บท 280: Chapter 280: Dugu Bo “Sells” His Granddaughter

None of them knew that, at that moment, a strange black aura was beginning to form around Tang San, and under its influence, both of his martial spirits were becoming darker and more ominous.

Meanwhile, inside the Kamui space, Dugu Bo stared at Su Ming in silence.

Feeling uncomfortable under Dugu Bo's gaze, Su Ming finally couldn't take it anymore. "Old monster, why are you staring at me like that? If you've got something to say, just say it!"

After a brief hesitation, Dugu Bo spoke, "Kid, what do you think of my granddaughter?"

Su Ming was stunned for a moment. This was what Dugu Bo had been thinking about? Su Ming laughed. "What? Old monster, are you trying to set me up with your granddaughter?"

Dugu Bo laughed heartily. "Why not? Look at Yan Yan, she's not bad-looking, and you—you're talented and powerful, plus you're quite handsome. Even though you're a bit mysterious, I'd feel reassured entrusting her to you."

Su Ming replied, "Old monster, I don't have a problem with you introducing your granddaughter to me, but I have to be upfront. I'm a man who's inclined toward affection for many people, so... you understand, right?"

"I already have two women I'm very close to—Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong. You know them. So, old monster, if you're serious about introducing your granddaughter to me, you better be prepared, and you'll need her consent too."

Su Ming respected Dugu Bo as they had become close, almost like family, so he felt it was necessary to be straightforward, allowing Dugu Bo to make his own decision.

Dugu Bo, hearing Su Ming's honest words, appreciated him even more. He chuckled, "Kid, I may be old, but I'm not blind. Of course, I can see that you have unclear relationships with multiple women. But who cares? In this world, it's common for the strong to have many women. I've thought long and hard about this before bringing it up. As long as you treat Yan Yan well, I don't care how many women you have!"

"As for Yan Yan, don't worry about her. I'll talk to her and explain everything."

Su Ming, seeing how decisive Dugu Bo was, couldn't help but ask, "Old monster, aren't you afraid that your granddaughter might already have feelings for someone else? I don't want to be the one to break up a relationship—that wouldn't sit well with me."

Dugu Bo waved it off. "You're talking about Yu Tianheng, right? You saw what happened—after what he did, there's no way anything will happen between them!"

"I can assure you, Yan Yan might have had some feelings for Yu Tianheng before, but it was just a crush. Nothing more happened between them!"

Dugu Bo, naturally aware of Su Ming's concerns, explained. Yan Yan was his only family left in the world, so he kept a close eye on her and was fully aware of her brief infatuation with Yu Tianheng.

However, Dugu Bo had always been skeptical of Yu Tianheng's intentions, suspecting that his interest in Yan Yan was driven by ulterior motives. But if Yan Yan had genuinely liked him, Dugu Bo wouldn't have stood in their way.

In Dugu Bo's eyes, Yan Yan's attraction to Yu Tianheng was likely due to the lack of better options in the academy. Now that Su Ming had shown interest, what use was Yu Tianheng?

Moreover, Yu Tianheng had almost gotten his granddaughter killed. Dugu Bo hadn't even settled the score with him or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan yet!

Dugu Bo was a man who clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment. Those involved in the incident a few days ago wouldn't escape his retribution, though he wouldn't hold a grudge against others who weren't involved.

After their conversation, Dugu Bo and Su Ming continued their journey toward Holy Soul Village without stopping to rest. However, this time, they didn't have to rush as much as before since it would still take some time for Tang Hao to learn about Tang San's situation.

With more time on his hands, Su Ming finally had the chance to write in his diary again.

Su Ming's Diary:

After more than a month, I'm finally able to write in my diary again. It's been an incredibly busy time, but the rewards have been significant.

The girls immediately focused on Su Ming's new diary entry, eager to see what he had been up to.

Even Dugu Yan was curious. Since Su Ming had resumed writing, did that mean her grandfather's poison had been cured?

Little did she know that her grandfather had already "sold" her.

Qian Renxue, on the other hand, was grinding her teeth in frustration. She desperately wanted Su Ming to return soon.

To summarize, during this past month, I finally helped the old monster control the poison in his body. He can now fully manage it, without the risk of it running wild.

This was all thanks to the cultivation method I gave him. With its help, the old monster managed to consolidate all of his poison into a single toxin core, allowing him to elevate his strength to rank 95!

When the girls read the part about the "old monster," they knew right away that Su Ming was talking about Dugu Bo. Clearly, they had been getting along well over the past month.

They were all stunned by Su Ming's capabilities—he had managed to help Dugu Bo control his poison and even significantly increase his strength. They couldn't help but feel envious.

But that's not all. Later, I found the Blood Swan Kiss in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. This herb itself isn't poisonous, but once it comes into contact with toxins, it amplifies their potency by tens or even hundreds of times!

However, because this herb is so dangerous, I feared that if Dugu Bo consumed the whole plant, it might kill him. So, to be cautious, I had him take it in small portions.

Dugu Yan sighed in relief after reading this. Her grandfather was reckless, but Su Ming had been cautious enough to prevent any disaster.

As for Bibi Dong, she was surprised by Dugu Bo's newfound strength but understood that this outcome was inevitable. Only a cultivation method like Su Ming's could allow Dugu Bo to control his poison and grow stronger. Had Dugu Bo used traditional methods to cure his poison, his strength would have plummeted instead.

After a month of training, the old monster finally broke through to rank 96, officially entering the ranks of the continent's top experts. He's no longer the weakest Title Douluo, haha!

Afterward, I raided the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for any useful herbs, dropped some system-provided catalysts, and should be able to harvest them again soon.

Of course, the herbs I collected are for the people I care about. Naturally, Dugu Yan gets her share, too—she is, after all, the old monster's granddaughter.

The girls were awestruck by Su Ming's exploits. Meanwhile, Dugu Yan remained oblivious to the fact that her grandfather had already "given her away."

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