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Looking at Dugu Bo, who seemed to be betting everything, Sun Zhongjing knew that this pledge of allegiance wasn't for himself alone. It also included his clan, even though said clan now consisted of only him and his granddaughter.
"Very well. Seeing your sincerity..." he sighed, seemingly agreeing with great reluctance.
Dugu Bo was overjoyed. In this world, it was not a shameful matter for the weak to submit to the strong. It was just a matter of becoming a subordinate. As long as there were benefits to be gained, what was wrong with that? Countless people were desperate for such an opportunity.
"As it happens, this old man has also been planning to establish a sect to pass down my life's teachings. Since that's the case, you can be the first member of my Medicine King Sect," Sun Zhongjing said.
"Medicine King Sect?!"
Dugu Bo thought of the medical clinic's name, Medicine King Hall, and immediately understood that this new boss of his had likely intended to establish a sect long ago. He had merely arrived at the right time and happened to be chosen.
He had to admit, his luck was truly good. At any other time, even if he had wanted to become a subordinate, they might not have let him join.
"The Medicine King Sect is only just being established. It doesn't even have a sect residency and hasn't officially begun recruiting disciples. However, with your strength, you can serve as an elder in my Medicine King Sect," Sun Zhongjing said.
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
Dugu Bo immediately kowtowed. After all, if a new member like him was made an elder, then there was no doubt who the Sect Master was. It had to be its founder, Sun Zhongjing.
"Rise."
Sun Zhongjing nodded, and Dugu Bo felt an invisible force lift him to his feet.
"Sect Master, about that Poison Pill Method..." Just as he stood up, Dugu Bo began to speak with a fawning expression, but then trailed off. Though he didn't finish his sentence, his meaning was clear. Sun Zhongjing, of course, understood. He nodded and said, "Since you are now a member of my Medicine King Sect, you are one of our own. That being the case, I shall teach you this Poison Pill Method!"
With that, Sun Zhongjing pressed two fingers to the center of Dugu Bo's brow, transmitting the secrets of the Poison Pill Method to him with his Spiritual Power.
Receiving a vast amount of information, Dugu Bo closed his eyes and began to silently digest it.
A moment later, Dugu Bo opened his eyes again, his face filled with excitement. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Wonderful! Wonderful! So such a method exists! I never imagined such a secret method existed in this world. With this Poison Pill Method, my Dugu Clan will never again be troubled by the potent poison. In fact, we can even use the poison to advance our cultivation! Simply marvelous!"
He was so excited he was becoming incoherent.
"Sect Master!"
Once his excitement subsided, Dugu Bo looked at Sun Zhongjing again and bowed deeply. He said with utmost sincerity, "Words cannot express my gratitude for this great kindness! From now on, this old man will go through fire and water for you, without hesitation!"
Sun Zhongjing calmly accepted his bow, then reached out to help him up. He said, "The potent poison accumulated in your body is extremely dense. In the past, this was an enormous danger to you. But now, it will be of great benefit. You only need to condense the poison that has built up over many years into a Poison Pill, and your level will surely see a great increase! At that time, returning to Level 91, or even advancing by two or three levels, will not be impossible."
Although Dugu Bo had one Spirit Ring stripped away, he was already a Titled Douluo long before that. Thus, even with only eight Spirit Rings, he was still a Titled Douluo. At most, he would be at a slight disadvantage in the future, having only eight Spirit Abilities while others had nine. Furthermore, he would be unable to obtain a tenth Spirit Ring to break through to the God-level.
But this was nothing to Dugu Bo. After all, there were countless people in the world, but how many could achieve godhood?
This old man was quite self-aware; he knew it was impossible for him to achieve godhood. Thus, losing a Spirit Ring and being unable to break through to the God-level had no impact on him whatsoever. In fact, if he could reach Level 96 in this lifetime, he would be ecstatic.
A Level 99 Limit Douluo was an unreachable existence for him, let alone someone at the God-level. In his mind, it was an extremely distant concept.
So, upon hearing that he could increase his soul power by two or three levels after condensing the Poison Pill, Dugu Bo's old face instantly blossomed into a wide smile. One had to know that after becoming a Titled Douluo, every single level-up was extremely difficult. To be able to advance two or three levels at once was, in his opinion, a monumental improvement.
"However, precisely because the potent poison in your body is so profound, you will need some medicinal materials as assistance to condense the Poison Pill..." Sun Zhongjing beat around the bush, finally revealing his true intentions.
"That's simple."
As expected, Dugu Bo didn't suspect a thing. He immediately said that many years ago, he had accidentally found a peculiar place. Its environment was very special, and many strange plants grew everywhere. There were also many precious and rare medicinal herbs, all of which were incredibly old!
Upon hearing this, Sun Zhongjing immediately "became interested." He said, "I see... It seems the fact that your poison has been suppressed to this extent is likely related to that peculiar place."
"From the moment I first saw you, I noticed that given the severity of the toxin's invasion of your body, you logically should have died long ago. Yet, you are still alive and well, at most suffering some physical pain."
"This old man originally thought you must have consumed some heavenly treasure or rare immortal herb to have survived until now. It now seems that the suppression of your poison is absolutely related to that peculiar place," Sun Zhongjing said with great earnestness.
Dugu Bo looked enlightened and immediately offered to take his Sect Master to see the place. He also said that if the place proved useful for the sect's development, the Sect Master could use it as he wished. He was very generous in both his words and his attitude.
He was so generous not only because he didn't know the true value of the place, but primarily because Sun Zhongjing had imparted the Poison Pill Method to him, resolving his clan's hereditary problem. This meant his descendants would no longer be tormented by the potent poison of their Martial Soul.
In Dugu Bo's eyes, this was a kindness so great he could probably never repay it in this lifetime. It was just a medicine garden; if the Sect Master found it to his liking, he was welcome to it.
As for Dugu Bo's enthusiastic invitation, Sun Zhongjing naturally didn't play coy and refuse. After all, his objective from the very beginning was that exact medicine garden. Although with his strength, he could have seized it by force, doing so would shatter his persona.
Whether it was his main body, Ye Cheng, or his Personas of Neptune and Sun Zhongjing, none of the three were the type to forcibly seize someone else's medicine garden.
Besides, when there was a better way to acquire it, why resort to robbery?
Consider the current situation: Sun Zhongjing had not only gained a Titled Douluo-level subordinate, but the medicine garden was also being offered to him on a silver platter. He reaped benefits while also earning a good reputation. What's not to like?
(end of chapter)
Looking at Dugu Bo, who seemed to be betting everything, Sun Zhongjing knew that this pledge of allegiance wasn't for himself alone. It also included his clan, even though said clan now consisted of only him and his granddaughter.
"Very well. Seeing your sincerity..." he sighed, seemingly agreeing with great reluctance.
Dugu Bo was overjoyed. In this world, it was not a shameful matter for the weak to submit to the strong. It was just a matter of becoming a subordinate. As long as there were benefits to be gained, what was wrong with that? Countless people were desperate for such an opportunity.
"As it happens, this old man has also been planning to establish a sect to pass down my life's teachings. Since that's the case, you can be the first member of my Medicine King Sect," Sun Zhongjing said.
"Medicine King Sect?!"
Dugu Bo thought of the medical clinic's name, Medicine King Hall, and immediately understood that this new boss of his had likely intended to establish a sect long ago. He had merely arrived at the right time and happened to be chosen.
He had to admit, his luck was truly good. At any other time, even if he had wanted to become a subordinate, they might not have let him join.
"The Medicine King Sect is only just being established. It doesn't even have a sect residency and hasn't officially begun recruiting disciples. However, with your strength, you can serve as an elder in my Medicine King Sect," Sun Zhongjing said.
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
Dugu Bo immediately kowtowed. After all, if a new member like him was made an elder, then there was no doubt who the Sect Master was. It had to be its founder, Sun Zhongjing.
"Rise."
Sun Zhongjing nodded, and Dugu Bo felt an invisible force lift him to his feet.
"Sect Master, about that Poison Pill Method..." Just as he stood up, Dugu Bo began to speak with a fawning expression, but then trailed off. Though he didn't finish his sentence, his meaning was clear. Sun Zhongjing, of course, understood. He nodded and said, "Since you are now a member of my Medicine King Sect, you are one of our own. That being the case, I shall teach you this Poison Pill Method!"
With that, Sun Zhongjing pressed two fingers to the center of Dugu Bo's brow, transmitting the secrets of the Poison Pill Method to him with his Spiritual Power.
Receiving a vast amount of information, Dugu Bo closed his eyes and began to silently digest it.
A moment later, Dugu Bo opened his eyes again, his face filled with excitement. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Wonderful! Wonderful! So such a method exists! I never imagined such a secret method existed in this world. With this Poison Pill Method, my Dugu Clan will never again be troubled by the potent poison. In fact, we can even use the poison to advance our cultivation! Simply marvelous!"
He was so excited he was becoming incoherent.
"Sect Master!"
Once his excitement subsided, Dugu Bo looked at Sun Zhongjing again and bowed deeply. He said with utmost sincerity, "Words cannot express my gratitude for this great kindness! From now on, this old man will go through fire and water for you, without hesitation!"
Sun Zhongjing calmly accepted his bow, then reached out to help him up. He said, "The potent poison accumulated in your body is extremely dense. In the past, this was an enormous danger to you. But now, it will be of great benefit. You only need to condense the poison that has built up over many years into a Poison Pill, and your level will surely see a great increase! At that time, returning to Level 91, or even advancing by two or three levels, will not be impossible."
Although Dugu Bo had one Spirit Ring stripped away, he was already a Titled Douluo long before that. Thus, even with only eight Spirit Rings, he was still a Titled Douluo. At most, he would be at a slight disadvantage in the future, having only eight Spirit Abilities while others had nine. Furthermore, he would be unable to obtain a tenth Spirit Ring to break through to the God-level.
But this was nothing to Dugu Bo. After all, there were countless people in the world, but how many could achieve godhood?
This old man was quite self-aware; he knew it was impossible for him to achieve godhood. Thus, losing a Spirit Ring and being unable to break through to the God-level had no impact on him whatsoever. In fact, if he could reach Level 96 in this lifetime, he would be ecstatic.
A Level 99 Limit Douluo was an unreachable existence for him, let alone someone at the God-level. In his mind, it was an extremely distant concept.
So, upon hearing that he could increase his soul power by two or three levels after condensing the Poison Pill, Dugu Bo's old face instantly blossomed into a wide smile. One had to know that after becoming a Titled Douluo, every single level-up was extremely difficult. To be able to advance two or three levels at once was, in his opinion, a monumental improvement.
"However, precisely because the potent poison in your body is so profound, you will need some medicinal materials as assistance to condense the Poison Pill..." Sun Zhongjing beat around the bush, finally revealing his true intentions.
"That's simple."
As expected, Dugu Bo didn't suspect a thing. He immediately said that many years ago, he had accidentally found a peculiar place. Its environment was very special, and many strange plants grew everywhere. There were also many precious and rare medicinal herbs, all of which were incredibly old!
Upon hearing this, Sun Zhongjing immediately "became interested." He said, "I see... It seems the fact that your poison has been suppressed to this extent is likely related to that peculiar place."
"From the moment I first saw you, I noticed that given the severity of the toxin's invasion of your body, you logically should have died long ago. Yet, you are still alive and well, at most suffering some physical pain."
"This old man originally thought you must have consumed some heavenly treasure or rare immortal herb to have survived until now. It now seems that the suppression of your poison is absolutely related to that peculiar place," Sun Zhongjing said with great earnestness.
Dugu Bo looked enlightened and immediately offered to take his Sect Master to see the place. He also said that if the place proved useful for the sect's development, the Sect Master could use it as he wished. He was very generous in both his words and his attitude.
He was so generous not only because he didn't know the true value of the place, but primarily because Sun Zhongjing had imparted the Poison Pill Method to him, resolving his clan's hereditary problem. This meant his descendants would no longer be tormented by the potent poison of their Martial Soul.
In Dugu Bo's eyes, this was a kindness so great he could probably never repay it in this lifetime. It was just a medicine garden; if the Sect Master found it to his liking, he was welcome to it.
As for Dugu Bo's enthusiastic invitation, Sun Zhongjing naturally didn't play coy and refuse. After all, his objective from the very beginning was that exact medicine garden. Although with his strength, he could have seized it by force, doing so would shatter his persona.
Whether it was his main body, Ye Cheng, or his Personas of Neptune and Sun Zhongjing, none of the three were the type to forcibly seize someone else's medicine garden.
Besides, when there was a better way to acquire it, why resort to robbery?
Consider the current situation: Sun Zhongjing had not only gained a Titled Douluo-level subordinate, but the medicine garden was also being offered to him on a silver platter. He reaped benefits while also earning a good reputation. What's not to like?
(end of chapter)
