Chapter 1027: Wei Ruyan's Treatment Method

After searching through six floors of the library without finding a solution, I realized, based on the library's information, that this was a Seven-Star Poison Master from headquarters. Given his extensive knowledge, he might be aware of some hidden truths.

Furthermore, it's quite normal for a soul that has existed for such a long time to experience memory loss; the Ruthless Great Emperor is a prime example.

Stating it this way made it sound more authentic, making it easier for the other party to believe.

As expected, Poison Master Bai seemed to have an epiphany upon hearing this. He nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "I've also heard about the Congenital Poison Body, where one cannot control their internal energy, leading to catastrophic outcomes... However, I'm unsure of the exact method to suppress it. Poison Master Hai, on the other hand, has read relevant texts and might have the answer!"

"Poison Master Hai?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback. Could it be that he wasn't the only one from headquarters?

The library could only reveal flaws and weaknesses in those it interacted with, and since Poison Master Hai had not entered the library, Zhang Xuan was unaware of his presence.

"Poison Master Hai came here with me," Poison Master Bai explained. "He's also a peak Seven-Star Poison Master and has read extensively about your lineage, Patriarch, so he might know even more!"

"How many of you came together from headquarters?" Zhang Xuan couldn't help but ask.

"Just the two of us!" Poison Master Bai replied, not daring to conceal anything.

"Two?" Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

If there were only two, it would be much simpler to manage. Having already convinced one, a little more guidance should suffice for the other to believe him.

After a pause, Zhang Xuan produced another flask of fine wine, offering it and saying, "Ask him to come over. As for this wine, tell him it's a personal invitation from me, the Patriarch!"

"Invite him for a drink?" Poison Master Bai looked puzzled.

"Indeed, this wine contains a special medicinal compound that can significantly benefit your cultivation." Zhang Xuan nodded, adopting the benevolent demeanor of a superior caring for his juniors.

"Useful for cultivation, but how could I..." Poison Master Bai began, confused.

"Are you thinking that you've also had this wine, yet felt no particular benefit?" Zhang Xuan asked, seemingly reading his mind.

"Well..." Poison Master Bai's face flushed with embarrassment.

The other party was right; that was precisely what he had been thinking.

He had indeed drunk the wine and felt no improvement in his cultivation, but as a junior, he found it inappropriate to voice his skepticism.

"Every medicinal compound has a specific dosage," Zhang Xuan explained with an air of profound wisdom. "You only took two or three sips, so the effect was negligible. Drink a few more, and the benefits will become clear!"

"Drink more?" Poison Master Bai nodded.

That made sense; any medicine has a dosage, and just a sip or two wouldn't show much effect.

Without further hesitation, he raised the gourd he had just been given and gulped down more than a dozen mouthfuls.

At his level of cultivation, ordinary alcohol would have little effect unless he intended to get drunk.

After drinking, Poison Master Bai closed his eyes and focused, and indeed, he felt a warm current slowly emerge from his abdomen, surging towards his Yuanmen.

His Yuanmen had been tightly sealed for hundreds of years, despite countless attempts to open it, all of which had failed. Now, this warm current, combined with his own internal energy, gently struck it, and to his astonishment, the Yuanmen emitted a faint creaking sound and trembled slightly.

"This..." Poison Master Bai's breath hitched, nearly making him jump with excitement.

At his level of cultivation, he understood the profound significance of that slight tremor.

A tremor indicated a loosening, meaning that with continued effort, he might eventually break it open!

He had failed to achieve this after so many years of cultivation, yet a single gourd of fine wine seemed to offer a glimmer of hope. The potency of this wine was truly astounding.

"Any effect?" Zhang Xuan asked with a faint, unreadable smile, his demeanor calm and profound.

"Thank you, Patriarch!" Having experienced it firsthand, Poison Master Bai no longer doubted the wine and was utterly convinced.

"You may go," Zhang Xuan said, seeing the other's complete conviction. "I'm heading to the seventh floor now. Just have Poison Master Hai come find me after he finishes the wine."

"Yes!" Poison Master Bai nodded hastily, his face beaming with excitement as he departed.

For him, this visit yielded tremendous rewards. Not only had he confirmed Sun Qiang's true identity, but his confidence was rekindled, and receiving the Patriarch's medicine would significantly aid his future cultivation.

After he left, Zhang Xuan finally opened his eyes and stood up.

It was no easy feat to deceive a peak Seven-Star Poison Master, but fortunately, everything had progressed smoothly.

This wasn't because the other party was particularly foolish; rather, the Heaven's Path True Qi possessed an extraordinary, almost divine ability that made it impossible to guard against or even comprehend.

Furthermore, his refined and profound disguise, perfected over time, was so flawless that even Seven-Star Master Teachers couldn't see through it. Deceiving a mere Seven-Star Poison Master was therefore no challenge at all.

"I should go up quickly..."

Knowing it would take some time for the other party to finish the wine and arrive, Zhang Xuan didn't delay and proceeded directly to the seventh floor.

The seventh floor contained even fewer books, only a few thousand, and he absorbed all of them into his mind with a single glance.

Sitting on the floor, he quickly reviewed all the books he had just absorbed. It wasn't long before he shook his head, a look of disappointment crossing his face.

While the Hongyuan Poison Hall possessed numerous texts on poison, and over a dozen specifically mentioned the Congenital Poison Body, they generally lacked detailed information. Most merely extolled the power of this unique physique without providing methods for controlling or preventing the dispersal of its toxicity.

In other words, despite reviewing so many books, he still hadn't found a solution for Wei Ruyan's current predicament.

"It appears there's no direct solution recorded," he mused. "I'll have to rely on my own research..."

Despite his disappointment, he wasn't disheartened.

Having reviewed so many books, once he fully absorbed their contents, his comprehension of poison would undoubtedly reach the peak of the Seven-Star level, surpassing even Poison Master Bai's abilities.

With such capability, even without explicit records, he could explore and deduce solutions independently.

Of course, he was currently only a Two-Star Poison Master. Fully learning up to the Seven-Star level and integrating all that knowledge might take several hours. Before that, it was still better to hear Poison Master Hai's proposed method.

As he sat there, it wasn't long before Poison Master Bai returned, predictably accompanied by an elderly man.

This elder was even taller than Poison Master Bai, and his aura was equally formidable; he, too, was a super expert who had reached the peak of the Saint 4-dan realm.

Evidently, he had heeded Poison Master Bai's words, as his gaze, devoid of much doubt, was filled with awe.

It seemed he placed great trust in Poison Master Bai's assessment, which was ideal, as it meant Zhang Xuan wouldn't need to waste time deliberately activating his Heaven's Path True Qi to trick the man into falling under his influence.

"I've heard of the Congenital Poison Body unleashing catastrophes before," Poison Master Hai began, wasting no time. "And I vaguely recall seeing a solution mentioned in a book!"

Approaching, Poison Master Hai wasted no time on pleasantries. He bowed deeply, paused in thought, and then said, "It seems to require many poison masters working together to set up a special formation. This formation would convert the potent toxins emitted by the Congenital Poison Body into a force for advancement... If successful, it would not only resolve the disastrous nature of the physique but also significantly boost the individual's cultivation!"

"A special formation?" Zhang Xuan frowned. "Do you know what kind of formation?"

"I'm not entirely sure," Poison Master Hai replied with a wry smile. "However, the headquarters' experts would certainly know. It might even require the collaboration of Eight-Star or even Nine-Star Poison Masters to achieve!"

"Eight-Star, Nine-Star collaboration..." Zhang Xuan's expression soured, turning unpredictable.

Not only were poison masters of that caliber incredibly difficult to find, but even if he did locate them, his current abilities would surely fall short of deceiving them! All talk of being a founding patriarch was sheer nonsense. While he could exploit the library's unique properties to convince Poison Masters Bai and Hai, attempting to deceive such powerful experts, no matter how convincing his disguise, would be utterly futile!

"That's right!" Poison Master Hai confirmed with a nod. "Only poison masters of that caliber can gather the toxic qi emitted by the Congenital Poison Body, combine it with various poisonous substances to maximize its effect, and swiftly enhance the poison body owner's strength! If successful, breakthroughs would be as easy as drinking water, and the Patriarch's return to peak power should not take long!"

"Understood," Zhang Xuan nodded.

Although he had yet to learn poison methods beyond the Two-Star level, his extensive reading had significantly deepened his understanding of the Congenital Poison Body.

With this physique, the more poisons ingested, the more uncontrollable its calamitous power became. However, if appropriate poison masters were present to assist, gathering the toxic qi and refining it with medicinal compounds, the rate of progress would be astonishing!

"Patriarch... are you planning to use this body to regain your strength?" Poison Master Hai hesitated, then asked.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Xuan asked, frowning at the strange tone.

"Nothing... It's just, wasn't the founding patriarch a woman? How is it that you're now in a man's body..." Poison Master Hai stammered, clearly embarrassed.

"A woman?" Zhang Xuan was startled.

He knew that the Poison Hall's founding patriarch also possessed a Congenital Poison Body, but he had never known if the patriarch was male or female. So, it was a woman after all... No wonder Poison Master Bai had been suspicious!

"Oh, right," Zhang Xuan thought. "If it's a female body, that makes things even simpler..."

A sudden thought filled Zhang Xuan with excitement.

He had been trying to figure out how to resolve Wei Ruyan's situation without raising suspicions, and since the founding patriarch was female, it simplified matters considerably.

With a faint smile, Zhang Xuan looked towards them. Though his eyes remained closed, Poison Master Hai still felt an intense gaze upon him. "Indeed, I am a woman," Zhang Xuan began. "I was forced to enter Sun Qiang's body out of sheer desperation! However... I have now found a body more suitable for myself, but upon entering it, I would fall into a coma and lose control of my internal power... That is why I came to the Poison Hall, to seek a solution!"

"You've found a suitable physique?" Poison Master Bai and Poison Master Hai exchanged bewildered glances.

"Yes, and not only that," Zhang Xuan continued, "my soul power is currently extremely weak. Should I attempt to possess a body, there's a high risk of losing all my memories, unless... I regain my peak strength, which would then allow me to recall my consciousness. Otherwise, the host's consciousness would dominate. For this reason, I've been hesitant and dared not proceed rashly!"

"This..." The two Poison Masters frowned.

This was a point they hadn't considered.

However, the mysteries of the soul were vast, and given that the Patriarch had survived for tens of thousands of years, any unforeseen change was entirely possible.