Suspicion

Just as the Heavenly Serpent Emperor said, everyone here has cultivated to the level of Dou Zong.

In our younger days, who didn't suffer some hidden injuries?

Let alone others, even Xiao Lin couldn't guarantee this!

Although Xiao Lin is currently in good health, he cannot guarantee that the hidden injuries from his early years will not reappear as he gets older.

After all, hidden injuries are almost impossible to detect before they manifest.

Most people's hidden injuries only become apparent as they reach a certain age.

The presence of hidden injuries can, to some extent, affect a person's ability to perform.

For example, you may be a Three-Star Battle King, but due to an internal injury, you may only be able to exert the strength of One-Star Battle King.

In addition, hidden injuries can also affect a person's lifespan.

Just like the old Dou Zong of the Dark Abyss Sect right now, the hidden injuries in his body have begun to affect his lifespan.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have reacted so excitedly after the Heavenly Serpent Emperor said that the Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid had the effect of healing hidden injuries.

Why would he want to die if he could live longer?

"That's right, these are the two major effects of the Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid. It took the Heavenly Serpent Imperial Family over a hundred years and countless resources to finally brew it."

Today, on this Founding Ceremony, I offer you a taste of this delicacy as a token of my gratitude.

Please accept this gift, and let us appreciate it together!

At this moment, the Heavenly Serpent Emperor spoke magnanimously to the assembled Dou Zong.

At the same time, the Dou Emperor attendant of the Heavenly Serpent Imperial Family also walked onto the altar and poured a cup of Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid for their Heavenly Serpent Emperor.

After doing all this, the Dou Emperor attendant of the Heavenly Serpent Imperial Family quickly retreated.

In this arena filled with Dou Zong, he has no right to stay.

As for the Dou Huang expert below the Dou Zong who came to observe the ceremony, they were naturally not qualified to enjoy the Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid either.

Therefore, they could only watch this scene with envious eyes.

"Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty the Heavenly Serpent!"

"Yes, I thought I would never be able to make any further progress in my cultivation in this lifetime."

"Can the hidden wounds in my body finally be healed?"

"As expected of His Majesty the Emperor of the Heavenly Serpent Empire, to bestow such a precious gift so readily is truly admirable!"

"That's right. If my sect had something this good, I would definitely not be willing to share it with others."

"That's why the Heavenly Serpent Empire is considered the top power in our Northwest Continent —because they have the guts!"

"Indeed, our empire is far inferior in this respect!"

At this moment, the Dou Zong from various forces were practically singing praises to the Heavenly Serpent Emperor.

You should know that the gifts they brought to the Founding Ceremony of the Heavenly Serpent Empire were not even half the value of this small cup of Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid.

Even the Tier 7 Alchemist Pill Recipe sent by the Jia Nan Academy was, in Xiao Lin's opinion, less valuable than the Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid.

Of course, all of this is predicated on the premise that the Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid truly possesses the effects described by the Heavenly Serpent Emperor.

Others might have believed the Heavenly Serpent Emperor's lies, but Xiao Lin remained skeptical.

Even after observing it for a while, and even using his Heavenly Realm Soul Power, he still couldn't see anything wrong with the small cup of Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid in front of him.

But Xiao Lin always felt that the Heavenly Serpent Emperor wouldn't be so kind.

As for what the other party's plan is, Xiao Lin has no idea for the time being.

Of course, the people from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion were just as vigilant as Xiao Lin.

The Heavenly Serpent Mansion is, after all, the strongest force in the Heavenly Serpent Empire, even surpassing the Heavenly Serpent Imperial Family.

Therefore, how could they not have noticed the unusual nature of the Heavenly Serpent Empire's Founding Ceremony?

If they didn't notice anything, then their Heavenly Serpent Mansion deserved to be subjugated by the Heavenly Serpent Imperial Family.

"Lord of the Manor, what do you think that Heavenly Serpent is up to?"

After glancing around at the excited Dou Zong, Wood Snake asked the Heavenly Snake Mansion Master, Golden Snake, with a rather unpleasant expression.

"Second Brother, isn't it obvious? That Heavenly Serpent She is trying to win people over with this!"

Before the Heavenly Snake Mansion Master, Golden Snake, could speak, Earth Snake spoke first.

In the eyes of the Earth Snake, the Heavenly Serpent Emperor sending out such a valuable item as the Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid was clearly an attempt to win over the hearts and minds of the people.

"No, I think it's not just that. Our Heavenly Serpent Emperor is very cunning. He's always thinking about subjugating my Heavenly Serpent Mansion."

Today's Founding Ceremony saw him put up such a huge amount of stuff. I don't believe he would give away something as precious as the Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid just to win people over.

After all, if the Imperial Family really wanted to take action against my Heavenly Serpent Mansion, do you think these Dou Zong would be so foolish as to stick their necks out for this?

I reckon they'll only offer verbal support to the Imperial Family at most.

Therefore, there must be some conspiracy we don't know about!

After a moment of contemplation, the Heavenly Snake Mansion Master, Golden Snake, drew his own conclusion.

Upon hearing this, the Wood Snake and the Earth Snake exchanged a glance and chose to believe.

They didn't really want to believe that the Imperial Family would be so kind.

"Lord, what should we do next?"

When the Earth Snake asked this question, it also glanced at the small cup of Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid in front of it.

The Heavenly Serpent Imperial Family treated the people of their Heavenly Serpent Mansion equally, offering them a cup of Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid. This was the fundamental reason why they suspected the Imperial Family of having a conspiracy!

You have to understand, the struggle between their Heavenly Serpent Mansion and the Imperial Family is almost out in the open now. He doesn't believe the Imperial Family would be so kind as to use Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid to increase their strength!

Putting yourself in their shoes, from another perspective, the Heavenly Serpent Mansion would never do such a thing.

Are the Imperial Family all a bunch of idiots?

That's obviously impossible.

In terms of cunning, even the Heavenly Snake Mansion Master, Golden Snake, admitted that he was no match for the Heavenly Serpent Emperor.

If that's the case, what other explanation is there besides a conspiracy?

"We'll improvise; we won't drink this Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid!"

Suppressing his longing for the small cup of Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid before him, the Heavenly Snake Mansion Master spoke decisively.

The Wood Snake and Earth Snake both nodded in agreement with the decision of the Heavenly Snake Mansion Master, Golden Snake.

"What a pity----"

A glint of light flashed in the Earth Snake's eyes as it glanced regretfully at the small cup of Crimson Flame Immortal Spirit Liquid on the table in front of it.

As for the Wood Snake, which was not talkative to begin with, it simply nodded.