vstars Chapter 161 Remnants of the Great Qian Dynasty
Chapter 161 Remnants of the Great Qian Dynasty
After falling to the ground, Kongming gasped for breath, each breath seeming to tug at his nerves in pain. His body twitched slightly on the ground, but the hatred in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.
"Brother, why do this? From now on, your fate is inextricably linked to that of my Blood Drop Pavilion, and you can never escape it, hahaha..."
Duanmu Qing laughed until tears almost streamed down his face. He still vividly remembered the fear he felt when he was forced to take the pill.
"Ah... I'll do anything you want, just give me the antidote..." Kongming roared through the excruciating pain, his voice distorted by agony, his eyes filled with a desperate plea.
Seeing that the time was right, the Nascent Soul cultivator waved his hand, signaling Duanmu Qing to detoxify Kongming.
"That's more like it! From now on, we'll treat each other with sincerity. Let me make this clear from the start: don't even think about trying to trick me. I'll be the one to arrange your antidote!"
As Duanmu Qing spoke, he put a pill into Kongming's mouth.
As soon as the pill entered my mouth, a cool sensation spread instantly, and the excruciating pain, like being burned by fire or bitten by a venomous snake, gradually subsided.
Kongming's tense body gradually relaxed, his clothes, soaked with cold sweat, clung tightly to his back.
He gasped for breath, then looked inward at his body and found wisps of black mist swirling around his dantian and meridians.
Kongming's heart sank. He understood that the poison had not been truly eliminated, but was only temporarily suppressed by the pill's effects. He was still under the other party's control, like a kite tethered to a thin string. If he was not careful, the person on the other end of the string would plunge him back into the abyss of pain.
"Hmph, you old thief Duanmu Qing, I'll remember this grudge." Kongming said through gritted teeth, his voice still sounding weak.
He knew he had no other choice but to feign compliance for now.
So he looked at the Nascent Soul cultivator and asked, "Senior, could you tell me what faction you belong to and what you want from me?"
"You've probably heard of the Blood Drop Pavilion, haven't you? I am its Vice Pavilion Master," the Nascent Soul cultivator said coldly, his face beneath the black robe completely expressionless.
"I have heard of the Blood Drop Pavilion, and my brother Duanmu just mentioned it, but I think it's not that simple! Now that I have taken the Blood Demon Pill, there are some things that you should let me know!" Kong Ming stood up and regained his usual composure.
Have you ever heard of the Great Qian Kingdom from a thousand years ago?
Upon hearing this, Kongming was slightly taken aback. Instantly, the records about the Great Qian Kingdom that he had read in the classics came to mind, and he understood the origin of the person in front of him.
However, Kongming pretended to be solemn and nodded, saying, "I am still young and have only heard a little about it. I have heard that the Great Qian Kingdom was once very powerful, but I do not know why it was destroyed overnight by the alliance of the other three kingdoms. What does this have to do with the Blood Drop Pavilion?"
The Nascent Soul cultivator seemed to fall into deep thought, then said coldly, "This connection is significant. The Blood Drop Pavilion is a force secretly established by the remnants of our Great Qian Kingdom. We have always been planning to revive the glory of the Great Qian Kingdom. And you, perhaps, can help us."
Kongming frowned, pondering to himself how he had gotten involved in such a conspiracy to restore his kingdom.
"I am but a lowly Golden Core cultivator. What merit do I have to participate in such a momentous event?"
"Hmph... Don't underestimate yourself. You can command the Jade Cauldron and Heavenly Thunder Sects, and you can also put the Biyou Sect in dire straits. Such methods and abilities are exactly what we need." The Blood Drop Pavilion's deputy pavilion master's voice carried an undeniable tone.
Duanmu Qing chimed in, "Brother, stop being so modest. In such a short time, you've gone from being a discarded disciple of the Qinglan Sect to your current status. That's something no ordinary person could do. Once we succeed in our great undertaking, fame and fortune will be within our grasp!"
Kongming was seething with hatred. It turned out that these people had their eyes on his abilities and were really playing a clever game.
But he remained outwardly calm. "In that case, what exactly does the Vice Pavilion Master want me to do?"
The Nascent Soul cultivator nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied with Kong Ming's attitude. "To be honest, after hundreds of years of effort, we have finally found the founding treasure of our Great Qian Kingdom - the Jade Void Seal. Now that the restoration of the kingdom is imminent, we are suffering from insufficient financial resources. We have heard that you control the production of 'Flying Sky' wine, and I would like to ask you to give us a copy of the brewing recipe."
When Kongming heard the words "Jade Void Seal," he almost lost his composure, but he immediately regained his composure. "Senior, you should have said so earlier! Why make such a fuss? I'll just hand over the secret formula to you later!"
"We value your abilities just as much, far more than a secret recipe!"
The Nascent Soul cultivator glared at Kongming, instantly making Kongming feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
"What else does the senior want me to do? Please tell me. But if you want me to be cannon fodder, please forgive me for being unable to comply!"
Kongming waved his feather fan, his eyes flickering slightly as he spoke.
"Hahaha... We have plenty of suicide soldiers, how could we bear to let someone as talented as you become cannon fodder!"
Duanmu Qing, who was standing to the side, spoke up, trying to dispel Kongming's concerns.
The Nascent Soul cultivator stared intently at Kongming and said coldly, "I want you to instigate wars between nations to create an opportunity for our restoration!"
Upon hearing this, Kongming frowned slightly. The Blood Drop Pavilion was simply trying to create chaos in the world and then take advantage of the confusion.
"Senior, this is no easy task. How could the major sects sit idly by? If they discover that the Blood Drop Pavilion is a descendant of the Great Qian Dynasty, not only will I lose my life, but I will also jeopardize your pavilion's grand plan!"
"Hmph, that's your business. Our Blood Drop Pavilion will assist you in secret, but if you make any unusual moves, the poison in your body could take your life at any time." The Nascent Soul cultivator's tone was icy.
Duanmu Qing patted Kongming on the shoulder, "Brother, don't worry. As long as you behave, you'll get the antidote. Once the restoration of the kingdom is successful, you'll be a great hero."
Kongming sneered inwardly, but nodded helplessly on the surface, "I understand, I will do my best. However, I am currently facing some trouble, and I hope you can help me resolve it first, senior!"
"Zhuge Kongming, you are truly audacious! You dare to impersonate people from the four ancient aristocratic families. What else wouldn't you dare to do!" the deputy pavilion master of the Blood Drop Pavilion sneered.
"Senior, you have really wronged me. I have never said that I am from the Sima family. It was just something those people made up!" Kongming sighed and said helplessly.
"Hmph... You don't need to argue with me. We know perfectly well how you tricked the three major sects of various countries. But it is precisely because of this that I cherish your talent even more!" A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Blood Drop Pavilion's deputy pavilion master.
Upon hearing this, Kongming felt a chill run down his spine.
Previously, I had only heard that the Blood Drop Pavilion was a mysterious and unpredictable organization with influence in various countries.
Even the three major sects did not want to easily provoke this venomous snake in the shadows.
I never imagined that my every move was being watched by these people. It seems that getting rid of this mysterious organization in the short term will be quite difficult...