[Buddha's Heart Passes on the Lamp] Wu Song Receives Spiritual Empowerment; the [Emergency Headband] Is Developed! (Continued)

Before his voice had even faded, he had already charged toward Lapis Lazuli Poison Sovereign in great strides.

Faced with the "Halahala" poison that could even corrode Vermilion Bird Divine Fire,

Zhong Kui showed no reaction at all, as if strolling through his own backyard, advancing as though no one stood in his way.

"You... what are you?!"

Rudra looked at the red-robed ugly man and instinctively sensed something was wrong.

The poisonous aura he released actually dissipated on its own when it came within three feet of the red-robed man!

That was the protective trait of [Immunity to Five Poisons] that Zhong Kui possessed innately.

"I'm your Grandpa Zhong!"

Zhong Kui bellowed, but he did not draw his sword directly.

Instead, he reached behind him and snatched the jar of strong liquor that had just been delivered from Qu Yuan.

He slapped off the mud seal.

A pungent, acrid scent carrying a strange medicinal fragrance instantly spread throughout the area.

It was none other than—Spirit Wine!

The Dragon Boat Festival custom was to drink Realgar Wine. The ancients believed that realgar could subdue snakes, scorpions, and the hundred poisonous creatures.

Enter the mountains and forests, and tigers and wolves would lie low; enter the rivers, and all poisons would retreat.

This jar of wine had been brewed on the spot by Qu Yuan using the River God Temple's spiritual brew, combined with top-grade realgar spiritual materials.

Its alcohol content was sky-high, and its medicinal potency was ferocious—truly "liquid fire."

"Fine wine! Now that's got some kick!"

Zhong Kui tipped back his head and guzzled several mouthfuls.

The strong liquor slid down his throat like a fireball he had swallowed, scorching his dark face bright red and making even his beard stand on end.

"Pffft—!"

Zhong Kui sprayed a mouthful