He was pale, his lips white, and the aura around him was rapidly decreasing.

By now, the effect of the Corpse Worm Elixir was nearly over.

Another half an hour passed.

Lai Mao opened his eyes, the pain, numbness, and itchiness all over his body receded like a tide.

He let out a long breath.

As he relaxed, he fell to the ground, exhausted, with a hollow look in his eyes.

It was evident how terrifying the pain he had just endured was.

"Take a break and have some water."

Lin Zheyu helped Lai Mao up and handed him a water pouch filled with medicinal soup.

After Lai Mao regained his composure, Lin Zheyu continued to ask, "How did you feel just now? Can you suppress it?"

Gulp, gulp—

He drank a few more sips of the medicinal soup, let out a long breath, and looked much better.

"I could endure it, but it's very uncomfortable."

"Also, I feel the damage to my body is a bit severe, and it'll take a few days to recover."

"If it flares up every seven days, over time, it will damage body and spirit, and there will be a day when I can't hold on."

Lai Mao shook his head and said.

He barely made it through, feeling worse than death.

"What kind of poison is this?" Lai Mao couldn't help but ask.

"Corpse Worm Elixir."

"It seems to work quite well on Martial Artists in the Qi Blood Four Transformations."

"If you could further enhance your strength, undergo one more Qi Blood transformation, do you think you could suppress the toxin outbreak of the Corpse Worm Elixir?"

Lin Zheyu asked.

Lai Mao, as a test subject, provided very valuable feedback based on his personal experience.

The Corpse Worm Elixir was so effective that Lin Zheyu thought he could produce more in the future to control some people, making them work for him.

"I only have a thirty percent chance."

Lai Mao shook his head: "After the Qi Blood Four Transformations, each subsequent transformation will significantly increase one's strength compared to before the fourth transformation."

"Therefore, Martial Artists in the Qi Blood Five Transformations and above who break through to the Bone Marrow Refining Realm are considered geniuses."

"These geniuses, with their overwhelming power, can challenge higher levels even at the Qi Blood Realm, and strike down masters of the Bone Marrow Realm with terrifying strength."

"However, I haven't encountered such a level of genius, so I'm unsure of their exact strength."

"That's why I only have a thirty percent chance."

"However, I feel if it's the Qi Blood Six Transformations, this poison might become ineffective." Lai Mao pondered for a moment and analyzed.

"Well done, go back first, come find me in seven days, and I'll give you the antidote then." Lin Zheyu patted Lai Mao on the shoulder and said.

From Lai Mao's performance, it was clear that the Corpse Worm Elixir was still effective in the Qi Blood Four Transformations.

As for those above the Qi Blood Five Transformations, it's likely ineffective.

However, those who can cultivate to the Qi Blood Five Transformations without breaking through to the Bone Marrow Refining Realm are mostly genius Martial Artists.

These genius Martial Artists usually have strong backgrounds behind them, and Lin Zheyu didn't plan to use the Corpse Worm Elixir to control such geniuses.

Upon hearing this, Lai Mao was delighted.

"Thank you, senior." He quickly stood up and said respectfully.

After sending Lai Mao away, Lin Zheyu quickly took out the Poison Canon and turned to the page about the Corpse Worm Elixir.

"Cyan Mysterious Grass, White Yuan Ginseng, ground pepper..."

"These herbs are hard to acquire; I wonder if I can buy them in Ruyang City." Lin Zheyu muttered to himself.

He said he'd provide the antidote in seven days because it wasn't made yet. There was only a half-finished elixir, missing some key ingredients.

These herbs were hard to find, and he couldn't locate them in Bafang City before.

The main reason was that Lin Zheyu had no purchase channels and could only try his luck in the black market.

If he couldn't buy them, then there was nothing to be done, and Lai Mao would have to accept his fate as unlucky.

...

The next morning.

Lai Mao, having received Lin Zheyu's promise, slept soundly the previous night.

He felt good upon waking up in the morning.

"Sigh..."

"Let's go for a stroll, I've been in the Central Plains for so long but haven't really explored it."

Lai Mao thought to himself.

He planned to first pay respects to Lai Chang. Although he got involved in Lai Chang's affair and almost lost his life.

But after all, that brat was his brother.

"I shouldn't have brought you to the Central Plains in the first place, with your character, you'd get into trouble even if you didn't die at Zhao Hao's hands."

"It's not that I don't want to avenge you, but such powerful enemies are beyond my ability to handle."

Lai Mao murmured softly to himself.

Life is full of helplessness and unpredictability.

Back then, when they left Bafang City for the Central Plains, they were filled with hope and dreams, fantasizing about finding opportunities in the Bone Marrow Realm and making a name for themselves.

Unexpectedly, when they reached the outskirts of Ruyang City, before even entering, harsh reality struck them down, and Lai Chang was killed directly.

And whether he, Lai Mao, would live was still uncertain.

...

As soon as Lai Mao left, Lin Zheyu also opened the door and came out.

Xiaohei was nowhere to be seen early in the morning, following Liang Yuhan and Liang Yunhui, and who knows where they went.

After months of travel, Liang Yuhan understood her daughter had endured much hardship and boredom.

Lately, she had been taking Liang Yunhui shopping, playing, and relaxing.

Outside Ruyang City, the massive Bainu River flowed past about two miles southwest of Ruyang City.

The river surged, rolling up layer upon layer of giant waves, creating splashes of white sprays.

"Mom, over here, over here, what a big boat!"

Liang Yunhui jumped up and down, pointing at a distant painted boat, unable to contain her excitement.

It was a painted boat about thirty meters long, with three levels, constructed with utmost luxury, with two intricately carved lions standing at the bow.

"Mom, can we go up and take a look?"

Liang Yunhui clung to Liang Yuhan's arm, pleading.

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