Chapter 2566: I’m Just That Stubborn!

Black qi rose from Ye Yuan’s body.

The terrifying poison gas was shocking to behold.

Tang Yu said with a grim expression, “A poison that can render a mid-level Great Pole Heaven expert powerless—one can imagine the harm it does to those at the Small Pole Heaven level! Big Brother, what is he trying to do!”

Seeing Ye Yuan’s horrifying appearance, the people in the National Preceptor’s mansion were terrified.

They thought Ye Yuan was doomed.

But soon, the black mist around Ye Yuan gradually thinned.

The black qi on Ye Yuan’s body also slowly faded.

In the end, Ye Yuan returned to his original state.

Everyone stood dumbfounded, shocked into silence.

A lethal poison that could kill a mid-level Great Pole Heaven expert—and the National Preceptor was unharmed?

"This... it's actually fine?" Lin Lan said, looking dazed.

Tang Yu, seeing this, was overjoyed.

But upon hearing Lin Lan's words, he frowned and said, "What, do you wish something had happened to Big Brother so you could reclaim the position of National Preceptor?"

Lin Lan shook his head and said, "You don't know the danger involved! This poison is extremely insidious; martial artists in the early stages simply cannot detect it. But once it erupts, if I'm not mistaken, it could kill even a Wuji Heavenly Rank powerhouse! For a minor Wuji Heavenly Rank, let alone testing the poison on oneself, even touching it means almost certain death! Master's methods are truly heaven-defying!"

Tang Yu, upon hearing this, also opened his mouth wide, his face full of shock.

This Big Brother's methods were truly beyond belief!

A Wuji Heavenly Rank, for the Eastern Lin Kingdom, was an absolutely supreme-level powerhouse.

If a Wuji Heavenly Rank powerhouse came, destroying a country would be commonplace!

This poison could kill such a powerhouse, yet it couldn't harm Ye Yuan, showing how terrifying his methods were!

Qiao Kaiyuan said, his face full of shock, "Is the National Preceptor really an ascender? I've lived this long and have never seen such a heaven-defying ascender!"

Lin Lan smiled bitterly and said, "If Master weren't an ascender, detoxifying this poison would be as easy as eating or drinking! If I'm not mistaken, Master testing the poison on himself is probably as routine as a daily meal! He is not only a master of alchemy but also a grandmaster of toxicology!"

Amid the shocked gazes of the crowd, Ye Yuan slowly stood up, his figure somewhat unsteady.

The poison was indeed formidable; even though he had expelled all the toxins from his body, he himself was somewhat overwhelmed.

However, Cheng Chongshan's breath was growing weaker and weaker—there was no time to delay!

Ye Yuan joined his fingers as if they were a sword, and streaks of sword qi struck into Cheng Chongshan's body.

Using the sword in place of a needle!

The sword qi and the poison gas waged a brutal and fierce battle within Cheng Chongshan's body.

The poison gas was too potent, Ye Yuan's sword qi too weak—it dissolved upon contact!

But Ye Yuan had already tested the poison on himself, gaining an intuitive understanding of its trajectory and potency.

Only then did he dare to apply the needles!

With a targeted approach, no matter how strong the poison, it was no match!

Bit by bit, the poison gas was forced out of the body.

Suddenly, Cheng Chongshan's finger twitched slightly.

"Circulate your divine essence, and rush along the direction of my sword qi!" Ye Yuan shouted coldly.

Cheng Chongshan's whole body trembled as he felt surging waves of sword qi rampaging freely within him.

And the toxins in his body had actually been reduced by a large margin!

Cheng Chongshan dared not be negligent and quickly began to circulate his divine essence.

The two mighty forces converged, and the toxins immediately collapsed and fled like water bursting through a dike.

Three hours later, Ye Yuan collapsed to the ground in exhaustion.

But Cheng Chongshan, on the other hand, was revitalized.

The poison on his body was mostly cured!

The entire Imperial Tutor's mansion buzzed with talk about it.

"The Imperial Tutor is truly a master physician! He actually cured such a rare poison!"

"Didn't you hear what the old National Teacher said? That poison can kill even a Wuji Heaven rank expert, yet our National Teacher, who is only a minor Heaven rank, dared to test it on himself. That's absolutely incredible!"

"Tsk, tsk, working in the National Teacher's residence is such an honor! With the National Teacher around, it's hard to die even if you want to!"

...

Everyone was amazed by Ye Yuan's skill.

Barring any surprises, today's events would soon spread throughout the entire imperial city!

The prestige of the National Teacher's residence would reach its zenith!

"Lin Lan, dispose of the poison carefully!" Ye Yuan said weakly.

Cheng Chongshan looked at Ye Yuan, his expression somewhat awkward.

The poison had come too suddenly and too violently; he hadn't even had time to resist before he collapsed entirely.

He thought he was done for, but unexpectedly, he was saved!

This ascender's methods were simply beyond belief!

Cheng Chongshan knew well how potent the poison was; even the elders of his sect might not be able to neutralize it.

Yet this insignificant ascender had done it!

Thinking of how he had put on airs in front of Ye Yuan, confidently claiming that Ye Yuan was bluffing, he wished he could find a hole to crawl into.

But deep down, Cheng Chongshan was very displeased!

Being slapped in the face like this by an ascender, he felt his dignity was challenged!

The gazes around him seemed so piercing.

A mere ant should have just treated him properly.

Now, he had nearly died.

People are sometimes so strange—you help them, yet they think you didn't do well enough.

You help him, and you have to beg him.

But Cheng Chongshan was no fool; he wouldn't turn hostile at this moment.

Wu Shuang and his junior brother still depended on Ye Yuan for treatment.

When under someone's roof, one has to bow one's head!

Traveling from Donglin Kingdom to Yuzhen Heavenly Sect would take several years.

Distant water cannot quench immediate thirst; by the time they returned to the sect, Wu Shuang would be long dead.

"Brother Ye, I was too rash this time! I will remember the life-saving grace and will surely repay it!" Cheng Chongshan said with a cupped fist salute.

Ye Yuan waved his hand and said indifferently, "If you want to thank someone, thank His Majesty. Given your previous attitude, I would never have saved you! It was he who earnestly begged me to save you!"

Cheng Chongshan, looking embarrassed, forced a smile and said, "Regardless, it's a fact that Brother Ye saved me. I'll remember this debt! As for the Donglin royal family, I will repay them handsomely!"

Hmph!

This arrogant bastard is as stubborn and hard as a stone in a latrine!

If it weren't for my junior sister, do you think I would be so humble before you?

Once my junior sister is well, I will tear you into a thousand pieces!

Otherwise, the hatred in my heart will not be appeased!

Do you think that mastering space laws makes you invincible?

How naive!

Ye Yuan waved his hand and said, "You may leave. My divine essence is depleted, and I need to go into seclusion."

Cheng Chongshan quickly said, "Brother Ye, my junior sister is still poisoned..."

Ye Yuan said indifferently, "I am just that stubborn. If you speak to me nicely, everything can be discussed. But I gave you a chance! If you want me to save them, fine, show me your sincerity!"

With that, he turned and left, leaving everyone looking awkward.

Cheng Chongshan stared at Ye Yuan's back, his eyes like knives, almost killing Ye Yuan.

In this backwater place, he had been so humiliated by an ascender!

If he didn't avenge this, where would he put his face!

Qiao Kaiyuan stood by, trembling in silence, not daring to make a sound.