xiaogang had long been cast out of his family, as someone who had been both a father and grandfather, Dugu Bo knew well that a sentimental and righteous dragon like Yu Yuanzhen would never truly abandon his own child.
Being cast out? That was nothing but a show for outsiders.
After all, though Yu Xiaogang's so-called "Top Ten Core Competencies of Soul Masters" was mostly garbage, it did contain a few useful insights—insights that happened to touch upon the interests of top-tier forces. Without taking such measures, Yu Yuanzhen wouldn't have been able to protect Yu Xiaogang.
(A/N: But this useless brat Yu Xiaogang, who consumed countless resources from the sect yet couldn't even break through to the 30th level, was incredibly arrogant. He failed to see how absurd his actions were and instead thought he was being suppressed. Even when Yu Yuanzhen was killed by the Spirit Hall, he didn't return home to see his father once. Truly stupid and unfilial. Let's not even mention his later antics.)
Then Dugu Bo thought of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect Ye Wen had mentioned earlier. He inwardly gasped—this wasn't just three Title Douluos; it was at least four! Thankfully, he hadn't completely burned his bridges, or things might have gotten messy.
He silently thanked Ye Wen, then said indifferently:
"Waste is waste. When I said I wouldn't take this boy's life, I meant it. He just looked worse off than he really was. Now look—he's already detoxified, isn't he?"
Unbeknownst to everyone, Tang San had punctured his finger, concentrating all the toxins in one place, then slowly expelled them from his body using a method similar to Ye Wen's bloodletting therapy.
This was a common antidote method for snake venom victims—first suck out the venom, then bleed it out, ensuring they wouldn't be overwhelmed by the poison while buying time for rescue.
Especially since Tang San's previous life had been spent in Ba Shu, a region teeming with miasma and crawling with venomous insects, snakes, and ants.
So Tang San was no stranger to poisons and toxins. The only reason he hadn't dealt with Dugu Bo's venom immediately was because it was exceptionally potent, catching him off guard.
But as long as no one disturbed him, Tang San could handle it calmly.
Having seen Ye Wen perform a similar detoxification earlier, Dugu Bo found Tang San's method unsurprising.
However, Ye Wen's gaze darkened. If Tang San knew this method of detoxification, why had he tricked Dugu Bo into storing the toxins in his soul bone? Clearly, this was a malicious act, settling personal scores under the guise of public justice!
But soon, Ye Wen chuckled softly. With his interference now in play, Tang San would never get the chance to access Dugu Bo's divine herbs.
Still, Ye Wen clicked his tongue thoughtfully.
'Will Tang Hao come for revenge later? It seems I'll need to tidy up Du Gu Bo's medicinal garden when I return. If, by some small chance, Tang Hao brings Tang San to confront us, it wouldn't do for those divine herbs to fall into Tang San's hands.'
"Xiao San, you're alright! Thank goodness!"
Yu Xiaogang exclaimed in relief, then hurriedly tried to stand and check on his beloved disciple.
But after suffering repeated blows, how could Yu Xiaogang possibly stand? His earlier burst of energy had been fueled by sheer willpower, but now he couldn't move a muscle.
Yu Xiaogang collapsed onto the ground, his breathing faint.
Tang San, though weak himself, was startled by the sight. He quickly moved to examine Yu Xiaogang's condition. Flener and the others also gathered around.
Recognizing symptoms of heart failure, Tang San urgently used the last of his soul power to stabilize Yu Xiaogang's heart meridian. Then he turned to Oscar and said:
"Little Ao, hurry and conjure some tofu and garlic."
The situation was urgent, so Oscar wasted no words. He quickly chanted his incantation and shoved the tofu and garlic into Yu Xiaogang's mouth.
Gradually, Yu Xiaogang's condition improved, though his complexion remained pale. It was clear how severely depleted his vitality was.
With the matter resolved, Dugu Bo lost interest. Muttering "how boring," he turned and left.
The atmosphere in the hall grew heavy. Thanks to Dugu Bo's disruption, the previously harmonious and united atmosphere had been utterly shattered.
However, Ye Wen and Huo Yu'er didn't leave. Seeing her two treasures stay behind, Huo Rui decided to linger and see what would happen.
Ye Wen felt it was time for him to step in. Wearing an apologetic expression, he said, "Sorry about that, everyone. My teacher has a lively personality and sometimes gets carried away."
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