Chapter 0245 – Alternative Play – Absolute Returns

However, Jian Wuji’s questions were varied, and the Poison King knew what he was talking about, while Jian Wuji listened with great interest.

“You’re really curious, Second Prince.” Marble said.

“In this life, there aren’t many chances to have the opportunity to listen to Senior Poison King explain about poisons.” Jian Wuji said with a smile.

He kept what the Poison King said in his heart.

Although he was invulnerable to all poisons, other people didn’t have this ability, and in case someone was poisoned, he could save them in time.

Marble followed along for a while, he usually always taught others and seldom had the chance to learn something new, now he had a rare chance to learn and he listened attentively.

They walked for a long time and finally came to a waterfall.

“Claptrap ……”

The waterfalls cascade down and the sound of the water is deafening.

They decided to rest here for a while.

“I’m a bit hot, I’ll go for a swim.” Jian Wuji said, taking off his top and jumping into the pool of water under the waterfall.

“It’s hilarious to be with the Second Prince.” Marble said with a smile.

The Poison King nodded, he now only hoped that Jian Wuji would be a little more peaceful and not cause any more trouble for him.

The Poison King was hesitating to go down for a swim as well when Marble suddenly brought up the matter of the heir.

“I will admit that the Second Duke is in high demand right now, so the Grand Duke is in great need of your support.” Marble said.

He hoped to take this opportunity to make the Poison King take a public stand in favor of Jian Wuyang.

“It’s still hard to say who is the more suitable candidate for Sect Leader, isn’t it?” The Poison King said indifferently.

Seeing that the Poison King did not refuse, Marble continued, “This person, the Second Prince, makes me feel a little scared. That strange passion in him, will he involve the entire martial arts world in this strife?”

The Poison King was silent for a moment before suddenly saying, “Isn’t that great?”

“Good?” Marble asked in disbelief.

“We should be worried that he’s not enthusiastic, not that he’s too enthusiastic.” The Poison King said.

Although the Poison King was usually not good with words, he would still say what needed to be said.

Marble choked on the Poison King’s words, he had always hoped that Jian Wuyang could be as passionate and energetic as Jian Wuji.

The Poison King looked at Jian Wuji, who was playing under the waterfall, “I think that the second prince is more suitable to be the sect master.”

Marble was shocked at his words, the Poison King had actually chosen Sword Wuji!

“Does being skilled in martial arts and being able to speak well make you a good godfather?” Marble asked.

“Of course not.” The Poison King shook his head, “I chose the Second Prince because ……”

“Because of what?”

The Poison King pointed at Sword Wuji, who was playing under the waterfall, “I see our future.”

The Poison King admitted that he liked to immerse himself in his own world and was not good at reading people.

However, he felt keenly that Jian Wuji’s appearance would change their fate.

Perhaps it was because, by staying away from the world for a long time, he was able to see things that others could not.

“You are confused and deceived by the Second Prince!” Marble said.

“If the Second Prince really wanted to use me, he would have asked me to convince you to support him today.” The Poison King said.

“And what did he ask you to do?”

“He just wanted the three of us, to have a good day.”

Marble froze, suddenly realizing that he might have really underestimated Jian Wuji.

“I’m afraid that if the Second Prince becomes the Sect Leader, it will set off a bloodbath.” Marble said.

“The Second Prince will play along with this bloody storm.” The Poison King said with a smile.

Marble stopped talking, knowing that the Poison King had made up his mind.

“Looks like it won’t be easy to change his mind.” Marble said in his heart.

If the Poison King refused to change his mind, then the only Demon Zuns left to support the Grand Duke would be him and the Devil of Power. Moreover, the support of the Devil of Power was only half of it.

At this time, Jian Wuji swam back from under the waterfall.

“Have you seen my waterfall practice? I feel like a knight-errant practicing martial arts for revenge ……”

The Poison King didn’t wait for Jian Wuji to finish before standing up, “We still have a lot of places to go, let’s go.”

Marble followed suit and stood up.

“What’s wrong? Did I do something wrong?” Jian Wuji asked loudly as he climbed up from the pool of water, “Wait for me, let me dry my clothes!”

Didn’t you say you were taking a break? Why are they suddenly leaving? It seems that they must have talked about something important just now. However, it’s good enough that they didn’t fight.

“Phew ……”

As Jian Wuji walked, he ran his true qi to vaporize the water vapor on his body.

Jian Wuji was grateful to the Poison King because he was really trying his best to fulfill his request.

“Let’s make a bet.” Jian Wuji suddenly said.

Marble came to be interested, he wanted to know what Jian Wuji was going to bet on, and he, for one, liked to gamble.

“What’s the bet?”

“In these woods, there is a poisonous herb called Seven Lives, which has seven forked leaves and a purple fruit. Let’s compete to see who finds it first.” Jian Wu Ji said.

“This isn’t fair to us, is it? Elder Poison King knows the terrain here like the back of his hand, how can we compare to him?” Marble said.

“I don’t know where the Seven Lives Grass is either, I only know that there is this kind of grass here, but I have never found it.” The Poison King said.

Marble felt that there was no need for the Poison King to lie about such a thing, so he asked, “Since it’s a bet, there has to be a prize, right?”

Jian Wuji thought for a moment and said, “How about this, whoever loses will treat the winner to a big meal at the Windfall Tavern.”

Poison King and Marble both nodded. Marble’s eyes burned with fighting spirit. To him, this was more than a simple bet.

“Okay, I promise.”

The three of them began to split up to search for the Seven Lives Grass.

They searched for a long time, but could not find anything. Jian Wuji even utilized his divine Eye, but still found nothing.

“I found it!”

The first person to find the seven-born grass was Marble. He was small and nimble, and moved through the woods with ease.

Jian Wuji and the Poison King rushed over.

“Is this the Seven Lives Grass?” The Poison King asked.

“Yes, this is the Seven Lives Grass.” Marble said with certainty.

The Poison King was thrilled, “You actually found such a precious herb! You are truly awesome! Let’s look elsewhere next time.”

He carefully dug out the Seven Lives Grass, moving gently as if he was caring for a precious treasure.

“You couldn’t have deliberately asked us to help you find the Seven Lives Grass, could you?” Jian Wuji suddenly asked.

The Poison King’s body trembled slightly.

He put the Seven Lives of Grass in his arms and said to Marble, “Next time you come back, we’ll play together again. You can come anytime!”

After saying that, the Poison King turned around and left.

Marble looked at the Poison King’s distant back and looked at Jian Wuji with a bewildered expression.

“We’ve been tricked! He used us as laborers!” Jian Wuji said with a smile.

Marble thought that Jian Wuji was joking, “Looks like you’re not happy staying here.”

The Poison King glanced back at Jian Wuji, a sly glint flashing in his eyes.

His eyes seemed to say, I’m having fun, it’s up to you next.

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