"Fine, I agree! What do you want to do next?"
"Will you come with me now to retrieve the immortal herb, or should I pick it and bring it to you?"
Dugu Bo finally relented, his voice tinged with reluctance and helplessness.
Hearing this, Ye Han glanced back at Lingyuan and fell into deep thought.
It wasn't the right time yet, and there were three potential reasons for that.
First, he hadn't fully secured Lingyuan's loyalty. If she reported this to the Spirit Hall, it would be disastrous.
Second, Bibi Dong was still in the Sunset Forest. If she found out, the situation would be even worse.
Third, and most importantly, the method to detoxify required a spirit bone.
This couldn't be directly revealed to Dugu Bo, nor could he be allowed to prepare a spirit bone himself.
Otherwise, with his expertise in poison, wouldn't he deduce the method of forcing the toxins into the spirit bone?
So, he had to wait for the right opportunity and return to the Spirit Hall to prepare the spirit bone.
The Spirit Hall shouldn't lack spirit bones, right? If he became a Holy Son, getting one or two shouldn't be difficult.
After thinking this through, a faint smile curled on Ye Han's lips:
"No rush, I need to prepare. After that, stay in the Sunset Forest and be ready for my arrival at any time."
After hearing this, Dugu Bo nodded reluctantly, still clearly dissatisfied.
Ye Han naturally guessed that Dugu Bo was unhappy with his earlier threats.
At the same time, he understood the principle of "striking first and then offering a carrot," so he immediately smiled and said:
"I have two methods. I can tell you one of them right now."
"By consuming the Octagonal Ice Crystal Grass and the Fiery Sunflower, your blood can transform into treasure blood."
"The extreme cold and extreme heat toxins within the treasure blood will devour the poison in your body."
"However, this method carries significant risks. First, ordinary people would die from consuming two mutually opposing herbs."
"Second, this method would reduce your cultivation level, as most of your power comes from poison."
"As for the second method... it's harmless!"
In the original story, Dugu Bo didn't choose the first method.
After all, he didn't want to lose his cultivation, so he opted for the second method.
Therefore, telling him the first method now wouldn't matter—he would definitely choose the second.
After these words, Dugu Bo was utterly shocked.
All thoughts of killing Ye Han vanished, and he was completely convinced, saying respectfully:
"I am thoroughly convinced! I will wait for you to use the second method to detoxify me and my granddaughter!"
Ye Han wasn't surprised. He then added a sweetener:
"Once this is done, I'll also have the Spirit Hall revoke the bounty on your head."
This made Dugu Bo both shocked and overjoyed. Unable to contain his excitement, he asked:
"Young friend, could you reveal your identity? And what happened in Spirit City yesterday?"
Ye Han didn't hide it. He directly revealed his twin semi-divine spirits and his future as the Holy Son.
With Dugu Bo's intelligence, knowing about Ye Han's heaven-defying talent would make him even more afraid to act against him.
Sure enough, Dugu Bo felt a wave of fear.
Thankfully, he hadn't harmed this kid earlier. Otherwise, the Spirit Hall would have mobilized everything to kill him!
"Gulp~!"
After swallowing hard, Dugu Bo glanced at his unconscious granddaughter and then smiled:
"Hehe, Holy Son, what do you think of my granddaughter?"
Ye Han, who had been serious, was momentarily stunned.
Wow, this guy was trying to use his granddaughter to get closer to him?
But it made sense. In the original story, he had tried the same tactic with Tang San.
Ye Han glanced at the still-unconscious Dugu Yan and examined her carefully.
Although her looks and figure were good, her disgusting personality made her unappealing.
But... even if he didn't want her, he couldn't let Yu Tianheng have her. Otherwise, wouldn't that be helping his enemy?!
It was better to keep her on a leash, just like Hu Liena, to strengthen his relationship with Dugu Bo.
The value of a Title Douluo wasn't small.
Although Dugu Bo couldn't defeat any Title Douluo in a one-on-one fight, his poison could reduce others to just their title!
"Hmm... I'll think about it. You can go now. I'll come find you next time to detoxify you."
With that, Ye Han waved his hand, signaling Dugu Bo to leave.
Dugu Bo obediently complied, taking his granddaughter and Yu Tianheng away.
At the same time, the look he gave Yu Tianheng was no longer one of approval or admiration.
He had long realized that this guy was getting close to Yan Yan to recruit him into his sect.
Given that Yu Tianheng was the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Dugu Bo had tolerated it.
But now that Yan Yan could have something better, Yu Tianheng was no longer valuable.
He had to devise a plan to make Yan Yan turn against him!
Then, naturally, she could be paired with the Holy Son, whose future was limitless!
As Dugu Bo left, Lingyuan immediately ran over, curious:
"Xiao Han, what... what did you say to Dugu Bo?!"
Although she hadn't heard the conversation, she had seen Dugu Bo's expressions.
From initial caution and humility, to shock and awe, then to murderous intent.
Finally, it had transformed into complete respect and even flattery!
To make Dugu Bo act like this, it couldn't have been just a simple threat!
"Ahem, it's a secret~"
Ye Han couldn't guarantee that Lingyuan wouldn't report this, so he deflected.
Lingyuan frowned, then suddenly pulled Ye Han into her arms, coquettishly acting spoiled:
"Hmph, you're keeping secrets from me! Tell me, okay?~"
"You've taken my innocence, so I'm half yours now, right? What's there to hide?~"
Ye Han was both amused and exasperated. He hadn't expected her to act like this.
However, looking at her enchanting face...
And now, being in her arms, feeling her warmth...
"Gulp~!"
Ye Han couldn't help but swallow hard, his thoughts wandering.
Lingyuan naturally noticed and pressed on, continuing to act coquettishly:
"Tell me, okay? I promise I won't tell anyone, and I'll agree to three of your conditions~"
Hearing this, Ye Han's eyes lit up, and he tested the waters:
"Really? You won't tell anyone, including the Spirit Hall's Grand Worship? And you'll agree to three conditions?!"
Lingyuan couldn't contain her curiosity any longer.
She nodded emphatically, swearing:
"Don't worry, I absolutely won't tell anyone! And I promise to agree to any three conditions you propose!"
Ye Han was too tempted by the three conditions to refuse.
Recalling their time together, she didn't seem like someone who would break a promise.
But just in case, he didn't tell her everything and instead made up a story:
"Sister Lingyuan, I don't know why..."
"But I suddenly sensed something was wrong with his body, like he was poisoned?"
"Then I told him, and he suddenly said my blood could detoxify him?"
"At first, I refused and threatened him with the Spirit Hall to stop him from targeting me."
"But then he offered me conditions I couldn't refuse and even offered to betroth his granddaughter to me."
"Seeing how tempting the conditions were, I agreed, and then his attitude suddenly changed, becoming respectful."
"I didn't tell you earlier because I was worried you wouldn't agree or would be angry that I made a decision without consulting you."
This mix of nonsense and mystery actually convinced Lingyuan, who analyzed it seriously:
"Ah... it's probably because you consumed and absorbed the Whale Glue, so your blood temporarily contains immense medicinal power."
"That's why you sensed it, right? The antidote to his poison is the Whale Glue! Yes, that must be it!"
"If that's the case, then there's no need to use your blood to detoxify him. The Whale Glue will do!"
"Hmph, since you've been honest this time, I'll let it slide. I won't be mad! But don't do this again!"
Ye Han breathed a sigh of relief and quickly nodded:
"Mm-hmm! That's how it is! Thank you, Sister Lingyuan, for not being angry~"
But suddenly, Lingyuan remembered something and became full of jealousy:
"So! You agreed because he offered to betroth his granddaughter to you?!"