Chapter 180 Dual Blades, Icy Brilliance in the Martial World (49)

“Bai Tang, did you do this? How did you know there was drug in the wine?”

“Why didn’t you speak up earlier? Are you trying to collude with the Blood Devil Cult?”

Questions and suspicions filled the air.

However, Nan Ling spoke directly, “It couldn’t have been Bai Tang’s doing. Now is not the time for suspicion. Think before you speak. The entire Wind Guardian Hall was massacred, but Bai Tang has maintained a good reputation outside. She couldn’t possibly be colluding with the Blood Devil Cult. You better apologize to Bai Tang.”

Lang Xinghe stood in front of Weng Quan, holding a soft whip in her hand. “Young Master Weng, I’ll protect you today.”

Weng Quan, “…”

The face of the person who spoke earlier changed, filled with shame. “I’m sorry, Young Lady Bai. I was too impulsive just now.”

The sound of a few cups breaking echoed, and everyone’s expressions changed once again.

“Hahahahaha.”

Several arrogant laughs rang out.

People in red robes and blood-colored masks surrounded Bieyun Mountain Villa, while some Blood Devil Cult disciples hidden among various sects and factions instantly took control of some masters.

“What a pity. You’ve all drunk it too. None of you are a match for our Blood Devil Cult!”

Seeing his attire different from other disciples of the Blood Devil Cult, Bai Tang remarked, “Looks like you’re Liu Zhi, the Left Protector of the War Division.”

Qi Jiayan grabbed Bai Tang’s hand, saying, “Young Lady Bai, let me help you force out the effects of this drug.”

The Left Protector seemed surprised, gripping his crescent-shaped blade as he approached. “It’s a waste of effort. Without an antidote, you won’t be able to force out the effects of this drug. How did you find out? Was it you who orchestrated this at the Narrow Heaven?”

The intelligent ones had already started trying to force out the effects of the drug. Those with shallow internal energy vomited blood with a single attempt, while those with deep internal energy had their abilities partially sealed.

Bai Tang’s wrist was held by Qi Jiayan, who seemed to be examining her body’s condition. Weng Quan watched with a sinking feeling in his heart but remained silent. Tantai Ziheng’s gaze was locked tightly on Bai Tang.

She’s supposed to be formidable, isn’t she? How come she can’t even force out the effects of the drug?

Bai Tang glanced at the Left Protector, wondering why he didn’t know the importance of swift action. Being verbose could easily lead to accidents. So, Bai Tang flashed a brilliant smile.

“The Left Protector answered correctly, but there’s no reward. Whether it’s the waterway or the secret passages that took years to open, the reason you couldn’t get in was because I tampered with them. A thousand disciples of the Narrow Heaven have died by my hand!”

Bai Tang’s smiling demeanor was especially glaring in front of the Left Protector.

As Qi Jiayan attempted to use his techniques and found he couldn’t absorb Bai Tang’s internal energy, he seized the opportunity while she was speaking to the Left Protector to press a dagger against her neck.

For everyone except Bai Tang and Weng Quan, the sudden turn of events was too fast! Qi Jiayan’s actions left them stunned.

“Qi Jiayan, what are you doing?”

“Who are you really?”

Nan Ling keenly sensed that something was amiss, “Are you from the Blood Devil Cult?”

Qi Jiayan restrained Bai Tang, pressing the dagger harder against her neck, leaving a thin cut, and crimson blood trickled down the blade.

Weng Quan stared at the blood on Bai Tang’s neck, wishing he could kill Qi Jiayan.

However, the Left Protector half-knelt, “Subordinate pays respects to the Venerable Lord.”

The other disciples all knelt, “May the Venerable Lord have boundless blessings. Subordinates pay respects to the Venerable Lord.”

“Qi Jiayan is actually the Venerable Lord of the Blood Devil Cult?”

“It’s over!”

“Damn it! How cunning!”

But Qi Jiayan merely squinted his phoenix eyes and inquired, “Young Lady Bai doesn’t seem surprised at all?”

Bai Tang cast him a casual glance, “Why should I be surprised?”

With a burst of internal energy, Qi Jiayan’s dagger was repelled as if hitting a barrier, instantly deflected. In that split second, Bai Tang dodged Qi Jiayan’s dagger and broke free from his restraint.

Having fought Bai Tang several times before, Qi Jiayan made a quick decision to retreat, but Bai Tang was faster than before.

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Author’s Note: You may think you’re hiding well, but who let little Tang’er take off your mask before you were resurrected?

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