Chapter 2466 - 2467: Secret Plot

Chapter 2466: Chapter 2467: Secret Plot

The two supreme beings initially chose to refuse, unwilling to follow the others back. However, under the various requests from the group, they decided to change their minds, and since they were both greatly injured, it seemed appropriate to find a place to rest for a moment.

"We can go back with you, but you must promise us that we will only stay for a day. When we leave, do not continue to obstruct us, alright?"

The two supreme beings were well-renowned, with many hoping to meet them, but the two saw themselves above interacting with the common folk. Now that they agreed with the other party, it showed considerable respect.

Even though there had been news between these two and Zheng He, it was limited to him personally. Even if the person before them was Zheng He’s disciple, it wouldn’t be an exception.

"You can rest assured on this point, I will absolutely not go against your original intentions."

Since the other party had given a guarantee, the two did not wish to linger further and followed the group back to Clear Ripple Sect.

The news of Lin Chen being killed by the two supreme beings swiftly spread across the Clear Ripple Sect. Everyone cheered loudly, overwhelmed with joy, as the great vengeance for their master was finally avenged, allowing the pent-up resentment within them to vanish.

But the real drama was just beginning.

"By the way, my two uncles, you should stay here. I have some other matters to attend to." Zhou Lie said respectfully.

The two nodded in agreement upon hearing this and allowed him to leave.

"Zheng He sure is lucky to have received such a good disciple, isn’t he?"

"I have to say, I didn’t expect him to have a successor already. But even though we are skilled, we haven’t found anyone to inherit our mantle. It’s quite a regret."

While the two supremes were searching far and wide, hoping to find a young talent to inherit their legacy, their search yielded nothing, meeting only those of average talent.

Now seeing Zhou Lie’s decent conduct and more importantly, his astonishing talent, they had a favorable impression of him. It’s just a pity he has become Zheng He’s disciple, leaving no room for them to consider.

However, the two renowned supreme beings would never realize that the one who would destroy them completely this time was exactly the young man before them.

Zhou Lie went to the kitchen to prepare a bowl of ginseng soup for his two uncles, then took out a poison he had long searched for, the Soul-Chasing Life-Taking Powder.

Soul-Chasing Life-Taking Powder was a superior poison, something he took a long time to acquire. Most importantly, it was colorless and tasteless, whether mixed into anything, making it difficult for even the Grandmaster of the Infinite Sect to detect.

After killing these two and absorbing their strength, with the help of temporary celestial conditions, he could soar high and far, unmatched by anyone.

Thinking of this, a slight smile of calm emerged at his lips, carrying a hint of pride. Moments later, he turned and entered the room, holding the bowl of ginseng soup.

The two were refining their energy and practicing martial arts to recover from their injuries.

"My two uncles, I have here two bowls of top-quality ginseng soup made from thousand-year ginseng. Please drink up."

The two stopped their energy refinement and martial arts practice, and then opened their eyes, taking the ginseng soup from him and sipping it.

"Your thoughtfulness is more than enough; now you should leave. We need to continue our cultivation."

Zhou Lie understood that continuing to disturb them would be inappropriate, so he turned and left the room but did not go far. He stayed outside the door, quietly observing the actions inside the room.

The two supreme beings had no doubts and therefore drank the ginseng soup handed over. After finishing, they resumed their energy refining to heal their injuries.

But before long, they both sensed something was amiss. Their previously calm stomachs started to roil violently, like countless knives and swords hacking away, causing unbearable pain.

Although the two supreme beings were top experts in the world, they had never experienced such pain before. Covering their stomachs, teeth clenched in agony, they then fell directly from their chairs to the floor.

While they were bewildered and curious about the situation, the door suddenly opened. Zhou Lie stood at the entrance, wearing a playful smile. He then took a sip of tea from a nearby cup.

"I wonder how the two supreme beings feel now?"

At that moment, all of their previous confusion vanished, and they finally understood what was happening. It was this person before them who had done this intentionally; the ginseng soup just now was definitely tainted.

"Did you just poison the ginseng soup?"

Zhou Lie stood firmly, nodding and displaying a smug attitude, as if he had accomplished something remarkable, then walked up to the two supreme beings.

The two had already been seriously injured before, and after drinking the ginseng soup, they completely lost all ability to resist. Their lips gradually turned black as all strength slowly drained from their bodies.

"You wretched traitor! How dare you lay hands on us? Aren’t you afraid of heavenly retribution?"

Zhou Lie’s face remained calm, for him thinking of heavenly retribution was non-existent. Even if he faced the anger of heaven and died, he would feel somewhat fortunate.

"For me, heavenly retribution is irrelevant, and even if it did happen, what could it change? You won’t be around to see it anyway."

The two supreme beings guarded against everything day and night but forgot the principle of guarding against the enemy within. They never once guarded against this young man, wholeheartedly wanting to deal with Lin Chen, but in the end, were caught by one of their own.

"Who would have thought that I, Supreme Mystic Heaven, famous across the world, having traveled the martial world for years, never lost to anyone in skill, would fall to your treachery today."

"It’s true you were quite close to my master. My master said the same words before he died. To be honest, when my master said it, I didn’t intend to kill him."

Zhou Lie recounted his perfect plan for himself, surprised at his cleverness, then stretched and yawned lazily.