Spirit Cleansing Powder Can Detoxify

In the main hall.

"Chang'an, these are the spirit herbs needed for the breakthrough pill. I've prepared ten portions for you. Don't be disturbed by external affairs. Even if something truly happens, you are still my disciple, and more importantly, the sect's most promising alchemist."

After everyone dispersed, Elder Lu kept Lin Chang'an alone and spoke with a grave expression, especially the last sentence, which carried a deeper meaning.

Lin Chang'an was secretly alarmed. It seemed their peaceful days wouldn't last much longer, as even this old man could sense the signs of turmoil.

The next moment, looking at the spirit herbs in his storage bag, Lin Chang'an showed excitement. "Elder Lu, don't worry, I will not fail the sect."

Lin Chang'an knew this old man was devoted to the sect. Praising the old man might not bring a smile, but praising the sect would surely please him. Moreover, regardless of any turmoil, he was a precious alchemical talent, and would only be sent to battle as a last resort.

As expected, Elder Lu's expression brightened upon seeing Lin Chang'an's demeanor. He didn't even object when Lin Chang'an carefully hid the storage bag in his shoe sole right in front of him.

He knew Lin Chang'an might not have deep feelings for the sect, but the current Lin Chang'an was now inseparable from it.

"By the way, once you break through to the late Qi Condensation stage, I will personally request the Sect Master to grant you the antidote. Then, you will become a guest elder of the sect."

As Elder Lu was leaving, he painted such a grand picture that Lin Chang'an's face flushed with excitement. He cupped his hands and said, "I have no way to repay Elder Lu's kindness. Chang'an will definitely give his all for the sect."

Elder Lu nodded with satisfaction. The moment Lin Chang'an turned away, a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes. That old geezer really knows how to paint a pretty picture.

The news of the Liu Family's misfortune caused a huge stir, as the demise of two Foundation Establishment Great Experts was a major event for them.

However, what followed was even more greed. Countless minor forces began coveting the Liu Family's various assets, and even the Beast Taming Zhou Family was secretly instigating trouble.

But then, the Great Sword Sect took the lead, joining forces with other factions under the guise of protecting their fellow disciples in the Liu Family. However, it was obvious to everyone that the Great Sword Sect had claimed the majority of the Liu Family's assets for themselves.

After all, the Liu Family could no longer protect themselves. Exchanging these assets for protection was a small comfort for many in this cruel world.

At the very least, the Great Sword Sect's actions garnered favor from many, especially the allied factions.

In a world of villains, even the slightest act of kindness is magnified infinitely.

Under the night sky, in the alchemy room.

Under the dim, flickering lamplight, Lin Chang'an, dressed in brocade robes, showed a rare look of solemnity. He lowered his voice and said sternly, "Li Han, where did you get this spirit herb?"

This was a two-hundred-year-old Spirit Cleansing Grass, a primary ingredient for refining Spirit Cleansing Powder.

Spirit Cleansing Powder was renowned as a rare medicinal treasure, capable of detoxifying a thousand kinds of poisons in the world!

The black-clothed Li Han before him swallowed nervously. Although he knew this was risky, if he didn't do this, he would never have a chance to rise.

"Brother Lin, I believe you can see that this place won't remain stable for long. With the Liu Family's fall from power, will the Beast Taming Zhou Family let such a good opportunity pass?"

Li Han gritted his teeth and laid bare his current predicament. "Besides, does the sect truly trust us? Not everyone in the sect is like Elder Lu. Others have always looked down on us outsiders."

Elder Lu was cunning, but his vision and methods were also beyond ordinary people. As long as he was around, he could suppress these issues, and even now, they seemed no different from the sect's disciples.

But what if turmoil arose?

"Can Spirit Cleansing Powder cure Gu worms?" Li Han asked, revealing his true intentions and his resolve.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an's pupils contracted. He narrowed his eyes, gazing at his ordinary-looking friend, who usually showed no particular traits. Li Han's dark eyes were as firm and persistent as ever.

"I never expected Brother Li's immortal cultivation heart to be so resolute!"

At this moment, he recalled their first meeting. Back then, Li Han's gaze when pursuing cultivation was exactly the same as now, perhaps even more determined.

"Brother Lin." Seeing Lin Chang'an's emotion, Li Han let out a wry smile. "It's not that my cultivation heart is firm, I'm just afraid of dying."

He had never forgotten what kind of place this was, even after more than three years of stability.

"Spirit Cleansing Powder can detoxify a thousand kinds of poisons, but Gu worms are not poisons!"

Lin Chang'an's words immediately made Li Han's expression stiffen. As long as the Gu worm within him wasn't removed, there was no possibility of leaving.

"However!" Lin Chang'an's next sentence sent Li Han's emotions on a roller coaster.

"Brother Lin!" Li Han looked at him pleadingly, as if asking him to finish his sentence in one go. Lin Chang'an, however, grinned.

"Using poison to fight poison!"

Seeing Li Han's bewildered expression, Lin Chang'an shook his head and explained, "Although Gu worms are not poisons, they can be poisoned. We can completely poison the Gu worm first, and then use Spirit Cleansing Powder to detoxify."

Li Han was stunned. What kind of logic was this?

Spirit Cleansing Powder couldn't deal with Gu worms, but they could poison the Gu worms and then use Spirit Cleansing Powder to deal with their own poisoning? This logic!

Upon thinking about it, it did seem somewhat reasonable, yet also slightly off.

The next moment, Li Han's expression changed. "Brother Lin, won't we be poisoned to death before we can even poison the Gu worm?"

This was the crucial issue. Could they withstand the poison that could kill a Gu worm?

Seeing Li Han's face gradually turn green, Lin Chang'an grinned with genuine sincerity. "Probably not. You cultivate the Evergreen Cultivation Method, so your vitality should be more robust than ordinary people."

Lin Chang'an's words made Li Han's eye twitch. He realized Lin Chang'an was teasing him and said grumpily, "Brother Lin, don't forget, you have Gu worms in your body too."

Li Han thought he was being teased just now, but Lin Chang'an's smile gradually became somewhat eerie, making him uneasy.

"Me? Elder Lu said that as long as I break through to the late Qi Condensation stage, he will grant me the antidote."

Hearing this, Li Han was dumbfounded. So, it was just him?

Seeing the dumbfounded Li Han, Lin Chang'an burst into laughter, tucking the two-hundred-year-old Spirit Cleansing Grass into his storage bag.

When Li Han saw this, he looked at Lin Chang'an with eager eyes. Lin Chang'an smiled and nodded, saying, "Cultivate diligently. Your strength is your only guarantee, no matter when."

As he spoke, his expression grew serious. He stepped forward, patted Li Han's shoulder, and lowered his voice, using the sound transmission spell to say gravely, "To get your hands on a two-hundred-year-old Spirit Cleansing Grass is no small feat!"

Li Han's pupils contracted at his words. Before he could say anything, Lin Chang'an smiled and comforted him, "I'm just kidding. I'll give you a portion of the Spirit Cleansing Powder once it's refined."

Looking at Lin Chang'an's hearty smile, Li Han felt even more stifled. All the words he had wanted to say were now useless, as the other man simply didn't press him further.

"Brother Lin, I found this spirit herb when Old Man Li was being buried..."

Li Han let out a wry, helpless smile and explained the situation with the spirit herb. He truly wasn't lying. Back then, Lin Chang'an had thrown him three spirit stones to handle the funeral arrangements, and Qi Feng had handed it over to him. Who would have thought that Old Man Li had already picked out a prime burial spot for himself and his daughter? He had discovered this when burying him.

Seeing Lin Chang'an's smile, Li Han was certain it was deliberate! The worst-case scenario he had considered before coming here was that Lin Chang'an would pocket the spirit herb. As for being dragged out and reported? That would be more trouble than it was worth.

After all, Lin Chang'an was practically part of the sect. If he were to report him, not only was it questionable whether it would be worth it for someone of his minor status, but many of them wanted to leave this place but lacked the opportunity.

If Lin Chang'an did that, he'd be caught between a rock and a hard place. Therefore, the worst possible outcome was that the leverage would fall into the other man's hands.

Thank you to all fellow Daoists for your support.