The poison in Li Ji's body had long been neutralized by the Life Reviving Pill.
The reason he spat blood was because of a Betel Nut Pill.
The Betel Nut Pill was a common prank toy. Biting it released a bright red liquid that looked just like blood.
Li Ji had hidden a Betel Nut Pill in his sleeve. When he bent over and covered his mouth, he took the opportunity to pop the pill in, bite down, and let the "blood" flow from his lips, creating the illusion of him coughing up blood.
After hearing his explanation, Hua Manman was still skeptical.
"But you had stopped breathing."
Both the Imperial Physician and the Emperor had confirmed that he was no longer breathing.
That couldn't have been faked.
Li Ji said, "I practice a Cultivation Technique called the Turtle Breath Technique. It allows me to hold my breath for a short time, completely halting all signs of respiration. It makes me look as if I'm dead."
Hua Manman had never heard of such a Cultivation Technique.
