Dugu Bo sensed that something was wrong. He stared at his young disciple and said in a deep voice, "Of course, you can trust your teacher."
Fang Ling paused for a moment before saying slowly, "I know something I'm not supposed to know."
"Something you're not supposed to…" Dugu Bo recalled their earlier conversation, and his heart trembled slightly. "Like what?"
"For example, where a spirit bone is hidden that could allow me to regenerate a severed limb."
Those calm words instantly froze Dugu Bo in place.
"How do you know that?" Dugu Bo asked instinctively.
"I just know. Please don't ask where I heard it from,I can't say," Fang Ling replied directly.
How could he possibly explain the reason?
He could only ask not to be questioned.
That's why their relationship had to be strong enough, and the trust deep enough, for Dugu Bo to believe such a vague statement.
Dugu Bo thought to himself, no wonder he said he wasn't supposed to know.
How could someone like Fang Ling, born into such a background, possibly know something like this?
His eyes flickered as he asked, "What do you need my help with?"
Fang Ling had detoxified him, even removed his external spirit bone to give to Yan Yan. The mental strength and integrity he had displayed could not be faked.
The will contained in his soul power was absolutely genuine.
Dugu Bo believed him.
Fang Ling was deeply grateful for Dugu Bo's trust and replied, "Although the spirit bone is stored in a certain place and hasn't been absorbed, it already has an owner. And that owner is quite strong."
"I need you to spread the word, maybe even visit major powers personally to try and purchase it."
"Purchase it? Who requires such caution?" Dugu Bo frowned, suspicion flashing in his eyes.
He was a dignified Title Douluo. His disciple just wanted a spirit bone,why the need for such secrecy?
If someone had the nerve to claim it, he'd force them to hand it over!
"Haotian Douluo."
Just four simple words,but Dugu Bo's expression immediately turned serious. He nodded repeatedly. "Then we do need to be cautious."
He put away his initial disdain,this one truly couldn't be beaten.
"What happens next?" Dugu Bo didn't bother thinking about whether they could successfully buy it.
From what he knew, it seemed impossible.
Fang Ling parted his lips and shared a plan he had been considering for a long time:
"You dive into the sea and hide somewhere near the coast for a month. Then, come back smiling a month later, and make sure lots of people see you."
"But don't be reckless. The ocean is deep and filled with countless hundred-thousand-year soul beasts and even stronger ones. Even for you, it's dangerous."
Dugu Bo asked, puzzled, "Why go through all this trouble? What about the Sunset Forest? Whatever beast appears, I'll deal with it."
Fang Ling shook his head.
"The Haotian Sect is full of unreasonable brutes, and Haotian Douluo even managed to kill Pope Qian Xunji, who wielded the Seraphim Martial Soul."
"We need to spread the word and make people believe you obtained the spirit bone from the ocean."
"You're certain we can get it?" Dugu Bo asked in surprise.
Fang Ling nodded firmly.
"Yes. I've calculated the timing. I know there will be an opening."
"As long as you increase your strength a little and casually pass by when returning from the sea,dropping a hint to stir things up,Tang Hao will at most try to drive you away."
"He's still seriously injured and won't act recklessly."
Tang Hao was powerful, with exploding rings and the Haotian Hammer, but he wasn't insane.
Given his worsening injuries and the need to protect Tang San, would he really dare go all out against a poison-type Title Douluo the moment they met?
Not everyone was as shameless as Fang Ling.
And Tang San's weakness wasn't far,Xiao Wu, the hundred-thousand-year soul beast, was right by his side.
So as long as they stirred the waters a bit, Tang Hao wouldn't dare run around freely.
With careful planning and Fang Ling hidden in the shadows, the spirit bone would be within reach.
"Just pass by, huh?" Dugu Bo repeated the words, chewing on their meaning. It seemed Tang Hao was guarding something. The corner of his mouth curled up. "Alright."
"But I'm already a Title Douluo. Even though I've recently broken through to rank ninety-two, without the right immortal herb, how could I increase my strength so easily?"
Dugu Bo's eyes gleamed with hopeful anticipation.
Could Fang Ling really know the whereabouts of such a herb?
"I just happen to know of one."
Dugu Bo's eyes lit up. Who cared where the information came from,if it was useful, it was real!
And this one was the perfect fit.
He slapped Fang Ling's sturdy shoulder, unable to stop praising him. "You're truly your teacher's good disciple!"
His excitement was evident.
For a soul master, apart from obtaining rare spirit bones, nothing was more exhilarating than a cultivation breakthrough.
And for a Title Douluo who understood the value of immortal herbs, that was especially true.
Even a ten-thousand-year soul bone wouldn't compare.
Once the atmosphere calmed down, Fang Ling recalled and revealed the news about the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng.
The immortal herb records were comprehensive, and of course, the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was included. He remembered it as the only herb in the original storyline that wasn't located in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
"The herb is called Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. It's in the hands of the Bai Clan's patriarch, a member of the Speed Clan in the Star Luo Empire."
"It's entirely blood-red and crystal-clear. The surface has small protrusions that form a pattern resembling a five-clawed dragon soaring through the sky."
"This is a dragon-type immortal herb. Its effects are related to the body."
"You've suffered from poison for years. With this herb, your body could recover rapidly and even surpass its original state. Your soul power will also improve. As for your martial soul, that's hard to say."
"The Speed Clan…" Dugu Bo pondered. That clan had a long history. His memory gradually returned.
"One of the four single-attribute clans once allied with the Haotian Sect. Another connection to them?"
Fang Ling nodded.
"Exactly. That clan has virtually no combat power and is dirt poor."
"You just need to tempt them with gold soul coins and show enough strength. Threaten the survival of their entire clan, and success is guaranteed."
As the only guest Title Douluo in the Heaven Dou Empire, Dugu Bo didn't lack gold.
And exterminating clans,well, that was his specialty. If the Speed Clan faced such a vivid threat, would they really dare to resist?
"It's just a rare herb they don't even understand. How could they possibly refuse?"
It was all perfectly logical.
"Good, good, good." Dugu Bo repeated the word three times, feeling pleased. He immediately prepared to set out.
He didn't even mention whether going to the Star Luo Empire would be a problem.
Before, he refused to help snatch Zhu Zhuqing because their relationship wasn't close enough.
Now that it was, there was no need to snatch anything,others would deliver it themselves.
As a poison-type Title Douluo, as long as he didn't provoke the Star Luo royal family, he could move freely throughout the empire.
As for the Nether White Tiger,Star Luo didn't have many of those.
Anyone below Title Douluo? They'd just be cannon fodder.
"I'll take you hunting for spirit rings once I return," Dugu Bo said, unable to contain his excitement.
"Then I wish you success, Teacher!"
Fang Ling smiled and offered his blessing, watching Dugu Bo take off, then limped away to find Ye Lingling for treatment.
Dugu Bo's current strength wasn't enough,at rank ninety-two, facing Tang Hao at rank ninety-five, even the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor wasn't as strong as the Haotian Hammer. He still came up short.
For his safety, his strength had to increase.
As for the innocent Speed Clan...
Anyone who blocks the path is an enemy,and enemies must be eliminated.
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