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When Cui Xian and the other three arrived through Hearthstone, Gu Xi had already reached the summit of Poison Peach Mountain.
At the Death City Pillar on Poison Peach Mountain, Gu Xi saw a golden apple floating above a massive cauldron.
It was the Golden Apple Gu Xi had taken a bite from.
It seemed Grand Princess Anna had indeed sent the Golden Apple here after it had lost its primary purpose.
The Golden Apple now hung above the poison cauldron. From time to time, drops of golden liquid slid from its surface and fell into the cauldron below.
Whenever a drop fell, the poisonous liquid in the cauldron instantly turned a faint gold.
The golden liquid then transformed into poisonous smoke, eventually merging with the toxic fumes of Poison Peach Mountain and slowly strengthening the mountain's properties.
At least the Golden Apple's final bit of usefulness was not being wasted.
"My lord, they have all left the range of Poison Peach Mountain's toxic fumes and show no signs of poisoning. Poison Bone has already led his troops after them."
At that moment, Siliya appeared behind Gu Xi and reported the current situation.
"Alright, then I'll head over as well. Keep a closer eye on the construction at Poison Peach Mountain. Don't let it stray from the intended path."
After hearing Siliya's report, Gu Xi took to the air.
This time, he had come to harvest the results. When it was time for him to appear, he ought to show his face.
With the power of the Griffon Black Throne, Gu Xi easily flew out of Poison Peach Mountain.
As he passed through the poisonous smoke shrouding the mountain, Gu Xi immediately saw a red net spread across