#94 - Chapter 94 Hidden Hand

Cheng Feng stared wide-eyed, intently watching the Bone-Corroding Powder in Lan Gu's hand, secretly pondering, "Can this bottle of Bone-Corroding Powder really be used to harm that cunning alchemist, Nie Yuan?" A hint of doubt appeared on his face.

Lan Gu couldn't help but chuckle at Cheng Feng's naivety. She gently shook her head, a hint of helplessness in her tone: "Young man, who said having Bone-Corroding Powder makes it easy to poison an alchemist? Have you forgotten the origin of this Bone-Corroding Powder?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Feng suddenly understood. That's right! This Bone-Corroding Powder originally belonged to Nie Yuan. This matter requires careful consideration.

He scratched his head, asking with a curious expression: "Then, in that case, why are you seeking cooperation with me while holding the Bone-Corroding Powder? What exactly do you want to cooperate on?"

Lan Gu was silent for a moment, seemingly contemplating how to answer. Finally, she took a deep breath and slowly said: "Actually, I've been poisoned by a potent toxin inflicted by Nie Yuan, and the Bone-Corroding Powder is the key to dispelling this poison."

"I see…" Cheng Feng muttered to himself, "So, this is the so-called 'fight poison with poison'?"

Lan Gu slightly nodded, indicating her agreement: "That's right. Your description is quite apt. Using the toxicity of the Bone-Corroding Powder to counteract the poison inflicted by Nie Yuan might be the only way to detoxify." Her eyes revealed determination and resolution.

Cheng Feng widened his eyes as he looked at Lan Gu, lowering his voice to ask: "Lan Gu, can you reveal what kind of strength you possess?" His tone carried a hint of curiosity and awe.

Lan Gu smiled as she gazed at Cheng Feng, frankly answering: "There's not much to hide, actually. I am a martial artist with Blood Refinement at its peak. However, in terms of pharmacology, I truly pale in comparison to that old fellow Nie Yuan. It is because of this that I am constrained and forced to concoct some poisons for them. These poisons are used to help Nie Hu break through to the Blood Refinement realm."

Hearing this, Cheng Feng couldn't help but exclaim in shock: "There's actually such a method to break through to the Blood Refinement realm? Aren't they worried about being poisoned to death?" His face was filled with astonishment and doubt.

Seeing his reaction, Lan Gu's lips slightly curved upward, her mood seemingly quite pleased. She patiently explained: "The path of pharmacology has no inherent distinction between good and evil. The key lies in how the user controls it. If used properly, skillfully using poison can also cure many difficult and complicated diseases. It's just a pity that most people in the world are vulgar and ignorant, unable to accurately grasp the properties of medicine, leading to many unfortunate events." With that, she gently shook her head, revealing a look of regret.

Cheng Feng couldn't deny that Lan Gu, despite her youthful appearance, carried the aura of a skilled medical expert. At the very least, he now knew her current strength. He, too, was at the Blood Refinement stage, and the difference in strength made Cheng Feng very aware of his position.

Seeing Cheng Feng looking hopeful, Lan Gu, fearing that Cheng Feng would do something foolish, added: "Sometimes, those proficient in pharmacology are no weaker than orthodox martial artists. Like Nie Yuan, as far as I know, he once poisoned a late-stage Bone Forging expert to death with poison. As for me, I've only killed one early-stage Bone Forging expert at most."

Lan Gu's cold water completely cooled Cheng Feng down from head to toe.

Bone Forging? Early stage? Late stage? ?

Really?

But since Lan Gu said so, Cheng Feng naturally wouldn't disbelieve her.

"Then how about starting with Nie Hu?" Cheng Feng suggested.

"If I start with pharmacology, Nie Yuan will definitely be able to tell afterward. I don't want to take that risk. Nie Yuan promised me that after Nie Hu successfully breaks through, I can leave," Lan Gu said calmly.

Seeing Lan Gu so calm, Cheng Feng realized that he seemed to have become a errand boy. Lan Gu might not necessarily let him fulfill his wish for revenge. At most, it would just let him learn more about Nie Yuan's strength.

"Then what were you referring to when you mentioned cooperation earlier?" Cheng Feng understood, but he was still unwilling to give up.

"Once my poison is removed, I will contact you if I find an opportunity in the future. The time will not exceed three months, using the lantern outside the door as a signal."

Seeing Lan Gu's tone gradually becoming impatient, Cheng Feng understood and bid farewell.

Watching the young man who came to his door be led to obtain the Bone-Corroding Powder, Lan Gu felt that her escape was hopeful.

As for revenge, forget it. Others may not know Nie Yuan's strength, but how could Lan Gu not know?

She was just deceiving that foolish young man, hoping he wouldn't be too hasty and carelessly lose his life.

Cheng Feng was disturbed by Lan Gu's change in attitude.

Even the most foolish person would realize that he had been deceived.

Fortunately, Cheng Feng had not revealed his face from beginning to end.

This experience gave Cheng Feng a good lesson.

Don't make deals with people with great strength, and if you do, you must have a handle to restrain the other party.

The current Cheng Feng is not as strong, not as knowledgeable in pharmacology, and can only be considered to have simply learned some of Nie Yuan's background and strength.

Fortunately, Cheng Feng still gained something in that cave during this trip, otherwise, he would have really been used as a errand boy for nothing.

Cheng Feng sat alone in Room Number One, the teacup in his hand long since cooled, but his thoughts churned like boiling water.

He recalled his deal with Lan Gu, which seemed simple but was full of calculations, making him realize that in this world, strength and wisdom are the foundation for survival.

Cheng Feng sighed softly, knowing that he still had much to learn and improve.

Being deceived this time not only almost put him in danger but also made him see his shortcomings clearly. He knew that to survive in this world, he must have enough strength and wisdom to deal with various challenges.

The sun was just rising, and even though Cheng Feng hadn't slept for three days, he wasn't sleepy at all. He got up and walked to the window, a strange determination welling up in his heart.

He understood that to change his destiny, he must constantly work hard and constantly improve his strength and wisdom.

In the days that followed, Cheng Feng began to work harder to improve his skills.

The women in the family also sensed that something was on Cheng Feng's mind and tried various ways to make Cheng Feng happy.

With Little Cheng Ping's presence, Cheng Feng naturally recovered as usual in two or three days.

Lan Gu, Nie Yuan, Nie Hu, and others were only being watched secretly by Cheng Feng.

Fortunately, there was still Eight Hundred, who could record everything related and summarize the matters to report to Cheng Feng.

Everything related to the Tiger Head Gang, people, events, and things, Cheng Feng let Eight Hundred only act as an observer in a corner to record them one by one.

Like a surveillance camera, fortunately, Eight Hundred doesn't need to eat, and can be charged even with just sunlight.

Cheng Feng was also reflecting on his actions.

If Lan Gu had any malicious intentions, he might have really been gone on the spot.

Cheng Feng couldn't confirm whether the poisoning of a Bone Forging realm expert was true or not.

But privately, Cheng Feng was also studying the Ghost Doctor Book carefully.

As a book related to medical skills, many things are indeed obscure and difficult to understand, but Cheng Feng only wanted to see if he could memorize it and form a skill on the panel.

Medical skills don't require martial arts talent.

This was also a direction for Cheng Feng to improve himself.

Nie Yuan and Lan Gu are both proficient in pharmacology. If unrelated people get close, there is a real possibility of being directly knocked down.