Chapter 104
"Tang Chengyu, how dare you drug the water!"
A shadow of darkness flashed across Tang Chengyu's eyes, and blood began to smudge beneath his white brocade robe, resembling blooming snow plum blossoms.
She actually noticed?
This "Cicada Water" is a top-grade medicinal ingredient for making "Tendon-Softening Powder." It is colorless and odorless, and after taking it, it will only induce a period of sleep without any side effects.
Ziyang has grown a lot over the years; he's even able to detect this kind of medicine.
Next time, try using the Frost Gu.
Tang Chengyu's eyes darkened as he looked at the furious Immortal Ziyang. Ignoring his injuries, he forced himself to stand up and even grinned, casually wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth.
"Ziyang, it seems you haven't let your guard down at all these years. You can still detect medicine at any time. Do you remember two hundred years ago? We went to the Mortal World together and almost got poisoned by medicine..."
Hearing his words, the tense expression of the Immortal Ziyang eased slightly.
Two hundred years ago, they went to the Mortal World realm together and almost got caught in a trap.
From then on, the two agreed to put some effort into Alchemy.
Could it be that she misunderstood?
If Tang Chengyu truly loved her, why hadn't he confessed his feelings all these years?
They are just platonic friends of the opposite sex.
Looking at Tang Chengyu's calm and handsome smiling face, Immortal Ziyang found it hard to believe the system's words.
The scales in her heart gradually tipped in favor of Tang Chengyu.
Perhaps there's more to this than meets the eye?
The system's voice rang out at the opportune moment. "[He's even starting to play the emotional card, Host. I suddenly understand why your godmother would fall for someone Cultivation sealed.]"
Li Zi nervously gripped the hem of her clothes. [If my godmother really gets infected, what will happen to her? The emotion in Tang Chengyu's eyes when he looks at my godmother doesn't seem fake.]
If she hadn't known the plot, she would have thought Tang Chengyu was a good person.
He had a classic square face, sharp eyebrows, and bright eyes, exuding an aura of righteousness.
It's rare to see such an honest and unassuming appearance in the Cultivation World.
The system says he's a yandere?
They don't even look alike.
Aren't all yanderes supposed to have snake-like faces and frail constitutions?
The Immortal Ziyang sighed helplessly and stepped forward to help her up. "I misunderstood. I thought you had drugged me. Come, let me heal your wounds."
Tang Chengyu's eyes flickered. "You have to trust me, I won't hurt you."
The Immortal Ziyang nodded. "Hmm."
The system said: [He was faking it all. He's liked Immortal Ziyang for many years. At first, it was because his Cultivation wasn't as high as Immortal Ziyang's, but later it was because the Sect Master sealed his Dantian. There's a Secret Chamber in his cave abode, filled with things Immortal Ziyang used—it's quite perverted.]
[In the original text, Tang Chengyu spread rumors that the Immortal Ziyang was having affairs with other men while married, leading to Immortal Ziyang's expulsion from the Sect. Taking advantage of this, Immortal Ziyang, imprisoned him, and tortured him to death.]
[Tang Chengyu harbors a possessive, almost obsessive, desire for the Immortal Ziyang, but he is incredibly patient, having endured for centuries, always waiting for an opportunity. This time, it was Ran Zirou's words that prompted him to make his move, and just now, Tang Chengyu decided to use the Gu poison.]
At this moment, the Immortal Ziyang was applying medicine to Tang Chengyu.
With a sudden burst of force, she pinched the newly healed wound open.
Is this some kind of witchcraft?
The smile on Immortal Ziyang's face was almost impossible to maintain.
Having known Tang Chengyu for so many years, upon reflection now, she realized that she really didn't know him very well.
Composing himself, the Immortal Ziyang casually said, "Brother Tang, I plan to go into seclusion for fifty years to try and reach a higher Cultivation."
Tang Chengyu's wound was torn open, the pain piercing to the bone, but he just stared intently at the half of the exquisitely beautiful profile of the Immortal Ziyang.
Upon hearing this, he frowned.
"Why are you going into seclusion?"
Immortal Ziyang noticed Tang Chengyu's burning gaze with just a little attention.
The lust in those eyes sent chills down her spine.
She didn't dislike Tang Chengyu; after so many years of friendship, she only regarded him as an older brother.
If Tang Chengyu were to confess his feelings to her, given enough time, she might actually be moved.
But this man never revealed any thoughts; even on her wedding day, he smiled and wished her happiness.
Who would have thought that such a man harbored so much depravity deep within his heart?
These words from the system might just be another terrifying aspect of Tang Chengyu.
Now, can't hold back anymore?
She wants to give it another jolt.
Immortal Ziyang sighed softly, "I have remained at my current Cultivation for many years, and my face is aging. To regain my youth, I need to break through again. Brother Tang, this parting may not be until fifty years later. I wonder if your sealed Dantian can be restored."
After speaking, she subtly observed Tang Chengyu's expression.
Sure enough, Tang Chengyu seemed flustered.
He frowned anxiously, then flipped his hand over, revealing a porcelain bottle in his palm. Upon opening the bottle, a plump, white Gu worm fell into his hand.
This subtle action would have been completely undetectable had it not been for the Immortal Ziyang who had taken precautions.
The heart that had been hanging in mid-air finally died.
She thought Tang Chengyu was her best friend.
Tang Chengyu reached out to pat her shoulder, Immortal Ziyang suddenly channeled her energy, forcing the Gu worm into Tang Chengyu's body.
As Tang Chengyu's face showed a look of terror, she smiled sweetly, "Brother Tang, you poisoned me just now, and now you've cast a curse on me. It seems you're hoping I die."
Unexpectedly, Tang Chengyu showed no panic at being exposed; instead, he smiled.