"Second brother, when did you learn Alchemy?"
Gu Sheng didn’t answer, fully focused on controlling the fire.
His every movement flowed like water, as if he had practiced them countless times.
As the last Spiritual Medicine was added to the furnace, the fragrance in the hall became so rich that it formed a thin mist, and Gu Lie’s pale face gradually gained some color in this mist.
A quarter of an hour later, the Pill Furnace suddenly shook violently, and the lid was blown open by a burst of white steam.
Gu Sheng was quick-eyed and deft, reaching out to grasp, and two crystal-clear Elixir Pills fell into his palm.
"Nine Revolutions Glazed Pill!"
Venerable Azure Dragon’s voice almost changed.
"A Fourth Grade Elixir Pill, yet it can produce nine Elixir Patterns! What kind of monster is this boy?"
Gu Feng was also stunned.
The two Elixir Pills were like glazed sculptures, with nine golden lines clearly visible on the surface, swirling with a strange glow under the light.
Without delay, Gu Sheng immediately placed one of the Elixir Pills into Gu Lie’s mouth. The pill melted instantly, transforming into a golden thread sliding down his throat. Moments later, Gu Lie’s body arched violently, spurting out a mouthful of black blood.
"Father!"
Gu Feng exclaimed in shock.
The black blood fell to the ground, corroding the stone slabs with a sizzling sound and emitting green smoke. Yet, Gu Lie’s breathing gradually steadied, and the blackness on his face faded visibly.
After the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, Gu Lie’s eyelids twitched slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes.
"Father!"
Gu Feng cried with joy.
Gu Lie’s gaze was still somewhat scattered, but it suddenly brightened upon seeing Gu Sheng.
"Sheng’er... you’ve returned..."
Gu Sheng held his father’s hand, his voice much softer.
"The poison has been neutralized, please rest well."
Gu Lie struggled to prop himself up, looking around.
"Did I... get poisoned?"
"It’s the Five Poison Heart-eating Powder."
Gu Sheng said calmly.
"Father, do you know who did it?"
Hearing "Five Poison," Gu Lie’s expression clearly froze, with apprehension in his eyes.
He was silent for a moment before slowly speaking.
"It was the Five Poison Sect... they ambushed me while I was attending the auction..."
A flash of murderous intent flickered in Gu Sheng’s eyes, but his tone remained calm.
"Father, focus on recuperating. I will handle this matter."
Gu Lie suddenly grabbed Gu Sheng’s wrist.
"Sheng’er, the Five Poison Sect is not simple, they..."
"I know."
Gu Sheng gently patted his father’s hand.
"Please rest well."
Gu Feng couldn’t help but interrupt.
"Second brother, I’ll go with you!"
Gu Sheng shook his head.
"Stay and take care of Father."
Seeing that Gu Feng was about to argue, he added.
"Father has just been detoxified, he needs someone to protect him."
At this moment, Venerable Azure Dragon’s voice sounded in Gu Feng’s mind.
"Boy, don’t make trouble. Your second brother’s strength far exceeds your imagination; the Five Poison Sect is no more than insignificant chickens and dogs to him."
Gu Feng looked at Gu Sheng in surprise, who was already getting up and heading for the door.


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