Chapter 67: Thousand Ants Corrode the Poisoned Pattern

When Wei Canglan and Wei Qingqing saw Zhou Yuan nod, a hint of excitement appeared in their eyes. Although they were somewhat puzzled as to how Zhou Yuan could cure the "Miasma Demon Poison," at a time like this, they had no choice but to grasp this last straw of hope.

Zhou Yuan steeled himself and walked to the bedside, glancing at the little boy who was staring at him with hopeful eyes. He gave a wry smile, then turned to Yaoyao and whispered, "How am I supposed to cure him?" Didn't he know his own capabilities? None of the Genesis Runes he knew could be used to detoxify.

Seeing Zhou Yuan's expression, Yaoyao's red lips curved slightly. She then raised her pretty face and said to Wei Canglan, "He says he needs to prepare some things, which will take ten days."

Wei Canglan was startled. "What do you need? I can help."

"He needs to prepare some materials for inscribing Genesis Runes. There's no need to trouble General Wei," Yaoyao replied, shaking her head.

"In that case, I will immediately arrange guest rooms. Your Highness and your companions can stay at the General's Residence during this time. It's safe here; there will be no accidents," Wei Canglan said enthusiastically.

Zhou Yuan nodded. He glanced at Yaoyao; her composure somewhat eased his unease. After all, Yaoyao was not one to act recklessly, so if she did this, she must have her reasons.

"Great General, I can try to save Young Master Wei, but I have two conditions," Zhou Yuan said calmly, regaining his composure.

"Please state them, Your Highness. Wei Bin is the only heir of my Wei clan. For him, I wouldn't hesitate even to give my own life," Wei Canglan said gravely.

"First, I would like the Great General to help me acquire 'Fire Spirit Grain' and 'Jade Infant Fruit'," Zhou Yuan stated directly, without ceremony, revealing the purpose of his journey.

Wei Canglan was not surprised by this. He pondered for a moment and said, "The matter of that ancient ruin has already spread throughout Canglan County and the Black Abyss. There will surely be fierce competition, and perhaps even the Black Venom King will participate." A strong killing intent flashed in Wei Canglan's eyes when he mentioned the Black Venom King. "However, if Your Highness can truly save Wei Bin, my General's Residence will assist you with all our might!" Wei Canglan declared solemnly. In his eyes, Wei Bin's life was paramount.

Wei Canglan's decisiveness surprised Zhou Yuan somewhat. He then smiled and said, "My second condition is that I heard the General's Residence possesses a 'Source Swallowing Stone.' I would like to request that item."

"'Source Swallowing Stone'..." Wei Canglan mused briefly, eventually nodding. "Although it is a treasure, it's insignificant compared to my son's life."

"As long as Your Highness can save my son, both conditions are acceptable!"

With both conditions agreed upon, a hint of joy flashed in Zhou Yuan's eyes. He cupped his fist and said gravely, "In that case, I will certainly do my utmost to purge the poison from Young Master Wei!"

"Good. Qingqing, please take His Highness and his companions to their quarters and make sure they are settled in," Wei Canglan said, smiling.

Wei Qingqing nodded, her beautiful eyes looking at Zhou Yuan, a rare gentle smile gracing her pretty face. She then began to lead the way with her long, slender legs.

Watching their departing figures, Wei Canglan's brow finally furrowed.

After seeing Zhou Yuan and his companions off, Wei Qingqing returned and asked with some hesitation, "Can His Highness Zhou Yuan truly cure the Miasma Demon Poison?" Though Master Ying was hateful, his Genesis Rune attainments were considerably high. Yet, no matter how she looked at it, Zhou Yuan's attainments in this area didn't seem to match the former's.

Wei Canglan's expression was somewhat dejected. He sighed softly and said, "At this point, we can only try to revive a dead horse. I hope he hasn't deceived me. Otherwise, even if he is a prince, I'll have no choice but to expel him from Canglan County."

Inside the guest room of the General's Residence.

As soon as they entered, Lu Tieshan looked nervously at Zhou Yuan. "Your Highness, can you truly cure that Miasma Demon Poison?"

Zhou Yuan rolled his eyes. "You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?"

Lu Tieshan smiled wryly. "Then in ten days, we'll probably be driven out of Canglan County."

Zhou Yuan shook his head helplessly, then looked at Yaoyao, who was sitting leisurely in a chair, teasing Tun Tun. He chuckled dryly, "Sister Yaoyao, aren't you setting me up? With your Genesis Rune skills, isn't solving that Miasma Demon Poison a simple wave of your hand?"

Yaoyao held Tun Tun, gently flicking its forehead with her slender, jade-like fingers. She raised her beautiful eyes and said, "That fellow threatened me earlier, and he still wants me to personally intervene to save someone? Dream on."

Zhou Yuan's mouth twitched. So, this little fairy-like young lady had such a petty mind. Su Youwei, standing nearby, covered her mouth and chuckled.

Zhou Yuan sat beside Yaoyao, a worried expression on his face. "I don't know any detoxification Genesis Runes at all, and that Miasma Demon Poison is incredibly tricky. How can I solve it?"

"I'll teach you," Yaoyao said casually.

"But I can't inscribe Third-Rank Genesis Runes," Zhou Yuan said with a wry smile. With his current Spirit cultivation, he could at most manage Second-Rank Genesis Runes. Third-Rank Genesis Runes would require his Spirit to reach the late stage of the Illusionary Realm.

"Who said anything about Third-Rank Genesis Runes?" Yaoyao gave Zhou Yuan a glance. "That old man, he's incompetent... that's why he could only rely on Third-Rank Genesis Runes to suppress the 'Miasma Demon Poison'." "Over the next ten days, I will teach you a Second-Rank Genesis Rune called 'Thousand Ant Corroding Poison Rune,' along with a few First-Rank detoxification Genesis Runes. Then, if you follow my instructions, it shouldn't be difficult to resolve the Miasma Demon Poison."

Yaoyao took out a piece of white paper, wrote something with a Genesis Rune brush, and handed it to Zhou Yuan. "Also, quickly get all the items on this list prepared."

Zhou Yuan took it, glanced at it, and his expression immediately changed. "Sister Yaoyao, aren't you being too ruthless? This list is full of various beast poisons and blood! Are you trying to kill Young Master Wei?" The paper listed highly poisonous substances, making Zhou Yuan wonder if Yaoyao was still angry.

Yaoyao retorted impatiently, "What nonsense are you spouting? These are all ingredients for inscribing the 'Thousand Ant Corroding Poison Rune.' It's a case of fighting poison with poison!"

"Nothing will go wrong, right?" Zhou Yuan asked, worried. Young Master Wei was already so frail. If he accidentally ended up dead, Zhou Yuan wouldn't be able to clear his name even if he jumped into the sea. Wei Canglan might even go mad and kill him to be buried with his son...

This time, Yaoyao didn't bother to respond. She turned around and went back to teasing Tun Tun.

Zhou Yuan smiled wryly, only able to hand the paper to Lu Tieshan. "Go and prepare these."

Lu Tieshan glanced at the paper, and his face twitched. In the end, he said nothing and steeling himself, turned to carry out the task. However, judging by his expression, he was clearly already planning his escape route for later.

Zhou Yuan looked at Yaoyao and smiled. "So, Sister Yaoyao, when do we start learning this 'Thousand Ant Corroding Poison Rune'?"

Yaoyao stretched, instantly revealing her alluring curves. Holding Tun Tun, she stood up and said lazily, "Tomorrow. I'm too tired today."

After speaking, she took Su Youwei and walked straight into the inner courtyard.

Zhou Yuan watched the two women's graceful figures disappear into the distance, then thought of the ruthless "Thousand Ant Corroding Poison Rune," and could only sigh and shake his head.