The atmosphere immediately changed.
High Elder Palm Saber's expression became cold while high Elder Shatter Peak stopped laughing. Even Zhenyu's smile faded slightly as the wine was far more dangerous than anyone had expected.
The herbs used in its preparation could interfere with a cultivator's spiritual awareness, disrupt the circulation of Immortal Qi, and induce powerful states of intoxication. Such compounds were forbidden within the Heavenly Stream Guardian Sect because of their association with coercion and enslavement.
Yet an Inner Council Elder had apparently been consuming them voluntarily and that too in considerable quantities.
Daoist Bone Ruler examined the unconscious-looking man. "He's been poisoning himself."
The Law Division official nodded. "That appears to be the case."
