Chapter 398: Chapter 161: 8 Strands of Evil Qi, Diseased Skeleton, Part 4
’I’ll put aside the parts I’ve already figured out for now. As for the rest, perhaps I can try using this Silver Needle to examine it,’ Valley Master Lin thought.
The Silver Needle, held between her fair fingers, emanated a cold, sinister aura.
This was a Deceitful Object, one belonging to the Hundred Medicines Valley. A Deceitful Object that could cure illnesses and save lives.
The Silver Needle had two functions: one was to save people, and the other was to diagnose diseases.
Right now, the real reason this diseased cadaver couldn’t be deciphered was that the illness upon it was unclear.
If she could use the Silver Needle to diagnose the disease, it might just work.
At this thought, Valley Master Lin carefully inserted the Silver Needle into the palm of the diseased cadaver.
Streams of cold, sinister Qi flowed from the Silver Needle, and in just a moment, they were injected into the cadaver’s body.
As the needle pierced its flesh, a massive amount of Information flooded Valley Master Lin’s mind.
Valley Master Lin closed her eyes and began to carefully analyze it.
The volume of Information was immense and chaotic. As Valley Master Lin absorbed it, she continuously tried to sort through it.
Just then, Valley Master Lin’s eyes snapped open.
"This is bad!"
A look of shock appeared on her face. She could feel that the previously stable diseased cadaver had suddenly become extremely volatile.
"Something’s wrong. The cadaver has always been stable. Why would it suddenly destabilize?" Valley Master Lin said in horror.
At that moment, she was stunned to discover that the sinister Qi from the cold Silver Needle had become the very thing that broke the equilibrium.
’This has never happened before when I’ve used the Silver Needle for exploration. Why now?’ Valley Master Lin wondered, baffled.
But this was no time to ponder such questions.
The Silver Needle had become a lit fuse. If she were to rashly pull it out, the cadaver’s balance would be shattered in an instant.
The terrifying disease within would likely erupt and spread immediately.
It would be a catastrophe. A disease that not even the Hundred Medicines Valley could decipher would, once unleashed, be an even greater threat than any Demonic Forces.
Valley Master Lin clenched her pearly teeth, forced to remain in her current position, completely motionless.
Just then, an Elder walked in and saw her predicament.
Seeing him, Valley Master Lin said, "Quickly, summon all the Elders! We need to fix the Silver Needle in place."
The Silver Needle was a Deceitful Object. If Valley Master Lin were to let go now, the catastrophe would erupt at once.
She could currently keep the needle fixed in place to stabilize the volatile cadaver, but she needed help.
Who would have thought that after she spoke, the Elder would just give a cryptic smile?
Valley Master Lin froze for a moment. Then, as a realization dawned, her expression turned cold. "Yu De, was this your doing?"
Yu De stroked his long beard and said, "Valley Master, you should have thought about it. How could such a ’great opportunity’ suddenly fall into your lap?"
"I went to great lengths to acquire this diseased cadaver precisely for this moment. I knew you wouldn’t be able to resist using your Silver Needle Deceitful Object."
Valley Master Lin gritted her teeth. "Why would you do this? Is it for the position of Valley Master?"
Yu De shook his head. "No. I’m doing this for the Hundred Medicines Valley."
Valley Master Lin frowned. "I don’t understand."
"Someone wants Shen Bai to be doomed beyond redemption."
Yu De said slowly, "They can’t get to him through open means, so they must use covert ones. When the disease from this cadaver breaks out and the people of an entire province die, we’ll frame Shen Bai for it. Then, even if he has heaven-defying abilities, he won’t be able to turn the tables."
"Everything I have done is for the sake of the Hundred Medicines Valley. That faction is not one our valley can afford to offend. Don’t worry, I have a way to protect the disciples of the Hundred Medicines Valley from harm."
"Once the disease spreads, the Hundred Medicines Valley will make its move. By treating the afflicted according to my methods, our valley’s reputation will skyrocket."
Valley Master Lin’s eyes were filled with icy rage. "You fool! By doing this, you’re not only implicating me in your treachery, but you’re also dooming the Hundred Medicines Valley to eternal damnation!"
"What do you know?" Yu De retorted. "Valley Master, just keep holding on. When you can’t hold on any longer and the disease erupts, you’ll be the first to die. Then I can take over."
Valley Master Lin asked, "Who is it that wants Shen Bai doomed beyond redemption?"
Yu De shook his head. "The Wild Buddha Sect."
"This time, the Wild Buddha Sect has paid a hefty price. Many assassins from the Jianghu and various Demonic Forces are now targeting Shen Bai. They won’t hold back if they get a chance."
"After all, the chance to experience a cycle of reincarnation within the Evil Buddha Bead is something many factions covet."
The Evil Buddha Bead?
Valley Master Lin’s eyes widened. "Of course. If it’s *that*, then this all makes sense."
"Legend says it is the ultimate treasure of the Wild Buddha Sect, as well as their most powerful Deceitful Object. It allows a Cultivator to temper their mind and spirit."
"Anyone who enters it is assailed by ten thousand evils. If they manage to escape, their strength will increase dramatically. They’re truly willing to part with it."
Yu De slowly walked out, closing the door behind him. "Valley Master, these are no longer your concerns. You can rest in peace now. I’ll make arrangements to ensure no one comes near your room. By the time you’re discovered, you’ll already be a corpse."
Having said his piece, Yu De prepared to turn and leave.
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.
"You just said that many Jianghu Influences are after me because of the Wild Buddha Sect?"
The voice was laced with a chilling intent.
Yu De’s eyes widened. He whipped his head around, only to feel a hand tighten around his neck, choking him.
Shen Bai, with his hand around Yu De’s throat, smiled. "Well, what do you know. I’ve finally found the real culprit behind the attempts on my life."
Yu De shivered, grabbing Shen Bai’s arm. "How did you... find out?"
Shen Bai said, "Oh, that? Amber."
Amber, perched on Shen Bai’s shoulder, let out a meow.
A short while ago, Shen Bai had been in his room grinding his Skill Level when Amber suddenly leaped from his robes, growling at a specific spot.
A Deceitful Beast possessed extraordinary perception, a level of sensitivity that even Shen Bai himself couldn’t hope to match.
