53 Uncovering The Pas (2/2)

Within her body, the essence of her soul was constantly circulating through her body and dominating over ternal Death>. While it was actively forcing down the godly weapon, it also shielded her from any dangerous substance by keeping her blood in a protective aura. Although faint, it was there.

Because she was subconsciously protecting herself, Hongyue wasn't all that affected by the poison. However, now that she intentionally withdrew her aura, it could be perceived that if it had actually merged with her blood, it would have been fatal. Hongyue already had to keep control over ternal Death> and the southern poison from the fourth madam inside her body. If this Bone-Eroding poison left her control...

Hongyue wrinkled her eyebrows. She was too careless. A flash of self-blame reflected in her eyes. This error could have taken her life. She grew too reliant on her powers again. Hongyue bit her lip hard.

She dipped her forefinger into the water and swirled it around. The thick substance clung on to her finger, and her blood quickly disappeared before being replaced by unusual dark grey residue.

In short, her blood was being eaten up.

Hongyue's eyes contracted before she let out a bitter sigh.

That mother of her body was likely poisoned by this. After all her mother had a particular type of blood that annulled any incoming magical attack. To a general that was distrustful and cautious, she was a threat to his authority. How would a general win over a woman with the power to cancel out his power?

—by clearing her body of the blood.

The tonic seemed to have changed the properties of the poison, so instead of eating away the bones, it would eat away the blood as it progressed within the vessels. The victim would decline in a slow death, shriveling up from the lack of blood. It was a brutal and pathetic way to die, helplessly attempting to supplement your body only to find it still deteriorated day to day.

Perfect for taking down a person with a physique whose bloodline could cancel out your spells.