Chapter 135: Dugu Yan, Shrek's Graduate,

Dugu Bo was well aware that his deadly poison was feared by the rulers, and although he acted eccentrically, he was always able to maintain a certain degree of restraint.

His venom is frightening, but that’s about it.

If he really did poison someone behind their back, there’s no telling if a few masked Titled Douluo will come knocking on his door tomorrow and turn him to ashes.

Dugu Bo’s plausible excuse left Prince Xuexin speechless. As Dugu Bo himself said, if the upright Poison Douluo was frightening, then if he really resorted to poisoning, it wouldn’t be as simple as just being frightening. It would be mild if Titled Douluo came knocking on his door; most likely, Spirit Hall would directly identify him as an Evil Spirit Master and then surround and eliminate him.

“Actually, you don’t need to worry. Tang Shan is ultimately just a Body Martial Soul. What’s the use of having a faster Cultivate speed or a higher Soul Ring age? If its combat power isn’t strong enough, it’s just trash.”

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To prevent Prince Xuexin from doing anything underhanded to Tang Shan, Dugu Bo decided to stall for time. For this, he even made good use of Yu Tianheng’s “wise saying” from the Imperial Garden.

That sounds somewhat reasonable.

Prince Xuexin seemed thoughtful, but then he suddenly remembered something and couldn’t help but frown again: “Wait, wasn’t it said that Tang Shan was the Genius of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?” Was Yu Tianheng defeated? That level of fighting strength is definitely not weak, is it?

Although Prince Xuexin did not witness the specific events of that day, he still had many informants within the palace, as he had always coveted that position.

Why did the effects of the medicine wear off so quickly? This kid seems a bit more awake now.

Seeing the glimmer of clarity in Prince Xuexin’s eyes, Dugu Bo felt a headache coming on.

“It’s possible that Yu Tianheng didn’t use his full strength. After all, Your Majesty was also present at the time, and Yu Tianheng was about to join the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, so he had to give Your Majesty some face.”

Do you think an ordinary Body Martial Soul is comparable to having a real Dragon? Bloodline’s Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon? I think the reason Tang Shan is Prodigy is probably because the cultate environment of Martial Souls is easier to find. After all, it’s a Body Martial Soul, and maybe the so-called cultate environment just needs a lot of people.

Dugu Bo racked his brains, trying his best to fool Prince Xuexin, spouting speculations that even he himself didn’t believe.

“That’s certainly possible. Maybe Body Martial Souls are only good at Cultivate, and useless in everything else. That seems quite reasonable. Body Martial Souls aren’t without their strengths; their fast Cultivate speed is one of their advantages, like a silver-plated spearhead—all show and no substance.”

Prince Xuexin seemed thoughtful and accepted Dugu Bo’s explanation.

Dugu Bo was completely stunned: No, you actually believed me when I just made up a few things? Weren’t you quite perceptive just now? Could it be that you were taking the medication intermittently and now the effects are kicking in again?

Just then, Dugu Yan came out of the room, carrying a small brocade medicine bag, and gently placed it on the table between Dugu Bo and Prince Xuexin.

Her emerald-green hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, with a few stray strands clinging to her forehead, making her skin appear as white as cold jade.

Her eyebrows were slender yet carried a hint of heroism; her eyelashes were long and delicate like butterfly wings; her deep purple pupils were like a frozen pool, undisturbed by any ripples; her nose was small and pert; her lips were clearly defined and a natural pale pink; her whole being exuded a cool and aloof aura that kept people at a distance, yet could not conceal the unique and exquisite beauty of a young girl.

Prince Xuexin was stunned.

“Grandpa, this is the medicine that was just brewed.”

Dugu Yan’s voice was cold and clear as he began to say “Dao”.

“Niece Dugu, the medicine is ready. Let me see if it’s any different from your grandfather’s.”

Coming to his senses, Prince Xuexin eagerly picked up the medicine packet from the table, opened it, and examined it closely. Inside was a small packet of red powder, and the faint smell of blood lingered in his nostrils.

Prince Xuexin seemed a little impatient, dipping a small amount in with his fingertip and putting it in his mouth.

A surge of scorching warmth instantly coursed through his entire body, squeezing out the full potential of every cell and every inch of tissue, which then converged into a warm current that flowed into his waist.

The unnatural flush on his face, which had visibly subsided, intensified again. He gave Dugu Yan a thumbs-up: “Niece Dugu, your medicine-brewing skills are truly excellent; the medicine is even more effective than your grandfather’s.”

As he spoke, he subconsciously glanced at Dugu Yan, who, despite her young age, possessed a striking beauty, before turning to Dugu Bo: ” Lord Dugu, how about arranging a marriage between my niece Dugu and my good-for-nothing son?”

Dugu Bo’s expression darkened, and he couldn’t help but think of a boy who was almost identical to his father, with a pale face and weak Qi blood.

“No need. Let my granddaughter choose her own future. It’s best for us elders not to interfere.”

“Oh well.”

A hint of regret flashed across Prince Xuexin’s face, and a glint of lewd regret flickered in his eyes.

If Dugu Yan really becomes his daughter-in-law, wouldn’t he have to check his son’s health before the wedding? It’s a pity about this snake woman who is destined to be beautiful in the future; I wonder who Dao will end up marrying.

Feeling the blood in his body gradually becoming restless, Prince Xuexin stood up.

” Lord Dugu, I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now. Since Tang Shan is a good-for-nothing, let him fend for himself at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.”

After saying this, he strode towards the gate of the Dugu residence.

After watching the other party leave, the Dugu residence returned to its desolate state, and an eerie silence temporarily settled over the hall.

Finally, Dugu Bo spoke first. He was very careful, as if he were holding a fragile object, and asked Dao softly, “Yanyan, don’t you blame Grandpa anymore?”

Dugu Yan forced a smile: “This might be the Greenphosphor Serpent.” The rise of Family, fueled by the Martial Soul’s unique properties, was destined by fate. Since they rose to power through poison, they were also destined to perish through poison. At least now they’ve found a solution, haven’t they?

“Yan Yan————”

Dugu Bo reached out and touched his granddaughter’s head, unsure of what Dao should say.

“Grandpa, it’s alright. It’s just that the truth hit me pretty hard. I might need a few Geniuses to recover.”

Seemingly wanting to escape the truth about the family’s poisoning that she learned yesterday, Dugu Yan took the initiative to start a conversation.

“By the way, Grandpa, what kind of medicine did you ask me to concoct? Why does Prince Xuexin seem so happy?”

“That’s called a ‘depleting essence and spirit powder,’ a special kind of poison.”

“Then why would he volunteer to try the drug? Doesn’t that mean he’s a little crazy?”

Dugu Yan was clearly surprised by Dugu Bo’s unexpected answer, her mouth agape in astonishment.

Dugu Bo’s expression was somewhat strange: “Some people use it as a special kind of aphrodisiac.”

Having grown up in a family of medicine and poison experts, Dugu Yan naturally knew what aphrodisiacs were. She was somewhat puzzled: “If you want to achieve a similar effect to an aphrodisiac, wouldn’t whale glue be a good choice? Why doesn’t he use whale glue? With his power, surely he could get his hands on it?”

“Whale glue has no effect on him anymore. All the tonics that are harmless to the body, those he can get his hands on, have lost their effectiveness. Even some obviously harmful drugs no longer have much effect on him. Currently, the only thing that can give him a noticeable effect is our Dugu Family’s Essence-Depleting and Spirit-Depleting Powder, but this medicine has rather serious side effects.”

What are the side effects?

Dugu Yan became interested and moved a small stool over to listen to her grandfather’s lecture. As for why she didn’t sit in the spot where Prince Xuexin had just been, Dugu Yan explained that she despised such a person and had decided to have her grandfather make room specifically for Prince Xuexin’s chair. If he came over again, she would give him that chair so he wouldn’t have to ruin the rest of the chairs.

“Depleting essence and spirit powder, as the name suggests, is a method that depletes the energy of the mind and body to enhance kidney function. This depletion does not involve the superficial loss of mental force or physical strength, but rather the depletion of the very essence and physical strength.”

Especially since it damages the mind, the side effects are most severe. After all, the kidneys correspond to the bone marrow, and the brain is also known as the “sea of marrow.” Therefore, excessive use of this drug can cause abnormalities in the brain itself. It’s a slow poison; eventually, it will either turn you into a fool or cause you to die from the excessive workload.

Dugu Yan fell silent, speechless at Prince Xuexin’s baffling actions.

“I reckon Xuexin’s got some Spiritual issues. He came over just now wanting me to deal with Tang Shan, but Tang Shan helped me and you, Yan Yan, so much, and even saved your life, so naturally I won’t agree to his request.”

I originally intended to stall him for time and see if I could keep him calm while I figured out how to handle the situation later, but I never expected him to believe my random ramblings.

At this point, his expression became somewhat strange: “Anyway, I’ve done a lot of dirty work for him over the years, dealt with many competitors, and even helped him get whale sap at sea. I’ve almost repaid his life-saving debt. If he insists on courting death and messes with that brat Tang Shan, I can’t protect him. After all, Tang Shan not only has the First Prince behind him, but his master is the mysterious and unpredictable Grandmaster. I value promises, I’m not stupid, and I won’t be as stubborn as him and fail to see the situation.”

” Tang Shan?”

Dugu Yan murmured to herself, her eyes filled with complex emotions. Dugu Bo had already told her the whole story, with Tang Shan playing a crucial role from beginning to end, which gave Dugu Yan a special feeling for the boy who defeated Yu Tianheng with a single punch.

Hearing his granddaughter’s murmurs and seeing the complex expression on her face, Dugu Bo’s heart stirred. He chuckled and teased, “Yanyan, how about Grandpa goes and mentions it to the First Prince? Maybe we can arrange a marriage between you and Tang Shan. That young man has such abilities at such a young age, and he even helped you cure your poisoning—a perfect match!”

Dugu Yan’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared at him reproachfully: “Grandpa! You just said I could choose for myself, how come you changed your mind so quickly?”

As she spoke, she stood up and reached out to tickle Dugu Bo: “I think you just want to be lazy and find me troublesome.”

Dugu Bo was prepared, laughing as he jumped back, pleading as he dodged, “Hey, hey, Yan Yan, have mercy! Grandpa just thinks that kid is reliable! Besides, if you really don’t want to, Grandpa can’t force you, can he?”

Looking at the vibrant smile that had returned to his granddaughter’s face, the smile in his eyes grew even wider: To be honest, that Tang Shan is really good. If Yan Yan really likes it, he, as her grandfather, will naturally give it his full support.

Today’s class seems to be taught by Teacher Qin Ming. Are you a graduate of Shrek Academy? Let’s see what you have to say.