During the martial arts competition, the academy was closed for the holidays, and all the students went to watch the competition. As a result, there were very few students in the academy, and the library was completely empty.

Zheng Qian walked up to the fourth floor. Old Man Fan had changed from his previous lazy and decadent appearance. His eyes were bright and piercing, and he had a sharp aura about him, like a domineering spear that could kill at any moment.

Fan Shuangqiang stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Zheng Qian, and spoke in a deep, penetrating voice.

"Zheng Qian, although this 'Compilation of Poison Classics' is only one page long, it is my most precious possession. I am now giving it to you as a reward for your rescue of Fan Qin and Shen Yang."

Fan Shuangqiang meant for Zheng Qian to accept, but Zheng Qian sensed an unyielding tone.

This old man is truly a man of strong character.

"Thank you, senior!"

Zheng Qian took the poison manual, which contained only one page. An ancient aura emanated from it, and upon seeing its contents, he was instantly captivated.

The Poison Source Chapter of the Compilation of Poisons.

Everything in the world contains poison: plants, metals, stones, birds, beasts, and even the human heart can all be poisonous. Poison is the imbalance of the heavens and earth, the anomaly of all things, born from the imbalance of yin and yang, and hidden in the abyss of darkness.

Just by looking at the contents, Zheng Qian knew that this was a supreme poison manual, but unfortunately it was only one page long, and this one page contained the complete source of poison.

Zheng Qian felt the paper; it was made of a special material, ancient and mysterious.

"The 'Compilation of Poisons' was obtained by my father in a mysterious cave in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain. I had just memorized it when Lu Chu captured me and I was fed spirit-dispersing powder by Lu Yan for ten years. I also comprehended the 'Ten Thousand Poisons Devouring Heart Curse' soul technique from the 'Compilation of Poisons'. When I blow the flute, I can use my soul power to poison. The strong will be cursed, and the weak will be directly annihilated."

Fan Qin continued, "The material used to record the 'Compilation of Poison Scriptures' is exceptionally special. It resembles paper but is not paper. Water and fire cannot harm it in the slightest, and even the force of ten thousand men cannot leave any mark on it. It can be used as a defensive item. Everyone will gain something different from reading the 'Compilation of Poison Scriptures.' My father said that you are a prodigy who has undergone the Ninefold Thunder Tribulation, and the poison techniques you have comprehended must be a thousand times stronger than my 'Ten Thousand Poisons Devouring Heart Curse.' Otherwise, I would have told you how to use my 'Ten Thousand Poisons Devouring Heart Curse.'"

Zheng Qian placed the "Compilation of Poison Classics" in front of Fan Shuangqiang: "Senior, Miss Fan, the 'Compilation of Poison Classics' is too precious for me to accept. Please take it back."

The special paper used to write the "Compilation of Poison Classics" is so precious, not to mention the contents, which must contain supreme poison techniques. Comprehending them will make one a master of poisons.

It wasn't that Zheng Qian disliked the Poison Source Chapter of the "Compilation of Poison Classics," but rather that the book was too precious, and he would feel guilty taking it.

"Hmph, you're looking down on me if you don't accept it?" Fan Shuangqiang stared at Zheng Qian, exuding an aura of dominance.

Before Zheng Qian could speak, Fan Qin persuaded him, "I said I would repay you handsomely, and we have long since seen through life and death. All treasures are just external things. The favor you did to save me and Shen Yang is more precious than any treasure."

After saying that, Fan Qin placed the "Poison Source Chapter" of the "Compilation of Poison Classics" in front of Zheng Qian, determined to give it to him.

"I dare not refuse such a generous gift from an elder. Thank you, senior; thank you, Miss Fan; thank you, Miss Shen!"

Zheng Qian accepted the Poison Source Chapter of the "Compilation of Poison Classics". His act of saving Fan Qin and Shen Yang was impulsive, but he did not expect to obtain the Poison Classics.

Zheng Qian fears no one in a direct confrontation, but he is afraid of being poisoned or resorting to underhanded tactics. Therefore, learning how to use and detoxify poison has always been a skill that Zheng Qian wants to master.

What followed was a relaxed conversation, during which Zheng Qian learned about the two women's ordeal.

Ten years ago, the two of them followed Fan Shuangqiang as they roamed the martial world. Lu Chu saw that Fan Shuangqiang was unparalleled in combat and wanted to recruit him as a subordinate, but Fan Shuangqiang was used to his freedom and refused Lu Chu's invitation.

That night, Fan Qin and Shen Yang were arrested. Fan Qin fought Lu Chu with two guns for a day and a night, but was ultimately defeated by the power of the backlash attack from the wide-view mirror.

Fan Qin and Shen Yang were still living safely in the palace a few days before they were arrested, but they were forced to drink Sanling powder and lost their ability to escape.

Lu Yan was just a naive teenager at the time. Upon seeing the two women, he was instantly attracted by their chivalrous spirit and beautiful, forthright personalities, and immediately asked Lu Chu to give them to him.

Lu Chu looked pleased: "My son is growing up, and he should be accompanied by beautiful women. Granted."

From then on, the two women were placed under house arrest by Lu Yan. Lu Yan felt that playing in the palace was not enough, so he built a palace on his own land, and the two women became his private property, living a dark and hopeless life in the underground palace.

Over the past decade, they have contemplated suicide countless times and even attempted to do so, but they have all been under the supervision of others and have been unable to commit suicide.

The two discussed getting out alive and taking revenge.

The seeds of hatred sprouted in their hearts, which also became their motivation to live.

At its peak, Lu Yan's underground palace housed over a hundred women who were required to learn dance for his enjoyment and amusement.

A month ago, Lu Yan suddenly took all the women away. Originally, the two women were also supposed to be taken away, but since they were Lu Yan's first playthings, he couldn't bear to take them with him.

Later, Zhu Tong was captured, and the two women learned from Lu Yan's conversation that all the women had been sent to Ye Tianjue, the young sect master of the Demon Radiance Sect.

Ye Tianjue was cruel and inhumane. Seventy-two women were sent there, and they were all played to death in less than five days. Lu Yanxin sent all the women he captured to Ye Tianjue, but he did not add any new women because he needed to participate in the martial arts test and consolidate his cultivation.

Until a few days ago, Tian Jie was arrested. Fearing that Fan Qin and Shen Yang would cause trouble, Lu Yan locked up all four women. This would not only ensure that the four women would not escape, but also satisfy his perverted desires.

"Zheng Qian, let me be frank. I will definitely kill Lu Chu and his son. You are a student of the academy, and you have achieved full marks in the three subjects of the civil service examination. Your career prospects are limitless. Helping Lu Chu is your duty. If we meet on the battlefield, you don't need to hold back. Let fate decide your life or death."

Fan Shuangqiang knew that Zheng Qian had scored full marks in all three civil service exams, but he didn't know that Zheng Qian had also gotten first place in the martial arts exam. The news hadn't been sent to the academy yet.

Zheng Qian's mind immediately stirred. Fan Shuangqiang wanted to kill Lu Chu and his son, but they were not enemies; they were friends.

"I am deeply grateful for your gift of the Poison Scripture. How could I possibly be your enemy? It's a pity that Lu Chu is here to suppress the seven escaped demon kings at Luohuang Mountain. I will not be able to kill Lu Chu tonight."

Changing the subject, Zheng Qian continued, "If you don't mind my low combat strength, senior, let's storm the Crown Prince's residence tonight, kill Lu Yan, and avenge you and the two young ladies."

Lu Yan is going to kill Zheng Qian tonight. He has already figured out how to escape. Now that he has encountered Fan Shuangqiang, who is unparalleled in combat power and could fight Lu Chu for a day and a night before finally losing to the Guangxiang Mirror magic weapon, he must break into the Crown Prince's residence and deal with Lu Yan.

To strike first is to be strong, but to strike later is to suffer disaster.

Lu Cilin promised Zheng Qian that as long as he killed Lu Yan, he would do everything in his power to help Zheng Qian escape from Guangxiang City. Once the Twin Absolute Domains opened, Zheng Qian would meet him on the way and participate in the trial together.

Fan Shuangqiang's eyes gleamed with fighting spirit: "Why wait until tonight? Let's set off now, kill Lu Yan, and first go to the palace to kill Empress Han."

Fan Shuangqiang's combat strength was higher than Lu Chu's, but unfortunately the Wide-Image Mirror was too mysterious, and he was ultimately defeated by Lu Chu.

During these ten years, Fan Shuangqiang seemed to be doing nothing all day, but in fact he was thinking about how to deal with Lu Chu and rescue Fan Qin and Shen Yang every moment.

Fan Shuangqiang has already found a way to deal with the wide-viewing mirror, and is now just waiting to fight Lu Chu.

His beloved daughter and disciple suffered for ten years. He not only wanted to kill Lu Chu and his son, but also Empress Han.

Lu Chu caused him to lose ten years of his family, so he wanted to kill Lu Chu's entire family and make them all become ghosts.

People in the martial arts world are all about quick revenge and vengeance, and besides, none of the Lu family and Empress Han are good people.

Zheng Qian knew that Fan Shuangqiang had a bad temper, but he didn't expect him to be so irritable that he didn't want to wait a moment longer and was preparing to storm the palace to kill Empress Han. He hurriedly tried to persuade him to stop.

"Senior, don't be anxious. Tonight, you will be responsible for dealing with Empress Han, and I will be responsible for killing Lu Yan. I have a plan here, and we will proceed according to the plan."

Fan Shuangqiang stared at Zheng Qian, "You dare disobey the King of Guns?"

Zheng Qian stared at him back, "No matter who you are, you must follow my plan."

For more than ten minutes, neither of them blinked. Finally, Fan Shuangqiang's eyes became too dry and he blinked first.

In the blink of an eye, you've already lost the battle of wills.

"The Yangtze River's back waves push the front waves forward, I'll listen to you."

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