Chapter 50: The Demon Pill Emerges!

“Kill the villains!”

The atmosphere was at its peak.

Everyone brandished their weapons.

Anyone with eyes could see Fort Lord Mei Wannian’s desire for the perfume.

That meant once this job was done, everyone would be eating and drinking well from now on!

However, at that very moment, inside the hall—

Clang...

A man suddenly began foaming at the mouth.

The saber in his hand dropped to the floor.

Then came the second.

The third.

The fourth...

And immediately afterward, they began collapsing in waves.

The men who had been roaring with murderous momentum only moments before suddenly lost more than half their number.

Even those still standing could only support themselves against tables or walls.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The hall doors were kicked open from outside.

A group of saber-wielding men charged in.

At their head was Hong Bazi.

Behind him came members of the Brotherhood Gang and the Cart Gang.

“Brothers! Kill!”

It was a one-sided slaughter.

The victims did not even possess the strength to resist.

One after another, they were hacked down.

Screams rang out without end.

Some tried to flee, but the poison left them unable to run.

Mei Wannian stood frozen.

Even an old fox like him found his mind completely stalled.

What... what the hell was happening?

Only when the cold edge of a blade settled against his neck did he finally turn his gaze in stunned disbelief toward the man holding it there his dear nephew.

“Dear nephew...

“Xiao Yibo, what are you doing?”

The grief and fury had vanished from Xiao Yibo’s face.

So had every trace of humility.

There was even a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

Hong Bazi walked over with his saber resting on his shoulder.

He jerked his chin toward Xiao Yibo.

“Why haven’t you done it yet? Saving him for dinner?”

“Doesn’t Mr. Bei need to interrogate him?” Xiao Yibo asked in confusion.

He had assumed capturing the Fort Lord alive for Mr. Bei would count as the greatest merit.

That was why, when poisoning the food, he had deliberately spared Mei Wannian and the two or three tables occupied by his closest confidants.

“Mr. Bei doesn’t have time to interrogate him.

“Cut him down already.

“There’s a mountain of work left.

“Stop dithering like an old woman.”

Xiao Yibo nodded.

At that moment, Mei Wannian, already beneath the blade, suddenly roared, “Xiao Yibo! They murdered your father!”

Slash!

The blade swept down.

The lord of Mei Clan Fort an old man with both business acumen and ambition slowly went limp and collapsed to the floor.

In the last brief moments of his life, everything within his sight was crimson... crimson... crimson blood.

Perhaps because Xiao Yibo did not often kill people, his angle and placement were poor.

Mei Wannian’s blood sprayed all over his face.

Xiao Yibo stood there, feeling the warmth and sticky reek coating his skin.

Hong Bazi walked directly over and rubbed Xiao Yibo’s face several times with one enormous rough hand.

Xiao Yibo’s face, which had possessed a cold, blood-splattered dramatic effect moments earlier, was instantly smeared into that of a painted cat.

“I’m telling you, there’s still a ton to do.

“What are you standing there dazed for?”

Xiao Yibo did not become angry.

He merely lowered his head somewhat blankly and stared at Mei Wannian, already lifeless in his pool of blood.

Slowly, he said, “I know he only decided to help me because he coveted the perfume.

“But I also know that if I truly had nowhere else to go and came seeking refuge, for the sake of his friendship with my father, he would have given me a bowl of rice.”

“Yo. The great filial son can’t bear it now?”

Xiao Yibo drew a deep breath.

He seemed to be answering Hong Bazi, yet also himself.

“But I don’t only want a bowl of rice.

“I don’t merely want to eat until I’m full.

“I want to eat well.

“And I want to eat better and better!”

...

On the second floor of the small building, the Blind Man Bei and Xue San stood on the balcony.

All around them came the sounds of killing and desperate cries.

Because Mei Clan Fort lay close to Tuman City and Tiger Head City, within the Zhenbei Army’s patrol range, it rarely suffered the ravages of war.

Neither raids from barbarian tribes nor bloody conflicts between fortified manors often reached this place.

And because the fort operated as a highway service station, its people had lived fairly comfortable lives.

But the true rules of this world had never changed.

Especially when you voluntarily decided to slash someone else with a blade that was equivalent to preparing yourself to be slashed in return.

The fort’s defenses had been broken from within.

They had provided no protection whatsoever.

Especially after Mei Clan Fort’s hundred or so elite clansmen were poisoned and annihilated inside the hall, those remaining were nothing more than a rabble.

“Blind Man, you know what I admire most about you?”

The Blind Man Bei rested both hands on the railing, pretending he could “gaze” at the scenery.

“I only know there’s far more than one thing about me worthy of your admiration.”

“Ugh...

“Shameless bastard.”

“Heh.”

Xue San rose onto his toes so that the top of his head could peek slightly above the railing, pretending he too could admire the scenery.

“I genuinely fucking admire your ability to con people.”

“It’s not that impressive.”

“How did you con them?

“Especially that great filial son.

“Fuck.

“If I hadn’t known that anything I sensed, you must’ve sensed too, I genuinely would’ve struck first and eliminated him.

“The way he endured humiliation while waiting for revenge— he could practically call Goujian his sworn brother.”

“Very simple.

“Give them what they want.

“What Hong Bazi craves is immortality.

“Especially after witnessing A’Ming’s undying body, he has become a complete fanatic.

“As for Xiao Yibo, I merely told him that his ambition, his aspirations, his appetite—weren’t even enough to qualify him for a seat at our table.”

“That’s it?”

“A little loli acting cute is one thing.

“A dwarf like you acting cute is genuinely disgusting.”

“Aiya, aiya. Now you’ve started despising little old me?

“Hahaha.

“Fuck, I’m genuinely worried that one day you’ll sell me and I’ll still happily count the money for you.”

“As long as someone is human, they have desires.

“All we need to do is guide those desires a little.

“Besides, I’m rather surprised myself.

“No matter the era, no matter the place, there truly is never any shortage of intelligent people.

“As long as you give them an opportunity, they really won’t disappoint you.”

“Are you talking about those two, or Master?”

The Blind Man Bei skipped over the question.

He pointed downward.

“I’ll trouble you to go help.

“The sooner we finish here, the sooner this fortified manor can take the surname Zheng.

“Tonight, the Fourth Lady should read Master the first letter I left behind.

“Master will learn that his household has upgraded again.

“That should help him sleep more happily tonight.”

“Heh. Fine, fine. I’ll go.

“If you think I’m annoying and standing here ruins your enjoyment of feeling good about yourself, you can just say it.”

“Fine.

“You’re too tall.

“You’re blocking my view.”

“...”

Xue San.

Xue San took several steps back inside.

Then he suddenly remembered something and turned toward the Blind Man Bei.

“What about the Mei Clan’s Third Master, the one Xiao Yibo persuaded to cooperate from inside and open the gates for us?”

“He’s useless now.

“Erase him.”

“Using the word ‘erase’ is pretty heartless, isn’t it?”

“Oh? Is it?

“I thought that since he helped us, saying ‘kill him’ would sound too cruel.

“‘Erase’ feels gentler.”

Xue San curled his lips.

“You fucking act more like a villain than actual villains.

“Careful.

“Villains usually don’t end well.”

“But reality has never had a law saying good people are guaranteed to live a hundred years.”

“If you’d already planned to scheme for their fortified manor, why didn’t we attack earlier?

“Why give them time to put on that whole performance?”

The Blind Man Bei sighed.

Then, very seriously, he said, “They coveted the perfume and chose to attack us.

“We were merely defending ourselves.”

“Uh...

“What’s the difference?”

“A very large one.”

“Why does this feel like taking off your pants just to fart?”

“This is experience.”

“Stop pretending you’re so worldly.

“I may be short, but I’m not necessarily younger than you.”

“You not understanding this is normal.

“That’s probably the difference between my comic being banned and yours being abandoned unfinished.”

“...”

Xue San.

“Any more questions?”

“Fine.

“One last question.

“You and Xiao Yibo are damn good actors.

“Especially having him send his wife and concubine into your carriage to serve you.

“That bitter-flesh ruse was smooth as hell.”

The Blind Man Bei sighed.

“What?” Xue San asked.

“The truth is, I only found out those two women were his wife and concubine after I got into the carriage and asked.”

“Holy shit.

“Ruthless!”

At that moment, Hong Bazi suddenly rushed upstairs.

Panic covered his face as he knelt before the Blind Man Bei.

“Mr. Bei!

“Several Zhenbei Army scout riders have appeared outside the fort!”

For fortified manors to fight and annex one another over development, profit, and population was perfectly normal.

But this place was too close to Tuman City.

It also lay within the Zhenbei Army’s defense zone.

The disturbance here attracting the attention of Zhenbei Army scouts was not strange in the slightest.

The Blind Man Bei remained calm.

He reached into his clothes and produced an official document along with a brocade banner embroidered with a black Pixiu the military banner of the Zhenbei Army.

“Give these two things to the Zhenbei Army scouts.

“Tell them this:

“A blind man and a dwarf—two disabled men struggling to build a business—were ambushed by the black-hearted establishment known as Mei Clan Fort.

“You were ordered to execute these villains and restore peace to the trade route.”

“Ordered?” Hong Bazi looked confused. “Whose orders?”

The Blind Man Bei smiled faintly.

Then spoke each word distinctly.

“Zheng Fan—personally appointed by the Princess of the residence of the Marquis of Zhenbei, Lieutenant Commander of Merchant Protection stationed at Tiger Head City under the Zhenbei Army!”

...

Tiger Head City.

Rear residence.

Bathing pool.

“All right, Fourth Lady.

“That’s enough massage for today.

“Go rest early.

“I’m going to sleep too.”

“No can do, Master.

“Tonight this servant must sleep in the same bed as you.

“They’re all gone now.

“I have to ensure your safety.

“I can’t leave your side for even a moment.”

“Is it... that dangerous here?”

“Before, we had radar...

“No.

“With the Blind Man around, dangerous or not, we didn’t need to worry.

“At the very least, we didn’t have to worry about some inexplicable accident happening without warning.

“But now, I really can’t guarantee anything.

“If Xue San were still here, he’s sharp and has strong senses too.

“He could at least predict or detect danger somewhat.

“But I’m not good at that sort of thing, so...”

“Wouldn’t this be too unfair to you?”

“Master, surely you don’t expect this servant to sleep on the floor beside your bed?

“Do you... really dislike me that much?”

“That’s not it.

“Heh.

“Fine. I won’t be coy about it.

“We’ll sleep in the same bed.

“Truthfully, I’m quite happy about it.”

“Master...”

Feng Siniang leaned her body closer against Zheng Fan.

Her red lips brushed near his earlobe as she gently blew several warm breaths.

“Master, you can do anything you want to this servant.

“Please don’t be embarrassed.

“This servant... belongs entirely to you.”

“Cough...”

Zheng Fan suddenly felt he could no longer remain lying facedown.

He braced both hands against the edge of the bathing pool and stood.

“I’m going to dry off.”

“Then this servant will go back to my room and bring over some sleepwear.

“Master, what style and color do you like?”

“Pick whatever you find comfortable.

“You don’t need to worry about me.”

“Master, surely you jest.

“If this servant is attending your bed, naturally I must make sure Master is satisfied.

“Fine.

“I’ll bring several sets and let Master choose.”

“All right.”

After Feng Siniang left, Zheng Fan dried himself and found a set of white, old-fashioned underclothes to put on.

Then he entered the inner room.

After sitting beside the bed, Zheng Fan raised his head slightly, then lowered it again.

Suddenly, he felt rather hot.

His hand unconsciously loosened his collar.

Truthfully, it was impossible to say he was not looking forward to something happening.

At this moment, impulse and desire were naturally battering against his reason.

After all, Zheng Fan’s body was perfectly normal.

He was neither frigid nor some salted fish devoid of worldly desires.

On top of that, this body had spent every day recently practicing the circulation of qi and blood.

It was practically more nourishing than eating bull penis at every meal!

So...

So so suddenly, Zheng Fan’s vision went black.

Thud!

He collapsed directly onto the bed.

...

Not long afterward, the room door was gently pushed open from outside.

Feng Siniang entered quietly, carrying several sets of clothing.

Women were born loving beauty.

After arriving in this world, luxury boutiques and high-end fashion design were no longer possible.

But whenever Feng Siniang had free time, she still made clothes for herself.

Nurse uniforms.

Office-lady outfits.

Kimonos.

And so on...

“Master, this servant is back.”

Feng Siniang called softly.

As she passed the bathing pool, her gaze landed on the stone still floating in the water.

She immediately smiled.

“Demon Pill, oh Demon Pill.

“Maybe after you wake up someday, you’ll even have to call me Mom.”

Who could have imagined that the instant those words left her mouth, everything would change!

Buzz!

In the next instant, the clothes in Feng Siniang’s hands exploded apart.

The threads that had formed the garments instantly unraveled, weaving themselves into layer after layer of webbing before her body to protect her.

However, before she could even react, inside the bathing pool, a mass of black light erupted.

It shot directly toward Feng Siniang.

BOOM!

The defensive threads she had arranged around herself were torn apart in an instant!

Even Feng Siniang’s own body was forcibly bound by an unseen power.

Her feet slowly began lifting from the floor.

Feng Siniang tried to resist.

But that icy killing intent told her with absolute clarity resist, and die!

Immediately afterward, the figure of a male infant appeared within the bathing pool.

The infant’s entire body was wrapped in black infernal flames.

His gaze was deep, carrying a kind of despairing... indifference.

Then, the infant slowly raised his head.

He looked at Feng Siniang.

His mouth did not move.

Yet his voice slowly sounded from every direction.

“You wanted me to call you... what?”

(End of Chapter)