"What???"
Zhou Bai was stunned.
"I told you to eat the poison, or else, heads will roll."
At this point, without Chen Anlin saying anything, everyone around could see that the powdery substance was suspicious. If it were something normal, why would Zhou Bai be afraid to eat it?
Zhou Bai panicked and quickly said, "I don't dare to eat it."
You don't dare, huh? Then tell me the truth—who instructed you? If you honestly confess, I can guarantee that you won't be held accountable!
Zhou Bai was just a minor character; Chen Anlin wasn't interested in him. What he wanted was to strike at Ye Hao.
Zhou Bai's eyes flickered. He was indeed loyal to Ye Hao, but that loyalty was based on the possibility of achieving immortality. When faced with real danger to his life, this half-hearted person suddenly lost his nerve.
Especially as he felt Chen Anlin's grip on his shoulder tightening. If he didn't express himself soon, he might really die here.
"Zhou Bai, don't say anything reckless!" Ye Hao shouted in panic upon witnessing this scene.
He quickly turned to Chen Anlin and said, "Chen Anlin, stop pressuring him."
"Pressuring him? So you know what this package contains?" Chen Anlin teased while holding the packet of powder.
"How outrageous! Ye Hao, you actually want to poison my daughter!" Zhao Chunlan angrily pointed at Ye Hao and scolded.
"Mom, I didn't—" Ye Hao hurriedly explained.
"Then why are you defending Zhou Bai? Also, how did you know this powder was problematic?" Su Menghan questioned.
"I don't know! I just—" Ye Hao stammered, too flustered to speak coherently.
Zhou Bai's shoulder grew increasingly painful; his face turned bitter as he finally blurted out, "I’ll tell you! It was Ye Hao who instructed me!"
Instantly, an uproar erupted around them.
I found Ye Hao to be despicable; he truly is not a good person! He poisoned his fiancée's sister—how could he be so malicious? Is he plotting something against Miss Su Menghan?
In an instant, whispers filled the air, and the people around looked at Ye Hao with disdain.
"This isn't true; it's all a conspiracy, a scheme!" Ye Hao insisted repeatedly.
"Why do you listen to him?" Chen Anlin continued to question Zhou Bai.
Zhou Bai hesitated once more.
"Zhou Bai, I advise you not to speak carelessly; otherwise, you will face endless pursuit!" At that moment, Ye Hao's eyes were filled with cold indifference.
When he mentioned endless pursuit, he was naturally referring to the assassination orders from the Seeking Immortals Sect. Once a traitor appeared within the sect, they would face relentless hunting down, and their entire family would be wiped out!
However, Zhou Bai was just one person. If he spoke the truth, he might be hunted down and killed. But if he remained silent, he would die right then and there. Thus, this choice seemed easy to resolve.
"Zhou Bai, tell the truth. I, Chen Anlin, guarantee that I won't lay a hand on you and will offer a generous reward." Chen Anlin took out a bottle of elixir.
Zhou Bai's heart stirred as he looked at Ye Hao and said, "Ye Hao, it’s the Seeking Immortals Sect—"
Whoosh!
Suddenly, Ye Hao launched an attack on Zhou Bai.
"Seeking death!" Chen Anlin's gaze turned icy; how dare he act in front of him? Wasn’t that akin to flaunting a sword before Guan Yu?
Boom!
Chen Anlin had a higher cultivation level and struck down on Ye Hao's hand.
Yet from Ye Hao's palm surged a wave of spiritual energy as he sneered, "Useless! I possess spiritual power; it’s impossible for me to lose!"
Before he could finish his words, he was stunned to discover that Chen Anlin also unleashed a surge of spiritual energy. Given that Chen Anlin's cultivation was higher, he was no match for him in this situation.
Chen Anlin's power came from the energy stored within his Qi bag. All this time, even when facing the wolf pack, he had not used it. But this time, he was up against the Child of Destiny.
Boom!
Ye Hao was sent flying like a kite with its string cut.
"Kill him," Chen Anlin ordered decisively.
Immediately, a group of capable guests rushed toward Ye Hao.
Panic surged in Ye Hao's heart as he tried to struggle, but it felt as if his ribs had been broken. His body lacked the strength to fly far, and a wave of fury welled up inside him.
Damn it! I won't lose! I refuse to!
Bang!
Ye Hao crashed heavily to the ground. It seemed he had no choice but to use the item his father had given him.
Suddenly, he took out a red triangular flag. This was an array flag that contained a large amount of spiritual energy. It was a one-time use item that could instantly enhance his strength.
Of course, he knew that merely enhancing his strength wouldn't be enough; there were too many people here, and Chen Anlin was peculiar—he also possessed spiritual energy. Thus, defeating him seemed impossible; escape was his only option.
"Ye Hao, are you okay?"
Suddenly, he heard Su Bingyu's voice from behind him.
Bingyu! Hearing his fiancée's concern made Ye Hao immensely happy. He quickly replied, "Don't worry about me! I'm fine. How about I take you away?"
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