Dugu Bo frowned, puzzled as to where Tang San got his confidence from.

He had also scouted the area, and found no powerful individuals lurking in the shadows.

"Boy, if you're seeking death, I can grant your wish. Even if the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect invested in your academy, so what? You don't really think Ning Fengzhi would bother me over a bunch of dead people like you?"

Tang San shook his head, his expression relaxed. "No. What I'm saying is, you're poisoned! And your symptoms will only worsen. Even if you can suppress this poison now, it won't be long before you'll die. Not only that, your poison will also harm future generations. If I remember correctly, your granddaughter, Dugu Yan, isn't as powerful as you. When the poison takes effect, she'll suffer an even more tragic death than you!"

When he'd held Ye Lingling hostage to treat Shrek, he'd noticed Dugu Yan's pupils. Purple hair and green eyes—nothing like that on a normal person. Seeing Dugu Bo again, he was completely certain it was poisoning.

What he didn't know was that Dugu Yan only maintained this appearance because it looked good.

This old man's current state was indeed how he looked before the poison was removed. Recognizing this young man at a glance,

Dugu Bo was taken aback, then said in a deep voice, "What do you want?"

"Xiao San, you..." Flender tried to dissuade Tang San from provoking him, but Tang San confidently said, "Don't worry, Dean, I have a solution."

He looked at Dugu Bo and said, "It's simple. If you're willing to release us, I'll offer you the antidote. I'm sure, Senior, you don't want to see your granddaughter die from the poison."

Dugu Bo was amused by Tang San's conviction. "Why should I believe you?" Someone

who could tell at a glance that he was poisoned and used that as a threat was no good. Dugu Bo was no fool, so he let Tang San fool him.

Tang San spread his hands, his lips curling up unconsciously. "I can't prove anything to you. I don't have any herbs that can detoxify you. So, I need to see it with my own eyes before I can decide what herbs to use."

First, he'd bluff Dugu Bo, then offer to go to the Yin-Yang Eyes to see if he could. That way, Dugu Bo would most likely not refuse.

After all, he knew the poison in Dugu Bo's body. Tang San was simply giving him a chance.

As the saying goes, desperate men often try any remedy. The other party might very well agree to his request.

Unfortunately, Tang San's vision of himself was completely different from Dugu Bo's. Since he

was certain of Tang San's ulterior motives, and he was still acting so arrogantly, how could Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, allow a Soul Master like you to act so cool in front of him?

"Is that what you mean by poisoned?" Dugu Bo sneered.

In the next second, his appearance had visibly rejuvenated, his long, graying hair turning black, a rejuvenated look.

His aura didn't even hint of poison.

"How...how could it be possible?" Tang San's words became incoherent.

Dugu Bo snorted coldly, "I am indeed poisoned, but I found a solution long ago. So, do you disappoint me?"

"In that case, I'll send you on your way. In hell, reflect on your mistakes."

The next moment, a vast amount of soul power gathered in Dugu Bo's palm.

Seeing this, Flender immediately said, "You can't kill Xiao San, Dugu Bo, or you'll regret it!"

"Regret?" Dugu Bo sneered, and with a palm strike, Tang San was sent flying, his life or death unknown.

"Do you know who Tang San's father is? I tell you, his last name is Tang!" Flender exclaimed.

Tang San still had a breath left. If Dugu Bo struck him again, he would be dead. If

Tang San's father's last name wasn't Tang, could it be Yu?

Dugu Bo sneered, but a name quickly came to mind—Tang Hao.

Not long ago, he detected a powerful aura within Tiandou City. After pursuing it, the person vanished without a trace. The last place the person had appeared was marked by a distinct hammer symbol.

The Haotian Sect was now in seclusion, and the only one still active and powerful was Tang Hao, the man who had killed Qianxunji.

This guy was a lunatic, and Dugu Bo had his own granddaughter and his own academy.

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He certainly didn't fear Tang Hao at the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire, but if Tang Hao took his anger out on the academy or his granddaughter, he wouldn't tolerate it.

Having agreed to become the Honorary Dean of Canaan Academy, Han Yu agreed to contribute to its development.

"Hmph, get out! If you don't vanish from my sight within three breaths, you don't have to leave. I'll melt your bones into blood, and even he won't be able to trouble me!"

With a single leap, Dugu Bo vanished into the poisonous miasma.

"Erlong, let's go!" Flender breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly led everyone away.

This time, not only did they fail to obtain the immortal grass, but they were all injured. Truly a loss of both the wife and the troops.

...

Later that day, after confirming that Yu Xiaogang and the others had left Sunset Forest, Dugu Bo hurried back to Canaan Academy.

He immediately ran into the dean's office and approached Han Yu. "Little monster, something's happened."

"Old monster, what's got you so flustered?" Han Yu asked, as he sat Dugu Bo on the sofa nearby.

"Little monster, we're in big trouble now. Tang Hao, you know Tang Hao, right?" Dugu Bo asked hurriedly.

Han Yu was puzzled.

The feedback from the Netherworld Poison Fire's sub-fire indicated that Tang Hao had not appeared near the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire.

"Then Tang San is very likely Tang Hao's son." Dugu Bo continued, "Little monster, you may not be aware of Tang Hao's strength. When he first became a Titled Douluo, he killed the previous Pope of the Spirit Hall and severely injured several other Titled Douluos."

Han Yu smiled at this. "You're talking about that? I know Tang San is Tang Hao's son. What's wrong with that?"

Dugu Bo was slightly stunned, and after a moment of adjustment, he regained his composure. "Wait, little monster, since you know about Tang Hao, why did you dare to attack Shrek? Aren't you afraid that he'll come for revenge?"

"Revenge?" Han Yu sneered.

The system hadn't issued any new tasks in recent days. However, based on past experience, he had rewards for actively triggering certain events.

Tang Hao possessed considerable luck; fighting him might even reward him with something good.

"Old monster, tell me what happened today. I've been a little confused."

Dugu Bo then recounted the entire situation

, emphasizing that Tang San knew about his poisoning.

Han Yu said, "That's not surprising. Tang San has a secret manual with many medicinal herbs and poisons. Your symptoms should be recorded there."

"As for his method of detoxification, it's most likely that he'll force the poison into your soul bone."

Dugu Bo suddenly realized, "Well, he's just a kid, what clever tricks can he come up with?"

The poison pill method can not only detoxify, but also enhance his strength. Dugu Bo didn't believe that Tang San could come up with such a training method.

Even if he did, could he trust him?

(End of this chapter)

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