Everyone watched in astonishment as the yellow spots on Xiao Liuzi gradually faded away. In just a few seconds, they had disappeared without a trace.

"This…" Xiao Liuzi excitedly stripped off his clothes and gazed at his own body. Joy and gratitude sparkled in his eyes.

"You see? It's actually very simple," Chen Zheng replied with a smile.

Yue Gao's heart was so shaken she could hardly contain herself. Her emotions were like a small boat in a tempest, tossed about on a turbulent ocean. As for the villagers who had been shackled by his oppressive might, they now saw a sliver of hope, their hearts filled with joy.

However, this joy was soon replaced by profound worry. They had been indifferent and disrespectful to Chen Zheng; if they couldn't get his antidote, wouldn't their lives hang by a thread? The fear of death coiled around their hearts like cold chains. Filled with regret, they felt like ants on a hot pan with nowhere to run.

"Brother! How did you do it?" Huang Hua asked, stepping forward to carefully examine Xiao Liuzi.

"Yuan Yuan can do it too," Chen Zheng said.

"Eh? I…?" Kuang Yuanyuan looked puzzled.

At that moment, as if struck by a wondrous inspiration, a brilliant light flashed through her mind.

Could it be… she murmured to herself, walking gracefully toward a figure and resting her delicate fingers on his shoulder. The power of her Poison Meridian flowed through her fingertips like spring rain nourishing the earth. The man's yellow spots gradually disappeared, eventually fading into nothingness.

"It's actually this simple!" Kuang Yuanyuan jumped up in ecstasy.

Just then, Chen Zheng withdrew his powerful oppressive force.

"I'm cured! Hahaha… I'm really cured! Thank you, Yuan Yuan, thank you!" Tears of gratitude streamed down the face of the man Kuang Yuanyuan had healed.

He then knelt before Chen Zheng without hesitation.

"Lord Chen Zheng, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have believed the rumors and nearly brought disaster upon you!"

His actions moved everyone present. As Chen Zheng's oppressive force dissipated, the stockade residents who had knelt before him stood up straight, as if given new life. Regret filled their eyes, and tears fell like beads from a broken string as they begged for his forgiveness.

Chen Zheng waved his hand lightly, and all the noise ceased. He told the villagers that Kuang Yuanyuan would detoxify them, and then stepped into Kuang Nie's house.

Kuang Yuanyuan's voice echoed in the air, telling everyone not to panic, that everything would be all right. The villagers wept in gratitude, expressing their thanks to both Chen Zheng and Kuang Yuanyuan.

Soon, Kuang Yuanyuan, like an angel, relieved everyone from the torment of the Quanhuang Gu Poison. During this process, she was thrilled to find that the mysterious power within her—the Poison Meridian—was growing at an astonishing rate. As one villager after another was freed from their affliction, her True Qi became more vigorous. She didn't feel the slightest bit tired; on the contrary, she was full of endless vitality.

Kuang Yuanyuan reveled in this wonderful state. By her side, Kuang Nie and Kuang Hu stood like two guardian deities, maintaining order with excited expressions. Huang Hua held a delicate handkerchief, gently wiping away the nonexistent sweat from Kuang Yuanyuan's forehead.

However, in the midst of this grand redemption, only Yue Gao was stunned. She stood up, paying no mind to the dust on her knees. Her heart, like zither strings rattled by the wind, refused to calm down. Chen Zheng held the secret to neutralizing the Quanhuang Gu Poison, a fact that left her utterly astounded. Yet, to her amazement, someone else besides him also possessed this miraculous power. It was a reality she found difficult to accept.

How can any of this be happening? Is he truly a deity who has descended to the mortal realm? Perhaps… perhaps his claim that he could deal with the Gu Chi lineage wasn't just empty talk. Yue Gao herself didn't realize it, but deep in her heart, she was beginning to trust his words.

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The next moment, Chen Zheng discovered new, unfamiliar information flooding his consciousness. When he closed his eyes, he could actually 'see' himself. He was able to scrutinize his own body in perfect detail; not a single minutia escaped his observation.

Is this the Power of Perception? A special ability? It's strikingly similar to the divine sense in web novels. Chen Zheng murmured softly.

He let his perception soar freely, like an unfettered bird. Soon, it flew over the walls of Kuang Nie's home, allowing him to clearly sense everyone's movements, even their breaths and heartbeats. However, he didn't stop, continuing to expand its range. Before long, the entirety of Nanhai Stockade was within his senses. He was somewhat disappointed, however, to discover his perception only ranged about a kilometer.

What sorcery is this? My powerful Heart Gu has vanished without a trace. Who did this? Could a mysterious figure from the Guqing lineage have arrived?

Suddenly, Chen Zheng sensed three figures stealthily infiltrating Nanhai Stockade. They were extremely skilled at hiding, conversing in hushed tones as they walked.

"Lord Shan Mu, it seems the Guqing lineage really does have a master in Nanhai Stockade!"

"Could it be her?"

"Impossible. Her strength is on par with mine. How could she detect my Control Heart Gu? And with so many people, how could she so quickly find those controlled by the Heart Gu?"

Shan Mu shook his head and sighed. Besides controlling Xiao Liuzi, I also had him drink water laced with the Quanhuang Gu Poison. Logically, to find the person I controlled, they should have started by investigating those who *weren't* afflicted by the Gu poison.

"Then why did they find him first?" the two men asked, looking at Shan Mu with puzzlement.

Just as Shan Mu was about to speak, he felt the Gu worm inside him tremble. What's happening? He was startled. His Gu worm was transmitting a sense of unease, as if he was being watched by some powerful presence. He scanned his surroundings but found no one.

"Let's go! We can't go any further," Shan Mu said decisively, turning to leave. "There's a powerful being hidden in Nanhai Stockade. It's very likely the one who killed Chi Mu. We have to leave immediately!"

Oh? They detected me. This perception isn't as foolproof as I thought. Inside Kuang Nie's home, Chen Zheng shook his head with a helpless smile.

He rose to his feet and whispered, "Since you've stepped into my world, don't expect to leave so easily. I will make you pay the price."

The words had barely left his mouth when Chen Zheng's figure shot from the Kuang residence, streaking across the sky like a meteor. Outside, the villagers saw the blur flash overhead and assumed it was an illusion.

"Sky Control?" Only Yue Gao recognized the technique, her eyes widening in utter astonishment.

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