In the grand hall of the Elf Residence.
Dugu Yan, who was acting as a maid, not only brewed the tea but also poured a cup for both Yunxiao and Dugu Bo.
"It's been a few days since we last met, Miss Dugu Yan, and you've grown even more beautiful," Yunxiao complimented after taking a sip of tea.
Indeed, Dugu Yan, who had taken great care in her appearance, looked stunning and pleasing to the eye.
Yunxiao didn't mind spending a little time appreciating and praising beautiful things.
"Thank you for your kind words, Elf Crown!"
Feeling Yunxiao's appreciative gaze, Dugu Yan's cheeks flushed slightly.
As the saying goes, since ancient times, heroes have loved beauties.
But how many people know that beauties, from beginning to end, love true heroes who are handsome, wealthy, and powerful?
And Yunxiao perfectly met all these criteria.
To say that Dugu Yan had no thoughts about Yunxiao would be a lie.
As the saying goes, you are unmarried, and I am unmarried.
Who can predict what the future holds?
"Ahem, Elf Crown, I am Dugu Bo. I've brought Yan Yan here uninvited today. I hope you can forgive our intrusion," Dugu Bo coughed lightly, noticing the look in Dugu Yan's eyes.
"Oh, it's no trouble. Miss Dugu Yan and I are already acquainted," Yunxiao replied.
"May I ask, Poison Douluo, what brings you here today?"
Yunxiao, also noticing the unusual look in Dugu Yan's eyes, quickly changed the subject.
It was all because of his damn charm, which was too attractive to women.
If Dugu Bo hadn't been present, Dugu Yan would likely have continued to gaze at him unabashedly.
At this point, it must be said that Dugu Yan was indeed a woman who dared to love and hate.
Facing her grandfather, who had interrupted her moment, Dugu Yan shot him a resentful look.
Ignoring Dugu Yan's reproachful gaze, Dugu Bo took a sip of tea before tentatively speaking.
"Elf Crown, the main reason for my visit today is to thank you for curing Yan Yan of her poison!"
"Additionally, I wanted to ask if you, Elf Crown, are well-versed in the art of herbal medicine?"
"Could I trouble you to prepare some herbs for Yan Yan, just in case of emergencies…"
"The art of herbal medicine?"
Hearing this, Yunxiao lightly tapped the carved armrest with his fingertips, his eyes lifting slightly to look at Dugu Bo, deep in thought.
When it came to natural plants and the art of herbal medicine, these were the specialties of the Elf Clan.
Having sensed the probing in Dugu Bo's words, Yunxiao smiled faintly.
"Haha, Poison Douluo."
"I have some knowledge of herbal medicine."
"But is this really the only reason for your visit today?"
"Uh… well…"
Feeling Yunxiao's teasing gaze, Dugu Bo felt as though he had been stripped bare, all his thoughts laid out in the open.
Thinking of how Yunxiao had managed to cure Dugu Yan of the Serpentine Venom, Dugu Bo gritted his teeth and decided to lay all his cards on the table.
"Ah, Elf Crown, to be honest with you."
"I've also been poisoned…"
At this, Dugu Bo revealed a bitter smile.
It was likely that no one on the entire Douluo Continent would have imagined that the Poison Douluo, known for his mastery of poison, would be poisoned by his own Martial Soul.
And not just any poison, but the incurable Serpentine Venom.
Unless it's a member of the Dugu family fighting with the Jade Scale Snake Spirit, the hidden danger of the Serpentine Venom would always loom like a sharp blade hanging overhead, threatening death at any moment.
"What? Grandpa, you're poisoned too?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan trembled, her eyes reddening, her face filled with shock and worry.
She had thought her grandfather was just taking her to visit and thank the Elf Crown.
But Dugu Yan had never imagined such a thing could happen.
Yunxiao also nodded slightly at Dugu Bo's confession.
Facing someone stronger than the Poison Douluo, who could also resolve the Serpentine Venom that had plagued the Dugu family for years, it was only natural for Dugu Bo to be so forthright about his poisoning.
It was fortunate that Yunxiao's strength surpassed Dugu Bo's.
Otherwise, if someone weaker than Dugu Bo were in his place, would they be so compliant?
You'd probably have Dugu Bo by the throat, forcing you to help him rid the Serpentine Venom.
"Poison Douluo, if I'm not mistaken, both you and Miss Dugu Yan are poisoned by your own Martial Souls, aren't you?"
"Elf Crown, you are correct."
"The poison that afflicts me and Yan Yan is indeed the Serpentine Venom inherent in our Martial Souls."
Hearing Yunxiao accurately identify the Serpentine Venom made Dugu Bo even more certain that the Elf Crown before him was no ordinary figure.
His insight and abilities far exceeded expectations; perhaps this Elf Crown was truly the hope for the Dugu family to escape the torment of the Serpentine Venom.
"Grandpa, what are you saying???"
"Our Dugu family's Jade Scale Snake Spirit poisons its user?"
Upon Dugu Bo's admission, Dugu Yan was also struck with disbelief.
I, Dugu Yan, with the Jade Scale Snake Spirit, am poisoned?
My grandfather, Dugu Bo, with the Jade Scale Snake Emperor Spirit, is also poisoned?
Then my father's Spirit was also the Jade Scale Snake, so the cause of my parents' death must be...
Thinking this, Dugu Yan directly asked Dugu Bo the question in her heart.
"Yan Yan..."
"Sigh, there's no point in hiding it now."
Facing Dugu Yan's question, a flash of pain and helplessness crossed Dugu Bo's eyes.
Then, he slowly began to reveal everything about the Dugu family.
Half an hour later!
After receiving Dugu Bo's confirmation and learning the true cause of her parents' death, Dugu Yan was immediately in tears.
So that's how it was, that's the truth.
No wonder when she asked about her parents' death, her grandfather always evaded the question.
Her parents had died from the damned poison inherent in the Jade Scale Snake Spirit.
Not just her parents, but she herself, and her grandfather too.
From this moment on, Dugu Yan had never felt such disgust for her own Jade Scale Snake Spirit.
Seeing Dugu Yan crying like a pear blossom bathed in rain, Yunxiao handed her a tissue from the table.
Two and a half hours later, Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo's emotions finally stabilized.
"Miss Dugu Yan, Poison Douluo."
"The departed cannot be brought back."
"Your priority now is to resolve the Serpentine Venom."
With that, Yunxiao also poured a cup of tea for the grandfather and granddaughter.
The warm steam, carrying the fragrance of tea, rose gently, spreading a cozy atmosphere throughout the room.
Dugu Yan had been crying for two and a half hours now. Her eyes were swollen and red, her voice hoarse. It was high time she replenished her fluids.
It's often said that girls are made of water, and indeed, her tears seemed endless. Even after crying for so long, she was still sniffling and sobbing.
(End of Chapter)