Chapter 2829
The elderly man stared at Kai, astonished, as he fought to contain his overwhelming excitement!
It had been quite some time since he encountered someone with such an expansive divine sense!
“Elders, let’s share the answers we believe will lead us to victory,” he suggested to the group surrounding Suo Xing Yue.
Several individuals nodded in agreement and proceeded to reveal their answers!
When the results were disclosed, a hush fell over the crowd; even the old man was momentarily taken aback!
To his surprise, aside from his own selection of Kai as the winner, everyone else from Suo Xing Yue had opted for Meng He!
“Elders, what’s happening here?” the old man inquired, his expression darkening with displeasure!
He had taken on the role of judge to prevent any form of cheating, yet it was evident that Kai’s God Condensing Pill was vastly superior—about a hundred times more potent than Meng He’s!
It was clear now that they were engaging in deceit!
So Xing Yue and the others were left dazed and bewildered, their thoughts in disarray, feeling as if the world was spinning around them!
“Now that the results are in, my master and uncle aren’t feeling well, so I’ll take them to rest,” Zhu Zhu interjected hastily!
If they lingered any longer, Suo Xing Yue and the others might very well collapse!
The old man furrowed his brow, recognizing that something was indeed amiss with Suo Xing Yue and the rest!
As Zhu Zhu attempted to escort Suo Xing Yue and the others away, the old man reached out and grasped Suo Xing Yue’s wrist, channeling his spiritual energy into her!
“What are you doing?”
Seeing this, Zhu Zhu rushed to intervene, but the old man shot her a fierce glare, making her hesitate!
Meanwhile, Meng He shouted, “The judges have already announced the results! First place is mine—why hasn’t it been declared yet?”
His loud outburst aimed to create a distraction and halt the old man’s examination of Suo Xing Yue and the others!
The poison Meng He had given Zhu Zhu was mild; it wouldn’t be fatal, but it would gradually erode her consciousness. However, the dosage was small enough that she would recover on her own in time!
Meng He had no intention of taking Suo Xing Yue’s life; his sole aim was to secure first place in the Pill Master Competition!
At that moment, the old man was scrutinizing Suo Xing Yue and the others, but he found nothing unusual, which puzzled him!
It was strange because Suo Xing Yue and the Danyang Clan had served as judges multiple times without ever showing favoritism or cheating!
While this was happening, Kai observed Meng He’s smug demeanor and loud proclamations, and suddenly he had an epiphany. He sprang forward, positioning himself in front of Suo Xing Yue!
“Elder Suo…”
Kai called out to her!
However, Suo Xing Yue was in such a dazed state that she couldn’t even respond!
Realizing this, Kai rushed closer, enveloping Suo Xing Yue’s body with his divine sense!
“What are you doing? Are you trying to harm my master?”
Zhu Zhu shouted, attempting to stop Kai!
She was well aware of the situation regarding Suo Xing Yue and the others!
Kai, however, was unfazed by Zhu Zhu’s protests. With a surge of energy, he sent her flying back effortlessly!
He then focused his divine sense into Suo Xing Yue’s consciousness!
Upon seeing the gray mist within her mind, Kai immediately understood what was happening!
The symptoms in Suo Xing Yue’s consciousness mirrored his own from the previous day. Unlike Kai, whose vast consciousness and the enhancement from his Golden Dragon True Body had shielded him, Suo Xing Yue was clearly affected!
Kai’s gaze turned icy as he shifted his focus to Zhu Zhu, recalling that they had both experienced this after consuming the tea she had prepared!
If Suo Xing Yue and the others were now suffering the same fate, Kai couldn’t help but suspect Zhu Zhu!
Under the weight of his cold stare, Zhu Zhu couldn’t meet Kai’s gaze, her eyes darting away as if she had committed a wrongdoing!