42: Chapter 42 Dugu Bo

But on the surface, he looked at Liu Erlong with a flattered expression and said,

"Really? Then thank you, Senior."

Liu Erlong waved her hand dismissively and said,

"Alright, since you call Xiaogang 'Teacher,' you should call me 'Teacher' as well. Calling me 'Senior' or whatever sounds awkward."

Hearing this, Bai Qi didn't hesitate and called out directly,

"Alright, Teacher Erlong."

Liu Erlong nodded in satisfaction and then headed deeper into the forest.

Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately followed.

They walked for a while longer. Along the way, Liu Erlong would occasionally ask Bai Qi questions, all of which were inquiries about Yu Xiaogang.

Bai Qi continued his bluffing, mixing truth with lies as he described how great his relationship with the Great Master had been and how much he had benefited from Yu Xiaogang's teachings.

Liu Erlong didn't notice anything amiss in Bai Qi's words at all. After all, if their relationship was truly that good, why hadn't they been in contact until now?

Or perhaps she had noticed, but she was so immersed in the World of Yu Xiaogang that Bai Qi described that she was unwilling to snap out of it.

Watching Liu Erlong's expression shift from gentle to pained and dim, and then to a look of reminiscence because of his words, he sighed inwardly. He marveled at how the 'love brains' in the Douluo World were truly beyond help. Hmm? Wait, there might be an opportunity here.

He immediately began browsing the System Mall to see if there was anything that could help him.

After searching for a while, Bai Qi actually found something.

forget-dust mindless grass. It grows at the intersection of extreme cold and extreme heat. Its leaves are translucent, and it has no flowers or fruit, only a few leaves. It brings peace of mind to those nearby. Upon consumption, it makes the person forget all feelings for their current loved one, leaving their state of mind clear and undisturbed by illusions. It can also make Soul Power more pure.

Bai Qi, who was just about to buy it, stopped when he saw the description about it growing in extreme cold and heat. Well, now he had another reason why he absolutely had to go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Thus, the two of them chatted as they walked. Bai Qi continuously used his Soul Power to search, but by noon, they still had found nothing.

After finding a spot to have a quick bite, Bai Qi and Liu Erlong continued their search in the forest. To prove he was truly there for training, Bai Qi even fought two strength-attribute Spirit Beasts, and Liu Erlong took the opportunity to guide him on his way of exerting force.

It wasn't until late afternoon that Bai Qi suddenly caught a pungent scent. Although it was faint, he still managed to smell it.

"Teacher Erlong, something's not right."

Clearly, Liu Erlong had smelled it too. With a solemn expression, she said,

"Something is wrong. There should be a poison zone ahead. Xiao Qi, we can't go any further in."

She then frowned, looking somewhat puzzled as she added,

"Strange, I've clearly walked through here before, and there was no poison gas then. Could something have changed the terrain?"

At that moment, Bai Qi's heart stirred, clearly showing a hint of excitement.

He found it. As for the poison zone that wasn't there before but exists now, wasn't it caused by those jade phosphor seven absolutes flowers arranged by that old fellow Dugu Bo, which had started growing rapidly due to the lack of natural enemies and the influence of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?

He then said to Liu Erlong,

"Teacher Erlong, how about we go in and take a look?"

Liu Erlong's eyes widened as she looked at Bai Qi and said,

"Are you crazy? That's a poison formation ahead. One careless mistake and you'll die in there."

Bai Qi took out some anti-toxin pills from his storage ring that he had prepared beforehand at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. He took one himself and handed one to Liu Erlong, saying,

"These are anti-toxin pills I prepared before coming out for training. They last for over an hour. We can just take another one when the time comes; I have plenty."

After saying that, Bai Qi shook the pill bottle. The rattling sound made it seem like there were indeed many inside.

Liu Erlong looked at Bai Qi in surprise and said,

"You certainly came prepared. Fine, since you want to see it, I'll accompany you inside."

With that, Liu Erlong swallowed the pill in one gulp, and the two of them entered the area where the poison gas was thicker, one after the other.

As the two of them continued inward, visibility dropped lower and lower, but for Bai Qi and Liu Erlong, it didn't have much of an impact.

After walking for another tea's time, Bai Qi had already given Liu Erlong some more pills in advance. Just then, a small clearing appeared ahead, but the poison gas there was also the thickest. Even though Liu Erlong hadn't sensed any Soul Power other than her own and Bai Qi's, she still keenly stopped and said,

"Wait, I feel like something is a bit off about our surroundings."

Yes, it was off. After Bai Qi griped inwardly, he also quietly looked ahead. While Liu Erlong sensed nothing, in Bai Qi's perception, an old man was standing less than twenty meters in front of them, hands behind his back, quietly watching the two of them.

However, for an old man to appear in such an area, one could figure it out with their toes.

Before Liu Erlong could speak, the old man spoke up sinisterly,

"You two things who don't know the meaning of death."

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding poison gas instantly dispersed, and a figure slowly walked out from the mist. His face was gaunt, and his eyes glinted with a green luster.

Liu Erlong was startled for a moment because only now did she see the person standing before her, and she also recognized who it was.

Subconsciously shielding Bai Qi behind her, she said word by word,

"Du—gu—Bo?"

Dugu Bo looked at the two in front of him, the corners of his mouth curling into a smirk as he sneered,

"I didn't expect you to actually recognize me. Now, this old man is curious to know who you are!"

Liu Erlong didn't answer Dugu Bo's question but instead looked around and asked him in a deep voice,

"Is the state of these surroundings your doing?"

Hearing this, Dugu Bo said indifferently,

"Of course. This is now this old man's territory, and you are already standing on it. Not killing you yet is already a sign of my great mercy. Get lost, or else..."

He didn't continue, but his narrowed eyes and the increasingly low pressure in the air were enough to explain the situation.

Although veins of anger were already bulging on her forehead from the threat, Liu Erlong still retorted to Dugu Bo in a low voice,

"We were just passing through. We're leaving now."

After saying that, she turned around and said to Bai Qi,

"Let's go."

Hearing this, Bai Qi glanced at Dugu Bo again. Although he really wanted to go in, he had no choice but to reconsider his plans later.

Upon seeing the unwilling and angry look in Bai Qi's eyes, Dugu Bo suddenly said with a laugh,

"Wait, I don't think I want to let you leave anymore."

Hearing Dugu Bo say this, Liu Erlong suddenly turned back, about to speak.

"What, you—"

But she was directly sent flying by a snake that came charging at her.

Meanwhile, Dugu Bo himself slowly walked toward Bai Qi.

Just then, having shaken off the snake, Liu Erlong activated her Martial Soul Possession. She pushed Bai Qi aside and threw a punch at Dugu Bo.

To this, Dugu Bo simply used the snake tail of his Spirit to effortlessly block the punch, then sent Liu Erlong flying back with a tail sweep.

Having been pushed back, Liu Erlong grabbed Bai Qi's hand and began to run back.

Watching the two run away, Dugu Bo sneered,

"Run? Do you think you can escape?"

He then activated his spirit rings and gave chase. As a Titled Douluo, his speed was naturally much faster than Liu Erlong's, and he got ahead of them in just a few steps.

Seeing that they couldn't escape, Liu Erlong let go of Bai Qi's hand and shouted,

"Seventh Spirit Ability: Scarlet Dragon True Body! Sixth Spirit Ability: Blazing Fire Dragon Rush!"

A crimson dragon charged straight toward Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo simply stood there indifferently, a cold sneer on his lips. It wasn't until the dragon drew near that he slowly spoke.