The Poison Scripture—just the name itself was alluring. After cultivating it, one's entire body would be suffused with an aura of toxins, and both True Qi and blood would become deadly weapons.

However, this toxicity was not uncontrollable. If managed properly, it could become a powerful force.

Successful cultivation required daily, intimate contact with various poisons, allowing them to release their toxins.

The thought sent a shiver down Chen Zheng's spine, and he resolved never to walk that path.

Yet, when his gaze landed on Kuang Yuanyuan, an unusual thought flickered through his mind: could the Poison Scripture be meant for her? She was born with a poison body, and toxins have been rampaging through her system ever since. By now, her entire body must be saturated with poison, right? If she cultivated the Poison Scripture, couldn't she transform her toxicity into a formidable power? And if I could teach her how to control this power, perhaps I could obtain the precious Luohuangdi from the Nanhai Stockade.

Thinking this, Chen Zheng felt his plan might actually be feasible.

"Have you had your fill of looking? All this pain and torture is because of you! It's all your fault!" Kuang Hu bellowed in a rage.

If Chen Zheng hadn't been there, he would have already torn Huang Hua to pieces. Kuang Nie's brow was also deeply furrowed, his sharp gaze fixed on Huang Hua.

"If my death could grant Yuan Yuan her health, I would willingly embrace it!" Huang Hua said with profound emotion.

"If it were that simple, I would have killed you already! Get out! Just get out!" Kuang Nie finally snapped, his eyes shimmering with tears.

Just then, Kuang Yuanyuan struggled to open her eyes, her hoarse voice raspy. "Huang Hua, it's you..."

Before she could finish, she turned her head away sharply. "Go. I don't want you to see me like this."

Her sorrowful sobs echoed in the silent night, each one a sharp blade piercing the heart.

"No, I can't leave you, Yuan Yuan! I've crossed mountains and rivers, enduring countless hardships to find you. I can't leave!"

Huang Hua tried to turn Kuang Yuanyuan back to face him, but she resisted like a wounded fawn. He didn't dare use too much force, fearing he would only hurt her fragile spirit more. For a moment, they were locked in a stalemate.

"Yuan Yuan, I will find a way to heal you! I swear it!" Huang Hua's voice was filled with unwavering conviction.

"It's useless," Kuang Yuanyuan sobbed in anguish. "If I don't take the medicine, I'll die. My condition is incurable! It's incurable!"

Huang Hua fell silent. He knew about her innate poison body—a mysterious affliction with a toxin that remained unanalyzed to this day. Even with the most advanced scientific methods, its components couldn't be determined. How could it be treated? She could only rely on daily medication to sustain her life.

The answer is right in front of me! A bolt of lightning flashed through Huang Hua's mind.

Without hesitation, he rushed toward Chen Zheng and fell to his knees, pleading, "Brother Zheng, please use your divine power to save Yuan Yuan! Your wisdom is as bright as the stars. You must have a solution, right?"

He looked up at Chen Zheng, his eyes sparkling with hope.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully triggering a choice mission.]

[Choice One: Heal Kuang Yuanyuan and receive the following reward: Upgrade the Golden Bell Shield.]

[Choice Two: Refuse, no reward.]

Hearing this, Chen Zheng unhesitatingly chose the first option.

"Chen Zheng, can you save her?" Kuang Nie's voice was filled with a mixture of hope and urgency. He had recognized Chen Zheng's extraordinary nature and thought that perhaps he could truly work a miracle.

"Father, what are you talking about? He may be powerful, but he's still an outsider. How could he possibly heal my sister?" Kuang Hu's tone dripped with disdain.

Hearing Kuang Hu's words, Huang Hua burned with rage. "Shut your mouth!" he roared, then turned his gaze back to Chen Zheng, waiting for a miracle.

"I'm willing to try," Chen Zheng finally said, his voice firm.

At this, Huang Hua's face bloomed into a radiant smile.

Kuang Hu, however, remained unafraid of Chen Zheng's power. "You'll try?" he questioned sharply. "What gives you the right? What if the treatment fails and makes Yuan Yuan's condition worse? Can you bear that heavy responsibility?"

Kuang Nie felt an immense pressure from his son's words. Chen Zheng hadn't promised a cure, which meant he wasn't completely confident. If his "attempt" caused Kuang Yuanyuan's condition to worsen, or even led to her death, who could possibly bear that responsibility?

Huang Hua also fell silent, but he kept his eyes fixed on Chen Zheng, a deep belief in his heart that he could save Kuang Yuanyuan.

"Hmph. Are you incapable of seeing your own situation clearly?" Chen Zheng suddenly spoke, his cold gaze aimed directly at Kuang Hu.

An irresistible fear washed over Kuang Hu, and he involuntarily staggered back with a horrified expression. Beside him, Kuang Nie broke out in a cold sweat.

Just as Kuang Hu felt he was about to be crushed by that gaze, Chen Zheng spoke again.

"What you should really be worried about is not whether I can save her, but what kind of reward you can give me after I lend a hand. Or rather, what price you can offer!" Chen Zheng stated calmly.

His words exuded an overwhelming dominance, and their meaning could not be clearer. Now that he had decided to act, they would have to pay a price, regardless of the outcome.

At this declaration, both Kuang Hu and Kuang Nie felt a tremor in their hearts as sweat poured down their backs. They had indeed misunderstood their own position. The key point at the moment was not Chen Zheng's ability to heal, but whether they could bear the cost after he provided treatment. Although Chen Zheng was acting out of consideration for Huang Hua, their family was the ultimate beneficiary.

Realizing this, Kuang Nie said in a trembling voice, "Respected Lord Chen Zheng, if you are willing to lend your hand, I, Kuang Nie, am willing to offer the most precious medicinal herbs in the world, until you are completely satisfied!"

Kuang Hu said no more, standing to the side with his head bowed, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"Good."

Chen Zheng stared at them for a moment before withdrawing his gaze. The father and son breathed a sigh of relief, not daring to speak further or even meet his eyes, terrified of angering him.

"Brother! Thank you!" Huang Hua said gratefully.

Chen Zheng smiled faintly, his expression as gentle as a spring breeze—a stark contrast to the cold indifference he had shown Kuang Nie and his son. He said nothing more and walked straight to the bedside.

"Kuang Yuanyuan," Chen Zheng called out softly.

Her body trembled slightly, but she didn't respond.

Huang Hua hurriedly stepped forward and comforted her gently, "Yuan Yuan, this is Brother Zheng. He will surely cure you. Please, believe me!"

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