Zhou Xuan then said, "The Five Poisons' toxicity forms five small acupoints within the body. These five acupoints can absorb the world's potent masculine energy to strengthen themselves, but each use consumes a great deal."
"This also causes the elder to frequently feel dizzy, suffer from nausea, and even find it difficult to stand."
"My grandfather is in a coma because of poisoning. If you can cure him, my Zhuge family will spare no effort and allow you to do as you please!"
"I require a ten-thousand-year-old Blood Ginseng."
"No problem, I'll go get it for you right away." Zhuge Qing immediately instructed someone to retrieve the Blood Ginseng.
"And a few Centennial Snow Lotuses."
Zhuge Qing said, "Centennial Snow Lotuses are rare heavenly medicines, seldom seen in the world. Where would one normally find them? However, my Zhuge family possesses a treasury that holds thousands of Centennial Snow Lotuses."
"Ten grams of toad toxin."
"Excellent. Send what I need over immediately."
"No problem! Please wait a moment."
"Oh, right," Zhou Xuan suddenly remembered something. "I prefer tranquility. I hope to be arranged a secluded courtyard within the Zhuge residence, preferably one that is undisturbed by outsiders."
"Master Zhou, please rest assured. My Zhuge family will absolutely fulfill your request."
"That's wonderful. Hurry and bring the items. Where are the silver needles?"
Zhuge Mingyue presented a set of golden needles.
Zhou Xuan's hands moved like a misty shadow, one by one, the golden needles piercing through Zhuge Changfeng's acupoints such as Baihui, Tiantu, and Yingxiang.
"Send the person to the secluded courtyard. Do not enter for another hour!"
"Yes!"
Zhou Xuan looked at the prepared ten-thousand-year-old Blood Ginseng and Centennial Snow Lotuses.
He was preparing to refine the antidote here.
Yes, he indeed did not have an antidote.
But he knew how to suppress the Five Acupoint Poison.
What he intended to do was to first help the Zhuge family patriarch stabilize his condition, allow him to live a bit longer, and then find a way to research an antidote.
Zhou Xuan formed hand seals, placing his hands on Zhuge Grandfather's back.
He circulated his True Qi, transferring it to Zhuge Grandfather, allowing him to live for a few more hours if possible.
Zhou Xuan closed his eyes, sensing the changes in the Five Poisons.
He knew his luck was not good, but he had no regrets.
He had to save him.
The Five Poisons were a naturally occurring anomaly, a toxin formed by the convergence of endless potent masculine energy. This toxin was extremely corrosive, and once contracted, it could make life worse than death.
He wondered what sect would do such a thing.
It was possible it was for Qingluan.
Therefore, Zhou Xuan could only try his best to avoid absorbing the masculine energy.
Because this energy was malevolent.
It was not of the righteous path.
Yet, even so, a considerable amount of masculine energy flowed from Zhuge Changfeng's body into Zhou Xuan's.
And this masculine energy would continually damage his bodily functions.
Although this masculine energy was suppressed within the internal organs, it could not be entirely restrained. It still had opportunities to damage the internal organs, ultimately causing severe harm.
Sweat gradually began to bead on Zhou Xuan's forehead.
He dared not be careless, dared not stop.
At this moment, Zhou Xuan suddenly heard footsteps.
Due to his special physique, he possessed the Nine Yang Divine Skill.
The so-called Nine Yang Divine Skill was a cultivation technique for Yang energy.
The stronger the practitioner's physique, the easier it was to condense the Nine Yang Divine Skill.
He was originally a pure Yin and pure Yang body, with a cold physique, yet he was nourished by the Yang energy of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, making him so robust.
In this vast world, aside from him, Zhou Xuan, no one else could achieve this.
"Nine Yang Divine Skill..."
"Hmm?" Zhou Xuan suddenly raised his head and looked upwards at the roof. There was a white shadow there.
A pair of icy eyes stared directly at him.
Those eyes held a deep, profound hatred.
Zhou Xuan smiled, "I knew things wouldn't be so smooth sailing?"
"If I didn't come, how could I detect you refining an antidote here? What is your purpose in saving Zhuge Changfeng?"
"No comment."
"In that case, why are you here to save him?"
Zhou Xuan laughed, "Aren't you also here to save him? What is your purpose?"
The man in white snorted, "I don't want to save him!"
"I want to save him."
"But I won't allow you to touch him!"
"It's none of your business!"
The man in white let out a soft shout, and a white light shot out from his sleeve.
He stepped forward, appearing before Zhou Xuan, and struck out with his palm.
Zhou Xuan reached out, grabbed his arm, and twisted it backward.
"Ah!"
A hint of mockery appeared at the corner of Zhou Xuan's mouth, "However, you are quite formidable to have found this place."
"I've come to kill you!"
Zhou Xuan smiled and released his arm.
"Kill me? With just you?"
A cold glint flashed in the man in white's eyes, "Then, how many of my moves can you withstand?"
Zhou Xuan said indifferently, "Just one move, you are not worthy of me making a move!"
"Arrogant! I was just caught off guard earlier."
"Then let's try!"
"Good!" The man in white roared, leaped, and struck towards Zhou Xuan with his palm.
"Boom!"
Their palm forces collided, emitting a thunderous roar.
A wave of energy swept outwards, causing the entire courtyard to shake violently. Trees and flowers toppled, shattering into dust, raising dust three feet high, obscuring the sky.
Both Zhou Xuan and the man in white were pushed back ten zhang by the shockwave before stabilizing themselves.
"I underestimated you!" the man in white said, staring coldly at Zhou Xuan. "I thought you were useless, but it turns out you've been hiding your strength!"
"No wonder you dare to challenge her!"
Zhou Xuan said, "I told you, one move at a time! You should retreat first!"
"If you continue to fight, your master behind you will regret it."
The man in white's eyes became even colder, "Fine! You win!"
He turned and left, his figure swift as lightning.
"Whoosh~"
Zhou Xuan exhaled a breath of turbid air.
This Qin Huaiyu was truly disgusting.
Meanwhile, Zhuge Changfeng, lying on the bed, his complexion immediately improved as Zhou Xuan absorbed the Five Poisons from his body.
Zhou Xuan directly entered the void space.
The Medicine King Cauldron appeared out of thin air in his hand.
He placed all the medicinal ingredients into the cauldron.
The lid was closed, and he submerged all the ingredients into the medicinal liquid.
Zhou Xuan formed hand seals and chanted incantations.
Flames instantly ignited within the cauldron.
These medicinal ingredients were top-grade; even a spark would cause an explosion.
But Zhou Xuan showed no concern.
These medicinal ingredients were originally meant to refine pills and heal injuries, but now they perfectly served as supplements for his furnace.
"Chich~ chich~"
Flames burned fiercely within the cauldron, emitting sizzling sounds.
The medicinal liquid boiled, releasing a rich medicinal aroma.
"Ding~"
The patterns on the Medicine King Cauldron suddenly pulsed, and the script on them flickered.
"Ding~"
Another soft chime.
Zhou Xuan opened his eyes.
He reached out and grasped the cauldron's handle.
"Rumble~"
The entire Medicine King Cauldron suddenly rose, levitating in mid-air.
Zhou Xuan stepped onto the Medicine King Cauldron and sat down cross-legged.
He closed his eyes, activated the Nine Yang Divine Skill, and began circulating the Yang Qi within his body, refining the essence of the herbs.
These herbs were extremely precious, not only capable of replenishing vital energy but also aiding in martial arts practice, possessing extraordinary effects for cultivators.
"Crack, crack..."
Faint sounds emanated from within the medicinal furnace.