After the three-way sparring match ended, Yu Yuanzhen said to Dugu Bo, "It's time for Dugu Yan to go. Say goodbye to your granddaughter."
At that, Dugu Bo gently set down Dugu Yan from his arms and said dotingly, "Yanyan, you must listen to Grandpa Yu from now on. I'll come visit you often."
Dugu Yan was a little reluctant to part, but still sensibly said, "Goodbye, Grandpa."
She had lived in Dugu Bo's private residence for as long as she could remember. Apart from her grandfather and parents, she had only interacted with a few servants. Her behavior and mannerisms showed that she was very innocent.
Yu Tianming had met many people his age, but only she felt like a real child.
After the grandfather and granddaughter said their goodbyes, Yu Yuanzhen lifted Yu Tianming in one hand and Dugu Yan in the other, soaring straight into the sky, flying toward the Po Clan's base—Dragon Hidden City.
Four years ago, after Tang Hao killed Qian Xunji, the Clear Sky Sect went into seclusion. The Spirit Hall retaliated harshly against the four great clans that had once served under the Clear Sky Sect.
The Po Clan was one of those attacked. Nearly half their strength was wiped out, and they had yet to recover.
Their clan leader, Yang Wudi, had lost his only son during the retreat. His younger brother, Yang Wushuang, was also captured by the Spirit Hall.
The Po Clan had already been somewhat distant from the Clear Sky Sect. After these events, they blamed the Spirit Hall's revenge on the Clear Sky Sect's recklessness. They now hated the Clear Sky Sect even more than the Spirit Hall itself.
Recently, the Po Clan had relocated to Dragon Hidden City in the northern region of the Star Luo Empire. This border city had weak influence from the Spirit Hall, allowing them to survive by producing medicine and poison.
Dragon Hidden City was not far from Dragon Rising City, home of the Yu Clan, and Dragon Extreme City, where the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan resided.
Hundreds of years ago, when the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was at its peak, all these cities were within their sphere of influence.
But now, with only one Titled Douluo left, the clan had declined. Facing pressure from the Spirit Hall, even Yu Yuanzhen hadn't dared contact Yang Wudi, who was just next door in Dragon Hidden City.
Yu Yuanzhen flew at an incredible speed, crossing from Heaven Dou City in the heart of the empire to Dragon Hidden City on the Star Luo Empire's border in just a few hours.
To remain low-profile, they didn't fly directly into the city. Instead, they paid the entrance fee like normal visitors and walked in.
Dugu Yan looked around curiously after entering. It was her first time coming to such a faraway city, and everything here fascinated her.
Although it wasn't as grand or prosperous as Heaven Dou City, it had its own distinct charm.
Yu Tianming noticed there were many pharmacies here, and the medicine was much cheaper than in other cities.
After asking a shop assistant, he learned that most of the medicines were produced by the Po Clan. Though effective, the clan had suffered great losses when they arrived two years ago, so they had to sell at low prices to attract soul masters and recover as quickly as possible.
By now, the sun had set, but the city was still brightly lit, almost like daytime.
Yu Yuanzhen explained, "Though this is a border city, it has a thriving seaborne trade. Plus, the Po Clan and one of the four lesser sects—the Wind Sword Sect—are based here. So it's not surprising it's so lively."
Soon, the three of them arrived at the Po Clan's base.
The entire clan now lived in a small estate. It didn't look like the headquarters of a clan with a Soul Douluo—more like the home of an ordinary noble family.
Though not shabby, it clearly showed signs of decline.
At the gate, Yu Yuanzhen released a faint trace of his Titled Douluo aura and said to the doorman, "Go inform your clan leader that Yu Yuanzhen of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is here."
The doorman, sensing their imposing presence, hurried off to deliver the message. But before he could take more than a few steps, a tall, lean old man appeared before him.
The man was slender, with jet-black hair, a ruddy complexion, and a cold, gloomy expression. His hawk-like eyes gave off an unsettling chill.
There was no need to ask—this was the Po Clan's leader, Yang Wudi.
The doorman quickly said, "The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has come to visit."
Yang Wudi waved him off and walked up to the group, saying bluntly, "What business does the Thunder Crown have here?"
Yu Yuanzhen pulled Dugu Yan close and replied, "We came because of this little girl's poison."
Yang Wudi glanced at Dugu Yan's hair and furrowed his brows. "Come in quickly."
Seeing their conversation wasn't hostile, Yu Tianming quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Yu Yuanzhen had always acted on his own terms, while Yang Wudi was known to be blunt and stubborn. If they'd brought up the Immortal Herb Manuscript right away, and Yang Wudi got offended, Yu Yuanzhen wouldn't tolerate it either.
If a fight broke out and Yang Wudi refused to cooperate no matter what, then what?
After all, years ago, the Po Clan had once clashed with the old master of the Clear Sky Sect—Tang Hao's father—over the confidentiality of their medicinal knowledge.
So bringing Dugu Yan here served two purposes: to help Dugu Bo treat her and to test Yang Wudi's attitude.
Once seated inside, Yang Wudi was the first to speak:
"Do you know the cause of the girl's illness?"
Yu Yuanzhen replied, "She awakened the Jade Phosphor Serpent martial soul. The poison comes from it."
Unexpectedly, Yang Wudi offered a direct diagnosis:
"If it were a tool spirit, there'd be no poisoning. But she has a beast martial soul—every time she cultivates, the toxins spread through her body."
"Find a soul bone for her. Then when she cultivates, she can direct the poison into the soul bone."
A single sentence of true insight outweighs a thousand false ones.
Yang Wudi's simple explanation laid out the cure clearly. Yu Yuanzhen fell silent—Yang Wudi had already provided a solution, leaving no opening to steer the conversation toward Immortal Herbs.
Sensing the awkward pause, Yu Tianming quickly added, "She has a grandfather who's also poisoned. He's a Soul Douluo at level 89—the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor. He's been poisoned for many years. Is there any cure for him?"
Yang Wudi replied, "The poison is in his bone marrow. No medicine can cure that."
Yu Tianming seized the opportunity: "Our clan records mention some peerless immortal herbs. Maybe one of them can cure him?"
At those words, a light of longing suddenly appeared in Yang Wudi's previously cold, hawk-like eyes.
Seeing the change in his expression, Yu Tianming continued:
"But our family's records are incomplete. We heard that the Po Clan is skilled in medicine—perhaps you could tell us what kind of immortal herbs might work for Dugu Bo?"
Yang Wudi paused for a moment, then said:
"There's one immortal herb: it has no leaves, a stem three feet long, purple pistils and pink petals. The petals are crystal-clear, a foot in diameter, giving off a faint fragrance. A glowing aura of three meters surrounds it. It can cure all poisons…"
He went on to describe three or four types, but Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Tianming only recognized the Fragrant Silk Beauty Immortal.
Yu Yuanzhen then said bluntly, "I wonder if Clan Leader Yang might allow me to take a look at your Immortal Herb Manuscript?"
Hearing this, Yang Wudi's face changed drastically.
But Yu Yuanzhen continued, "Clan Leader Yang, surely you don't want the Po Clan to be ruined by your own hands?"
(End of Chapter)
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