Chapter 1167: Stinky Kid Doesn't Play by Martial Ethics

A chill ran through her heart; it was over.

She had feared this situation would arise, but there was nothing she could do; she had to take this one chance.

Unfortunately, she lost the gamble.

It was predictable that Zu An would be killed by the creature's counterattack, and then the three of them would have little chance of escaping the pursuit.

Even if they managed to escape for the time being, the Scale-Mimic Death Worm, having learned its lesson, would not fall for such tricks again.

If it simply stayed hidden underground, who could harm it?

The scenario was clear: it would remain concealed in the earth, waiting for an opportunity, while they would be forced into passive defense, dealing with one ambush after another, until a single mistake led to them being devoured.

Yan Xuehen had clearly realized this too, and glared fiercely at Yun Jianyue: "What you taught was completely unreliable; you've gotten Zu An killed!"

Faced with her old rival's accusation, Yun Jianyue, for the first time, had no desire to retort. She simply watched the direction Zu An had gone with great tension.

Just then, the Scale-Mimic Death Worm moved, sharply turning and biting down on the spot where Zu An had been.

However, Zu An had already summoned the Great Wind and teleported several yards back, leaving a pile of bottles and jars in his place.

The Scale-Mimic Death Worm bit down, directly swallowing the bottles and jars.

Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue both frowned. Was Zu An trying to poison it?

They knew the Death Worm itself was highly venomous and possessed extreme resistance to poison. No ordinary poison could possibly harm it.

Yu Yanluo was even more worried, as she had personally witnessed the Poisonous Serpent Child being bitten to death by a Death Worm. At that time, the Poisonous Serpent Child was on the verge of death, and various potent toxins had no effect on the worm.

The Poisonous Serpent Child's mastery of poison was unparalleled, and the one that bit him was just an ordinary Death Worm. If even that couldn't be poisoned, how much less this more powerful mother worm?

No wonder the Death Worm, even though it detected the vials, didn't evade them and swallowed them directly. It probably thought it was eating supplements.

Just then, Zu An appeared beside the women, grabbed their hands, and ran frantically: "What are you staring at? Run!"

Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen were both startled, their pretty faces flushing slightly. Fortunately, in the darkness, no one could see them.

They quickly shook off Zu An's hands. Both had regained a certain level of cultivation, and with their Grandmaster foundations, their speed was not much slower than his.

Zu An didn't mind. He had been wondering how to take Yu Yanluo with them, and when he reached her side, his hands were free, so he simply pulled her along and ran.

Yan Xuehen noticed their actions and suddenly felt a pang of regret. However, she quickly came to her senses: "At our current speed, we probably won't escape the Death Worm's pursuit!"

As she spoke, she suddenly froze, because she unexpectedly saw that the Death Worm wasn't chasing them. Instead, it was thrashing wildly in place.

The group ran to a safe location before stopping. Yan Xuehen pressed him: "What kind of poison did you give that strange worm? Why does it seem to be showing signs of poisoning?"

Yu Yanluo also recounted the incident with the Poisonous Serpent Child, making the women even more curious.

Unfortunately, no matter how they pressed him, Zu An remained vague.

Finally, even Yun Jianyue grew a little angry: "Ah Zu, we are in the same boat now. We haven't hidden anything from you, so why are you hiding things from us?"

Yan Xuehen, for the first time, stood on the same side as her. Both had taught him their unique secret techniques, yet he wouldn't even tell them the truth about this.

Rage points from Yun Jianyue +100+100+100...

Rage points from Yan Xuehen +100+100+100...

Yu Yanluo explained on Zu An's behalf: "Please don't misunderstand, seniors. Ah Zu isn't like that. If he's not saying anything now, there must be a good reason, something he can't speak of."

Hearing her words, Yan Xuehen's expression grew even colder, and Yun Jianyue scoffed: "So you're the good one, and we're the bad ones?"

Yu Yanluo felt wronged. She had instinctively trusted Zu An and spoke up to explain, fearing he would be misunderstood, but ended up being seen by the two as a cunning woman.

Seeing the situation getting out of control, Zu An had no choice but to say, "I can tell you, but you can't get angry."

"Your medicine worked on the Death Worm, so why would we get angry?" Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen were both puzzled.

"Alright," Zu An finally said, "The medicines I just threw into its mouth were 'Bull's Milk,' 'Eighteen Degrees of Spring Breeze,' and 'Forget-Sorrow Water'..."

Yu Yanluo gasped, her cheeks immediately flushing. She had been a victim of "Bull's Milk" once, and recalling that experience, she wished for a hole to crawl into.

Yan Xuehen, meanwhile, looked bewildered: "What kind of medicines are those?"

Given her status and her aloof, icy demeanor, who would dare mention such medicines in her presence?

Yun Jianyue, despite her equally high status, was after all from the Demonic Sect and had seen all walks of life. Hearing this, she spat, "Those are all low-grade aphrodisiacs!"

"What?" Yan Xuehen was stunned too, a faint blush spreading across her translucent skin.

Rage points from Yan Xuehen +198+198+198...

Feeling her angry gaze, Zu An couldn't help but feel depressed.

Yun Jianyue's voice rang out again: "'Low-grade' isn't quite right. These are actually top-tier medicines in that field, hundreds or even thousands of times more potent than others of their kind... You scoundrel, with so many of these drugs on you, you really are a philanderer."

She felt somewhat fortunate. She had felt a bit guilty for cruelly breaking up the "lovers" earlier, but now she realized how right she had been. Otherwise, Honglei might have already fallen victim to him.

Zu An looked wronged: "I'm a victim too! Some bad people were using these drugs to harm others, and I bravely stepped in. These drugs are spoils of war I took from them."

Yun Jianyue gave a half-smile: "Quite the 'brave intervention'..."

Yan Xuehen, however, didn't detect anything unusual. She just said coldly, "If you had no ill intentions, why would you keep these medicines on you? A true gentleman would have destroyed them long ago."

Zu An said seriously, "Grandmaster, how can you ask such a childish question? Your Divine Snowfall Sword, and the cultivation techniques of those demonic figures in the martial world, can all kill people. Why then is there a distinction between good and evil?"

Yan Xuehen instinctively replied, "Of course, it depends on the user and their purpose. That's why there's a distinction between good and evil."

"So, ultimately, it still depends on the person using it," Zu An replied. "Medicines can be used to harm, but naturally, they can also be used to save lives."

Yan Xuehen scoffed, "How can such filthy medicine be used to save people!"

Zu An gave her a strange look: "Didn't I just use it to save you all?"

Yan Xuehen was momentarily speechless. She knew he was quibbling, but she couldn't find a retort.

At this moment, Yu Yanluo asked curiously, "Ah Zu, the Poisonous Serpent Child used all sorts of poisons, but none of them worked. Why did your medicines work?"

"It should be said that these aren't poisons. They simply amplify a creature's most primal desires by hundreds or thousands of times," Zu An explained with a smile. "The Poisonous Serpent Child was at death's door then, and naturally, he instinctively used poisons. He wouldn't have thought that these kinds of medicines would have such a miraculous effect."

"I remembered that the Scale-Mimic Death Worm was a female worm, so I thought, since it's female, these medicines might be useful. I gave it a try, and it looks like they really did work."

Yun Jianyue exclaimed, "You really are quick-witted, kid! I thought you were finished, but you actually managed to come up with such a devious method at that critical moment."

Zu An looked at her: "Speaking of which, I have to thank you. You told me to be aware that the Star-Shattering Profound Seal had a chance of failing and that I needed to be mentally prepared. That's why I came up with a second plan."

Yun Jianyue opened her mouth, her expression incredibly complex. She had only said that casually, never expecting him to actually put it into practice.

No wonder he, despite his unremarkable cultivation level throughout his journey, always managed to escape danger and ultimately grew stronger and stronger. Honglei's discerning eye was indeed sharp, but unfortunately, the Disciple of the Ice Stone Woman stole the show. It infuriated her!

Hearing strange cries and various commotions from a distance, Zu An said, "It should be reaching its climax over there. Let's go take a look now. The effects of those medicines might not last long on such a massive body!"

The women's faces collectively flushed. If it were humans, they would likely refuse to go, but for a worm, they had no reservations.

Soon, the group followed the sounds to a large, open area. Seeing the scene before them, everyone was wide-eyed in astonishment.

Inside, there were countless Death Worms, though the others were much smaller in size.

They were all coiled around the mother worm, seemingly engaged in a grand harmony of life.

Many other Death Worms lay motionless on the ground nearby, as if completely drained.

Their scales shimmered with iridescent light under the faint illumination, making the atmosphere in the area even more bizarre.