Chapter 102: The Ruthless Woman, Pang Ziyu
Heavy Weapon Hall.
When Shen Mo returned, the disciples greeted him with bows. However, he noticed worry and panic on everyone's faces.
At this moment, he saw Luo Shengnan and inquired about the situation.
Seeing him, Luo Shengnan exclaimed joyfully, "Shen... oh no, Young Sect Master! You're finally back!"
"We've been looking for you everywhere!"
Shen Mo was puzzled.
With Liu Yuanfeng, Song Chaofeng, and Elder Li around, any major or minor issue should be manageable. Among the surrounding sects, Spirit Beast Sect's visible Foundation Establishment cultivators were fewer than Qingxuan Sect's, so it was unlikely they'd suddenly attack like madmen. As for Flying Frost Sect, most of their Foundation Establishment cultivators were still being held up by Stormy Rain Sect in Thorn Forest. They wouldn't have the manpower to deal with Qingxuan Sect.
What could require his personal attention?
Luo Shengnan lowered her voice and said, "It's Flying Fish City. Flying Frost Sect suddenly attacked, seized Flying Fish City, and captured our deacons and disciples. This news came from a passing merchant caravan."
Shen Mo frowned slightly.
Flying Fish City was one of the four cities previously controlled by Heavy Weapon Sect. After Qingxuan Sect annexed Heavy Weapon Sect, they naturally sent Qingxuan Sect's deacons and disciples to take over these four cities. The remnants of Heavy Weapon Sect either surrendered or fled. The takeover went smoothly.
Unexpectedly, within just over half a month of stability, Flying Frost Sect initiated conflict.
Shen Mo suddenly recalled a few days ago when Luo Shuanghan, sent by Ji Shilong, came to recruit him. Luo Shuanghan had mentioned that he was heading to Heavenly Water Sect next.
"Ji Shilong knows I won't be recruited, so Luo Shuanghan must go to Heavenly Water Sect."
"He must be following Ji Shilong's orders."
"Flying Frost Sect is aligned with Heavenly Water Sect..."
"Thinking this way, it's possible Heavenly Water Sect gave either a hint or an explicit order, prompting Flying Frost Sect to act despite most of their Foundation Establishment cultivators being held up by Stormy Rain Sect."
Shen Mo asked, "Where are Elder Song and Elder Li?"
Luo Shengnan pointed to the main hall, "They're all waiting for you in the council hall."
Shen Mo nodded and was about to head to the council hall. At this moment, a sudden exclamation came from the entrance of Heavy Weapon Hall.
"Deacon Zhang! Deacon Zhang, who was sent to take over Flying Fish City, has returned!"
Shen Mo turned and looked towards the entrance. He saw a middle-aged deacon covered in blood—Zhang Weihu.
Zhang Weihu also saw Shen Mo from afar. Struggling, he took out a letter from his chest and said weakly, "Y-Young Sect Master... important... letter..."
Shen Mo quickly approached, his gaze unintentionally scanning Zhang Weihu's life panel.
[Destiny: Stuck at the peak of Qi Condensation. Poisoned with explosive blood poison by Flying Frost Sect's Young Sect Master, Pang Ziyu, and sent back to Qingxuan Sect to personally deliver an important letter to Shen Mo. The moment the letter is handed over, a toxic explosion occurs internally, causing immediate death.]
Shen Mo's eyebrows shot up, and he immediately surveyed the surrounding disciples and himself.
Sure enough, after Zhang Weihu appeared, the life panels of those near him changed. Some with lower cultivation levels and closer proximity died instantly from the toxic explosion. Those with higher cultivation levels were seriously injured. Even Shen Mo, despite being at Foundation Establishment, was caught off guard and poisoned.
His recent turn of events was clearly written: the poison seeped into his bones, destroying his physique. Murong Yue gave up her cultivation to heal him continuously for two years, eventually purging all the poison.
Shen Mo suddenly shouted, "All disciples, stay away from Zhang Weihu!"
His shout made the disciples who were about to help Zhang Weihu freeze.
The disciples were confused. Zhang Weihu was in such a state, and they shouldn't help?
But Shen Mo's high prestige and authority within Qingxuan Sect meant no one dared disobey.
At this time, Liu Yuanfeng and Song Chaofeng, along with other Foundation Establishment cultivators, also came out from the council hall.
Liu Yuanfeng frowned at the scene and said sternly, "Young Sect Master, what are you waiting for? Treating the wounded is urgent! This deacon surely knows what happened in Flying Fish City!"
Shen Mo glanced at him coldly.
"Elder Song, Elder Li, please immediately prepare Red Fire Root, White Crane Branch, and Black Frost Flower, 10 grams of each."
Song Chaofeng hesitated for a moment, but Elder Li, having great faith in Shen Mo, went to prepare the items immediately.
Heavy Weapon Hall wasn't known for its medical skills but did have a warehouse of medicinal materials. These were common yellow and mysterious grade herbs, not hard to find.
After a brief hesitation, Song Chaofeng followed suit.
Shen Mo's achievements were evident to all.
Both elders believed his actions were never without purpose.
The disciples were also puzzled.
Why did Shen Mo specifically need these three herbs?
Shen Mo said in a deep voice, "Stay 30 meters away from Zhang Weihu. He has been poisoned by the Flying Frost Sect, and if he can't hold on, he will explode."
"Zhang Weihu, bite down and don't faint. I will save you immediately."
As soon as he said this, the disciples turned pale and quickly moved away.
Zhang Weihu was also shocked but trusted Shen Mo deeply. He nodded repeatedly and said through clenched teeth, "Yes, I... obey!"
Liu Yuanfeng watched Shen Mo's back, his eyes flickering.
Why was Shen Mo so calm and composed, and how did he immediately know that Zhang Weihu was poisoned?
This was too strange.
Could it be that Shen Mo had profound knowledge of medicinal properties, so much so that he could tell at a glance if someone was poisoned?
Gifted, wise, calm, and now with deep medicinal knowledge... This person is too monstrous, too terrifying...
Opposing him from the start was probably a mistake.
Liu Yuanfeng sighed inwardly, but he knew there was no turning back for him now; he could only continue down this dark path!
Shen Mo strode over to Zhang Weihu.
After deciding to save Zhang Weihu, his "recent turn of events" changed according to his will.
The new turn of events showed that he didn't need any protection; he just needed to administer the herbs in the correct sequence to cure Zhang Weihu of the explosive blood poison.
Everything was still in time.
No one would be harmed.
During this process, his fate attributes "Small Fortune" and "Blessed with Luck" should have come into play.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Shen Mo methodically processed the three herbs.
He ground, dried, and tore them.
Finally, he brewed a pot of medicinal soup and poured it into Zhang Weihu's mouth.
Zhang Weihu's face changed color several times.
A moment later, he spat out a large mouthful of black water.
The black water hit the ground with a faint explosive sound, quickly shattering the granite tiles.
However, the power of the explosive blood poison had been greatly reduced by the medicinal soup.
Otherwise, even this simple vomiting would have affected the surroundings within 15 or 18 meters, causing many casualties.
Shen Mo also breathed a sigh of relief.
Explosive blood poison was a sinister poison controlled by the Flying Frost Sect, often used against sympathetic opponents.
Insidious and treacherous.
People couldn't detoxify it because they didn't know what poison it was or the medicinal properties of many herbs.
But Shen Mo could learn from the life panel that it was explosive blood poison and could administer the right antidote.
Moreover, he had read extensively, including many books on herbs.
Thus, he could find the herbs to counteract the explosive blood poison.
The result proved his method was correct.
Zhang Weihu, now weak and exhausted, said, "Thank you... Young Sect Master, for saving me. This is... a letter from Pang Ziyu for you."
Shen Mo took the letter and opened it immediately.
"The Flying Frost Sect's formation master, who we invited to repair our sect's grand formation, was attacked while passing through Flying Fish City. Hence, we detained your sect's deacons and disciples."
"Our sect has no intention of starting a war. If your sect is willing, you can send someone to negotiate, hand over the culprits who attacked the formation master, and resolve the conflict between our sects."
"Respectfully, Pang Ziyu, Young Sect Master of the Flying Frost Sect."
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