" Withered Leaf Gu!"
As soon as Bai Zhan uttered his words, Xiao Yan's expression changed slightly. He naturally remembered that thing clearly. The Withered Leaf Gu was Ye Luotian's unique technique, which could refine the Gu into the shape of a pill. Although its effects were the same as the Ultimate Transformation Pill, the difference was that the Withered Leaf Gu would inject Gu poison into a person's body. Anyone who swallowed the Withered Leaf Gu would be controlled by Ye Luotian. If anyone disobeyed, he could make them suffer unbearable pain and death with just a thought.
Therefore, anyone who has ingested the Withered Leaf Gu is usually destined to serve Ye Luotian for life. But what was Bai Zhan's purpose in saying this?
"Hehe, it seems Brother Xiao still remembers. I suppose I don't need to elaborate on the effects of this Withered Leaf Gu. Anyone who takes it will be under Ye Luotian's control..."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people behind Xiao Yan changed immediately, and Tian Ying and the others quickly recalled the terrifying scene they had witnessed.
With just a thought, one can kill someone; such methods are truly terrifying!
"However, there is one exception among them, and that is you, Brother Xiao. You also ingested the Withered Leaf Gu back then, but not only were you not controlled by Ye Luotian, you also successfully advanced your cultivation by taking advantage of the Withered Leaf Gu's effects. I'm sure you haven't forgotten this, Brother Xiao."
As soon as Bai Zhan finished speaking, the Tian Ying and the others behind Xiao Yan quickly recalled that, indeed, although the Withered Leaf Gu was terrifying, it was ineffective against Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames, causing Ye Luotian to have the opposite effect and personally enhance Xiao Yan's cultivation.
Tian Ying and the others recounted the incident, Xiao Yi Xian and the others couldn't help but chuckle. However, Xiao Yan kept his gaze fixed on Bai Zhan.
"Brother Bai Zhan, please speak frankly."
Upon hearing this, the latter raised an eyebrow, then smiled and said:
"Since that's the case, then I won't say any more. The main purpose of my visit is to tell Brother Xiao that although Qinhuang Lost Valley has been expanding its power over the years, the truly difficult person to deal with among them is not Qin Shuo, but Ye Luotian."
"Over the years, he has secretly controlled powerful individuals through the Withered Leaf Gu. Most of those he gave pills to under the guise of saving lives have fallen under his control. As for the other group, those who disobeyed his orders and were killed by him are countless. Among them are more than thirty Dou Di level experts, including even a Origin Transformation Realm expert!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan and the others' expressions changed drastically. The boulder that had been relatively calm in their hearts suddenly sank slightly, causing their breathing to become heavy.
All they know now is the strength and foundation of Qinhuang Lost Valley, and as for Ye Luotian, apart from Xiao Yan's wild guesses, there is no other information. But Bai Zhan's words at this moment can be regarded as another heavy blow to Xiao Yan and the others.
More than thirty Dou Di experts, one Origin Transformation Realm expert, plus Ye Luotian and Qin Shuo, as well as the other two Origin Transformation Realm experts in Qinhuang Lost Valley, and the more than fifty Dou Di experts they currently possess, which means that Qinhuang Lost Valley already has five Origin Transformation Realm experts and eighty Dou Di experts!
This lineup is simply terrifying!
However, what worries Xiao Yan the most right now is still the people from the Ghost Hall...
There is no doubt that the Ghost Hall will be involved in this battle. Once the Ghost Hall sends Origin Transformation Realm expert to reinforce Qinhuang Lost Valley, the chances of Xiao Gate winning will inevitably drop significantly. Unexpectedly, the situation between Xiao Gate and Qinhuang Lost Valley has become so perilous without anyone realizing it. If they are not careful, Xiao Yan and Xiao Gate will suffer an irrecoverable fate!
Fortunately, if Xiao Yan had been completely unaware of all this, the outcome might have been unpredictable. However, Bai Zhan's appearance now seems to have unknowingly disrupted Qinhuang Lost Valley, or rather, Ye Luotian's entire plan.
A glint flashed in Xiao Yan's dark eyes, and he immediately looked up, his gaze meeting Bai Zhan's. The two exchanged knowing smiles, while Leng Bingshuang and the others raised their eyebrows, lost in thought.
Since those people were controlled by Ye Luotian because of the Withered Leaf Gu, presumably none of them would be willing to sincerely work for Ye Luotian. In other words, if Xiao Yan could use the Heavenly Flames to remove the Withered Leaf Gu from their bodies, after these people gained their freedom, the so-called thirty-odd Dou Di experts and Origin Transformation Realm experts under Ye Luotian's command would naturally cease to exist. At that time, the Xiao Gate would naturally have a better chance of winning the battle against Qinhuang Lost Valley.
Now, all Xiao Yan needs to do is try every possible means to rescue those thirty-odd people right under Ye Luotian's nose!
"While I appreciate you telling me this, I'm still curious why you're telling me such important information?"
Pulling his thoughts back to Bai Zhan, Xiao Yan asked with a serious expression.
"Hehe, consider this my way of repaying Brother Xiao for saving my father back then."
Bai Zhan's eyes flickered slightly, and he smiled faintly.
"Is it really that simple? When two tigers fight, one will surely be injured, but if the result is that both are severely injured, Brother Bai Zhan..."
Xiao Yan's gaze was fixed on Bai Zhan, while Leng Bingshuang and Cai'er behind him simultaneously activated their internal Origin Qi. Bai Zhan naturally noticed this, his heart tightened, but he didn't make any move. After a slight pause, he smiled and said:
"Brother Xiao, you are overthinking it. After so many collaborations, do you really not trust the Bai Clan at all?"
"The lessons of the past serve as a warning to the future; I think this needs no further explanation."
This time, Xiao Yan didn't make any jokes. His words caused Bai Zhan's expression to change drastically, and his gaze involuntarily swept over Leng Bingshuang and Cai'er.
"However, I am still very grateful to Brother Bai Zhan for informing me. Regardless of your purpose, this information is of great importance to me. If there is nothing else, I think Brother Bai Zhan should leave. You might find it a little uncomfortable to stay here."
With a deep fist salute, Xiao Yan unexpectedly did not make things difficult for Bai Zhan. Instead, he deliberately gave the latter a way out. Bai Zhan responded immediately, turned around and left without lingering at all.
However, just as Bai Zhan had walked a short distance, Xiao Yan suddenly spoke up from behind.
"Brother Bai, I, Xiao Yan, am not an ungrateful person, but if anyone tries to ride roughshod over me, I will not hesitate to eliminate them. Therefore, I hope that our conversations can always be face-to-face."
As soon as the words fell, their echo reverberated. Bai Zhan, who was standing nearby and heard them, suddenly narrowed his eyes. He then accelerated rapidly, rushing towards the outside of the Xilin Mountain Range at an astonishing speed. At the same time, in the distant mountains, another figure dressed in a white robe, upon hearing the resounding voice, also had his expression change abruptly, and his eyes couldn't help but reveal a look of horror.
Judging from his appearance, this man was none other than Bai Ying, the head of the Bai Clan and Bai Zhan's father!