Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 48 Brief Suppression, Gaining Trust

"Your talent is extraordinary. Even the renowned Haotian Douluo from a few years ago couldn't compare to you. If you grow up smoothly, you'll probably be able to break through to the Title Douluo level by your thirties."

Dugu Bo, dressed in a dark green robe, unconsciously rubbed the dark patterns on the edge of the cuff with his fingertips. When his gaze fell on Lin Yao, it was filled with a sense of inquiry and amazement. He spoke softly, his voice full of recognition of Lin Yao's talent.

Immediately, he slowly turned his head, his gaze instantly softening as he looked at Dugu Yan beside him.

At this moment, Dugu Yan opened her almond-shaped eyes wide, her gaze filled with surprise and astonishment, her eyes fixed on Lin Yao.

They seemed not yet to have recovered from the fact that Lin Yao had become a Soul Master and the high praise his grandfather had given him.

Her small mouth opened slightly, revealing a hint of her pink tongue.

Looking at his granddaughter's appearance, Dugu Bo smiled faintly, then composed himself and said with a hint of seriousness and pleading, "Of course, you haven't grown up yet. I am also a Title Douluo, so can I shamelessly invest in you and protect your growth?"

"If you can take care of Yan'er after you grow up, that will be enough. Even if I perish, I will be content. My only worry is her."

"Grandpa, what are you saying!"

Upon hearing the word "fallen," Dugu Yan hurriedly reached out and grabbed Dugu Bo's sleeve, her tone somewhat dissatisfied and anxious.

"You were a Title Douluo, how could you have perished?"

For Dugu Yan, her only remaining relative in the world, he was already the most important support in her life, and she could not imagine what it would be like to lose her grandfather.

Dugu Bo felt the force from his sleeve and the dependence in his granddaughter's words, and his heart warmed. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something.

For example, he was suffering from increasingly severe poisoning in his body, but when he saw a trace of sadness flash in his granddaughter's eyes, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue, and just gently patted the back of her hand, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.

In that moment of silence, Lin Yao suddenly spoke, his voice clear and firm, breaking the atmosphere: "Senior Dugu, I actually have a way to help Sister Yan Yan improve her condition and grow up sooner. After all, it's best to have your own strength in your own hands."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow, a hint of doubt in his eyes. He gently shook his head and sighed, saying, "Oh, Xiao Yao, you can't just say things like 'aiming too high' so casually. Although I admit that Yan'er has some talent, she won't grow as quickly as someone with your extraordinary talent."

If I'm lucky enough to get close to the Soul King before I'm twenty and close to the Soul Saint before I'm thirty, I'll be more than satisfied.

"

In his view, Lin Yao may have underestimated the difficulty of ordinary geniuses growing up because of his extremely fast cultivation speed.

The path of a Soul Master's cultivation becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses, with each breakthrough requiring tremendous effort and opportunity.

"If you follow my method, Sister Yan Yan, your growth rate will definitely exceed your expectations, and you will surely become a Soul Saint before the age of thirty."

Lin Yao's eyes were firm, and his tone left no room for doubt. The sunlight shone on his face, making his already handsome features even more dazzling.

These words instantly attracted the attention of the three people present.

Dugu Bo frowned, his eyes filled with even more suspicion, yet also with a hint of anticipation.

Dugu Yan stopped tugging at her grandfather's sleeve, her eyes filled with surprise and curiosity as she stared intently at Lin Yao, anticipating his next words.

Ye Lengleng stood aside, a smile of joy for her friend on her fair face, but a hint of disappointment flashed deep in her eyes.

She also longed for opportunities to grow quickly, but was too shy to ask for them.

Lin Yao took in the changes in the expressions of the three people, especially noticing Ye Lengleng's complicated expression. He smiled slightly and continued, "Although this opportunity for change cannot be universal, it can still meet the needs of a few dozen people. Don't worry, I won't forget you, Sister Lengleng."

Dugu Bo's expression became somewhat subtle as he listened to Lin Yao's words.

If it weren't for Lin Yao's unparalleled talent and the respect due to Sword Douluo, he probably would have turned around and left long ago.

Seeing Lin Yao talking to his granddaughter while also keeping an eye on Ye Lengleng standing to the side, he felt somewhat dissatisfied and thought to himself:

That brat, does he really think I don't exist?

"Of course, I am not one to speak carelessly. This involves some of Senior Dugu Bo's privacy, so I will speak with Senior Dugu alone first."

Lin Yao's eyes flashed, and he already had a way to gain Dugu Bo's trust.

However, this matter concerned Dugu Bo's secrets and was not convenient to mention in front of the two young ladies, so he made the suggestion in a sincere tone.

"OK!"

Dugu Bo was already somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Yao's "philanthropic" attitude, and upon hearing his words, he immediately nodded in agreement, then turned to Dugu Yan and said.

"Yan'er, you stay here with your friend for a while. Xiao Yao and I will go somewhere else to talk."

As soon as he finished speaking, he reached out and grabbed Lin Yao's shoulder. With a slight twist of his wrist, he quietly circulated his soul power, and with Lin Yao, he instantly vanished.

In the blink of an eye, the two figures disappeared from Dugu Yan and Ye Lengleng's sight.

Dugu Yan stared blankly at the empty space ahead, then turned to look at Ye Lengleng beside her. The two looked at each other in bewilderment.

Soon, Dugu Bo led Lin Yao to a relatively secluded pavilion within the Tiandou Royal Academy.

The pavilion was covered with lush green vines, and the roof was covered with a thick layer of moss, indicating that it was rarely visited.

The pavilion is surrounded by dense bushes, cleverly isolating it from the outside world, with only a few winding paths leading to it.

Dugu Bo released his grip on Lin Yao's shoulder and glanced around.

Then, his soul power surged slightly, and a light green soul power barrier quietly enveloped the entire pavilion.

After doing all this, he finally spoke, "Xiao Yao, there aren't many people around here. Plus, with the soul power barrier I've set up, even a Super Douluo wouldn't be able to eavesdrop from a distance. Just say what you have to say."

Lin Yao nodded slightly, looking directly at Dugu Bo without any pretense, and asked directly, "Yes, Senior Dugu, may I ask you, on rainy days, is the tingling and itching sensation in your ribs any better, or is it getting worse?"

He knew that to gain the trust of this Title Douluo, he had to strike at his weak point, just like Tang San did in the original story.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically. His originally gentle gaze instantly turned sharp, like two sharp knives, fixed on Lin Yao.

He clenched his fists behind his back, his knuckles turning white from the force, and his soul power surged instantly, as if he were about to make a move at any moment.

But then he thought again that Lin Yao had the Sword Douluo backing him up, and if he really attacked Lin Yao, it would probably cause unnecessary trouble.

So, he forcibly suppressed the inexplicable emotions in his heart, took a deep breath, but did not speak.

She simply stared intently at Lin Yao, waiting for his explanation.

Seeing Dugu Bo's reaction, Lin Yao felt reassured.

The power of his master, Sword Douluo, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School played a role in preventing him from suffering the same treatment as Tang San in the original story. Perhaps Dugu Yan was also partly to blame.

Seemingly unfazed by the oppressive aura emanating from Dugu Bo, Lin Yao continued calmly, "Senior Dugu, barring any unforeseen circumstances, you will experience these symptoms once each at noon and midnight, each lasting for more than an hour."

Also, around midnight, you will experience needle-like stabbing pains on the top of your head and in your chest, along with spasms throughout your body, lasting for at least half an hour, roughly the same time.

"Where did you get this?"

Dugu Bo's expression changed repeatedly, and his gaze toward Lin Yao was filled with danger. He even dropped the previous way of addressing Lin Yao as "Little Yao" and addressed him directly as "you".

He had initially thought Lin Yao had just noticed it by chance, but now that he heard it so perfectly matched his physical condition, he couldn't help but feel anxious.

These symptoms were his biggest secret, and they were related to his life and safety.

Although he inadvertently mentioned his possible demise while talking to Dugu Yan, who can truly face death with equanimity?

In particular, if his enemies were to discover these weaknesses and launch a surprise attack on him, he would surely die a horrible death.

His granddaughter, who is currently only a Great Soul Master and has not yet fully matured, will face an even more unimaginable fate.

Death might be a relief, but more likely one would become a plaything used by an enemy to optimize the genes of their martial soul inheritance.

Living is worse than death, and one can only be the object of others' amusement.

This is something he absolutely does not want to see, and absolutely will not allow to happen.

"Senior Dugu, this is a symptom that can be detected by medical skills and close observation. Currently, I am the only one who knows about it."

Lin Yao spoke calmly, looking honestly at Dugu Bo, and continued.

"Furthermore, you are aware of my talent and background. Even if I wanted to harm you, I wouldn't need to do it this way."

He knew that only by completely dispelling Dugu Bo's doubts could the following conversation proceed smoothly.

When Dugu Bo heard Lin Yao's words, which gave him a way out, he suddenly realized that his mind had been led by the seven-year-old child in front of him. He felt a little unwilling, but he also knew that what Lin Yao said was true.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "You have such powerful medical skills? With your current level of soul power cultivation, you should be spending your time cultivating normally, how could you have time to ponder these unorthodox methods?"

In his view, the primary task of a Soul Master is to improve their Soul Power, while studying medicine is merely a side path.

A seven-year-old Soul Master is already extremely terrifying. He must have used every minute of his time to cultivate. It is impossible for him to master such profound medical skills in addition to cultivating.

"Sometimes, geniuses are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. Even if you are a Title Douluo, how could you possibly know the limits of my potential?"

Lin Yao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile.

It is indeed difficult to master both cultivation and medicine on one's own with limited time and energy, but Lin Yao is different.

He has the support of brothers from other worlds behind him.

They possess the essence of modern medicine, as well as a profound foundation in ancient medicine from the world of martial arts novels, and have ample time to study and learn, and then pass on what they have learned to him.

With such a powerful foundation, Lin Yao even dared to shamelessly call himself a medical master in Douluo Continent. However, there was no need to put aside the complicated thoughts in his mind. Lin Yao changed the subject and said seriously, "Senior Dugu, I can say that with the knowledge I have now, plus the special nature of my soul power, and the hidden methods, I can sort out and suppress the poison in your body in a short time."

If some special materials are added, this timeframe could be extended to several years or even more than a decade.

"What did you say? You can control and suppress the poison in my body?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was filled with shock. He subconsciously raised his voice, his tone filled with disbelief.

"Kid, don't joke with me like that! Although you are a Soul Master and have a certain foundation in medicine, the poison in my body is so troublesome that even your master, Sword Douluo, would find it extremely difficult to handle."

In his view, the deadly poison in his body had accumulated over many years and had long since penetrated his bones, leaving him helpless.

How could a seven-year-old possibly suppress it? That's simply a fantasy.

"You'll know once you try it."

Lin Yao noticed the disdain in Dugu Bo's words, but he wasn't angry. He just said softly.

He understood that no amount of verbal explanation would be of any use; only concrete actions could convince this titled Douluo.

This confident attitude lessened Dugu Bo's doubts and instead aroused his curiosity.

At the same time, a faint glimmer of hope ignited in his heart.

If Lin Yao can truly alleviate the pain caused by the accumulated poison in his body, then even just trying it would be worthwhile.

He pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay! If you can really do it, I will not only apologize for my earlier disrespect, but I will also agree to do anything you ask me to do in the future, as long as it doesn't violate my principles."

Lin Yao nodded slightly, already feeling confident.

If someone else had said these words, he might have been skeptical, but he already knew Dugu Bo's character from the original story.

Although in the original novel, Dugu Bo was ruthless and cruel, he was indeed willing to take the blame for many people he respected, such as Tang San, and even went so far as to massacre a city.

Even with their hands stained with blood, they still went without hesitation.

In the Douluo Continent, when it comes to trustworthiness towards those he approves of, Dugu Bo is definitely in the top five.

"Star Sword, power of wood, fire and earth, body of stars, Zhou Tian Star Array."

Without further hesitation, Lin Yao softly recited the incantation, and then his soul power suddenly erupted.

Suddenly, a longsword radiating dazzling starlight appeared out of thin air in his right hand.

The sword was covered with intricate star patterns, and the soul power of the three attributes of wood, fire and earth intertwined to form a strange energy array.

At the same time, a faint starlight surrounded his body, as if it contained the power of the entire starry sky.

Upon seeing this, Dugu Bo's gaze instantly turned to surprise and uncertainty.

He stared intently at the Star Sword in Lin Yao's hand and the starlight surrounding him, muttering to himself, "Another martial soul? Inside the body—but isn't this child's martial soul a sword?"

Could this be the Twin Martial Souls? This—"

As a titled Douluo, he naturally knew what twin martial souls meant.

That's a talent that's one in a billion, but it's not necessarily a good thing; it's as if the heavens are jealous of it.

Throughout the thousands of years of the Douluo Continent, only the one in the Pope's Palace has been able to truly grow into a twin martial soul.

Most other people with twin martial souls die when they absorb soul rings because they cannot withstand the impact of soul power.

In Dugu Bo's eyes now, although Lin Yao has great talent and possesses a spirit ring beyond the age limit, which is a huge advantage for a single spirit master, the pressure that the twin spirits need to absorb for eighteen spirit rings is unimaginable and may not be a good thing.

He felt that Lin Yao was walking on the edge of a cliff, and could explode and die at any moment. He couldn't help but feel sorry for Lin Yao.

However, this was the first time Dugu Bo had ever seen twin martial souls in person, and since Lin Yao's Star Body had not yet absorbed any soul rings, he did not immediately notice the true value of the simultaneous appearance of two martial souls.

Just as Dugu Bo was deep in thought, as the power of the Star Sword and the Star Body continued to spread, he suddenly felt that the originally restless poison in his body had become much calmer.

The tingling and stinging sensations that had plagued him for years were significantly reduced, and his whole body was filled with an indescribable sense of relaxation and comfort.

Instantly, she forgot all about feeling sorry for Lin Yao and immersed herself in this comfortable feeling, a look of enjoyment on her face.

He hadn't experienced this feeling in decades.

"Senior Dugu, please sit down cross-legged and follow my guidance to relieve the toxins in your body."

Lin Yao sensed the changes in the poison within Dugu Bo's body, a smile appearing on his lips as he softly offered a reminder.

This method of suppressing the deadly poison was developed by him by combining his medical skills, the power of the five elements within his body, and the special power of his Star Body. The effect was far better than he had expected.

As a titled Douluo, Dugu Bo naturally had a very discerning eye and instantly recognized the value of this method.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately sat cross-legged on the ground, formed hand seals, and began to circulate his soul power, cooperating with Lin Yao's guidance to gradually dispel the deadly poison in his body.

With the assistance of the Star Sword and the power of the Star Body, coupled with the cooperation of Dugu Bo's own soul power, the deadly poison in his body was gradually and systematically sorted out and suppressed.

The soul power, which had turned gray due to the poison, gradually regained some of its luster.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and the deadly poison in Dugu Bo's body had been suppressed to a minimum.

His complexion became much rosier, and his overall spirits were completely refreshed.

"call!"

Dugu Bo slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath.

Then, he stood up, staring intently at his hands, his eyes filled with disbelief. He clenched his fists tightly, feeling an unprecedented sense of ease within his body, his voice trembling with excitement: "It's suppressed! It's really suppressed!"

For decades, the terrifying poison that had caused him excruciating pain has now been effectively suppressed.

Although he knew this was only a short-term effect, it was enough to make him ecstatic, after all, this was the first time in decades that he had seen hope of getting rid of the deadly poison in his body.

"Senior, how is it? How is my method of suppressing toxins by combining my own power? Are you satisfied?"

Now you should be more inclined to believe what I just said about adding some special materials to solve your worries for over a decade.

Seeing Dugu Bo's excited expression, Lin Yao asked with a smile.

"Incredible! Who would have thought that someone so young would possess such skills!"

A bitter smile appeared on Dugu Bo's lips. He shook his head, his eyes filled with emotion.

"I, Dugu Bo, have broken through to the title of Douluo, and I am considered a hero in the Douluo Continent. But I never expected that my worldview would be repeatedly refreshed by a seven-year-old Soul Master."

"Xiao Yao, what materials do you need? Just name it, and I'll give you anything I can get!"

Dugu Bo's tone became more friendly, and he resumed addressing Lin Yao as he had done before.

"Also, with your abilities, you should be able to see the root cause of the poison in my body. If possible, please help me resolve it as well."

"If you can do that, from now on, I, as a Title Douluo, will follow your lead without question!"

At this moment, Dugu Bo had long forgotten his previous dissatisfaction with Lin Yao, and his heart was filled with only the desire to get rid of the poison in his body.

Lin Yao was not surprised by Dugu Bo's change of heart, which was to "follow whoever feeds him".

After all, she could not only help him get rid of the excruciating pain that had plagued him for decades, but also help his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, grow up quickly. Anyone would probably make the same choice.

He smiled and said, "Even without Senior Dugu's permission, I will help solve Sister Yan Yan's problem."

The materials I need are actually quite simple. All you need to do is take me to your secluded retreat, where you possess powerful ice and fire energy and where various potent medicinal herbs grow.

You don't need to deny it; when you first arrived, I could already sense the remaining pure power of ice and fire, and a trace of the remaining medicinal power within you.

"So that's what you were planning!"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter. He didn't hide anything and directly admitted it.

"I do have quite a few rare materials there, all of which I have collected over the years from my travels throughout the Douluo Continent."

He didn't mind that Lin Yao knew the secret of his secluded retreat.

Now, he is preoccupied with solving the problems of himself and his granddaughter, and has no time to care about anything else.

Moreover, in his view, resolving the issue in his own backyard would definitely be safer and more reassuring than doing so at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

Lin Yao breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Dugu Bo agreed so readily.

If we can successfully obtain the necessary materials, we can not only temporarily resolve the issues with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, but also achieve an overall improvement in our own strength and that of those around us.

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