Jian Qiuchi’s expression changed slightly.

Not to mention Fourth Grade Awakening, even Third Grade Meridian Passage, if hit in the chest by the full force of an Innate Martial Artist, even if not dead, would likely be seriously injured!

Before this thought could settle, Chen Tang had already landed but stood steadily on the deck.

Then he leapt down from the deck and walked towards the people of the Ba Mountain Sword Sect.

Jian Qiuchi hurriedly approached, taking out several porcelain bottles from her bosom, handing them over and saying, "Quick, take one Antitoxic Pill first to stabilize the toxin within. You have no Inner Qi and can only rely on the medicine to suppress it."

"And here is a Protective Essence Pill, an elixir from our sect for treating internal injuries. Take it first, let the Jade Flute help circulate energy to heal the injury, and see if it can expel the toxin."

"If it doesn’t work, wait a moment for the cold poison in my body to be cleared, and I’ll help you expel the poison!"

She had some prejudice against this person before.

Now, it had completely vanished.

Moreover, if it weren’t for this person’s action, fighting with his life, they would all have died here!

It’s no exaggeration to say this person is the savior of her, as well as of the Ba Mountain Sword Sect.

"Thank you for your kindness, Sect Leader Jian, but it’s unnecessary."

Chen Tang smiled slightly.

As he walked, Chen Tang, in the Divine Illumination State, could clearly sense the toxins deep within his bloodline.

His Qi and blood surged, and his body emitted the sound of tidal waves!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the wound exuded a few drops of green liquid, emitting a faintly pungent smell!

Soon after, the green liquid disappeared, replaced by the gentle flow of golden blood from the wound.

This indicated that the poison in Chen Tang’s body had been completely expelled!

"This...!"

Not only the Ba Mountain Sword Sect disciples present, but even Jian Qiuchi was deeply shocked by this sight.

She wasn’t unfamiliar with Horizontal Body Training and Martial Artists with Inner Strength of the Viscera.

This type of Horizontal Martial Artist, while having strong body defense and enduring stamina, also had many weaknesses.

Without Inner Qi, their martial arts lacked many variations.

Without Inner Qi, once poisoned, without an antidote, they can only wait for death.

How strong must this person’s bloodline be to force out the toxin within?

"His blood is a pale golden color."

"Rumor has it that this is a sign of Great Success in the Vajra Unbreakable Technique."

A few people whispered in amazement.

"Your injury...?"

Jian Qiuchi asked again.

"Just a minor injury, nothing serious."

Chen Tang coughed twice, spitting out a bit of bloody foam, then casually remarked.

Seeing this, everyone, while silent, found it hard to believe in their hearts.

He’s coughing blood, how can it be nothing?

Who could remain unharmed under the full force of an Innate Martial Artist?

Jian Qiuchi also frowned slightly.

This was indeed rather abnormal.

If it had been two months ago, Chen Tang enduring such an attack would certainly have resulted in severe internal injuries, requiring a period of rest for recovery.

The power of Innate True Qi was enough to break through Flood Dragon Armor.

But now, with the Great Success of the Vajra Unbreakable Technique, his bloodline power surged, nourishing his whole body, fortifying his flesh’s defense by an entire level.

First, the Flood Dragon Armor absorbed much of the force.

The remaining Innate True Qi was physically endured by his robust and unmatched body he cultivated.

The Innate True Qi, although piercing the chest’s flesh and bone, inflicted much less damage when entering the inner viscera.

Chen Tang’s inner viscera were merely shaken, causing him to cough up some blood foam.

With such minor injuries, he would completely recover after a night’s rest.

Jian Qiuchi pondered for a moment, then clasped her hands respectfully, saying solemnly, "Thank you Master Chen for your help today. Without it, we of the Ba Mountain Sword Sect would have met a tragic end here."

"Thank you, Brother Chen, for saving my life."

Guo Heng, serious in expression, stepped forward to salute deeply.

Luo Qi, Lin Ling’Er, and other Ba Mountain Sword Sect disciples followed suit, stepping forward to bow in gratitude.

"Brother Chen, we misunderstood you earlier, our apologies."

Wang Xiang from the Boat Gang approached, looking somewhat ashamed and regretful.

Wang Xiang clasped his hands, saying, "We will remember Brother Chen’s life-saving act, and should you ever need our assistance, there will be no hesitation!"

"You all exaggerate."

Chen Tang chuckled, then turned to Jian Qiuchi, handing over the ’Return Sword,’ saying, "The title of great hero is undeserved; Sect Leader Jian, just call me by name. Returning this sword, today’s victory over the bandits owes much to the sword from Sect Leader Jian."

Jian Qiuchi was taken aback by these words, inwardly thinking, "What does he mean by this? Could it be... ah, never mind, just a sword."

Having thought this through, Jian Qiuchi seemed to have made a decision, saying, "If Mr. Chen likes it, this ’Return Sword’ is yours."

Guo Heng and others were quite taken aback by this sudden turn of events.

The Return Sword and the Night Rain Sword are the Ba Mountain Sword Sect’s two great heirloom swords.

The Night Rain Sword is held by the sect’s outstanding disciple.

While the Return Sword is not only the sect leader’s sword but also a token of leadership, carrying significant meaning.

Yet now, the sect leader is willing to give the Return Sword to an outsider!

"Uh..."

Chen Tang lightly rubbed his forehead.

He was merely being polite. Could the Sect Leader Jian have misunderstood him as asking for a favor?

"There’s no need."

Chen Tang shook his head, giving a slightly helpless smile.

Jian Qiuchi thought Chen Tang was being courteous.

In Jianghu, there’s often similar social etiquette.

One side offers something, the other side, uncomfortable directly accepting.

One side offers multiple times, then again, only then can the other accept.

Ye Yushi approached from behind, saying, "Master, the Return Sword is a symbol of leadership and shouldn’t be given to outsiders, not needed for him."

"Outsider..."

Jian Qiuchi seemed to remember something and suddenly said, "Jade Flute, there’s something I must ask you in front of everyone, and I hope you answer truthfully."

"What is it?"

Ye Yushi asked.

Jian Qiuchi said, "Just now, the sword techniques Chen used were from our sect’s ’Ba Mountain Swordsmanship.’ Did you teach them to him?"

"No."

Ye Yushi shook his head, saying, "Our sect’s sword techniques and cultivation techniques are not to be transmitted without the master’s orders, as per the rules of all major sects."

In fact, Jian Qiuchi knew this.

Chen Tang’s swordsmanship was only similar in form.

But his swordsmanship included many variations that even surprised her, offering a refreshing perspective.

She asked publicly to inform the Ba Mountain Sword Sect’s other disciples.

If not, the other disciples, though not saying it aloud, might discuss it privately.

Jian Qiuchi asked again, "If Ye Yushi didn’t teach you, how did you learn ’Ba Mountain Swordsmanship’?"

Even if similar in form, reaching such mastery and having such a unique understanding of ’Ba Mountain Swordsmanship,’ creating unexpected variations still puzzled her.

"I learned it myself."

Chen Tang smiled, saying, "Saw Ye... Jade Flute use it before, and over these days, watching you all using it, left an impression, so I simply used it."