Chapter 157: The Gu Master Who Cultivated the Young Hero
Qi He looks very cute, so when he tries his best to stay calm but still reveals his uneasiness, people can feel pity for the child.
Lin Zhi really wanted to reach out and rub his head to comfort him, but he didn't do it.
This was not a very wise move. Even though he felt familiar and tender towards Qi He, Qi He did not know him and he could not even see him.
Losing vision can be disconcerting, especially for children who have experienced such a tragedy.
Lin Zhi sat opposite Qi He and praised him, "You are very perceptive."
The gentle boy's voice made Qi He's body even more tense. He didn't say anything, thinking about the visitor's intentions.
Who are they, the people from the underworld who come to care about him and want to see how he is doing, or the people who come to watch the fun and see if they can get something?
Or are they people with ulterior motives who don't know the difference between good and evil, or are they the murderer who caused the death of his family and came to see him, the only survivor?
Lin Zhi didn't let him think too long and introduced his family name.
"I'm not a martial artist from the Central Plains. I'm just a passerby who's very curious about the situation. They're all arguing about who you'll go with, and I want to know. The Seven Stars Sect, the Five Elements Sect, the Dian Cui Palace, the Silver Moon Villa...seven of the top ten palaces, villas, sects, and schools in the martial arts world have sent people to offer to raise you."
Lin Zhi laughed with an ambiguous tone: "It's no wonder. After all, they are all involved. Although we don't know why your family is in trouble, the person behind the scenes has muddied the waters of the entire martial arts world, making it difficult to identify the real culprit."
"The Wonderful Palm of the Wuyun Sect, the Cuiling Poison of the Diancui Palace, and the Yinyue Hidden Needle of the Yinyue Villa are all secret techniques that cannot be passed on to outsiders. However, even so, it is very easy for someone to learn them if they are interested. After all, there are always some people who are disloyal..."
Lin Zhi's tone became slightly heavier, and there was still a smile in his voice, but it made people feel a little frightened.
He leaned forward slightly, leaning on the stone table and leaning towards Qi He: "Anyway... have you made up your mind?"
Lin Zhi intended to take Qi He away, not just for the redemption mission, but he was worried without Qi He by his side.
But to Qi He, he was just a stranger who might represent danger, and taking him away by force was definitely not feasible. Moreover, although Qi He had no reliable relatives, the Jiuyuan Escort Agency was considered to be a force on his mother's side. The Seven Stars Sect has a very good reputation in the martial arts world, and its leader, Taoist Yunhe, is also very kind and a highly respected senior. Lin Zhi needs Qi He to make the decision himself.
Qi He remained silent. He was still young, but when he lowered his eyes to think, it was hard to guess what he was thinking.
"This has nothing to do with you."
As if realizing that the person in front of him was still waiting for his reply, Qi He opened his mouth to answer.
"Of course it has something to do with me, because I also want to take you away. If these people from the Central Plains see that the only clue that holds the secret answer has disappeared, their expressions will definitely be very interesting. The more I think about it, the more interesting it becomes."
"Little devil, why don't you come with me? Your enemies must still be watching this place. No matter who you choose, you can't escape their gaze. You may even be under their control, but you don't know it. You might even be used like a dizzy fool, and you will lose everything. It's pitiful just to think about it."
"Of course, you might be even more unlucky. People with bad intentions don't want you to live to the end. Anyway, you are young and blind, so it is normal for you to have an accident or something go wrong in your practice. If it is the latter, it is even more understandable. You are eager for revenge, so you end up with such a sad ending."
Lin Zhi described several possibilities to Qi He. He knew that Qi He wanted revenge very much, but this matter could not be rushed.
Qi He doesn't know who his enemy is, and he is blind. If he makes the wrong choice, he will be restricted in every way.
Listening to the voice of the strange boy opposite, Qi He still didn't speak, but his breathing became faster and his face became paler.
He was like a lost person who was suddenly thrown in the middle of several forked roads. He could not see the future of any road, did not know how much price he would have to pay for his choice, and whether he could carry the blood hatred to the end.
He was afraid of being deceived, fooled, or even killed. His eyes were blind and he was too weak, like a lamb at the mercy of others.
"Why did you do this? Just like you said, someone is watching me. Aren't you afraid of getting yourself killed for this?"
"Of course not. In fact, I quite enjoy the feeling of being in trouble. When I solve it, I feel a sense of pleasure."
Lin Zhi curved her lips, and her beautiful, innocent eyes also curved.
Qi He remained silent. From what this man said, he could infer that he did not belong to the Central Plains underworld, but was most likely a cult. He had heard that they always had strange personalities, so it seemed normal for them to do such a thing.
The balance in Qi He's heart was shaken a little. He didn't think about revenge now. He was still too weak. The most important thing for him now was to grow dormantly.
But he might not be able to fully trust the person in front of him. To him, this person is just another fork in the road, but he still has to make a decision.
"You need to think about it quickly. Those people will soon discover my presence. Once they discover that I have been here, I am afraid that your courtyard will be airtight. Not even a fly can fly in, let alone a butterfly."
Lin Zhi reminded that according to his current strength, he is not yet able to fight against so many martial arts masters.
What's more, he is a Gu Master, and he would be at a disadvantage if he faced the enemy head-on in someone else's home turf.
Qi He didn't move. There was a thin layer of mist in his lifeless eyes, but no tears fell.
His fists were clenched so tightly that the blue veins on the back of his hands were visible, and his lips were tightly pursed, revealing a bit of anxiety.
"I have a better idea than taking you away now."
Only then did Lin Zhi put forward his real plan. He took out a small bottle from his arms, poured out a pure white pill from it, and put the bottle away.
"I don't know if you've heard of the Turtle Breathing Pill. This pill has a similar effect to it. It can make a person pretend to be dead and wake up seven days later."
The Turtle Breathing Pill is one of the secret legends in the martial arts world, and many people don't know whether it is true or not.
However, Lin Zhi knew it was true. It had appeared decades ago. The Turtle Breath Pill was made with rare treasures. The Ghost Doctor Yan Sangeng only refined one pill in his entire life.
He was a good friend of the original owner's mother, so the original owner's mother wanted to use a poisonous insect to imitate one, but failed hundreds of times. Finally, she refined two in her later years, one for the original owner's sister and one for the original owner as a means of saving his life.
Unlike the Turtle Breath Pill which causes asymptomatic death, this unnamed Gu Pill will show signs of poisoning after taking it. Its effect is more realistic than that of the Turtle Breath Pill, but also because the raw materials are poisonous insects, even if you use poison to fight poison, there will still be sequelae.
Lin Zhi did not hide this from Qi He and told him clearly.
"After taking it, you will feel the pain of being bitten by poisonous insects, but it will not be fatal. When you wake up seven days later, there will still be toxins left in your body. This is the price of using the elixir, but with me here, I can ensure that the remaining toxins are eliminated."
Lin Zhi held Qi He's hand, asked him to flatten his palm, and placed the pill in his hand.
"You make your own decision."
Lin Zhi wanted to take Qi He away, but he didn't intend to make the decision for Qi He.
If Qi He is unwilling to go with him this time, he will find another way.
Although Qi He in front of him is a child, Lin Zhi will not treat him as an ignorant child.
He knew that Qi He had his considerations in mind. Qi He had shown extraordinary calmness since he saw him. He was able to maintain such a mental state after his family members died suddenly and he suddenly became blind. Qi He was definitely not simple.
Lin Zhi thought of little Pei Duo who resolutely entered the palace to be a eunuch. Although they were only fragments of his soul, it could be seen that they were always extremely cruel to themselves and would not give up until they achieved their goals.
Putting aside personal emotions, Lin Zhi admired such people very much, but when he thought that it was his little lover who was suffering, he couldn't help but feel a little more pity.
Lin Zhi glanced at Qi He and couldn't help but touch his head. He didn't say anything else and turned around and left the courtyard.
Qi He heard the sound of the wind and knew that the strange boy had left.
He touched the pill in his hand, feeling the touch, and closed his eyes.
Not long after Lin Zhi left, the people guarding at several locations woke up and immediately rushed into the courtyard, where they saw a scene that made them tremble with fear.
The young child fell in the yard, his face blue and purple, having died of poisoning.
Taoist Master Yunhe, who was discussing something, smashed the rosewood table and headed towards the backyard.
The doctor from Biyuan Villa also came to pay his respects. Although they did not plan to adopt Qi He, they were very sympathetic out of human feelings. He had just diagnosed Qi He's eyes the day before and felt sorry for what happened to the young boy. He did not expect to see Qi He's body today.
The doctor shook his head: "It's the poison from Miaojiang. Young Master Qi has already..."
"The Gu Cult is actually involved in this?"
"It's unlikely. The Gu Cult has been in hiding for many years. They only caused chaos fifty years ago. We haven't heard of them since then. Why would they interfere at this time? Moreover, this is only a very simple Gu poison. The Gu Cult can be found everywhere. I'm afraid it's another plot of the thieves."
The Palace Master of Diancui Palace spoke up. She knew more about poison than anyone else present. The symptoms of this poison were considered the most superficial.
"How ridiculous! How ridiculous!"
Taoist Yun He's face turned cold: "You and I are all here, no matter which gate is guarded, the thief actually knew the location of Young Master Qi, openly invaded, and killed the whole family, his crime is unforgivable!"
The head of Jiuyuan Escort Agency hugged the cold body of the young master and cried bitterly. The howling of a seven-foot-tall man left people speechless for a long time.
In this way, the affairs of the Chunyi Qi family came to an end with this outcome, making everyone in the world extremely sad.
The various mysteries surrounding this matter make it difficult to understand why so many people in the Qi family died overnight. There are many different explanations for the circumstances of their deaths.
Some people said it was to take revenge on the martial arts fanatic, some thought it was a rare treasure, and some even said it involved a secret treasure of minerals. All the statements were untenable, but it did make the martial arts world lively for a while.
However, with Wu Chi's disappearance and the burial of the Qi family, everything came to an end.
It is chilly in spring, especially at night.
The sound of a coffin being opened came from the new grave, causing the sound of the passing wind to change somewhat.
Qi He was pulled up by a warm and soft hand and carefully stepped over the pile of earth.
"I'll take care of the traces first, and then you can come with me after you pay your respects to your parents."
Qi He's voice was slightly hoarse: "You haven't told me your name yet."
"Lin weaving, double wood forest, weaving web weaving."
Qi He opened his lifeless eyes and silently repeated the name in his heart.
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