Dimensional Journey Starting from Douluo Dalu

Chapter 34: Dugu Bo's Hidden Thoughts

Wu Tong exited the chat group.

Looking up, he saw that the sky was beginning to lighten. Morning mist slowly rose, shrouding the entire Sunset Forest in a soft veil.

With a thought, a silver coin appeared in Wu Tong's hand.

The coin was about the size of a baby's fist—round, exquisitely crafted, and radiating a dense metallic texture. One side was engraved with a rune symbolizing resurrection, while the other bore a pattern representing life. This was one of the 154 revival coins Wu Tong had managed to snatch.

Staring at the coin, Wu Tong smiled. What others might long for in vain could be easily obtained in other worlds.

With these revival coins, Wu Tong was confident he could trade for a large amount of resources. Once those were in hand, his early-stage rise would be inevitable.

Just as he was thinking about how to bring up the topic of revival coins to Dugu Bo—

Dugu Bo appeared, bringing Dugu Yan along.

"Little monster, what are you doing down here below the cliff? No wonder we couldn't find you up top. Looks like you absorbed one of the immortal herbs too, huh? How do you feel? How much did your soul power increase?"

Looking at Wu Tong's clearly transformed appearance, Dugu Bo asked with a smile.

"Soul power? Not sure yet. But if my guess is correct, it should've gone up by ten ranks."

"Looks like the soul beast you prepared for me, old man, will need to be two now."

Wu Tong grinned at the now-detoxified pair.

As the king of immortal herbs, the Enlightenment Bodhi Flower had poured most of its energy into evolving his martial soul. Yet even the leftover energy, combined with his continued cultivation during bottlenecks, had allowed Wu Tong's soul power to increase by ten full ranks.

"What?! That means you're a Soul King at twelve years old?"

Dugu Bo was visibly shocked. A twelve-year-old Soul King—such a feat was unprecedented. Whether anyone would surpass it in the future, who could say?

"That's right, old man. I'll be counting on you for the soul rings."

Seeing Dugu Bo's disbelief, Wu Tong didn't deny it.

"Don't worry, leave it to me. I can't guarantee much, but when it comes to fighting and killing, I'm more than capable."

Dugu Bo didn't refuse. After all, this was something he had promised. Even if it meant an extra soul beast, it was a trivial matter for him.

"Oh right, old man, here's something I originally prepared for Sister Yan's detox, though it's no longer needed now."

"You can keep it. If by chance any descendant suffers martial soul degradation in the future, this method will come in handy. Such things aren't impossible."

Wu Tong pulled out a sheet of paper from his Taiji bracelet and handed it to Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo took it and read:

[Soul Beast: Nine-Leaf Poison Pearl Vine]

Can absorb toxins through a unique plant-like vascular structure, converting them into poison pearls—one pearl per leaf, up to nine leaves.

The poison pearls can detach from the body for attacks and long-term storage. As a soul ring, there is a high chance of acquiring a soul skill that condenses toxins into poison pearls.

By converting internal poisons into pearls, the user can continue cultivating without being eroded by toxins. These pearls can also absorb external poisons and be used as hidden trump cards in battle.

Note: This soul beast is extremely compatible with the Dugu Clan's inherited martial soul, the Jade Phosphor Serpent. It is recommended that the Dugu Clan protect and cultivate this species extensively.

After reading the description, Dugu Bo burst into laughter—then abruptly began to cry.

As a Titled Douluo, he could immediately tell that Wu Tong's method was viable.

So the poison curse that plagued his clan's martial soul… could be resolved with just a single soul ring?

And the resulting soul skill didn't even waste the slot—it was a powerful, strategic ability.

After composing himself, Dugu Bo carefully folded the paper, placed it solemnly into his soul guide device, and then looked at Wu Tong with deep sincerity.

"Little monster, I knew you were something else… You just solved our clan's biggest problem. I don't have much to repay you with, so let's do this—consider this medicine garden the Dugu Clan's consultation fee."

"You serious, old man? You're giving me the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, just like that?"

Wu Tong looked into Dugu Bo's eyes, trying to catch any hint of regret.

But he failed.

Dugu Bo's eyes were filled with nothing but seriousness, as if he had already carefully considered everything.

And indeed, he had. A twelve-year-old Soul King with remarkable strength, the continent's top strategist with far-reaching connections, and someone who had saved both himself and his granddaughter—he owed him a life debt…

This kid was a premium investment.

And with Yan'er still single (thanks to the butterfly effect), wasn't Wu Tong the perfect choice?

As long as Wu Tong became his grandson-in-law, wouldn't everything Wu Tong had become his too? Wu Tong himself included.

Of course, Wu Tong didn't notice Dugu Bo's scheming. While his mind's eye had intuitive sensing, it only worked if the other party had ill intent. Since Dugu Bo had none, it didn't trigger any warnings.

"Alright then. I do need this treasured site. Its rapid plant cultivation properties are extremely important to me. I'll gladly accept."

Originally, Wu Tong had intended to use a revival coin to barter for herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. But he hadn't expected Dugu Bo to simply hand over the entire place.

After some thought, Wu Tong decided to accept the offer. The benefits were simply too great.

This place could produce high-grade medicinal herbs continuously. Though it couldn't compare to something like the Heaven-Grasping Bottle, it still meant a steady stream of resources—and therefore, a steady stream of points.

'At worst, I can just revive old man Dugu Xin for him later.'

As the saying goes, "If one treats me as a statesman, I shall return the favor tenfold." Raised under the red flag and growing up with the breeze of spring, the philosophy of repaying kindness and seeking justice was deeply rooted in Wu Tong's heart.

"Then it's settled! Little monster, just tell me what soul beasts you need, and I'll prepare them for you."

Afraid Wu Tong might change his mind, Dugu Bo immediately finalized the matter.

As long as Wu Tong accepted this land, he wouldn't run away. After all, who in their right mind would abandon a treasure trove like the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?

"No need to rush the soul beasts just yet, old man. First, head back to Heaven Dou City. Go to my Wutong Courtyard and use this soul guide to bring back all the resources I've collected over the years."

Not knowing what Dugu Bo was planning, Wu Tong quickly stopped him.

He intended to exchange points for the [Great Sage] ability first before hunting soul rings. That way, he could use the Great Sage's analytical power to examine soul rings and beasts for maximum benefit.

Wu Tong handed over a storage ring, asking Dugu Bo—who was the fastest among them—to make the trip.

Storage equipment, while highly valuable in the Douluo world, wasn't rare elsewhere. In worlds like Honkai: Star Rail, such items were fairly common.

"You want to bring all that stuff back? If you need resources, I have some here too," Dugu Bo said, puzzled.

"Of course I have big plans for it. And trust me, your stash isn't nearly enough. You'll see once you bring it all back."

Wu Tong didn't elaborate and simply urged Dugu Bo to hurry to Heaven Dou.

"Alright. If what I bring isn't enough, just tell me. My clan's accumulated resources over the years may not be vast, but they're not small either."

Since Wu Tong wasn't willing to share more, Dugu Bo stopped asking questions and took the ring.

As Dugu Bo departed for Heaven Dou City—

Wu Tong picked up a shovel and began harvesting herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Cassia seeds, angelica, nine-leaf Paris polyphylla, coptis root… One by one, Wu Tong dug them out by the roots and sold them directly to the chat group.

His points skyrocketed: 100… 1300… 9600… 12000…

The constant chime of new point earnings gave Wu Tong renewed motivation, and he dug with even more enthusiasm.

At last, after selling off all the non-immortal herbs and some of the hot and cold spring water from the well, his points reached approximately 1.5 million.

"This looks pretty bad… but I left the roots intact. With the growth rate of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, everything should regrow in a few months."

"But for them to become aged medicinal herbs again… that'll probably take a few more years."

Wu Tong looked at the once vibrant, flower-filled herb garden, now reduced to a scene that looked like it had been ravaged by a hungry dog. It was a bit embarrassing.

Still, compared to the points he'd gained, that was a small price to pay.

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(End of Chapter)

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