Zheng Feng listened as their conversation faded gradually away. Knowing that they were now out of earshot, he tried moving his limbs. Fortunately, his great reserve of inner energy prevented the poison from paralyzing him for long. He had now gained some control over his body. He was certain that he would regain his inner energy as well in a moment.

He knew he was in no danger for now, so he closed his eyes to regulate his breathing. After about an hour, he heard someone being dragged to his location. He quietly listened rather than acting recklessly. He had recovered his full strength, but it wasn’t time for him to act yet.

Judging from their footsteps, it’s the same two men from earlier!

Once they dropped their new victim, one of them said, “Lock the door. Daoist Puremoon said this would be the last one for today. Something I ate hasn’t gone down well. I have to go to the toilet!”

His footsteps were heavy as he ran away. The other man laughed and said, “Told...