"After all, they are two low-level Earth Rank Poison Vein Masters, why are they even dumber than Fu Du back then?"

At that moment, a figure that had long disappeared from the world suddenly flashed through Yun Xiao's mind. It was the Second Elder of the Jade Pot Sect back then, Fu Du, who was also a genuine Poison Vein Master.

It's just that Fu Du's Poison Meridian Skill, compared to these two in front of him, was like a little witch meeting a great witch; there's simply no comparison at all—that's the difference between Earth Rank and Spiritual Rank.

However, wisdom does not necessarily improve with the rank of the Poison Vein. At least in Yun Xiao's view, the two before him were dumber than Fu Du.

Especially this Wu Jia. Earlier, Yun Xiao had already used a method to poison Liang Li, so why hasn't this guy reacted yet? It's important to know that Second Elder here had also come into contact with Liang Li three days ago.

Yun Xiao always sought infallibility in his actions. Even if he hadn't noticed anything malicious from Wu Jia three days ago, he remained cautious and passed the poison formed by the Dragon Guiding Tree Spirit to this Second Elder through Liang Li.

As mentioned just now, if these two did not make a move against Yun Xiao, it would be left at that. But if they dared to act maliciously, the poison formed by the Dragon Guiding Tree Spirit would erupt at Yun Xiao's instigation, impossible for even immortals to save anyone except Yun Xiao and Little Dragon.

The facts proved that Yun Xiao's actions that day were extremely wise. The greed of these Poison Vein Masters for treasures sometimes clouds their judgment, causing them to commit despicable and foolish deeds.

"Hmm?"

As Yun Xiao's arm moved, Wu Jia felt a chill rise within when a deep unease just began to swell in his heart. The shock was so strong that his steps came to an abrupt halt.

"What? Feeling strange?"

Seeing Wu Jia suddenly freeze, a smile glided across Yun Xiao's face. He first posed a question, then his tone turned icy as he stated, "You brought this upon yourself; you deserve this outcome!"

Yun Xiao showed no mercy towards those who dared to attack him. As soon as he flicked his finger, the cold poison within Liang Li and Wu Jia erupted fiercely in an instant.

"Wait... Yun Xing, wait a moment!"

Feeling the unstoppable cold poison within him, Wu Jia was finally panicked. As a Poison Vein Master at the peak of the low-level Earth Rank, he probably understood the potent danger of the poison more than ordinary cultivators.

"This is a misunderstanding!"

Sensing the ice cold poison within him slightly abate, Wu Jia felt a surge of relief, immediately speaking out to express his stance: "Mr. Yun Xing, this was all Liang Li's idea, I just came to watch the fun, surely I don't deserve death for that?"

At this moment, the mentality of saving oneself at the expense of others wildly grew within Wu Jia. He indeed felt a sense of being tricked by Liang Li, whether it was helping out that day or coming to confront Yun Xing today.

When disaster strikes, everyone flies on their own. Wu Jia knew that at such times, cutting ties with Liang Li was his only hope of survival. If he could dissolve the poison inside him, he'd not only be able to confront today's ordeal but perhaps seek revenge later. Survival was of utmost priority.

"Is that so?"

Under Wu Jia's hopeful gaze, Yun Xing hesitated for a moment, bringing a glimmer of hope to Wu Jia's heart. Then he heard Yun Xing softly say, "Then let's kill this guy first!"

Upon Yun Xiao's words, he gently bent his left index finger. Wu Jia felt an extreme coldness erupt from within Liang Li, causing him to involuntarily step back.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

In just a moment, a living person turned into a lifelike, translucent ice sculpture, even the life breath vanished in an instant.

Through the translucent ice sculpture, Wu Jia could still see the anger, fear, unwillingness, and hatred intermingling on Liang Li's face, sending a chill down his spine.

"Elder Wu Jia, do you have anything else to say?"

After sealing Liang Li in ice, Yun Xiao slowly turned his head, staring at Wu Jia as he questioned. This made Wu Jia shiver with fear, unclear of the intent behind Yun Xiao's question.

"I... I..."

Facing Yun Xiao's emotionless gaze, Wu Jia felt all the reverence he held as Lushan City's Meridian Refining Master Guild's Second Elder disperse entirely, replaced by a deep terror. He knew that just one wrong answer might render him as Liang Li.

A dignified mid-stage Origin Seeking Realm expert, yet he couldn't even utter a complete sentence in front of a peak Qi Seeking Realm lower ranker. If this got out, no one would believe it.

Or if the eldest son of the Liu family, Liu Yu, were alive to see this, he would be scared out of his wits. Knowing that this guy could be so powerful even against a mid-stage Origin Seeking expert, he wouldn't have dared to cause trouble even if he had the guts.

After all, even the Liu Family Master, the strongest in the Liu family, was only at a mid-stage Origin Seeking Realm cultivation, not necessarily much stronger than the Second Elder of the Meridian Refining Master Guild. After all, their cultivation techniques and meridian arts differed.

Yet at this moment, Yun Xiao could so easily hold two major Origin Seeking experts not because of his peak Qi Seeking Realm cultivation, but because of the Dragon Summoning Tree Spirit he consciously planted, One Thought to Transform Myriad Poisons.

To plant poison within another's body requires some opportunity. Take Wu Jia, for example. If he hadn't volunteered that day to resolve the poison Liang Li was afflicted with, Yun Xiao would've had a hard time poisoning him.

If that were the case, wouldn't a Poison Vein Master always be successful against stronger cultivators by simply poisoning them? Clearly, such a thing is impossible.

All the coincidences, or perhaps foresight, have shaped the current situation. Knowing he couldn't resolve the deadly poison within his body, Wu Jia wouldn't persist. If he provoked the other, Liang Li's ice sculpture beside him would serve as the best warning.

"I... I... you... Mr. Yun Xing, aren't you participating in the disciple selection at Lianyun Mountain? If you spare me today, I promise to make you one of the three who pass the final test!"

After stumbling over his words for a long time, a sudden flash of inspiration hit Wu Jia, causing him to offer a condition that might be extremely tempting to many meridian refining geniuses.

Today is the last day of the three-day test. Nearly thirty people will vie for the last three slots of Lushan City in tomorrow's final test for the chance to participate in Lianyun Mountain's real disciple selection.

If an ordinary meridian refining genius heard this offer, they probably couldn't stay calm, as the Second Elder of Lushan City's Meridian Refining Master Guild. If he was determined to open a back door for someone, the chances wouldn't be too small.

"A test slot?"

But when Yun Xiao heard this offer, he merely paused slightly, then shook his head with a faint smile, saying, "This offer is of no use to me. I'd rather not have a potential threat against me at any time!"

After shaking his head, Yun Xiao's fingers slightly bent the next moment, and a streak of ice flowers spread from Wu Jia's feet, quickly climbing up to his waist.

"No! No! Yun Xing, I'm the Second Elder of the Lushan City Meridian Refining Master Guild. If you kill me, the Masters Guild won't spare you!"

Seemingly sensing the hint of killing intent in Yun Xiao's eyes, Wu Jia could only shout fiercely, unfortunately, this meant nothing to Yun Xiao.

"The same words were said by the Special Envoy of the Douling Commerce. When you reach the afterlife, you might chat with him about it!"

Since Yun Xiao had resolved not to spare Wu Jia, he had no intention of hiding certain details. Stepping forward, he leaned closer to Wu Jia's ear and softly spoke those words.

"Douling Commerce... Special Envoy?!"

As the Second Elder of the Lushan City Meridian Refining Master Guild, Wu Jia had seen many things. Although he didn't recognize Xia Yong, who died at Yun Xiao's hands, he understood the significance of a Douling Commerce Special Envoy.

Only those who have reached at least the peak of the Origin Seeking Realm qualify as headquarters envoys for the Douling Commerce. Yet, going by this Yun Xing's words, such a person also fell by his hand.

At this moment, a hint of endless regret finally grew in Wu Jia's heart before his head was frozen. He regretted following Liang Li to cause trouble for Yun Xing. This person was far from as simple as he appeared.

If what he said was true, he killed the Douling Commerce envoy, offending such an enormous entity, and yet lived so freely. It seemed that he, as the Second Elder of the Lushan City Meridian Refining Master Guild, amounted to nothing.

Originally just a grudge between Liang Li and Yun Xing, why did he get involved in this mess? Now, inexplicably, he's lost his life.

Yes, inexplicably. Many things in the world are hard to understand. If Wu Jia had luck like Yun Xiao, to live again, perhaps he would understand these things.

For someone who wanted to put him to death, Yun Xiao would not show any mercy. He believed if he spared Wu Jia today out of momentary sympathy, he might get stabbed in the back someday. Even if he's not afraid, it would be a hassle.

Moreover, Yun Xiao still had to attend the Meridian Refining Master's disciple selection. If the news of killing the branch elder got out, it wouldn't be as simple as participating in a selection; being hunted down would be more likely.

Only the dead can keep secrets best!