Poison Killing Reappears

Poison Killing Reappears

"What a joke. Do you really think someone who slaughtered so many cultivators sent by the Ancient Emperor would die that quickly? He sent five waves of people after my head in a single day? How laughable." Without another word, Lin Yu charged forward with his sword. Yan Baiping met it barehanded, firmly clamping the blade between his palms.

"That isn't how you use a sword." As he spoke, he tried to snap the sword apart. Lin Yu's eyes turned cold. He truly had not considered this possibility. Yet at that very moment, Yan Baiping's face filled with disbelief.

"No, impossible. How could your sword have pattern inscriptions..." In the Eight Desolations, alchemists were scarce, and spirit array masters were even scarcer. Nearly all spirit array masters belonged to the Pattern Inscription Association; it was difficult to find one outside.

Yet this time, Yan Baiping had found one. Lin Yu had not expected the sword to be so durable either. With a burst of strength, he yanked the sword free from between Yan Baiping's hands. Throwing back his head, Lin Yu laughed wildly. "Hahaha! Why don't you take a look at who my master is? Is that level of strength really something you people get to judge?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible. I know all the spirit array masters in the association..." Yan Baiping stared blankly, somewhat at a loss. Who exactly was Lin Yu's master? How could he possibly be such a great power?

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you. My master forged this sword for me too. It seems to be made of Black Iron." Lin Yu truly did not know much about Spirit Artifacts; he did not even know what Black Iron was. Right now, he could only stall for as long as possible. After all, the poison had already begun spreading through Yan Baiping's body.

"Hm? So that's how it is. Then all the better. Capturing you to threaten your master would be perfect." Yan Baiping intended to capture Lin Yu alive, then use him to trade for what he wanted. But was Poison Slayer really so easy to provoke?

"That depends on whether you have the skill." The sword struck again, and the Five Poisons True Scripture spun madly. As it operated, anything related to poison within three li instantly spread outward.

This was Lin Yu's final means of defense. If even this failed, then his life truly would remain here. By now, Yan Baiping had no time to worry about his own body. His expenditure in the previous fight had been small; compared to Lin Yu, the difference was like heaven and earth.

Lin Yu sheathed his sword and remained barehanded. Yan Baiping watched with a sinister smile. "You were no match for me even with a sword. Now that you have abandoned it, your life is mine."

Lin Yu kicked off and flew straight at him. Yan Baiping instantly spotted the flaw in that kick and flung him away. He continued, "Your movements are so slow. Who are you putting on a show for? I've played with you long enough."

As he spoke, he kicked off as well and vanished. Behind Lin Yu's flying body, Yan Baiping's figure appeared again, and with one kick, he sent Lin Yu soaring into the air.

"A brat is still a brat. There's not the slightest challenge at all. I've played enough. Tell me, where is your master?" Lin Yu glanced at him and let out a long sigh, saying nothing. He merely waited quietly. Through this battle, he finally understood why his master had made him temper his body.

As he plummeted at high speed, Yan Baiping pressed down with one foot. Lin Yu flipped over, only to see shards of stone flying toward him. Then he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Standing in the distance, Poison Slayer narrowed his eyes and stared fixedly at Yan Baiping. If anything happens to my disciple, I will tear you, you beast, apart alive. Poison Slayer then shifted his gaze to Lin Yu. Only after confirming that Lin Yu's injuries were not serious did he leave in peace.

"Hm? Kid, weren't you acting pretty arrogant just now? Why aren't you arrogant now? Go on, be arrogant." At this moment, Lin Yu showed no expression. He climbed up from the ground and laughed. "Haha, good, good. That strength was just right..."

That reaction truly enraged Yan Baiping. Another heavy punch came crashing down. Lin Yu staggered several steps before finding his footing, then said hazily, "Do you feel like you have no strength left in your body now? I already sensed it. That attack just now should have used all your strength."

"But I can't feel even thirty percent of it in myself. Do you know why?" After Lin Yu's reminder, Yan Baiping hurriedly examined himself. Just as Lin Yu had said, his body truly felt weak.

Yan Baiping's eyes snapped open. "When did you poison me? Why did I not notice it at all? And it seems you weren't carrying anything like that on you." Lin Yu quickly nodded and took out a Spirit Stone to recover a little.

Then he said calmly, "You're right. I did poison you, and it was the lethal kind. As for when I did it, wasn't it when we started fighting? Who told you to be so careless?"

"All that nonsense you said to me just now was to wait for the poison to take effect?"

"Correct. Unfortunately, your reward is only one thing: death. Do you understand?" Lin Yu had never shown mercy to anyone for so long, and Yan Baiping would be no exception. It was only a pity that his body was also reaching its limit. If he did not rest soon, his end would not be much better.

"Tch, you're getting off easy. I should have cut you down with one stroke of my sword. Now it seems I still have to wait for your poison to act up." Lin Yu's words carried a trace of disdain. He could only sit cross-legged on the ground and begin recovering his strength.

Unlike him, Yan Baiping sat cross-legged, resisting the poison in his body. Only then did Lin Yu say, "I advise you not to resist the poison's spread. Otherwise, you'll die even faster."

Yan Baiping did not believe him and insisted on trying. He spat out a mouthful of black blood. Lin Yu shook his head. "I already warned you, but you refused to listen. You can't blame me now."

The poison had fused with his bloodline. If he forcibly suppressed it, it would only make the blood flow faster. Under such circumstances, it would already be fortunate if he did not die.

This time, Yan Baiping believed Lin Yu. He gave up resisting and asked, "What must I do for you to spare me? I can do anything for you."

"Hm? Weren't you boasting shamelessly just now? Why are you begging me now?" Lin Yu stood there watching him and casually said that.

PS: There were some issues with yesterday's announcement, and they have now been corrected. This book is already nearing eighty thousand words, so I'm asking for bookmarks and recommendation votes. A high rating would be fine too.

(To be continued)