After a long while, Wei Zhuang finally expelled the snake venom from his body. Seeing his complexion improve, Han Fei asked worriedly, "Brother Wei Zhuang, are you all right?"
Wei Zhuang replied coldly, "It is merely snake venom. I forced the toxins out with my inner strength. After resting for a day or two, I will be fine."
"That's good."
Wei Zhuang picked up the tea beside him, took a small sip, then set it down. "Your next task is to find the Gu Mother in Bai Yifei's hands. If you cannot rescue the Crown Prince within ten days, your royal father will not forgive you so easily."
Han Fei appeared unconcerned. "It is only the first day. There are still nine days left. With a little effort, it should still be possible."
Meanwhile, Yan Lingji had also returned to Purple Orchid Pavilion. When she saw Zi Nu in Zhao Zilong's arms, jealousy immediately rose in her heart. Somewhat sourly, she said, "Master, I'm back."
Zhao Zilong's face was already slightly flushed, clearly having drunk a little too much. Seeing Yan Lingji arrive, he smiled. "You're back! What did Tian Ze say?"
Yan Lingji knelt beside Zhao Zilong and proactively poured him some wine. "Lord Tian Ze currently has no need of Master's help."
Zhao Zilong frowned slightly and asked, "Didn't you say he was being controlled by Gu poison? What, does he not want to break free of its control?"
"Lord Tian Ze naturally wishes to break free of the Gu poison's control. However, just now, people from Flowing Sand appeared." At this point, Yan Lingji looked toward Zi Nu and said seductively, "Wei Zhuang has already brought Princess Hong Lian back, and Flowing Sand has also expressed willingness to cooperate with Lord Tian Ze, helping him find the