Murong Yanran looked at the Ten Poisons Powder in front of her in despair. Drinking it meant submitting to the Wu Clan and becoming their slave. She was the Holy Maiden of the Gusu Clan. How could she do such a thing willingly?
She had originally wanted to end her life, but now even wanting to die was impossible, and besides, the higher one's cultivation level, the more afraid of death one becomes. She had already cultivated to the 7th star of the Core Formation stage; she was an incredible genius within her clan. How could she die like this?
The female captive from the Gusu tribe advised, "Holy Maiden, it's better to live a wretched life than to die. Even ants try to survive. The whole tribe has surrendered. Being a slave is worse than dying. Drink it!"
Murong Yanran hesitated for an hour before finally drinking the Ten Poisons Powder. However, she remained imprisoned in the dungeon, while Lin Caogen began cultivating in the main tent.
Mu Wanqing had urged him to cultivate diligently, and now that the overall situation was settled, they only needed to wait for the four-clan allied forces to start fighting amongst themselves before launching an attack.
After taking out the pile of colorful glass beads, Lin Caogen could sense that they contained a large amount of the five elements' power.
Using the Vajra Indestructible Divine Technique, the five elements transformed into gas and entered the pores of Lin Caogen's body, eventually being absorbed by every cell.
After three days and three nights, he finally cultivated the Vajra Indestructible Divine Technique, which was expected to have a hundred levels, to the first level.
Lin Caogen was radiating a faint golden light, as if his body could withstand a blow from a first-star Core Formation cultivator.
Driven by the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art, Lin Caogen's Golden Bell Shield technique also reached the seventh level. This meant that Lin Caogen's cultivation had also advanced to the 7th level of the Body Refinement stage.
It is blessed by the Vajra Indestructible Divine Mantra.
Lin Caogen's Golden Bell Cover technique is comparable to the Heavenly Rank.
It might even one day surpass the Heavenly Rank.
"Wu Changyu, how long has Murong Yanran been imprisoned?"
Wu Changyu said at the entrance of the dungeon, "Reporting to the strategist, it has been ten days and ten nights."
"Have you taken the Ten Poisons Powder?"
"Strategist, Murong Yanran considered it for an hour before taking it."
Lin Caogen smiled and said, "Okay, let's go see her."
The two walked into the dungeon and saw Murong Yanran tied to a cross. She looked haggard but still had her charm.
Ten days and ten nights of imprisonment had completely robbed Murong Yanran of her former arrogance. Her only wish now was to leave this dungeon and take a hot bath.
Lin Caogen walked up to her and touched Murong Yanran's tender face, which was slashed, and said, "Murong Yanran, your father has been killed by me, and your Gusu clan has surrendered. Are you willing to submit to me and serve me in the future?"
Murong Yanran smiled bitterly and said, "I have already taken the Ten Poisons Powder, and my life is in your hands. If I don't submit, what other way out do I have?"
Lin Caogen smiled, took out a bottle of essence, and applied it to Murong Yanran's face, saying, "This is a scar repair solution I personally formulated, called Ouya Essence! Apply it three times a day, and the scars will disappear on their own after a week!"
Murong Yanran was overjoyed. Her appearance was what she cared about most, and she was already ecstatic to hear that the scars on her face could disappear.
Lin Caogen took out another bottle of ointment and stuffed it into Murong Yanran's breasts, a move that made Murong Yanran blush with embarrassment.
"This is the Black Jade Rejuvenating Ointment that I developed myself. Your tendons in your hands and feet have been severed. You will recover in a month after applying this ointment."
Tears streamed down Murong Yanran's face as she said, "Yanran thanks Master!"
Lin Caogen then asked, "You really don't hate me, and you don't want to avenge your father?"
Murong Yanran shook her head and cried, "Ten days of imprisonment made me wish I were dead. Now that the entire Gusu clan has surrendered, we have all taken the Ten Poisons Powder and are already slaves of the Wu clan. How can we still have the thought of turning the tables and taking revenge?"
Lin Caogen nodded in satisfaction. The poisonous insects selected for the Ten Poisons Powder were raised by the Wu Clan themselves, and the corresponding ten poisonous flowers were also cultivated by the Wu Clan. They were very difficult to buy on the market.
To obtain the antidote, we need two things: first, the Wu Clan must provide the corresponding poisonous flowers; second, we need the appropriate formula. As a result, the entire Gusu Clan must obey the Wu Clan after taking the Ten Poisons Powder, otherwise, when the poison takes effect, they will suffer a fate worse than death!
When Murong Yanran took the Ten Poisons Powder, she was already utterly despondent. Now, hearing that her appearance and meridians could be restored, she only wished to use her cultivation and looks to win favor in the future, so that she could live a more carefree and comfortable life!
Instead of making futile struggles, it's better to bow your head and live happily.
Lin Caogen suddenly became stern and said, "Murong Yanran, once you have fully recovered in a month, I will send you to lead troops to attack Gusu City. We will definitely take it. Can you shoulder this important responsibility?"
Murong Yanran understood that this was her chance to shine. Now she had no way out and had to achieve something to win Lin Caogen's favor.
She nodded firmly and said, "Master, rest assured, once I recover, I will personally lead my troops to retake Suzhou City. At that time, I will make sure that you sit in the city."
Lin Caogen nodded and went to find Wu Meiniang.
Inside the tent, Bai Su and Wu Meiniang were both present. Wu Meiniang whispered, "Husband, you've been busy with official business these past few days, but you finally have time to come to my place today."
Lin Caogen smiled, pulled Wu Meiniang into his arms, and after playing with her for a moment, said seriously, "Meiniang, Susu, I have something important to ask you two today."
Seeing Lin Caogen's serious expression, Wu Meiniang thought she had done something wrong, so she quickly knelt down and said, "Husband, please speak. Meiniang will tell you everything she knows."
Bai Su also knelt down beside Wu Meiniang, waiting for Lin Caogen's question.
Lin Caogen picked up his teacup and said, "You two have been corresponding and discussing the Cloud Top Heavenly Palace. Now, tell me what exactly this Cloud Top Heavenly Palace is all about!"
Wu Meiniang breathed a sigh of relief; it turned out that this was what Lin Caogen wanted to ask about.
Mu Wanqing breathed in the fresh air outside the tent and saw Wu Changyu, asking, "Where is Lin Caogen?"
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