"The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, that's quite a decent Martial Soul. However, your Martial Soul has a significant flaw, and it can even be passed down to your descendants."
Ye Feng casually conjured a frost throne and sat down, crossing his legs and smiling as he looked at Dugu Bo.
"Sir, are you saying that my granddaughter's inherited Azure Phosphor Serpent also has a flaw?!"
Dugu Bo suddenly raised his head, his eyes widening in shock, clearly finding it hard to accept.
"Of course, the Azure Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul inherently has a major flaw. Your Martial Soul must have encountered some kind of opportunity, allowing it to evolve into the Azure Spirit Serpent Empress, which is why you've lived this long."
"If I'm not mistaken, your son died due to the backlash from his Martial Soul, didn't he?"
"You might think your granddaughter hasn't inherited the flaw of the Azure Phosphor Serpent, but I'm telling you, it's not that she hasn't inherited it—it's just that her cultivation is too shallow, and the Azure Phosphor Serpent hasn't fully matured yet."
"If your granddaughter's Martial Soul doesn't evolve into the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor like yours, the day she advances to Soul Emperor will be the day she dies!"
Ye Feng spoke calmly, as if stating a simple fact.
"How… how could this be…"
As Ye Feng finished speaking, Dugu Bo's expression turned extremely grim.
Because Ye Feng was right. His son had died young due to the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison, and his daughter-in-law had also been affected by the toxin, not living long either, leaving behind only a granddaughter.
This was why he valued Dugu Yan so much.
Dugu Yan was his only descendant, his lifeline. When it came to her safety, how could he not be anxious? He had observed Dugu Yan, and she didn't seem to show any signs of poisoning. He had thought that her Martial Soul hadn't inherited the flaw of the Azure Phosphor Serpent, but he never expected…
It wasn't that she hadn't inherited it—it was just that it hadn't manifested yet!
"Thud…"
At this thought, Dugu Bo abandoned all dignity and knelt down heavily before Ye Feng.
"Please, sir, save my granddaughter! As long as she can be safe and sound, I, Dugu Bo, am willing to pay any price!"
Dugu Bo clenched his fists tightly.
Although he knew that the other party might be manipulating him, he had no choice. He was indeed being manipulated.
As long as his granddaughter could overcome this crisis, he was willing to pay any price! "There's no need for this. I have a way to cure the flaws in both your and your granddaughter's Martial Souls. I'm not using this to threaten you; I just want to make a deal with you."
Seeing Dugu Bo's attitude, Ye Feng felt satisfied but didn't push too hard.
If he threatened Dugu Bo, the man would comply, but he would inevitably harbor resentment.
But if it was a deal, Dugu Bo would not only cooperate but also be deeply grateful.
The latter was what Ye Feng wanted.
"Please, sir, speak plainly!"
Dugu Bo remained kneeling, his posture humble.
"I actually come from a hidden sect called the Star Sect. However, this generation of the Star Sect needs to emerge into the world, and I am its representative."
"But my elders are worried about me, and they can't protect me at all times, so I need to find a guardian…"
"Sir, are you saying…" Before Ye Feng could finish, Dugu Bo slowly raised his head, clearly guessing Ye Feng's intentions.
"Yes, as a Titled Douluo, you are qualified to be my guardian. If you're willing, then the deal is done."
Ye Feng saw that Dugu Bo was so cooperative and nodded in acknowledgment.
Bi Ji and Zi Ji had their own matters to attend to.
The main reason was that they disliked humans, so Ye Feng couldn't keep them by his side at all times.
Hiring a human Titled Douluo at some cost was the most cost-effective option.
Moreover, Dugu Bo had a weakness, and Ye Feng wasn't afraid of his betrayal.
Even if the other party truly had ulterior motives, with Ye Feng's current strength, he could hold his ground for a while and then directly summon Di Tian to eliminate the threat...
Of course, unless Dugu Yan died suddenly, the probability of Dugu Bo having any disloyal thoughts was almost zero.
"Thank you, my lord. I agree to this condition!"
Dugu Bo kowtowed again, his tone even tinged with joy. He had thought the other party would propose some extremely harsh conditions, but he never expected their request to be so simple.
Now, he no longer harbored any hatred towards Ye Feng and the others; instead, he felt somewhat grateful.
If he hadn't met them, he might never have known that Dugu Yan had also inherited the defect, and the tragedy of his son would surely repeat itself, watching his granddaughter die from the backlash...
That kind of pain was something he never wanted to experience again, even if it meant death!
Moreover, the other party came from such a powerful sect. If he could establish a connection with them, even after his death, he could find a backer for Dugu Yan...
"Alright, then it's settled."
Ye Feng nodded, then turned to Zi Ji and Bi Ji beside him and said, "Sister Zi Ji, Sister Bi Ji, the development of the Star Sect still needs your help. You should head back first."
"But, Young Master..."
Bi Ji and Zi Ji were somewhat worried upon hearing this.
Although they indeed weren't very suitable to appear in front of humans, they could hide and take turns guarding Ye Feng every day, which would be more than enough to protect him.
"Really, it's fine. You've worked hard; take a rest for a while. I'll call on you for help later~"
Ye Feng said with a smile.
The main reason was that he wasn't used to the feeling of being monitored. Given Bi Ji and Zi Ji's personalities, they would surely spy on him in secret, which made him a bit uneasy.
"Alright..."
Although Bi Ji and Zi Ji were somewhat reluctant in their hearts, they also understood that Ye Feng might not like the feeling of being watched, so they agreed.
After all, Ye Feng had their "summoning" method, and with Sky Curtain City nearby, as long as Ye Feng actively summoned them or something happened, they could arrive within ten breaths at full speed.
Bi Ji and Zi Ji looked at Ye Feng with some reluctance. Besides their affection for Ye Feng, they were also reluctant to part with his bloodline, as being close to Ye Feng allowed their bloodlines to slowly evolve...
Moreover, this effect was particularly effective for dragonkind; the more mixed the bloodline, the better the effect.
Bi Ji and Zi Ji speculated that Ye Feng had used his own bloodline to subtly treat the defect in Dugu Bo's bloodline.
What a lucky guy...
In the end, Bi Ji and Zi Ji returned to the Star Sect.
"Phew... My lord, your Star Sect is truly unfathomable..."
Feeling the departure of those two powerful beings, Dugu Bo let out a sigh of relief, his back already soaked with cold sweat.
The pressure emanating from those two was simply too overwhelming. They were undoubtedly terrifying powerhouses above level 95, and there were two of them. Moreover, they harbored significant hostility toward him.
Even though he was a Titled Douluo, he was still struggling to withstand it.
"Hmm, they are my elders, and they are actually the weakest among them. My other elders are in a deep slumber using a secret technique. They only emerged for my sake," Ye Feng said casually.
"What... they are just the weakest..."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's heart was once again struck by a storm of shock. Are Titled Douluos really so common now?
In the entire Douluo Continent, there are only a handful of Titled Douluos. Just how many does the Star Sect have?
"Alright, from now on, don't call me 'sir.' My name is Ye Feng. You can call me Young Master Ye. I can handle it," Ye Feng said indifferently.
Dugu Bo: ...
"Yes, Young Master Ye..."
Dugu Bo's mouth twitched, but he didn't refuse. After all, he was a prisoner, and at this moment, he was in desperate need of help.
Having lived for so long, things like pride and reputation were naturally unimportant to him. His reputation was already in tatters, so losing face didn't matter. No one would dare to say anything to his face anyway.
"Alright, let's start by addressing the poison issue within your body," Ye Feng said, nodding slightly as he saw Dugu Bo being so cooperative. He decided to give Dugu Bo a taste of the benefits first.
(End of Chapter)