Chapter 51: Confession (Seeking Collections, Recommendation Tickets, Monthly Tickets!)
The next day, Gu Xuan woke up early and, together with Dugu Yan, saw Ye Lingling off as she left Heaven Dou City. When she departed, Ye Lingling boarded her Family's carriage.
Although the Nine Heart Begonia Family lives in seclusion, a Spirit Emperor has always been stationed in Heaven Dou City because Ye Lingling was attending school there. This time, Ye Lingling was driven back by that Spirit Emperor.
It was only seven o'clock after Ye Lingling left. Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan had breakfast, then rented a carriage and slowly headed towards East Lake.
In the carriage, Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan sat side by side. Dugu Yan's face was slightly red, and she distractedly looked at the scenery outside the window, her small hands unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes tightly, not daring to look at Gu Xuan.
Gu Xuan naturally noticed her small actions, smiling bitterly and shaking his head internally, but maintaining a gentle smile externally.
"Sister Yan, why are you so nervous?" Gu Xuan couldn't help but tease.
Dugu Yan's body trembled upon hearing this. She didn't turn to look at Gu Xuan, but instead said to herself, "Nervous? Am I nervous? I'm excited. Now is the most beautiful time for East Lake's scenery. It's been too long since I've been there, I'm actually quite looking forward to it."
Gu Xuan didn't expose her. He shifted his butt and moved closer to Dugu Yan. Dugu Yan's heart immediately tensed up, and her jade-like hand clutching the hem of her clothes turned slightly white from gripping too hard.
"What are you doing!" Dugu Yan suddenly turned around, glaring at Gu Xuan cautiously.
Gu Xuan didn't dodge her gaze at all, meeting Dugu Yan's eyes as he softly said, "Cold..."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan almost rolled her eyes to the back of her head. It was June; he was telling her it was cold? Had he no consideration for the feeling of this scorching summer?
Dugu Yan turned her head away, no longer looking at Gu Xuan, but she didn't say much.
Gu Xuan didn't push his luck either. He just sat next to Dugu Yan in the carriage, lightly inhaling the unique fragrance of the young girl, his thoughts gradually drifting away.
Noticing Gu Xuan was spacing out, Dugu Yan wished she could slap him. This brat was the type who wouldn't take the initiative but also wouldn't refuse, leaving her wanting more!
Dugu Yan was shy, but she also had a wild side. But there was no way she, a girl, would take the initiative, right?
The carriage was such a small space; if it bumped, he could deliberately take advantage of her. But he, a boy, was still pretending to be profound? Then why didn't he pretend when he was teasing her earlier?
Because Gu Xuan made no further moves, Dugu Yan played out a whole drama in her mind.
Sometimes, girls are like that: afraid you'll mess around, but also afraid you won't.
By the time they arrived at East Lake at ten o'clock, Gu Xuan still hadn't made any extra moves towards Dugu Yan, leaving her to anticipate for so long in vain. Dugu Yan was now filled with resentment towards Gu Xuan.
You couldn't seize such a good opportunity, kid? Where did that charming spirit go?
However, what Dugu Yan didn't expect was that after they got out of the carriage, Gu Xuan naturally took her jade-like hand. This surprised and delighted Dugu Yan, mixed with a little shyness.
But as soon as she thought of Gu Xuan acting like a dead fish in the carriage earlier, Dugu Yan inexplicably became unhappy and wanted to shake off Gu Xuan's large hand.
However, when she tried to pull her hand away, she found that her hand was firmly clasped by Gu Xuan, and she couldn't break free.
Gu Xuan felt Dugu Yan's movement, and with his other hand, he gently patted the back of her hand, softly saying, "There are many people here; I'm afraid you'll get lost."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan internally grumbled, "You're the one who got lost, your whole Family got lost!"
However, she didn't try to break free from Gu Xuan's large hand again, because Gu Xuan's voice had been very gentle when he spoke. Just like that, being held by Gu Xuan, the two entered East Lake through the main gate.
It must be said that there were really a lot of people here now, and everyone was well-dressed and radiant. Basically, no ordinary people came here; those who did were mostly high-ranking officials, wealthy merchants, or Spirit Masters.
Because the entrance ticket alone cost ten gold coins, it was impossible for ordinary people to spend ten gold coins to enjoy the scenery, and this didn't even include the expenses for food, accommodation, and activities for three days.
Although there were many people, it wasn't as crowded as imagined. The entire East Lake was huge, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people, but there were only a few thousand people here now, so it was still relatively spacious.
Gu Xuan held Dugu Yan's hand as they admired the beautiful scenery and chatted about interesting daily anecdotes.
Because of Gu Xuan's proactive approach, Dugu Yan's previous unhappiness vanished, and her eyes only saw Gu Xuan.
The two continued to play until evening. The beautiful sunset scenery of summer was breathtaking. At this moment, Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan sat alone in a Pavilion, drinking fruit tea and watching the sunset, feeling infinitely wonderful.
There were many small Pavilions like this here, specifically prepared for couples in love, which could be considered very thoughtful.
Because of Gu Xuan's proactive actions, Dugu Yan was now snuggled tightly against Gu Xuan, feeling the firm muscles of his chest and abdomen and his strong, masculine charm.
As the setting sun reflected on their faces, Dugu Yan was momentarily dazzled by the sunlight and couldn't open her eyes. Gu Xuan took this opportunity to take out a bouquet of ninety-nine roses from his spirit tool.
When Dugu Yan opened her eyes again, she smelled a floral fragrance, and then she saw the ninety-nine roses in front of her.
Her heart pounded fiercely. As a girl, she was naturally more sensitive in this regard, and seeing this, she already had a vague guess in her heart.
At this moment, Gu Xuan softly said in front of her, "The reason I didn't speak in the carriage was because I was thinking about how to express my feelings to you, but after thinking all the way, I couldn't find a perfect way to say it."
Dugu Yan dazedly shifted her gaze from the roses to Gu Xuan's face. Looking at his handsome face with a smile, she opened her mouth but couldn't speak, just staring at Gu Xuan.
Gu Xuan continued, "I've been thinking all day, and I feel that if I truly like you, and you also like me, then the formality isn't that important. As long as I can make you understand my feelings, I think that's enough."
"So, Yanzi, I like you. I, Gu Xuan, like Dugu Yan. If you also like me, please accept this bouquet and be my girlfriend. I will cherish you, protect you, and become your support."
"If you don't..."
Before Gu Xuan could finish his sentence, Dugu Yan's eyes were already a little moist, and she directly threw herself into Gu Xuan's arms.
In the past month or so, the happiness Gu Xuan brought her was something she had never experienced in all these years. Although Yu Tianheng had helped her get out of her emotional slump, she found that Gu Xuan was the man who could truly enter her heart.
Now, facing Gu Xuan's heartfelt confession, she could no longer hold back.
"I do..." Dugu Yan murmured into Gu Xuan's ear.
After embracing for an unknown duration, the two gradually separated. The last afterglow of the sunset fell upon them. Their eyes met, and Dugu Yan silently closed her eyes. Gu Xuan looked at her alluring red lips and slowly lowered his head.
At the moment when the last hint of red and yellow intertwined, four lips met, becoming the most beautiful scenery of East Lake, though unfortunately, no one was there to appreciate it.
Uh, no! There was still someone appreciating it. Not far away, Xue Qinghe, holding a teacup, watched this scene and was stunned, her mouth twitching uncontrollably as she looked on in disbelief.
She remembered Gu Xuan was only twelve years old, right? Although Gu Xuan's age upon enrollment was a fabricated false age, Xue Qinghe had known Gu Xuan for a long time.
And this kid had only been enrolled for a little over a month, right? Was the progress that fast?
No wonder when she invited him to East Lake yesterday, he didn't come, saying he was busy. Was this what he was busy with?
Xue Qinghe felt as if she had lost something, but she didn't feel too strongly about it. Perhaps her little brother had found a girlfriend, and she was happy for him.
Xue Qinghe didn't think there would be such a possibility between her and Gu Xuan in the future. Even though Gu Xuan's appearance had, in a way, compensated for some of the emotional and joyful deficiencies in her childhood, she had only ever regarded Gu Xuan as a younger brother from the beginning. After all, who would fall for a little kid?
Shaking her head slightly, Xue Qinghe left. Seeing this scene, her mood for appreciating the night scenery was gone.
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The next chapter will get to the main topic, heading straight to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.Chapter 52: A Gift (Please collect, please give Recommendation Tickets, Monthly Passes!)
This was Dugu Yan's first time, so her movements were clumsy. Gu Xuan slowly guided her, starting with her lips, then gradually speeding up.
Before this, both of them had been drinking fruit tea. Gu Xuan liked Passion Fruit flavor, while Dugu Yan drank Pineapple. The two flavors combined to become especially sweet and intoxicating, quickly flushing Dugu Yan's face red.
After the first retreat, Dugu Yan tasted a nod, closed her eyes, and couldn't help but actively explore, while Gu Xuan guided her in the exploration.
The whole process didn't take long. Although it was Dugu Yan's first time, after she adapted to the new environment, she started to become more proactive.
A full five minutes passed, and Dugu Yan's small mouth was slightly red and swollen. Gu Xuan wasn't much better, because this girl charged forward relentlessly once she set her target.
Their lips separated, and Dugu Yan leaned directly into Gu Xuan's embrace.
Gu Xuan wrapped his arms around her soft waist, pulling her close. Dugu Yan rested her head on Gu Xuan's firm chest, feeling the heavy, low thumping of his heartbeat.
She pursed her slightly red and tender lips, savoring the unique taste from before, and a strange sense of satisfaction rose within her.
Gu Xuan held her soft waist with his left hand, and his right hand's spirit tool flashed with light, revealing a luxurious brocade box.
Dugu Yan's gaze shifted to it, then she looked up at Gu Xuan in confusion, meeting his handsome face that maintained a gentle smile.
"What is this?" Dugu Yan's purple eyes were full of doubt.
Gu Xuan touched her forehead with his own, and softly said, "Open it and see."
Dugu Yan became even shyer from Gu Xuan's action, as this sentence was spoken with their mouths almost touching.
Pursing her lips, she suppressed the urge to bite Gu Xuan and focused her gaze on the brocade box.
She took the brocade box with both hands, finding it surprisingly heavy. With anticipation, she slowly opened it.
The moment the brocade box opened, a strange fragrance assailed her nostrils. Dugu Yan was very familiar with this smell now; wasn't it the Whale Glue they had taken before?
This piece of Whale Glue, whether in quality or other aspects, appeared to be even better than the one Gu Xuan had given her previously. Dugu Yan instantly judged the value of this item.
"Little Xuan..." Dugu Yan turned to look at Gu Xuan, her purple pupils filled with affection, almost moved to tears.
As early as when Gu Xuan told them about the effects of Whale Glue, she had asked Dugu Bo to search for it for her. However, high-quality Whale Glue on the market had long been swept clean by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the remaining ones, even if only millennium-grade, were already rare and excellent products.
Even with Dugu Bo personally intervening, he only managed to find three pieces of millennium-grade Whale Glue for Dugu Yan, of which only one was three thousand years old, and the other two were one thousand years old.
Last time, Gu Xuan had given her a three-thousand-year-old piece of Whale Glue, and now he had given her this piece of clearly better quality.
Having already known the effects of Whale Glue, how could she not know the preciousness of this gift? Gu Xuan's devotion to her went straight to her heart, so being moved was inevitable.
Gu Xuan smiled knowingly and said, "This piece of Whale Glue has reached the five-thousand-year level. I contacted my grandpa, and he sent it over. Since you've already agreed to be my girlfriend, good things naturally must be shared with you."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan directly tossed the Whale Glue aside and leaned back against Gu Xuan's chest, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist as if wanting to melt into his body.
Which girl wouldn't be moved after hearing those words? He proactively used the Sect's resources for her, and the last sentence about sharing good things with his girlfriend made Dugu Yan's already slightly flushed face feel even hotter.
"Little Xuan, you... you're so good..." Dugu Yan leaned against Gu Xuan's chest, murmuring affectionately.
Holding the soft, water-like Beauty in his arms, Gu Xuan also tried his best to suppress his desires, not letting his 'Little Chick' evolve into a 'Big Overlord'.
Looking at the deeply moved Dugu Yan, Gu Xuan felt a small twinge of guilt, because this wasn't something he had asked Gu Rong for at all; he had already placed it in his spirit tool long ago.
After all, he would be out for several months, and he couldn't possibly run back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School every day, so he simply brought a few pieces of Whale Glue with him.
Initially, he thought that if the Royal Fighting Team couldn't find Whale Glue, he would put this on the market for auction or sell it as a favor. However, with the resources of the other members of the Royal Fighting Team, finding a piece of Whale Glue was not a problem, so the Whale Glue in his possession remained unused.
Besides the piece he took himself and the piece he gave to Dugu Yan, he still had three pieces left. Now that he had given another piece to Dugu Yan, he only had two pieces remaining.
The remaining two pieces are also five-thousand-year-old ones, because Whale Glue is not too abundant on the market. The Sect had previously used these Whale Glues to cultivate a group of people, those who had hopes of impacting the Titled Douluo rank.
However, the effect of Whale Glue is still limited. Currently, even those few Elder at eighty-ninth rank who absorbed Whale Glue are still stuck at the Peak of eighty-ninth rank, lacking a crucial opportunity.
And this is also why Gu Xuan was willing to use the secret of Whale Glue as a medium to win over the other members of the Royal Fighting Team, because the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had already mostly reaped the benefits. Although the remaining small profits should not be wasted, giving some out is acceptable.
Moreover, Gu Xuan only told the members of the Royal Fighting Team, and they all swore not to reveal the secret without Gu Xuan's permission, not even to their closest relatives within their Sect or Family.
This was naturally somewhat regrettable for them, as the value of Whale Glue was significant, and if it could be popularized, their own families would definitely see a good improvement.
But Gu Xuan also said before that this item was not yet ready for widespread use, after all, it was discovered by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Without Gu Xuan's permission, they could only keep this secret in their hearts.
Although they regretted it and envied the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they had already received the benefits, and to aspire for too much would be completely unethical.
They are all children, not those jaded veterans who have been battered by society; they value their credibility very much.
So Gu Xuan temporarily won't worry about them leaking the secret of Whale Glue. As for the future, it won't matter then; by that time, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would have completely reaped the dividends, and others would only be picking up scraps.
PS: Typos will be corrected after initial update.
Revised three times, this is the final version, just bear with it. This review process has completely numbed me!!! I can't write anything about *that* aspect... Please give tickets for comfort!Chapter 53: I Can Cure Your Poison (Seeking collection, Recommendation Ticket, Monthly Pass!)
Leaning against Gu Xuan's chest, Dugu Yan couldn't help but reach out her Jade Hand to touch his Adam's apple. Gu Xuan subconsciously swallowed, and his Adam's apple moved with the action.
"Your Adam's apple is moving," Dugu Yan giggled.
Gu Xuan held her Jade Hand in his large hand, gently rubbing it and feeling the softness of her Smooth Hand.
Dugu Yan suddenly asked, "Why did you decide to confess to me right now?"
Gu Xuan smiled slightly, glancing at the night sky, which had already turned dark. Only the light from the pavilion's Spirit Guidance Lamp was faintly flickering.
Gu Xuan held Dugu Yan's Smooth Hand, lightly inhaling the fragrance of her hair, and slowly said, "In the past, no matter how many sweet words I used, they were just expressions of my liking for you. In fact, I didn't think I could be with you from the start. But after spending more than a month together, I found that I truly have feelings for you. This feeling is not just appreciation, but genuine, heartfelt love."
"Some people might think a month is too short, not enough time for us to truly understand each other. That might be true, but if two people genuinely see eye-to-eye and like each other, why must they wait until they are completely familiar and knowledgeable about each other before falling in love? Why must we only meet at the peak?"
"Wanting to buy osmanthus and sharing wine, in the end, it's not like the travels of youth. Ten thousand years is too long. If you want to love, seize this summer."
"I feel like I don't want to wait any longer. I want to be with you, to enjoy the impulse and passion between lovers. We can become familiar and knowledgeable about each other, and finally fall in love, together."
Finally, Gu Xuan finished speaking, paused for a few seconds, looked deeply into Dugu Yan's eyes, and softly asked, "What do you think? Baby."
When Dugu Yan heard Gu Xuan's long, soft confession, her heart was filled with endless warmth and affection, but Gu Xuan's final word, "Baby," made her lose her composure.
Because the endearment was too sweet and cloying.
Dugu Yan rolled her eyes at Gu Xuan and replied, "Why are you so cheesy? If you don't call me Elder Sister, calling me Yanzi is fine, but why call me Baby?"
Saying this, Dugu Yan pouted and puffed out her chest, "I'm not a child anymore. Besides, I don't look like a Baby, okay? At the very least, I should be Mom."
"Ugh~" Hearing this, Gu Xuan felt utterly speechless inside. He hadn't expected his heartfelt confession to be ruined by a single word: Baby.
Gu Xuan had originally thought that calling her "Baby" would spoil Dugu Yan, but he never expected this Girl to be so fierce. Not only did she refuse to be "Baby," but she wanted to be "Mom"?
Gu Xuan couldn't help but glance at Dugu Yan's turbulent, magnificent figure right in front of him. He hadn't noticed before, but with Dugu Yan leaning against his chest, her emerald green dress was stretched slightly loose, revealing a large expanse of snow-white scenery before his eyes.
Regarding this scale, it must be said that people on the Douluo Continent mature quite quickly. The seventeen-year-old Dugu Yan could already rival a twenty-seven-year-old Big Sister.
If Gu Xuan's willpower hadn't been strong, he definitely would have blurted out, "Mama, I want to eat milk."
Seeing Gu Xuan look at her like that, Dugu Yan immediately reacted, covering her chest shyly to prevent the exposed view, and shot Gu Xuan a glare. She said, "Since your confession was so heartfelt, then Elder Sister will take good care of you from now on."
Hearing this, and recalling Dugu Yan's previous comment about being "Mom," he felt he might have discovered a different way to interact with Dugu Yan.
However, now was not the time to think about romantic affairs. To be honest, while he had developed feelings for Dugu Yan, he had never forgotten his goal.
It wasn't that he was deeply manipulative, but if he didn't use all available resources to improve himself, forget about his current feelings for Dugu Yan—even if he married her and they had children in the future, Qian Renxue, Bibi Dong, and even Tang God King San Ge, after achieving godhood, would still destroy them.
This World is not just the World of ordinary people; it is a World where martial power is respected, where the strong prey on the weak and only the fittest survive. Strength is the capital needed to speak, and even when pursuing women, without some strength, you will be the one others manipulate.
Therefore, Gu Xuan stopped Dugu Yan's lips—with his hand, of course. Dugu Yan was no worse than him when it came to kissing; his lips were still slightly red and swollen, and he hadn't yet reached the level of a Lustful Fiend.
Although people on the Douluo Continent mature early, and he himself has absorbed three spirit rings, he still didn't want to lose his Primal Yang Energy this early, as some things are either zero times or countless times.
Gu Xuan was unsure if he could maintain control after tasting that kind of pleasure, so right now, he needed to maintain his Dao Heart and focus his energy on Cultivation, not on Dugu Yan's body.
After composing himself, having already formulated his explanation, Gu Xuan whispered, "Yanzi, I've done some research recently on your Spirit and the effect your Spirit has on you. I've discovered a problem."
This time, Gu Xuan didn't call her Baby again, but directly called her Yanzi. This sounded intimate without being cloying, and it was acceptable to Dugu Yan.
Dugu Yan's eyes lit up. The fact that her Spirit passed down toxins to her was not a secret, and she hadn't tried to hide it, as she had already come to terms with it.
Hearing Gu Xuan say this now, Dugu Yan felt somewhat moved inside. Although they had only been together for just over a month, Gu Xuan had been paying attention to her for so long.
She felt that Gu Xuan's affection for her was not a momentary impulse but something well thought out. Otherwise, why would he pay such close attention to her circumstances?
Setting aside sending her Whale Glue, he was now even concerned about her physical condition. This truly showed that he was a caring person.
As for Gu Xuan, he had no choice but to be careful. Although there were some elements of self-interest involved, it had to be said that he was more attentive to Dugu Yan than anyone else.
"What problem?" Dugu Yan asked blankly, looking at Gu Xuan.
Gu Xuan did not answer directly but said, "A piece of good news and a piece of bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"
After a pause, Dugu Yan asked, "Then let's hear the good news first."
Gu Xuan continued, "The good news is that I can cure your poison."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan first froze, then the smile on her pretty face instantly stopped. She blinked, a look of suspicion appearing on her face.
It was as if she were saying, "What kind of joke are you playing? It's not funny at all."
Gu Xuan released her Jade Hand, pinched her delicate cheek, and whispered, "I'm not joking. I am serious. I can cure your poison."
Dugu Yan knew that Gu Xuan wouldn't joke with her about something like this. After all, Gu Xuan wasn't an idiot. This was her deeply rooted illness. They had just confirmed their relationship; would Gu Xuan use this as a joke? Naturally, that was impossible.
So there was only one possibility: Gu Xuan was telling the truth?
But how could that be? He can cure my poison?
Why? Just because he comes from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? Because he is the grandson of a Titled Douluo?
It wasn't that Dugu Yan didn't trust Gu Xuan. On the contrary, the current Dugu Yan trusted Gu Xuan one hundred percent. You could say this was a Girl in love acting without her brain.
But Dugu Yan did have her brain. Although her grandfather, Dugu Bo, was known as the weakest Titled Douluo, he was still a Titled Douluo! After so many years, the poison hadn't improved?
Something a Titled Douluo couldn't solve, and you, a mere youngster, say you can cure it just like that?
So it wasn't that Dugu Yan refused to believe him; it was reality that made it hard for her to accept, even when Gu Xuan said the words.
Upon hearing this question, Dugu Yan even forgot to question how Gu Xuan knew she was poisoned.
Although she was a Little Poison Girl, the members of the Royal Fighting Team only knew that the poison was an inherent part of her Spirit. As the owner of the Spirit, how could Dugu Yan herself be poisoned?
Moreover, this secret was the one thing her Dugu Family least wanted the World to know, or else it would become a weakness to use against Dugu Bo.
Now, because of a single sentence from Gu Xuan, Dugu Yan almost forgot how Gu Xuan could possibly know about this matter.
The more she thought about it, the more terrifying it became... P.S.: Typos will be fixed after posting.
I'm numb. The last chapter was revised three times before it could be posted. I won't dare write intimate scenes between couples anymore; it's too torturous. The censorship is like a ghost now; I've been completely spooked.
Since starting the book, three or four chapters have been reviewed. I'll stick to being more pure from now on, alright?
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However, from another perspective, if Gu Xuan could discern that she was poisoned merely based on his usual understanding and the few words he learned from her, then wasn't that also a testament and affirmation of Gu Xuan's ability?
Nevertheless, Dugu Yan still wanted to know the truth: whether Gu Xuan had learned this news from others or if he had deduced it himself.
Although it was unlikely that Gu Xuan knew this secret from someone else, given that Dugu Bo would never allow anyone who knew his secret to exist, nothing is absolute, and Dugu Yan needed to confirm.
Suppressing the indescribable emotions in her heart, Dugu Yan looked up, met Gu Xuan's gaze, and asked word by word, "How did you know about this?"
Naturally, Gu Xuan couldn't say he was a Transmigrator with the advantage of foreknowledge. He had already prepared his explanation. He gently flicked Dugu Yan's Delicate Nose and said softly,
"Of course, I figured it out. Did you think my physical contact with you was just to take advantage of you? Do you remember that time I read your palm?"
"I bet you were thinking back then if I was deliberately touching your hand, right?"
Hearing Gu Xuan's words, Dugu Yan's pretty face flushed slightly, as if recalling the scene from back then. Then she thought, was Gu Xuan's closeness to her back then to confirm her physical condition?
Thinking this, Dugu Yan was filled with emotion. She had initially thought Gu Xuan was just taking advantage of her, but she never expected such profound meaning.
In fact, wasn't Gu Xuan just taking advantage? These were all just excuses, not only allowing Dugu Yan to be moved by herself but also reasonably explaining his previous actions and why he knew she was deeply poisoned.
Gu Xuan continued, "From a young age, I followed an Expert to learn Alchemy and Pharmacology. Although I can't compare to his profound Dao now, I have inherited his true teachings and can even infer other things from one point."
Gu Xuan wasn't bragging about this at all. He had thoroughly learned all of Yang Wudi's true teachings, and with the knowledge from two Worlds, he could infer many things and even do better than Yang Wudi.
If there was a drawback, it was just as Gu Xuan himself said: he might not have Yang Wudi's extensive experience.
"After more than a month of getting along, I was able to conclude that there was a problem with your body, and it's related to your Spirit, possibly even inherited from your parents, or even Senior Dugu," Gu Xuan said, holding her waist, a hint of heartache in his voice.
Seemingly sensing Gu Xuan's emotions and believing his explanation, she also leaned on Gu Xuan's shoulder with a touch of sadness.
"I won't hide it from you anymore; you already know anyway. My body is indeed poisoned, and this poison is the Green Scaled Snake Poison." Leaning on Gu Xuan's shoulder, Dugu Yan began to confide in him the secret she had always hidden in her heart.
She now had absolute trust in Gu Xuan, not only because of their relationship but also because of Gu Xuan's words: 'Your poison, I can cure.'
Since Gu Xuan could determine that she was poisoned from their daily interactions, he naturally wouldn't have said that without basis.
Dugu Yan continued, "Success is the Green Scaled Snake, and failure is also the Green Scaled Snake. It was fortunate for Grandpa to Break Through to the Titled Douluo Realm in his lifetime, but it was also unfortunate, because when he Broke Through to a higher Realm, this inherited Green Scaled Snake Poison became even more powerful. My parents unfortunately died because the treatment was not timely."
Hearing these words, Gu Xuan gently patted Dugu Yan's back, offering her some silent comfort.
Then Gu Xuan slowly said, "Yanzi, don't worry, you have me now. I already have a way to solve your Green Scaled Snake Poison. Even if it means going through countless hardships, I won't let such a thing happen again."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan tightly wrapped her arms around Gu Xuan's waist and back, as if to merge him into her body. An indescribable sense of trust erupted in Dugu Yan's heart; she firmly believed that Gu Xuan would not lie to her.
Looking up at Gu Xuan, Dugu Yan asked, "Then what is the bad news you mentioned?"
Hearing this, Gu Xuan's face showed some guilt, and he slowly said, "The bad news is that I currently cannot find the medicinal herbs needed to help you detoxify."
"I believe you have a deep understanding of the terrifying nature of the Green Scaled Snake Poison. Although I have a way to help you detoxify, those medicinal herbs are not easy to find. Even within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, not many can be found."
At this point, Gu Xuan looked at Dugu Yan with determination and said softly, "But don't worry, I will do my utmost to use the power of the Sect to find the medicinal herbs for you."
"The reason I'm telling you now that I can detoxify you is also because I'm afraid you might lose hope."
Hearing these words, Dugu Yan was deeply moved, her eyes red as she looked at Gu Xuan, "Little Xuan... I... I really don't know how to repay you, I..."
Gu Xuan blocked her small mouth and said gently, "You are the person I like. What are you talking about repaying?"
Hearing this, Dugu Yan also felt that she already owed Gu Xuan something, and not just a little. After all, Gu Xuan had been very concerned about her from the beginning, silently giving to her.
Thinking back now, she had known Yu Tianheng for so long, but how could he compare to Gu Xuan's thoughtfulness and gentleness? How could he be as meticulous as Gu Xuan?
They had only known each other for less than a month, and Gu Xuan had already done so much for her.
Mobilizing Sect resources? These words sounded very cool, sounding only pleasant to the ear, but Dugu Yan knew that the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was not Gu Xuan's alone, even though his grandfather was one of the two great guardians of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
But Gu Xuan was actually willing to use Sect resources for her? What kind of feelings could lead to such a degree?
Now she felt that one of Gu Xuan's sayings was very true: "Wishing to buy osmanthus and drink wine together, it's ultimately not like a youthful journey. Ten thousand years is too long; if you want to love, seize this summer."
Gu Xuan could give so much to her; should she still hesitate?
At this moment, Gu Xuan sighed slightly and continued, "It's a pity. If we could find any one of the Three Great Treasure Basins, it would be enough to solve the problem of medicinal herbs for your detoxification. Perhaps we could even try to treat Senior Dugu's poison."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan was slightly stunned, then her face lit up with joy, "Really? Does such a place truly exist in this World?"
Gu Xuan nodded firmly and replied, "Naturally, it does. However, such treasure lands are naturally formed, taking a thousand years to take shape and ten thousand years to become a treasure. At least, I haven't found any records in the past few hundred years of history, which shows the difficulty of finding such a place."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's joyful expression gradually faded. Since Gu Xuan said so, the chances of finding it were indeed not high.
But it was good nonetheless; at least she had a glimmer of hope. Her poison was not without a chance of being resolved, and her grandfather's poison was not incurable.
PS: Typos will be corrected after initial Chapter 55: Oscar Statuette (Seeking Collection, Recommendation Tickets, Monthly Passes!)
Having hope is always better than constant despair. Since childhood, Dugu Yan had been tormented by the pain of the Green Scaled Snake Poison, resulting in her first two spirit rings being oriented toward the support type.
Because her body could not withstand such intense toxins, although her first two Spirit Abilities had decent support capabilities, they greatly reduced her strength.
If her first two Spirit Abilities were also attack-type poison Spirit Abilities, then her current Green Scaled Snake Poison would be even more terrifying, and her strength increase would be far more substantial.
But Dugu Yan has a saying: Success is due to the Green Scaled Snake, and failure is also due to the Green Scaled Snake. It was precisely because of the Green Scaled Snake Spirit that she possessed unparalleled powerful toxins, but it was also because of this that she suffered immense torment.
Although medicinal ingredients were hard to find, and the Treasure Land was even harder to locate, Dugu Yan still held onto a glimmer of hope.
Leaning against Gu Xuan's chest, Dugu Yan whispered, "Can you give me some information about the Treasure Land? My grandfather is a Titled Douluo after all. Although he can't compare to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Intelligence Network, he is powerful and can search places others cannot go. Maybe we'll find it someday?"
Listening to Dugu Yan's words, Gu Xuan felt a pang of sympathy but was also incredibly excited, because he intended to use this method, pretending to mention the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well information casually.
Having followed Dugu Bo since childhood, Dugu Yan had naturally been to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, even if not many times. She definitely had an impression of that spectacle, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. As long as he mentioned it, Dugu Yan would surely realize it.
As for Dugu Yan knowing that there was something inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well that could detoxify her after he revealed it, Gu Xuan was not worried at all. They had been together for over a month, and their relationship was now established.
Whether based on her character or their relationship, Dugu Yan could not possibly keep the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well all to herself.
If Dugu Bo were here instead, he might potentially do that, but Dugu Yan definitely wouldn't. Otherwise, did she think Gu Xuan had been acting as the Wealth-Scattering Boy for so long for nothing?
Even if Gu Xuan ended up being blind and judging the wrong person, he wasn't afraid, because he had long prepared a backup plan.
If Dugu Yan really told Dugu Bo, and that old fellow intended to cause trouble by concealing the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Gu Xuan had plenty of ways to deal with him.
Gu Xuan was not a lone wolf now, unlike many characters in fan fiction novels who dare to confront Dugu Bo despite their humble origins.
The reason why people chose to trust Tang San, besides his genuine ability, was that he had a Titled Douluo father.
Why the hell would a nobody like you negotiate terms with him? Because you're old? Because you don't bathe?
But Gu Xuan wasn't a lone wolf. He had the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School backing him. At worst, he could just say that old Dugu Bo was dishonest, fabricate a good reason, and have the Sect's two Guardian Deities plus Ning Fengzhi directly intervene with force.
Gu Xuan didn't believe that two Level 96 Super Douluo combined with a peak Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda couldn't take down the weakest Dugu Bo.
Your poison is unparalleled, capable of slaughtering everyone until only Titled Douluo remain, but the prerequisite is that you must be alive to release the poison.
Moreover, Dugu Bo didn't recognize the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well at all; otherwise, he would have long utilized the things inside to become a Dominant Figure.
Of course, these plans were only for if Dugu Bo, that old man, was stubborn. To be honest, the current Gu Xuan truly didn't want to go that far.
After all, he genuinely had feelings for Dugu Yan now. If it really came to that point, he and Dugu Yan would likely be over.
After all, the disgrace of killing her grandfather is an unforgivable enmity. Dugu Yan might be a little Naive and Sweet, but she isn't Blinded by Love. She wouldn't be able to love you passionately if you slaughtered her grandfather.
Even if she were subdued by your Kingly Dominance Aura, and she truly continued to love you, it might only be for future revenge. If it really came to that, Gu Xuan definitely wouldn't gamble with the so-called Kingly Dominance Aura.
Moreover, if Dugu Yan grew up in the future, wouldn't she just become the next Dugu Bo?
So if it truly came to that point, Gu Xuan would only be able to... He wasn't a Holy Mother. Given the conditions, he had to eliminate all hidden dangers.
Of course, the premise for all of this was that old Dugu Bo was ungrateful. Naturally, that possibility wasn't high, as he wasn't an idiot.
Even if he knew the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well contained something that could detoxify, he wouldn't recognize it. Was he going to kidnap Gu Xuan?
Dugu Bo wasn't that stupid. It might be possible if he were alone, but Dugu Yan was also involved. If he kidnapped Gu Xuan and faced the wrath of the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the grandfather and granddaughter duo could forget about living a normal life for the rest of their days.
Furthermore, Gu Xuan and Dugu Yan were currently dating. Taking everything into consideration, Dugu Bo would certainly make the optimal choice.
These thoughts flashed through his mind, and Gu Xuan explained to Dugu Yan, "Of course. Senior Dugu is a Titled Douluo, so he can naturally go to more places, and the chances will be greater."
Saying this, Gu Xuan first described the characteristics of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well: "One Treasure Land is named the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Naturally formed by heaven and earth, its spring eyes are twin-born: one is Extreme Ice, and the other is Extreme Fire. It not only possesses Heaven-Defying Creation but is also a rare sight to behold. It is said that the medicinal ingredients growing within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well can even become the legendary Immortal Grade Herbs. If you could find it..."
Before Gu Xuan finished speaking, he saw Dugu Yan's expression freeze. Her jade hands couldn't help but tightly grip Gu Xuan's pectoral muscles, causing him a slight pang of pain.
Gu Xuan asked worriedly, "What's wrong? Are you uncomfortable somewhere?"
Hearing Gu Xuan's words, Dugu Yan snapped out of her daze and said incredulously, "Did you just say Twin Spring Eyes? One ice and one fire?"
Gu Xuan nodded, looking confused, and said, "That's right. This Treasure Land is called the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. If you can find it, there's a very high chance it contains medicinal ingredients capable of resolving your snake poison."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's eyes and expression gradually shifted from initial daze to surprise and excitement, and finally, elation.
She continuously murmured, "Twin Spring Eyes, one ice, one fire, Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well... Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, isn't my grandfather's Medicinal Garden exactly like that? Could that be the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?!"
Since Dugu Yan was sitting on his lap, Gu Xuan naturally heard her murmuring. Upon hearing it, Gu Xuan looked at Dugu Yan with an expression of disbelief, unable to resist cupping her face, and excitedly asked, "What did you say? What Medicinal Garden?!"
With Gu Xuan acting this way, the excitement on Dugu Yan's face immediately burst forth. With her face cupped by Gu Xuan, she immediately gave him a stamp!
"Little Xuan! I... I might know where the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is!" Dugu Yan's voice trembled slightly.
That was the excitement and joy experienced after first despairing, then gaining hope, then losing hope, and finally having hope reappear.
Gu Xuan's face was full of disbelief at this moment, looking as if he was saying, "How is this possible? That's a Treasure Gathering Basin! You knew about it just because I mentioned it?"
Gu Xuan himself didn't realize that his acting skills were good enough to win the Oscar Statuette, because he had fully immersed himself in the emotion.
Although it felt a bit like deceiving Dugu Yan and caused him guilt, this was for their future blissful life! Gu Xuan silently thought that he would compensate Yanzi with a few hundred million later and beg for forgiveness... PS: Typos will be corrected in a later update.
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