Chapter 99: Expressing Loyalty
The reason Xiao Feng wanted to subdue Yao Chen was primarily because of Yao Chen's unparalleled alchemy skills. However, as an eighth-grade alchemist, if Yao Chen accidentally added something during the alchemy process, Xiao Feng would have no way of knowing! If Yao Chen actually ingested such a pill, the outcome might be very uncertain.
Xiao Feng wasn't an alchemist, so it was impossible for him to discover the trickery. Furthermore, the highest-ranking alchemist in the Xiao clan was only eighth-grade. But Yao Chen was also an eighth-grade alchemist. The difference between them was unclear, and if he really had some ulterior motive and had mixed something into the pills, with his deliberate concealment, the chances of the Xiao clan's alchemists detecting it were slim.
Besides, he knew that as long as he could rebuild Yao Chen's body, his future would be guaranteed to become a ninth-grade alchemist. What if he kept his composure until he broke through to the ninth-grade alchemist level and then made his move? By then, the alchemists in the Xiao clan would be completely unaware of his actions.
When the time really comes, should he eat it or not? If he doesn't eat it, then why did he subdue Yao Chen in the first place? But if he does eat it, can he be sure that there aren't any other things mixed in? Nobody can guarantee that!
Call it Xiao Feng being suspicious or distrustful, but it's the truth, and he did this just in case.
That is why Xiao Feng had this idea. Regardless of whether Yao Chen had any ill intentions towards him before, Yao Chen would naturally be loyal and daring not to have any thoughts after his life and death were in Xiao Feng's hands. Otherwise, if Xiao Feng noticed anything wrong, he would be the first to die!
This way, both Yao Chen's loyalty and his own safety can be guaranteed, and he can then train Yao Chen with greater peace of mind.
"Senior Xiao, now that Yao Chen has become your man, there are some things you should know in advance," Yao Chen, who had been hesitating for a long time, suddenly said.
Xiao Feng had already noticed his conflicted expression, but he didn't say anything, waiting for him to take the initiative. As for what Yao Chen was going to say, he already had some guesses in his mind, but these were just guesses, and he needed to hear Yao Chen say it to confirm it!
"What is it? Tell me about it," Xiao Feng asked, pretending to know nothing.
"Hoo—" After exhaling a breath of turbid air and calming his emotions, Yao Chen slowly said, "Reporting to Senior, it is common knowledge throughout the Central Continent that Yao Chen has already perished. Although I do not know from how Senior knows that Yao Chen is alive, his current identity, and whereabouts, I suppose you do not know the true cause of Yao Chen's death."
Yao Chen understood perfectly well that his life and death were now in the hands of Xiao Feng, and his status had changed from this moment on to Xiao Feng's subordinate. Although he was very unwilling to face all of this, it was the truth! Therefore, he had to make some things clear so that Xiao Feng could be mentally prepared in advance. Otherwise, if Xiao Feng blamed him for this when things actually happened, it would be troublesome.
Moreover, revealing these things early on was also a way of showing loyalty, which would allow Xiao Feng to accept him more quickly, regard him as a confidant, and nurture him properly.
"Oh? Is there some hidden story behind this?" Upon hearing Yao Chen's words, Xiao Feng sighed inwardly, "As expected." Then, he pretended not to know anything and asked, wanting to see what Yao Chen wanted to say and what his thoughts were.
After a pause, Yao Chen continued, "Yes, there is indeed another story behind this. My death is not, as the rumors suggest, due to a mistake in alchemy that led to a qi deviation. I am an eighth-grade alchemist, how could I possibly make such a mistake!" As he said this, Yao Chen's expression became somewhat agitated.
"So what exactly happened?" Xiao Feng asked, sounding like a professional smooth talker.
"It's all because of that wicked disciple Han Feng! I never imagined he could be so heartless and ruthless, trying to kill me for a cultivation technique! He even colluded with the Soul Hall to attack me, he's simply a wicked monster!"
"I managed to escape with my life back then, but the people of the Soul Palace still didn't let me go, relentlessly pursuing me like a leech! Although I heard about the absurd excuses Han Feng made up to cover up his evil deeds, I wished I could kill this bastard immediately, but my strength wouldn't allow it!"
"After being chased repeatedly, my soul power was over-exhausted, and I could not exert half of my strength. Therefore, after escaping the sight of the Soul Palace people, I had no choice but to quickly find a safe place to stay, and then I fell into a coma and knew nothing about it."
When Han Feng was mentioned, Yao Chen's face was filled with resentment. If Han Feng were in front of him right now, he would definitely make him suffer unbearable pain and torture him to death!
It's not surprising that Yao Chen has these thoughts now. You know, being betrayed by the people you trust most is an incredibly painful and desperate feeling that you can't understand unless you experience it yourself.
Moreover, Han Feng is not just someone he trusts the most. Han Feng was taken in by him when he was a child, and Yao Chen raised him and taught him step by step. In Yao Chen's heart, Han Feng is not just his disciple, but also a family member and his own son!
Therefore, when Yao Chen truly witnessed Han Feng's betrayal and even his attempt to kill him, one can only imagine the despair he felt. It was precisely because of this that his hatred for Han Feng reached a level beyond the comprehension of ordinary people; he hated Han Feng to the core!
"I see!" Xiao Feng exclaimed, as if he had just realized something.
Although he already knew what had happened to Yao Chen, he pretended to have just heard it.
"So you want me to kill Han Feng for you? To avenge you?" he asked Yao Chen in front of him.
"Yes, but not entirely," Yao Chen replied.
"If I could, I would like to get rid of Han Feng. I no longer feel any master-disciple affection for him; on the contrary, I wish I could tear him to pieces! But Han Feng secretly escaped after the incident. The Dou Qi Continent is so vast; the possibility of finding him is extremely small."
"What I want to talk about is the Soul Hall. Although I don't know why the Soul Hall is so obsessed with collecting the souls of powerful people, they definitely covet my soul, which was once the number one alchemist on the continent."
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