Chapter 0242 – Cliffside Showdown – Absolute Returns

“Not yet.” A hint of viciousness flashed in Jian Wuyang’s eyes.

Marble looked straight into Jian Wuyang’s eyes and said sternly, ”Are you crazy? The second prince has already released words to compete for the position of Sect Master in an honorable manner, if you harm him with poison, you will only lose everyone’s support! Whether it’s those demonic fathers or the congregation underneath, they will no longer embrace you!”

Jian Wuyang looked down at the porcelain vase in his hand and muttered, “So …… I was thinking about using it on myself ……”

“Pop!”

The sound of a crisp slap echoed through the valley.

Jian Wuyang covered his cheeks and looked at Marble in disbelief. How could he not expect that Marble would dare to hit him?

Marble held out his palm and said coldly, “Give it to me.”

An icy aura emanated from Marble, intertwining with the golden glow of his body, making it particularly eerie.

This was the first time Jian Wuyang had seen Marble angry.

“Give it to me!” Marble roared again.

Jian Wuyang was shocked by Marble’s aura and obediently handed over the porcelain bottle.

Marble took the porcelain bottle, uncorked it, and poured all the liquid inside into the cliff below, then casually threw the bottle down as well.

The two just stood there in silence, neither one speaking.

“This is the first time I’ve been slapped.” Jian Wuyang was the first to break the silence.

“It’s also the first time I’ve ever beaten the Bishop’s son.” Marble said lightly.

Jian Wuyang had always viewed himself highly, and Marble originally thought that he would burst into a rage, but he didn’t expect him to be so calm. Perhaps it was because, he knew how stupid his behavior was just now.

“That bottle of poison is very expensive ……,” Jian Wuyang said with some heartache.

“The time you’ve wasted is more valuable.” Marble said unflinchingly.

The corner of Jian Wuyang’s mouth finally revealed a hint of a smile. All along, he had been used to speaking to Marble with a condescending stance, and at this moment, he finally put down his stance and leveled his eyes with Marble.

“You look up at the sky.” Marble said.

Jian Wuyang lifted his head, taking his gaze away from the distant Sky Demon God Sect complex and looking towards the vast and boundless sky.

“If you want to become a qualified leader, you must first overcome your inner fears and insecurities. The Second Prince is like an unstoppable hurricane, and you, be an indestructible rock, so that no storm can shake you in the slightest!” Marble said in a deep voice.

A flicker of struggle flashed in Jian Wuyang’s eyes, which eventually turned into a piece of determination. Marble’s words had touched him deeply.

Yeah, Marble was the only one, from start to finish, who was on his side.

“I’m just a small stone on the side of the road that can’t withstand any wind or rain. It’s better for you to go and assist Wuji, he needs you more than I do and knows how to cherish your contribution.” Jian Wuyang laughed at himself.

“Because of this, it is all the more important for me to stay and help you. It is my duty to care for the weak and help them. Just like I’m trying to understand you right now.” Marble said sincerely.

Jian Wuyang’s heart warmed.

He remembered what he had once said to Jian Wuji:

“Don’t think that those Demon Elders really treat you as a friend, they’re just using you! When you lose your utilization value, they will abandon you without hesitation!”

It had always been his caution not to trust anyone so easily.

“Why did you choose me?” Jian Wuyang asked.

A breeze blew by, and the two men’s clothes swayed in the wind.

“Maybe it’s because, well, I like you better.” Marble chuckled.

Jian Wuyang didn’t laugh.

He knew that it was Marble who stood in front of him when his life was in a desperate situation and used his not-so-tall frame to shield him from the wind and rain.

“I’ll go first.” Marble finished and turned to leave.

“Marble.” Jian Wuyang suddenly called out to him.

“What’s wrong?” Marble looked back at him, puzzled.

“Actually …… that bottle of poison is fake. It was a sacred medicine for healing wounds that was refined by Elder Ma Yi, and I didn’t even think about killing myself.”

“I know.” Marble said with a smile.

“You know?” Jian Wuyang asked in surprise.

Marble pulled an identical porcelain vial out of his pocket, “Because I have a bottle here too.”

“So you still hit me?”

Marble smiled shyly, “Missing this opportunity will make it hard to hit you later.”

With that, Marble turned away without looking back.

Jian Wuyang looked at Marble’s back and couldn’t help but smile.

He stood up and raised his head, looking out into the vast sky.

“Maybe I’ll actually lose ……”

But so what?

At the very least, he’s going to fight until the end!

At this moment, Jian Wuyang’s heart was filled with fighting spirit, and he was sure that he would not have any more nightmares tonight.