In the inn.

　　After what had happened previously, everyone's expression had become a little grave. They understood that the collaboration between Qi Manor and Black Venom City would undoubtedly become their biggest obstruction.

　　Zhou Yuan wore a serious expression as he looked towards Wei Canglan and inquired, "General Wei, what are you chances of winning against the Black Venom King?"

　　Wei Canglan hesitated for a moment before he slowly answered, "There are nine levels to the Alpha-Origin stage and both the Black Venom King and myself are at the second level. Neither of us should be able to gain the upper hand if we go at it for real… but the Black Venom King has the Devil Miasma Qi, a top-tier grade 4 Genesis Qi. It is an overbearing poison Qi that can easily infect an opponent in a fight without him knowing, hence why I suffered at its hands back then."

　　"This Devil Miasma Qi is a huge headache."

　　Afraid that their morale will suffer, Wei Canglan hastily added in. "Although I am wary of the Devil Miasma Poison, I will definitely be able to stall the Black Venom King when the time comes."

　　Zhou Yaun had a look of complentation on his face. This was no insurance at all. If anything unexpected happened, the situation would become far too unfavorable for them.

　　After some thought, he suddenly cast his gaze at Yaoyao, smiling as he asked, "Big sis Yaoyao, could you think of something?"

　　Yaoyao currently had her head lowered as she studied the black jade list while carrying Tuntun. She lifted her head, showing her pretty face as she glared at Zhou Yuan. "I just knew that you were going to ask me."

　　On the way back, she had felt Zhou Yuan look towards her from to time to time.

　　However, she also knew that this was a matter of paramount importance. Hence, after glaring at Zhou Yuan, her hand reached towards the Universe bag on her hip and retrieved a green scroll which she then placed on the table. "This is known as the Thousand Wood Poison Safeguard Rune, a top-tier grade 3 Genesis Rune. When activated, it will be able to guard against all kinds of poisons and the Devil Miasma Poison should be unable to break its defences."

　　"A top-tier grade 3 Genesis Rune?" Wei Canglan, Wei Qingqing and the rest stared in amazement at Yaoyao. Was this young lady before them, who did not give off even the slightest Genesis Qi undulation, really have such high mastery in the art of Genesis Runes?

　　Such a Genesis Rune stood at the pinnacle even in the entire Great Zhou Empire.

　　Only now did Wei Qingqing realise why Zhou Yuan always insisted on having this seemingly burdensome girl at his side.

　　"Great! With the aid of this Genesis Rune, the Black Venom King will no longer pose any threat towards me. I will be able to attack without worry and thoroughly suppress him. In fact, I may even find a chance to kill him!" As Wei Canglan grasped the scroll, his face turned slightly red due to intense emotions.

　　His hatred towards the Black Venom King had long seeped deep into his bones, and he had tried everything he could to eliminate the latter. Unfortunately, his fear of the Devil Miasma Poison had ultimately made him lose out in their previous exchanges.

　　Now that he had this top-tier grade 3 Genesis Rune, the Thousand Wood Poison Safeguard Rune, the Black Venom King's greatest weapon no longer posed any threat towards him.

　　Everyone in the room gave a slight sigh of relief after hearing Wei Canglan's confident declaration.

　　Zhou Yuan also smiled and nodded. "I'm relieved that general Wei is confident. Since our information gathering is almost complete, we shall move out tomorrow and enter the Battle Puppet Sect ruins."