Three Sins Against Heaven-Chapter 89 – The Secret of Breaking the Deadlock

After his bout with Yu Sheng, he had an idea on how to defeat Mark Ye. In a one-on-one fight, he could never win against Mark Ye. His specialty was poison, so he could only poison Mark Ye.

With Amanda Han's help, every pill Mark Ye bought from the Medicine Gate was laced with a bit of poison, though so weak that even experienced pill refiners couldn't detect it, let alone Mark Ye, who couldn't refine pills.

A single pill's poison wasn't lethal, but Ghost Guest deliberately dragged it out for months, making Mark Ye consume the poisoned pills daily, causing the toxins to accumulate in his body.

In the Martial Arena, everyone thought Mark Ye was poisoned by Ghost Guest's blood, but in reality, Ghost Guest merely triggered the latent toxins in Mark Ye's body.

Mark Ye had been poisoned for so long that it had seeped into his bones, and even the protective magical tool given by his master was of no help.

What seemed like a simple duel was, in fact, filled with hidden secrets.

After Mark Ye was poisoned, Ghost Guest took the opportunity to pierce his body, replacing the toxins within. This way, no matter who treated Mark Ye, they would think he was poisoned on the spot, not realizing he had been poisoned long before.

Even if Mark Ye could recover, it would take a long time. During this period, Ghost Guest could focus on improving his cultivation, leaving Mark Ye behind.

This was the opportunity given by the senior brother.

After the incident with Wei Changkong, understanding the terrifying rule of the tea time, he finally realized that the senior brother was giving him a chance to survive.

He had started cultivating later than Mark Ye and wasn't as talented. If he continued cultivating normally, Mark Ye would definitely reach Foundation Establishment first.

By then, he would surely die at Mark Ye's hands.

Even if he admitted defeat, even if Mark Ye and Xie Ding'an allowed him to admit defeat, it would only be a temporary reprieve.

Only by breaking this deadlock could he have a chance to survive.

Mark Ye suppressed his cultivation for this plan, waiting for him. Taking this opportunity, he finally matched Mark Ye's cultivation. After Mark Ye was poisoned, he could surpass him.

Although Mark Ye's talent might allow him to catch up, being one step behind meant always being behind. By then, who would reach Foundation Establishment first was uncertain.

If he reached Foundation Establishment first, he would kill Mark Ye within a tea time, not believing his master would kill him once he had already reached Foundation Establishment.

Seeing Ghost Guest remain silent, Xiao Shenghe said coldly, "You must give me an explanation for this. If you can't explain it clearly, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Ghost Guest remained calm and unhurried, "I believe this matter benefits the Medicine Gate, and the sect master should reward me."

Xiao Shenghe was completely stunned, taking a while to recover, looking at Ghost Guest in disbelief.

In his impression, Ghost Guest had always been a mature and steady person. How could he be so arrogant today?

Xiao Shenghe laughed in anger, "What benefits? Explain it to me. If you explain well, I will let it go. If not, don't blame me for disregarding our brotherhood."

"May I ask, Senior Brother, what do you think of Mark Ye?" Ghost Guest asked calmly.

Xiao Shenghe's eyes filled with confusion, unable to guess what Ghost Guest meant, he could only snort coldly, "Though arrogant, his talent is exceptional, naturally a dragon among men."

Ghost Guest continued, "Then may I ask, Senior Brother, if Mark Ye becomes the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall in the future, how many people in the Medicine Gate would die?"

Xiao Shenghe was struck as if by lightning, standing frozen, only now understanding Ghost Guest's meaning.

If Mark Ye became the Hall Master in the future, with his talent and divine abilities, he could flatten the Medicine Gate within a tea time.

By then, the Medicine Gate would truly face a catastrophe.

Ghost Guest crippling Mark Ye indirectly helped the Medicine Gate.

In this light, Ghost Guest becoming a steward of the Law Enforcement Hall wasn't a bad thing.

With Ghost Guest's methods, he could very well become the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall in the future. Given his treatment of Ghost Guest, once Ghost Guest reached Foundation Establishment, he wouldn't likely act against the Medicine Gate, allowing the Medicine Gate's strength to be preserved and cultivate more Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Thinking of this, Xiao Shenghe's gaze towards Ghost Guest immediately became fervent, "Someone, bring tea!"

Soon after, a rather attractive female cultivator walked in with tea, placing it before Ghost Guest. As Ghost Guest took the tea, she subtly touched him, winking at him.

"Senior Brother should know, I am not interested in such things," Ghost Guest looked at Xiao Shenghe.

Xiao Shenghe gestured for the woman to leave, smiling, "I know, just testing you. After all, even Amanda Han, known as the Medicine Gate's number one beauty, is obedient to you. It's normal for you to not be interested in such beauty. Junior Brother, you have quite the means, using poison to win against Mark Ye. Though it's not very honorable, a win is a win. As Master's personal disciple, even if you do such things, no one will punish you, but she might not be so lucky."

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"What happened to her?" Ghost Guest put down the teacup, ready to head to the Fragrance Beauty Tower to find Amanda Han.

"Why the rush?" Xiao Shenghe held Ghost Guest's shoulder, "You spoke well just now, I invited you for tea, finish it before you leave."

Ghost Guest picked up the teacup and drank it in large gulps, only then noticing a small note pressed under the tea leaves at the bottom of the cup. Taking out the note, he turned and ran.

Watching Ghost Guest speed away, Xiao Shenghe sighed heavily.

"Sorry, this is all I can do to help."