Dugu Yan said, "Dugu Bo, have you forgotten? It's Li Qing, the genius I told you about a while ago, the one who transferred from Fasinuo Province."
"It's him?"
The surprise on Dugu Bo's face turned into shock. Dugu Yan had told him about Li Qing's situation. Putting aside his talent, the key was that the kid was only seven years old.
Dugu Yan nodded, "Dugu Bo, don't look down on his young age. He's very smart."
"Whether it's Soul Master knowledge or research on Martial Souls, Soul Beasts, and Soul Rings, he's very profound. Sometimes the ideas he proposes even benefit Qin Ming greatly."
Dugu Bo was deep in thought.
If he remembered correctly, Dugu Yan had said that the boy's innate soul power was only level three and that his current talent was due to a beneficial mutation in his Martial Soul.
Moreover, his Martial Soul mutation had even mutated innate soul power.
Although Dugu Bo had been surprised before, he hadn't thought much of it. After all, how profound could a little kid be? It should just be good luck.
But now it was different.
Knowing that he possessed such wisdom, Dugu Bo began to doubt his explanation of the Martial Soul mutation. After all, there had never been a case in Soul Master history where a Martial Soul mutation also mutated innate soul power.
Furthermore, the boy had an unusual physique.
If it were just one thing, Dugu Bo wouldn't be overly suspicious, but so many seemingly reasonable things were happening to the same person.
Then no matter how reasonable it was, it became unreasonable.
If his suspicion was true, it meant the other party at least had special methods to improve physique and increase soul power, and perhaps even the Martial Soul mutation was something he brought about himself.
"Someone!"
Dugu Bo shouted, and a middle-aged man came upon hearing the call.
"Master."
Dugu Bo instructed, "Li Qing, seven years old, parents were Spirit Hall deacons, who died in the line of duty, and he previously attended Notting Junior Soul Master Academy in Fasinuo Province. Go investigate him thoroughly."
"Yes."
The middle-aged man agreed and turned to leave.
"Dugu Bo?"
Dugu Yan looked at Dugu Bo with some confusion.
Dugu Bo explained, "This kid might be hiding more than you think. If Dugu Bo isn't mistaken, he might have other solutions to solve the Martial Soul defect in our family."
Dugu Yan's eyes widened.
Dugu Bo smiled, "But this is just Dugu Bo's speculation. We'll have to see the specifics later. Let's first see if his soul bone plan is feasible."
Dugu Yan asked, "Dugu Bo, then you won't..."
Dugu Bo said kindly, "Don't worry. He's willing to risk exposure to help you solve the Martial Soul defect problem. How could Dugu Bo be the villain?"
After speaking, Dugu Bo added in his heart, "But if he doesn't know what's good for him, then Dugu Bo can't be blamed."
The Martial Soul defect issue was the top priority for their family. If that kid really had a solution but was unwilling to share it, then no matter how good his relationship with Yan Zi was, it would be useless.
However, if the other party was willing to tell the truth, then he would be a great benefactor to their Dugu Family.
Dugu Yan smiled sweetly and said, "Then Dugu Bo, you have to find me a soul bone with a higher age limit. Not ten thousand years, but at least five thousand years or more, right?"
Dugu Bo said, "There's no rush for soul bones. Let Dugu Bo try first. Don't go to school these next few days. Wait until Dugu Bo gets the results from the experiment."
"Okay."
Dugu Yan didn't say anything more.
As the only poison-attribute Title Douluo on the continent, every cell in Dugu Bo's body contained toxins. It was not easy to force all the toxins into the soul bone.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.
Dugu Bo in the secret room slowly opened his eyes, a look of helplessness in his eyes.
Li Qing's plan was feasible, but he was too deeply poisoned. Many toxins had already integrated into his blood and bone marrow and could not be separated at all.
However, Yan Yan's soul power level wasn't high, and she wasn't deeply poisoned yet, so this plan was completely feasible.
"Dugu Bo, how is it?"
Seeing Dugu Bo come out of seclusion, Dugu Yan immediately jumped to his side excitedly, her eyes full of anticipation as she asked.
"The plan is feasible. Dugu Bo will go find a soul bone for you now."
Although the Dugu Family's bloodline was dwindling, they were still a family that had been passed down for many years. They certainly didn't lack soul bones in their home, but they didn't have many high-aged soul bones.
For his granddaughter, Dugu Bo naturally wanted to find the best possible.
"Thank you, Dugu Bo."
Dugu Yan hugged Dugu Bo's arm and shook it back and forth, making Dugu Bo's heart almost melt.
...
"Li Qing, what did you say to Yan Zi? Why hasn't she come back yet? Three days, it's been three days! Do you know how I've spent these three days? Do you know?"
Yu Tianheng stared at Li Qing with a fierce look.
Li Qing said speechlessly, "Are you f*cking sick? Her legs are on her, how can I restrict her freedom? If you miss her, go find her at her house."
"I..."
Yu Tianheng was furious. Of course, he knew he could see Dugu Yan by going to the Dugu Family, but did he dare to go?
Dugu Yan hadn't agreed to his pursuit yet. If he just showed up at her door like that, wouldn't Dugu Bo slap him to death? After all, what he coveted was his granddaughter.
"Get lost."
Li Qing pushed him away, and Oslo and the others followed with smiles.
Since Yu Tianheng's old problem flared up again three days ago, Oslo and the others decided to isolate him for a while to prevent him from acting like a lunatic all the time.
So they had been with Li Qing these past few days and completely ignored their captain.
However, the more they did this, the more enraged Yu Tianheng became, because Li Qing not only touched his bottom line but also challenged his authority as captain.
If he weren't afraid of Li Qing's soul skill, he would have taught this kid a good lesson.
Shi Mo put his arm around Li Qing's shoulder and asked with a smile, "Li Qing, how long do you think he can hold back? Will he choose to compromise or explode in the end?"
Li Qing said impatiently, "How would I know?"
Oslo laughed, "Creatures in the courtship stage are irrational. I guess he'll choose to explode, and maybe even play some dirty tricks in the dark."
Yufeng teased, "Then Li Qing, you'll have to be careful. Don't get screwed over by him."
Ye Lingling, who usually spoke very little, couldn't help but say at this moment, "All of you are just trying to cause trouble. Li Qing will be screwed over by you sooner or later."
Shi Mo said unhappily, "Ling Ling, that's not right. What do you mean screwed over by us?"
Ye Lingling said, "If you hadn't provoked him, would he be so irritable now? If something really happens, every single one of you will be the culprit."
"Hiss, why does that sound a little off? Ling Ling, are you worried about Li Qing?"
Oslo looked at Ye Lingling with a mischievous smile, but was met with a big eye roll from her. She didn't even bother to explain.
Li Qing shook his head helplessly.
"Seriously, provoke him less, and I'll thank you for it. With my small arms and legs, I can't withstand the torment from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family."