Chapter 121: This Young Master Would Have Like To Keep Drinking Poison

Chapter 121: This Young Master Would Have Like To Keep Drinking Poison

The Blue Shadow Viper was a common serpent in Zumulu. Apparently, they had been a favorite of the Snake King, and his favor and the species propensity to lay large clutches meant they soon spread all across the South. Of course, the reason the Snake King preferred them was thanks to their venom. On its own, Blue Shadow Viper Venom only killed the cells in the lungs and forced a persons whole respiratory system to shut down. That was when it was only used by itself. Apparently, the venom was easily mixed with other toxins. So easy, in fact, that it was used in damn near every recipe that called for more than one poison because why not? Take whatever poison you wanted, add Blue Shadow Viper venom, and you had babys first complex poison.

Chen Haoran eyed the small finger-sized vial of smoky blue venom in front of him. It was the first time hed ever held snake venom before in either life. It was a bit strange knowing he could right now take the vial in his hand and go an make a toxic cocktail that could kill a man. It just seemed too simple.

He uncorked the vial and drank it in one gulp.

Well, how is it? Xie Jin asked.

Chen Haoran smacked his lips. Tastes like blue Gatorade.

I mean how you feel, not how it tastes. What the hell is Gatorade anyway?

He looked inward and followed the venoms circulation within his body. It entered his lungs and settled, but he didnt feel any discomfort. Instead, he watched the venom be slowly broken apart and absorbed.

Looks good. He burped. Not even a tingle.

After his dip in the Mourning Pool, Chen Haoran had taken a few days to consolidate his cultivation and let the effects of the pool settle in. He and Xie Jin then went over to the training ground so that Chen Haoran could work his way through a liquor cabinets worth of poisons and venoms in order to test his new immunity.

The verdict: He was pretty immune.

Just so were clear when your grandfather said Id get Immunity to a Hundred Poisons, he wasnt being literal, right? Chen Haoran asked.Follow current novels on novelb((in).(com)

No, thats just a shorthand, Xie Jin said. Its a lot more than a hundred. Most of the simple stuff wont affect you anymore. If someone wants to harm you with just one poison, itd have to be something pretty special or from a much higher realm.

Does that mean someone can still hurt me with more than one poison?

Xie Jin waggled his hand. Sort of. The shoddily mixed stuff wont do much, but poisoning is a refined craft in Zumulu. Weve had a long time to figure out how to get around Hundred-Poison Immunity, and its only effective against animal and plant-based poisons. If its a metallic poison, youll be out of luck.

What about a Gus miasma?

Xie Jin looked at Chen Haoran as if he had asked something particularly dim. Gu poison is one of the best to come out of Zumulu. Even Thousand-Poison Immunity would only give you a little resistance. Dont let the word Immunity go to your head. You wouldnt be the first to die because of it.

Chen Haoran accepted the warning for what it was. So, just how good is the Stainless Purity Lotus in this situation?

Well, whatever the Hundred-Poisons Immunity cant resist, the Stainless Purity Lotus will solve it. Xie Ling rubbed his chin in thought. Youve basically got the most complete protection against poison as there can be in Zumulu. The types of poisons that can overcome a Stainless Purity Lotus, especially one as old as you have, are rare even here. Of course, if someone is really using something on the level of the Green Hells Three Killers on you, then youve got other problems.

Youre not just gonna drop that and not explain it are you?

Maybe. Xie Jin rubbed his fingers together. For a price.

Chen Haoran pretend to reach into his storage bag, summoned a blue pill from his reward space, and threw it to a surprised Xie Jin.

I was joking Xie Jin began before widening his eyes. An Earth-Rank Pill?

Xie Ling waved him off. It was an equal exchange. Theres no need to feel indebted.

Are you going to tell us why you called for us or not? Xie Jin impatiently said.

Perhaps I should ask Ren to come here instead. Xie Ling stroked his beard and looked up as he talked to himself. Its not like my ungrateful grandson would be interested in taking a long trip outside the Basin.

Xie Jin scowled. I get it. I get it. Sorry.

Better. Xie Lings small smile faded. I trust you remember the visit those two little Peach River Swordsmen paid us.

Chen Haoran immediately became uneasy, and his worries were quickly proven valid with Xie Lings next words.

They left a question for the Black Bone tribes that requires an answer. Ive already conferred with the other elders. Bao Si will be taking our response to Reservoir Town and meeting with their representatives. I would like the two of you to join her.

Xie Jin frowned. I understand why Im going, but why Brother Chen? Why not Ren?.

Chen Haoran was glad Xie Jin asked because he wanted to know too.

For safetys sake, I would prefer a Liquid Meridian to accompany you. I would send Ren, but he still has his duties here, and I dont believe Friend Chen here is worse than him in terms of protection. Xie Ling locked eyes with him. You have also spent the most time with the Swordsmen and can be said to have a relationship.

No offense, sir, Chen Haoran said. But it wasnt that much of a relationship, and we didnt exactly part on good terms.

No matter how incidental it was, you still know more about them than anyone else I could send. There is still much we dont know about the resurgence of the Peach River Sword School. An old man like me has to look for any assurance he can in a situation full of unknowns such as this.

Chen Haoran hesitated. Its not that I dont want to, sir, but Im still a wanted man. Things would just be unnecessarily difficult if I go.

I would not be too worried in that regard, Xie Ling said. Ive had the tribesmen outside keep an eye out. Theres been no bounty announced and no pictures of your likeness circulating. I believe for the sake of not creating more competitors for themselves. The Garrison has kept your information to themselves and their subordinates. If you believe the conditions are right, then after meeting the Peach River Sword Sect, you can leave Zumulu through the official road.

Well, wasnt that just perfect? He only had the occupying military force pursuing him instead of the entire region, and if he were lucky, hed be able to leave on the road no doubt full of checkpoints that would know what he looked like. He wasnt fool enough to voice those thoughts to Xie Ling, however.

Old retail instincts kicked in, and he put on a polite but professional smile. Im sorry, sir, but the risk of my face getting recognized is still too high, especially since Ive been told Reservoir Town is the center of the Empires operations in Zumulu. Xie Jin and Bao Si would be put at too much risk if I went.

Xie Ling snorted. Despite what my fool grandson may tell you, Im not senile. I wouldnt have mentioned it if there werent a way to deal with that issue. He stood up and walked toward the wall behind him. Bao Si will explain and fill you in on the rest of the details.

Xie Ling walked straight through the wall and disappeared, leaving Xie Jin and Chen Haoran alone with the brown-haired girl.

Chen Haoran frowned and cast his sense out. There was no one else in the room. He settled on the brown-haired girl. Qi Realm Ninth-Layer. Excuse me, he asked. Do I know you?

The girl giggled. You may not remember, Young Master Chen, but I have not forgotten. Her voice was low and mellow, and Chen Haoran knew it was the first time he ever heard it.

Xie Jin loudly sighed. Hurry up and take that off.

The girl pouted, and her voice changed into one much more familiar to him. Youre no fun, Jin. She grabbed her face and peeled it off.

Surprise, Bao Si said.