Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

"What's going on? Qianfan, what happened to you?"

When Ye Wanyu and the others brought Lu Qianfan before Lu Dingyuan.

Upon seeing his most treasured grandson in such a state, Lu Dingyuan's expression changed instantly.

"It's like this, Grandpa Lu..."

Ye Wanyu began to explain.

When she mentioned that Yang Xiao demanded Lu Qianfan kill her in exchange for the antidote, Wang Tianyi deliberately glanced at Lu Dingyuan's expression.

What he saw was rather unexpected.

'Huh, not a hint of killing intent? Could it be that in Lu Dingyuan's heart, Miss Wanyu is truly more important than his own grandson?'

Wang Tianyi found it hard to believe.

What kind of person was Lu Dingyuan?

He thought he had a very clear read on him. The man appeared selfless and devoted to the public good on the surface, but in reality, he was selfish to the core.

Back then, many old comrades had fled here with Lu Dingyuan, hundreds of them. But in the end, all those who could have rivaled him either died or disappeared for one reason or another.

The only ones left were those who couldn't compete with him and were obedient.

People like himself.

Therefore, Wang Tianyi had every reason to believe that to save his precious grandson, Lu Dingyuan would likely strike at Ye Wanyu without a moment's hesitation.

But now, the man didn't seem to have any such intention.

Doubt began to creep into Wang Tianyi's mind.

He even started to wonder if he had misjudged Lu Dingyuan. Perhaps the man did have his limits after all. For example, maybe he was truly loyal to the Ye Family. Was that why he would act ruthlessly toward his old comrades, but not toward a member of the Ye Family?

'In any case, Miss Wanyu's life should be safe for now.'

Wang Tianyi, who knew Lu Dingyuan's temperament well, thought to himself.

Just then, he heard Lu Dingyuan speak: "This matter has frightened Miss Wanyu! I will take Qianfan for treatment first. If it truly doesn't work, we can only blame his poor fate. However, as for the one who poisoned him, I will tear him to pieces!"

As he spoke, a terrifying aura emanated from Lu Dingyuan.

Clearly, his words reflected his true thoughts.

This moved Ye Wanyu even more.

"Grandpa Lu, if there's really no other way, then I can go to that man and trick him into giving me the antidote."

Hearing this, Lu Dingyuan's brow twitched, and he looked over.

"What method do you have in mind, Miss Wanyu?"

If there was no other option, he had already prepared himself to sacrifice his grandson for Ye Wanyu. But if there really was a way, Lu Dingyuan was still unwilling to give up on his grandson's life.

Over the years, although he, Lu Dingyuan, had many women, he only had one son, who eventually died.

Leaving him with only this one grandson.

To just die like this...

...he was still quite reluctant to let him go.

So, upon hearing that Ye Wanyu seemed to have a plan, he couldn't help but ask.

"Grandpa Lu, please try to treat him first. If you really can't neutralize Brother Lu's poison, I will do my absolute best to help him."

But Ye Wanyu didn't want to elaborate.

Because her methods were not exactly proper.

Lu Dingyuan glanced at her but ultimately said nothing more.

He picked up Lu Qianfan and entered the secret chamber.

He began to treat Lu Qianfan's poison.

But was the poison administered by Yang Xiao really so easy to cure?

It would have been better if he hadn't tried to neutralize it rashly.

But the moment he did...

...Lu Qianfan, who had already fainted, was instantly wracked by the poison again. The excruciating pain jolted him awake, and his tragic wails were so loud they could be heard even outside.

Keep in mind, this was a secret chamber with excellent soundproofing.

Yet the sound still carried through.

This showed just how loud his cries were.

"It seems Grandpa Lu can't cure Brother Lu."

Ye Wanyu frowned.

An idea struck Wang Tianyi. He stepped forward and said, "Miss Wanyu, you mentioned earlier you had a way to trick him into giving you the antidote. May I ask what that is?"

Ye Wanyu glanced at him.

"Please forgive me, Grandpa Wang. This matter is rather private, and it's not convenient to explain. However, I will give it my all. By the way, could I trouble you to explain things to Grandpa Lu? The poison affecting Brother Lu is too vicious. I'm going to get the antidote for him now."

After speaking, Ye Wanyu left alone.

And watching her leave...

...Wang Tianyi didn't stop her.

Because this was what he wanted as well. Although Lu Dingyuan hadn't seemed inclined to harm Ye Wanyu earlier, what if he changed his mind after seeing his grandson's miserable state?

It was clearly dangerous for her to stay any longer.

On the other hand, there was Yang Xiao's side.

He could tell that although Miss Wanyu was determined to kill Yang Xiao, the youth named Yang Xiao seemed to have some sort of problem; he showed no signs of having any cultivation whatsoever.

Even if he had many methods and could kill without a trace, Miss Wanyu's sister, Miss Ye Wanqing, was there. For her sake, Yang Xiao would most likely not truly harm Miss Wanyu.

Comparatively, that place was safer for Miss Wanyu.

However, safe or not, it wouldn't do for her to be without protection.

Wang Tianyi immediately glanced at the middle-aged man with the surname Liu.

"Shangwu, protect Miss Wanyu from the shadows. She and her sister are the last two descendants of the Ye Family. Nothing can happen to her, do you understand?"

Liu Shangwu nodded and strode after her.

Wang Tianyi had great trust in Liu Shangwu.

Although he seemed wooden and was a martial arts fanatic, he was always meticulous when he handled matters, and he simply didn't like to show off.

This was why people often thought he was a bit dim-witted.

But his true abilities...

...others might not know, but he, Wang Tianyi, knew them very well.

With him there.

Ye Wanyu's safety would be greatly assured.

The result might even be better than if he went himself.

After arranging all this, Wang Tianyi didn't leave. He still had to wait for Lu Dingyuan to emerge from his seclusion.

But it was very clear.

The cries from inside were growing louder and louder.

Lu Dingyuan was using every method at his disposal to save his grandson.

But the result was that things were only getting worse.

In the end, he even used his ancestral Secret Technique, but to no avail. He could only watch as Lu Qianfan fainted from the pain once more.

Seeing his only, and most precious, grandson in such a miserable state.

And just as Wang Tianyi had suspected, for a fleeting moment, Lu Dingyuan truly did consider trading Ye Wanyu's life for the antidote.

But in the end, he rejected the idea.

Because to him, Ye Wanyu was more important, more valuable, than his own grandson.

'Looks like I'll have to personally pay a visit to the one who administered the poison.'

With that thought...

Lu Dingyuan left the secret chamber.

However, in his attempt to cure Lu Qianfan, he had already spent the better part of half a day inside.

So, by the time he came out...

...Ye Wanyu had already quietly set foot within the borders of the Fire Cloud Mountain Mine.

A plan she had been contemplating for a long time.

This time, it was finally, truly, about to begin.