Detoxification

"No need to thank me, they insisted on saving you."

Li Weiyi glanced back and found that Miedi and Dao Truth were still following him a mile away, which was a headache. If they continued to follow, the two would become suspicious sooner or later.

But if they don't leave soon, the number of enemies arriving will only increase.

Suddenly.

Chen Wenwu's Sword Intent emanated from the night, its sharpness and power palpable even from ten miles away.

"Damn it! The Coffin Mountain Two Truths are unfamiliar with Cangli and can easily fool them. But Chen Wenwu has known Cangli since childhood, and once he gets close, he might notice something amiss."

What worries Li Weiyi even more is that once Chen Wenwu arrives, the three top experts will be gathered together, and they might feel more confident to take action.

If we can't deter them, we'll be in big trouble!

Li Weiyi's mind raced. He slapped the Zouwu's neck, glared at the night, and roared, "Chen Wenwu, I've finally found you! Tonight is your death night!"

A tiger's roar and killing intent erupted simultaneously, and it rushed wildly in the direction Chen Wenwu was coming from.

Chen Wenwu had only traveled about six or seven miles when he saw a figure on the back of Zouwu on the sea that looked exactly like Cangli. The figure was holding a silver spear and was approaching with murderous intent. Chen Wenwu felt a chill run down his spine.

Ever since the Three Chen Palace and the Jiu Li Tribe completely broke ties in Immortal Burial Town, the person Chen Wenwu feared most was Cangli. He knew Cangli's strength all too well; if he faced him, he would surely die.

Moreover, Chen Wenwu killed many Five Seas Realm martial artists of the Jiu Li Tribe in Immortal Burial Town, Cangli already hated him to the bone.

"Don't think you're invincible! Tonight at Soldier Ancestor Marsh, you're not the only expert at the Inheritor-level. If you dare, then catch up with me."

After uttering these harsh words, Chen Wenwu turned and fled, using the Spirit Smoke Mist Invisibility Technique to transform his body into a wisp of smoke and disappear into the night at top speed.

Li Weiyi chased after them for a while, then immediately changed direction and asked in a low voice, "How much strength do you have left? Can you still fight?"

Jiang Ning's lips were black, and on his Pure Immortal Body skin exposed outside his armor, his bloodlines were visible, with many black lines appearing. He was already drowsy, his consciousness gradually fading, and he whispered, "In the Netherworld of the Departed, I was Night Emperor Toad Poison, and I've been suppressing it with my magical energy. But these past few days, with one battle after another, I simply haven't been able to suppress it with all my might. I'm afraid I won't make it through tonight!"

"Li Weiyi, while I still have my last breath, I can hold off the Coffin Mountain Two Truths for a moment. You must escape now! I am deeply moved by your kindness today..."

"Don't be touched, come on ahead, time is tight," Li Weiyi said.

Jiang Ning slightly perked up, a look of bewilderment appearing in her eyes.

Before she could react, Li Weiyi turned around, grabbed her belt, and pulled her into his arms, not forgetting to give a cold smile to the Coffin Mountain Two Truths a mile behind them.

Jiang Ning sat facing him, her hair disheveled from the battle, her beautiful face devoid of any spirit, like a terminally ill person, possessing a broken beauty.

"Take off your armor first... I have a way to detoxify you," Li Weiyi said.

Jiang Ning was skeptical, but she raised her arms and tapped the Metal Arm Guards on her forearms together. The metal arm guards flashed, and the soft armor covering her entire body quickly retracted into the arm guards.

Clothes soaked through with thick, black, poisonous blood were revealed.

The poison wound was on his back. Li Weiyi reached out and gently touched it; it was severely rotten.

She was able to survive entirely because of her high cultivation level, and she constantly used her magical energy to protect herself.

Li Weiyi gasped, completely losing all hope. He placed two fingers on her heart and released his magical energy to examine it. "Her heart hasn't been corroded by the poison; perhaps there's still hope!"

He fed her a Crimson Haze Exotic Medicine and then gave her a sip of Golden Spring water.

"If I really manage to save you tonight, you'll have to repay me tenfold for these medicines."

Li Weiyi instructed, "Circulate your magical energy to transport the venom into the internal Trace Meridians, flowing backwards towards the spring."

"This... once the Night Emperor Toad Poison corrupts the Trace Meridians, one's cultivation will soon be completely destroyed... Are you sure the Night Emperor Toad Poison is ineffective against Trace Meridians?"

No martial arts practitioner would dare to gamble with their cultivation level. It is for this reason that Jiang Ning has been using his magical energy to protect the Trace Meridians in his body these days.

"What other choice do you have now but to trust me?" Li Weiyi asked.

Jiang Ning acted decisively, immediately employing Breathing Technique and, as instructed, using all her Trace Meridians to transport the Night Emperor Toad Poison within her body.

Li Weiyi took out a Spring Breaking Needle, held it between two fingers, grabbed her palm, and stabbed it into the spring in her palm.

Next are the palm of the other hand, both feet, central acupoint, sternum, philtrum, philtrum, and ancestral acupoint.

Each of the nine Acupoints was pricked, leaving a blood spot.

The method taught by the Master Urn was to have him suck out the Night Emperor Toad Poison.

How could Li Weiyi not understand what that old guy was thinking?

Jiang Ning is the kind of woman who is extremely meticulous.

Getting involved with her would be a bad thing. Since we're enemies, there's no need to get too involved. That way, we can be more ruthless when we meet on the battlefield.

Li Weiyi released Seven Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors, which landed on seven Acupoints on Jiang Ning's body.

For some reason, the Seven Little Ones were extremely fond of Jiang Ning, completely unafraid of the Night Emperor Toad Poison, and helped her suck out the poison that was being transported to the spring, mouthful by mouthful.

Behind them, Mie Di said, "Cangli seems to be helping Jiang Ning detoxify."

"That would be futile! I see that Jiang Ning is deeply poisoned and cannot be saved by medicine and magic. Perhaps only the Second Palace Master of the Lingxiao Palace could save her if he comes in person," Dao Truth said.

Mie Di said, "I have a feeling something's not right. Why is Cangli returning to Giant Marsh City? Isn't he arrogant and conceited, not even afraid of the Young Venerable?"

"Do you really think he's a fool? He's just arrogant, not unwise. Taking a seriously injured Jiang Ning to clash with the Young Venerable?" After a pause, Dao Truth added, "Lord Qi has realized he's been tricked and should return soon!"

Time passed.

The Night Emperor Toad Poison in Jiang Ning's body was quickly mostly eliminated. The Crimson Haze Exotic Medicine revitalized her flesh and blood, and the Golden Spring was absorbed into her blood, circulating throughout her body.

Even the wound on his back was enveloped in golden light and celestial glow, and the pain almost disappeared.

Her skin and eyes quickly regained their luster, and she no longer looked so sickly.

"So it turns out I was on the wrong track from the start. To force out the Night Emperor Toad Poison, you don't rely on the physical body, but on the Trace Meridians. How did you know that?" Jiang Ning closed her eyes slightly, her tone gaining a newfound strength.

"Instead of thinking about these things, you should think more about how much you should pay me as compensation." Li Weiyi glanced back.

Behind them, the Coffin Mountain Two Truths suddenly advanced several times, closing the distance. They had clearly sensed something was wrong and were itching to make a move to test the waters.

Li Weiyi frowned, realizing that Jiang Ning had very little magical energy left in her body, and even after clearing the Night Emperor Toad Poison, her body was extremely weak and needed time to recuperate.

"What level of magical energy do you possess?" he asked.

"Sixth-tier... They're here. They're still prepared to risk attacking and won't let us return to Giant Marsh City. You go first. The poison in my body is now very diluted and under control. Dealing with the two of them won't be difficult."

Jiang Ning stopped clearing the toxins and soared into the air like a gust of wind, flying to a place several feet above the sea.

"Whoosh!"

She activated her soft armor once more, covering her entire body. Holding her sword, she stood proudly in the air, her wings unfurling with light and shadow, and a magnificent palace and pavilion appeared above her head. Her Battle Intent entered its full state.

With a single horizontal slash, feathers flew everywhere along with the Sword Qi, the arc of light and force spanning dozens of feet, forcing the charging Extinction and Dao Truth forces to retreat.

"The Night Emperor Toad Poison in my body has been cleared. Are you two in such a hurry to die?" Jiang Ning's face was cold and beautiful, and her aura was comparable to that of her prime.

Li Weiyi knew she was bluffing, so he raised his silver spear high. "Then let's each take one, and Mie Di will be mine. Let's have a contest to see who kills their opponent first."

Mie Di and Dao Truth turned and fled, their magical energy surging wildly as they plunged into the sea, attempting to escape from the depths.

Jiang Ning landed back on the Zouwu's back, her face devoid of joy, gazing into the night sky in one direction. "She's here! This bluff might scare Chen Wenwu away, and it might frighten the Coffin Mountain Two Truths, but it won't scare her. This is a battle I must face; it has nothing to do with you. You should leave now."

Li Weiyi saw the figure in a blue dress approaching in a small boat on the sea; it was Lord Qi, dressed in Zhuang Yue's human skin.

"In your current state, I'm afraid you're no match for her," Li Weiyi said.

Jiang Ning said, "Do you think you can escape by running away? To flee without a fight is certain death. To fight, perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope!"

When Lord Qi arrived, Mie Di and Dao Truth, who had originally disappeared into the water, immediately returned to the surface and surrounded her in a fan shape, one on the left and one on the right.

Lord Qi smiled, her voice mirroring Zhuang Yue's. "Not only is Fairy Yu's beauty unparalleled, but the way this soft armor accentuates her figure also greatly pleases me."

Jiang Ning had already seen through Zhuang Yue's deception, and thus understood that Zhuang Yue must have died at her hands. Her usually cold and ruthless eyes now revealed complex emotions, a mixture of murderous intent, hatred, and affection.

Never before had the thought of killing someone been so firm as it was now.

"I can lend you a treasure temporarily! Can I trust you?" Li Weiyi finally asked.

The word "trust" sometimes carries great weight.

Jiang Ning was slightly puzzled. "To others, I can only say I've tried my best. But to you, I can make an exception; you can have the utmost trust in me."

After thinking for a moment, she added, "I won't use it for free, I'll pay!"

Li Weiyi took out the Ghost Flag and handed it to her, somewhat expectant of how powerful the ghostly shadows within the flag would be under the influence of sixth-order Qi.