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

Chapter 345 This is the first time she's drunk poisoned tea.

"If the Ten Directions Forest becomes an obstacle, I will not hesitate to use force!"

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone in the hall stiffened, and no one dared to remain seated calmly.

Its sharpness is hidden, but when it is unleashed, it will be as powerful as thunder.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the hall became heavy, and the pressure was like a huge boulder, weighing heavily on everyone's hearts, making it hard to breathe.

They finally realized that this Chu State Preceptor was neither a naive junior who could be easily fooled, nor an ordinary person who needed their help.

She is unique and powerful enough to inspire awe.

"Master Chu, are you threatening us?" an abbot asked coldly, but his fierce tone betrayed his underlying fear.

Chu Lengyu replied calmly, "No, I'm just stating a fact. If you continue with this attitude, then I will have to take other measures."

Do these people from the Ten Directions Forest think that just because of their status and a slight connection with the Xuanzhen Temple, they have something special about them and can put on airs in front of her?

Ha, in her eyes, their lives were no different from those of the masses; she didn't even bother to ask their names.

The monks exchanged bewildered glances, cold sweat pouring down their backs, their hearts filled with unspeakable horror.

They had never seen such a powerful person, nor had they ever imagined that this young woman would possess such ruthless methods.

They all realized that Chu Lengyu was not someone who could be easily offended, and that their actions today were reckless.

"Master Chu, perhaps we can discuss this further," one of the abbots finally said, his tone softening with a hint of pleading.

Chu Lengyu nodded; she knew she had achieved her goal.

She does not wish to be enemies with the Ten Directions Forest, but she will not allow them to become obstacles.

“Very well, I hope you will all make a wise choice.” After saying this, she casually chose a seat and sat down, her posture relaxed.

Seeing this, the other abbots breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down in their original positions.

One of the abbots clapped his hands lightly, and immediately a disciple brought out tea to serve Chu Lengyu and the other abbots.

"Master Chu, please have some tea," a temple abbot said with a smile, his attitude completely changed and he became extremely polite.

Chu Lengyu glanced at the teacup and immediately noticed the unusual activity. A hint of disdain flashed in her eyes; such petty tricks were no match for her.

She said calmly, "Esteemed abbots, please have some tea as well."

The abbots exchanged glances, then picked up their teacups.

Chu Lengyu gently raised the teacup and drank it all in one gulp without hesitation.

The slight poison was neutralized by spiritual power as soon as it entered the mouth.

However, not long afterward, the monks felt as if their abdomens were burning with intense pain.

They trembled in pain, their faces as pale as paper; some even fell off their seats and collapsed to the ground.

Chaos erupted inside the hall, with cries of pain filling the air.

Chu Lengyu remained seated as before, her expression unchanged, cold and aloof, quietly observing this farce.

"What...what's going on?" one of the abbots said in alarm, his gaze finally landing on the disciple serving tea, full of doubt and confusion.

A smug smile appeared on the disciple's face.

He said coldly, "This is the most potent poison in the world, and there is no antidote."

Upon hearing this, the abbots' angry gazes shot towards the disciple like sharp swords. They couldn't believe they had been betrayed like this, and their hearts were filled with pain and anger that were hard to express.

"You, you actually dared to betray us!" one of the abbots roared, his face contorted with pain.

The disciple sneered and said, "I simply chose a stronger master, what's wrong with that?"

Recently, the emperor has been frequently contacting the Ten Directions Forest in an attempt to join forces. Now that the followers of the Plague God have discovered this, they will not let it develop unchecked and will try every means to sabotage it.

Chu Lengyu rarely appears in public, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is enough to make him take a risk and try it.

He watched as Chu Lengyu drank the poisoned tea, his heart filled with anticipation, waiting to see her shocked and bewildered expression.

"If we could poison so many important people," it would certainly be a great achievement.

However, to his astonishment, Chu Lengyu showed no signs of poisoning whatsoever, and a sense of foreboding arose in his heart.

"This method is far too despicable." She shook her head slightly, her tone clearly showing disdain.

To actually attempt to harm a Nascent Soul cultivator like her with ordinary poisons is truly a laughable joke.

With a casual wave of her hand, a beam of clear light burst forth from her fingertips, instantly enveloping the assembled abbots.

The clear light contained powerful spiritual energy, which instantly neutralized the toxins in their bodies.

The monks were astonished, realizing that the toxins in their bodies had vanished and the previous excruciating pain seemed like a hallucination.

Their gazes toward Chu Lengyu were filled with awe and gratitude.

If she hadn't been here, they would surely have died from the poison today.

The traitorous disciple, seeing that things were not going well, had already turned and started to run away, knowing that his end would be extremely miserable.

The monks helped each other to their feet, still shaken, their expressions a mixture of fear and awe.

However, it's still more pleasing to the eye than before.

Chu Lengyu had no interest in interrogation. She casually crushed the insect and said, "The environment here is nice, suitable for quiet cultivation."

"Yes, yes," the group replied hastily, clearly not understanding the hint she was trying to give.

She was more concerned with fear than with the fact that she could crush a living person with her bare hands.

She shook her head in disappointment again, stood up, and said calmly, "I hope you will all remember today's lesson and not make the same mistake again."

After saying that, she transformed into a stream of light and left.

Several people were covered in sweat.