In the hall, the Great Herb King sat on a stool and wiped the cold sweat off his forehead.
Earlier, Liao Xun wasn't the only one who had asked. The Second and Third Vice Palace Masters had also sent people to inquire about the situation. If they hadn't prepared their excuses in advance, they probably wouldn't even be able to stand.
The pressure was too great!
He was just a spokesperson. It was one thing for him to show off outside, but to deceive people here, if it was in the past, he wouldn't even dare to think about it.
If it weren't for the fact that the other party had saved his life and that the Poison Temple was truly ungrateful, he wouldn't have gotten involved in this mess.
But now, there was no turning back.
Once Doctor Bai was exposed, not only would he not gain any benefits, both of them would definitely die here.
Putting everything else aside, just the fact that they didn't recognize the envoy and were intimidated by the physician was enough for the three Vice Hall Masters to poison everyone who knew about it to death.
If such a shameful matter were to spread, how would they have the face to manage their subordinates and fight for the position of Hall Master?
Of course, he had to kill a few people to appease his anger.
Therefore, if he wanted to live, he could only think of a way to make everyone think that Doctor Bai was the real Special Envoy so that they wouldn't dare to take action.
From the looks of it, the effect was pretty good.
At the very least, the three Vice Palace Masters did not dare to act rashly despite their doubts.
"I wonder what you've come to the Poison Temple for. Let's finish this quickly and leave …"
Recalling Physician Bai, the Great Herb King shook his head.
Doctor Bai insisted on coming to the Poison Temple. He didn't mention his specific purpose, but in his opinion, it might be for some treasure or something that he must have. Since that's the case, hurry up and find it … Why the hell did you run to the library to read?
The book collection vault only contained books on poison masters, and any poison master could enter it. Naturally, there wouldn't be any treasures in there.
He risked his life to come here … just to find a book?
If that was really the case, it would be too f * cked up!
"Forget it. He probably knows how dangerous it is, so he can't possibly stay for too long …"
Just as Zhang Xuan was deep in thought, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the room. Countless poison masters rushed out with widened strides.
The Poison Temple had always been secluded from the world, and every poison master had their own duties. What was going on here?
"Poison Master Han, what happened?"
Standing up, he pulled one of the poison masters aside and asked.
"You don't know? I heard that another person has arrived outside, claiming to be an envoy. He wants everyone in the Poison Temple to welcome him! "Poison Master Han said.
"Another … special envoy?"
Doctor Bai was a fake. This … couldn't be real, right?
If it was true, then it would be really f * cked up!
Li Gui met Li Kui, and he wasn't trapped in the Poison Temple …
The Great Herb King felt his vision turning dark.
"Indeed. Let's go and take a look together. The headquarter has never sent anyone here before, so why would they send two of them here all of a sudden?" Poison Master Han muttered in bewilderment as he pulled Zhang Xuan forward.
"I …"
The Great Herb King's legs cramped as he shook his head, "I... I think it's better if I don't go!"
Just as he was thinking that he had finally managed to bluff his way through without being exposed, the real envoy arrived. God, you must be playing with me!
"Let's go!"
Not allowing him to say anything, Poison Master Han pulled him forward, and the two of them hurriedly made their way to the entrance.
It didn't take long for them to arrive at the entrance. At this moment, the entrance was already filled with poison masters. The three Vice Hall Masters and the other elders had already arrived as well.
Two figures stood in front of the crowd.
"Steward Lu?"
With just a glance, he recognized one of them.
It was Steward Lu from his residence.
He had brought him here before, but he only stayed outside for a short period of time before leaving. He didn't expect him to remember the route to the Poison Temple.
It seemed like he was the one who led the way here. Otherwise, even if the real envoy was here, it would be difficult for him to find his way here.
Realizing this, the Great Herb King turned to look at the person standing beside him.
It was a middle-aged man dressed in a crimson robe. He stood on the spot with his hands behind his back. His lower jaw was slightly raised, and it was impossible to discern his emotions from his face.
"That is … a poison master emblem … 3-star poison master?"
The Great Herb King's eyes landed on the other party's robe, and his mouth twitched.
On the other party's chest was a poison master emblem with three shining stars.
The most formidable old Hall Master of the Red Lotus branch was only a 3-star primary poison master. After his death, the most formidable person was Vice Hall Master Liao Xun, a 2-star pinnacle expert. 3-star poison master …
He was still wondering if the other party was a fake, but now, his last bit of hope was gone.
Even if the other party wasn't an envoy, no one in the Poison Temple dared to offend a 3-star poison master. Otherwise, they would be poisoned into a beehive, and they wouldn't even know how they died.
For a person to reach such a rank, his cultivation had probably reached Zhizun realm. Even without using poison, he could easily destroy the entire Poison Temple with a single hand.
"This …"
Liao Xun didn't expect another envoy, not to mention a 3-star poison master, to come. His attitude turned respectful, and he clasped his fist, "May I know how to address you? May I take a look at the [Golden Poison Heart Token]? I am not doubting your identity, but according to the rules set by the headquarters, an envoy must have a token representing his identity before we can negotiate with you!"
He said the same words he said to Zhang Xuan previously.
The envoy didn't say a word. Instead, he flicked his wrist and a heart-shaped golden token appeared in his hand. He threw it over casually.
Catching it, Liao Xun and the others lowered their heads to take a look. With a single glance, their eyes narrowed, and they came to a realization.
"It's real!"
The Golden Poison Heart Token was something that only the envoys possessed. It represented the Poison Master headquarters, and it carried a unique aura. Even if one had never seen it before, one would be able to easily discern its authenticity.
"This person is a 3-star poison master, and he possesses the Golden Poison Heart Token … It can't be a fake. Then, the one before it …"
After seeing the token representing the envoy's identity, Liao Xun and the others' hearts skipped a beat.
Since this was real, there was a high chance that the one before it was fake.
Otherwise, why would he reject the Golden Poison Heart Token so much?
"Why, is there a problem?"
Seeing the faces of the others flickering between redness and paleness, the envoy's face darkened.
"It's not that …"
Liao Xun hesitated for a moment before continuing, "It's just that a moment ago, an envoy arrived, and we were shocked to see you here!"
"Un?"
The envoy frowned, "The headquarters only sent me here to settle the appointment of the new Hall Master. Since that object had matured, they instructed me to take it away. They didn't send anyone else here. Another envoy? What do you mean by that? "
"It's like this. Two hours ago, a person arrived, and he claimed to be the envoy as well. He is currently browsing through the books in the book collection vault!"
Liao Xun hurriedly explained.
"He claimed to be the envoy? Does he have the Golden Poison Heart Token? "
The envoy's eyebrows shot up.
"This …" Liao Xun hesitated for a moment before replying, "He didn't pass us the Golden Poison Heart Token!"
"Preposterous!" The envoy flung his sleeves, and a powerful aura surged into the clouds. "Without the Golden Poison Heart Token, how can he be the envoy? Bring me to meet him. I would like to see who is so daring as to impersonate the envoy from the headquarters! "
"Yes, envoy. This way please!"
Liao Xun and the others hurriedly stepped aside, and the group immediately headed to the center of the Poison Temple.
As the group walked forward, the Great Herb King's body swayed, as though his spirit had been sapped away, and his entire body stiffened.
"Old master …"
Upon seeing this, Butler Lu hurriedly walked forward.
"What's going on …"
The Great Herb King couldn't help but send a telepathic message.
"A day after you and Physician Bai left, this person arrived and requested for you to lead the way to the Poison Temple. Left with no choice, I could only lead the way. Initially, I thought that I might be able to catch up with him, so I hastened my pace. Who knew that … we would end up here! "
Butler Lu looked as though he was on the verge of tears.
Only four people knew that Physician Bai was going to impersonate the envoy to the Poison Temple. They were the Great Herb King, Butler Lu, Physician Bai himself, and Mo Yu xiaojie.
Mo Yu had already left for Tianwu Royal City, and he was the only one who knew of this matter.
Since the Great Herb King wasn't around, he could only lead the way himself. He thought that he would be able to catch up with the other party if he hastened his pace. At the very least, he would be able to avoid a calamity. Never in his dreams did he expect that … he wouldn't be able to catch up with the other party.
"This time … we're really doomed!"
After hearing Butler Lu's explanation, the Great Herb King's mouth twitched. A mouthful of blood welled up in his chest, threatening to burst out at any moment.
If they were slightly slower, Physician Bai would have left the Poison Temple after obtaining what he wanted. Even if they were to notice the other party, it would be too late.
If they were to catch up with them earlier, they would know that the real envoy was here. Thus, they wouldn't have to disguise themselves and would be able to enter the Poison Temple easily.
But now … He had just claimed that he was the envoy, and the other party was starting to believe him. But … the heck, the real envoy had appeared …
It was like stripping off one's clothes and getting intimate with a beauty. If you were to say that there was nothing between the two of you, who would believe you?
Now that he was caught red-handed, it was too late for him to explain himself!
He knew that disguising as the envoy was unreliable …
To think that it would be so unreliable!
It seemed that the life that had just been saved was going to be lost again …
"Old master, what should we do now?" Butler Lu also thought of this and asked with a long face.
"There's nothing I can do either …"
The Great Herb King shook his head. "It seems like we can only wait for death to come …"
With a depressed expression, the Great Herb King glanced around and realized that many poison masters were looking at him. It was impossible for him to escape. Thus, he could only follow behind the crowd and head to the main hall.
"Right … It seems like Physician Bai isn't aware of the arrival of the real envoy yet!"
After taking a few steps, the Great Herb King suddenly thought of something and his face warped.
If he knew about it in advance, he could still think of a solution. But now, he was completely oblivious to the situation …
However, the Vice Hall Masters, elders, and even the real envoy were all in front of him. It was too late for him to report the news now.
While his thoughts were running wild, the crowd had already entered the main hall.
"Elder Blackeye, I'll have to trouble you to invite the envoy out!"
After taking a seat in the main hall, Liao Xun gestured with his hands and instructed calmly.
"Yes!"
Elder Blackeye hurriedly walked out and headed to the book collection vault.
Two hours later, Zhang Xuan had finished reading all of the books in the vault. Seeing that the other party was here to invite him over, he walked out as well.
"Why, are you all ready? Since you're ready, let's begin! "
Walking into the main hall, Zhang Xuan placed his hands behind his back and glanced at Liao Xun and the others.
"Are you the only one who claims to be the envoy?"
Liao Xun and the others remained silent. The envoy stood up and narrowed his eyes.
"Who do you think you are?"
Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up and he spoke with an authoritative tone, "Did I allow you to speak?"
"The heck!"
The Great Herb King spurted a mouthful of blood. "It's really over …"
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