Chapter 182 Dual Blades, Icy Brilliance in the Martial World (51)

Weng Quan explained, “Qi Jiayan is in Ah Tang’s hands. Everyone, rest assured. Ah Tang has always been meticulous, and there is a deep-seated enmity between the Wind Guardian Hall and Qi Jiayan. What you may not know is that Qi Jiayan has cultivated a method to absorb people’s internal energy. He tried to absorb Ah Tang’s internal energy just now, but failed.”

The Martial Arts Alliance leader, Nan Ling, was very relieved. “As Young Hero Weng said, everyone need not worry. Female Hero Bai is a top-notch master, and Qi Jiayan won’t come out alive from her hands. Now, we should take advantage of our victory and directly attack the Blood Devil Cult in the Snow Mountain to eliminate the remnants!”

Nan Ling’s character was trusted by everyone, and no one objected. Even if there were objections, there was nothing they could do; the person had already left.

Lang Xinghe questioned, “Weng Quan, why didn’t you tell me anything? Don’t you trust me?”

Being pestered by Lang Xinghe, Weng Quan was really annoyed. He said coldly, “I have nothing to do with the Saintess, so there’s no question of trust. I don’t need to tell the Saintess anything. I’ve made it clear; I don’t want the Saintess to pester me. Qi Jiayan told me that you had told Ah Tang that you didn’t like her, you really didn’t like her. Today, I also tell you, I don’t like the Saintess, I really don’t like the Saintess. I only saved the Saintess once, and I don’t expect any repayment from the Saintess. Even if there is repayment, I hope the Saintess will be mindful. Offering oneself is not necessarily a good thing; it may even be ungrateful.”

Weng Quan was really fed up with the Saintess’ attitude that didn’t regard herself as an outsider, which was similar to that of Tantai Ziheng.

Lang Xinghe took a step back, finding it difficult to believe that Weng Quan would speak to her like this. “But you’ve sworn brotherhood with her. You and Bai Tang have no chance.”

Weng Quan became even more indifferent. “Swearing brotherhood was my idea. There’s no need for the Saintess to remind me. As an elder brother, I support whatever Ah Tang does. If you don’t like Ah Tang, it’s your right, and I can’t force you. Similarly, I don’t like you, and you can’t force me. Because the Saintess is a woman, I have always been more tolerant of you. Don’t follow me anymore; it’s beneath your dignity.”

Having taken the antidote in advance, Weng Quan was not affected by the drug. He still had to go to the Tang Sect to retrieve the remaining items. After exchanging a few polite words with everyone, he left first.

Bai Tang took Qi Jiayan to a cave on a mountain. The environment outside looked pretty good, with random weeds growing vibrantly.

“Are you planning to lock me up, Young Lady Bai? It seems you’ve known my secret of immortality all along.”

“I knew it. The first time I attempted to kill you, I deliberately lifted your mask because I believed that someone wearing a mask must have another layer of identity. I was certain we would meet again.”

“Since you knew from the beginning, why? Why give me the Lifeless Flower? And why go to such lengths to cure me of the Gu poison?”

Was it all just a performance? A complete act, fooling even him into thinking Bai Tang had dropped her guard.

Bai Tang locked Qi Jiayan inside the cage Tang Haotian had crafted, sealing it shut. Unless something sharp could cut through the cage, no one inside would get out.

Bai Tang sighed in frustration. “Did you think I wanted to give you the Lifeless Flower? It was just a promise I made to you beforehand. Since I promised you, I had to follow through. Who knew I’d encounter a twin of the Lifeless Flower? In that case, I had no choice but to give you one.”

Seeing Bai Tang’s distressed expression, Qi Jiayan suddenly chuckled. Unlike his usual sinister laughter, this was unintentional, almost as if he found something amusing.

“And about that Gu poison, back then we were companions. You did save quite a few people. When you’re in trouble, naturally, I won’t stand aside. Even though I knew saving those people was just because you wanted to fulfill your role as a healer, saving is saving. You save them, I save you.”

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