Empress: My husband is too strong, I can only lie down and relax.

Chapter 448 Poisoning, Saving Lives

Not long after, Gu Jiancheng put the jade slip away.

He now has a general understanding of the situation in the Ten Thousand Demon Thunder Valley.

Besides the most powerful forces, the area is dotted with numerous strongholds of varying sizes, most of which were built by descendants of cultivators who fled after the previous great war in the immortal realm.

Besides, the strongest in the entire Ten Thousand Demon Thunder Valley are naturally the demon race.

It can be said that the demon race permeates the entire Ten Thousand Demon Thunder Valley, and is almost omnipresent.

However, it seems that the demon race has encountered some problems recently, with frequent riots. The four major forces have carried out suppression efforts multiple times, but many mountain strongholds have still been razed to the ground by the demon race.

But just after Gu Jiancheng put away the jade slip, he saw the little puppy from before crawl back in.

Gu Jiancheng was helpless, wondering what was so special about him that made him so attractive to this puppy.

Immediately, Gu Jiancheng glanced at it with his Insightful Eyes, but the next moment, his expression suddenly changed.

Because he suddenly discovered that, within the system, this little puppy's bloodline was actually that of the legendary Howling Celestial Dog Clan!?

Isn't this a very powerful demon bloodline?

Unexpectedly, on his very first day in this chaotic immortal realm, he encountered a descendant of an ancient demon!

What kind of luck is this?!

However, this little puppy didn't have the slightest aura of an ancient demon. It trotted over to Gu Jiancheng and then climbed up his leg.

After sniffing around for a while, he started licking the bloodstains on Gu Jiancheng's clothes.

It's still making a gurgling sound, like it's still breastfeeding.

Gu Jiancheng was somewhat puzzled, but then it dawned on him that this guy wasn't after the blood on his body!

He possesses the Heaven-Burning Overlord Body, which might be some kind of precious medicine or tonic to him.

Before Gu Jiancheng could figure it out, he heard what sounded like an argument outside.

Gu Jiancheng frowned, then picked up the puppy and walked out of the cave.

At this moment, many cultivators gathered in the valley, surrounding the female cultivator and Xue Hu.

"Uncles and elders, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, I don't want to repeat that principle anymore. Besides, he killed that bear demon, we can't take the benefits and then drive him away, can we?"

The female cultivator said angrily in a low voice.

"Xue Qiangwei, it's not that the elders are making things difficult for you, it's just that things are too chaotic outside right now, and you don't know anything about that guy's background!"

“That’s right. Besides, I saw that the cultivator was quite young and his cultivation level wasn’t very high. He would only be a burden if he stayed in the valley. You know we don’t have many resources to begin with, and your father is seriously ill now!”

"As for the bear demon, we have already checked it. There are no wounds on its body. It was not killed by that cultivator. He just happened to be with the bear demon."

However, several older cultivators spoke up, completely ignoring the female cultivator's words.

"Hehe, do you elders doubt me?"

"If he has any problems, I will take responsibility for it myself."

The female cultivator showed no intention of backing down.

“That’s right. I don’t think that brother is a bad person, and his injuries are severe. He probably won’t live much longer. Why are you in such a hurry to kick him out?”

Xue Hu then spoke up.

"Well, we've already warned you. If you siblings really want to break the rules of the stronghold, then so be it!"

"This stronghold will be destroyed by your hands sooner or later!"

Seeing this, the elders all dispersed helplessly.

At this moment, the female cultivator suddenly raised her eyes and saw Gu Jiancheng standing in front of the cave on the mountain wall.

Her expression changed slightly, and then she flashed and appeared in front of Gu Jiancheng.

"Did you hear everything?"

The female nun suddenly spoke up and asked.

"Ah."

Gu Jiancheng nodded.

"You don't need to take it to heart. I'm still in charge here. Our stronghold took your things, so we won't kick you out," the female cultivator said calmly.

"Why are you so sure that I killed that thing?" Gu Jiancheng suddenly asked with a smile.

"Because when I descended into that area, I sensed the aura of the bear demon. He was alive, but he quickly lost his aura. There were only you and Xiao Hei there, so it couldn't have been Xiao Hei who killed him."

"You must have used some method to kill the ferocious demon, right?" the female cultivator asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes."

Gu Jiancheng nodded. This girl's thinking is quite calm.

“However, the injuries on your body…” The female cultivator glanced at Gu Jiancheng, seemingly also having doubts.

With such severe injuries, how could he still get up?!

"Hehe, it's heavy, but it won't kill you."

Gu Jiancheng shrugged and said, "Actually, it wouldn't matter if I left, but since you saved me, I still have to repay the favor."

"Repaying a favor?"

Upon hearing this, the female cultivator raised an eyebrow.

It seems to be saying, "How can you repay a favor when you're injured like this?"

"Just focus on recovering. Although we don't have many medicinal pills in our stronghold, I'll find a way."

After the female cultivator finished speaking, she turned to leave.

"Please wait, young lady."

But Gu Jiancheng stopped him and said with a smile, "I don't need any pills, but your father might really need me."

"My father?"

The female cultivator was taken aback, then said coldly, "What do you mean?"

"If I'm not mistaken, your father is currently bedridden, and he's been poisoned." Gu Jiancheng shrugged.

His insightful eyes had already seen through everything.

"Did my brother tell you?" The female cultivator was taken aback at first, then said.

She still had some doubts about Gu Jiancheng's words.

"Sis, I didn't tell him anything!"

At this moment, Xue Hu flew up and looked at Gu Jiancheng, asking in surprise, "Brother, how did you know?"

"I know some medical skills and am very sensitive to auras. The cave was filled with the auras of various antidotes, which is why I made this guess."

"But now, only I can save him!"

Gu Jiancheng shrugged, seemingly very confident.

"This……"

For a moment, the siblings looked at each other and then became somewhat tempted.

At the very least, Gu Jiancheng was able to determine that his father was poisoned simply by looking at his breath; that was simply too miraculous.

Moreover, they really don't have any better options right now, as there aren't many skilled healers in the Ten Thousand Demon Thunder Valley.

They simply can't afford to hire them.

"Alright, come with me!"

Finally, the female cultivator nodded, and then led Gu Jiancheng to a cave dwelling not far away.

By this time, the smell of the pill was quite strong. Gu Jiancheng followed the female cultivator into the room and was immediately assaulted by a foul, fishy stench.

This smells like inferior pills mixed with toxins; it's extremely unpleasant.

But Gu Jiancheng merely frowned before appearing deep within the cave.

At this moment, a tall cultivator was lying on the stone bed deep inside the cave. However, due to poisoning, his body had become terribly emaciated, almost skin and bones, and his breath was extremely weak. He was clearly on the verge of death!

With such a severe poison, it would have been truly difficult to save him if he hadn't been there!