Chapter 415

Chapter 415: Detoxification

Hu Xuan did not expect that someone would appear at such a critical moment.

And that sword light was grand beyond measure; its fierce force erupted violently at that exact moment, sweeping through heaven and earth.

If he did not dodge, he would inevitably be severely injured by the other party’s sword strike.

Staring at the woman who was almost within his reach, he hardened his heart, gritted his teeth, and rapidly retreated backward.

Boom——

The massive sword light slashed down straight between the two; that immense sword momentum raised a deafening sound, leaving an extremely deep trench on the ground, with surrounding dust flying out.

Ye Qian had not yet seen the newcomer clearly; overcome by agitation, her eyes blurred, and she could no longer hold herself up, collapsing toward the ground.

At that moment, a green light flashed, someone appeared beside her, and caught her in one swift motion before landing steadily on the ground.

Sensing that unique warmth from the opposite sex, Ye Qian shuddered.

She had already been afflicted with lustful poison; now, slight contact with a male made her heart collapse instantly, and she couldn’t help but emit a soft moan.

This gentle moan carried boundless seductiveness and allure.

Ye Qian in his embrace was now utterly lost; her crystal-clear beautiful eyes were tinted crimson, revealing a seductive and yearning expression that brimmed with desire.

Those already scarlet cheeks flushed even darker; heavy panting escaped her mouth, wafts of fragrant breeze emerging and drifting into the other’s nostrils.

Zhou Luo gazed at the beauty in his arms and frowned.

"This woman’s state isn’t right."

Beforehand, he was on his way to the Biquan True Sect when he overheard someone mention those words "Biquan True Sect," which brought him here.

Only then did he realize this woman was from the Biquan True Sect and was under attack.

Thus, Zhou Luo proactively chose to intervene and saved her, guided by the aim to gain favor.

But judging by her appearance, she seemed to have contracted some severe poison.

As a Second Level Poison Master, Zhou Luo instantly recognized that she appeared to be afflicted with lustful poison.

In truth, he could have deduced this even without careful observation.

Because at this point, Ye Qian had already started to grope him.

Her slender jade-like arms roamed over Zhou Luo’s body, from top to bottom, slowly teasing.

Zhou Luo felt quite helpless; he seized her arm and looked at Hu Xuan who was glaring fiercely ahead.

He definitely did not wish to perform such acts in public.

"Boy, how dare you ruin my plan?" Hu Xuan shouted sharply.

Seeing the other holding his prey, he was furious inside; he longed to tear the other into shreds at once.

Zhou Luo calmly drew out the token of the Wan Gu Sect: "I advise you to scram quickly, or bear the consequences yourself."

That token symbolizing the Wan Gu Sect made Hu Xuan’s pupils contract, his expression shifting dramatically.

He had not anticipated that this sudden intruder came from such a formidable background.

Moreover, he sensed the power of a formation emanating from that token.

For a moment, he grew somewhat uncertain.

Watching Ye Qian rubbing herself against him, Hu Xuan silently channeled his magic power.

He refused to simply let go.

At that moment, Zhou Luo flicked his right hand, and ten Second Level talismans floated before him.

"Of course, you can also test my ability."

Apart from the talismans given to Yao Wu and her daughter, these ten were all he had left.

The appearance of these ten Second Level talismans deeply unsettled Hu Xuan.

He never expected his opponent to possess so many Second Level talismans. Truly, a disciple from a major sect.

Originally determined to act, seeing this quantity forced him to abandon the thought.

"I’ve memorized your scent. You just wait," he spat menacingly.

With that final threat, Hu Xuan turned and left without a shred of hesitation.

After he departed, Zhou Luo, holding Ye Qian, vanished instantly, reappearing deep within the forest.

Inside the woods, he knocked Ye Qian unconscious. He then swiftly set up a top-tier formation around them, reinforcing it with several talismans.

Hu Xuan would undoubtedly linger nearby; full preparation was essential.

As for this woman from the Biquan True Sect…

Zhou Luo tilted his head, gazing at the woman leaning flushed against the tree. A glint flashed in his eyes.

After Yao Wu’s departure, he needed a new partner for The Fusion of Dragon and Phoenix Technique’s dual cultivation techniques.

This woman named Ye Qian seemed a fitting candidate.

Moreover, women from the Biquan True Sect were said to be exceptionally suited to become alchemical furnaces. This one even possessed Second Grade Spiritual Roots.

Dual cultivation with her would greatly benefit his cultivation and facilitate his future journey to the Biquan True Sect.

Zhou Luo was not a good man.

If he were, he wouldn’t have killed the Great Elder’s formation master back in the spiritual mine.

Now, looking at this lustful-poison-inflicted female cultivator, another idea slowly surfaced in his mind.

“Even if I don’t save her,” he reasoned internally, “that Hu Xuan would still defile her.”

“Besides, I can’t cure the poison anyway.”

He murmured these words to himself, walking towards her. With a flick of his hand, a pristine wooden bed materialized beside them.

Never mind why he carried a bed—when one possessed the More Children, More Blessings system, such days were inevitable.

Placing Ye Qian on the bed, her soft body felt scalding hot. Her flushed countenance made her seem on the verge of steaming over.

Simply knocking her unconscious wouldn’t overcome the potent lustful poison and love poison.

Unless suppressed via certain methods, the toxins would ultimately prove fatal.

His gaze deepened. He removed his clothing, commencing the purification process.

…

A day and night later, the fully undressed Ye Qian lay docilely on the bed. Her once-feverish body had cooled, though the burning sensation lingered faintly. Her long eyelashes glistened in the sunlight beneath closed lids, her exquisite face serene and peaceful. Nestled under the quilt like a sleepy kitten, she radiated a profound calm.

Zhou Luo lifted the blanket, his eyes lingering on the vivid crimson stain marring the white sheet. After a pause, his right hand rose. The bed vanished instantly, leaving the naked Ye Qian sprawled on the forest floor.

He carefully placed garments beneath her. Then, raising his right hand, he summoned his magic power. Wind howled and clouds stirred violently within his palm, coalescing into a terrifying force—the essence of the Evolving Dragon Cloud Palm.

"To think the first use of Evolving Dragon Cloud Palm would be against myself," Zhou Luo chuckled dryly, his expression rueful.

He abruptly drove his palm downward… onto his own chest.

The terrifying force detonated. The overwhelming impact hurled him backward like a discarded puppet, shattering a dozen giant trees before he finally crashed to a stop, pinned against the splintered stump of one. His face turned deathly pale, blood drained, and chaotic energies surged violently within his grievously wounded body. Gripping his chest, he fought to rise. Breathing raggedly, he stumbled back towards Ye Qian. He removed his robes once more, settling naked beside her, then let darkness claim his consciousness…

An unknowable time later, Ye Qian stirred. Her mind felt heavy, thick fog, and a dull ache pulsed from her lower body. As awareness gradually seeped back, the gravity of her situation jolted her fully awake. Her eyes snapped open.

The first sight that met her was her own naked form. Then… the unconscious, similarly undressed Zhou Luo beside her. Utter shock froze her features.