"No!"
Seeing the pills scattered on the ground, Shi Su cried out, lunging forward in an attempt to pick them up.
However, Ling Chen didn’t let her succeed. Before Shi Su could get close to the pills, Ling Chen kicked her hard, sending her sprawling. Then Ling Chen bent down to pick up one pill, and with another kick, he crushed the rest of the pills into the dust on the ground.
"No, don’t!"
Shi Su cried, "My antidote, quick... give it to !"
Ling Chen toyed with the only pill in his hand and asked, "How long does it take for the poison you concocted to take effect?"
"Fifteen minutes."
"What happens once it takes effect?"
"This poison won’t kill anyone; at most, it’ll make them unconscious for a few days," Shi Su hastily explained. "I just wanted to teach you a lesson and restore the Shi Family’s face. I didn’t intend to kill you."
"Really?" Ling Chen smiled slightly. "Since this poison isn’t lethal, why are you so frightened? As punishnt, you can just be unconscious for a few days." With that, before Shi Su could say more, Ling Chen flicked his wrist and tossed away the pill in his hand.
"No!" Seeing Ling Chen’s action, Shi Su’s face turned instantly pale. Without a word, she scrambled up from the ground and rushed to the green belt area, throwing herself to the ground to search for the pill.
"Ms. Shi, didn’t you say the poison isn’t fatal? If so, why are you worried? It’s just a few days of unconsciousness," Ling Chen said calmly.
"No, it’s not like that." At this mont, Shi Su was so anxious she was almost in tears.
Seeing her reaction, everyone present understood. The poison Shi Su concocted must indeed be lethal, but she refused to admit it. Even at this point, she was still lying to everyone present. No wonder Ling Chen had thrown away the pill.
"The pill... where’s my pill... where is it?"
Sho Su, in a dire state, crawled on the ground, turning over leaves and searching carefully. However, after several minutes, she still couldn’t find the pill.
Ling Chen stood in front of the gate, silently watching Shi Su, saying nothing. At that mont, all eyes were on Shi Su.
"Ling Chen." At this ti, Nanrong Wanqing ca to Ling Chen’s side and said softly, "Are you really going to let her die here? Isn’t this..."
Before Nanrong Wanqing could finish, Ling Chen interrupted her, saying, "A woman like her wouldn’t know fear unless you show so real power. Even if she escapes today, she won’t be grateful; she’ll hate more and plot revenge."
"But... if she really dies, you’ll bear the responsibility. There’s no need to pay such a price for a woman like her."
Ling Chen nodded and said, "Don’t worry, I know what to do."
"Ms. Shi, there are five minutes left, haven’t you found the pill yet?"
Hearing Ling Chen’s voice, Shi Su collapsed to the ground, her eyes showing despair, void of any spirit.
"I’m going to die, I’m going to die... I’m going to die..."
Shi Su murmured incessantly, her lips moving.
Seeing Shi Su’s pale face, Ling Chen raised his hand and asked, "Ms. Shi, is this what you’re looking for?"
At the sound of his voice, Shi Su glanced at Ling Chen’s hand, which held a white pill. Her eyes brightened instantly, and she hurriedly ran to Ling Chen’s side, raising her hands like a beggar, pleading desperately, "Please, give it to , give the antidote."
"Give it to you?" Ling Chen asked calmly, "Why should I give it to you? Tell a reason. You ca to East Sea City to cause trouble for , wanting to harm and take my life. Ms. Shi, if it were you, what would you do?"
"I... I..." Shi Su opened her mouth, unsure how to answer.
After hesitating for a mont, Shi Su lowered her head and said, "Ling Chen, I... I realize my mistake. Please, spare this once. I promise you, from now on, the Shi Family will not trouble you. As for our past grievances, let’s forget them all starting today."
"Really?" Ling Chen said with a half-smile, "Ms. Shi, if it were soone else, I might believe them, but you... honestly, it’s hard for to trust you."
"What will it take for you to believe ?" Shi Su asked hurriedly. At this mont, the ti until the poison took effect was running out, and she didn’t have any ti to waste.
"Alright, here’s what I want: you must announce to everyone that from today onwards, you sever your master-disciple relationship with Zhu Xiaozhu and have nothing to do with her from now on. How about that?"
"Alright, no problem." Shi Su agreed without a second thought.
"Good, I hope you keep your word. Otherwise, I won’t let you off easily again." With that, Ling Chen let go of the pill, allowing it to fall into Shi Su’s hand.
Receiving the pill, Shi Su didn’t hesitate at all and imdiately swallowed it.
"Well then, Ms. Shi, if there’s nothing else, you should take your people and leave. Also, let remind you, don’t forget your promise to ."
"I... I understand." Shi Su looked at Ling Chen, slowly lowering her head to hide the resentnt in her eyes.
Not long after, Shi Su left the Nanrong Family with a group of injured n. Watching their departing figures, Ling Chen exhaled slowly, turning to walk into the Nanrong Family’s house.
In the living room, Nanrong Wanqing brought a glass of water to Ling Chen, asking, "Why did you want Shi Su to sever her master-disciple relationship with Zhu Xiaozhu?"
"You’ve seen Shi Su’s character; having a Master like her isn’t good for Xiaozhu. So, rather than let Xiaozhu be restricted by Shi Su, it’s better to end it early," Ling Chen replied.
Pausing for a mont, Ling Chen smiled and said, "Just wait and see. Shi Su won’t take this loss lying down. If the opportunity arises, she’ll certainly make trouble for . Moreover, given her character, she’ll repay today’s humiliation twice over."
"What then?" Nanrong Wanqing asked worriedly.
Ling Chen shrugged and said nonchalantly, "What else? We’ll deal with it as it cos. Besides, soone like Shi Su doesn’t pose a threat to . Before, I might have feared her backing, but now... humph! Her greatest support is gone. Anyway, I’ve already warned her. If she remains stubborn, she can’t bla for being ruthless." As he said this, a cold glint flashed in Ling Chen’s eyes.
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