Chapter 1870: Method of Detoxification

That sword strike was just way too dazzling and beautiful. But of course, if the assassin were given some ‘regret medicine’ and could go back in time, he wouldn’t have been infatuated with the beauty of the sword, and would instead have turned tail to run.

No, I wouldn’t even have taken this mission and would have rather stayed far away from this monster!

He lied on the ground while squirming continuously. Miserable screams tore through this entire courtyard.

Unfortunately, they had already set up a formation in the vicinity, so no sounds would extend beyond its range.

He could only give his companions a pleading look. Of course, he wouldn’t be so naive as to think that the others would save him. All he was hoping for now was that they could kill this pretty boy and complete their mission. Then, he could offer up all of the wealth he had accumulated over the years and use it to ask for their help, to find some divine physician to stitch up his arms and legs again. With his current cultivation, he already had powerful regenerative ability. Once his arms and legs were healed, even though his cultivation would still be greatly affected, it would still be enough for him to somehow make a living.

However, what left him in despair was that those companions didn’t fly over as he had anticipated. Instead, they turned to run without even giving him a second look, including that Ninth Lady Lust who had looked the most relaxed earlier.

Are you joking?

After witnessing that dazzling sword, they all instantly recognized the chasm between them and their target. Even if they all went after Zu An, they would just be throwing their lives away. Even though they didn’t fear death and were willing to gamble with their lives to complete missions, not even the most cold-blooded killer would die for nothing in a situation of inevitable death.

They were very experienced and all ran in different directions. Even if Zu An decided to chase after them, he could only catch a few. At least some would be able to get away. Now, it would all depend on who had the best luck.

Ninth Lady Lust was full of regret. Why had she acted so arrogant earlier and said so much? That pretty boy definitely had the strongest impression of her and would probably go after her.

Sure enough, she felt a powerful suction force from behind her. She couldn't even control her body and lost control, flying backward. She was in utter despair, but she still instinctively tossed a clump of poison powder behind her.

However, when she turned around, she was stupefied. Her opponent hadn’t pulled her back from right behind her, but rather from a hundred feet away! She was a formidable individual herself, and yet she was being pulled back from so far away. Just what kind of terrifying power was this?!

What left her even more speechless was that all of the other assassins who had tried to run were also pulled back by an invisible force! Was he pulling back all of these people at the same time? Not even the guardians and elders of the organization would be able to accomplish that, right?

The other assassins also came to the same realization with horror. That pretty boy was casually standing at the center of the courtyard. and his palm was like a black hole that pulled all of them toward it.

They exchanged a look. They were all seasoned assassins and immediately gave up on thoughts of leaving. Since they couldn't escape anyway, they decided to just stake it all instead. If he was going to pull them back, they would just use their most powerful attacks and unleash them the instant they were pulled close to him. They would teach him that victory and defeat only mattered in a competition, but in a battle with assassins, there was only life or death.

However, right at that moment, they were suddenly horrified to discover that they couldn't activate the ki within their bodies at all. Instead, it was all being endlessly sucked out toward the pretty boy.

“Mosquito… Mosquito Daoist?!”

“No, Mosquito Daoist is human. Could this be the even more formidable Sir Bat?”

They were overwhelmed with horror. Only legendary evil monsters could have such a technique that could steal the cultivation of another! Among them, Mosquito Daoist and Sir Bat were the most famous, but it was rumored that both of them had already died. Now, they really wanted to smack the faces of those who had been spreading those rumors. By the time they reached that pretty boy, they didn’t even have a shred of strength in their entire bodies left. They couldn't even stand up anymore, let alone attack him.

Zu An was a bit surprised too. After his strength increased, the Heaven Devouring Sutra seemed to have become even more ridiculous. He quickly sorted out his thoughts and looked at them coldly, asking, “Who sent you all here?”

The assassins' expressions remained unchanged. None of them opened their mouths.

Zu An didn’t stop, and stared at them just like that.

The assassins' expressions changed slightly. One individual’s mouth moved.

Zu An still didn’t stop them, and just watched.

However, that person’s expression changed greatly. He discovered that he didn’t even have the strength to bite through the poison capsule hidden in his teeth!

Zu An sneered. He had already encountered many assassins and knew that all of them underwent strict training. If they knew they would be tortured, they would decisively end their own lives. That was why he had made sure to suck away their cultivation, to the point that they wouldn’t even have the strength to end their own lives. Next, he casually sent out several waves of strength to knock them all out. He only left Ninth Lady Lust conscious.

When she saw that, Ninth Lady Lust’s eyes couldn't help but light up. Even though she didn’t have any strength left, she still did her best to put on an alluring pose. She said, “This young master has managed to cultivate such remarkable skills at such a young age, and you’re striking to boot. This humble one has never seen a man like this and has already completely fallen for you. I will definitely work like a horse or an ox to serve you in the future.”

Zu An’s eye twitched. Just what is wrong with the women of this world? Why are they ready to become horses or oxen so quickly?

He said with a snort, “You can stop those cheap tricks of yours. Do you think I'd even want someone like you?” He had already seen just how vicious she was normally, so he naturally wouldn’t show her any respect.

Ninth Lady Lust’s expression changed. She gave Xie Daoyun in Zu An's arms a look, and a hint of jealousy appeared in her eyes. She said, “My figure naturally can't compare to the lady in the young master’s arms, but she's already been affected by my poison. Without the antidote, she'll forever be overwhelmed by lust even after she wakes up. She’ll need a large amount of ‘care’ to bring any relief. She won’t have any restraint left, and at that point, she won’t even be as good as me.”

Xie Daoyun still had a bit of mental clarity. When she heard that, her expression immediately turned pale. She actually wouldn’t mind that much if it was big brother Zu... However, if she became the kind of woman Ninth Lady Lust was describing, that would be a fate worse than death!

Zu An retorted with a sneer, “Do you take me for a fool? You’re still trying to fool me with these kinds of words. How can there be any drugs that incredible in this world? She’ll recover with just a cold bath.”

He could actually be considered quite the expert in this field now. He had already encountered similar things many times and was full of experience. If the poison wasn’t immediately neutralized, what she said could happen. Even so, curing this kind of condition didn’t really need any special antidotes.

He took Xie Daoyun back inside. With a wave of his hand, the candles in the room were immediately extinguished. Then, with another wave of his sleeves, he tossed all of the candles out. He said to Xie Daoyun, “Little sister Ling’er, it might hurt a bit later, so hold on.”

Xie Daoyun sensed the pitch darkness in the room. When she heard him say that, her heart couldn't help but start to beat quickly. She said, “Okay… big brother Zu, you can do it. I’m… I’m willing.”

Zu An nodded. Then, he summoned the power of the ice phoenix over the hot spring. A layer of ice instantly formed over the steaming water, emanating wisps of cold air. Just like that, he threw Xie Daoyun inside.

“Ahhh!” Xie Daoyun screamed. She shivered all over.

Ninth Lady Lust heard the cry of alarm and thought, And here I was wondering what kind of cure he had. He was just using this chance to do her?

Hmph, look at how alarmed that woman sounds. I didn’t expect that pretty boy to be such an unromantic brute.

…

While Ninth Lady Lust was mocking him, Zu An observed Xie Daoyun’s condition. When he saw her gradually calm down, he nodded in satisfaction. Even the most lustful thoughts would be mostly dispersed by such ice-cold water.

When she felt the stinging pain from the icy water, Xie Daoyun’s face couldn't help but redden.

So big brother Zu was talking about this kind of pain… What was I thinking before!

When she recalled what she had said to big brother Zu, she immediately became so embarrassed she wanted to crawl into a hole and hide forever. Her eyes rolled back and she fainted on the spot.

Zu An was alarmed and immediately checked her pulse. He only sighed in relief when he saw that she was fine. He put her hand on a pillow by the edge of the pool so the water wouldn’t reach her mouth and nose. He had to let her soak for a bit longer to get rid of the heat inside oher body, so he decided to interrogate Ninth Lady Lust first.

When she saw him come out, Ninth Lady Lust blurted out, “That quick?”

This pretty boy’s cultivation is so high, but isn’t he a bit disappointing in this aspect?

Zu An didn’t want to waste words with her. He said, “Speak. Who sent you here? There's no point in lying, because I'll just interrogate all of you one by one for verification.”

Ninth Lady Lust’s eyes flickered. The organization did have contingency plans for these kinds of things. When the time came…

Zu An continued, “I have my ways of finding out some things. I'll only spare the one who tells me the truth and kill everyone else. Then, I'll release the news that the others betrayed the organization and gave out intelligence, and I killed them because that’s what they wanted. Which one of them do you think will tell me the truth first?”

When she saw his smile, Ninth Lady Lust felt a shiver.

This man is too treacherous…

Actually, as assassins, they had already been mentally prepared to die at any time. However, they all believed that they were completing their missions for honor and glory. If this person messed with them that way, not only would they die, they would even bear the title of traitors. It was clear that the true traitor would be living a free and leisurely life, enjoying the splendors of the world. That contrast was just a bit too despairing, right?

With Ninth Lady Lust's understanding of her companions, even if not every single one of them would make that choice, at least half of them would. In that case, it was still better to be the first. As such, she quickly gave Zu An an obsequious look and said, “Young master is too formidable, so this Ninth Lady Lust will admit defeat this time. I am willing to tell the young master everything I know. Can the young master agree to let me go?”

“I can. I can even return a portion of your cultivation, so you can't harm others but can protect yourself. I'll also give you some riches for you to enjoy into your later years,” Zu An calmly said. As he was trying to buy them out, he had to be willing to give enough of a reward.

Ninth Lady Lust was overjoyed. She exclaimed, “The young master is righteous and great! I'll tell you everything I know. The one who sent us was…”