Chapter 2082: How could your sect's disciples act like this

After consuming that spirit mushroom, Ye Zhangqing and the others immediately felt unwell, exhibiting various symptoms of poisoning of varying severity.

The symptoms were primarily hallucinations.

However, the two venerable ancestors, relying on their profound and inscrutable cultivation, easily suppressed the toxins that had entered their bodies, suffering no effect whatsoever.

Thanks to these two ancestors acting decisively and swiftly employing a miraculous technique, they quickly cleared everyone's toxins completely, leaving all unharmed as if the incident had never occurred.

As everyone sat together chatting, a disciple suddenly recalled something important; his face turned deathly pale instantly, and he shouted in terror.

"Oh no, Senior Brother Wang and the others went out earlier."

It turned out that everyone present had eaten the toxic spirit mushroom, but because they were indoors at the time and an ancestor happened to be there to render timely aid, they managed to escape disaster.

However, Senior Brother Wang and the two others had mentioned after dinner that they would go for a stroll near the Immortal Sword Sect.

Even now, there is still no sign of their return.

At this moment, without an ancestor by their side, what should be done about these three having been severely poisoned?

Hearing the disciple's panicked cry, Wu Shou and Ye Zhangqing were first startled, then Wu Shou hurriedly urged anxiously.

"Huh??? Why are you still standing here foolishly? Hurry up and go fetch them back."

After all, the situation is urgent now; these three may very well have suffered toxin-induced heart attack, and if we cannot quickly locate and bring them back here for the ancestors to purge their bodily toxins, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Upon hearing Wu Shou's words, the disciple who had been conversing with him instantly felt as if granted a great pardon, eagerly nodding repeatedly in agreement.

"Yes, Grand Elder, I'll attend to it right away."

Having said that, he turned and hurriedly stepped toward the door.

However, unexpectedly, just as he had not yet stepped out of the courtyard gate, a disciple came running to report that the Grand Elder of the Immortal Sword Sect, Zhao Baiyun, had arrived for a visit.

Moreover, it was surprising that Zhao Baiyun was not alone; the three disciples who had previously gone out for a stroll were also personally brought back by him.

Everyone looked up and saw Zhao Baiyun's face dark as if water could drip from it, his expression extremely complex.

Upon seeing Wu Shou, he did not conceal his displeasure at all, immediately launching into a loud rebuke.

"Elder Wu, these disciples of your sect, I have brought them back intact, yet they actually dared, within my Immortal Sword Sect, to plot such a heinous act against a poor little stray dog..."

Having said that, Zhao Baiyun abruptly cut off his words, but the implication was already crystal clear.

Faced with this, Wu Shou felt a flush of embarrassment, his old face instantly reddening, and he inwardly wondered, what kind of thing is this? What does "attempting misconduct" mean, especially when the target is a stray dog?

Thinking this over, he could only grit his teeth, clasping his hands before Zhao Baiyun with an embarrassed smile.

"Oh dear, thank you so much, Elder Zhao; these useless disciples of our sect have indeed caused you considerable trouble this time, and I, Wu, hereby apologize."

Facing Wu Shou's guilty, downcast apology, Zhao Baiyun pressed his lips tightly, his mouth twitching involuntarily, and spoke in a low voice.

"It's not exactly a major trouble, but Elder Wu, you really need to be more conscientious in teaching your disciples, after all this incident is truly not very glorious."

At this very moment, Zhao Baiyun's mind still vividly conjured the shocking scene he had witnessed when he hurriedly rushed to the site.

He saw that, in the hands of three burly, fierce-looking men, the once majestic Dàhuáng earth dog was now being tortured beyond endurance.

Its body was covered in wounds, blood flowing, and it kept emitting mournful, desperate howls.

Yet, even in such a miserable state, Senior Brother Wang and the other two showed no intention of stopping, continuing their violence without mercy.

Seeing this, Zhao Baiyun felt a surge of nameless anger rise in his heart.

Without a word, he flashed forward like a ghost, unleashing his profound and inscrutable cultivation with thunderous force, instantly subduing those three arrogant ruffians on the spot.

Immediately thereafter, he did not dare delay, swiftly rescuing the near-dead Dàhuáng earth dog and, without pause, escorting the three perpetrators back to the sect.

Recalling that scene, Zhao Baiyun still feels his heart torn as if by a knife, and cannot bear to think of further details.

Finally, he deeply gazed at Wu Shou standing before him, face full of remorse, then gently shook his head, sighed, turned and left without looking back.

As for the impact this incident has had on the reputation of the Dao One Immortal Sect, it is truly indescribable, leaving people feeling helpless and embarrassed.

Zhao Baiyun walked on slowly, meanwhile secretly pondering how to properly handle the aftermath so as to minimize the negative impact of this incident…

The negative repercussions of this incident are practically immeasurable… Bear in mind that when Senior Brother Wang and the others abused that Dàhuáng dog, numerous disciples of the Immortal Sword Sect were present as eyewitnesses.

If this matter is not handled well, it is likely to cause a major uproar.

Thinking of this, Zhao Baiyun felt utterly overwhelmed.

"Alas…"

As Zhao Baiyun gradually faded into the distance, Wu Shou faintly heard a deep sigh coming from the direction of his departure.

In an instant, his complexion turned darker than a pot bottom, his eyes bulged like copper bells, seemingly ablaze with raging fury, as he glared straight at the three Senior Brother Wang who remained immersed in their hallucinations, oblivious.

He clenched his teeth so hard that they emitted a grating creak from the strain.

Yet, although his inner fury was about to burst his chest, Wu Shou ultimately forced himself to suppress his emotions, snapping at the disciples nearby.

"Hurry up and take them for detoxification."

Well now, before the Four Sects' Sword Debate has even officially begun, our Dao One Immortal Sect has actually become famous in such an inglorious manner.

Moreover, this sort of fame is certainly nothing to be proud of or to boast about.