Wei Qingqing nodded when she heard this. Zhou Yuan had been both earnest and serious back then, even stating all his conditions. He would not do dare to do so unless he had some confidence, else it would only be akin to humiliating himself.
“Then we’ll wait during these final three days. I hope that he will be able to save little brother.” Wei Qingqing sighed. Wei Bin’s poison had already become a disease in the hearts of their Wei family. If this disease was not eliminated, the great general’s residence will continue to be choked by its stifling atmosphere.
Zhou Yuan had brought them a sliver of hope, but it was unknown whether this hope would turn into even greater despair.
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A certain large manor in the city.
“Hehe, Zhou Yuan’s self-confidence is really something. To have even stated all of his conditions already.” In the room, Wei Ting stood before a stormy-face Qi Hao.
It was evident that he had obtained news of Zhou Yuan’s current situation in the great general’s residence from her.
Wei Ting remarked in disdain, “That kid is very arrogant indeed. Even the master Ying you invited was unable to neutralize the Devil Miasma Poison, what does someone like him think he can do?”
“Is there any other news?” Asked Qi Hao.
Wei Ting beamed as she pressed against Qi Hao, while the latter reached out an arm and wrapped it around her slender waist. Subsequently, Wei Ting fished out a piece of paper from her sleeve. “This is a list of things Lu Tieshan recently bought in the city.”
Qi Hao received the paper and took a look. His brows immediately furrowed. “All of these items are poisonous. Just what exactly are they up to?”
He pondered for a moment, but did not arrive at any answer. Thus, he could only coldly chuckle and say, “Let them do what they want, we’ll see whether Wei Canglan will go mad if Wei Bin ends up dead due to their shenanigans.”
He too did not believe that Zhou Yuan had the ability to neutralize the Devil Miasma Poison.
Qi Hao said, “Tingting, help me keep a good eye on Zhou Yuan in the great general’s residence and inform me at once if anything occurs. In addition, if he makes any mistakes, find a chance to secretly fan the flames and thoroughly anger Wei Canglan. We cannot allow Zhou Yuan to leave the great general’s residence alive.”
“Besides all this, Wei Qingqing will definitely be heartbroken if Wei Bin dies at Zhou Yuan’s hands. When that happens, ask her out for me. Her guard will be greatly lowered and it will be the best time for me to take advantage.”
Wei Ting’s pouted upon hearing this. “You want me to help you obtain another woman?”
Qi Hao smiled slightly as he explained, “Tingting, you will need my father’s consent to mary into Qi Manor. As long as you are able to help me obtain Wei Qingqing, I will be able to dabble my hand in the pie that is the Canglan army. Our success will be a huge contribution to Qi Manor and my father will surely allow me to marry you.”
Even after a year in the Canglan army, he had ultimately been unable to enter the inner circle. He knew that Wei Canglan was wary of him, thus, the only way for him to obtain the Canglan army was by first getting to Wei Qingqing.
This woman was had a strong influence in the Canglan army.
Wei Ting foolishly asked, “Really?”
Qi Hao nodded with a smile.
Wei Ting bit her red lips. Soon after, she forcefully nodded and said, “Alright, I will do all I can to help you!”
The two continued to cuddle for a while, before a satisfied Wei Ting left.
The smile on Qi Hao’s face turned cold as he watched her leaving figure. Subsequently, he somewhat irritatedly tugged at this clothes and said in a dull voice, “What a delusional woman.”
A figure walked out from the screen behind him. It was the housekeeper of Qi Manor, Qi Ling.
Qi Ling said with a frown, “First young master, what exactly is Zhou Yuan up to? Could he really be able to cure Wei Bin?”
Qi Hao immediately let out a icy laugh upon hearing this and answered, “A brat like him? In his dreams.”
Just how many years had Wei Canglan struggled with the Devil Miasma Poison? It was not as if he had not seeked the help of various experts and masters. However, all of them were ultimately powerless. All of these facts made Qi Hao greatly doubt that a mere Zhou Yuan, who had not even stepped into the Qi Nourishing stage, would be able to do what everyone else had failed to.
“Although I do not believe that brat will succeed, we should still plan for the worst.” Iciness flickered within Qi Hao’s eyes.
If Zhou Yuan somehow miraculously succeeded like a blind cat bumping into a mouse, Wei Canglan would inevitable chose to help the former obtain the Fire Spirit Grain.
Qi Hao raised his head, killing intent surging in his eyes as he looked towards the great general’s residence.
“Wei Canglan ah Wei Canglan. If you really decide to help Zhou Yuan, I will have no option but to think of a way to get rid of you. Don’t worry, I will make sure to take good care of your daughter and the Canglan army after you are gone.”
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Under the watch of various parties, the final three days unhurriedly passed by.
In the courtyard, Zhou Yuan was busy keeping his things. He could not help but roll his eyes as he shot a glance at the grim-faced Lu Tieshan, before he beckoned to Yaoyao and Su Youwei with his chin.
“Let’s go. Today will determine whether we live or die!”
Chapter 69 Revelation of Skill
A particular room located in the rear courtyard of the great general’s residence.
When Zhou Yuan and the rest arrived, Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing were already waiting. The two swiftly walked forward to welcome Zhou Yuan upon seeing him.
Wei Canglan then proceeded to ask with a smile, “Your highness, will you be starting the treatment today?”
Zhou Yuan returned the smile and nodded. Without further ado, he walked into the house and arrived in front of the bed where Wei Bin was currently lying. His complexion looked much better than before, but Zhou Yuan knew that it was only because master Ying had forcibly suppressed the Devil Miasma Poison in Wei Bin’s body. When the poison erupted once again, it would instantly take his life.
Zhou Yuan reached out and lightly tapped the black Universe bag at this waist. Before they left Great Zhou City, Zhou Qing had retrieved a Universe bag from the royal treasury and given it to Zhou Yuan. Although its grade was not very high, and the rather tiny space within only extended to a few feet, it was still very convenient.
Several bottles appeared in Zhou Yuan’s hand. Next, he retrieved a plate and very carefully dripped the liquid contents of the bottles onto it, beginning a process of modulation.
An appalling stench spread the moment the liquids emerged. A single whiff would cause one to feel giddy, clearly showing just how toxic the liquids were.
Although Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing had anticipated this, their expressions still changed.
Wei Qingqing bit her red lips and asked, “Your highness, what do you plan on doing?”
Zhou Yuan grinned. “The Devil Miasma Poison is extremely domineering. The only way to neutralize it is to find a master that can draw a grade 4 poison neutralizing Genesis Rune. However, I’m afraid that such masters are extremely rare in our Great Zhou Empire.”
“Hence, I will have to use another method.”
He paused at this point before continuing, “Poison against poison.”
“As for the details, you two will have a first hand view later on. Please do not worry great general, I understand the consequences of this matter and would not have selected such a foolhardy method if I did not have any confidence.”
Zhou Yuan’s voice was indifferent as he gazed straight at Wei Canglan.
Wei Canglan took one deep look at Zhou Yuan as he slowly said, “Since your highness is confident, do what you must. If your highness is truly able to cure my son, my Wei family will owe you a huge debt of gratitude.”<
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Zhou Yuan smiled, but did not speak any further and instead continued to adjust the vicious poisons. A long while later, he finally stopped when the horrifying smell reached its peak.
He unhooked the Heavenly Yuan Brush from his waist, and dabbed the brush tip on the poison concoction. After which, his expression grew serious as he took in a deep breath, before the brush tip slowly descended.
Yaoyao was already standing slightly behind Zhou Yuan. If anything unexpected happened, she would have to personally take action to save the situation.
Shch!
The brush that had been smeared in poison landed on Wei Bin’s skin, causing ‘shch’ sound to be emitted as black strokes began to appear.
Zhou Yuan’s wrist twisted and turned, the brush tip never stopping like flowing water and moving clouds, as stroke after stroke swiftly emerged.
Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing began to frown as they stared at the strokes Zhou Yuan had drawn. Although they did not have in-depth knowledge of Genesis Runes, they were still able to tell that the rune Zhou Yuan was currently drawing was a grade 1 Genesis Rune.
A grade 1 Genesis Rune was practically useless against the Devil Miasma Poison.
Although their hearts were filled with doubt, it was not a good time for them to speak up as it would disturb Zhou Yuan. Hence, the two could only continue to watch in silence.
Zhou Yuan’s full attention was on his work, ignoring everyone else’s gazes. After completing the grade 1 Genesis Rune, his brush once again descended and another grade 1 Genesis Rune began to emerge…
In the subsequent hour, Zhou Yuan drew a total of eight grade 1 Genesis Runes.
“These eight grade 1 Genesis Runes… seem to have nicely surrounded the spot three inches above Wei Bin’s tail bone.” Wei Canglan’s eyes flashed when he finally made this discovery. The grade 1 Genesis Runes Zhou Yuan had inscribed were similar to a troop encirclement, tightly sealing off all escapes routes of the Devil Miasma Poison hidden in Wei Bin’s spine area.
Zhou Yuan exhaled, his forehead now dotted with some perspiration after drawing eight grade 1 Genesis Runes in succession. He closed his eyes and rested a little before beginning once again.
This time, his expression was much more serious than before. The rune he was about to draw was the grade 2 Thousand Poisons Erosion Rune he had recently learnt. What’s more, it was key with regards to dealing with the Devil Miasma Poison.
Zhou Yuan gathered his concentration for a moment, before his brush abruptly descended. His Spirit flickered between his brows as it seemed to fuse together with the Heavenly Yuan Brush in his hand.
Shsch shsch!
Pitch-black stroke after stroke appeared, perfectly joined together. Subsequently, Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing watched in astonishment as a complicated and mysterious Genesis Rune slowly emerged.
“A grade 2 Genesis Rune.” Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing exchanged a look, both could sense something extraordinary about this grade 2 Genesis Rune.
The tip of Zhou Yuan’s brush finally stopped, and he let out a sigh of relief as if a huge burden had been lifted from his shoulders as he gazed at the completed Genesis Rune. The Thousand Poisons Erosion Rune had been successfully completed.
“The most important step comes next.” Wei Canglan’s and Wei Qingqing’s hearts shook when they heard Zhou Yuan’s following words.
The Heavenly Yuan Brush in Zhou Yuan’s hand gently dotted on the most inner grade 1 Genesis Rune. A gentle glow immediately rose from it as it began to slowly squirming like an eight-claw snake sending out a taunt.
As the grade 1 Genesis Rune twisted and taunted, Wei Bin suddenly cried out in pain. Everyone watched in horror as the skin on his spine area suddenly began to turn black as the night.
The black patch began to spread like ink, pouncing directly at the surrounding grade 1 Genesis Rune.
When the Devil Miasma Poison ferociously surged over, the grade 1 Genesis Rune suddenly dispersed as if an entire battalion had turned into smoke. This caused the surging Devil Miasma Poison to charge into the layers of Grade 1 Genesis Runes that had surrounded it.
All of the grade 1 Genesis Runes activated at this moment. As they rotated, the Devil Miasma Poison was sliced into various chunks.
Each chunk of poisonous Qi blackened patches of Wei Bin’s skin, a rather ghastly sight.
Zhou Yuan’s expression did not change as the Heavenly Yuan Brush dotted once again. One of the separated pieces of Devil Miasma Poison charged out of the encirclement, arriving in front of the Thousand Poisons Erosion Rune.
The Thousand Poisons Erosion Rune also contained a powerful poison. Hence, when the two poisons bumped into each other, it was akin to the meeting of two ferocious tigers in the mountainous woods, no words were spoken and the fight immediately began.
The Devil Miasma Poison transformed into a black mist as it surged towards the Thousand Poisons Erosion Rune. The latter seemed to joyfully respond without any fear, the rune squirming like a gigantic mouth. It allowed the Devil Miasma Poison to flow in and thoroughly devoured it.
After swallowing the Devil Miasma Poison, the rune slowly rotated as a strange black light flickered on it. Moments later, the light dimmed as everyone saw a sliver of black poison mist rise from Wei Bin’s skin.
This sliver of poison mist gave off a nauseating miasma-like stench.
However, Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing could not help but glow with joy when they saw the poison mist. It was very familiar to them, this poison mist was the Devil Miasma Poison!
In other words, the Devil Miasma Poison in Wei Bin’s body had been neutralized!
“It’s still not finished. This is only the beginning.”
Zhou Yaun reminded them because another piece of the Devil Miasma Poison had rushed towards the Thousand Poisons Erosion Rune.
Wei Canglan’s eyes shined and could not help but praise out loud, “Impressive, truly impressive!”
Wei Qingqing was somewhat puzzled. “How is this grade 2 Genesis Rune of his able to neutralize the Devil Miasma Poison?”
Wei Canglan’s eyes were filled with admiration as he explained, “That is the amazing part about his highness’ method. It’s similar to a war strategy. First, one of the grade 1 Genesis Runes acts as the bait, drawing out the Devil Miasma Poison. Next, the seven grade 1 Genesis Runes slice up the Devil Miasma Poison, continuously weakening it before sending each piece to the waiting grade 2 Genesis Rune.”
“The grade 2 Genesis Rune contains a powerful poison. Poison against poison, poison to neutralize poison. Each piece of Devil Miasma Poison that comes ends up thoroughly neutralized.”
“If this continues, the Devil Miasma Poison in Wei Bin’s body will finally be fully neutralized!”
“Amazing! Truly amazing!” Wei Canglan stared at Zhou Yan as if he was a treasure. Zhou Yuan’s method may not look as impactful as when master Ying showed his grade 3 Genesis Rune, but with the teamwork of many grade 1 Genesis Runes and a grade 2 Genesis Rune, the Devil Miasma Poison could only dance on the palm of his hand.
Even an Alpha-Origin stage expert like Wei Canglan was awed by such Genesis Rune mastery and finesse.
By the side, Wei Qingqing was also inwardly shocked after hearing her father’s explanation. It was obvious that she had not expected that Zhou Yuan would be achieve such a feat.
“Looks like little brother will be saved!”
Wei Qingqing was overwhelmed by emotion, her white teeth biting into her red lips as her eyes turned slightly red. An extraordinary splendor appeared in her eyes as she looked towards the bedside where the handsome youth was seated.
Chapter 70 Get
Wisps of black smoke together with a nauseating stench occasionally rose into the air within the bright and spacious room.
However, the people in the room did not show any disgust in response to the appalling smell. Instead, only joy could be seen on their faces.
It was because this meant that more and more of the Devil Miasma Poison wa
s being neutralized.
Wei Canglan’s eyes were filled with emotion as he looked at Wei Bin’s waist area, where the patch of pitch-black had already receded substantially, the black from before not as deep as it had been.
By the side, Wei Qingqing tightly clenched her fists. It was hard for her to control her overflowing emotions.
Although they were both a little overwhelmed, they did not make any noise that would disturb Zhou Yuan. The latter currently wore a solemn look on his face, while perspiration dotted his entire forehead.
The Heavenly Yuan Brush in his hand continued to descend, patching the parts of the Genesis Runes that had faded due to the repetitive attacks of the Devil Miasma Poison.
In fact, several places had even been broken.
Thus, Zhou Yuan needed to continuously do repairs to maintain the formation. If not, it would become much more difficult to encircle and draw out the Devil Miasma Poison again if it were allowed to break out.
Light flickered between Zhou Yuan’s brow, a sign that his Spirit was being pushed to its limit.
Controlling a formation of eight grade 1 Genesis Runes and a grade 2 Genesis Rune was pretty exhausting even for someone like Zhou Yuan whose Spirit was at the mid Illusory stage. The only thing he could do was tough it out, clench his teeth and endure.
Sweat fell dripped from his forehead into his eyes, causing a prickling pain.
Suddenly, a faint fragrance drifted over as a fair hand reached out with a handkerchief, wiping away the sweat on Zhou Yuan’s head.
Zhou Yuan’s eyes turned and was somewhat shocked to see that the owner of the handkerchief was Wei Qingqing.
Upon sensing Zhou Yuan’s gaze, Wei Qingqing pursed her lips into a slight smile.
Zhou Yuan nodded, indicating his gratitude, before casting his attention back to the Genesis Runes.
Time slowly flowed and noon unknowingly arrived.
Only a half-fist sized patch of pitch-black Devil Miasma Poison was left at Wei Bin’s lower backbone area. In addition, it had also become less concentrated. From the looks of it, full neutralization was not far off.
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