Gu Fang listened to Ling Wu beside him, then swept his soul power toward the Poison Puppet. Upon focusing his senses slightly, Gu Fang immediately detected a trace of Nihility Devouring Flame's aura.
It was nestled right atop the Poison Puppet's "Poison Core."
Though it was only a trace, it had indeed given the Poison Puppet some of Nihility Devouring Flame's characteristics.
"Normally, since Nihility Devouring Flame carries your aura, it shouldn't be able to take effect even when placed within a puppet. But there happened to be one fortunate coincidence.
This Poison Puppet bears your Soul Mark and is completely under your control.
It was precisely because of this...
That, through a stroke of chance, the Poison Puppet managed to preserve this bit of flame and gain such properties.
Perhaps such a coincidence will never happen again. This Poison Puppet may be the only one of its kind in all heaven and earth. A similar monster will never appear again!"
"So that's how it is!"
Gu Fang spoke softly, his gaze toward the Poison Puppet gaining several traces of fondness.
Just as Gu Fang was feeling delighted, several auras suddenly entered the range of his soul perception. More precisely...
They had entered the formation he had set up earlier to gather toxins!
"Someone's here!" Ling Wu, standing beside him, also gave a warning the moment Gu Fang sensed them.
"Mm, I know. I'll go take a look first!"
After saying that, Gu Fang concealed his figure and darted in that direction.
"Everyone, be careful. Watch your surroundings, and be sure not to step on the medicinal herbs beneath your feet!" A clear, graceful voice rang out, and the mercenaries at the perimeter answered in unison.
Then, with remarkable synchronicity, they all glanced at the woman in the white