novelapdf #358 - Conquer Ma Bao
#358 - Conquer Ma Bao
Qing Hui, with a cold and stern expression, stood before Ma Bao, a smile playing on his lips, yet his tone brooked no argument: "You see Li Bai in his current state, it truly tugs at the heartstrings.
Give him this bottle of elixir, and I guarantee he'll be restored to his former self, full of vigor."
As he spoke, he offered a bottle of pills, exuding an alluring medicinal fragrance, but upon closer inspection, a subtle and unsettling power lurked within.
Ma Bao's hands trembled as he received the elixir, his legs weakened, and he involuntarily knelt on the ground, his voice filled with fear: "Lord, I dare not.
The Mountain Lord has commanded me to faithfully serve Senior Li, and I must not err in the slightest."
He knew in his heart that this elixir was far from benevolent, undoubtedly a potent poison.
If Qing Hui genuinely wished to help, why would he task an outsider like himself with delivering it?
Qing Hui chuckled coldly, his eyes like daggers: "Ma Bao, you are indeed clever, but clever people often meet with misfortune, for they know too much.
I order you to do it, and you shall do it, otherwise, you shall die now. In Little Green Mountain, killing a junior in the Qi Refining stage is as easy as flipping my hand."
Ma Bao struggled inwardly, knowing that whichever path he chose, it would lead to his demise, merely differing in the manner of his death.
If he disobeyed Qing Hui, he would suffer unimaginable torment; if he complied, perhaps he could die a quicker death.
In the end, he gritted his teeth and agreed: "Thank you, Senior, I will go immediately and ensure the task is completed."
Qing Hui seemed to see through his thoughts, reassuring him: "You need not worry, I will handle this matter flawlessly, and no one will know you were involved. As long as you keep your mouth shut, you can rest easy."
Ma Bao trembled as he walked out of the room, taking a deep breath, trying to calm the fear and resentment in his heart.
He understood that although he did not want to be enslaved, reality forced him to bow his head.
He clenched the elixir in his hand and walked towards Li Chengfeng's secret chamber, gently tapping the mechanism with his fingers.
"Come in," Li Chengfeng's voice came from within the chamber, calm and profound, as if able to see through everything.
Ma Bao calmed his mind, his steps carrying a hint of reverence and subtle flattery, and slowly entered the room.
Upon facing Li Bai again, he couldn't help but be stunned, and the jade bottle he held tightly in his hand almost fell to the ground.
He saw that Li Chengfeng had regained his former demeanor, full of vigor, his eyes deep and vast, causing Ma Bao's soul to tremble as he gazed upon them.
He suddenly knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face: "Senior, have mercy and save me from this predicament! I am truly helpless, forced by others, and it was not my intention to harm you.
Now that I have witnessed Senior's divine power, I know that my sins are unforgivable. I am willing to reveal the conspiracy behind this and only beg Senior to grant me a swift death, sparing me from the suffering of this world."
Having said that, Ma Bao's face showed determination, but it was difficult to hide his cleverness, knowing that regardless of the outcome of this trip, he would not escape death.
Towards that Qing Hui, Ma Bao felt even more resentment in his heart, lamenting: "I am inherently foolish, yet I have come to this place, even better than being used by others.
If I can gain Senior's favor, I would be willing to give up my life, wouldn't that be more magnificent than an ignorant and unconscious death?"
Li Chengfeng's mouth curled into a smile upon hearing this, praising: "Ma Bao, you truly have outstanding qualities,
Able to find a chance of survival in desperate situations, your determination is beyond that of Yu Hui.
Your misfortune lies in the fact that your opportunity has not yet arrived and your talent is limited, but being able to step into Little Green Mountain is already commendable."
After speaking, Li Chengfeng waved his sleeve lightly, and the jade bottle flew over in response. He deftly opened the bottle cap, scanned it with his divine sense, and smiled: "This is a Blood Puppet Pill, which turns those who consume it into puppets, at the disposal of others. However, I am not a bloodthirsty person, and I am willing to grant you a new life."
Ma Bao felt a mixture of fear and hope upon hearing this.
Li Chengfeng continued: "You may rise, I will not only spare your life, but also bestow upon you a fortune."