Douluo Continent: Awakening the Original Martial Soul at the Start.

Chapter 56 Adjustment Plan

After a while, Li Fei, with a bruised and swollen face, took the medicine that Dugu Bo threw to him, swallowed it, and began to recover from his external injuries using his fourth soul skill.

"Old monster, you didn't know to go easy on me! Look what you've done to my handsome face. How am I supposed to go out and pick up girls now?" After recovering from his injuries, there were still some faint bruises on his face. Li Fei sat down next to Dugu Bo and joked.

"You brat, with your looks, you think you can pick up girls? They'll be scared to death when they see you!" Dugu Bo rolled his eyes and joked back.

"I'll admit I envy you! But old monster, you have definitely gotten a bit more handsome!"

Li Fei smiled as he looked at Dugu Bo's appearance. His face, which had been sunken and resembled a skull, had partially recovered and become fuller. A small portion of his messy green hair had returned to black, and after Dugu Yan combed it with her small hands, he looked much more handsome.

"Actually, you're very handsome!" Dugu Bo suddenly blurted out after a two-second pause.

Upon hearing this, Li Fei froze on the spot, staring in disbelief at the old man in front of him. Was this really the reclusive Poison Douluo?! He was about to reach out and touch Dugu Bo's forehead.

"Slap!" Dugu Bo slapped Li Fei on the back of the head, saying with a mix of annoyance and embarrassment, "You brat, what are you thinking about?!" He realized he might have said something wrong.

"It's nothing, I just didn't expect you to say something like that!" Li Fei's lips twitched, he was about to burst out laughing, he really didn't expect that.

Now Dugu Bo's lips twitched, and unlike Li Fei, he wanted to hit someone.

The two looked at each other, then burst into laughter.

"You brat, in another month, all the poison in my body will be forced into Medusa's soul bone. Then I'll have to go to Hanhai City and Poseidon Island to find the whale glue you mentioned, to lay a good foundation for Yan'er's future. There won't be anyone here to keep you company then!" After laughing for a while, Dugu Bo looked at the churning poisonous fog in the distance and said.

"If I have no other choice but to come out, I'll just stay in Tiandou City for a while!" Li Fei said nonchalantly.

"It's good that you have a plan!" Dugu Bo nodded, and a porcelain bottle and a piece of paper appeared in his hand. He handed them to Li Fei and said, "I have made some modifications to the poison array surrounding the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. This is the new antidote and the formula."

"Why would you modify the poison array out of the blue?!" Li Fei was puzzled. The poison array surrounding the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well was extremely powerful. Anyone below the Soul Saint level would basically die. Even those above the Soul Saint level would have difficulty entering unless they were poison-attribute Soul Masters or had a certain understanding of poison.

"It was you who told me the value of those immortal herbs. Each one is a unique treasure, so of course we have to protect them well. The original poison array could only deal with Soul Masters below the Soul Saint level, but I felt it wasn't safe enough, so I planted some other poisonous herbs on top of the existing one to create a mixed poison. Then I sprinkled some fragments of the Crimson Swan Kiss into it, which greatly increased the mixed poison and formed a new protective circle. Now, besides me, there are only two people here with antidotes; otherwise, no one else could enter at all!" Dugu Bo glanced at Li Fei with a hint of smugness and said.

"You're amazing!" Upon hearing Dugu Bo's manipulation, Li Fei gave him a thumbs up. This showed that Dugu Bo had begun to utilize the power of the Crimson Swan Kiss for his own purposes; he was only lacking in soul power level.

He took the pill formula and looked at it, familiarizing himself with the ingredients. Except for a few, the ingredients were all very common, and even he could make it. He casually tossed it into his storage space, pondered for a moment, and then said with slight hesitation.

"Hey, old monster, what will you do if I ever make a move against the Heaven Dou Empire?!"

During this time, he had also learned through the Spirit Hall's intelligence that Dugu Bo was merely born in the Heaven Dou Empire and had not yet experienced the near-death experience of being chased by Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo and being saved by Xue Xing as depicted in the original story. He had no connection with the Heaven Dou royal family. However, just in case, Li Fei decided to ask anyway, as he didn't want this matter to strain their relationship in the future.

"The Spirit Hall is going to attack the Heaven Dou Empire?!" Dugu Bo asked rhetorically. He immediately thought of this possibility, which was something that even top experts like them understood.

"Hmm!" Li Fei nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then said sincerely, "Old monster, all I want to know right now is your attitude towards the Heavenly Dou Empire!"

"You brat, I don't have much affection for this country. All I've ever wanted in my life is freedom, to research poisons, and to see Yan'er have a happy future. I don't have many other pursuits. What the Spirit Hall wants to do has nothing to do with me!" Dugu Bo said calmly, as if the Heaven Dou Empire was no different from any other ordinary family.

"That's good!" Li Fei breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. "Also, I'll have someone put in a good word with the Spirit Hall so that no one will disturb your free life."

"Looks like you really consider me a friend, kid. You actually revealed some of the Spirit Hall's plans and even helped me solve some of their problems!" Dugu Bo looked at Li Fei strangely, feeling somewhat touched. Then his tone changed: "However, my grudge against Chrysanthemum Pass won't disappear because of this!"

"Of course, is that your prerogative, old monster?!" Li Fei said with a smile. "As for the Spirit Hall wanting to take action against the Empire, that's no secret to the higher-ups of Heaven Dou. They understand that this day will come sooner or later."

After receiving Dugu Bo's assurance, Li Fei took his leave. He cut the Phoenix Cockscomb Sunflower from its root inside the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and put it into the Ruyi Treasure Pouch, leaving its root intact, hoping that this immortal herb could regrow in the future with the help of the environment here.

After taking the antidote, Li Fei passed through the new poison array and headed towards Tian Dou City. The Second Prince and the Third Prince had already been killed by Qian Renxue, both with suspicious circumstances. Furthermore, Xue Ye had also begun to be poisoned. He felt that the plan needed to be adjusted, as it would be a pity to kill Xue Ye directly.

However, this does not mean that Li Fei is merciful and will not use other methods. There are quite a few Spirit Douluos in the Spirit Hall with mental attributes. With the help of the Poison Pufferfish and Serpent Spear's research on poison, brainwashing is not a problem.

With Xueye brainwashed, taking control of the Heaven Dou Empire is far simpler than originally planned.

Upon arriving in Tiandou City, Li Fei purchased some supplies and then entered an inconspicuous shop. Inside, there was nothing but some miscellaneous goods. After speaking with the shopkeeper, Ying Jie appeared in the shop a short while later!

"Sister Ying, this is a letter and a magic herb for Xue'er. Give it to Xue'er and then act according to the plan in the letter!" Li Fei handed the Phoenix Cockscomb Sunflower and a letter to Sister Ying.

"Hmm!" Sister Ying nodded, and then disappeared from the spot as she approached.

Li Fei casually bought some odds and ends and headed back towards the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, as his cultivation was not yet finished.

Upon returning to the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, Li Fei entered a state of perfect harmony and continued his cultivation.

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