Chapter 524 - 290: Young Master Fang Wants to Poison Me?

Chapter 524: Chapter 290: Young Master Fang Wants to Poison Me?

The first day in the Inner Sect was a shock to the system for many people.

This was true even for Jiang Man.

As the top disciple of the Outer Sect, he logically should have been number one among his peers upon entering the Inner Sect.

He never expected to be ranked twelfth.

However, he was very curious about the Cultivation of Wei Ran, who was ranked thirteenth.

After all, they came from the same village.

’Wei Ran might have even mocked me when we were children.’

When he was young, other kids would often pinch their noses at him and say, "My parents told me not to play with idiots."

’Those kids were so cruel.’

Of course, Jiang Man wasn’t about to stoop to their level.

The villagers had been good enough to him. Not only did they send him to the Yunqian Bureau, they even paid his cultivation fees for two years.

It wasn’t until the prodigy Wei Ran appeared that his funding was cut off and transferred to Wei Ran instead.

’They had done more than enough.’

But for all his curiosity, he didn’t make any rash inquiries.

After all, the black bead would gradually reveal his Cultivation over time.

Other than that, the day’s orientation had been a little too quiet.

He’d expected to be targeted by Peak Master Bai’s people, but things had been surprisingly peaceful.

Just as they were about to leave after getting acquainted, Fang Yong approached him.

The two of them went to stand under a tree outside the courtyard.

"Young Master Fang, are you here to split the loot?" Jiang Man asked.

It had been so long that Jiang Man had assumed Fang Yong had simply pocketed the money.

’After all, I still owe him quite a bit.’

’It’d be perfectly normal if he did.’

’But he should at least return my IOU.’

"After I reported you, I got pulled into a maelstrom," Fang Yong said, only briefly mentioning the report before continuing. "That maelstrom served as a kind of pledge of allegiance, and it landed me a huge job."

Jiang Man was surprised. "A huge job? How huge?"

"Incredibly huge. And the price is steep. I’ve already accepted it—or rather, I wasn’t in any position to refuse," Fang Yong answered.

He then held up one finger and said, "This much."

"A hundred thousand?" Jiang Man ventured.

Fang Yong looked at Jiang Man and said flatly, "Add another zero."

Hiss...

Jiang Man drew a sharp breath. "Are they paying for your life or mine?"

’A job worth a million.’

’And it was given to someone like Fang Yong, who’s only at the Early Stage of Golden Core.’

’This is definitely a death sentence.’

Fang Yong fell silent for a moment before saying, "He might be trying to buy both of our lives."

Jiang Man didn’t seem too concerned. Instead, he asked, "Tell me about it."

Fang Yong hesitated briefly. "He gave me a poison, a slow-acting one, and told me to find a way to make you take it. This poison will flare up after six months, again after a year, and a third time after a year and a half.

"The third time it flares up, it will completely shatter one of your major Realms.

"And if you try to cure it after taking it, you’ll fall right into his trap, which will make your fate even more miserable."

Jiang Man was shocked. "That’s vicious. Is this the Bai Family?"

"Yes. The person who came was just a messenger, but I did some digging, and it seems to be someone working for an Inner Sect Elder," Fang Yong said after a moment’s thought. "This Elder’s surname is probably Bai, though I haven’t confirmed which one yet. What’s certain is that if you take the poison, you’ll definitely be targeted the moment it flares up."

Jiang Man sighed. ’So that’s why it’s been so quiet. They were waiting to spring this on me.’

He immediately asked, "How will he confirm whether or not I’ve taken the poison?"

"Perhaps it’s a matter of aura," Fang Yong said, taking out the black bead.

Jiang Man nodded. ’Yes, that could certainly reveal a thing or two.’

Jiang Man then asked for the poison.

’I’ll ask Old Huang about it when I get back. While I’m not afraid of the Evil God locking my Heart Spirit, a poison could genuinely incapacitate me.’

’None of the Cultivation Skills or Magic Skills I’m currently practicing seem to provide any immunity to poison.’

’But even if I can’t do anything about it, Old Huang surely can. An elder in the home is a treasure to be cherished.’

—

Bai Qiufeng merely watched as Jiang Man, Ji Meng, and their group departed.

He remained silent, not saying a word.

Bai Long, standing beside him, asked curiously, "Should we make a move?"

The rules in the Inner Sect weren’t that strict. A certain amount of fighting was permitted.

Major brawls were forbidden within the personal courtyards, but once you were outside, it was fair game.

Bai Qiufeng stared in the direction Ji Shoumo had departed and said calmly, "Let’s go. We’ll intercept them on the way and attack them directly."

"Will we succeed?" Bai Ming asked.

"Let’s give it a try. Use your full strength," Bai Qiufeng said, rising into the air with Sword Control.

The other two were surprised. ’Full strength?’

’That’s very likely to attract the attention of the Law Enforcement Hall.’

’It’s only our first day. That’s a bit risky.’

"Let me ask you, if all six of us combatants end up in the cells, who is truly in danger?" Bai Qiufeng asked.

Ji Shoumo and his two companions were here for the sole purpose of protecting Jiang Man’s group.

If they were thrown in the cells, that would mean no one was left to protect them.

The ones in danger would be Jiang Man and his friends.

"But they’ll be able to get out quickly," Bai Ming added.

"Can’t we get out quickly, too?" Bai Qiufeng said, turning his head to look at him. "And will they dare to confront us so rashly next time? How can they be sure that Jiang Man’s group will be safe while their protectors are locked up?

"Ji An’s group comes from three different powers. If they harbor malicious intent, do you think Ji Shoumo and his companions can stop them?"

This one battle would seize the initiative.

Meanwhile, Ji Shoumo’s brow furrowed, and he told Jiang Man’s group to increase their Sword Control speed.

Jiang Man glanced back and realized there was no point in accelerating.

Their pursuers had caught up.

"Remember to be careful for the next couple of days. Avoid conflict as much as possible," Ji Shoumo instructed.

BOOM!

A furious wind swept over them.

The terrifying pressure was so immense that even Jiang Man’s Spirit Sword began to tremble.

At that moment, a massive phantom materialized in mid-air.

Its hands extended with incredible speed, instantly surrounding the group before clapping together.

It was about to crush them all.

Ji Shoumo stepped forward and gripped the hilt of his sword, followed by a sharp CLANG.

A sword’s cry, carrying with it a powerful Sword Intent, erupted as the Long Sword was drawn from its sheath.

In that instant, Jiang Man felt the Sword Intent, cold and piercing to the bone, like a sudden blizzard.

BOOM!

The sword did not defend against the giant hands, but instead slashed straight toward the phantom in the sky.