Zheng Dewei’s gaze involuntarily shifted. When he saw Lin Xiaotian smoking by the kitchen door, his eyes filled with immense excitement. However, his throat was currently constricted, rendering him unable to utter a sound. His only means of seeking help was through his eyes.
The man strangling him, meanwhile, wore an expression of disbelief.
“How are you here? Weren’t you supposed to be waiting in the front hall?” The man’s expression turned cold. His pupils contracted slightly, but there was little fear in his gaze; instead, it was filled with murderous intent.
Lin Xiaotian flashed a brilliant smile. “If I had waited at the door, how could I have witnessed such a spectacular scene?”
“Didn’t you ask him to call you uncle? Are you two engaging in fratricide now?”
“This grand play is truly exceptionally exciting, and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. I’ll applaud you both, please continue your performance!”
Upon hearing this, the man’s brow furrowed slightly, and then he released his grip on Zheng Dewei.
Zheng Dewei fell to the ground, scrambling away and heading behind Lin Xiaotian. His voice trembled with fear. “Lin Xiaotian, please save me. He’s the one behind everything. He wore a mask before to hide his appearance; he’s not part of our Zheng family at all.”
“So, he was deliberately trying to ruin me, and the one who threatened to kill me before was also him.”
“Please, you must save me. If he’s allowed to live, he’ll definitely keep targeting you. You have to get rid of him!”
Zheng Dewei finally realized that Lin Xiaotian was truly merciful. Otherwise, Lin Xiaotian could have easily killed him just now, but Lin Xiaotian had given him a chance. This man in front of him, however, was truly ruthless, willing to silence him even after he had done his bidding.
He didn’t want to die, but he felt a profound weakness, unable to even stand. He could only collapse to the ground, his vision beginning to blur.
Lin Xiaotian chuckled lightly. “Old man, you still have the audacity to beg me for mercy? You were the one who tried to poison me earlier, and now you’re the one begging. Do you really think I’ll spare you?”
“I already told you before not to court death, but you not only ignored my words but escalated your actions, even preparing poison in advance and waiting for me here deliberately.”
“No wonder we met so coincidentally; it was a trap you set!”
Hearing this, Zheng Dewei wanted to retort, but his throat felt as if it were blocked. He opened his mouth, and instead, a mouthful of blood gushed out, his eyes filled with extreme terror.
He didn’t understand why he had become like this, but he remembered the shattered porcelain shards and the poisonous powder that had been forced into his mouth earlier.
“Save me…”
“Lin Xiaotian, I know your medical skills are exceptional. Please save me! If you can save me, I’ll do anything you ask!”
He was now in despair. After spitting out the blood, he felt a slight relief in his throat, managing to speak. He couldn’t stand and could only crawl weakly towards Lin Xiaotian, banging his head on the ground.
Lin Xiaotian sneered and walked towards the man. “Aren’t you going to introduce yourself? Otherwise, you’ll die without even knowing who you are.”
The man let out a cold laugh, then pulled out a knife, his face contorting into a frenzied expression.
“Many people say you are very powerful, especially the person behind me. They told me to flee immediately upon seeing you, and if escape wasn’t possible, to end it quickly, to never fall into your hands, as it would be worse than death.”
“But I don’t believe them. No matter how strong you are, you’re only in your early twenties, and you started cultivating from the Yang Tai. You can’t be that formidable.”
“I’m over a decade older than you, and I’ve always been called a monstrous genius.”
“Now, I want to see exactly how capable you are.”
After speaking, he unhesitatingly plunged the knife towards Lin Xiaotian. The speed was almost lightning-fast, and his cultivation erupted at that moment.
He was, in fact, a peak Grandmaster expert. To reach such a level at his age could indeed be considered a monstrous talent.
However, he had encountered Lin Xiaotian.
Lin Xiaotian smiled. “There’s a saying, ‘Heeding advice leads to a full meal,’ but you don’t understand its meaning.”
As his voice fell, the knife reached him, slashing towards his neck. At that precise moment, Lin Xiaotian simply extended two fingers and directly grasped the blade.
The knife seemed to halt abruptly. Disbelief and shock flickered in the man’s eyes.
A torrent of icy waves seemed to surge within his gaze.
“How is this possible?”
His eyes widened, and he involuntarily uttered a few words.
He had never imagined that Lin Xiaotian could not only block his attack but do so so effortlessly.
Lin Xiaotian’s smile became even more pronounced. “Nothing in this world is impossible.”
“For example, right now, your confident attack falling before me is simply a joke.”
“If I wanted to kill you, it would be easy. But I don’t intend to let you die so easily. Judging by your demeanor, you seem to have some medical knowledge, as you precisely targeted their acupoints when you acted.”
“Furthermore, your internal energy was stimulating those acupoints, accelerating the spread of the toxins.”
“Unfortunately, your strength is too limited. If you could break through to the legendary realm of Land Immortal, perhaps your toxins could be wielded even more powerfully.”
“But you likely won’t have that opportunity.”
Hearing this, the man’s pupils contracted violently. He hadn’t expected Lin Xiaotian to grasp his methods so thoroughly after only a brief observation. His pupils were constricting intensely.
At this moment, he decisively abandoned the knife and slowly retreated. Fear was evident in his eyes.
“You’re right; not listening to elders leads to trouble. I know I was wrong now, and I will never easily appear before you again.”
“And you don’t need to think about capturing me. Even if your strength surpasses mine, you won’t succeed.”