Chapter 68 Preparation (1/2)

In the following ten days, all of Zhou Yuan's energy was invested into learning the Thousand Poisons Erosion Rune. After all, the method Yaoyao had chosen this time was a little on the fiercer side, and it was very likely that the sickly Wei Bin would die if even the slightest mishap occurred.

Therefore, Zhou Yuan had no choice but to redouble his enthusiasm to ensure that he would not be killed by a Wei Canglan turned crazy due to the loss of his only son.

Fortunately, his Genesis Rune talent was pretty good, plus his Spirit had reached the advance Illusory stage. Therefore, it was not too strenuous for him to learn a new grade 2 Genesis Rune.

After about seven days, Zhou Yuan had managed to grasp the Thousand Poisons Erosion Rune. Next, he would have to practice.

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Great general's residence, the study.

Wei Canglan raised his head, looking towards Wei Qingqing as he asked, ”What has prince Zhou Yuan been up to these past few days?”

Wei Qingqing hesitated for a while before answering, ”He seems to be practicing Genesis Runes.”

Since Zhou Yuan was staying in the great general's residence, every little thing he did was naturally easy to monitor.

Wei Canglan's face twitched. Was this a hasty last-minute effort? What exactly was prince Zhou Yuan doing?

”Besides this… I have discovered that Lu Tieshan has recently bought several things in the city.” Wei Qingqing hesitated somewhat, but eventually retrieved a piece of paper and handed it to Wei Canglan. Recorded on the paper were the poisonous ingredients Zhou Yuan had asked Lu Tieshan to purchase.

Wei Canglan received the paper and took a look. His face soon began to twitch once again. If he was not certain of Zhou Yuan's ident.i.ty, he would suspect that Zhou Yuan had a secret motive.

”Father, are we really going to let prince Zhou Yuan treat little brother? Should we find someone else instead?” Asked Wei Qingqing. Zhou Yuan's situation really made one apprehensive after all.

Wei Canglan sighed. ”Have we not already spent so much time and effort searching? If the Black Venom King's Devil Miasma Poison was so easy to neutralize, he would not be reigning as a tyrant in Blackwater for so many years.”

”Now… we can only place our trust in prince Zhou Yuan.”

Wei Canglan swept a glance in the direction of the guest courtyard as his eyes narrowed slightly. ”Moreover, this prince of ours is very intelligent. He should clearly understand what will happen if he thoughtlessly treats little Bin.”

Wei Qingqing nodded when she heard this. Zhou Yuan had been both earnest and serious back then, even stating all his conditions. He would not do dare to do so unless he had some confidence, else it would only be akin to humiliating himself.

”Then we'll wait during these final three days. I hope that he will be able to save little brother.” Wei Qingqing sighed. Wei Bin's poison had already become a disease in the hearts of their Wei family. If this disease was not eliminated, the great general's residence will continue to be choked by its stifling atmosphere.

Zhou Yuan had brought them a sliver of hope, but it was unknown whether this hope would turn into even greater despair.

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A certain large manor in the city.

”Hehe, Zhou Yuan's self-confidence is really something. To have even stated all of his conditions already.” In the room, Wei Ting stood before a stormy-face Qi Hao.

It was evident that he had obtained news of Zhou Yuan's current situation in the great general's residence from her.

Wei Ting remarked in disdain, ”That kid is very arrogant indeed. Even the master Ying you invited was unable to neutralize the Devil Miasma Poison, what does someone like him think he can do?”

”Is there any other news?” Asked Qi Hao.

Wei Ting beamed as she pressed against Qi Hao, while the latter reached out an arm and wrapped it around her slender waist. Subsequently, Wei Ting fished out a piece of paper from her sleeve. ”This is a list of things Lu Tieshan recently bought in the city.”

Qi Hao received the paper and took a look. His brows immediately furrowed. ”All of these items are poisonous. Just what exactly are they up to?”