Huang Rong from The Return of the Condor Heroes: Brother Jing, let's get a divorce.

Inside the ancient tomb's stone chamber, a chilling atmosphere pervaded the air.

Yang Guo carried Xiaolongnu back to the cold jade bed, but her body was burning hot to the touch. The poison of the Ice Soul Silver Needle was extremely potent, and the extreme yin coldness of the cold jade bed not only failed to suppress the poisonous fire, but instead agitated the poisonous gas to run rampant throughout her meridians.

Little Dragon Girl's eyes were tightly closed, her long eyelashes trembled incessantly, and her cheeks were flushed with a dark purple hue.

"Sister Long, wake up!" Yang Guo held her hand and felt that his palm was slippery and covered in cold sweat.

He tried to channel the internal energy from the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing and Bone Strengthening) chapter of the Nine Yin Manual into Xiaolongnu's body. Although this internal energy was pure, it could only protect her heart meridian; it was utterly ineffective against the deadly poison that had penetrated deep into her bones.

Whenever internal energy touched that black energy, it vanished instantly, like a clay ox sinking into the sea.

Yang Guo was extremely anxious; he had never encountered such a situation even in his two lifetimes.

He could only call out Xiaolongnu's name again and again, hoping that she wouldn't fall asleep.

At the same time, he spared no effort in channeling true energy into Xiaolongnu's body.

It seemed as if they had heard Yang Guo's shout.

Xiaolongnu slightly opened her eyes, her voice weak, "It's useless... the Ice Soul Silver Needles... they kill instantly upon contact with blood... without my senior sister's unique antidote, even a god couldn't save me..."

Yang Guo was overjoyed to see Xiaolongnu wake up.

Hearing her words, his heart ached again, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "I'll go and capture that she-devil!"

"Don't go..." Little Dragon Girl grabbed his wrist with her hand, her fingertips icy cold. "That one finger strike... exhausted your true energy... Going now would just be suicide..."

Yang Guo looked at her bloodless face and felt extremely anxious.

Li Mochou has already escaped, her whereabouts unknown. Even if he catches up, in his current state, let alone forcing her to reveal the antidote, he'd probably just be handing himself over to the wolves.

What should we do? Are we just going to stand by and watch Sister Long die?

Yang Guo suddenly stood up and paced back and forth in the narrow stone chamber. His mind raced, countless ideas popped up, only to be rejected one by one.

Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Nine-Turn Life-Reversing Pill!

Yin Zhiping has one last one!

Although this medicine is a treasure of the Quanzhen Sect, and can enhance internal strength after consumption, its most important function is to revive the dead and heal the bones.

Otherwise, why would it be called the Nine-Turn Reversal Pill?

It means that as long as there is still a breath left, one can be brought back to life, and it also has the miraculous effect of detoxification.

only……

Yang Guo frowned. That pill was Yin Zhiping's last bargaining chip. According to the agreement, he had to wait until the night of the full moon tomorrow, and only after he invited Sister Long out, would Yin Zhiping hand over the pill.

If we ask for it now, I'm afraid that stinky Taoist priest might have ill intentions.

Although Yin Zhiping appears respectable, he is actually quite cunning and won't act until he sees a benefit. If he knew that Sister Long was critically poisoned, he wouldn't just refuse to give her the medicine; he might even take advantage of her misfortune and kick her while she's down.

Yang Guo looked at Xiaolongnu groaning in pain on the cold jade bed, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.

But there was no better way at the moment.

If the Taoist priest knows what's good for him, he'll obediently hand over the elixir. If he doesn't...

Yang Guo's knuckles were white from clenching his fists; he wouldn't mind giving him a tap with his finger when the time came.

Even if we can't explain this to the Quanzhen Sect, we can't just stand by and watch Sister Long die.

"Sister Long, wait for me." Yang Guo leaned down and whispered in Xiaolongnu's ear, "I'll be right back, I'll definitely be able to save you."

Xiaolongnu's consciousness was already somewhat blurred; she only instinctively clutched at his clothes, murmuring, "Don't go... Guo'er..."

Yang Guo hardened his heart, gently pried open her fingers, tucked the blanket in, turned around and strode out of the stone chamber.

……

Within the Quanzhen School.

It was nearly dusk, and the setting sun was like blood.

Yang Guo sped along without daring to stop for a moment. Although his internal energy was exhausted, he relied on a stubborn will to keep going and flew through the forest.

Soon, they arrived at Yin Zhiping's residence.

Yang Guo took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, put on a panicked and helpless expression, and stumbled inside.

"Master! Master, save me!"

Yin Zhiping was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, resting when he heard the shout. He suddenly opened his eyes and saw Yang Guo, dressed in rags and covered in sweat. He couldn't help but frown.

"What a flustered and disorderly manner!" Yin Zhiping flicked his whisk and said in a deep voice, "Tomorrow is the agreed date, what are you doing here today?"

Yang Guo fell to his knees with a thud, tears streaming down his face: "Master, something terrible has happened! Li Mochou... Li Mochou has stormed into the Ancient Tomb!"

"What?" Yin Zhiping's expression changed drastically, and he abruptly stood up. "Li Mochou? The Red Serpent Fairy?"

"It was that female demon!" Yang Guo cried, snot and tears streaming down his face. "She wanted to steal the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra and drive Miss Long out of the Ancient Tomb. Miss Long was hit by that female demon's Ice Soul Silver Needle while protecting me, and now... now she's dying!"

Yin Zhiping swayed, his face showing anxiety: "You said Miss Long has been poisoned? How are her injuries?"

"Master, her life hangs by a thread!" Yang Guo crawled two steps on his knees and hugged Yin Zhiping's leg. "If Miss Long dies, all our previous plans will be ruined! Master, where is your Nine-Turn Life-Reversing Pill? Quickly, take it out and save Miss Long!"

A hint of hesitation flashed in Yin Zhiping's eyes.

This Nine-Turn Reversal Pill is extremely precious. Yang Guo has already taken two of them, and this one is his last resort.

"This..." Yin Zhiping hesitated, "This medicine is a supreme treasure of the Quanzhen Sect, how can it be shown to others so easily? Besides, the Ice Soul Silver Needle is extremely poisonous, this medicine may not be effective..."

"Master!" Yang Guo suddenly looked up, his eyes bloodshot. "Miss Long is the one you've been longing for day and night! Are you really going to just watch her die? If you save Miss Long, that will be a life-saving grace! She will definitely be extremely grateful to you, and it's not impossible that she will repay you with her body!"

These words struck right at Yin Zhiping's weak spot.

Yin Zhiping was torn between his inner thoughts and his own. After a moment, he finally gritted his teeth and took out an exquisite jade bottle from his pocket.

"So be it!" Yin Zhiping sighed. "For Miss Long's sake, I will give up this precious medicine."

A flash of wild joy appeared in Yang Guo's eyes, and he reached out to take it.

Unexpectedly, Yin Zhiping flipped his wrist and took the jade bottle back.

"Wait a minute." Yin Zhiping stared at Yang Guo, his eyes gleaming. "I can give you the medicine, but I must personally feed it to Miss Long."

Yang Guo's heart skipped a beat.

That old lecher was definitely up to no good!

If he were to enter the ancient tomb and see Sister Long in such a weak state, who knows what kind of beastly things he might do.

"Master, this... isn't it inconvenient?" Yang Guo forced a smile. "The ancient tomb is heavily guarded, and outsiders are not allowed to enter. Besides, Li Mochou is still lingering nearby. What if we run into her..."

"Hmph! I am a disciple of the Quanzhen Sect, why would I be afraid of that female demon?" Yin Zhiping sneered. "Besides, saving lives is urgent, who cares about rules? If you don't lead the way, you can forget about taking this medicine!"

As he spoke, Yin Zhiping made a gesture as if to put the jade bottle back into his bosom.

Yang Guo felt a sudden surge of murderous intent.

Since you're so ungrateful, don't blame your apprentice for being ruthless!

"Since Master insists on this, then your disciple has no choice but to..." Yang Guo slowly stood up, head bowed, his voice turning somewhat cold, "to send Master on his way."