Chapter 118: The Plague God's Physique (Part 2)
[Sick?]
[Did he just say Poison Douluo is sick?]
[Could it be that Poison Douluo really has some hidden affliction?]
[There's no way he's just making things up, right?]
[Let's keep watching to find out.]
A flurry of comments flooded the screen.
In the video, after saying "You're sick," Sun Zhongjing added, "Your body is riddled with poison. You are already at death's door."
Hearing these words, especially the direct mention of his poisoning, Dugu Bo calmed down slightly. He realized that while this old man might appear to be an ordinary person, he might actually have some real skill. If that were the case, it was worth listening to what he had to say.
Of course, he wouldn't easily admit anything. For all he knew, Sun Zhongjing could have just been guessing. After all, he'd encountered many fraudulent doctors who did the same thing boldly claiming he was sick but failing to actually provide a cure. Once he revealed his identity as a Titled Douluo, those so called experts would collapse in fear, begging for mercy.
"What a joke! Poisoned?" Dugu Bo sneered, his gaze cold as he stared at Sun Zhongjing. "I poison others no one has ever poisoned me. Do you even know who I am?"
"Oh? Is that so?"
Sun Zhongjing stroked his long white beard, completely unbothered by Dugu Bo's attitude.
**"Whenever it rains, do you not feel an itching sensation in your ribs, which gradually intensifies? It flares up twice a day once at noon and once at midnight. In your current state, the episodes should last at least an hour each time.
Furthermore, in the dead of night, around the third watch, do you not feel a stabbing pain at the top of your head and in the center of your chest, followed by full body convulsions lasting at least half an hour? I don't need to describe how unbearable that pain is, do I?
If you are not poisoned, then why do you suffer these symptoms? You are not just poisoned; the poison has seeped into your very bones. What surprises me is how you're still alive. The poison you carry is not something mere spirit power can suppress."**
"You how do you know that?!"
Dugu Bo's expression changed drastically. He had never told anyone about these symptoms not even his own granddaughter knew. Yet this old man had described everything perfectly, as if he had seen it with his own eyes!
For the first time, a wave of fear crept into Dugu Bo's heart.
In his shock, his killing intent surged. His cold, murderous aura filled the room, exploding outward like a storm. A weaker person would have collapsed on the spot from sheer pressure.
But Sun Zhongjing?
He remained as calm as ever.
The terrifying killing intent only gently ruffled his hair completely failing to affect him.
"Interesting."
Dugu Bo's eyes narrowed.
A normal person would have been crushed by his aura. Even a Spirit Emperor would have struggled to withstand it.
Yet this old man remained unfazed.
At the very least, he had to be a Spirit Saint possibly even stronger.
But that raised another question…
Why would a high level spirit master waste time running a small clinic?
Something felt off.
[No way… Poison Douluo is actually poisoned?]
[Impossible! How could Poison Douluo be poisoned by his own poison?]
[Hahaha, this is the best joke I've ever heard.]
[If it weren't for the fact that the Q&A videos are always accurate, I would've thought this was a prank.]
The chat was filled with shock and disbelief.
Meanwhile, in reality, Dugu Bo's face darkened.
It wasn't just embarrassing though, yes, it was humiliating to be exposed in front of the whole continent.
The real problem was that now, everyone knew his greatest weakness.
Any enemy who wanted to eliminate him would now have the perfect opportunity.
Before, as a Titled Douluo, he hadn't feared assassinations. But now, with the revelation that he suffered from poison attacks every day, he had become a much easier target.
His situation was dangerous.
In the video
Despite Dugu Bo's murderous aura, Sun Zhongjing remained calm. Stroking his beard, he chuckled.
"I have never seen a cultivation method as utterly ridiculous as yours. In all my years of treating people, I have never encountered a spirit master who has turned himself into something neither human nor ghost."
"Do you want to die?!"
Dugu Bo's face twisted with fury.
Though he suffered because of his own poison, it was still his greatest source of pride.
For this old man to mock it so openly…
His killing intent soared but he didn't attack immediately.
He wanted to see what else this man had to say.
If he truly had a cure, then fine.
But if he was just bluffing…
Dugu Bo wouldn't mind making him experience a slow and agonizing death.
"Hahaha," Sun Zhongjing laughed lightly. "I'm merely telling you the truth."
He shook his head.
**"If you believe that suppressing the poison with spirit power will work forever, you are gravely mistaken. Over time, your symptoms will only worsen.
From my observation, you must have relied on some heavenly treasures or a special environment to keep the poison at bay.
But let me ask you do you really think such methods will last forever?
Sooner or later, the poison will overwhelm you. And when that day comes, you will not simply die you will experience an agony far beyond death itself."**
Dugu Bo's expression turned grim.
Because…
Every single word was true.
Despite his immense poison resistance, the painful episodes had only worsened over time.
The thought of enduring even greater agony in the future sent a chill down his spine.
Finally, after a moment of silence
Dugu Bo swallowed his pride and spoke.
"Can you cure me?"
As soon as he asked, he let out a bitter chuckle.
"How ridiculous. I must be desperate if I'm asking for help. I, Dugu Bo, am the undisputed master of poison. No one in this world knows poison better than me. If even I can't cure myself, then how could you?"
At this moment
Sun Zhongjing's eyes gleamed with interest.
"Oh? So you're the famous Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo?"
Sun Zhongjing smiled.
**"I've heard of you. They say your mastery of poison is unparalleled.
How interesting.
I happen to know a thing or two about poison myself.
How about we have a little exchange?"**
(End of Chapter)
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