Dugu Yan looked at Li Qing with a hint of scrutiny in her eyes, as if wanting to see through him, because she was unsure if Li Qing's discovery was accidental or if he came with a purpose.
Because Dugu Bo was a Title Douluo, many people who approached her had ulterior motives, including Yu Tianheng.
Perhaps the other party truly liked her, or perhaps it was because her grandfather was a Title Douluo. In any case, Dugu Yan couldn't tell the difference, as there were many similar people around her.
So even though Yu Tianheng was genuinely good to her, she didn't dare to accept him.
Li Qing had already anticipated all possible scenarios he might encounter after starting his plan, including Dugu Yan's suspicion, or even Dugu Bo's suspicion.
He had even considered the possibility of targeting or even hostility from Yu Tianheng because he was getting too close to Dugu Yan.
"I have investigated many Martial Souls, including various types of poison-attribute Martial Souls. I found that the toxins they absorb when acquiring spirit rings have no destination."
"Whether it's snakes or other poison-attribute spirit beasts."
"They all have venom sacs to store toxins, but Soul Masters don't. All the toxins absorbed by Soul Masters accumulate in their bodies. Wouldn't accumulating so many toxins in the body cause problems?"
"I didn't know before because I hadn't encountered high-level poison-attribute Soul Masters."
"However, I found in the records of Spirit Hall that poison-attribute Soul Masters, regardless of their talent, seem to have short lifespans. There is only one Title Douluo among them, your grandfather."
"So I was thinking, is the reason for their short lifespans because of those toxins?"
Dugu Yan's eyes lit up, but then dimmed again. What did it matter if she found out? Even her grandfather, a Title Douluo, had no way to completely cure it.
Li Qing was just a seven-year-old kid. What method could he possibly have?
"Is there a way to cure it?"
Although Dugu Yan didn't think Li Qing could have a method, she still held a trace of inexplicable hope in her heart.
Li Qing said with a wry smile, "I don't even know your symptoms, and you're asking me to tell you a solution. If I really told you, would you dare to try it?"
He didn't use Tang San's plan because it wouldn't work at all.
After all, he didn't understand the path of poison. If he really used Tang San's plan, whether he'd be exposed aside, what if Dugu Bo also gave him a test?
Die for him to see?
"Uh..."
Dugu Yan looked slightly embarrassed and quickly said, "Every rainy day, there is a feeling of numbness and itching in my ribs, and it gradually intensifies as my spirit power level increases."
Li Qing heard this and fell into thought.
Dugu Yan's condition was not as severe as the description of Dugu Bo's symptoms in the original work. This was likely because her spirit power level was not yet high.
Li Qing put on a hesitant and troubled expression, which made Dugu Yan a bit confused.
Once a person's curiosity is piqued, it can no longer be suppressed, especially when this matter concerns her, and even the rise and fall of their Dugu Family.
"Li Qing, if you really have a method, I implore you to help me. My Dugu Family will never forget your great kindness."
If it were a stranger, Dugu Yan would definitely not be so easy to talk to. Her first thought would definitely be to capture him and directly give him a memory recovery technique.
As for Li Qing...
She would try the gentle approach first. If that didn't work, she wouldn't care about the little friendship they had built in just one month, because this matter was simply too important to their Dugu Family.
Li Qing glanced at her, pondered for a moment, and said, "There is a method, but it can only be a trial."
"What method?"
Dugu Yan's eyes lit up, and she asked quite eagerly.
Li Qing said, "The reason poison-attribute Soul Masters poison themselves is simply because they don't have venom sacs. Since that's the case, let's create a venom sac."
"Create a venom sac?" Dugu Yan looked bewildered.
Li Qing nodded, "That's right, create a venom sac, like a spirit bone. As long as you force all the toxins in your body into the spirit bone, you can release them when needed."
"This might only treat the symptoms and not the root cause, but at least your body won't suffer from long-term toxin corrosion."
"As poison-attribute Soul Masters, you already have high resistance to toxins. As long as you don't suffer from long-term toxin corrosion, there shouldn't be any major problems."
Dugu Yan clenched her fists, and a hint of joy couldn't help but show on her face.
Because she felt that what Li Qing said made a lot of sense, and this plan was indeed worth a try. Anyway, spirit bones weren't rare items for their family.
Only high-grade spirit bones were relatively rare.
"Thank you!"
"I need to go home. Please help me ask Qin Teacher for leave. You can decide how to explain it, just don't reveal the flaw in my Martial Soul."
After Dugu Yan finished speaking, she turned around and ran off, looking impatient.
Looking at her retreating figure, the corner of Li Qing's mouth curved slightly upward.
Immortal herb?
No rush.
Such things couldn't be rushed. The more rushed, the more likely problems were to occur, because being too purposeful could easily arouse Dugu Bo's vigilance. Let them taste some sweetness first.
After all, you have to chum the water when fishing.
First, let them establish initial recognition and trust in him through the spirit bone plan. Only then, when he mentions the plan for a complete cure, will they not be too guarded.
Li Qing turned and walked towards the training ground. Before he got close, he felt a chill.
Following the feeling, he saw Yu Tianheng staring at him with burning eyes, as if he wanted to eat him alive. Li Qing shook his head inwardly.
He had thought Yu Tianheng might be jealous, but he hadn't expected the jealousy to come so quickly and fiercely.
He had only chatted with Dugu Yan alone, and the other party was already like this. If this happened a few more times, wouldn't the other party just rush up and attack him?
Qin Ming asked, "Li Qing, where is Dugu Yan?"
Li Qing said, "Qin Teacher, she asked me to ask for leave for her. She said she had an urgent matter and needed to go home. The specific situation might not be convenient to discuss."
Qin Ming frowned slightly, feeling somewhat displeased, but didn't say much more.
"Li Qing, come on, it's our turn."
Yu Tianheng didn't ask further and directly challenged him. The surging battle intent instantly energized Shi Mo and the others.
They knew Yu Tianheng too well. The other party's state clearly indicated jealousy, and in this state, once he started fighting, he wouldn't know what holding back meant.
They also often played around with Dugu Yan, but they never dared to overstep.
Because if you crossed the line even a little, Yu Tianheng would immediately step out to declare his sovereignty. He would absolutely not stop until he beat you until you couldn't move.
Even a clay figure has some temper, let alone these gifted noble children.
If they couldn't win a one-on-one fight, they would gang up on him.
But that stubborn guy wouldn't yield. No matter how badly they beat him at the time, he would still get angry afterward. Shi Mo and the others were completely exasperated by him.
Later, they simply stopped provoking Dugu Yan, as they originally had no such intentions.