The old man snorted:

"I have roamed the Jianghu all my life, when have I ever bullied a child?

"You, young one, speaking like this, you look down on this old man."

As he spoke, he came in front of Little Situ, crouched down to take her wrist.

Little Situ was furious:

"Get lost, I don't need you to save me."

"Rest assured, your beloved isn't going to die."

The old man said with a smile:

"This young man went so far as to risk his life for you, that's truly remarkable.

"It reminds this old man of some past experiences.

"Such a person, it would be a pity to kill."

As he spoke, he had already taken Little Situ's wrist, and after a brief examination, his expression changed dramatically:

"Absurd!!!"

These four words fell, and the old man leapt into the air, pointing at Su Mo and scolding:

"Ridiculous, are you young ones toying with this old man?

"Is this a disease?

"The Three Yin and Three Yang Meridians are all damaged, unless a Daluo Golden Immortal descends to earth, it's impossible to cure this ailment!!"

After finishing, he turned and walked away, but as he passed Su Mo, he casually tossed him a bottle of elixir:

"Take it, and after conducting Qi Flow for three hours, there will be no more trouble from the poison."

Leaving those words behind, the old man tapped his foot, landing on a small boat, and scattered something into the water.

Soon there was a crackling sound, and countless fish swam to the boat, escorting it swiftly into the distance.

Seeing this, Su Mo, who was lying on the ground, suddenly flipped and stood up.

However, his brows were slightly furrowed, and he looked displeased.

"Brother Su..."

Little Situ, seeing this, was suddenly taken aback: "Are you really immune to all poisons?"

Su Mo looked back at her and shook his head with a smile:

"Have you ever seen me lie to you? Why such urgency..."

What he whispered to her earlier was to tell her he was immune to all poisons, so this was no danger.

"I..."

Little Situ was startled and immediately lowered her head:

"It's not that I don't believe you, it's just seeing you in pain, I couldn't bear it."

"It's okay."

Su Mo smiled, came in front of Little Situ, carried her on his back, and casually put the antidote for the Soul Detachment Powder into his pocket.

"This old man truly has no solution for the damage to the Three Yin and Three Yang, alas, a wasted effort..."

"Brother Su..."

Little Situ then asked softly: "If you're immune to all poisons, why pretend to be poisoned?"

"It's naturally to let the old man feel triumphant."

Su Mo chuckled:

"The human heart is deep and complex.

"If I showed no concern, he might keep his promise, but it could also stir his competitive spirit, causing more trouble.

"So, I let him think I was poisoned.

"This way, feeling pleased with himself, he might actually keep his promise.

"Submitting to someone stronger is subjugation.

"Keeping a promise to someone weaker is a gift, is it not?

"People don't like submitting to others, but they are willing to bestow gifts widely.

"Thus it is.

"Of course, if he intended to take advantage of the situation to kill...

"Then today, he wouldn't be leaving here alive."

Hearing this, Little Situ finally understood, feeling that the old man had indeed taken a step back from the Ghost Gate.

Fortunately, he didn't seize the opportunity to harm Su Mo when he was 'poisoned'.

Otherwise, there would have been one more corpse at sea today.

And Su Mo said with a smile:

"But I never expected that the old man would actually leave the antidote before he left.

"Observing his behavior, he doesn't seem like someone who acts recklessly.

"Once we return to the ship, Little Situ, check if the antidote he gave is accurate...

"If it is, see if you can make a little more."

"Why?"

Little Situ was puzzled, as the poison had no effect on Su Mo, why bother to make more?

"Our connection with the old man might not be over yet."

Su Mo chuckled:

"We might encounter him again later."

"Hmm?"

Little Situ frowned, thinking carefully, then suddenly understood:

"Is his Poison Dragon Pill Scripture the one from the Wang Family?"

"...Doesn't seem like it."

Su Mo shook his head: "But it's also fake, the content is no different from ours."

"So, is there a line in the Pill Scripture?"

Little Situ looked at Su Mo:

"Will he go?"

The old man, excelling in both medical and poison techniques, could naturally uncover the hidden messages in the Pill Scripture.

So Little Situ didn't even ask if he could discover them.

His discovery of the secrets in the Pill Scripture was just a matter of time.

Su Mo, however, was unsure:

"He might go, or he might not..."

As he said this, Su Mo furrowed his brow:

"If the Poison Dragon Pill Scripture in his hands is that of the Wang Family, then that's fine.

"But if it's not... then there's probably a major issue.

"Someone is secretly spreading this Poison Dragon Pill Scripture, just to convey its hidden message.

"If all these people converged at some point, in that foggy weather, heading towards the so-called Longmu Island...

"Who knows what might happen?"

"...Before that, there's actually another question."

Little Situ said softly: "Does Longmu Island exist?"

"..."

Su Mo fell silent, then smiled:

"Longmu Island exists."

"Hmm?"

Little Situ was taken aback: "Why are you so sure?"

"Longmu Island must exist!"

Su Mo said firmly: "There must be a Daluo Golden Immortal on it!!"

Only then did Little Situ understand Su Mo's meaning.

The old man had said before he left that unless a Daluo Golden Immortal descends to earth, it would be impossible to cure the ailment.

Su Mo was being so firm now, simply to prevent her from losing hope.

She chuckled, examining the man carrying her, and spoke softly:

"Actually... it's not important..."

"Hmm?"

Su Mo glanced at her, shaking his head lightly:

"Let's go back.

"From here going south, Gupiao Island isn't far."

"Okay."

Little Situ said no more, but after a moment of hesitation, gently hugged Su Mo's neck.

Her heart trembled slightly, fearing it might displease Su Mo.

Yet she heard Su Mo whisper:

"Hold on tight..."

"Hmm!"

Little Situ immediately nodded repeatedly, hiding her face against Su Mo's shoulder, eyes full of joy.

If only I could always be carried on your back like this.

Even if I can't walk for a lifetime, what does it matter?

She thought dumbly but secretly sighed, feeling she was too greedy...

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