194: I'm fine

A Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm!

This is indeed quite a rare item.

Zhou Yan and the others’ expressions changed upon hearing Song Yan’s words.

“This Aotian Pill Pavilion is simply playing dirty!”

“They said it was a flame-refining competition, but they brought a Southern Region Poison King to refine poison!”

“Who would regularly deal with this stuff? If you get infected by that corpse poison, you’re dead for sure!”

Even Cheng Yurou’s eyes were filled with worry.

Zhou Miaoqing was even more anxious, quickly getting up and saying to her father, Zhou Yan,

“Father, quickly tell Big Brother Jiang to come down. We won’t compete with them on this. They are clearly cheating!”

Zhou Miaoqing said.

Zhou Yan’s expression shifted; she was right.

It was just a competition; it wasn’t worth risking one’s life for such a thing.

There was indeed no need.

Moreover, the other party had clearly prepared a killing move here.

Losing the competition would be a small matter; losing one’s life would be completely unnecessary.

So Zhou Yan also agreed wholeheartedly.

That Aotian Pill Pavilion clearly came prepared. For us to jump into their trap so willingly, wouldn’t that be incredibly foolish?

“No need, I trust Xiao Chen.”

“He never does anything he isn’t confident about.”

“As long as Xiao Chen promises something, he will definitely achieve it.”

Cheng Yurou’s gaze was firm.

Furthermore, she firmly believed that the so-called Southern Region Poison King was no match for Xiao Chen.

With Xiao Chen’s strength, he would surely be able to easily defeat the Southern Region Poison King.

The Purple-Robed Alchemist’s lips curved upwards.

He was quite satisfied with the reactions of the people below the stage.

On one hand, having the Southern Region Poison King here could block all challengers.

On the other hand, it was also to show these people the strength and connections of his Aotian Pill Pavilion.

“Hehe, everyone, there’s no need to panic. Oh, and by the way, I’d like to inform you all that Great Master Yan Xiaoguang will also be joining the Aotian Pill Pavilion in the future.”

Everyone was surprised when they heard this news.

Since Yan Xiaoguang was a Great Master of refining poisons, he was naturally also a Great Master in detoxification.

When one walks the Jianghu, when is there a time when one doesn't encounter poison?

Thus, if one were to be poisoned in the future, wouldn't that mean an extra chance at survival?

With a poison Great Master like Yan Xiaoguang presiding, the Aotian Pill Pavilion’s position would clearly be unshakeable.

Zhou Yan could only sigh inwardly.

That Aotian Pill Pavilion was indeed quite formidable.

Its methods were heaven-defying.

Backed by the Fenglan Sword Sect, it was able to invite even such a master.

In contrast, the Spirit Pill Pavilion actually had very few truly presentable individuals.

However, this was also a common tactic of the Fenglan Sword Sect.

Although the other party would be stationed here, it wouldn't be for too long.

Perhaps he would just make a quick profit and leave.

The Purple-Robed Alchemist looked at Jiang Chen with great satisfaction.

“Lord Jiang, the competition has risks. If you want to withdraw now, it’s still not too late.”

“No need, let’s just start.”

Jiang Chen said indifferently.

The Purple-Robed Alchemist looked at Jiang Chen, smiling without warmth.

At the same time, he thought to himself,

Keep being arrogant.

Let’s see how long you can be arrogant!

I’ll kill you in a moment!

“Great Master Yan? Shall we begin?”

The Purple-Robed Alchemist looked at Yan Xiaoguang and asked respectfully.

Yan Xiaoguang nodded faintly.

Indicating that it could start at any time.

As for Jiang Chen,

He never took him seriously.

Who was this rotten fish and shrimp, Jiang Chen, who suddenly appeared before him?

To be able to stand on the arena with him today for a competition was already the glory of Jiang Chen's entire life.

If it weren't for the intervention of the Aotian Pill Pavilion, Jiang Chen would never have had the chance to stand before him in this lifetime.

Therefore, he only wanted to quickly deal with Jiang Chen in front of him so he could go back and rest.

“Alright, since both parties are ready, let the competition begin.”

Saying that, the Purple-Robed Alchemist immediately placed the Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm into both of their Medicine Cauldrons.

With the sound of a gong, the competition officially began.

Yan Xiaoguang saw this and smiled faintly.

“Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm?”

“This kind of poison, this old man personally tasted twenty years ago.”

“Over the years, the poisons this old man deals with daily are dozens, even hundreds of times more potent than this Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm.”

“A mere Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm, this old man only needs to slightly…”

Yan Xiaoguang had not finished speaking.

Then he heard Jiang Chen opposite him say,

“Done.”

Done?

What was done?

My words aren't even finished, and you're done?

Even the Purple-Robed Alchemist had not expected such a situation to occur.

What was done on Jiang Chen’s part?

Yan Xiaoguang hadn’t even started his fire.

Both of their gazes turned to Jiang Chen’s hand.

They saw a small white beetle, as if it had shed its shell, appearing in Jiang Chen’s hand.

It was the stone worm from inside the Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm.

This stone worm was actually a medicinal ingredient, not a Spirit Beast or anything of that sort.

It was merely similar in appearance, which is why it was called a stone worm.

“H-how is that possible…”

“Did you all see that just now?”

“It seems that a ball of fire erupted from the Medicine Cauldron in front of Jiang Chen, and then he directly took out the stone worm.”

“That’s impossible. If that method worked, then these stone worms would be everywhere.”

“At such a fast speed, the corpse poison covering the surface of the stone worm must have all rushed into Jiang Chen’s body. Jiang Chen is dead for sure!”

“This Jiang Chen really values money over life. Does he have a terminal illness and wants to leave a fortune for his wife before he dies? But then again, one life for a hundred thousand Spirit Stones seems pretty good.”

“That’s true, don’t mind whether he’s dead or not, just tell me if it was fast.”

The crowd below discussed.

The Southern Region Poison King also widened his eyes.

“You... impossible, if you take it out so quickly, the corpse poison will instantly spread throughout your body. You should have already turned into a puddle of blood by now.”

Yan Xiaoguang said in a deep voice.

“Oh, this poison… its toxicity isn’t very strong.”

Jiang Chen said indifferently.

The Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm did indeed possess potent venom, but the potent venom within it had already been refined by Jiang Chen.

He had the Body Forging Azure Flame for protection, coupled with his powerful Physical Body.

A mere Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm naturally had no effect.

Even if this poison were truly formidable, with the Great Wilderness Emperor Yang Art, what couldn't he refine?

“I don’t believe it. You must have known the contents beforehand, so you prepared a stone worm in advance. I want to inspect your Medicine Cauldron.”

After Yan Xiaoguang finished speaking, he immediately stepped forward without hesitation, directly approaching Jiang Chen’s Medicine Cauldron.

He reached out, intending to pull out the intact Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm to expose Jiang Chen’s trick.

However, the moment Yan Xiaoguang’s hand reached in, his body suddenly stiffened.

By the time he pulled his hand out, his entire palm had already turned black, and Yan Xiaoguang even began to foam at the mouth.

The Purple-Robed Alchemist beside him, seeing this, immediately looked extremely anxious. He had wanted to stop him just now, but realized it was too late.

At this moment, seeing Yan Xiaoguang poisoned, he could only secretly stamp his foot.

“Oh no, this is bad!”

“I forgot to tell Yan Xiaoguang.”

“The Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm I gave Jiang Chen was a ten-thousand-year-old specimen, its toxicity over a thousand times that of an ordinary Corpse-Embracing Stone Worm!”