Chapter 122: This Won’t End Well
Chapter 122: Chapter 122: This Won’t End Well
"Begin!"
Jiang Yunhe’s opponent was a female cultivator. The moment the referee made the announcement, she attacked, swinging the long whip in her hand.
The whip whistled through the air.
The female cultivator had a heroic air. Though from a minor sect, her strength was not to be underestimated. She was a well-known figure in the Prodigy Tournament—a woman who was no man’s inferior.
The whip struck fast.
If its barbs made contact, they would surely tear off a few chunks of flesh.
Jiang Yunhe remained standing in place. He had no intention of dodging; instead, he was counting.
"One, two, three..."
After counting to three, Jiang Yunhe gave the female cultivator a smile, then snapped his fingers.
"Fall!"
The instant he spoke, the female cultivator felt her body go limp, unable to muster a shred of strength.
Her Spiritual Power felt as if it had been sealed away. The whip, which had been about to strike Jiang Yunhe, fell limply to the ground without kicking up a single speck of dust.
"Thank you for the match."
Jiang Yunhe cupped his hands, every bit the humble gentleman.
"Tsk, Divine Doctor Jiang is still so ruthless."
"Who doesn’t know he cultivates both medicine and poison? His skill with poison is no worse than his skill with medicine. You get poisoned without even realizing it. How are you supposed to fight that?"
Jiang Yunhe’s fame came from his arts of medicine and poison.
When he first left Divine Doctor Valley to practice medicine, he encountered many people who didn’t know what was good for them.
Those people were all eventually poisoned into submission, never daring to be presumptuous again.
This invisible poison was impossible to defend against, but the female cultivator still didn’t understand.
"But I took an Antidote Pill."
She had never been careless. On the contrary, she had made thorough preparations. Knowing her opponent was a Poison Cultivator, she had been extremely cautious and had taken an Antidote Pill well in advance.
But she was still felled by poison.
"Clear Spirit Flower, Bone Marrow Cleansing Wood, and Cold Spring Water. Your Antidote Pill is my creation."
Jiang Yunhe explained kindly.
"This Antidote Pill can indeed neutralize many poisons in the world. But as it happens, my Sealing Spirit Powder was recently upgraded. This Antidote Pill is useless against it."
The inspiration had come from Boss Lu. After his trip to the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons, he too had an epiphany.
After his mind was opened, he developed many strange and bizarre poisons. This tournament was the perfect opportunity to test them one by one.
’Free test subjects are so useful.’
Hearing this, the female cultivator’s face went numb.
As test subject number one, she was thoroughly convinced by her defeat.
Jiang Yunhe walked over to her, took out a vial, and let her sniff it, neutralizing the poison’s effects.
The female cultivator stared at Jiang Yunhe’s handsome face, unable to comprehend just how black his heart was.
After a long silence, she asked tentatively.
"This Sealing Spirit Powder of yours... is it for sale?"
She still had more matches to come. If she could get her hands on Sealing Spirit Powder...
Hehehe!
The female cultivator giggled deviously. Before Jiang Yunhe could even answer, the referee spoke up.
"Non-Poison Cultivators are forbidden from using poison in the ring."
The rules couldn’t be broken. If just anyone could use poison, what would be the point of the matches?
"Then it’s fine if I buy it and don’t use it in the ring, right?"
The female cultivator didn’t give up.
’This stuff is amazing. I happen to have a few sworn enemies. I simply must give them a big gift.’
"Yes. Let’s go down and discuss it."
’Things are made to be sold, and my research into medicine and poison is very expensive.’
’Another customer.’
Seeing the two walk off together to a corner to begin their shady transaction, a few disciples’ eyes darted about before they too sidled over.
’Sealing Spirit Powder... for robbing and murdering... ah, no, I mean, an essential item for making friends and self-defense.’
’I have to get some.’
Seeing this, Lu Wu patted her storage bag.
She recalled that Jiang Yunhe had given her a whole pile of medicines, and Sealing Spirit Powder had been among them.
’It seems pretty useful.’
’Speaking of which, if I were to make medicinal cuisine, I wonder if I could add some of Jiang Yunhe’s concoctions? The effects would probably be incredible.’
The Diners: That’s really not necessary.
The prodigies took the stage one after another. Qin Zhan’s number was far down the list. By the time he went up, it was already past Noon.
Her stomach rumbling, Lu Wu watched Qin Zhan finish off his opponent in a single move, then prepared to head out and find something to eat.
Scooping up her two little beasts, Lu Wu disappeared into the crowd alone.
Yuanhai City’s culinary signature was seafood. The seafood from different restaurants each had its own unique flavor, which Lu Wu loved.
Cultivators had strong stomachs, so Lu Wu decided to reward herself with a meal of seafood sashimi.
But just as she left the Prodigy Tournament venue, her path was blocked.
"Lu Wu, I won’t bully you. A one-on-one. We each send out one Beast Pet. If you lose, you must post a formal apology on One World Communication."
’A troublemaker has appeared.’
’According to the standard plot, I should refuse, get dragged into it, be forced to fight back, and finally crush my opponent to bring the story to a climax.’
In reality, before Lu Wu could even get a clear look at them, Huohuo, perched on her shoulder, spat a mouthful of fire at the person blocking their way.
’Phoenix Fire... even more beautiful than fireworks.’
In an instant, the person in front was burned to a crisp—left with just a breath of life, of course.
CHIRP CHIRP!
’This bird is amazing.’
’Xiao Wuwu said that when this bird goes out, it should be kind to others. This bird was very kind.’
’See? I didn’t even cook the person all the way through.’
CHIRP!
Huohuo nuzzled against Lu Wu’s cheek, fishing for praise.
"...Good job."
Lu Wu praised the bird.
Then, she turned her gaze to the charcoal pillar standing before her.
"A one-on-one is fine. I’ll put up this little bird. You can send out whatever you want. Still want to go?"
’This is my first time experiencing a ’cannon fodder looking for trouble’ plot. I have to try my best to be the protagonist for once!’ Lu Wu was quite looking forward to it.
"You..."
As Sun Ke opened his mouth, a puff of black smoke drifted out.
He looked inward at his own body and found his flesh and blood almost completely carbonized. Sun Ke stared in utter terror at the little red bird hopping about so innocently.
’What kind of beast is this? One mouthful of fire nearly killed me!’
Hearing Lu Wu’s arrogant words, Sun Ke’s last breath caught in his throat, and his eyes rolled back as he collapsed.
This startled Lu Wu, who quickly jumped to the side.
"You all saw that! I didn’t do it! He’s trying to frame me!"
Looking around, many people nodded against their better judgment.
"Right, he just lost his footing. It has nothing to do with Boss Lu."
"This guy is way too weak. A gust of wind could knock him over. He should go home and eat something nutritious."
"Tsk tsk, even disciples from major sects are pulling these scams these days. If anyone tries to falsely accuse you, Boss Lu, don’t worry. We’ll be your witnesses."
’See? The bystanders’ eyes are sharp as tacks.’
"My friend, faking it won’t get you anywhere."
"Since we’re not fighting, I’ll see you next time," Lu Wu said with regret, looking at the sprawled-out Sun Ke.
’It’s nice to be young. You can fall asleep anywhere.’
Lu Wu, holding Huohuo, walked around Sun Ke. ’So hungry. In the grand scheme of things, eating is what matters most.’
"WOOF!"
Gou Aotian barked. Though they were already leaving, he turned back, trotted over to Sun Ke, and lifted his hind leg.
PSSSSSSST!
A stream of urine soaked Sun Ke.
Gou Aotian shook his body, feeling completely refreshed, and trotted to catch up with Lu Wu.
’Master said this dog can’t relieve himself just anywhere when we’re out. This dog is very obedient. I didn’t relieve myself *just anywhere*. Only *on someone*.’
Back on the ground, Sun Ke, who had been feigning unconsciousness, smelled the strange odor on his body and promptly fainted for real from sheer rage.
In the bustling crowd, no one cared about the life or death of a charcoal pillar.
He picked a fight and got owned. Serves him right.