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Chapter 135: Guarding a Treasure Mountain in Vain

Sun Zhongjing carefully observed the strange hot spring before him a fusion of fire and ice. Despite its tranquil surface, he knew better than to be fooled by appearances. Though it seemed like nothing more than a pool of red and white water, the reality was far more dangerous. The red side burned with a heat comparable to molten lava. A single touch out of curiosity, and whatever part of the body made contact would be instantly incinerated gone without a trace. The white side, on the other hand, radiated an extreme cold capable of freezing anything solid. A mere graze could turn flesh into fragile ice, shattering it into frost with just a breeze. Even a Titled Douluo would not dare to touch this pool lightly.

After taking a few moments to examine the spring, Sun Zhongjing turned his gaze elsewhere. The thick mist in the valley obscured much of the surroundings, but for someone of his abilities, seeing through the fog was effortless. What he saw only deepened his amazement. All around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the landscape was covered with an astonishing variety of flora. The plants came in countless forms, each more exotic than the last. It was like a paradise for herbs. Yet, not just any plants grew here Every single one of them was a rare and precious medicinal treasure.

Sun Zhongjing wandered through this natural herbal garden, stopping from time to time to carefully examine the plants. His expression shifted from curiosity to astonishment, his eyes filled with disbelief. It was as if he had stumbled upon something beyond comprehension. After completing his inspection, he returned to Dugu Bo's side. The look he gave the elder poison master was… strange. He shook his head and sighed. "You truly are... guarding a treasure mountain in vain."

Dugu Bo was puzzled. "Uh… Sect Master, what do you mean by that? Are these plants… actually valuable?"

"Valuable?" Sun Zhongjing chuckled and shook his head. "This place is beyond what you can call valuable. With the sheer number of extremely rare immortal herbs growing here, if you had simply found one suitable for your body and taken it, your so called 'lethal poison' wouldn't have been a problem at all. In fact, you might have broken through to an even higher level already."

"You… recognize these plants?" Dugu Bo's eyes widened slightly. He then quickly followed up, "I always knew the plants here were extraordinary, but no matter how many medical books I searched through, I never found any records about them. And herbs like these… you can't just eat them randomly. Without knowing their properties, taking the wrong one could do more harm than good. So, I've left them untouched all these years."

"If Sect Master recognizes them, then please, take as much as you need. They're just sitting here going to waste anyway."

Dugu Bo spoke with genuine generosity. It wasn't that he didn't understand that these herbs were valuable He just didn't realize exactly how valuable. More importantly, even if these herbs could help him become stronger, what good would that do? His family's martial soul was still cursed with poison. His son had already died from it. If this flaw remained unresolved, his descendants would eventually die out.

In contrast, the Poison Core Method that Sun Zhongjing had given him was far more important. It was a technique designed specifically for their martial soul, one that could turn their deadly poison into a source of power. Rather than being harmed by their own venom, they could use it to strengthen themselves, even unlocking the potential to reach higher realms.

Based on what he had learned about the Poison Core, Dugu Bo felt hopeful for the first time in his life. If he successfully condensed a Poison Core, then maybe… just maybe… He could one day reach Level 96 Super Douluo. And that might not even be his limit.

Most importantly This technique could be passed down. His children, grandchildren, and future generations would all benefit from it. His family would no longer be cursed by their poison, but empowered by it. Compared to that, what could a few precious herbs possibly mean? Once they were used up, what then? His family would still be doomed. The Poison Core Method could last forever The herbs could not.

So, to Dugu Bo The choice was obvious.

"Very well," Sun Zhongjing nodded, seeing Dugu Bo's sincerity. "I won't be polite then rare herbs like these are not easy to come by."

"But the herbs can wait. The most important thing right now is for you to condense your Poison Core." "This place is perfect for that. You should do it here, and I will ensure your safety."

Dugu Bo hesitated. "Here…?"

"Of course." Sun Zhongjing stroked his long beard. "The unique environment here will help suppress the wild nature of your poison. That alone makes it the best place for you to form your Poison Core."

"Yes, I could use my own power to forcefully help you compress your poison into a core But the process requires your own spirit, energy, and willpower. Relying on external assistance would only weaken the results in the long run. It would be like pulling on a sprout to make it grow faster it simply wouldn't work."

Hearing this, Dugu Bo nodded firmly. He trusted Sun Zhongjing completely. There was no reason to doubt him. After all, if Sun Zhongjing truly wanted to harm him, why go through all this effort? If he wanted this place for himself, he could just take it It wasn't like Dugu Bo could stop him.

With no further doubts, Dugu Bo prepared for the Poison Core ritual. Meanwhile, Sun Zhongjing walked around the valley, carefully selecting herbs. He plucked a few specific plants, then rubbed them together in his palm.

Under his experienced touch, the herbs quickly crumbled, shedding dry fragments. A moment later A small, light brown pill formed in his palm.

Dugu Bo, who had been watching closely, was stunned. Was this man just… casually making pills with his bare hands?! Was he sure that wasn't just dirt from his fingers?!

Sun Zhongjing handed him the pill. As Dugu Bo took it, a subtle yet pleasant fragrance drifted to his nose. Almost immediately, he felt his rampaging inner poison settle down, as if momentarily tamed.

Such a powerful effect just from the scent alone?! His shock only deepened. This tiny, hastily made pill had such incredible potency. If just holding it in his hands calmed his poison, then what would happen if he actually consumed it?

"This pill will help you in taming your inner poison," Sun Zhongjing explained. "The hardest part of forming a Poison Core is getting your poison to cooperate." "This will make the process twice as effective with half the effort."

For Sun Zhongjing, making a pill like this was as simple as breathing. After all, he had maxed out his medical skills. Handcrafting medicine? Basic. All he had to do was extract the medicinal essence, balance the formula, and compress it into a pill. It was no different from alchemy.

Of course, this quick pill couldn't compare to a true refined elixir But it would more than suffice for the task at hand.

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