Huang Xiao no longer cared what she thought. If she believed it was the Power-Devouring Poison Force, he would let her believe it. After all, his Northern Darkness Absorption Method possessed its characteristics. Besides, the Power-Devouring Poison Force had not appeared in the Jianghu for a long time. They knew only some of its characteristics; only those who had experienced it firsthand could know exactly what it was like. It was therefore perfectly normal for it to be mistaken for the Power-Devouring Poison Force.
Something seems wrong. There doesn't seem to be any poison? The assassin felt somewhat puzzled. But my internal power was indeed absorbed and dissolved just now. Perhaps this brat's cultivation isn't strong enough.
The assassin was now in something of a bind. The Power-Devouring Poison Force had a fearsome reputation. Even though Huang Xiao was only first-class while she was a Peerless Expert, this cultivation method alone was enough for him to make her suffer considerably. Her cultivation might even regress.
Who would have thought this harmless-looking brat had a body steeped in a hundred poisons! the assassin sighed inwardly. This is bad!
Just then, two voices rang out. "Luring the tiger away from the mountain! To think we fell for it! Damn it!"
Hearing this, Huang Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. These two were the Peerless Experts from First Rank Hall who secretly guarded the Gathered Friends Residence. At their words, Huang Xiao thought, So that's what happened. No wonder they had not appeared right away. Clearly, the assassin was not acting alone; accomplices supporting her had drawn the two away.
The assassin sighed, knowing there was nothing more she could do. Then her figure flashed, and she vanished into the night.
After the two First Rank Hall experts landed in the courtyard,