The atmosphere changed abruptly as soon as Dugu Bo said this.

Ning Rongrong's pretty face instantly turned bright red. She stomped her foot, put her hands on her hips, and spoke in a shrill voice.

"Pah! You old fool, what nonsense are you spouting!"

"Who wants your granddaughter! My senior brother Ning Liu would never be interested in her!"

She glared at Dugu Bo, looking like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on.

The way he guarded his food made Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who was standing next to him, turn his head to look at him.

Dugu Bo was interrupted to his face by a young girl, and his old face stiffened. He then snorted coldly.

"Hmph, what does a little brat know?"

"Isn't it normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines?"

"I, Dugu Bo, am at least a Title Douluo, and my granddaughter, Yan Yan, inherited my top-tier poison-type beast spirit. Are we not worthy of being disciples of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

His words carried a hint of the arrogance of a titled Douluo, as well as absolute confidence in his granddaughter.

Ning Liu gently patted Ning Rongrong's shoulder, signaling her to calm down, then looked at Dugu Bo and shook his head calmly.

"Poison Douluo, thank you for your kindness."

"However, lust is a dangerous thing, and I, Ning Liu, am not that kind of lecherous person."

"Both of us are people who have struggled in the world of Soul Masters, so let's talk about some more practical terms."

"Actual conditions?"

Dugu Bo narrowed his dark green snake eyes slightly, a thought rising in his mind.

This kid, so young, but so deep in thought.

What practical conditions does he have?

Do you perhaps have designs on my other possessions?

Ning Liu was not in a hurry to state his conditions, but instead changed the subject.

"Poison Douluo, do you know the origin of the poison that you and Dugu Yan have been afflicted with?"

Before Dugu Bo could answer, he continued:

"I once read in an ancient book that although the Azure Serpent Emperor Martial Soul is powerful, its venom is extremely potent. If one cultivates it for a long time, the venom will turn against its master, penetrating deep into the bone marrow and becoming difficult to remove."

"And this Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire is a rare treasure of heaven and earth, with its spring half extremely cold and half extremely yang."

"If one can find a specific herb and supplement it with spring water, one can harmonize yin and yang and neutralize the strange poison."

Upon hearing this, even Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who was standing to the side, showed a hint of surprise.

This was even more true for Dugu Bo!

This kid speaks so eloquently, and his suspicions even seem to align with mine over the years!

Could it be that this Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire can truly save Yan Yan?

He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and said in a deep voice:

"Kid, all you've said is to set conditions."

"Tell me, what do you want?"

Ning Liu smiled slightly, finally revealing his fangs.

"My conditions are very simple."

"Poison Douluo, I want you to pledge your allegiance to me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dugu Bo's face turned extremely ugly.

Loyalty?

He was a titled Douluo who had dominated the continent for many years, and he had never bowed his head to anyone!

Even the Heavenly Dou royal family treated him with utmost courtesy, asking him to take action rather than demanding his loyalty.

He's an old man now, expecting him to serve a mere youth? That's an utter disgrace!

Sword Douluo Chen Xin also frowned slightly, sighing inwardly.

What a grand gesture!

Ning Liu is not only quick-witted, but also quite ambitious.

With just a few words, he actually wanted to recruit a Title Douluo under his command!

Such boldness and planning are something even Ning Fengzhi back then probably couldn't match.

Xu Jiushi, standing to the side, disagreed and snorted coldly.

"Is it wrong for you to follow my lord?"

"How could you possibly imagine the talent and future of my lord?"

Dugu Bo ignored Xu Jiushi's taunts. He stared intently at Ning Liu, his dark green snake eyes filled with struggle and resentment.

Ning Liu met his gaze, her tone remaining calm.

"Poison Douluo, don't worry, I don't want you to be my slave, and I certainly won't ask you to do anything that would damage your dignity."

"I will still treat you with the respect due to a Title Douluo."

"But I need your strength."

He paused, then dropped an even more shocking piece of news for Dugu Bo.

"Soon, I, Ning Liu, will establish a brand new force."

"A force powerful enough to change the entire continent's landscape."

"A completely new force?"

Dugu Bo's pupils contracted.

Is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School really going to take that step and compete for supremacy?

No, this kid said "I will be established", not "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will be established".

He wants to start his own business.

In an instant, Dugu Bo's mind raced with thoughts.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is a large and influential family with many rules and regulations. Dugu Bo, who has always been carefree, does not like that kind of atmosphere.

But if it's a completely new force, and he joins as a Title Douluo, wouldn't he be considered an elder?

If this power can truly grow stronger in the future, Yan Yan's future may also be able to reach new heights.

It's even possible that the Dugu family could regain its former glory!

Once this idea takes hold, it grows wildly like weeds.

After a long while, the struggle in Dugu Bo's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a resolute look.

He said in a deep voice, "Alright!"

"I promise you!"

"If you can cure Yanyan, my life will be yours from now on!"

Ning Liu finally showed a satisfied smile.

Although Dugu Bo has an eccentric personality, his individual combat strength is not top-notch among Title Douluos.

But his unparalleled skill in using poisons was definitely a strategic weapon.

If we can control it ourselves, that's the best! If we can't, then no matter what, we'll be buried here today!

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