Long Chen knew that Dugu Yan had been infected with the green-scaled snake venom since her mother's womb.
The toxin would make her extremely uncomfortable when it took effect, and she had been enduring the increasing pain with her tenacious perseverance.
When Long Chen was studying at Guang'an Hall, he specifically asked Manager Wang how to control the venom of the green phosphorus snake and specially developed an antidote pill.
Dugu Yan took the pill, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
"Long Chen, I didn't expect you to know medicine. But how did you know I was poisoned?"
Long Chen replied seriously:
"I've seen you several times in the past five years. From the first time I saw you until now, I've noticed that the color of your eyes has gradually changed. The green has become darker and darker. Others may not know, but I know this is a sign that the venom of the Jade Scale Snake has backfired during your training."
Dugu Yan nodded.
"You're right. I was indeed bitten by the venom of the Jade-Scaled Snake."
"I truly admire you. You possess tremendous perseverance. If the poison hadn't backfired, with your talent and dedication, your soul power would definitely surpass mine. It's truly hard to imagine the pain you've endured over the years to get to this point."
Long Chen's words were like a warm current flowing through Dugu Yan's cold heart.
Dugu Yan has a profound birth background, powerful soul power among her peers, and rare poison-control ability, which always keeps her at the top of the pyramid.
Her life over the past decade or so has been almost smooth sailing, except for the toxins that have troubled her.
For her, the venom of the green phosphorus snake is a double-edged sword. It gives her the poisonous ability that scares her opponents, but it also gradually leads her into an irretrievable situation.
Becoming a truly powerful person is the dream of every soul master.
Dugu Yan, who has always been strong-willed, is of course no exception.
Therefore, even though she knew that she would suffer backlash from the poison, she did not deliberately slow down her practice.
In the past few years since entering Tiandou Royal Academy, she has seemed very successful on the surface and is regarded as the big sister by the students.
But only she knows the pain she endures.
Long Chen's words were sincere, which made Dugu Yan feel warm in her heart, as if she had received the care and recognition of her loved ones.
Her eyes were a little moist and she was speechless for a while.
Ye Lingling touched her gently.
"Sister Yan, I only just realized that you've been suffering from the backlash of your own toxins."
Dugu Yan calmed down.
"I've had toxins in my body since I was born. To solve this problem, my grandfather has been researching medicine over the years and has come up with some solutions. Before, I relied on the detoxification pills he developed for me to relieve the pain. But as my soul power increased, the toxins seemed to become more ferocious, and the effectiveness of those detoxification pills became increasingly limited."
Dugu Yan's voice was a little low, revealing a bit of helplessness.
Long Chen said:
"I specially developed these pills. While I can't claim they can completely detoxify you, they can at least alleviate your pain. Give them a try. I hope they'll be helpful. If you're willing, we can also work together to research how to better control or even eliminate the toxins in your body. I have some experience in medicine, so perhaps I can find a new approach."
After hearing this, a bright light flashed in Dugu Yan's eyes, but then she hesitated.
"Long Chen, I know you mean well, but this poison... even my grandfather couldn't do anything about it. Do you really think we can do anything?"
Long Chen smiled slightly, his eyes firm as he said:
"How can we know if we don't try? At least, we shouldn't give up any hope, right? Some rare herbs have miraculous detoxification properties, but we just haven't encountered them yet."
Dugu Yan was infected by Long Chen's optimism and persistence, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"Okay, I believe you. I'll try this pill."
The three of them walked and talked, and unknowingly arrived at the bottom of the girls' dormitory.
Only after watching Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling go upstairs did Long Chen leave.
The detoxification pill he just gave to Dugu Yan did have a certain detoxification effect.
But it can only temporarily relieve the pain.
As Dugu Yan's soul power grows stronger, the effect of the detoxification pill will become weaker.
Today, we have initially gained Dugu Yan's trust and taken an important step.
As you get more familiar with each other, the relationship will develop further.
By then, it would be possible to meet Dugu Bo, or even enter the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire.
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The next day, the seven members of the school team gathered at the training ground.
Qin Ming's eyes swept over the seven people, and then he said:
"Today we officially begin training together. I already have a preliminary understanding of the seven of you. I know your martial spirits and your respective spirit power levels. However, I still don't know your specific spirit skills or the power of each spirit skill. I want to learn more about you and make you more familiar with each other's spirit skills so that we can conduct targeted training in the future."
Several people looked at each other and understood what Qin Ming meant.
Qin Ming looked at Ye Lingling and continued:
"Ye Lingling, your Nine-Hearted Begonia spirit is the most special, so I'll start with you. Since your spirit skills are all the same, you only need to demonstrate them once."
"good."
After Ye Lingling finished speaking, she took a step forward and released her martial soul and two yellow hundred-year soul rings.
Her martial soul is a pink crabapple flower, composed of white and pink petals, with bright colors and graceful posture.
As the first soul ring suddenly flashed, rays of light like white petals were released from the Nine-Hearted Begonia and slowly descended.
Ye Lingling explained:
"I only have one soul skill, which is area-of-effect healing. In battle, these rays of light fall into the bodies of my companions, rapidly healing exposed wounds and treating severe injuries like fractures. Its healing effect increases as my strength increases, but it cannot help my companions recover their soul power or detoxify."
As soon as Ye Lingling finished speaking, Qin Ming and a few others burst into warm applause.
"Nine-Hearted Begonia is worthy of being the world's number one healing spirit. With Lingling here, we won't be afraid even if we suffer serious injuries."
"More importantly, it's a group skill that can heal multiple people at the same time."
Several people cast approving glances at Ye Lingling.
Qin Ming nodded, and there was a hint of appreciation in his eyes when he looked at Ye Lingling.
"Ye Lingling's powerful healing ability plays a crucial role in team battles and is irreplaceable. However, as a support, her attack power is relatively weak, which is also a common weakness of all support. Therefore, in team battles, you must protect her at the back."
"clear."
Next, the Ghost Leopard Soul Master Oslo, the Wind Chime Bird Soul Master Yufeng, and the Black Turtle Soul Master Shi Mo all showed everyone their respective soul skills and strengths.
Osro has agile speed and good attack power.
It can fly by controlling the wind, which gives it the advantage of aerial combat, and its attack power is also quite good.
Graphite has strong defense and strength, making it suitable as a meat shield.
Next, it was the turn of Long Chen, Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng to show everyone their respective soul skills.