In a flash, a fan appeared in Xiao Shan's hand.
The fan was adorned with two lovebirds, their heads turned towards each other, engaged in the act of yin and yang union.
The Yin-Yang Chaotic Love Fan!
Indeed, this was one of the three supreme treasures of the Joyful Union Sect – the Yin-Yang Chaotic Love Fan.
Legend had it that the Yin-Yang Chaotic Love Fan could ward off all poisons, lust after all things, promote the union of yin and yang, and lead to a state of self-oblivion.
Xiao Shan had brought out the Yin-Yang Chaotic Love Fan precisely to help the Holy Son, Nie Rufeng, find a caldron, and aid him in cultivating the "Yin-Yang Harmonious Union Technique."
However, man's plans are no match for heaven's.
Xiao Shan had only left Nie Rufeng's side for an hour due to pressing matters when Nie Rufeng, in his foolishness, brought about his own demise.
This was a stark reminder that retribution for good and evil, though it may be delayed, will eventually come.
As Xiao Shan produced the Yin-Yang Chaotic Love Fan, Zhao Yunfei's poisonous mist – the "Drunk Life, Dream Death" – no longer posed a threat to him.
A vacuum had formed around him, centered on the Yin-Yang Chaotic Love Fan.
The toxins were shut out, and Xiao Shan finally took a breath, channeling the remaining medicinal power of the "Everlasting Life Pill" to heal his wounds.
Of course, while healing, he kept a close eye on Zhao Yunfei and Zi Linling's movements, lest he lose his life in his moment of relief.
Seeing Xiao Shan unleash the Yin-Yang Chaotic Love Fan, Zhao Yunfei's expression grew even more grim.
He had, of course, heard of the Joyful Union Sect's three supreme treasures, and knew well its ability to ward off all poisons.
"Hmph! Live a little longer!"
Unable to contend with Xiao Shan, Zhao Yunfei could only utter a parting threat before turning his attention to Zi Linling.
He said with a chilling tone, "Brat, you don't have a supreme treasure to protect you, do you?"
Zi Linling shook her head and replied, "Those without strength rely on the power of supreme treasures. Those with strength, naturally..."
She cast a disdainful glance at Xiao Shan, then continued, "...rely on their own prowess!"
"Prowess? Heh heh! Do you have any?" Zhao Yunfei sneered sinisterly.
His confident demeanor indicated he had no regard for Zi Linling's so-called "prowess."
Zi Linling smiled faintly, looking at him with a hint of pity. "Your 'Drunk Life, Dream Death' is indeed potent, but merely potent. Compared to the ancient mythical poison 'One Smile, Fragrant Bloom,' it is but a pathetic imitation!"
As she spoke, she reluctantly produced a small vial and dangled it before Zhao Yunfei's eyes. " 'Drunk Life, Dream Death' is merely an illusion. 'One Smile, Fragrant Bloom' is the true dream and reality! Today, I shall open your eyes and show you what true 'Drunk Life, Dream Death' really is!"
Having said that, Zi Linling unsealed the vial and gently sprinkled out a single drop.
Under her control, this drop of "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom" split into two. Half a drop flew towards Zhao Yunfei, and the other half towards Xiao Shan.
Naturally, this "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom" had been modified by her; while its effects remained terrifying, it was no longer contagious.
"One Smile, Fragrant Bloom?!"
Zhao Yunfei's face contorted in shock.
As a poison master, how could he not know of "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom," one of the nine great ancient mythical poisons?
Precisely because he knew, he began to panic.
The concept of ancient mythical poisons being incurable was deeply ingrained in his mind.
Therefore, when he saw the half-drop of "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom" flying towards him, he unhesitatingly chose to evade.
Xiao Shan, however, showed no reaction.
In his view, whether it was ordinary poison or an ancient mythical poison, it would not breach the defenses of the Yin-Yang Chaotic Love Fan. This was his blind faith in the fan.
Thus, as the half-drop of "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom" flew towards him, he made no move.
Zi Linling calmly ingested an antidote pill.
This antidote pill was a super-enhanced, universal antidote she had created, based on the antidote for "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom" and combined with the detoxification methods described in the "King of Humans' Pharmacopoeia: Poison Chapter."
This super-enhanced universal antidote not only could neutralize ancient mythical poisons but also convert them into spiritual poison energy for offensive use.
While Zi Linling remained composed, Zhao Yunfei and Xiao Shan could not.
Although Zhao Yunfei evaded the half-drop of "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom," he paid a heavy price, being forced to sever his own arm and hand.
Even so, residual toxins remained in his body, forcing him to swallow large quantities of antidote pills to suppress them.
"Brat, Zhao owes you this debt today! Next time we meet, Zhao will make you pay!"
Zhao Yunfei uttered a threatening remark before hastily departing.
He had no choice but to leave!
The antidote pills he possessed could not suppress "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom for long.
Once "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom" broke through the suppression, even an immortal would be powerless to save him.
Therefore, he had to rush back to the Poison Master's Guild and attempt to detoxify himself with the combined efforts of its members.
Zi Linling did not pursue Zhao Yunfei.
Firstly, although Zhao Yunfei was poisoned, his combat power had not been significantly depleted, and even if she pursued him, she could not capture him.
Secondly, she had other plans regarding the Poison Master's Guild, and Zhao Yunfei was a crucial pawn in them.
Thirdly, her primary target today was Xiao Shan. For both Nie Rufeng and Xiao Shan had crossed her bottom line. Therefore, she intended to take Xiao Shan's life today.
At this moment, Xiao Shan had lost his former composure.
The moment the half-drop of "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom" landed on the Yin-Yang Chaotic Love Fan, its restrictions were destroyed, one by one.
Once all the restrictions were shattered, the Yin-Yang Chaotic Love Fan would become a useless artifact, with no purpose beyond shielding from the elements.
Xiao Shan was aghast, but utterly helpless.
He wanted to put away the Yin-Yang Chaotic Love Fan, but the toxicity of the half-drop of "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom" was no joke. It not only destroyed his spatial ring but also attempted to invade his body and soul.
"Pfft!"
In less than a moment, Xiao Shan spat out a mouthful of blood.
Within the blood, a strange luminescence could be seen.
This strange luminescence was a sign that Xiao Shan's body and soul were being eroded by "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom."
"Brat, I'll fight you to the death!"
Xiao Shan finally realized that "One Smile, Fragrant Bloom" was like bone-eating corrosion, entangling him.
Even with his full effort to resist, the only outcome was death.
Zi Linling sneered, "Fight? With what? Let alone that you are already at your last breath, merely a step away from death. Even at your peak, you would only be my defeated foe. With what do you propose to fight me?"
"You... Pfft!"
Xiao Shan, enraged, spat out another mouthful of blood.
At this moment, although furious, he somewhat regretted standing up for Nie Rufeng.
He had not only failed to avenge Nie Rufeng but was now about to lose his own life.
Tragic! Pathetic!
Zi Linling sneered, "This is not anyone else's fault. Blame your Holy Son, who has committed all manner of evils and harmed too many women."