Immortal Doctor Expert in Urban

Chapter 822: 822: Balancing Benevolence and Might

Capítulo 822: Chapter 822: Balancing Benevolence and Might

Lu Dai was blasted into the building by Lin Fei, while Gao Zhan was captured by Lin Fei like a chicken in an eagle’s clutches.

The two Sect Leaders of East Yue Sect and Heaven and Earth Sect were immediately subdued by Lin Fei.

Ancient Moon River ordered Gu Mu: “Go find Lu Dai from inside that building.”

“Yes, Sect Leader.” Gu Mu responded and led a few experts from Star Moon Sect toward the building where Lu Dai had blasted a massive hole.

Lin Fei stood with a calm expression and hands behind his back. To him, subduing Lu Dai and Gao Zhan was merely a matter of waving his hand.

Ancient Moon River stepped forward, looking coldly at Gao Zhan, who lay on the ground with his acupoints sealed by Lin Fei, unable to move, and said: “Gao Zhan, you and Lu Dai have already lost to Young Master Xie. According to your bet, Heaven and Earth Sect and East Yue Sect should henceforth pledge allegiance to Young Master Xie. He will be the master of your two sects.”

Gao Zhan’s eyes flashed with intense reluctance as he gritted his teeth and said: “Even if you can defeat us, don’t expect us to pledge allegiance to you. To become our master, you must defeat our master, Celestial Wolf Martial Saint, or you have no qualification to be our master.”

“Gao Zhan, do you actually intend to deny the terms of the wager?” Ancient Moon River’s eyes showed a hint of anger.

At this moment, Gu Mu returned with two experts from Star Moon Sect, who carried the heavily injured and unconscious Lu Dai.

Gu Mu instructed the two experts from Star Moon Sect to lay down the unconscious Lu Dai.

Ancient Moon River looked at Lin Fei and said: “Xie Feng, what do you plan to do with them?”

Lin Fei said: “Either pledge allegiance to me or die.”

These few simple words were firm and powerful, yet they brought significant intimidation to Gao Zhan on the ground, causing his expression to slightly change.

However, considering he had Celestial Wolf Martial Saint backing him, Gao Zhan was still unwilling to bow to Lin Fei.

“Xie Feng, since Sect Leader Gao refuses to pledge allegiance to you, let me handle them for Star Moon Sect.” Ancient Moon River’s eyes flashed with a cold gleam as he spoke.

Lin Fei was his savior, and he didn’t want Gao Zhan and Lu Dai to become potential threats left by Lin Fei.

“Ancient Moon River, if you dare to kill me or Sect Leader Lu, Celestial Wolf Martial Saint and Penglai Martial Saint will certainly not let you off.” Gao Zhan coldly warned as he looked at Ancient Moon River: “Celestial Wolf Martial Saint knows about our visit to Jiangnan City. If I don’t return, Celestial Wolf Martial Saint will certainly come looking for you.”

Lin Fei said to Ancient Moon River: “Mr. Gu, leave it to me to handle. I don’t want to trouble you and Star Moon Sect.”

“Xie Feng, you’re my savior. What trouble is there? I’m willing to go through fire and water for you along with Star Moon Sect.” Ancient Moon River said boldly with a face full of loyalty.

Lin Fei shook his head, unwilling to implicate Ancient Moon River, who had just regained his position as Sect Leader of Star Moon Sect and needed to consolidate his power and status. Provoking revenge from Celestial Wolf Martial Saint and Penglai Martial Saint could result in losing control over Star Moon Sect again.

Thus, Lin Fei didn’t want to drag Ancient Moon River into this.

“Sect Leader Bai.” Lin Fei addressed Elder Bai.

Elder Bai quickly stepped forward and replied to Lin Fei: “Young Master Xie, what are your orders?”

Lin Fei took out a black bottle from his pocket, poured out two elixirs, and said to Elder Bai: “Sect Leader Bai, Sect Leader Gao and Sect Leader Lu refuse to pledge allegiance to me. You know what to do, right?”

Elder Bai immediately responded: “I understand.”

He knew that Lin Fei wanted him to administer the elixir to Gao Zhan, and was aware that this elixir was the same one Lin Fei had previously administered to him.

Elder Bai naturally knew that once he gave Gao Zhan and Lu Dai this elixir, it would create an irreparable rift with East Yue Sect and Heaven and Earth Sect.

Lin Fei left him no room for retreat.

However, he had no choice.

“Yes, Young Master Xie.” Elder Bai agreed, taking the elixir from Lin Fei.

Then, Elder Bai carried the elixir Lin Fei gave him and walked towards Gao Zhan.

Seeing Elder Bai approaching with the elixir, Gao Zhan’s face instantly became alert, and he addressed Elder Bai: “What are you trying to do?”

Elder Bai coldly said: “Sect Leader Gao, you and Sect Leader Lu are injured. This elixir is indeed a good remedy.”

Gao Zhan’s eyes showed anger: “Elder Bai, stop trying to fool me. What good remedy? I believe it’s poison!”

“Sect Leader Gao, even if it were poison, it would be a good remedy for you.” Elder Bai squatted down before Gao Zhan.

Gao Zhan’s face showed panic as he said to Elder Bai, “Elder Bai, you can’t make me take this poison. Though I turn into a ghost, I won’t let you off.”

Elder Bai smiled: “Don’t worry! This medicine won’t take your life. As long as you pledge allegiance to Young Master Xie, you won’t die, and you could even live a long life.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Bai reached out and grabbed Gao Zhan’s jaw. With his acupoints sealed by Lin Fei, Gao Zhan couldn’t move. Elder Bai exerted a little force with his hand, and Gao Zhan’s mouth opened.

Elder Bai immediately placed an elixir into Gao Zhan’s mouth and sent it down his throat with a burst of Inner Qi.

After swallowing the elixir, Gao Zhan’s face changed dramatically, and he cried out: “Elder Bai, I will kill you!”

Nonetheless, Elder Bai ignored Gao Zhan and instead turned to the unconscious Lu Dai, opened his mouth, and placed the other elixir into it.

After completing this task, Elder Bai returned to Lin Fei and respectfully said: “Young Master Xie, according to your instructions, Gao Zhan and Lu Dai have taken the elixir.”

Lin Fei nodded: “Sect Leader Bai, since you had Sect Leader Gao take the elixir, aren’t you going to explain its effects to him?”

Elder Bai said: “Yes.”

Then Elder Bai looked at Gao Zhan and stated: “Sect Leader Gao, the elixir I just administered to you is indeed a good remedy, but in a year, you will die of poison.”

“Of course, as long as you pledge allegiance to Young Master Xie, he will surely cure the poison in you. Don’t think Celestial Wolf Martial Saint would come from the desert to save you. Even if you remain loyal, you are just his pawn. Your death would be in vain, and Celestial Wolf Martial Saint will just find another pawn.”

Gao Zhan’s expression became uncertain, and his gaze flickered because Elder Bai’s words struck at the heart of his worry, that his death would be in vain, and Celestial Wolf Martial Saint wouldn’t feel any sorrow for him.

Ultimately, he is merely a pawn for Celestial Wolf Martial Saint. The life or death of a pawn—how could Celestial Wolf care?

At this moment, Gao Zhan couldn’t help but seriously consider the issues of life and death and interests.

His resolve began to waver.

He looked at Elder Bai and tentatively asked: “Is what you said true? As long as I pledge allegiance to Young Master Xie, he will cure me?”

Elder Bai nodded and said: “As long as you are loyal to Young Master Xie and follow his orders, he will certainly help you detoxify.”

Gao Zhan seemed to have made up his mind and said: “Then I am willing to pledge allegiance to Young Master Xie, and I will obey his orders.”

Only then did Lin Fei speak to Elder Bai: “Elder Bai, since Sect Leader Gao is resolved to pledge allegiance to me, unlock his acupoints and see if Sect Leader Lu is awake.”

“Yes, Young Master Xie,” Elder Bai replied.

Gao Zhan saw Elder Bai demonstrating such respect towards Lin Fei and couldn’t help but secretly think: Could Elder Bai also be loyal to Lin Fei?