My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

Chapter 393 The Truth or Fake Poisonous Plot? A Cataclysmic Disaster

At the banquet.

The gazes of the crowd were like countless sharp daggers, all aimed at the traitor, as if they wanted to tear him to pieces to vent their hatred.

Just when the atmosphere was extremely tense, the traitor from the Lan family suddenly raised his head.

His expression was extremely strange, with a half-smile curving his lips, but a deep chill in his eyes.

“What I have done is far more than just the Sand Vortex Beast!” he said, emphasizing each word.

His eyes flashed with madness, as if he had long since disregarded his own life and death, leaving only resentment towards the Lan family.

Upon hearing this, the Lan family members were all shocked and pale.

They simply couldn't understand why this usually gentle, low-key, and dedicated clansman would choose to betray the family. Who was he colluding with, and was there an even more terrifying conspiracy hidden behind him?

The two senior brothers from the Hundred Swords Pavilion were about to rise up in anger and capture the traitor.

However, at that moment, they suddenly felt unwell. The spiritual energy in their dantian became sluggish and difficult to flow, as if it were tightly bound by invisible shackles.

For cultivators, spiritual power is their lifeblood. Without spiritual power, how are they any different from lambs to the slaughter?

The two senior brothers looked at each other, a hint of panic and confusion flashing in their eyes.

This unexpected turn of events caught them off guard, and a strong sense of foreboding rose in their hearts.

They secretly regretted not accepting the mission from Jade Smoke Island. Now that they were embroiled in the Lan family's mess, extricating themselves seemed unlikely.

Xiao Lian noticed the change in her two senior brothers' expressions.

Their faces, which had been tense with anger, gradually showed surprise and tension.

A smug smile crept onto her lips as she secretly rejoiced, knowing that the poison she had secretly added to the tea had now taken effect.

She no longer needed to hide her true identity, nor did she have to feign politeness with these two incredibly foolish men in such a humble manner.

At that moment, her heart was filled with joy.

She thought that as long as the plan succeeded, all the grievances and forbearance she had endured over the years would be rewarded.

The wealth accumulated by the Lan family will also become hers.

At that time, she will surely find a precious Foundation Establishment Pill, break through her current bottleneck, and become someone that everyone looks up to.

Thinking of this, Xiaolian suddenly let out a soft laugh, her expression both cold and beautiful: "You think you can control the situation like this? How naive!"

Upon hearing this, the Lan family members all showed expressions of surprise.

They stared blankly at the little girl in front of them, unable to reconcile her current sinister and smug appearance with her previous obedient and adorable demeanor, and even less understanding why she had suddenly changed so drastically.

Xiao Lian slowly stood up, and her aura began to undergo a dramatic change.

Originally, she only revealed the third level of Qi Refining cultivation, but now her cultivation level is rising steadily until she reaches the Great Perfection of Qi Refining before stopping.

She was enveloped in a faint aura of light, and looked completely different from before; she was no longer the humble and timid little sister.

The Lan family reacted swiftly to the unexpected turn of events, and were about to capture Xiao Lian.

Unexpectedly, Xiaolian was even faster.

With a wave of her hands, a pair of gleaming, cold-light-filled mandarin duck swords were placed against the throats of the two senior brothers from the Hundred Swords Pavilion.

The sharp blade could slice through their necks at any moment, killing them instantly.

The Lan family was hesitant to act rashly, considering the existence of the Hundred Swords Pavilion, and could only watch helplessly as Xiao Lian acted recklessly.

After a brief uproar at the banquet, only Lan Zhengfeng and Chu Lengyu remained seated, each with a different expression.

Chu Lengyu understood Xiaolian's entire plan, and a look of understanding flashed in her eyes.

Lan Zhengfeng said in a deep voice, "Xiao Lian? That's probably your alias, isn't it? These pair of mandarin duck swords are the signature weapons of the bandit Zheng Buyi. You're really bold to offer yourself up here."

Despite having his identity exposed, Zheng Buyi remained completely unaffected.

"The old man does have some insight." She sneered and said disdainfully, "But so what if you know my true identity? Now, I have hostages, and you can only obey my orders."

As she spoke, her gaze shifted to Chu Lengyu, her eyes gleaming with smugness. She provocatively said, "You think you're so clever? Let me tell you, that tea was just a decoy. I've already planted the real poison elsewhere. This is all part of my plan. You can only be manipulated by me, like fish on a chopping board, obediently waiting to die!"

Lan Zhengfeng's face had turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

He never imagined that his family would raise a tiger that would turn out to be a threat, producing such a daring traitor.

Moreover, Zheng Buyi was a well-known cultivator who had undergone tribulation. Judging from her arrogant demeanor and fearless attitude, it was clear that she had a formidable force backing her up.

Lan Zhengfeng pondered to himself that this crisis was probably far more complex and difficult than he had imagined.

He suppressed his anger and tried to mobilize the spiritual power within his body.

However, when he tried to activate his spiritual power, he was shocked to find that his spiritual power was being firmly suppressed, leaving him with less than half of what he usually had.

This unexpected turn of events weighed heavily on Lan Zhengfeng's mind.

It seems Zheng Buyi wasn't lying; she had already poisoned the tea elsewhere. The poisoned tea she presented earlier was merely a decoy to lull them into a false sense of security, causing them to fall into her true trap.

They thought that once the problem of the jade mine's mutation was solved, the Lan family could develop smoothly as before.

Who could have predicted that the family's internal and external troubles would erupt at this moment, plunging the Lan family into an unprecedented crisis?

Lan Zhengfeng was filled with helplessness, but he knew that as the head of the clan, he could not easily give in, and he could not allow the Lan family to be destroyed.

So he straightened his back and looked at her with a firm gaze: "Zheng Buyi, you may be cunning, but the foundation of my Lan family is not something you can shake!"