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Now that Shen Wuben had recognized the Storm Pear Blossom in Qin Fang's hand, he dared not make any rash moves, his body visibly stiffening.

The notorious reputation of the Storm Pear Blossom was indeed tremendous, and Shen Wuben was not confident enough to think he could evade it, even as a Grandmaster-level Expert, he was not necessarily that confident.

Although the power of firearms might be slightly more terrifying than the Storm Pear Blossom, after Shen Wuben left the mountain, he had tried and found that if he was on guard, a bullet would hardly take his life, given that a Martial Artist's instincts and reaction speed are much stronger than an average person.

A Master Level Fighter is already a remarkably formidable expert, several levels stronger than an average Martial Artist, with even quicker reflexes.

But the Storm Pear Blossom is different; even Grandmaster-level Experts wouldn't dare to guarantee they could dodge it, as it specifically breaks through Protective True Qi. With three thousand Ox Hair Awl-Needles bursting out at once, the wide coverage area made it nearly impossible to dodge at close range...

Moreover, it is said that the Hidden Weapons of Tang Sect are always used in combination with poison, and whether all these Ox Hair Awl-Needles were coated with lethal toxins, Shen Wuben was not entirely sure, but even a touch would be enough to cause him great suffering.

Faced with such a threat, how could Shen Wuben remain defiant?

"Can we sit down and talk now?"

Shen Wuben was frightened, which was a bit unexpected for Qin Fang. However, it seemed like a good thing, as at least Qin Fang wouldn't actually need to use the Storm Pear Blossom to kill Shen Wuben.

If Shen Wuben had really tried to flee, Qin Fang would also be very likely to act directly... after all, in the end, he would frame it on Tang Sect.

However, Qin Fang didn't want to kill if he didn't have to, even though Shen Wuben had over a hundred Sin Points.

Over a hundred Sin Points meant that Qin Fang did not need to waste his own Justice Points to kill this person, but to kill someone with the Storm Pear Blossom would be an exchange of four hundred points for a mere ten or so; with this kind of loss, Qin Fang was truly at a deficit, and he was not willing to engage in such a losing deal.

"Mr. Qin, let's talk this over, please..."

Shen Wuben's face turned extremely unsightly, yet he had no choice but to smile obsequiously at Qin Fang, his tone indescribably submissive, a stark contrast to his earlier demeanor.

The world is just that pragmatic, and so are people...

Previously, Shen Wuben was domineering and arrogant, not taking Qin Fang seriously at all, first because he had the backing of Shaolin Temple, and second because his own strength was also quite formidable.

But now, the situation was completely reversed almost instantly.

In terms of strength, his hand was still dripping blood, disabled by a single move from Qin Fang. Although they hadn't further exchanged blows, Shen Wuben understood that Qin Fang's strength was definitely not much weaker than his.

In terms of weaponry, Qin Fang wielded the Storm Pear Blossom whereas he was barehanded; the two were not on the same level at all, it wasn't even comparable, let alone whether Qin Fang had secretly poisoned him, which Shen Wuben was also unclear about.

As for backing, Shen Wuben had Shaolin Temple behind him, yet Qin Fang seemed to have the support of Tang Sect, which appeared to be no weaker than Shaolin Temple; it was a match.

However, in reality, Shen Wuben was on a private mission assigned by his master, and Shaolin Temple was actually unaware of his actions; even if something did happen, unless his master intervened, the sect would not care about the life or death of a Secular Disciple who had left the Sect.

Looking at Qin Fang, who possessed one of the Ten Great Hidden Weapons of Tang Sect, the Storm Pear Blossom, which only prestigious Elders of Tang Sect were qualified to own, Qin Fang's young age yet having it suggested he was likely related to some powerful and influential Tang Sect Elder, his status and identity far superior to Shen Wuben.

With such a simple comparison, all of Shen Wuben's supports were gone, and his current state was quite miserable, forcing him to yield to Qin Fang.

"I've always been speaking nicely. It's just that Mr. Shen seemed a bit too eager..."

Although Qin Fang knew Shen Wuben was mistaken, he wouldn't deny it. Harnessing the Fox Assumes Tiger's Might may be somewhat underhanded, but at times it is the best strategy, just like now.

Qin Fang's expression was calm, and his tone was quite even, as if he hadn't taken the incident that just occurred to heart, while Song Qingshan, standing behind Qin Fang, had an odd look on his face.

Unfortunately, Shen Wuben at that moment was like a headless fly, more concerned with Qin Fang's attitude towards him than observing the expression changes of Qin Fang's bodyguard, Song Qingshan...

"Yes, yes, yes..."

In the face of Qin Fang's words, Shen Wuben had no choice but to nod; he truly didn't know what else to say. He dared not show even the slightest displeasure, nor did he dare to make any reckless moves. Although he was now quite close to Qin Fang, he didn't dare to strike directly as he had before…

How could he, when Qin Fang still held the Storm Pear Blossom in his hands? With just a light press of the trigger, Shen Wuben would be turned into a porcupine in an instant.

Even though dying to the rare and powerful Storm Pear Blossom, one of the Ten Great Hidden Weapons of Tang Sect, Shen Wuben could claim to have not lived in vain, no one wants to die for no reason, valuing their life.

This was especially true for Shen Wuben, who had only recently mastered his skills and left the mountains; his time to enjoy the finer things in life had just begun. Naturally, he wasn't willing to report to King Yama in the Underworld so soon.

To preserve his life, he had no choice but to bow his head... even to Qin Fang, who he had disdained just moments before, he could lower his head.

"Decisive in action, capable of bending or standing tall, truly a notable character..."

Observing Shen Wuben, whose face was full of eagerness to please, Qin Fang grew very cautious of the man. Such a person was the least reliable; one could never guarantee that what appeared on his face or what came out of his mouth matched what was truly in his heart…

At the very least, Qin Fang could still see the layer of red glow around Shen Wuben, indicating that the man's current humble attitude was merely a façade, and in his heart, he still held considerable enmity towards Qin Fang.

Spare him now, and who knows if he'd redouble his efforts to deal with Qin Fang later, perhaps even more viciously and cruelly…

"To be honest, you're truly someone I cannot rest easy about..."

Qin Fang looked at the obsequious face before him, his own heart unmoved, expressing his sentiments quite bluntly. Being in a position of power, it was not inappropriate for him to take such a stand.

"Qin..."

At Qin Fang's words, Shen Wuben's expression turned even uglier, more pitiful. He opened his mouth as if to swear loyalty by patting his chest.

But Qin Fang didn't give him the chance to speak, simply waving his hand and saying, "If you want me to trust you, fine... swallow this!"

With that, Qin Fang reached into his pocket, and a pale green pill appeared in his hand—that was what he had been referring to.

"Ah..."

Shen Wuben's face changed dramatically, turning extremely ugly, and he couldn't help clenching the fists behind his back. It seemed like he wanted to explode and fight Qin Fang to the death at any moment...

But seeing how Qin Fang slightly shifted the position of the Storm Pear Blossom in his hand, aiming it towards Shen Wuben's body, Shen Wuben eventually helplessly let go of his hand…

Without a doubt, the pill Qin Fang brought out was certainly not a healing medicine like the Great Rejuvenation Pill, Minor Restoration Pill, or Grass Rejuvenation Pill, but rather a poison.

Tang Sect was renowned for its poisons and hidden weapons. Shen Wuben had already witnessed the latter, the Storm Pear Blossom, one of the Ten Great Hidden Weapons of Tang Sect, compelling him to restrain himself; naturally, the pill in front of him was another specialty of Tang Sect.

"Rest assured, if I wanted to kill you, I would have done so long ago. There's no need to wait until now... This pill is just to prevent you from turning against me! As long as you obey me faithfully, I won't take your life... Of course, if you play a double game with me, then I don't need to be polite with you..."

As he spoke, Qin Fang lifted the Storm Pear Blossom in his hand and spoke in a very subdued tone... As for his explanation, it seemed passably reasonable.

At that moment, Shen Wuben showed considerable hesitation. Given Qin Fang's current attitude, if he refused, Qin Fang would undoubtedly cripple him or even kill him outright; but if he swallowed this poison pill, his life would be in Qin Fang's hands, which was definitely not what he wanted.

To live in disgrace, sneaking by, or to die gloriously right now... This was certainly the most difficult choice Shen Wuben had faced in his thirty years.

Yet Shen Wuben, true to his nature of bending without breaking, confronted such a tough decision with a sudden resolve in his hesitation, clenched his teeth, stretched out his hand to take the pill from Qin Fang, and swallowed it down in one gulp...

Qin Fang watched quietly, a subtle smile on his face, as if he wasn't particularly concerned.

Whether Shen Wuben had any other ideas, such as temporarily holding the pill in his mouth or hiding it under his tongue, Qin Fang really couldn't be sure, as his Mind Reading Technique could barely detect anything from such a willful Martial Artist as Shen Wuben.

However, one thing Qin Fang knew for certain: the pill he handed out wouldn't give Shen Wuben a chance. It was designed to dissolve instantly upon entry, spreading throughout Shen Wuben's body in a moment…

A poison crafted from pure medicinal essence—it couldn't be suppressed, or Qin Fang would have no place in the martial arts world, leaving absolutely no opportunity for Shen Wuben.

Meanwhile, Shen Wuben did not exhibit any overt change in expression, seemingly having no ulterior motives... but the more he appeared that way, the less Qin Fang felt he could trust the man. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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