BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM

Chapter 455: Fire Poison!

Chapter 455: Fire Poison!

Chapter 455: Fire Poison!

"Senior Sister Xian'er, Master said that while the energy in that place is incredibly pure, it contains a significant amount of fire poison. Your physique happens to restrain this fire poison, so Master instructed me to let you go there alone to absorb it..."

As Han Yue spoke, she even mentioned the location at the bottom of the blood pool, the spatial barrier set up by the Gold-Devouring Mouse Clan, and how their clan leader had accumulated injuries over time due to the fire poison.

"I feel like Master has been here before," Nalan Yanran murmured softly.

It wasn’t just her. At this moment, even Xiao Yi Xian and the others felt that everything was so meticulously described that it seemed as though Gu He had experienced it personally. Otherwise, how could he provide such detailed instructions?

"Master is immensely capable, so it’s no surprise that he’s thoroughly informed about this place!" Xiao Yi Xian said with a smile. Most of Gu He's instructions revolved around her, making her very pleased.

Moreover, this kind of treasure and opportunity left Han Yue and Nalan Yanran without even a reason to feel "jealous," as only Xiao Yi Xian could ignore and refine the fire poison completely.

...

Not long after, Xiao Yi Xian and her group could clearly see the midway point of Tianmu Mountain.

Halfway up Tianmu Mountain was an exceptionally spacious platform, constructed neatly with rocks. At the edge of the platform was a stone stairway leading directly to the mountain's summit. However, at the moment, the stone steps were guarded by humanoid, mouse-headed Gold-Devouring Mice.

On the platform, outside the stone steps, stood a short old man whose eyes sparkled with sharpness as he stared at the approaching Xiao Yi Xian and her group.

Beside this short old man was the lecherous elder, Jin Gu, who had appeared in the maze earlier, along with two enormous, dark-gold-haired giant mice. These two Gold-Devouring Mice were significantly larger than average, and their eyes gleamed with a sharp intelligence rivaling that of humans.

Both of these Gold-Devouring Mice were clearly at the sixth tier. They were likely candidates to enter the Tianshan Blood Pool this time. If they broke through to the Dou Ancestor stage and survived their tribulations, they could take on human forms and become core members of the Gold-Devouring Mouse Clan.

The lecherous elder glanced at the group landing on the platform and turned to Jin Gu. "Jin Gu, are these the human girls you mentioned earlier?"

"Yes, the one leading them—I couldn’t even discern her strength. But I’m certain she’s already reached the Dou Ancestor stage!" Jin Gu nodded at the old man’s question.

"Achieving the Dou Ancestor stage at such a young age—these individuals must have extraordinary backgrounds!" the old man sighed in amazement.

The next moment, Xiao Yi Xian’s group had bypassed the humanoid, mouse-headed guards of the Gold-Devouring Mouse Clan and landed directly on the platform, stopping only two meters away from the short old man.

Seeing this, the old man turned his gaze toward Xiao Yi Xian’s group and spoke slowly, "I am Jin Shi, the clan leader of the Gold-Devouring Mouse Clan. Since you’ve managed to get here so quickly, you must be extraordinary. You should also know the rules of Tianmu Mountain: only after the allotted time and passing the checkpoints we’ve set can you compete for the remaining eight spots."

"Wait for that bunch behind us?" Xiao Yi Xian frowned slightly at Jin Shi's words.

Noticing Xiao Yi Xian’s displeased expression, Jin Shi surprisingly smiled and explained calmly, "Miss, please don’t be impatient. The energy tide hasn’t yet reached its peak. Even if you go up now, it will be futile."

Han Yue was inwardly astonished at Jin Shi’s attitude toward Xiao Yi Xian.

Han Yue had heard of Jin Shi's reputation. During the great battle for the Tianshan Blood Pool years ago, this old man had displayed unparalleled power. Even Tian Leizi, the master of the Wind Thunder North Pavilion and a veteran powerhouse, failed to defeat him. This alone demonstrated Jin Shi's formidable strength.

Yet now, Jin Shi was speaking to Xiao Yi Xian with such a respectful and humble demeanor, without any airs of seniority. In this moment, Han Yue finally understood the magnitude of the power Xiao Yi Xian possessed.

"Even Second Senior Sister's strength is so terrifying. I can’t imagine how powerful that elusive Senior Brother must be!" Han Yue mused distractedly to herself.

"Clan Leader Jin Shi, since the Tianshan Blood Pool will take some time before the energy reaches its peak, let us first tackle the checkpoints and secure those spots," Xiao Yi Xian said earnestly to Jin Shi.

Hearing this, both Jin Shi and Jin Gu looked troubled.

"Miss, tackling the checkpoints is part of the agreed-upon rules. We must wait until most participants arrive to ensure fairness. If you proceed ahead of time, it may be seen as unjust," Jin Shi explained patiently.

"What’s unfair about it? We arrived here first and are ready to face the challenges. Naturally, we meet the qualifications," Xiao Yi Xian replied with a firmer tone.

Sigh!

Jin Shi let out a heavy sigh. He knew there was no reasoning with Xiao Yi Xian.

"If you insist on proceeding now, you disregard the agreement established by all the factions and show no regard for the Gold-Devouring Mouse Clan," Jin Shi said, his tone finally tinged with irritation.

"Old man, even if those others arrive, if my sect decides not to let them into the Tianshan Blood Pool, no one can enter!" Xiao Yi Xian countered nonchalantly. "Besides, with your current state of injuries and weakened body, I doubt you could stop me."

"You can truly discern my injuries?" Jin Shi’s gaze sharpened as he stared intently at Xiao Yi Xian, his voice laced with suspicion. "Could it be that you’re a top-tier alchemist?"

Jin Shi’s skepticism was understandable. Even elite sixth-tier alchemists couldn’t detect his internal injuries. Could this seemingly seventeen- or eighteen-year-old girl surpass that level?

"That’s none of your concern," Xiao Yi Xian replied indifferently. She certainly wouldn’t admit that it wasn’t her observation but rather information passed down from Gu He to Han Yue and then to her.

Xiao Yi Xian’s haughty demeanor made Jin Shi somewhat believe her claims, elevating his evaluation of her even further.

"Miss, regardless of the situation, I cannot allow an early challenge to the checkpoints. It’s not just my decision; the rules are in place. If I violate them, other factions will not stand for it. It could lead to a unified assault on my clan," Jin Shi said bitterly. The Gold-Devouring Mouse Clan had already suffered a crushing defeat in the past. Now, they merely survived in the gaps of the major factions’ power struggles.

(End of Chapter)

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