Darryl nodded in response before he allowed Yvette and the others to carry him toward the camps as the crowd watched.

Yang Jian sighed in relief and slowly released his grip on his weapon. It was wise of Darryl to keep it to himself to hold on to his life.

On the other side of the camp, Yvette and the others carefully helped Darryl onto the bed.

"Darryl!" Yvette frowned as she asked softly, "You were lying. You did not end up like that because of failed cultivation, right?"

Yvette had always been the one to pay attention to details. It took her one look to realize that Darryl did not tell them the truth. He was immune to all poison and took countless rare herbs over the years. So the break through should not have been difficult for him; how could he possibly fail? Something else must have happened! Irene, Yvonne, and Megan turned to look at Darryl as they waited for his response. Darryl took a deep breath and smiled bitterly as he looked back at Yvette. Of course, Yvette would f