The Legend of the Devil
Ch. 173 - Elders of the Golden Hill

The open door let out a shrill ringing sound.

Xue Zhan and Xiang Yi Bai followed Hua Lian into the room. Inside, there was an elder sitting on a chair. He appeared to be wearing a golden-coloured robe and his face was covered in wrinkles. When Xue Zhan and Xiang Yi Bai entered, he looked at them closely while trying to recognize even though he finally did not know who the two were other than realizing that they had great strength.

"Greetings. Sorry, I can't tell you our names," Xue Zhan said as he saluted.

For a moment the man looked astonished before he finally understood it.

"Then greetings are familiar," Hua Du said as he nodded lightly. "I am Hua Du, the Elder of the Golden Hill College. I'm sorry we can only welcome it."

"You're too shy." Xiang Yi Bai took charge of the conversation, at times like this if Xiang Yi Bai had intervened Xue Zhan chose to lock her mouth tightly knowing this was no longer her realm. They were facing a serious problem as this was related to the Purple Centipede and Xiang Yi Bai knew better the risks of the bad good. They conversed lightly for a moment before finally getting into a serious conversation.

Initially Xue Zhan suspected Hua Lian who was so rash and immediately spoke bluntly about Yue Linghe. But now she seemed to understand why the man knew so much about the Purple Centipede woman when Hua Du started telling stories.

Hua Du was silent for a moment, as if he was contemplating the bitter past. He then raised his hand, opening the white cloth wrapped around his head carefully. When the cloth is open, it shows a burning scar on his forehead and hair that does not grow around the wound.

Xue Zhan and Xiang Yi Bai looked carefully at the scar. Hua Du then began his story in a soft but firm voice, "At that time, Yue Linghe came to this college with the intention of killing me. He spreads a dangerous poison throughout the college and causes destruction. I managed to defeat him, but couldn't avoid his poison attack."

Hua Du stared at them slightly bitterly, "Even with my strength that should be able to defeat three warriors at once, this wound alone could make me lose fifty percent of strength. Yue Linghe was not an opponent to be taken lightly."

Xue Zhan was speechless listening to the conversation and realized how dangerous Yue Linghe and the Purple Centipede were.

Hua Lian chimed in and explained they lost an ancestral inheritance that was one of the 100 World Miracle Treasures, the Ice Cup of Flowers and wanted to take back their rights.

Therefore upon learning the information about the two who wanted to search for Yue Linghe's whereabouts, Hua Lian immediately chased after them and deliberately crashed into Xue Zhan in order to be able to chat with her and ascertain their destination.

Xue Zhan and Xiang Yi Bai fell silent for a moment upon hearing Hua Lian's explanation of the Ice Flower Grail and the existence of the Purple Centipede. They looked at each other, on the one hand Xiang Yi Bai was reluctant to involve himself in matters that were not his business. A long time ago, he would only help if his relatives forced. This time, Xue Zhan's gaze seemed to hint at him wanting to help the college.

Seeing these concerns Hua Du then said back to convince the two, "Since losing the Ice Cup of Flowers, our college has always been at the bottom. Dozens of students became seriously ill and died. We can't grow as fast as we used to, and often robbers come to this place and take the remaining treasures."

Helaan long breath paused. "The Flower Ice Cup is the patron of this college. We believe he has a soul and can provide good luck and well-being. After losing it, we always suffer. We really need that in order to survive. If you'd like, I'd really like your help with this college. We promise we'll give you the reward we deserve for that."

Xue Zhan looked at Hua Lian. "But Mr. Lian asked me to pay 5000 gold pieces to tell us where Yue Linghe was ..."

The deathly pale Hua Lian did not dare to look at her Grandfather who immediately furrowed her brows deeply, Hua Du fluttered her hands and a chocolate stick floated into the belly of the man. "no need. I'll pay you double."

Xiang Yi Bai nodded slowly. "I think it's an equally lucrative deal."

Xiang Yi Bai replied. "Because of many things. The most obvious one was that Yue Linghe's poison was the cause of the death of an Elder in the Eternal Valley."

Hua Du opened his eyes wide. "really? Elder 45-!? So he's the killer ...?" Breath choked. "Everyone said that the son of the devil had killed him. I know there must be a mistake and sure enough! Emperor Ziran sentenced him to death so that everyone hunted the innocent young man's life ... So ruthless. Cruel no forgiveness ..." Hua Du regretted it deeply.

Xiang Yi Bai looked at Xue Zhan who lowered his face in pity. He went through tough days where everyone held a sword at him and scolded him with dirty words.

"That's a pity."

After that Hua Du still replied. "Emperor Li disapproved of Emperor Ziran's decision at the time. He was the first to oppose. But all had happened and disaster shook the Diqiu Empire. Even dead, there are still people who attribute their misfortune to the demon child." He shakes a few times.

Xue Zhan closed his eyes, trying to shift the conversation that started to annoy him, "Do you have any information about Yue Linghe and the Purple Centipede?"

"What do you want to know, young man?" sahut Hua Du while looking at him.

"About the poison of the Needle Centipede."

"You asked about a poison that could even kill an Emperor." He explained at length.

"The Needle Centipede Poison was a very deadly poison used by the members of the Purple Centipede in their practice. This poison is known for its effectiveness in killing a person with just a small needle. In about three seconds after being thrust into the victim's body, the poison will spread and kill the victim very quickly. The poison is placed in a small needle made of a very strong and sharp material. The Purple Centipede members who were experts in the use of this poison could use it with great precision and incredible speed, making it difficult to avoid or anticipate even by elite warriors."

"Then? Is there really no chance of life for people who are exposed to the poison?"

Hua Du's white eyebrows decreased, appearing to be slushy, "The Poison Centipede Needle is very difficult to treat. There are some medications that can help relieve the symptoms, but the effects are limited and can only prolong the life of the victim, even if you take the medicine immediately before three seconds before death. For this reason, it is feared by many and is often considered one of the deadliest poisons in the martial world."

Xue Zhan nodded, obviously already why even the extremely great 45th Elder could not avoid his death that day. And Xue Zhan happened to be in the wrong place so he was in big trouble. Or maybe it was all a deliberate coincidence, Xue Zhan thought hard for a few seconds.

"Hua Lian once studied the woman's poison and created an antidote, though not how much I'm sure this can help."

Hua Lian said. "Because of that, I want to avenge that woman's actions. I'm coming with you guys. Take it easy, I've been preparing for this day for years."

Hua Lian led them into another room, revealing several weapons affixed to the wall, dozens of bottles filled with medicines and weapon supplies that astonished Xue Zhan. Hua Lian was really intending to hunt down Yue Linghe head. Hatred was seen in his cynical and cruel eyeballs. Even so Hua Lian at least still knew how to be polite.

Hua Du stopped at the door. "My grandson will escort you all the way to that place. Please take care of him, he is a careless and very excited big boy. Only he is left as the successor of our clan."