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"What is it?" Alex asked. "What do you know? Please tell me."

Elder Lan silently conferred with Elder Ming for a moment before turning back toward Alex.

"We shouldn't be telling you this, but since you asked, here it is. We fear that you may not have been targeted by the First Elder alone."

Alex narrowed his eyes, confusion filling his thoughts. "Do you mean someone else was involved? Other than the Elder that worked with the First Elder to try and poison me?"

"That Elder used to be the First Elder's disciple in the past, so he will follow everything she says. But of course, that is not what we are talking about," Elder Ming said. "The First Elder has a lot of influence in the sect, but even she cannot Poison a disciple just because she wishes to. She needs permission to do so."

"But…" Alex said. "The only one who can give permission to the First Elder is…"