Chapter 78: The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in Sunset Forest, Bibi Dong and Dugu Bo
Chapter 78: The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in Sunset Forest, Bibi Dong and Dugu Bo
Night receded, and the first light of dawn appeared.
Deep within Sunset Forest, greenery flourished.
Towering ancient trees blotted out the sky, and vines coiled like giant pythons.
Inside a hidden mountain cave.
A man with green hair sat cross-legged on a giant rock, faint poisonous mist swirling around him.
The mist was an eerie dark green, and wherever it passed, even the rock surfaces corroded, forming subtle indentations.
Suddenly, his eyes snapped open!
His pupils were the same dark green, gleaming with dangerous light in the dim cave.
"Who dares trespass on my territory?!"
His Spirit, the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor, instantly materialized around him.
Simultaneously, an Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor as large as a small mountain burst through the rock wall halfway up the mountain.
"BOOM!!!"
The serpentine body coiled and writhed, its scales reflecting a cold, metallic luster in the morning light.
Its venomous fangs were bared, droplets of crystalline venom falling to the ground with a sizzle, corroding pit after pit.
Dugu Bo stood atop the serpent’s head, his robes fluttering in the wind.
His gaze was sharp as lightning, scanning the surroundings.
"Who dares trespass on Dugu Bo’s territory? Show yourselves!"
His furious roar echoed through the valley.
From deep within the dense forest, three figures slowly emerged.
Leading them was Bibi Dong, clad in a luxurious black gown.
Her steps were unhurried, as if she were not intruding on another’s domain but strolling through her own garden.
Her long gown trailed through the grass yet remained spotless.
In her hand, she held the scepter symbolizing the Supreme Pontiff’s authority, its top gem swirling with a dim luster in the dawn light.
Beside her, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan covered his mouth with a light chuckle, his elegant orchid-finger gesture raised.
Ghost DouluoGui Mei followed silently on the other side.
He was completely shrouded in a black robe, like a flickering shadow.
"Old Poison, long time no see. Still reeking of poison everywhere, truly disgusting~"
Chrysanthemum Douluo’s voice carried obvious mockery.
He and Dugu Bo had old grievances; not exchanging barbs upon meeting made him uncomfortable.
"It’s you? Chrysanthemum Yue Guan!"
Dugu Bo snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping over Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
When his eyes fell upon Bibi Dong, his pupils abruptly contracted.
"Spirit HallSupreme Pontiff Bibi Dong!"
His voice was low, carrying an incredulous shock.
"What are you doing here?"
Three Titled Douluos!
Although Dugu Bo prided himself on his unparalleled poison skills, facing three opponents of the same level head-on offered no chance of victory.
Moreover, one of them was this unfathomably deep Supreme Pontiff.
Bibi Dong ignored the tension between Chrysanthemum Douluo and Dugu Bo.
She raised her eyes, her gaze piercing Dugu Bo directly, her voice cold as ice as she said:
"Dugu Bo, do you want your granddaughter to live?"
"What did you say?!"
That single sentence ignited Dugu Bo’s mind.
His face instantly contorted, and the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor let out a deafening hiss.
Poisonous mist explosively spread, the surrounding vegetation withering and decaying at a visible rate.
"What have you done to Yan Yan?!"
He practically roared, his eyes bloodshot.
He only had this one granddaughter, whom he cherished as his own life!
Anyone who dared touch Yan Yan, he would fight to the death, even if it was the Spirit HallSupreme Pontiff!
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Poison Douluo simultaneously released their spirit power, preparing to act.
Bibi Dong’s expression remained unchanged.
"Your granddaughter Dugu Yan remains at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, safe and sound."
Her tone was flat: "No one has touched her."
"..."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo’s tense body relaxed slightly, but his vigilance did not diminish in the slightest.
Poison mist still swirled around him, the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor raising its head and flicking its tongue, ready to launch a fatal strike at any moment.
"Then what exactly is your purpose?"
He asked in a deep voice, his gaze locking onto Bibi Dong like a venomous snake.
Dugu Bo did not believe that the esteemed Spirit HallSupreme Pontiff would seek him out for no reason.
The corner of Bibi Dong’s lips curved into a meaningful arc.
"Simple."
She enunciated each word clearly, her voice echoing throughout the valley.
"I need you to join the Spirit Hall and pledge loyalty to me."
"Impossible!"
Dugu Bo refused without a second thought.
He, Dugu Bo, had always been arrogant and unruly, accustomed to acting alone. How could he possibly submit to another?
Especially to a behemoth like the Spirit Hall; entering it would likely mean the end of his freedom.
However, Bibi Dong’s next words froze his expression instantly.
"Do you not want to cure the poison in your granddaughter’s body?"
"!!!"
Dugu Bo’s body jolted violently, the Jade Phosphor Snake Emperor beneath his feet swaying with the movement.
He stared fixedly at Bibi Dong, his eyes flashing with shock, suspicion, and a trace of barely suppressed hope.
He had studied poison techniques his entire life, tried countless methods, yet could never clear the toxins from his Yan Yan’s body.
It had almost become his Heart Demon.
Now, Bibi Dong actually said she could cure the poison?
"You... what did you say?"
His voice was somewhat hoarse.
Bibi Dong took a step forward, lightly tapping her scepter on the ground.
"I don’t like repeating myself."
"As long as you join the Spirit Hall and pledge loyalty to me, I can not only ensure your granddaughter lives, but also resolve the toxins within her body, allowing her to Cultivate and live like a normal girl."
"..."
Dugu Bo fell silent.
Mountain winds blew, stirring the churning poison mist.
Standing atop the serpent’s head, his green hair danced wildly in the wind.
On one side, his dignity and freedom; on the other, his granddaughter’s life and future.
The answer to this choice had long been clear.
He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his gaze was filled with determination.
"Fine! I agree!"
He gritted his teeth, the words forced out from between them.
"But you must keep your word!"
"If anything happens to Yan Yan, I, Dugu Bo, will make the Spirit Hall pay the price, even if it costs me my life!"
Bibi Dong curved the corner of her mouth.
A-Qing was indeed right; this old poisoner Dugu Bo truly valued his granddaughter more than his own life.
Dugu Bo, whom the Spirit Hall once found difficult to recruit, had yielded so easily.
"A wise choice."
She turned, her long gown tracing an elegant arc.
"Now, take me to your Herb Garden."
"!!!"
Dugu Bo’s heart shook violently.
She even knew about the Herb Garden?
Then the existence of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was probably no secret either.
He gave Bibi Dong a deep look, a sense of powerlessness rising within him.
Before this Supreme Pontiff, he seemed to have no secrets at all.
"Follow me..."
He retracted his Jade Phosphor Snake EmperorSpirit.
After landing, Dugu Bo turned and walked deeper into Sunset Forest.
His back was slightly hunched, as if he had aged several years in an instant.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo exchanged a glance, both finding it unbelievable.
Especially Chrysanthemum Douluo, who had dealt with Dugu Bo before, never expected that troublesome old poisoner to submit to the Supreme Pontiff so easily.
Bibi Dong signaled for the two to follow, and the three of them proceeded deeper into the forest with Dugu Bo.
They passed through layers of poisonous barriers.
Those deadly poisonous mists, fatal to ordinary people, were like nothing before three Titled Douluos.
Chrysanthemum Douluo even casually scattered a few flower petals, purifying the poison mist and creating a safe area.
After roughly half an hour, the view suddenly opened up.
A peculiar valley where ice and fire intertwined came into view.
(End of Chapter)
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