The Second Collection - Misty Valley Chapter 4: Abdominal Fragrance

  "Incompetent in success, but proficient in failure!!" Outside the An Tun Inn, a woman similarly clad in black robes from head to toe cursed under her breath at the moment of chaos at the inn. Without needing to see the outcome, just by looking at the situation, she knew that they could no longer count on the Eighteen Mountain Bandits now.

  Wrapped in a black cloak, the lithe figure flashed into the station, coldly sneering to herself, "Hmph, did you really think that with these petty tricks, you could escape unscathed?!"

  In her eyes, Wang Guanlan's current tactics were indeed petty tricks. The eighteen mountain bandits had some strength, but no matter how strong they were, they were just a group of bandits after all. The third son had never placed all his hopes on a group of bandits. He himself was the real trump card in the third son's hands, and she also had absolute confidence in herself to be able to kill Wang Guanlan, the potential opponent of the third son, at An Tun Inn.

  Although she couldn't understand why the third son was so concerned about Wang Guanlan, as the leader of the king's personal guard, she had to carry out the third son's orders and kill Wang Guanlan. Originally, she wanted to hide in the shadows and watch a good show, helping the Eighteen Mountain Bandits make up for their shortcomings. But now it seemed that the Eighteen Mountain Bandits were no longer able to succeed, so she could only take matters into her own hands.

  In the relay station, it had already become a mess. The eighteen mountain bandits were caught in a dilemma of advancing or retreating, and everyone's eyes were fixed on their leader Qinghui.

  "The monkey must have lost its way, otherwise things wouldn't be in this state!"

  "What shall we do now?!"

  "What should we do? Do our best, limited to three incense sticks. After the three incense sticks, whether it succeeds or not, we must leave immediately, understood?"

  "Yes, boss!" The sixteen mountain bandits responded in unison and rushed into the post station.

  "Hmph, the method is not bad, but wanting to escape won't be that easy!" As he watched his subordinates rush into the station, a sharp glint flashed in Qing Xie's eyes. He slowly pulled out a small porcelain bottle from his bosom, poured out a pill and swallowed it, "Do you really think I didn't anticipate you creating chaos?!"

  In the midst of the chaos, no one noticed a faintly sweet scent wafting through the air at the station before disappearing.

  "Huh? What's this smell?" The woman who rushed into the inn suddenly stopped in her tracks, sniffed lightly a few times, and her face immediately turned strange. Without thinking, she also took out a porcelain bottle from her bosom, poured out a medicinal pill and put it in her mouth, stopping in her steps. "Abdominal fragrance, good one, Qing Xiao! I underestimated you!"

  It was only a moment, and the fragrance had spread throughout the station. Those who hadn't left yet began to feel their bodies go limp, collapsing to the ground one by one. Even cultivators in the Condensation stage were not exempt.

  "Poison, it's poisonous!"

  "Poison in the air!"

  "What a ruthless assassin! Quick, let's go!"

  The toxic gas spread rapidly and soon enveloped the entire station. At this time, almost everyone fell to the ground, including the sixteen mountain bandits who had just entered the station.

  Under the effect of abdominal fragrance, the originally bustling station also gradually quieted down, leaving only the crackling sound of torches burning pine oil.

  Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding

  Outside the station, a faint sound of footsteps came, and with a creaking sound, the gate was pushed open. Qinghuan, the leader of the eighteen mountain bandits, slowly got up.

  "Old, old big, you——!"

  Looking at the slow-walking green python entering the station, the eighteen members of the Mountain Bandits fell to the ground one by one, clutching their stomachs, with different expressions, their eyes filled with longing, despair, confusion, malice, and sudden enlightenment, as well as disappointment and desperation.

  "Do you really think that offending the Ning Wang Fu is a good idea? Do you really think that after doing this deal, we can all escape unscathed?" Qing Xiao Lao Da said slowly, ignoring his immobile subordinates and the people in the post station, as he walked slowly into the inner courtyard. Suddenly, he seemed to have discovered something, and stopped in his tracks.

  "Interesting, it seems that this fourteen-year-old is also a clever person!" In the backyard, what was originally only a faint red glow suddenly transformed into a raging fire in just one breath, and someone had actually set fire to the backyard.

  With a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, Qing Xiao's feet exerted force and he shot straight towards the place where the flames were rising.

  Another dark figure followed behind him, "Hehe, Young Master Fourteen, it seems this kid has gotten himself into trouble!"

  "Too clever for one's own good!!"

  Setting the fire was part of the plan, not only to create chaos but also to draw maximum attention and intimidate the Eighteen Mountain Bandits. It might even force them to retreat directly. However, after igniting the flames, Tian Cheng and Tian Ning realized something was off. When they tried to protect Wang Guanlan from leaving, they found themselves unable to gather their internal energy, and their bodies began to slump towards the ground. At this point, they knew they had made a mistake. Without the fire, it would have taken their opponents considerable effort to find them. But with the flames rising, their position was completely exposed. How could they not regret it?

  Their own lives are insignificant, but Wang Guanlan just happens to be by their side. If anything happens to Wang Guanlan, they will be doomed beyond redemption.

  "Indeed, man's plans are not as good as heaven's plans!" Wang Guanlan also smiled bitterly, but he didn't seem panicked. He slowly took out three medicinal pills and swallowed one, then threw the other two to the two people who had fallen to the ground. "This is a Hundred Spirit Detox Pill, I only have five of them. No matter what kind of poison this is, it will definitely have some effect!"

  Hundred Spirits Detoxification Pill?!

  Tian Cheng and Tian Ning were overjoyed, and as soon as they put the medicine pill in their mouths, it dissolved into a refreshing breath of air. Instantly, the numbness that had paralyzed their bodies disappeared, and their scattered internal energy began to condense.

  Since the Misty Valley incident, the relationship between the Ning Wang Fu and the Bai Du Men has reached a freezing point. As the largest sect in the three southwestern states, the Ning Wang Fu is also wary of using excessive force against the Bai Du Men, although they are trying to suppress their power to the greatest extent possible. However, they cannot eliminate them, and both sides have fallen into a stalemate.

  The actions of the Ning Wang Fu, Wang Guanlan did not want to intervene, and he could not intervene either. However, in the midst of the fog-shrouded valley and the grudge with the Bai Du Men, Wang Guanlan would not forget. He was preparing that once he stabilized his position in Yi City, he would find trouble for the Bai Du Men, and what was it that made people most wary of the Bai Du Men?

  It's poison!

  So Wang Guanlan asked Ning Wang Wang Bizheng for the Baoling Antidote.

  Baoling antidote pill is a secret detoxification medicine of the Ning Wang Fu, although it cannot be said to be able to detoxify all poisons, but it can effectively alleviate the onset of toxicity, especially for abdominal fragrance sweat this kind of mass poison, the alleviating effect is even more obvious.

  There are countless poisons in the world, but they can be broadly classified into two categories. One type is a single-target poison that only affects one person or a small number of individuals. This type of poison has weak volatility and is generally highly toxic, causing rapid death after exposure. The other type includes group-effect poisons like Seven Colorful Spirit Mist and Abdominal Fragrance Dew, which have strong volatility and can spread over a large area with minimal quantities, affecting many people. However, this type of poison also has a drawback: its toxicity is not extremely high, meaning that those affected will not die immediately but rather after a delay. In fact, most poisons in this category are non-lethal and tend to be more like anesthetics. Abdominal Fragrance Dew is one of the few exceptions, being a lethal spreading poison, but it does not take effect quickly. Those poisoned usually need to wait several hours before losing their lives. Within these few hours, if there is an effective antidote and timely treatment, the chances of survival are extremely high.

  Are there two properties available?

  Yes, of course there are, and not just one kind. However, all these poisons are strictly controlled by the most powerful forces in the world and are prohibited from circulating. They're not something ordinary people can get their hands on. Think about it, a poison that can spread quickly and kill within a short time... its existence is almost as useless as nuclear weapons after Wang Guanlan's time. It's only good for intimidation purposes, not actual use. Otherwise, who would still recruit soldiers to fight? You come attack me, fine. I'll sprinkle some poison and kill all your people, then run into your home and sprinkle some more. Would that even let anyone survive? Probably within a few decades, humanity would be extinct.

  In fact, deadly poisonous substances like Aconitum are also strictly controlled, and as a Qingwa, being able to obtain some is already beyond everyone's expectations.

  "Haha, I really didn't expect this. Are you clever or stupid? Fourteen Junior, you're actually with these two guys, it looks like I won't have to interrogate you after all." Tian Cheng and Tian Ning had just stood up when Qing Xiao's triumphant laughter came over, followed by a fierce punch that flew straight at Wang Guanlan.

  The fire has started, and Qing Xiao doesn't have time to waste here with Wang Guanlan, let's deal with the people first.

  "Damn it!" Wang Guanlan cursed under his breath and quickly retreated, at the same time swinging a knife towards the fist that was striking his face.

  "No way!!"

  At the moment Wang Guanlan swung his sword, a warning flashed in his mind. He quickly retreated and suddenly stopped, then swiftly drew back his long knife to protect himself. However, it was too late. A massive force surged from behind him, and despite his swift reaction, he was still grazed on his back, sending him flying sideways.

  "Hmph!!"

  His martial arts cultivation was only at the second layer of Qi Refining, and he suddenly suffered a severe setback. A sweetness welled up in his throat, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. His body fell to the ground, rolling for a distance before finally coming to a stop.

  "Late-stage Qi Condensation expert!" Tian Cheng and Tian Ning also recovered at this moment, seeing the situation, they immediately understood who they were facing. The two exchanged a glance, both saw the determination in each other's eyes, and simultaneously let out a loud roar, charging towards Qing Xiao.