Laughable, Laughable

The next day, Wei Qingqing led Zhou Yuan's group and Qi Hao's group to the Grand General's Mansion. However, it was impossible for all one thousand Imperial Guards to enter. In the end, only Lu Tieshan brought several of the strongest among them inside.

"Senior Sister Yao Yao, you have a way, right?" Zhou Yuan asked.

He knew nothing about detoxification. If Qi Hao succeeded, it would be impossible to win Wei Canglan over in the future. If Wei Canglan sided with King Qi's Mansion, the royal family would truly be in danger.

"Yes. We'll talk when the time comes."

Yaoyao replied blandly. She did not think much of poison administered by a mere Primordial Realm expert. She had many Origin Patterns capable of detoxifying poison.

Hearing that, Zhou Yuan regained his confidence. Senior Sister Yao Yao was reliable, after all, and he finally had a plan in mind.

"Zhou Yuan, there's no need to worry. Even if that so-called Master Ying truly is a third-grade Origin Pattern Master, he still can't possibly remove poison released by Black Poison King, a Primordial Realm expert. Besides, whether this Third-grade Origin Pattern Master is the real deal or just a fraud... heh, who knows? Perhaps only Wei Canglan and his people would believe him."

"How laughable."

Mu Chen did not believe it at all. Wei Canglan probably trusted Master Ying only because the man was old and must know a few tricks. In his desperation, he had turned to anyone for help without even thinking about what level of poison his son had been afflicted with.

"That's true." Zhou Yuan nodded thoughtfully.

Even if he really was Third Grade, he might not be able to detoxify the poison. If he messed it up, Wei Canglan, a Primordial Realm expert, might not let that master go.

Then Zhou Yuan could step in and detoxify the poison himself, earning Wei Canglan's trust while humiliating Qi Hao. The most important goal of this trip would be accomplished.

"Tuntun, if anything happens later, show them what you've got," Mu Chen said.

Tuntun let out an unconcerned cry. To it, this was nothing.

Upon entering the Grand General's Mansion, Zhou Yuan saw that Wei Canglan treated Qi Hao's group quite well. He sighed softly. Sure enough, because of what had happened years ago, Wei Canglan held considerable resentment toward the royal family.

Zhou Yuan was not angry. His father had also said that the royal family truly owed the Grand General. Whether it was to win him over or make amends, Zhou Yuan would save Wei Canglan's son.

In the rear courtyard, an eight- or nine-year-old boy lay on a bed. His face was pale, and his body was covered in foul-smelling black spots. The odor alone was enough to make Source Masters of the Meridian Opening Realm dizzy.

"Little brother, don't be afraid."

Wei Qingqing softly comforted the timid Wei Bin. Her gentle appearance greatly surprised Mu Chen and the others. She was completely different from how she had been in the military camp.

"Master, please act." Wei Qingqing looked at Master Ying, her eyes full of hope.

"Mm."

Master Ying nodded confidently, putting on an unfathomable air as he approached Wei Bin. After examining the black spots on Wei Bin's body, he said gravely, "The poison has already seeped into his marrow. If we delay any longer, he'll lose his life."

Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing's hearts tightened. They could only place their last hope in Master Ying.

"May I ask what Origin Pattern Master Ying intends to use?" Zhou Yuan asked.

Qi Hao wore a smile, but a cold gleam flickered in his eyes. His younger brother, Qi Yue, still had not gotten out of bed. It was obvious just how ruthlessly Zhou Yuan had acted.

"I possess a Third-grade Origin Pattern called the Poison Dissolving Pattern. It can dissolve all poisons under heaven. Dealing with this Miasma Demon Poison will not be a problem," Master Ying said with confidence and arrogance.

Yaoyao said nothing, but a trace of mockery flashed through her bright eyes. A Third-grade Origin Pattern, and he wanted to dissolve all poisons under heaven? What grand boasts. How laughable. He was definitely a fraud seeking undeserved fame.

Other than Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing, who were too anxious to think much about it, Mu Chen and the others were all waiting to watch a joke unfold.

"Master Ying, I leave it to you." Wei Canglan said in delight. A Third-grade Origin Pattern would surely be able to dissolve the Miasma Demon Poison in his son's body.

Master Ying nodded, then began inscribing an Origin Pattern onto Wei Bin's body. Yaoyao watched for a while and quickly realized what Origin Pattern this so-called master was drawing.

As the Origin Pattern was fully inscribed, an unusual glow radiated from it and burrowed into Wei Bin's body. At that moment, Wei Bin let out a pained groan.

Wei Canglan and his daughter were extremely worried. Wei Bin's condition broke their hearts.

"Don't worry. This is a normal reaction. It means the Origin Pattern is dissolving the Miasma Demon Poison," Master Ying said unhurriedly.

As they watched, the horrifying black spots vanished from Wei Bin's body, revealing his originally normal skin tone.

Seeing this, Wei Canglan was immediately overjoyed. He cupped his fists in gratitude and said, "Master Ying is truly the benefactor of my Wei Family."

Qi Hao's face was filled with smiles. It had worked. The rest would be simple, and Zhou Yuan's group would no longer pose a threat.

"General Wei, I think you're celebrating a little too soon," Zhou Yuan said. With Yaoyao and the others here, he was full of confidence.

"Your Highness Zhou Yuan, my son has already recovered. Can't you see that?" Wei Canglan frowned, his eyes fixed on Zhou Yuan like a lion's. He now had an even greater grievance against Zhou Yuan.

Qi Hao sneered. Did Zhou Yuan think being a prince of Great Zhou meant he could remain unharmed?

If he angered Wei Canglan, he and King Qi's Mansion would only be happier.

"A Primordial Realm expert can be fooled so easily? How laughable. It really makes one wonder whether your title as general is inflated," Mu Chen said, shaking his head in disappointment.

"What did you say?!"

Wei Canglan flew into a rage. Any Primordial Realm expert would be furious after being mocked like that. The pressure belonging to a Primordial Realm expert descended upon Mu Chen.

"Tuntun, you're up!"

Mu Chen remained calm as he patted Tuntun's body.

"Roar!"

A roar instantly shattered Wei Canglan's pressure. A vicious gleam flashed through Tuntun's eyes. Mu Chen was its meal ticket now. Though its strength could only rival that of a Primordial Realm expert at present, the bloodline pressure of an Innate Sacred Beast could still strike terror into a human's soul.

Mu Chen smiled calmly. Tuntun had done well. He would give it an extra meal afterward.

"A Source Beast comparable to the Primordial Realm?" Wei Canglan's expression changed.

He sensed a dense aura of danger from Tuntun. If he truly fought Tuntun, he would definitely be the one to die.

The smile on Qi Hao's face also vanished, and his expression darkened considerably. Since when had Great Zhou gained a Source Beast comparable to the Primordial Realm?

However, even if Tuntun possessed strength comparable to the Primordial Realm, it could not change Great Zhou's weakness.

"The Poison Dissolving Pattern? How laughable. It merely used a Poison Suppressing Pattern to suppress the Miasma Demon Poison. When it erupts again a year later, there will be no cure," Yaoyao said as she stepped forward. After observing for a moment, her spiritual perception made the Miasma Demon Poison's location perfectly clear to her.

"If you don't believe me, take a silver needle and insert it into the acupoint three inches below the lumbar spine."

As soon as she said this, Master Ying's expression changed uncontrollably. Wei Canglan noticed it as well and began to have doubts.