Chapter 364 - 363: Coercion
Chapter 364: Chapter 363: Coercion
Seeing that everyone was about to retreat, the old poison master shouted sternly, "Hold your ground! Don’t worry, even if she really spreads Reincarnation, it’s fine. I have the antidote."
However, a few people still hesitated.
If the Valley Master really had the antidote, then how did Leng Yu end up dying so miserably?
The old poison master saw the hesitation in their eyes, a sinister look crossing his face. These people were becoming less loyal. Next time, he’d have to teach them a lesson, make them understand which words should be heeded and which shouldn’t.
But he didn’t have time for that now and could only continue, "Hold your ground. Besides, is Reincarnation so easy to make? It’s impossible she has more."
The old poison master guessed correctly. Yiyi indeed didn’t have much Reincarnation left. After all, the materials to make it are extremely rare. She couldn’t possibly create that much, but she still had other poisons on her. Though not as potent as Reincarnation, they still served some purpose.
"Even if you’ve guessed right, it’s not like we must use Reincarnation."
As she spoke, those who had rushed forward earlier all fell to the ground, crying out in pain.
Seeing this, the others naturally became fearful and dared not advance.
The old poison master saw this and, looking very displeased, immediately stepped forward to check the pulse of the person nearest to him. After a moment, he let out a dismissive laugh and said, "So you’ve only got these insignificant things left. I knew you didn’t have much Reincarnation." He then casually cured that person’s poison.
The others, seeing the old poison master’s actions, were no longer afraid.
Seeing this, Yiyi quickly turned to Gu Tingyu and said, "We have to go. These poisons won’t hold them back for long."
Gu Tingyu had also realized this, so he hurriedly lifted the injured to prepare for retreat.
Wei Zixiao had also reacted, and the group orderly retreated backward.
But Yiyi underestimated the speed of the old poison master. To her surprise, he had already cured everyone’s poison in such a short time.
"Everyone, attack together! Today, don’t let them escape. I want them to come and never return."
Seeing Yiyi and the others’ actions, the old poison master was filled with confidence. These people were already at their limit. As long as that little girl didn’t have Reincarnation, he was confident they couldn’t make any waves. Even if a few of them were skilled, his patrol guards weren’t pushovers. Some of them were even fugitives, and he doubted they could all escape. Besides, he was determined to capture Gu Tingyu’s group, or it would be difficult to account for.
Hearing the old poison master’s words, several people charged at Yiyi and her comrades.
Seeing these people, Yiyi’s heart sank. It seemed there was indeed a tough battle today. She wasn’t sure if they could make it out in the end. She hadn’t expected such a situation on this trip.
But no matter how difficult, they had to fight their way out.
The two groups quickly clashed. But Yiyi’s side had fewer people and several injured, so they were at a disadvantage.
"Yiyi, if you and your classmate have a chance, leave. Don’t worry about us."
Finding an opportunity, Gu Tingyu quickly came to Yiyi’s side, sternly advising her.
But Yiyi shook her head and said, "We’ll leave together."
"Yiyi, you have to consider your classmate and yourself. I really don’t want to see anything happen to you."
Gu Tingyu wasn’t worried about himself but was more concerned about Yiyi. His face was full of worry, but there was no time to say more to Yiyi, as someone was attacking, and he had to continue fighting.
There were attackers in front of Yiyi too, so she focused completely on dealing with those from Medicine Valley.
Tao Cuizhu anxiously watched the situation unfold, keeping a close eye on Yiyi’s side, fearing her people would get hurt.
As Tao Cuizhu hid on the side, silently worrying for Yiyi and her group, someone crept up to her and finally grabbed her.
"Ah..."
Caught off-guard, Tao Cuizhu screamed several times as she was seized.
Yiyi naturally heard Tao Cuizhu’s cries and, turning her head, saw the old poison master holding Tao Cuizhu.
"Everyone stop, or this girl will lose her life."
Upon hearing this, Yiyi slowly stopped her actions and then fixed her gaze on the old poison master, saying, "You’re truly despicable, capturing a defenseless girl. Aren’t you ashamed?"
"Hmph... There’s nothing to be ashamed of as long as I capture all of you."
The old poison master glanced at Tao Cuizhu, then raised an eyebrow and said, "Isn’t this the little lab rat from my lab? I remember you got implicated by Ding Yiyi. We originally wanted to capture her, but couldn’t catch her, so we had to settle for you. But you’ve been quite tough, never confessing anything."
At the end, the old poison master’s hawk-like gaze turned to Yiyi and asked, "I forgot earlier; now tell me, what’s the deal with the whitening pills from your factory? Why is the formula exactly the same as mine?"
Hearing this, Yiyi laughed and replied, "Do I have to report to you when I develop some pills? Who do you think you are?"
The old poison master tightened his grip around Tao Cuizhu’s neck and said, "I don’t think you understand the situation. Now, when I ask you something, you answer. Otherwise, this little lab rat of yours won’t see the sunrise."
Seeing Tao Cuizhu’s face growing more blue and purple, Yiyi didn’t dare provoke the old poison master any further and remained silent, watching him.
"That’s more like it."
The old poison master was very pleased with Yiyi’s compliance.
However, Tao Cuizhu felt useless. Because of her, Yiyi had been threatened and hurt repeatedly. Thus, suppressing her fear, she faced the old poison master for the first time, her eyes full of sarcasm, "Coward! All you can do is use women as hostages, truly worthless."
The old poison master hadn’t expected the feeble little lab rat to dare mock him, and enraged, he tightened his grip further.
But Tao Cuizhu had already made up her mind. She didn’t want to be a burden to Yiyi any longer. As the air grew thinner, she closed her eyes in relief.
"Cui Zhu!"
Seeing this, Yiyi’s eyes filled with rage. Without thinking, she charged forward.
Gu Tingyu naturally also rushed over.
But the old poison master wasn’t afraid of Yiyi. As long as he held their weakness, they couldn’t escape.
Thinking this, a smile crept onto the old poison master’s lips.