I Can Transfer the Side Effects of Evil Skills

This even caused Xiaolv in the Beast Taming Ring to stir restlessly, clearly wanting to fly out and have a feast.

In fact, it wasn’t just Luo Zhenzhen; an incredibly domineering and potent poison also flowed through the Dragon King’s body.

That’s right. Perhaps empowered by his title as the Dragon King, Luo Gang’s poison did indeed carry a domineering, kingly aura that could, through some mystical principle, force other venomous creatures into submission.

However, Zou Feng had long been a master of Mixed Poison, so he was more than capable of resisting this ”domineering poison.”

’Looks like the Dragon Race of Yu Long Lake are all poison dragons who specialize in venom!’

’Unfortunately, I can’t just ignore the trouble that would follow.’

’Besides, that Luo Zhenzhen seems utterly repulsed by the marriage alliance with the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect. There’s probably something fishy going on with her...’

Whether the marriage would happen or not certainly wouldn’t be decided right then and there. So, after a round of awkward small talk, Luo Zhenzhen was the first to leave.

Zou Feng and the other candidates also took that as their cue to leave.

Soon, only Luo Gang, Yu Lingxiao, and Jiang Wanzhao remained.

Before Yu Lingxiao or Jiang Wanzhao could ask, Luo Gang spoke up. ”That young man, Zhao Feixiong, seems quite promising!”

Hearing this, Yu Lingxiao glanced at Jiang Wanzhao.

After all, Zhao Feixiong was Jiang Wanzhao’s subordinate, so her approval was needed first.

Jiang Wanzhao had seen Zhao Feixiong’s ridiculous, lovestruck expression just now. She was well aware he would likely have no objections, a complete reversal of his previous, vehement opposition.

”I can see that Zhao Feixiong is quite taken with the Ninth Princess. He would likely jump at the chance for this marriage. The problem is... the Ninth Princess didn’t seem very willing, did she?” Jiang Wanzhao tossed the question back to Luo Gang.

After all, Luo Zhenzhen had worn a thunderous scowl the entire time. Anyone could see how unwilling she was.

Luo Gang, however, waved it off. ”My daughter has been spoiled since she was a child... But I have the final say in this matter!”

Only then did Jiang Wanzhao nod. ”In that case, let’s have them spend some time alone later. If neither of them has any objections, we can consider the matter settled.”

Although Luo Gang said he had the final say, Jiang Wanzhao wanted to be on the safe side. She planned to have Luo Zhenzhen agree to the matter personally, in front of everyone.

Having them spend time together first was the more prudent approach.

It would also give Zhao Feixiong a chance to observe her more closely, just in case Luo Zhenzhen was... already pregnant with another’s child.

Otherwise, if some scandal were to erupt on their wedding day or afterward, it could, in the worst-case scenario, tarnish the reputation of the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect.

Besides, Zhao Feixiong was her subordinate. She couldn’t just irresponsibly push him into what might be a pit of fire.

Just as they had settled on this course of action, Yu Lingxiao’s expression suddenly changed.

At the same time, a piercing alarm blared once more from the spire of the Celestial Hearing Tower...

Meanwhile, Zou Feng and Zhao Feixiong had just left the reception hall and were walking side-by-side.

”Brother Zhao, if I’m not mistaken, this marriage is going to fall into your lap!” Zou Feng said with a broad smile. ”In that case, let me be the first to congratulate you!”

Zhao Feixiong frowned. ”What’s there to congratulate? I never said I wanted to marry that Luo Zhenzhen...”

”Forgive me for being blunt, but everyone could see that you were smitten with Luo Zhenzhen at first sight,” Zou Feng replied, his smile unwavering.

”Nonsense! My heart belongs to Senior Sister Jiang. How could I... How could I possibly feel that way about...”

Zhao Feixiong had intended to sharply refute Zou Feng, but as he mentioned Luo Zhenzhen, the image of her enchanting and delicate figure involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

The words died on his lips.

’There was no way around it; he really did like her. If he denied it too forcefully now, it would be awkward to walk it back later.’

Seeing this, Zou Feng simply smiled without saying a word. After a moment, however, he added a word of caution, ”Brother Zhao, if you’re truly interested in this match, that’s wonderful news, but don’t be too hasty.”

”I noticed that Luo Zhenzhen seemed very resistant to this matchmaking. She might have her own troubles. You should keep your eyes open, Brother Zhao, just in case...”

Zou Feng had been warned by Zhao Feixiong before, and that warning had proven true, so this time he was simply returning the favor out of goodwill.

Zhao Feixiong nodded in deep agreement. ”You have a point... I’ll have to observe her more closely. What if this woman can also grow... ahem...”

Zou Feng was speechless.

’He was trying to warn Zhao Feixiong that Luo Zhenzhen might be in some kind of trouble, and this guy was worried she might transform into a giant like Jiang Wanzhao?’

The next moment, the alarms blared loudly. Clearly, another enemy attack was underway.

Instead of being alarmed, Zou Feng was delighted.

His art of the External Pill had now reached Minor Success, which meant he could finally attempt to refine an External Pill.

’Any disciples from the Ninefold Celestial Court he encountered would be nothing more than walking Elixirs to him.’

Without a second thought, Zou Feng immediately quickened his pace, preparing to join the fray.

He had expected Zhao Feixiong to join him, but to his surprise, the man turned and ran back the way they had come.

”Brother Zhao, where are you going?” Zou Feng asked, puzzled.

Without looking back, Zhao Feixiong shouted, ”I’m going to protect the Ninth Princess!”

’Seriously? He’s already become a simp?!’

’Looks like my well-intentioned warning was a complete waste of breath. In his current state, even if Luo Zhenzhen really showed up pregnant, he’d probably look at her with deep affection and say: ”It doesn’t matter, I’ll raise the child!”’

But a simp deserves no sympathy. Zou Feng couldn’t be bothered with him anymore and hurried off to prepare for his Alchemy.

’As for Jiang Wanzhao, Yu Lingxiao, and the other Golden Core Realm experts, they had their own battlefield. I don’t need to worry about them; in fact, I should stay far away from where those Golden Core Realm Great Cultivators are fighting.’

’It was just bad luck for those Tribulation Cultivators, though. Stirring up trouble right when the Dragon King, Luo Gang, was present.’

’With three Golden Core Realm cultivators striking at once, the Tribulation Cultivators were bound to suffer devastating losses...’

Just as during the last attack on the Celestial Hearing Tower, multiple points along the entire defensive line were being assaulted simultaneously.

Everywhere he looked, the dazzling light of various Skills flashed and explosions echoed without end.

To be honest, being stationed at the Celestial Hearing Tower was a real ordeal. One could be attacked at any moment and had to be constantly on standby.

Fortunately, at his current stage, this was exactly what Zou Feng wanted.

Standing on high ground, Zou Feng observed for a moment before identifying a section of the defensive line with a high concentration of disciples from the Ninefold Celestial Court.

They were easy to spot. After all, no matter how sinister the Ninefold Celestial Court’s Skills were, most of them still looked ethereal and divine, filled with all sorts of strange ”auspicious omens.”

Without another word, Zou Feng darted toward that location.

It was absurd, really. Even though the reinforcements, including him, had been here for several days, they still hadn’t been systematically assigned any defensive duties.

Core Disciples at the Dao Foundation Realm, like Zou Feng, were especially free to act as they pleased during an enemy attack. As long as they didn’t just hide, they could go to any section of the line they chose.

Before Zou Feng even got close, he discovered that this section of the line was already on the brink of collapse.

Clearly, unlike the last attack which was merely a probe, this time the Tribulation Cultivators were likely playing for keeps, determined to achieve a tangible result.

At a rough glance, there were probably over a hundred Tribulation Cultivators, a mix from the Ninefold Celestial Court and the Yama Underworld.

Among them, more than a dozen at the Dao Foundation Realm were visible to the naked eye.

’And this was just one of the defensive lines under attack. For the enemy to commit forces on this scale... could this be a full-scale assault?’

’Could it be that the Ninefold Celestial Court and the Yama Underworld are no longer content with minor skirmishes...’

After a moment’s thought, Zou Feng landed on the ground and, using the stealth effect of his Spider Stance, walked right through the protective Array.

It was better if no one saw him use his External Pill Immortal Skill. If he was seen using an ”Immortal Technique” so similar to those of the Ninefold Celestial Court, someone would definitely report him.

That would lead to endless trouble. Even if he could eventually prove his innocence, he would inevitably be subjected to all sorts of inspections.

Of course, to take such initiative required both great skill and great courage, which Zou Feng possessed.

His easy victory over two Dao Foundation Realm Tribulation Cultivators from the Yama Underworld last time had given him plenty of confidence.

After sneaking closer for a short while, an opportunity presented itself.

A Female Cultivator from the Ninefold Celestial Court was sent stumbling by a long-range attack from the Celestial Hearing Tower’s defenders. She tumbled from the sky, falling closer and closer to where Zou Feng was hiding in the grass...