Chapter 23: Dugu Bo Discovered Something Was Wrong with His Granddaughter!
Most of the content written in Ye Yu's notebook focused on analysis and reasoning, compiled after reading various related books in order to solve the green phosphorus poison.
In the end, the solution turned out to be surprisingly simple.
According to Ye Yu's research, the green phosphorus poison found in Spirit Masters of the Green Phosphorus Snake was due to the intense toxicity of the Green Phosphorus Snake spirit itself. After spirit possession, the toxin remained in the Spirit Master's body.
However, there was no place within the body to properly store the toxin. Over time, as the Green Phosphorus Snake's poison continued to accumulate within the Spirit Master's muscles and bones, it eventually led to a hereditary illness known as green phosphorus poisoning.
So, as long as a method could be found to safely store the green phosphorus toxin within the body, the problem would be resolved.
But how could the Green Phosphorus Snake Spirit Master's body store the toxin?
The answer: soul bones.
Fused soul bones exist within the body but are not true parts of the Spirit Master's skeleton.
Therefore, using them to store green phosphorus poison wouldn't cause much harm.
As long as it's not the head soul bone, in theory, all limb and torso bones were suitable. Though there might be some limits, external soul bones were particularly ideal due to their ability to evolve endlessly alongside the Spirit Master's cultivation. They might even be able to store the green phosphorus poison permanently.
After reading this section, Dugu Yan's heroic and beautiful face lit up with excitement and joy. Her jade-like hands trembled slightly as she held the notebook.
"Yes! This way, the green phosphorus poison that has plagued our Bilin family can finally be resolved!"
Ye Yu had not only analyzed the true nature of green phosphorus poison but also provided a fully rational and feasible solution with soul bone storage.
Dugu Yan's green eyes turned red with emotion, and she couldn't help but throw herself into Ye Yu's arms again, her voice choked with gratitude.
"Ye Yu, thank you!"
"Thank you for finding a way to save our family from the curse of the green phosphorus poison!"
"You're welcome—you're my girlfriend, after all."
"As your man, how could I stand by and watch you suffer?"
Ye Yu gently stroked Dugu Yan's violet hair and smiled tenderly.
"But unfortunately, my current strength is too limited."
"Otherwise, I'd go out and hunt a soul beast just to find you a suitable soul bone!"
As if remembering something, Ye Yu sighed in frustration, visibly blaming himself.
Dugu Yan hurriedly comforted him.
"Ye Yu, just discovering a cure for our family's poison is already incredible!"
"Soul bones are treasures that even the powerful may not obtain easily. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."
"If you really help us solve the green phosphorus poison, I'm sure Grandpa will agree to let us be together."
But as she said it, Dugu Yan still felt uncertain.
No matter whether her grandfather agreed or not—
She had already chosen Ye Yu and would never give up!
If Grandpa insisted on opposing it, then she would make him agree—even if it meant risking her life!
Dugu Yan silently made up her mind.
"Yanyan, I understand." Ye Yu gave a faint smile.
"But regarding soul bones, I've recently begun to notice some patterns. I'm not sure they're accurate yet..."
Thanks to his past life's knowledge, Ye Yu understood the hidden mechanics behind soul bone drops.
The probability of soul bone drops largely depended on two factors:
First was the bloodline level of the soul beast.
Before a soul beast reached 100,000 years of cultivation, the higher its bloodline, the greater the chance of it dropping a soul bone.
Second was the state of death.
A soul beast that dies willingly, or one slain while consumed by anger, resentment, or unwillingness—any intense negative emotion—has a much higher chance of producing a soul bone.
These two factors could even stack.
But Ye Yu didn't write this information in his notebook.
He planned to keep it as a hidden trump card.
Although he had won over Dugu Yan and presented a solution to the poison,
whether Dugu Bo would approve of him was still uncertain.
If Dugu Bo insisted on holding onto hatred or even threatened to kill him,
then Ye Yu would use the soul bone probability method to stabilize him.
If even that failed…
He would have no choice but to walk away from Dugu Yan, however reluctantly.
As long as Dugu Bo was willing to make a deal, Ye Yu could temporarily swallow his pride.
After confessing to Dugu Yan, Ye Yu officially became her boyfriend.
Deeply loved by her, he vowed never to leave her.
He would stay by her side—until death.
However, as the night deepened, the two reluctantly parted.
On the side, Ye Lingling remained unusually silent, her head always lowered, even colder than usual.
After separating, Dugu Yan returned home and immediately hung Ye Yu's painting on the wall across from her bed.
Her heart was full of happiness and sweetness.
Meanwhile, after spending time cultivating in the Yin-Yang Ice and Fire Eyes, Dugu Bo—slender and slightly hunched, with long green hair and dressed in a green robe—returned once again to Heaven Dou Imperial City.
He had decided to stay at Dugu Mansion for a while to spend time with his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.
Back then, he had devoted himself to cultivation in order to break through to Titled Douluo.
Even when his own son, Dugu Xin, died from green phosphorus poisoning,
he had not attended the funeral, as he was on the verge of a breakthrough.
Afterward, learning of his son's death, he was overwhelmed with grief.
Now, for the sake of his only remaining family member—his granddaughter Dugu Yan—
Dugu Bo doted on her beyond measure. He feared she would melt if held in his mouth, or fall if cradled in his hand.
"Yanyan, Grandpa is back!"
Because the Bilin family was small—just Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan—
the Dugu Mansion had only a few maids and servants.
Upon returning, Dugu Bo strolled in with one hand behind his back and a rare smile on his gloomy face.
"Reporting to Master, the young miss has gone to class at the Royal Academy," a maid respectfully informed him.
"Gone to class?"
Dugu Bo felt a tinge of disappointment, but it wasn't unexpected.
He had spent so long cultivating in the medicinal garden that he had lost track of time.
It was morning now—naturally, his granddaughter would be at the Royal Academy.
Still, curious about her recent life, Dugu Bo entered Dugu Yan's room to look around.
There, he immediately noticed the painting Ye Yu had given her, now hung prominently on the wall—and was instantly stunned.
"This likeness… it's almost too perfect."
"Who could've painted something so realistic?"
Though he served as a guest elder for the Heaven Dou royal family after being rescued by Prince Xuexing from the Spirit Hall's pursuit,
Dugu Bo had never seen such skill even in the Imperial Palace.
Which court painter could capture a person so vividly?
His curiosity stirred.
He decided to ask Dugu Yan about it once she returned.
That night—
"Grandpa, you're back!"
Dugu Yan returned late.
Dugu Bo, who had been waiting all day, was slightly annoyed.
In the past, she always returned before dusk. Why was she so late today?
But seeing her cheeks flushed, speaking shyly—
She claimed she had gone shopping with Ye Lingling and lost track of time.
Unwilling to press her further, Dugu Bo simply nodded.
Still…
As her grandfather…
He had a nagging feeling—
Something wasn't right. Something was very wrong.
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