Logically speaking, Wei Shanhe had once severely injured Shen Qiushi. If not for Lin Tang's treatnt, he would have died. Furthermore, Wei Zichu had a very favorable impression of Lin Tang, even hugging him right in front of Shen Youling.
Considering all this, it would have been perfectly normal for Shen Youling not only to stand by indifferently but even to gloat at their misfortune.
But she was kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see them killed. Besides, they were all standing together now, clearly in the sa boat. To expect the Star Evil Group to target only Wei Shanhe and his grandson while ignoring her, Lin Tang, and Lee Encai? Was that even possible?
"Lin Tang, why don't you cover your face and then…" Shen Youling began to suggest, but Lin Tang just shrugged.
"Wait here a mont," he said, before running upstairs.
He had brought back quite a few Centennial Elixirs from the Tang Sect's stronghold, which also included so poisonous herbs. By extracting a small amount and applying his masterful touch, he could create a deadly poison that killed upon drawing blood.
While Lin Tang was busy with his work…
「On the opposite shore.」
Most of the True Martial Association mbers had already shrewdly surrendered. The few who remained stubborn were brutally beaten into submission.
BANG!
The gate was smashed through. A group from the Star Evil Group, led by Zhao Cangfeng, charged into the villa like a pack of ravenous wolves.
CRASH!
The villa's courtyard gate was also blasted to pieces, and they sward inside.
When they saw Wei Shanhe standing there, seemingly unhard, Zhao Cangfeng was taken aback. "Huh?"
How could this be possible? He had personally seen Wei Shanhe fall into the trap and be poisoned. Even if the old man was tough enough to survive, he should have been unconscious.
A closer look revealed that Wei Shanhe was rely putting up a brave front. In reality, he was an empty shell with no fighting strength left.
Zhao Cangfeng sneered mockingly. "Old man Wei, did you really think you could escape from the palm of my hand?"
His gaze swept over Shen Youling, Lee Encai, and Wei Zichu. He clapped his hands theatrically. "Not bad, not bad at all. Three little beauties. Capture them all. After I've had my fun, I'll let you all have a turn."
"Thank you, Director!"
"Long live the Director!"
His subordinates cheered, ecstatic. These three girls were all stunning. Although one had a strange black mark on her face, it hardly detracted from her beauty.
"You animals! I'll fight you to the death!" a furious Wei Shanhe roared. He tried to summon his internal energy, but his face flushed red and he broke into a violent coughing fit, unable to even lift his hands.
"Hahaha! The old geezer is on his last breath and he still wants to fight back?"
"Go on, I'll stand right here and let you hit . Let's see you try to scratch !"
"You have three seconds to kneel and surrender! Otherwise, I'll pull down your granddaughter's pants right in front of you!"
"You... you monsters!" Wei Shanhe was so enraged the whites of his eyes showed.
He looked up toward the second floor, thinking that Lin Tang was still cowering up there, refusing to co down. Compared to Shen Youling and Lee Encai, who had no martial arts skills but remained composed, Lin Tang had beco so gutless after being crippled... Pathetic! Truly pathetic!
Seeing their vice president humiliated like this, the captured mbers of the True Martial Association all lowered their heads in sha.
Lu Liangfei's eyes darted around before he opportunistically jumped out and yelled, "Wei Shanhe, stop being so stubborn! Just surrender! A wise man submits to the circumstances. Why suffer for nothing?"
"Shut up, you coward! I would be ashad to be associated with you. I'd rather die than surrender!" Wei Shanhe stubbornly puffed out his chest and staggered toward Zhao Cangfeng.
"You ungrateful old fool!" Lu Liangfei snapped, flushing with anger. He then turned obsequiously to Zhao Cangfeng. "Director, sir, there's no need for you to handle this old fossil. Allow !" This was his chance to prove his loyalty. He hoped he might be recognized and promoted.
He aid a kick at Wei Shanhe.
"Damn traitor!" Wei Zichu cried, rushing forward furiously. However, even with his injuries, Lu Liangfei was far too strong for her to handle.
The mory of how Lin Tang had cleverly seized his divine sword made him seethe with hatred. As they fought, he snarled, "You little bitch! If you hadn't brought that jinx Lin Tang into our lives, would the True Martial Association have been destroyed? Would he have gotten my divine sword? I'll flay you alive!"
In his mind, everything was Lin Tang's fault. Because of him, Wei Shanhe had his breakthrough and held the banquet. Because of him, that fiend Yan Renjie was provoked. Then, ng Dongshan tried to take advantage of the chaos, only to get wounded in return. Finally, when they attacked the Heroic Martial Alliance, the Star Evil Group played the fisherman and reaped all the rewards.
Without Lin Tang, the True Martial Association would still be the True Martial Association, and he, Lu Liangfei, would still be the dominant branch master of Jiangbei!
"My only regret is not being able to tear that bastard Lin Tang apart with my own hands!" Lu Liangfei roared, full of regret. He sent Wei Zichu flying with a punch, and she hit the ground, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.
Just then, he inadvertently caught sight of that hated face…
"Lin Tang?!"
Lu Liangfei was so horrified he jumped three feet in the air like a startled rabbit.
"You're not dead? How can you not be dead?" Weren't Tang Dingwu and Zheng Hongsheng supposed to be hunting him down? What in the world were they doing, letting him run around alive and well?
Lin Tang walked down the stairs. He pulled Wei Zichu to her feet and chuckled. "What's the matter? Disappointed I'm not dead?"
"I…"
"So, you're Lin Tang? The Divine Doctor who can concoct the Five Spirit Pill that allows people to break through?" Zhao Cangfeng's eyes lit up. He imdiately grew wary. "I heard that despite your youth, you've already reached the Innate realm. And with the help of a divine sword, you even managed to ambush and injure a fierce man like Yan Renjie?"
Lu Liangfei quickly interjected, "Director, didn't you know? A powerful enemy shattered his divine sword into pieces, and he himself was crippled. He couldn't even walk before; a woman had to carry him on her back."
"Is that so?" Zhao Cangfeng sounded quite disappointed. If the divine sword were intact and fell into his hands, his own combat power would skyrocket! What a pity.
As a powerful man, even though he admired Lin Tang's dical skills, Zhao Cangfeng still adopted an air of superiority. "Since you can make pills, you will spend the rest of your life making them for us," he said indifferently. "Do a good job, and you'll be rewarded. But if your concoctions are worthless, we'll have no choice but to flay your skin and pull your tendons!"
Lin Tang paused and blinked. "I don't believe I've ever offended you people. Isn't this a bit much?"
Lu Liangfei snorted. "Lin Tang, were your martial arts crippled or was it your brain? Have you forgotten that weakness is the original sin?"
Zhao Cangfeng shook his head. "Still talking back? n, give him a hundred slaps to teach him so respect."
"I'll do it! Let !" Lu Liangfei eagerly volunteered, rolling up his sleeves.
Lin Tang laughed too. "Weakness is the original sin, is it? Alright, I get it." He then raised his hand and opened his palm, revealing a clump of dark powder.
"What's that…"
"This is bad!"
"Quick, get away!"
WHOOSH—
Lin Tang blew a single breath, and the powder scattered instantly.
The next mont, everyone in front of him, including Zhao Cangfeng, collapsed like a row of cut leeks, completely helpless!
"Ah! You used poison! You're despicable!" the group shrieked in agony.
Zhao Cangfeng struggled to prop himself up, pointing a trembling finger at Lin Tang.
Lin Tang just shrugged. "I normally wouldn't stoop to such thods, but what can I do? My martial arts were crippled, rember?"
"You…"
"You what?" Wei Zichu shouted back triumphantly. "You have the nerve to call *us* despicable? What about when you set a trap and poisoned my grandfather? Was that not despicable?"
She was also stunned. She never expected the poison Lin Tang concocted to be so potent! In the blink of an eye, all their enemies were down. It was even more efficient than his martial arts. It was incredible!
"Holy crap!" Wei Shanhe was dumbfounded.
And here I was, thinking he'd turned into a coward. I never expected... I was too narrow-minded. I should have realized it sooner. Since Master Lin could escape from the Greenleaf Society unscathed, a feat even Zhu Yingning was helpless against, and his dical skills are so profound, how could his knowledge of poisons possibly be lacking?
The mbers of the True Martial Association had also been poisoned and were now writhing helplessly on the ground in horror. As their breathing grew difficult, they feared death was imminent and began pleading for rcy. They claid they had been forced to surrender and that their hearts were still with the association.
Wei Shanhe let out a long sigh and pleaded on their behalf. "Master Lin, they were once loyal. Please, spare them."
"Fine." Lin Tang snapped his fingers and went over to administer the antidote.
" too! What about ?!" Lu Liangfei craned his neck, his face a mask of desperation. "Master Lin, I truly know I was wrong! I was forced into it! Please, spare my worthless life! I'm begging you!"
His guts were twisting with regret. He never imagined Lin Tang could still turn the tables like this! If only he had known... he would have stood firmly with Wei Shanhe from the start!
"Get lost, you scum!" Wei Zichu kicked him squarely in the face. She then put her hands on her hips, looking extrely pleased with herself. "Lin Tang, ignore him."
Once the other mbers of the True Martial Association were back on their feet, they all bowed to Lin Tang in awe and respect.
The n from the Star Evil Group also began to beg for their lives. They didn't want to die!
The once high-and-mighty Zhao Cangfeng forced a smile, groveling like a dog. "Master Lin, this is all a misunderstanding, a complete misunderstanding! It's better to resolve enmity than to create it. If you give us the antidote, I swear we'll be like brothers from now on. I guarantee the entire Star Evil Group will be your ally, and no one will ever dare to bother you again! Please, do it for the sake of my adoptive father. He's also at the peak of the Innate realm, and if he were prepared, your poison might not…"
"Then let him try," Lin Tang replied disdainfully.
He could take on a Grandmaster head-on. A re peak-Innate warrior was nothing.
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