(T/N: A 'Luan' is often mistranslated as 'Phoenix' or 'Roc' as they are all mythological birds and there is no direct equivalent in English. Long story short, it's a mythical bird that flies and sings but it's not a phoenix.)
Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's question, Dugu Bo was somewhat puzzled. "I do have a soul bone, but Yan'er doesn't. Why does Your Highness suddenly mention soul bones?"
Looking at the confused Dugu Bo, Dai Chengfeng explained, "Elder Dugu Bo, the reason you and Miss Dugu Yan are being backlashed by your martial spirit's poison is entirely because both of you practice poison techniques without possessing an equipment-type martial spirit."
"This causes all the accumulated toxins to have nowhere to go, forcing them to merge with your bodies."
"As for your soul power, though it can neutralize most of the toxins—this is why neither you nor Miss Dugu Yan have died from poisoning yet…"
"The small portion of toxins that your soul power cannot neutralize has, over time, placed a significant burden on both of your bodies."
"If this issue isn't resolved…"
"Even if you temporarily cleanse the toxins by consuming the Great Restoration Pill, it would only be a temporary fix, not a permanent solution."
Hearing Dai Chengfeng's explanation, Dugu Bo felt a wave of clarity. "So I've been slowly poisoned all along, no wonder I could never pinpoint the cause…"
As he spoke, he couldn't help but reveal a self-deprecating smile. "I may bear the title of 'Poison,' yet I was unaware of my own poisoning process. On the other hand, Your Highness understands it perfectly."
"Your Highness is truly talented and knowledgeable—I deeply admire you!"
Dai Chengfeng smiled and continued, "Now that you know the root cause of your poisoning, preventing further issues will be much simpler."
Dugu Bo nodded, his eyes gleaming with understanding. "Your Highness means…"
"As long as we find a suitable external vessel to store the toxins, the problem of me and Yan'er being poisoned can be easily resolved."
"And soul bones are the most suitable vessels?!"
"Mm." Dai Chengfeng nodded.
"Elder, your body is saturated with poison, and your soul power has become inseparable from it. If you were to directly consume the Great Restoration Pill to cleanse your meridians, it might cause a severe regression in your soul power—possibly dropping you back to levels 70 or 80."
"Therefore, Elder, you need to dissolve the Great Restoration Pill in water and drink a cup daily for half a year."
"During this process, use the pill's gentle medicinal properties to guide the cleansed toxins into your soul bone instead of expelling them from your body…"
"In doing so, all problems will be resolved!"
Hearing this detoxification method, Dugu Bo was filled with gratitude and admiration.
He hadn't expected Dai Chengfeng to already plan ahead for how to preserve his soul power to the greatest extent.
'If it weren't for Dai Chengfeng, both me and my granddaughter might one day be mysteriously killed by our own martial spirit's poison without even realizing it.'
'Such a life-saving favor, especially since it saved Yan'er…'
'Though I wouldn't call myself a good person, I still understand the importance of repaying kindness!'
At this moment, Dugu Bo clasped his hands tightly, leaning forward slightly, and bowed deeply to Dai Chengfeng once again. His voice was filled with sincerity.
"Your Highness, I will never forget the kindness you've shown me today!"
Dai Chengfeng's lips curved into a gentle smile as he extended a hand to lightly support Dugu Bo, saying nothing.
But everything was understood without words.
However, soon after, he chuckled and said, "If Elder truly wishes to express gratitude, I happen to have a question for you now."
Instantly, Dugu Bo's expression became serious. "Your Highness, please ask. I will answer fully and without reservation."
"Elder, there's no need to be so formal."
Dai Chengfeng smiled, his gaze drifting toward the distance as he spoke slowly, "Elder, you've frequented the medicinal garden at the heart of the Sunset Forest for many years."
"Surely, you must be extremely familiar with the conditions of the Sunset Forest."
"I want to know…"
"What is the purest wind-attribute soul beast in the Sunset Forest?"
"It doesn't need to be the strongest, but its wind attribute must be pure!"
As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng clenched his fists slightly, feeling the bottleneck in his soul power that had reached level 30.
"Given that Elder should be able to sense this, and considering that we're already in the Sunset Forest…"
"I plan to obtain my third soul ring before leaving—it'll be killing two birds with one stone."
When Dugu Bo heard that Dai Chengfeng was asking such a simple question, he knew it was Dai Chengfeng's way of sparing his feelings. His eyes grew even more grateful.
But he didn't hesitate further and instead burst into confident laughter, his face filled with absolute certainty. "Your Highness, you've asked the right person!"
"When it comes to knowledge of the Sunset Forest, if I claim second place, no one dares to claim first!"
As he spoke, Dugu Bo stroked his chin thoughtfully. "The most well-known wind-attribute soul beast in the Sunset Forest is undoubtedly the Gale Demon Wolf, and it's quite powerful too."
"But Your Highness seeks the purest wind-attribute soul beast…"
Dugu Bo fell silent, deep in thought.
After all, this concerned Dai Chengfeng's third soul ring, and as everyone knows, each soul ring is incredibly important to a soul master.
Moreover, Dai Chengfeng had done him such a great favor.
Thus, he couldn't afford to be careless.
Dai Chengfeng understood that Dugu Bo was carefully selecting the most suitable soul beast for him and didn't interrupt.
For a moment, the tent fell silent.
"Ah!"
Suddenly, Dugu Bo exclaimed loudly, "I've thought of a soul beast that's perfect for Your Highness!"
"What soul beast?"
Dai Chengfeng asked curiously.
"The Nine Nether Azure Luan!"
"The Nine Nether Azure Luan?" Hearing the name, a flicker of curiosity and anticipation appeared in Dai Chengfeng's eyes as he softly repeated the name.
Dugu Bo nodded, his expression turning solemn. "The Nine Nether Azure Luan is an exceptionally rare soul beast."
"Strictly speaking, it isn't purely a wind-attribute soul beast."
"It possesses both darkness and wind attributes, but strangely, these two forces blend perfectly within its body, giving rise to a unique and pure form of wind energy."
"Back when I encountered their group in the Sunset Forest, I was startled by the peculiarity of their wind—even as a Title Douluo, I broke out in a cold sweat."
"Fortunately, their age wasn't too high; otherwise, I wouldn't have stood a chance against them."
"Now, Your Highness seeks the purest wind-attribute soul beast."
"But I truly can't think of any other soul beast whose wind can compare to the Nine Nether Azure Luan. Thus, Your Highness, why not consider this soul beast?"
Dai Chengfeng didn't respond immediately but silently pondered, "Wind and darkness, fused together?"
"Darkness attribute!"
Instinctively, Dai Chengfeng glanced at his back.
There, attached to him, was something that was technically not an external soul bone but surpassed one—the demonic wings formed by the condensed power of the Evil God.
"Perhaps…"
A flicker of anticipation appeared in Dai Chengfeng's eyes, followed by a slight nod.
"Since Elder Dugu Bo speaks so highly of the strength of the Nine Nether Azure Luan's wind, I'm willing to trust your recommendation."
"My third soul ring—it shall be theirs!"
Dugu Bo grinned confidently. "Rest assured, Your Highness!"
"The unique wind of the Nine Nether Azure Luan will surely astonish you. You'll marvel at the existence of such a soul beast!"