Chapter 149: Chapter 149: To Do a Good Job, Eastern Palace

’I’ll only be a bit safer once my Cultivation breaks through to the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens. At that point, I should be able to avoid most Poisons.’

’This Poison from the No-Life Evil Cult is bizarre, but it has almost no effect on Inner Masters. People who have broken through to External Refining can generally survive it. However, the outlook is grim for disciples who have only grasped Power.’

Yang Chan had treated many poisoned disciples in the Medicine Hall and Pharmacy. For the most part, the Elite Disciples were fine. During the External Refining Copper Skin stage, they had already begun Tempering their flesh and skin, so their physical resistance was far greater than that of the Official Disciples.

As long as their will to live was strong, they could almost always pull through.

The Official Disciples, however, were a different story. Although they had grasped Power, their physiques were only slightly stronger than an ordinary person’s, and their physical resistance was not particularly high. Their condition became much more severe after being poisoned. Once the toxin invaded their Five Viscera and Six Viscera, they were basically beyond saving.

Seeing this happen to these disciples reinforced for Yang Chan the need for greater Martial Arts Cultivation to avoid being assassinated by poison.

’This bizarre Poison is one thing, but with poisons that kill in an instant, it would all be over much faster. That’s why I must break through to the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens Realm, to prevent that from happening.’

’I’ve made progress with the Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method, Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal, and Meditation and Breath Holding Technique recently, but it’ll still be a while before they reach Tier Two Entry. I’ll just stick to my current pace and remain within the Cyan Yuan Sect.’

’I’m not sure about the Sect’s plans for sending people down the mountain, but based on what Gu An said, I don’t have to worry about being chosen. That’s good news.’

Yang Chan analyzed his current situation and the useful information he had gathered, summing everything up so he would have a way to respond before trouble arrived.

To do a job well, you must first sharpen your tools.

’After word got out that Gu An met with me, many people have started approaching me and showing goodwill. How pragmatic. In this kind of situation, it’s best to meet change with constancy. There’s no need to show much emotion; I’ll just interact with them as usual.’

Zhao Yi knew that Gu An had met with Yang Chan, and naturally, so did others. It was never a secret, and no effort had been made to hide it.

This was also Gu An’s intention. He was making his stance clear: Yang Chan was his man, and he was very optimistic about his future.

There had been rumors to this effect before, but Gu An had never publicly demonstrated it within the Cyan Yuan Sect. Now, he was letting everyone know his stance.

Of course, from Yang Chan’s perspective, this was a clear gesture of goodwill.

It served multiple purposes, and the effect was clear.

’I should look through the books I took from the Medicine Hall Collection Pavilion today when I have time. It’s important to show I’m making an effort. It wouldn’t be good if a bad report got back to Gu An.’

’No matter how low-profile I try to be right now, people are paying attention. Things should go back to normal after a while.’

Yang Chan was well aware that he had been at the center of quite a few incidents recently.

The death of an Inner Master at his hands, his Pharmacist Ability, being favored by the Medicine Hall Master—any one of these events would have drawn significant attention to anyone else.

Now that all three had happened to him, he was naturally attracting a great deal of attention. Because of this, Yang Chan always wore a “Mask” when he was outside. Only in the privacy of his own courtyard could he truly be himself.

It was unavoidable. With so many eyes on him, he couldn’t act as freely as he wished and had to be more guarded. This was precisely why he had always wanted to maintain a low profile.

A low-profile person is invisible in the eyes of others, rarely drawing any attention. This had always been his preference.

But when he tried to be invisible, he was constantly sent down the mountain to face all sorts of dangers. Faced with that reality, Yang Chan had changed his strategy, which led to the current state of affairs.

Still, he estimated that this was just a temporary phase. Once everyone got used to it, things would return to normal.

’It’s midnight. Time to add more points to the *Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method*.’

Yang Chan saw the newly refreshed Potential Points on his panel and immediately allocated them to the *Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method*. The prerequisite for the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens was to achieve Perfection in the Flood Dragon Demon Force. This meant he had to cultivate the *Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method* to Tier Two, which would enable him to Temper his lungs and spleens. After that, he could finally break through to the Inner Refining Grandmaster Realm.

His progress on the *Meditation and Breath Holding Technique* was also swift, and it wouldn’t be long before it reached Tier Two. When it did, he would be able to conceal the fluctuations in his aura during his breakthrough to the Inner Refining Realm, allowing him to hide his true strength even more effectively.

After Yang Chan finished allocating his points, the candlelight in the room flickered out, and his breathing slowly returned to a steady rhythm.

…

「White Jade City.」

「The Eastern Palace.」

“How is the No-Life Holy Sect in Yu State faring?”

A man wearing a Jade Crown, which was inlaid with several filaments of crimson-gold, sat on a chair deep within the Eastern Palace and slowly posed the question.

The man’s expression was solemn. A current of purple energy, like smoke or mist, perpetually swirled around his brow, giving him an air of immense mystery and nobility, as if he were the master of the mortal realm.

“They were besieged by several Major Sects. Other than the Saint Master, the Saintess, and a few others, the majority were killed in Yu State.”

Within the palace, a black-clad figure emerged from the shadows, kneeling on the floor to answer.

CRACK!

A jade teacup was crushed to dust in his hand, the fragrant tea within instantly vaporizing into steam.

“Worthless fools! I sent so many masters to support them, and they still nearly got wiped out! Useless! Utterly useless!”

The aura of the man in the Jade Crown erupted like a monstrous tidal wave, crashing down on the black-clad figure as waves of baleful energy. The force made the kneeling man’s body sway, a clear sign of his master’s immense anger at the outcome.

“However, they did manage to collect all of the Gathering Spirit Liquid. It will arrive in White Jade City tomorrow.”

The black-clad man, sensing the killing intent radiating from the man before him, added hastily.

’He knew all too well how unpredictable the man before him was. If his master was displeased, he would undoubtedly die today.’

’As for escaping, he had never even thought of it. Even setting aside the auras locked onto him from all sides, his family was being held hostage.’

’The slightest unusual move, and his entire family would instantly find themselves buried together.’

“They collected the Gathering Spirit Liquid? Then I suppose they’re not completely useless after all.”

“Which Sects were involved in the attack?”

Upon hearing that the Gathering Spirit Liquid had been collected, the man in the Jade Crown retracted his imposing aura. Clearly, it was extremely important to him; so much so that the No-Life Evil Cult’s entire purpose in Yu State had been to acquire it.

The man was well aware of the forces he had deployed to Yu State, which was why he asked. He was clearly planning to settle scores later.

“The Celestial Sword Sect, Xuanqing Palace, the Celestial One Water Palace…”

The black-clad figure rattled off a list of names. They were all powerful Sects, and with them all joining forces against the No-Life Evil Cult, it was no wonder the cult had been overwhelmed.

“Quite the list.”

“It seems this venture into Yu State provoked far too many factions. Or… was it his doing?”

As the man in the Jade Crown pondered the question, the black-clad figure remained silent, not daring to answer.

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