Silence.
The surroundings were completely silent.
Gu Mu's face alternated between red and white.
He had observed the speed that this' senior granduncle 'displayed previously. If he were to really use such a speed, he wouldn't even be able to last a single breath!
That is to say... Killing him wouldn't be any more difficult than killing a chicken!
Recalling how he actually made a move on such a person, cold sweat drenched his back.
It was fortunate that the other party recognized him and had a friendly relationship with him. Otherwise, even if the other party was an envoy, he would have been reduced to a corpse immediately.
An expert of this level didn't even make a move previously. How could he possibly trick him into fainting before killing him, thus lowering his status?
"I was too narrow-minded. Please forgive me, Martial Granduncle!"
Understanding this, Gu Mu bowed deeply.
Killing you is easier than killing a chicken. If I really want to kill you, I won't play mind games with a chicken.
"As a wandering crane, I happened to pass by Red Lotus City and saw that the Great Herb King was afflicted with Contract Gu. Thus, I decided to save him. Thus, I heard that the branch of the Poison Temple is fighting to the death over a mere hall master position, even going as far as to kill one another. I can't bear to see a descendant of my poison master hurt, so I came here to resolve the conflict! "
Gazing at the sky, Zhang Xuan's eyes were filled with compassion.
"This..."
Hearing that the other party came here because of this, Liao Xun and the others felt ashamed.
So, this was the motive of this elder. For a moment, they thought that he was a swindler after some treasure... Thinking about it now, it was truly laughable.
It was no wonder why he said that he would conduct an examination and that the strongest would become the hall master. This was precisely to avoid trouble and conflict.
Gu Mu also came to a realization. He had been wondering why the other party would impersonate the envoy since he was his senior granduncle. So, it turned out that he couldn't bear to see his disciple hurt.
Understanding this, Gu Mu couldn't help but feel impressed. Probably only a true poison master, a person who was deeply in love with this occupation, could be so magnanimous.
"Alright, since the true envoy is here, there's no point for me to remain here. I'll take my leave now!"
Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan turned around and walked out of the room.
With the deterrence of the Heaven's Path Movement Art, no one dared to think too deeply into his words. As time passed, they would realize that there were many loopholes in his words.
However, for him, the purpose of coming to the Poison Temple was to read the books. Now that he had finished reading the books and the real emissary had arrived, instead of continuing to wait here for his cover to be blown, it was better to leave immediately.
As long as he was out of the range of the poison gas, he would be able to summon the Howling Firmament Beast. At that time, he would be able to do whatever he wanted.
"Martial Granduncle, please save me …"
Seeing the other party turn around and leave, not mentioning the matter of saving his life anymore, Gu Mu's face paled. He knew that he had offended the other party with his words. Thus, he immediately stepped forward and kneeled on the floor once more.
All experts had their own dignity.
He had made a move on Zhang Xuan as soon as he arrived, and the other party even said that he would help him resolve the matter.
The fact that he didn't teach Zhang Xuan a lesson was already a sign of his good temper.
"I need the victim to be unconscious to save me. You're worried about your own safety, so it's normal that you don't believe me!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
Seeing that the other party was clearly angry and didn't intend to make a move, Gu Mu hesitated for a moment before gritting his teeth and sending a telepathic message over, "Martial Granduncle, please wait a moment! On the surface, the headquarters sent me here to support the new hall master and stabilize the branch. However, the truth is that the [Crimson Flame Lotus Seed] of this branch has matured! "
"Crimson Flame Lotus Seed?"
"That's right. The Crimson Flame Lotus Seed lives in the depths of volcanoes, and it absorbs the energy of the earth veins. If a cultivator consumes it, they will have a twenty percent chance of breaking through the bottleneck of Zhizun realm! It was precisely because I was stuck at a bottleneck that I applied to come here. "
Gu Mu didn't hold back at all. "I know that with Martial Granduncle's strength, it is useless to you. However, if you can obtain it and give it to your disciples or students, it will be a huge favor to you."
"It can increase a cultivator's chances of breaking through the bottleneck of Zhizun realm by twenty percent?" Zhang Xuan was astonished.
Breaking through one's cultivation depended on one's will, confidence, accumulation, and cultivation technique … As for pills, they could only be considered as supplementary. As such, ordinary pills weren't that effective on cultivators.
If Zhang Xuan hadn't heard of it himself, he wouldn't have believed it.
Even though twenty percent wasn't too high, it was already a heaven-defying achievement in cultivation.
Zhizun realm was the highest realm a cultivator could reach. However, it wasn't the end of one's cultivation. Given how vast the continent was, there were bound to be countless experts who had surpassed Zhizun realm.
For a single Crimson Flame Lotus Seed to increase one's chances of breaking through by so much, it could be considered a priceless treasure.
Even Zhang Xuan was taken aback by the fact that the Poison Hall branch actually had such a treasure.
"Alright, tell me what you want!"
Zhang Xuan knew that the other party had a motive for mentioning this, so he turned to Gu Mu and asked.
"Martial Granduncle, I only hope that you can resolve my affliction. As for the lotus seed, I only want one that can help me break through my cultivation! I don't dare to ask for more than that, so I'll offer the rest to you. "
Gu Mu said.
Hearing the other party's words, Zhang Xuan knew that given his current condition, even if he were to find the lotus seed, he wouldn't be able to achieve a breakthrough. Rather than that, he would rather have the other party treat him.
Besides, even though the Crimson Flame Lotus Seed was a valuable treasure, it wasn't easy to obtain it. Otherwise, the old Hall Master wouldn't have died so suddenly.
Others might not know the reason behind the old Hall Master's death, but Zhang Xuan was well aware of it. The Poison Hall branch had recorded the cause of his death in a book and submitted it to the Poison Hall.
He didn't suffer from any illness as the rumors said. Instead, when the old Hall Master tried to pluck the Crimson Flame Lotus Seed, he was incinerated by the earth flame.
If even a Zhizun realm expert was unable to withstand it, he would have to rely on the young man before him in order to obtain the lotus seed.
Thus, after contemplating for a moment, he decided to reveal the news to the old Hall Master.
He knew that an expert of Zhang Xuan's caliber wouldn't mistreat him after learning of the news.
"Alright!"
Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
He was already intending to help treat the old Hall Master, and now that there was something for him to obtain, he was more than happy to do so.
"Then … when should we begin?"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan had agreed to it, Gu Mu's face lit up in delight. "Do I need to prepare anything?"
"There's no need for any preparations, let's begin now!"
Zhang Xuan waved his hands.
The longer he delayed, the more trouble he would have. Thus, he might as well start as soon as possible.
"Alright!" Hearing that he could treat the old Hall Master, Gu Mu's face lit up in delight. "I'll be counting on senior granduncle then!"
After which, he flicked his wrist.
Padah!
Gu Mu's head was struck, and he fainted on the floor.
"Ah?"
Seeing that the other party had knocked him out, Zhang Xuan lowered his head to look at the [Soul Numbing Powder] in his hand. Helpless, he could only keep it back into his storage ring.
"To think that I would have you use this. To think that you're even more reckless than the Great Herb King …"
[Soul Numbing Powder] could knock one out, and it was extremely useful for his' unique medical skills'. Thus, he asked for quite a few before he left.
In any case, this wasn't worth much, and the Great Herb King was willing to do him a favor. Thus, he gave Zhang Xuan more than twenty packets.
He thought that he would be able to test its effects this time, but to think that the other party would knock him out as soon as he took it out.
That was way too fast!
However, this was fine as well. Since he was unconscious anyway, he didn't have to waste his effort.
Stepping forward, Zhang Xuan walked up to the unconscious Gu Mu, flicked his wrist, and a few silver needles appeared on his palm.
The Library of Heaven's Path had already generated a detailed description of the other party, so there was no need for him to diagnose the other party now.
With a flick of his finger, the silver needles flew over. With a flick of his hand, Zhang Xuan moved nimbly, as though a butterfly.
Gu Mu's body was different from the Great Herb King's.
The latter's foundation was damaged by the Contract Gu, resulting in his weakened state. On the other hand, the other party's condition was due to him stimulating his acupoints with poison to raise his cultivation. As a result, the poison entered his body and destroyed his life force.
The former required the nourishment of Heaven's Path zhenqi, whereas the latter required the Heaven's Path zhenqi to find the location where the poison was concentrated and force it out of his body.
In fact, it was much easier than the Great Herb King's treatment.
Tzzzzzzzzz!
Using the Heaven's Path zhenqi, the silver needles pierced into the location where the poison was concentrated. Soon, the sound of flowing water echoed from Gu Mu's body, and black liquid flowed out from his fingers and toes.
"This is … the poison hidden in his body?"
"He forced it out just like that?"
Upon seeing this sight, Liao Xun and the others widened their eyes in disbelief.
Having come into contact with poison daily, they knew how difficult it was to expel it.
When poison entered one's body, it was impossible to expel it even after using countless medicines and a lifetime.
This was also the reason why poison masters, despite their fearsome reputation, didn't have a long lifespan. Fifty to sixty years was a hurdle for them.
Even though they didn't show any symptoms on the surface, they had all sorts of problems in their bodies. Coming into contact with poison daily, they had all suffered significant damage.
They thought that it would be impossible to treat them, but to think that the elder before them would be able to resolve it so easily.
Since the other party was able to expel such a potent poison from the envoy's body, wouldn't they be able to do the same as well?
Everyone turned to look at Zhang Xuan once more, and their eyes burned with passion.
Ignoring the expressions of the crowd, Zhang Xuan focused his attention and pierced the silver needles into the deepest parts of Gu Mu's body. A moment later, with a flick of his wrist, he retrieved all of the silver needles.
With a wave of his hand.
Gu Mu slowly regained consciousness.
"This …"
Opening his eyes, Gu Mu immediately felt the changes in his body.
Previously, the poison lingered in his body, and he felt as though he was carrying a huge shackle on his back, making it difficult for him to move. However, at this moment, he could clearly feel that the shackle had been removed, and his entire body felt light.
Even without using his zhenqi, he could tell that the trauma that threatened his life previously had been resolved by the other party.
"Senior Granduncle, thank you for saving me!"
Gu Mu kneeled on the floor once more. This time, he was filled with sincerity and admiration, unlike before, when he was only fearful of the other party's strength.
Zhang Xuan waved his hands. "The condition of your body is more severe than what I thought. You might need to undergo three treatments before you can resolve it completely. Thus, there's no need for you to thank me. It won't be too late for you to speak of it after you're completely healed! "
He hadn't obtained the Crimson Flame Lotus Seed yet, and it wasn't safe here either. Naturally, he had to leave some backup plans. It was impossible for him to treat the other party in an instant.
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