Chapter 186 Hypocrites are hard to guard against
As an Outer Disciple, Shen Xiao originally did not possess such potent toxic liquids; however, he obtained this bottle from Elder Fu Du, whose toxic concoction filled him with pride and satisfaction.
After the first round of the Outer Sect Competition, Fu Du took the initiative to visit Shen Xiao and gave him this bottle of toxic liquid. Clearly, Fu Du’s target was not the Ling Wan, but the youth named Yun Xiao.
Perhaps even Fu Du had not anticipated that Shen Xiao would use this bottle of toxic liquid during his fight with a chubby boy at the Late Stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm, which disrupted his plans somewhat.
However, Fu Du, being a secretive man, did not show any emotion in front of the crowd, and he even intended to disassociate himself from this bottle of toxic liquid.
If outsiders were to find out that a dignified Inner Sect Second Elder resorted to such cunning schemes against an Outer Disciple, even the Sect Leader of Jade Pot Sect might not protect him anymore.
Fu Du’s conspiracies and tricks could only be carried out in the dark and would never be brought out into the open. Even if the Sect Leader and Great Elder were fully aware of his actions, without evidence, there was nothing they could do about Fu Du.
On the arena, Shen Xiao, driven by a malicious desire to strike while his opponent was down, aggressively pounced towards Ling Wan. From his demeanor, everyone understood what he intended to do.
"This Shen Xiao, isn’t his nature too ruthless? Even after Ling Wan conceded defeat, he still wants to strike a killing blow!"
This was the prevailing thought among most people present. Although they did not have a close relationship with Ling Wan, they could empathize—wondering what they would feel if they were in Ling Wan’s situation.
However, this was the arena of the Outer Sect Competition, and outsiders were strictly forbidden from interfering with the duel, so even though these Outer Sect prodigies disapproved of Shen Xiao’s actions, none voiced their displeasure on behalf of Ling Wan.