Douluo: The soul skills are too abstract, Tang San burst into tears!.

Dugu Bo flashed and headed towards the place where he usually taught Xiao Zi to refine medicine.

Soon.

He saw Xiao Zi concentrating on refining medicine in an open space in the forest.

Under the control of her soul power, various herbs were refined and fused in an orderly manner, and beams of light of various colors were emitted from her body from time to time.

Dugu Bo's figure quietly appeared at the edge of the forest. He watched Xiao Zi's busy figure quietly, his heart full of complicated emotions.

After a long time, he slowly walked over.

Xiao Zi heard the footsteps, looked up, and saw Dugu Bo, and a bright smile appeared on her face:
"Master, why are you here?"

Dugu Bo said:
"Xiao Zi, how's the refining going?"

Ouyang Zi said happily:

"It went very smoothly. I found the correct formula after re-refining it less than 10 times after I found some wrong configurations!"

Dugu Bo forced a smile and said to Ouyang Zi:

"Xiao Zi, Master has something to tell you."

Xiao Zi blinked, stopped what she was doing obediently, and stood up:
"Master, what's the matter?"

Dugu Bo took a deep breath and looked into the distance:
"Master is going to the Spirit Hall with Zhuge Lan."

Xiao Zi's eyes widened instantly, her face full of disbelief:
"Spirit Hall? Master, that's a dangerous place. Why do you want to go there suddenly?"

Then Xiao Zi said with a slightly trembling voice:

"This Spirit Hall... they just attacked our homeland... and put my family in danger of extinction. Master, please don't go!"

Dugu Bo sighed:
"I know that the Spirit Hall has become more and more domineering in recent years, and has done many shameful things. This time they used bad tricks again. They captured a friend of Zhuge Lan, and we have no choice but to meet them."

Xiao Zi anxiously grabbed Dugu Bo's sleeve:

"But Master, that's too dangerous. There are so many masters in the Spirit Hall. What if something happens to you? I don't want you to go."

Dugu Bo gently patted Xiao Zi's hand:

"Xiao Zi, there are things that Master must do. This is Master's responsibility. Master cannot just stand by and watch the Spirit Hall do whatever it wants."

Xiao Zi's eyes were red:
"But Master, I can't bear to leave you. I don't want you to take risks. It's too dangerous..."

Dugu Bo's eyes softened:

"Xiao Zi, Master can't bear to leave you either. But if we don't stop the Spirit Hall, more people will be in danger in the future."

Xiao Zi bit her lip:

"Then Master must be careful. Make sure you come back safely."

Dugu Bo nodded:

"Master will. Xiao Zi, you must take good care of yourself during the time when Master is away. Continue to study the art of alchemy and don't be lazy."

Xiao Zi wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes:

"I understand, Master. I will work hard to make the medicine. When you come back, I will definitely make a better poison."

Dugu Bo smiled and said:
"Okay, Master believes in you. You are Master's favorite disciple."

Xiao Zi suddenly remembered something and took out a small bottle:

"Master, this is the healing medicine I just made. I tried it and it's several times better than the ordinary ones. It can also restore a little bit of soul power. Master, you can take it with you. It might be useful."

Dugu Bo took the bottle and looked at Xiao Zi's serious expression, feeling deeply moved:

"Xiao Zi, thank you."

Xiao Zi shook her head. She walked forward and hugged Dugu Bo:

"Master, this is what I should do. You must return safely. I will always be waiting for you here."

Dugu Bo stroked Xiao Zi's head, tears streaming down his face: "Xiao Zi, when Master is not around, if you encounter any difficulties or dangers, go find your clan leader or Bai Chenxiang, understand?"

Xiao Zi nodded:
"I understand, master."

Dugu Bo warned again:
"Also, when refining medicine, you must pay attention to the temperature and the combination of herbs. Don't rush for success. Got it?"

Xiao Zi said obediently:

"I remember that, Master."

Dugu Bo was silent for a moment, then said slowly:
"Xiao Zi, if the master doesn't come back..."

Xiao Zi immediately covered Dugu Bo's mouth:

"Master, don't say such things. You will definitely come back safely."

Dugu Bo smiled:

"Okay, Master won't say any more. Xiao Zi, you have to be strong. No matter what happens, you have to face it bravely."

Xiao Zi nodded vigorously:

"I will, master."

Dugu Bo took one last look at Xiao Zi and turned to leave.

Xiao Zi shouted loudly from behind:
"Master, please come back safely!"

Dugu Bo didn't look back, but just waved his hand, and his figure gradually disappeared into the forest.

Xiao Zi looked at the direction where Dugu Bo left and couldn't help but shed tears.

She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that her master would return safely.

Dugu Bo walked farther and farther away in the forest, his figure looking somewhat lonely under the mottled shadows of the trees.

His footsteps were heavy yet firm, and every step was so difficult.

His heart was like a turmoil in his heart.

Xiao Zi’s innocent face kept appearing in his mind, and the word “Master” seemed to still echo in his ears.

How he wished he could always be by Xiao Zi's side, watching her grow from an ignorant child into a graceful young lady, watching her achieve success in martial arts, and watching her find her own happiness.

After a while, Xiao Zi wiped away her tears and returned to refining medicine.

She opened the medicine furnace and continued to refine the medicine. She knew that she could not let her master down.

She must work hard to improve her medicine refining skills.

When the master comes back, give him a surprise.

Dugu Bo caught up with Zhuge Lan.

Zhuge Lan looked at his haggard face and knew at a glance that he had been through a lot of sadness. He couldn't help but shook his head.

He sighed, patted Dugu Bo on the shoulder, and comforted him:

"Old Poison, I know you can't bear to leave Xiao Zi. It's rare to have such a little girl by your side. You must have treated her like your daughter. But we are going to the Spirit Hall for justice and to save my friends. Don't worry, we will be safe. I guarantee it with my life, Zhuge Lan."

Zhuge Lan's eyes were filled with an unwavering light like bright stars.

Dugu Bo raised his head slightly and took a deep breath, his weather-beaten face full of complicated expressions.

After a moment, he nodded slightly:
"Of course I believe you, but it's hard for Xiao Zi. She is still so young and she has to worry about me."

His words were full of love and guilt for Xiao Zi.

"She is very sensible and strong. You should trust her."

Zhuge Lan's voice was steady and powerful.

The two stopped talking, but their pace quickened unconsciously, and they moved forward resolutely in the direction of the Spirit Hall. (End of this chapter)