Chapter Ninety-Three: A Full-Scale Battle

By then, the poison in Clan Chief Zhang’s body had been completely neutralized, and his complexion had returned to normal, though he was still unconscious.

Li Sibai used his Purple Light Divine Eye to survey the surroundings and, confirming that no green bamboo vipers were coming to trouble them, finally let out a breath of relief.

He reflected that since the innate battle qi within him could cure this snake venom, it must also have some suppressive effect on the serpent itself. Most likely it would not return for the time being.

Warm true qi flowed from his body into Clan Chief Zhang’s, and before long the man stirred awake.

Seeing Li Sibai beside him, he asked weakly, “Young Hero Li, am I still alive?”

Li Sibai nodded. “Rest assured, Chief. With me here, you won’t die so easily.”

Realizing that it was Li Sibai who had saved him, Clan Chief Zhang tried to bow in gratitude.

Li Sibai quickly supported him. “You once saved my life too. There’s no need to be so formal. Hurry and recover your injuries.”

“Very well.”

Though the poison had been dispelled, it had still damaged Clan Chief Zhang’s body. They were still in a dangerous place, and only by restoring his injuries could they face whatever threats might come next.

Li Sibai had also consumed a great deal of true qi while detoxifying him and helping him regain consciousness. So he sat down nearby, entered meditation, and circulated the Xuantian Art, drawing in the clear energy around them.

The pure energy here was not as abundant as on Jade Void Peak, but it was still denser than in ordinary places. As the Xuantian Art turned with full force, the true qi he had expended was soon replenished, and he looked no different from someone who had not moved at all.

Clan Chief Zhang could not help but stare at how quickly Li Sibai recovered.

“Young Hero Li, your recovery speed is truly astonishing!”

Li Sibai smiled faintly. “It’s only because our sect’s inner art is good.”

“I see.”

Li Sibai continued guarding Clan Chief Zhang. Though he was anxious to find clues and continue searching for Cai Yao’s whereabouts, if he moved too far away, he feared that green bamboo viper might return and strike again. That would be a loss greater than any gain.

As for his recovery speed, it was one of his own secrets, and he did not wish to speak of it.

While Clan Chief Zhang was cultivating, Li Sibai suddenly heard a faint buzzing.

“Something’s coming. Hide your aura,” he whispered.

The two of them hurried behind a thicker bamboo stalk, afraid of being discovered.

Only then did Li Sibai remember that the earlier blaze here had likely drawn who knew how many wild beasts—and perhaps even demonic beasts. He realized that he had been careless and inexperienced. They should have recovered somewhere more concealed, where they could have lain in wait and kept the advantage of the shadows.

Now that they had hidden in haste, he had no idea whether whatever was approaching had already noticed them.

As he was thinking this, Li Sibai saw something fly through the air and stop above the scorched bamboo, as if searching for something.

What was that?

It was night, and Li Sibai did not dare activate the Purple Light Divine Eye, fearing it might alert the other party to their presence.

It looked like a bird in the sky.

Could it be Cai Yao?

Li Sibai was overjoyed. Judging by its shape, it seemed to be her. He immediately activated the Purple Light Divine Eye and swept his gaze over it. The other side noticed him too, turned sharply, and flew straight toward him.

It really was Cai Yao!

Li Sibai’s face lit up with excitement.

But just then, from far away came a series of dull thuds, heavy footsteps resounding one after another, as though something enormous was heading straight toward them.

At this point, Li Sibai no longer had time to think about anything else. He had just opened his mouth to speak when Cai Yao rushed to say first:

“Brother, run! You’re no match for it.”

Li Sibai looked baffled, but he knew he had to trust her judgment right now.

He reached out to pull Clan Chief Zhang along. “Clan Chief Zhang…”

Yet Clan Chief Zhang showed no sign at all of wanting to flee.