Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

Clearly, after taking the Blood Exchange Pill, he had regained consciousness, even if he hadn't fully recovered just yet.

He had heard everything that had happened in the room.

As the former Patriarch of the Liu family, his mind was crystal clear. He already knew who had used the Sky Demon Scorpion poison on him.

Liu Jianghe's expression turned grim.

Now that even Liu Tianxin had spoken, it was clear he could no longer refuse.

Liu Jianghe steeled himself and immediately plunged his hand into the liquid.

'Ye Chen himself said the Sky Demon Scorpion poison is practically extinct in this age,' Liu Jianghe thought. 'This so-called Precious Green Bamboo Leaf that can supposedly counteract it is most likely just something he made up on the spot to scare people.'

'The more I resist, the more suspicious I'll look!'

A glint in his eye, Liu Jianghe hesitated no more. He let his hand sink into the basin.

A warm sensation enveloped his hand. The verdant liquid rippled slightly, but there seemed to be no other change.

"Heh… I knew it!"

Seeing this, Liu Jianghe immediately laughed. "See? The color of the water hasn't changed. That's enough to prove the Sky Demon Scorpion poison has nothing to do with me, right?"

He couldn't help but feel annoyed with himself.

'If I hadn't been so wary of Master Ye's status, I would have thought of this sooner.'

However, although the liquid in the basin hadn't changed color, everyone in the room still had their eyes fixed on him.

Their gazes held a mixture of emotions: shock, confusion, bewilderment, indignation... and even pity and sympathy.

"You… What is the meaning of this?"

"Why is everyone looking at me?!"

Liu Jianghe was dumbfounded. He pulled his hand from the basin, a faint sense of unease creeping over him.

"Elder Liu, I imagine you have already determined who poisoned you, haven't you?" Ye Chen said, glancing coolly at Liu Jianghe.

"It is all thanks to Master Ye's help. Otherwise, who knows how much longer this scourge would have remained hidden in the Liu family…"

Liu Tianxin shook his head slightly, his tone filled with a somber air.

"Jianghe, the Liu family has never wronged you. Why would you do something like this?"

As Liu Tianxin spoke, the gazes of the Liu family members in the room instantly turned icy!

Liu Yuchan, in particular, had murder in his eyes, his fists clenched tightly!

The fact that his uncle had committed such a vicious act against his grandfather filled him with unbearable grief!

"This…"

Liu Jianghe was stunned.

Every gaze felt like a sharp needle, pricking his entire body. "Father, what do you mean by that?"

"What do I mean?"

Liu Tianxin let out a long sigh. "Things have already come to this. Do you really intend to keep up the act?"

"The Precious Green Bamboo Leaves that Master Ye spoke of naturally have no effect on the Sky Demon Scorpion poison. He said that merely to bait you into revealing yourself."

"I think the truth is perfectly clear now. It's obvious who administered the poison!"

The moment Liu Tianxin finished speaking, Liu Yuchan, unable to contain his fury, roared at Liu Jianghe, "Why did you poison Grandfather!"

"Uncle, what were you plotting?!"

He couldn't understand.

'Was Uncle trying to usurp the position of Patriarch of the Liu family?'

'But if that were the case, he should have plotted against my father, Liu Kunlun. Why would he target Liu Tianxin?'

The expression on Liu Jianghe's face flickered rapidly.

After a long silence, a cold smile suddenly spread across his face.

"I never thought… I never thought it would end with me being exposed."

"In the end, it was my own mistake… Master Ye, you have some truly impressive tricks!"

He said through gritted teeth, his gaze fixed darkly on Ye Chen.

Ye Chen simply replied with a calm expression, "What? You're not going to pretend anymore?"

"Pretend? Heh, there's no longer any need to pretend. Haven't you all already decided I'm the poisoner?"

Liu Jianghe sneered.

"Uncle, but why…?" Liu Yuchan clenched his fists, his voice thick with suppressed rage.

"Why? Yes, why indeed?"

Liu Jianghe's expression turned crazed. "He's lived to such a ripe old age, why can't he just let go and die peacefully? Why must he cling to life so stubbornly?"

"Since I've been exposed, I won't linger. Farewell!"

His figure blurred as he prepared to flee.

"Stay right where you are!"

As expected, Liu Tianxin made his move. His face was glacial, showing no mercy to his unworthy son as he struck out with his palm.

A powerful fluctuation of Spiritual Power swept forth. Though Liu Tianxin could no longer exert his Peak strength after being bedridden for so long, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. As a Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivator, the old patriarch's strike still carried a terrifying aura that seemed to make the entire room tremble.

"Old man, with your current strength, you can't stop me!"

Liu Jianghe turned indifferently. As his sleeves billowed, the aura of the Peak of Spiritual Sea Realm erupted from him, completely blocking Liu Tianxin's attack!

"Peak of Spiritual Sea Realm?"

"Uncle's strength is already on par with Father's?"

Liu Yuchan and Liu Yanran were secretly astonished.

Clearly, Liu Jianghe had been hiding his true strength.

Liu Tianxin's brow furrowed, and his expression turned grim.

Ordinarily, that single strike would have been enough to easily slam Liu Jianghe to the ground.

But now, he felt that his spirit was willing, but his flesh was weak.

"Hmph!"

"We shall meet again!"

Liu Jianghe took a step and shot toward the door.

But just then, Ye Chen made his move.

"In for a penny, in for a pound."

He sighed lightly and waved a hand. "You'd better stay."

'Since I've already helped the Liu family find the traitor, I might as well deal with him too.'

'It's a trivial matter, anyway. Won't take much effort at all.'

"Ye Chen, you—!"

Liu Jianghe's expression changed drastically. He never expected Ye Chen to insist on interfering in the Liu family's private affairs!

BANG!

With a dull thud, the aura around Liu Jianghe was shattered by the attack. He coughed up a mouthful of blood, falling from the air like a kite with a snapped string.

"Seize him, quickly!" Liu Yuchan immediately roared.

A group of Liu family guards swarmed forward, pinning Liu Jianghe firmly to the ground!

"Damn it…"

Liu Jianghe struggled to raise his head, his eyes fixed on Ye Chen in a death glare.

"Do you insist on making an enemy of me?" he snarled through gritted teeth.

"Could it be you have another ace up your sleeve?" Ye Chen asked with interest. "Why don't you tell us who planted you by Elder Liu's side to poison him."

Liu Jianghe gasped for breath, his eyes filled with malice. But before he could speak, his entire body suddenly convulsed, and a bloodcurdling scream escaped his lips.

A wisp of black smoke drifted out of his mouth.