Poison Back!

Dugu Feng felt the Pill Bead throb once more.

The poison in Ge Ying was of the same quality as the poison in Xue Ye.

It was just that Xue Ye's poison was chronic, gradually eating away at his life, making his bodily functions drain away faster until he slowly died.

If the poisoning had not been discovered, then when Xue Ye died years later, it would have been taken as a natural death.

But the poison in Ge Ying was far more violent.

It triggered a Poison Attack directly.

On this journey, the only ones who possessed Poison Techniques were the Dugu Family. No wonder the Ge Family's Soul Masters were wary of them.

Was the other party's goal to frame the Dugu Family, then isolate the entire Dugu Family?

Just as Dugu Feng was thinking, Dugu Shuo's hair all turned deep purple, and brilliant multicolored light flowed all over his body, dazzlingly vivid.

The multicolored light circulated once, then enveloped Ge Ying.

Shrouded in the multicolored light, in Dugu Feng and Ge Long's eyes, Ge Ying's skin and Meridians became visible down to the finest detail.

The multicolored energy carefully merged into Ge Ying's body.

This scene lasted for a full quarter of an hour.

Suddenly, the multicolored energy snapped back.

Most of the blue-black color on Ge Ying's body had vanished, and the golden light representing Ge Ying's own Soul Power bloomed brightly again.

Beside him, Ge Long immediately let out a breath of relief, his face full of gratitude. "Many thanks, Dugu Clan Leader!"

"The toxins are very complex. They're a mix of multiple poisons. Right now, I don't have the energy to eradicate them completely.

"And they can be triggered at any moment by the Poisoner's Soul Power, transforming into different toxins and causing a Poison Attack!"

Dugu Shuo spoke coldly.

Ge Long's expression shifted, his face filled with anger. "Who would dare be so brazen as to poison Ying Er!"

"Dugu Clan Leader, shouldn't you give us an explanation? In this convoy, the only ones capable of poisoning someone without a sound are the people of the Dugu Family!"

A deep shout came from outside the carriage. Dugu Feng recognized it at once—it was Tuo Ba Xi's voice.

Dugu Shuo and Dugu Feng exchanged a glance, both knowing the other side had made its move.

"Tuo Ba Xi, our journey has been peaceful the whole way, yet the moment your Holy Dragon Sect joined the convoy, Ge Ying was poisoned. Shouldn't you be the one giving an explanation?"

Old Snake retorted darkly from outside the carriage.

Outside the carriage, the Ge Family Soul Masters, who had originally become even more hostile toward Old Snake and the others because of Tuo Ba Xi's words, now grew at a loss after hearing Old Snake's words.

"Hmph. The Holy Dragon Sect has a total of eleven Soul Masters participating in this decision, all of them well-known by name, and not a single one is skilled in poison. Brother Ge may examine them as he pleases."

Tuo Ba Xi spoke proudly.

As he spoke, he swept his gaze around, as if he feared no one.

By now, the people from the Elephant Armor Sect had all gathered over.

"Tuo Ba Xi, don't even dream of instigating discord among us on Heaven Dou's side. Dugu Clan Leader has no reason whatsoever to act against Ge Ying.

"Of course, if Clan Leader Ge has suspicions, the Elephant Armor Sect's carriages may also be searched by Brother Ge as he wishes. We absolutely cannot allow the culprit to go unpunished!"

Hu Yan Zhen looked utterly righteous, his words completely siding with the Dugu Family.

After he finished, he looked toward Thunder Academy's carriage, drawing everyone's gaze over.

The person leading Thunder Academy had just gotten out of the carriage and was walking over slowly.

Dugu Feng and the others were somewhat surprised.

The man in the lead wore a blue skintight outfit, his long blue hair drifting behind him. With his powerful build, he walked with a fierce, imposing air.

There was a smile at the corner of his mouth, as if he did not take the matter before him to heart.

This was Yu Luo Mian, the second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, father of Liu Erlong of the Golden Triangle, and Yu Xiaogang's uncle.

What he represented was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Under normal circumstances, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan only silently supported Thunder Academy and did not show themselves.

Yu Luo Mian's sudden arrival this time was very unexpected.

"If Clan Leader Ge has any doubts, Thunder Academy's carriages may also be opened for inspection!"

Yu Luo Mian's tone was calm and confident. As for Tuo Ba Xi targeting the Dugu Family, he offered no opinion.

With a creak, the carriage door opened.

Ge Long, Dugu Shuo, and Dugu Feng all stepped down.

"I believe this was not the Dugu Family's doing. If someone wishes to use this to sow discord between our two sides, they will surely face our retaliation!" Ge Long said coldly.

His gaze swept over Tuo Ba Xi, deeply impolite.

Who was the culprit?

It did not matter.

What mattered was that only Dugu Shuo could save his son's life. Even if the one who had administered the poison really was Dugu Shuo, Ge Long would accept it—and could only settle the score slowly later.

Besides, he thought the possibility that Dugu Shuo had poisoned him was extremely small. There was simply no need for him to do such a thing.

Seeing this, Tuo Ba Xi said, "Clan Leader Ge puts the greater good first and is unwilling to pursue the matter, but I still wish to remind everyone here to take precautions. Some families only know how to act from the shadows!"

"Tuo Ba Xi, honest men don't speak in riddles. If you suspect my Dugu Family, then produce evidence. Otherwise, you had best be careful about your family's safety!"

Old Snake's eyes were like a Serpent's Tongue, fixed on the eleven Soul Masters of the Tuoba Family, sweeping over them one by one.

Old Snake was only a Soul Sage, but the chill he unleashed at that moment made even Tuo Ba Xi frown.

The Soul Masters behind him involuntarily pictured a cruel, ice-cold Snake Kiss in their minds.

One kiss, and death.

"The innocent have nothing to fear!" Dugu Shuo smiled calmly.

Without even looking back, he returned to the carriage.

Dugu Feng, Little Snake, and the others naturally followed as well.

Inside the carriage, the door was shut at once, and everyone looked at Clan Leader Dugu Shuo.

"I've already identified the poison in Ge Ying. It can be cured at any time. It was made from a mixture of three toxins.

"Today, Tuo Ba Xi of the Holy Dragon Sect arrived and, with his unique aura, triggered the toxins, causing the Poison Attack.

"Since the person who poisoned him in secret wants to compare Poison Techniques with my Dugu Family, what do you say we should do?"

Dugu Shuo actually laughed.

"Poison Back!"

Old Snake said viciously.

"Poison Back!" the other five Soul Masters roared as well.

To think they wanted to use poison to frame the Dugu Family. They were far too naive.

"The appearance of the Holy Dragon Sect already confirms that the one acting behind the scenes is Spirit Hall. If even you couldn't find the person secretly administering the poison, I suspect there must be a Titled Douluo concealing his tracks.

"If my guess is correct, someone else in the convoy will be poisoned shortly.

"Then the Holy Dragon Sect will use that as a reason to treat us as enemies, and at the critical moment, the Elephant Armor Sect will suddenly make a move!"

The other side thought the Dugu Family did not know that the Elephant Armor Sect and the Holy Dragon Sect were in collusion.

But in truth, Tuoba Lan and Hu Yanlie had died at Old Snake's hands, and they knew perfectly well that the Elephant Armor Sect had secretly thrown in with Spirit Hall and was colluding with the Holy Dragon Sect.

Since it was Spirit Hall, it would be no surprise if a Titled Douluo appeared!

Old Snake and the others' faces turned grave. If a Titled Douluo really made a move, what could they use to resist?

"Heh. Since the other side wants to rely on the Elephant Armor Sect's sudden betrayal to make their move, that means they still haven't reached the point of using a Titled Douluo to crush people openly and without restraint. That is our chance.

"Dad, hit them straight with Poison on Poison. Since they aren't afraid of my Dugu Family's soul skills, let's see whether this Soul Master in the shadows can cure the poison!"

Dugu Feng understood very clearly that the current Spirit Hall, with Bibi Dong having been in power for seven years, still had no intention of launching an all-out war.

Their goal was merely to draw in other forces and secretly eliminate a few stumbling blocks.

They had not yet reached the point of directly wiping out sects and clans.

Moreover, he kept feeling that his father still had arrangements he did not know about.

Starting today, the two chapters will be posted together in the morning.