96: Chapter 96 Poison King Valley

Meng Li arrived at Tie Manor and exchanged brief pleasantries. Tie Ruyun then said, "There is news from the Divine Nun of the South Sea. This is her reply, take a look."

After saying that, he handed over a letter.

Meng Li took it and read it carefully.

In the letter, the Divine Nun of the South Sea said she was already aware of Jiang Yu Feng's situation. Meanwhile, she had received word that people from the East Depot were searching for Jiang Yu Feng's whereabouts. However, the Divine Nun of the South Sea herself was tied up by a certain matter and could not get away for the time being. She hoped that Tie Ruyun and Meng Li, who were closer to Jiang Yu Feng, could lend a hand and provide her with some protection.

Once she finished her business, she would immediately come to see Jiang Yu Feng.

People from the East Depot are searching for Jiang Yu Feng's whereabouts?

Meng Li was somewhat surprised, but after a quick thought, he realized this was likely for the Liu Ren Divine Dice.

As for this matter of protection...

"Li'er, although I have a friendship with the Divine Nun of the South Sea, I have never met her Disciples. Since you have met Jiang Yu Feng before, why don't you make a trip and bring her here? I will write a letter so the Divine Nun of the South Sea can come directly to pick her up once she's finished."

Tie Ruyun suggested while stroking his beard.

"That works."

Meng Li readily agreed.

He estimated the time and figured Su Ying should be back from Demon Island soon. He had already been thinking of finding an opportunity to go to Poison King Valley to read. Now, going to pick up Jiang Yu Feng served as a good pretext to get to know the place and show his face.

With the matter settled, Tie Ruyun went to write the letter.

Meng Li returned to Meng Manor and told Jiang Yuyan, Tie Xinlan, and Xiao Xiao about the matter.

Upon learning he was commissioned to pick someone up, the three women did not follow. They only helped him pack his luggage, urged him to go and return quickly, and then...

That night, it was Three Heroes fighting Lu Bu!

The next day.

Feeling refreshed, Meng Li took his luggage and rode toward Poison King Valley.

Since it was his first time, he wasn't very familiar with the way. He had to cross-reference his map while asking for directions. By the time he reached the valley entrance, several days had passed.

Just as he was about to enter the valley, he suddenly sensed a group of people approaching and couldn't help but turn his head to look.

With this glance, he indeed saw quite a few people.

Xiao Yuer, Mu Rong Xian, E Tongtian, Su Ying, Chang Bai Cao, and the Five Great Villains.

There was also Yan Nantian, who was being carried by E Tongtian and Du Sha.

Just then, Xiao Yuer's group also spotted Meng Li at the valley entrance.

"Meng Li?!" Su Ying called out in pleasant surprise.

Xiao Yuer also waved a greeting: "Brother Meng!"

Meng Li led his horse to meet them: "Coming early is not as good as coming at the right time. I was just about to enter the valley when I ran into you all."

"We just came out of Demon Island," Xiao Yuer replied, then began introducing everyone one by one.

"Uncle Chang, Big Dad, Third Dad, Fourth Dad, Fifth Dad, this is the Brother Meng I told you about, Meng Li."

"Brother Meng, this is Ghost Doctor Chang Bai Cao, Uncle Chang."

"This is my Big Dad, known as 'Eating People Without Spitting Out the Bones', Big Mouth Li."

"This is my Second Mother, Tu Jiaojiao, whom you've met before."

"This is my Third Dad, 'Haunted by Grudgeful Ghosts' Yin Jiu You."

"This is my Fourth Dad, 'Blood Hand' Du Sha."

"This is my Fifth Dad, 'Dagger Hidden Behind a Smile' Ha Ha Er."

"The one lying down is Uncle Yan Nantian."

"I am Meng Li, greetings to everyone."

After the greetings, Chang Bai Cao cupped his fists to Meng Li and said, "Little Friend Meng, thank you for saving Ying'er. If not for you, I'm afraid we father and daughter would not have been able to meet."

Meng Li smiled and said, "It was just a chance encounter and a small effort. Senior Chang, please don't take it to heart."

"Ah, you can't put it that way..."

Chang Bai Cao was interrupted halfway by Su Ying: "Dad, we're already at the front door. Whatever you have to say, let's talk inside."

Chang Bai Cao immediately slapped his head and laughed, "Right, right, let's talk inside."

E Tongtian, however, said, "Young Master Meng, can we borrow your horse? Grandmaster Du and I have been carrying Hero Yan the whole way, and we're truly exhausted."

Meng Li smiled and said, "No problem. Just place Hero Yan on the horse's back, and then you can lead the horse."

A moment later, E Tongtian and Du Sha placed the unconscious Yan Nantian on the horse.

Meng Li handed the reins to E Tongtian.

Then, everyone continued forward.

Just as they entered the valley entrance, Chang Bai Cao's expression changed slightly, and he stopped to block everyone: "Wait, something's not right. There's something strange in the valley."

"What's strange?" Xiao Yuer asked.

As he spoke, he looked at Su Ying.

Su Ying said, "It's nothing strange. It's just that my mother arranged some exotic flowers that generate miasma: Purple Ivy, Red Perilla, Green Yellow, Black Jujube, and Blue Spirit. The miasma they produce isn't poisonous on its own, but when mixed together, it becomes highly toxic, and it only harms humans."

"This is to prevent ill-intentioned people from breaking into the valley."

Unexpectedly, Chang Bai Cao shook his head repeatedly: "No, she set this up to deal with me."

Upon hearing this, Big Mouth Li couldn't help but complain, "This is outrageous! Where in this world does a wife poison her husband?"

Chang Bai Cao heard this and wanted to explain.

Meng Li, however, smiled and said, "This shouldn't be poisoning, but rather Senior Su knowing Senior Chang would return sooner or later, so she intentionally set this up to mess with him and test him."

"And to guard against those with ill intentions as well."

"That's right," Chang Bai Cao affirmed, while giving Meng Li a 'you really understand' look. He continued, "Everything in this world has its counter. Wherever there are poisonous plants, there will surely be plants nearby that can neutralize the poison."

As he spoke, he looked around and walked toward a patch of plants resembling foxtail grass, pulling up a few stalks.

"Come, come, chew this."

"Chew it carefully, then swallow slowly, and you can neutralize this Five-Colored Miasma poison."

Everyone followed his instructions and entered the valley smoothly.

Upon arriving, Meng Li saw Jiang Yu Feng in a pink dress grooming a horse, and next to her, a person wearing a headscarf, prayer beads, and monk robes was feeding chickens.

"Yu Feng, Great Master Miao Fa."

"Great Master Miao Fa."

Su Ying and Chang Bai Cao greeted them one after another.

"Su Ying, Meng Li?!"

"Su Ying, Brother Bai Cao?!"

Jiang Yu Feng and Great Master Miao Fa exclaimed at the same time.

Afterward, both sides recognized each other and made introductions.

This Great Master Miao Fa was also a somewhat tragic figure; to be precise, he was an unlucky fellow.

He wanted to return to secular life over ten years ago and came to Chang Bai Cao and Su Rushi to grow hair.

At that time, Chang Bai Cao and Su Rushi were arguing fiercely over their beliefs. To prove themselves, they used Monk Miao Fa as a test subject, dividing his bald head into left and right halves and using their respective methods to grow hair.

As a result, the hair grew successfully, but because the methods were inconsistent, the appearance was unbearable to look at.

Afterward, Chang Bai Cao left in a huff.

Su Rushi developed her own problems, only remaining conscious for one hour each day, and was unable to provide full treatment.

Su Ying lacked sufficient ability and could do nothing about the 'bitter fruit' her parents had created.

Great Master Miao Fa, with his bizarre hairstyle, felt too ashamed to see people, so he stayed in Poison King Valley as a butler.

After recounting the past, Chang Bai Cao and Su Ying went into the house to check on Su Rushi's condition.

E Tongtian and Du Sha went to settle the unconscious Yan Nantian.

Xiao Yuer, Mu Rong Xian, Big Mouth Li, Tu Jiaojiao, Yin Jiu You, and Ha Ha Er followed them into the house.

Seeing many people and since his purpose wasn't Su Rushi, Meng Li didn't follow them in but waited at the door.

Jiang Yu Feng did the same.

"Meng Li, are you here to find me?"