LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 57: You Could Have Just Taken It, Why Do Business?
Chapter 57: You Could Have Just Taken It, Why Do Business?
"You just didn't recognize the treasure before you."
Qin Xiao looked at the frustrated Dugu Bo and couldn't help but smile.
After all, Dugu Bo was not wrong; Qin Xiao did want to benefit without cost.
"Dugu Bo, what you hold is no ordinary item. It's called Fairy-Scented Qiluo, known as the bane of all poisons. You and your granddaughter each take half, then drive the remaining toxins into a soul bone, and the Bi Lin Snake poison will be resolved."
Qin Xiao said calmly.
Undoubtedly, using the Fairy-Scented Qiluo this way, neither Dugu Bo nor Dugu Yan would gain immunity to all poisons.
However.
Neutralizing the threat of the Green Dragon Snake poison was still feasible.
Besides, Qin Xiao never promised to help them develop an immunity to all poisons. Besides, half a fairy herb already brought significant benefits to both. Compared to Tang San in the original story, Qin Xiao felt he was already quite generous.
After hearing Qin Xiao's words, Dugu Bo frowned, "Is it that simple?"
"What else then?"
"How much harder could it be?"
Qin Xiao said, spreading his hands.
"I always feel like you're belittling me."
Dugu Bo said irritably.
He had spent decades trying to find a cure for the Green Dragon Snake poison without any success. He was on the verge of being poisoned to death himself. Yet Qin Xiao dismissed it with a few light words.
"Grandpa, I think it might work."
Dugu Yan tugged at Dugu Bo's sleeve.
"Why do you say that?"
Dugu Bo was surprised.
Dugu Yan whispered, "Such a young Titled Douluo must have unknown secrets."
Dugu Bo nodded slightly, "Qin Xiao, I'll try it now. If it works, this residence will be yours from now on."
Qin Xiao nodded slightly, "As you wish."
Saying this, Qin Xiao walked away to wander near the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well.
Without hesitation, Dugu Bo sat down cross-legged and broke half of the Fairy-Scented Qiluo, stuffing it into his mouth.
Dugu Yan watched Dugu Bo nervously.
Time ticked away, each second feeling like an eternity for Dugu Yan.
Suddenly.
The next moment, Dugu Bo's body erupted with powerful soul power, something Dugu Yan couldn't withstand. She was blown away.
Qin Xiao frowned upon seeing this, as Dugu Yan was flying towards him.
The next moment, he moved.
Stepping back.
Thud! Dugu Yan fell in front of him.
"Why didn't you catch me?" Dugu Yan looked up at him.
Qin Xiao was puzzled, "Why should I?"
Dugu Yan was at a loss for words.
"Hahaha, it worked, I can't believe it really worked."
At that moment, Dugu Bo's laughter was heard.
Qin Xiao looked over and saw Dugu Bo's nine soul rings pulsating, his face filled with ecstasy.
"Grandpa, you look different."
"Your hair is black, your eyes are black, and there's color on your face."
Dugu Yan, disregarding the dust on her body, rushed to Dugu Bo's side, examining him closely.
The more she looked, the more astonished she became, her eyes welling up, "Grandpa, you're not just having a final burst of energy, are you?"
Uh.
Dugu Bo's smile froze on his face.
He gave Dugu Yan a big knock on the head, "What are you talking about? I'm feeling great, I could live another few decades."
"Qin Xiao didn't deceive me. The Green Dragon Snake poison can no longer harm me, and thanks to the powerful medicinal effect of the Fairy-Scented Qiluo, my soul power has increased by a level in just a short time."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan was initially shocked, then jumped up in joy, "Yay!"
"Qin Xiao, I misunderstood you."
Dugu Bo looked sincerely at Qin Xiao, "From now on, this residence is yours."
Speaking, Dugu Bo paused, then added, "Furthermore, not only did you cure my poison, but you also significantly improved my cultivation. Even more, this half of the herb has greater benefits for Yan Yan. I, Dugu Bo, am clear about debts of gratitude and grudges. In this matter, I owe you a favor. If there's ever anything you need my help with in the future, just ask."
Indeed.
A true villain is far better than a false saint.
Qin Xiao smiled and nodded, not refusing Dugu Bo's goodwill.
After all, Dugu Bo was a Titled Douluo, and this favor might come in handy in the future.
"Yan Yan, let's go. When we return to the academy, I'll help you neutralize the Green Dragon Snake poison," Dugu Bo said to Dugu Yan.
"Okay," Dugu Yan nodded slightly.
However, Dugu Bo's departure was filled with difficulty, looking back every two steps, his eyes full of pain and reluctance.
After all, each herb in this basin was his painstaking effort.
"Wait."
Suddenly, Qin Xiao called out to him.
"Do you have something else?" Dugu Bo paused, looking at Qin Xiao somewhat puzzled.
Qin Xiao smiled slightly, "How about being a security guard?"
"Security guard? What do you mean?" Dugu Bo was taken aback.
"You can think of it as a guardian."
Qin Xiao's smile grew even brighter.
The fairy herbs were already gone, and he had no use for the remaining medicinal herbs.
It would be a waste to leave them unattended, and he had other matters to attend to, unable to manage them. It was better to leave them to Dugu Bo to maintain, while also getting some benefits.
What?
Hearing Qin Xiao's words, Dugu Bo's pupils contracted, speaking irritably, "What joke is this? I, a Titled Douluo, serve as your guardian? Even Emperor Xue Ye treats me with respect, and Prince Xue Xing sees me as an honored guest."
However, Qin Xiao was unconcerned, slowly holding up two fingers in front of Dugu Bo, "If you agree to my conditions, you can freely pick two herbs from here every month."
"That's impossible," Dugu Bo immediately shook his head, "Even if these spiritual herbs are rare in the outside world, they can't sway my heart. You said I could buy these herbs with money."
"What if I don't sell them?"
"You... you're being unreasonable."
Seeing Dugu Bo's frustrated state, Qin Xiao laughed, "That's my second condition. If you agree, all the spiritual herbs will be open to you, and you can purchase any of them at half price."
"Half price?"
Dugu Bo's heart wavered. Although his Green Dragon Snake poison was cured, his passion for poisons and large demand for various medicinal herbs remained. In terms of Gold Soul Coins, it was a considerable amount.
Once, he never needed to worry about this issue, but now he had to consider it. After all, the residence was no longer his.
He couldn't think about it anymore; Dugu Bo felt like he would suffocate from heartache if he continued.
"Fine, I agree," Dugu Bo gritted his teeth, "But I have a condition. I want to cultivate a small medicinal field here."
Buying herbs isn't sustainable. Only by growing his own medicinal herbs could he ensure a steady supply.
"You truly are the Poison Douluo, very shrewd."
Qin Xiao complimented, then extended a hand, "I can agree to the medicinal field, but it's not a gift. For fifty years, you can rent a piece of land from me for five million Gold Soul Coins."
"What? Five million?"
Dugu Bo was shocked, almost laughing in anger, "Qin Xiao, you could have just taken it by force, why do business with me?"
(End of Chapter)
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