Chapter 30

Shi Huang was silent for three seconds, then nodded.

"Very well, I wish to exchange for this Heavenly Fate Life-Seizing Pill. Xiao Tang, tell me, does your master have such an item?"

Tang Nanzhu's face turned slightly pale, fully understanding Shi Huang's intentions. He lowered his head and pondered for a while before suddenly looking up: "My master does indeed have a similar pill, called the Five-Stone Golden Pill. However, it is used for advancing to higher realms, with an extremely potent effect, not suitable for ordinary people."

Shi Huang's bloodshot eyes rolled, judging whether Tang Nanzhu was lying.

"According to my master, ordinary people who take this pill have no chance of survival. Only strong individuals can use its fierce power to break through the realm barrier, with a one in ten chance of success," Tang Nanzhu shook his head slightly. "When I advanced, my master gave me half a Five-Stone Golden Pill, and I was fortunate enough to succeed."

Shi Huang suddenly understood: "No wonder, with your talent, you managed to advance to the Dark Realm so quickly. But it was quite a risk." A one in ten chance was too low for a noble from the Xi tribe like Tang Nanzhu.

"I had no choice. The Xi tribe is weak, and if we don't strive, we face the risk of extinction. Besides, without risking life and death, how can one enjoy the pleasure of holding great power?"

Shi Huang agreed: "That's true. Wu Xi's Tan Sanzhu and You Xi's Sha Mogui are not easy to deal with. And Ayuan refuses to return, making it even harder for you."

Seeing his attitude, Tang Nanzhu felt uneasy and thought, "Why isn't he at all excited or greedy? Could it be that advancing isn't his most urgent goal?"

He gritted his teeth, determined to make one last attempt.

"Lord Shi, if you only rely on the Panhu Divine Bell, there's almost no chance of success. If you give this bell to my master in exchange for the Five-Stone Golden Pill, there's a high possibility of success."

Shi Huang grunted, looking at him with displeasure: "Smooth talker, that's what you are, Xiao Tang!"

Tang Nanzhu's heart sank, but he smiled and said, "Lord Shi, every word I've said is true, without a single lie."

"I know," Shi Huang looked at Tang Nanzhu and sighed, "It's a mixed blessing that the Wu Ling tribes have produced a wise man like you!"

Tang Nanzhu was taken aback, his face turning pale, and he immediately retreated.

A red shadow flashed three times.

Puff! Puff! Puff!

Three light sounds in succession.

Shi Huang's "Red Dragon's Three Appearances" were executed without a trace of anger. The ochre whip, like a snake, flashed three times, shattering the skull of one of the three towering men, slicing the throat of another, and piercing the chest and abdomen of the last, leaving his internal organs in a mess.

They didn't even have time to groan before they fell dead.

In an instant, the white clothes were covered in blood and gore.

Tang Nanzhu stood behind the remaining fourth man, his face pale, his handsome brows covered in sweat. Dodging Shi Huang's ochre whip was an extremely difficult task, draining his energy.

The tall man in front of him, seeing his companions fall, with brain matter and flesh scattered around, looked grim but still held his wooden stick firmly, standing immobile.

"Your escape skills are not bad!" Shi Huang casually waved the ochre whip, which then retracted into his sleeve. "Considering your four loyal subordinates, I will spare your life today. Remember, tell your master not to have any delusions! Otherwise, even at this moment, the Han Empire can easily annihilate you all."

Tang Nanzhu clenched his teeth and said, "I accept Lord Shi's kindness. Your teachings, I will not forget! I will come again in the future."

Shi Huang smiled and said, "Xiao Tang, I'll tell you, you will never have the qualifications to seek my guidance in this life! If there is a next time, it will only be your blood and life!" He raised his bloodshot eyes and glared at him, "Get lost!"

Tang Nanzhu's pale face flushed, and the remaining man helped him leave the cave hurriedly.

Shi Huang burst into laughter, his mood unrestrained.

"Old man, when you can spare someone, you should. Wasn't that a bit too harsh on that handsome guy?" Qin Yu emerged from behind a strange rock, his face somewhat odd.

He had only glanced at Tang Nanzhu once but had a good impression of him, thinking that Shi Huang's domineering and brutal behavior, casually killing his subordinates, was very wrong.

"Brat, you dare to lecture me?" Shi Huang said, "Do you think that originally there were no unresolved issues, but after I forced and humiliated him, it turned into a mortal enmity, which doesn't fit the current situation?"

Qin Yu nodded in agreement.

"You don't understand the Wu Ling tribes!" Shi Huang educated him, "The five streams of Wu Ling, though independent and often in conflict, will unite and support each other when faced with major events like war or famine that threaten the survival of the entire tribe."

Qin Yu said, "Oh."

He looked at Qin Yu and said, "Let your female companion come out. I know her master and will not harm her."

Qin Yu was surprised; the old man's senses were so sharp?

Xi Zhilan gracefully appeared from behind the rock and gave a slight bow.

"This humble woman greets Lord Shi."

"Good, how is your master doing?"

"Thank you for your concern, my master is in good health."

After a few meaningless pleasantries, Qin Yu, seeing that Shi Huang had no ill intentions toward Xi Zhilan, interrupted their reunion.

"Old man, continue talking about the Wu Ling tribes."

Shi Huang said, "There's not much to say. Deng Qianwan and his wife from Xiong Xi set a trap, Tan Sanzhu from Wu Xi lured us, and Tang Nanzhu from Man Xi came to persuade us, all for the same purpose."

"The Panhu Bell?" Qin Yu thought, if you stole their clan treasure, it's normal for them to react.

"If it were just the Panhu Bell, they wouldn't need to go to such lengths," Shi Huang shook his head, his voice growing colder. "If my guess is correct, they are all acting on someone else's orders, not just to retrieve the Panhu Bell, but also to take my life."

"Surely not?" Qin Yu was skeptical. Tang Nanzhu had said he would exchange the Five-Stone Golden Pill for the Panhu Bell, which didn't seem like a lie.

"The Five-Stone Golden Pill is indeed a powerful medicine. If I were an ordinary peak Dark Realm expert, I would be tempted," Shi Huang said calmly. "But I know that if I really took the Five-Stone Golden Pill, I would bleed from the seven orifices and die with my meridians shattered. Not only do I know this, but Tang Nanzhu also knows it."

Qin Yu was drenched in cold sweat. No wonder Shi Huang suddenly turned on them and killed three with one whip. It turned out that the handsome Tang Nanzhu was so treacherous, making Jin Wei seem virtuous and sincere in comparison.

"Brat, let me teach you a lesson! Don't judge people by their appearance!" Shi Huang glanced at Xi Zhilan and spat at Qin Yu.

"Wrong!" Qin Yu wiped his face and argued, "Master Meng once said, 'Those who do not know the beauty of Zidu are blind.' People work so hard, so why not enjoy the view?" He looked back at Xi Zhilan and nodded happily.

Xi Zhilan's face turned slightly red under his lecherous gaze, but she felt inexplicably pleased, thinking, "Is he complimenting me?"

Shi Huang was taken aback for a moment, then realized that the "Master Meng" Qin Yu referred to was Mencius, leaving him speechless.

"Since Tang Nanzhu can find us, other strong shamans from the other streams can too. Although I am not afraid, they might interfere with your final advancement. Come with me."

Qin Yu nodded. Even without those people, the mess on the ground was too much to clean up.

"By the way, old man, one last question."

"What?"

"Did you really let Tang Nanzhu go just because of his four subordinates?" Qin Yu smiled slyly.

Shi Huang's body stiffened, and his face turned sour.