Chapter 205 - Losing Control Of Bowels
Upon arriving at the Cloud Xing Pavilion, Liu Wuxie immediately grasped the gravity of the situation. Consequently, he directed Gao Hong to proceed to the Demonic Beast Hall, while another alchemist, armed with the jade pendant, was sent to the Qin Clan for assistance. This ensured that Liu Wuxie had control over the unfolding events.
Qin Tian was the current patriarch of the Qin Clan. Despite his age, he had a robust figure and still exuded a powerful aura, which formed into a heatwave sweeping out.
The crowd exploded into an uproar upon seeing Qin Tian’s arrival. While the Blood Mirage Pills might have bewitched the present cultivators, they hadn’t completely lost their rationality.
Thus, Qin Tian’s arrival planted doubts in their hearts, and they began to wonder if the Blood Mirage Pills had an issue with it.
“Patriarch Qin, the Cloud Xing Pavilion is honored by your presence. However, due to the large crowd here, may I suggest we move inside for our discussion?” Li Wuhai extended an invitation to Qin Tian to move deeper into the Cloud Xing Pavilion, citing the crowd as a reason for the inconvenience.
“No need. Let’s discuss it here. Since someone has raised concerns about the Blood Mirage Pills, shouldn’t the Cloud Xing Pavilion cooperate with the investigation?” Qin Tian’s words carried weight. After all, it was only natural to investigate a matter when questions were raised, especially since the Cloud Xing Pavilion was open for business.
“Patriarch Qin, if everyone starts questioning us daily, does that mean the Cloud Xing Pavilion should just shut down?” Li Wuhai retorted, pointing at Liu Wuxie’s group with a hint of frost in his eyes.
What both sides said made sense.
“Are you afraid, Pavilion Master Li?” Liu Wuxie asked, looking at Li Wuhai with a teasing smile. It was clear to everyone that the Cloud Xing Pavilion was hiding something. The more they tried to hide, the more doubts arose among the crowd. They might as well let Liu Wuxie point out the problem in the Blood Mirage Pills straightforwardly.
After all, why should the Cloud Xing Pavilion be afraid if there was no issue with the Blood Mirage Pills, and what was Li Wuhai trying to hide?
This made everyone question whether the Cloud Xing Pavilion would increase the price. They were already addicted to the Blood Mirage Pills, and Liu Wuxie’s words shook their trust.
“I’m not afraid!” Li Wuhai retorted, gritting his teeth, wishing he could tear Liu Wuxie apart on the spot.
“Since you’re not afraid, why are you trying to stop me from proving that the Blood Mirage Pills are poisonous?” Liu Wuxie retorted. None of them were willing to step back, and the standoff continued. If Qin Tian hadn’t been present, Li Wuhai would probably have made a move to take Liu Wuxie’s life by now. Updated from n0velb(i)n.c(o)/m
Qin Tian’s positioning was intriguing as he stood between Liu Wuxie and Li Wuhai. If Li Wuhai wanted to confront Liu Wuxie, he would have to bypass Qin Tian. It was clear to everyone that Qin Tian was siding with Liu Wuxie.
“Pavilion Master Li, just let them conduct their investigation. We’ll see what they can uncover!” The cultivators backing the Cloud Xing Pavilion stepped forward, suggesting that the Treasure Pill Pavilion should investigate the Blood Mirage Pills. If there were no issues with the pills, they could deal with them later.
“We’ve been consuming the Blood Mirage Pills for a long time, and we’re still healthy. But the Treasure Pill Pavilion insists that they are poisonous. The Treasure Pill Pavilion needs to explain this, or we won’t purchase more pills from them in the future!” The crowd erupted, criticizing the Treasure Pill Pavilion.
Yet, for some reason, Liu Wuxie responded with a smile instead of anger.
Seeing so many people supporting the Cloud Xing Pavilion, Jiang Yue also felt a sense of pride. This was the perfect opportunity to deal with Liu Wuxie. Jiang Yue challenged, “Liu Wuxie, what if you can’t find anything wrong with the Blood Mirage Pills?”
“Idiot!” Li Wuhai glared at him furiously before Jiang Yue could finish. If they insisted that there was no issue with the Blood Mirage Pills and prevented the Treasure Pill Pavilion from proving, this matter would eventually end. But what Jiang Yue said gave the Treasure Pill Pavilion a perfect excuse.
The unfolding scene took everyone aback. The cultivators, who had previously claimed they harbored no fear, were now sprawled on the ground, terrified to the point of losing control of their bodily functions. The presence of the Head-Hunting Eagle suppressed their souls and bloodlines, becoming their nemesis.
While metal may melt under high temperatures, it’s far from useless. Metal can be utilized to forge weapons, and a sharp sword made of metal can slice through a tree. Moreover, wood can be used to ignite a fire. Interestingly, both metal and wood share a common weakness—fire. This forms a cycle where each element has its strengths and vulnerabilities. This is a fundamental principle that governs the world.
Just as in nature, the cultivators had encountered their ‘fire’ in the form of the Head-Hunting Eagle.
Jiang Yue was dumbfounded when he saw this scene, as it overturned his understanding of the world. He couldn’t comprehend how these people could fear such a tiny demonic beast.
Only Li Wuhai’s face was terrifyingly grim. This was the suppression of the bloodline that disregarded cultivation.
Qin Tian had a hint of shock in his eyes, which confirmed an issue with the Blood Mirage Pills.
“Quick...close the box! I can’t hold it any longer!” A cultivator in the pinnacle Spirit Cleansing Realm roared as he lay on the ground, begging Gao Hong to seal the box to isolate the demonic energy.
Gao Hong turned to look at Liu Wuxie, who waved his hand and signaled that the box could be closed. He quickly sealed the box, isolating the demonic energy.
Just a moment ago, many cultivators felt the fear of death as though there was a dagger on their necks that would stab through their souls. This suppression rendered them helpless as it came from their bloodline.
Gradually, hundreds of people managed to rise from the crowd. However, half of them had lost control of their bodily functions due to fear, resulting in a foul stench permeating the air. Yet, no one ridiculed them, as everyone was more or less in the same state of fear.
“What is happening? Someone needs to explain this!” The crowd was furious. They were certain they weren’t afraid of avian demonic beasts, which implied that there was indeed a problem with the Blood Mirage Pills.
They considered themselves lucky not to have ventured into the mountain range for training. Otherwise, they could have been killed if they encountered avian demonic beasts.
All eyes turned to Liu Wuxie, awaiting his explanation. After all, he was the one who had brought in the Head-Hunting Eagle, and he must know the secret behind the Blood Mirage Pills.
Qin Tian also turned his gaze towards Liu Wuxie. Many disciples of the Qin Clan had consumed the Blood Mirage Pills over the past month. If this issue couldn’t be resolved, it would be a significant setback for the Qin Clan.
Master Mao and Sang Yan shared a look, both aware of the Blood Mirage Pills’ defect. Their recklessness and lack of a sound plan had nearly cost them their lives. If not for Liu Wuxie’s intervention, they would have met their end.
Lan Ruoyu was gripped by fear, having ingested the Blood Mirage Pills herself. However, her distance from the box lessened the intensity of her discomfort.
The members of the Cloud Xing Pavilion were on edge. If there was indeed a problem with the Blood Mirage Pills, they would be pursued by all the cultivators in the Imperial City, and their pills would no longer find buyers.
Liu Wuxie found himself the target of hundreds of intense stares. Anyone else in his position would undoubtedly be flustered, but Liu Wuxie, for some reason, maintained an eerie calm.
"I've already given the answer, and if you carefully recall my words, you'll understand why."
