frightfiction Chapter 281 Soul-breaking Powder
Chapter 281 Soul-breaking Powder
Fan Yanmu sheathed his sword, while Xiao Zhixue took out a pill called "Soul-breaking Powder" and forced the emperor to take it.
The emperor tried to resist, but his acupuncture points were instantly pressed and he was forced to swallow the pill that turned into poison.
In an instant, the sharp pain in his abdomen spread like a knife, and the pain almost suffocated him.
"You...what did you feed me?"
The emperor's voice trembled, and his heart was filled with ominous premonitions, but the only response he got was Xiao Zhixue's cold eyes and her back gradually disappearing into the night.
A contest under the cover of night ended with Xiliang's absolute victory, but what was left for the emperor was endless darkness and despair.
Xiao Zhixue smiled, her eyes filled with an indescribable pride. She gently shook the exquisite porcelain bottle in her hand and said, "This is the Soul-breaking Powder I recently developed. It has a unique flavor. What do you think after tasting it?"
Her words were like a spring breeze, but in an instant they solidified into winter frost.
As soon as she finished speaking, the smile on her face gradually faded, her eyes flashed with a cold light, and her tone suddenly turned cold, and every word she said was as piercing as ice and snow: "From this moment on, within seven days, if you don't get the antidote, you will be tortured by this Soul-Breaking Powder until your intestines are ruptured and your stomach is ruptured. You will suffer unbearable pain until the end of your life."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Dong Chu was shocked and his whole body became stiff as iron. The raging waves in his heart almost drowned him.
"The surrender has been signed. What further requests do you have?"
He tried to remain calm, but his voice was filled with panic.
Xiao Zhixue's mouth curled up into a sneer of sarcasm, and she replied: "Although the letter of surrender has been signed, how can we fully believe in its binding force..."
Her eyes revealed a deep sense of vigilance. Such preventive measures were taken to prevent the other party from changing their mind in the future and invading Xiliang City again.
So, she calmly took out a small jade bottle from the space capsule she carried with her and gently placed it on the table carved with dragons and phoenixes.
“This is a magical medicine specially formulated to remove the poison of Broken Heart Powder. You must take one pill every seven days.
But please note that as long as you have the slightest regret in your heart and intend to betray the spirit of the letter of surrender, the Broken Heart Powder will make you suffer endless pain, a torture that is absolutely unbearable for ordinary people.
As for the secret recipe of the antidote, even if you mobilize all the imperial doctors in the world, there is no way to crack it. It is nothing but a fool's dream."
Her voice was indifferent and firm, as if she had anticipated all the consequences.
The ingredients of this antidote combine the essence of modern medicine with the wisdom of ancient alchemy. The formula is so complex that even if the legendary powerful Queen Mother of the West were to come to the world in person, it would be difficult to fully decipher its secrets, let alone replicate it.
From then on, every seven days of the Emperor of Dongchu's life will be shrouded in the shadow of the Heartbreak Powder. Even if he is unwilling, he can only endure it and dare not make any rash moves.
The antidote Xiao Zhixue gave was actually a stopgap measure to delay the onset of the poison, rather than a true cure.
When the antidote runs out, an even more terrible end will await him.
At that time, he could only send an envoy, carrying valuable gifts, to humbly go to Xiliang to beg for Xiao Zhixue's mercy.
However, whether she is willing to lend a helping hand depends entirely on her state of mind at that moment.
The mood of the Emperor of Dong Chu dropped to freezing point. Since he ascended the throne, no one had ever dared to challenge his imperial power like this.
Today, the four assassins from Xiliang not only forced him to sign a letter of surrender, but also made him experience the pain of poison firsthand.
He stared at the four people in front of him with fierce eyes, his heart filled with unquenchable hatred and anger.
To prevent any accidents, Xiao Zhixue cleverly sealed the emperor's mute point to ensure that they would not be chased by the palace guards during their evacuation.
This acupuncture point needs two hours to unblock itself, which is enough time for Xiao Zhixue to move freely in the palace without being noticed.
She was not in a hurry to return to Xiliang, but instead arranged for Ying Yi and Ying Er to stay behind to keep watch in case anyone in the palace discovered anything unusual about the emperor and called for reinforcements.
As for her and Fan Yanmu, they went straight to the national treasury, intending to plunder all the wealth there.
After the two men left quietly, the candlelight lit by Ying Yi gradually went out, and the imperial study fell into silent darkness.
The Emperor of Dong Chu sat limply on the dragon throne, unable to move or make any sound to call for help.
The old eunuch outside the imperial study was still unconscious. The effect of the anesthetic would not wear off in a short period of time, and he would probably not wake up until the dawn.
And inside the palace, no one knew that their emperor was under the close surveillance of Xiliang spies.
At this time, the Imperial Guards were patrolling other areas of the palace. Without the emperor's direct order, they would not rashly approach the Imperial Study.
With the subtle connection with the flying birds in the palace, Xiao Zhixue easily located the location of the treasury.
The two men approached quietly and saw that the treasury was heavily guarded, surrounded by more than a dozen strong guards.
However, all this became meaningless under the light flying of the poisoned silver needles in Xiao Zhixue's hand, and the guards fell silently.
Fan Yanmu easily broke the chains, and the two of them walked into the treasure place hand in hand.
Faced with a room full of glittering gold and silver, dazzling jewels, and precious antique paintings and calligraphy, Xiao Zhixue did not hesitate at all. She used the magical power of the space capsule to store all the treasures inside, leaving no room for the Emperor of Dong Chu.
She returned with a full load, feeling very satisfied, and left the treasury quietly.
The four of them quickly returned to the imperial study and reunited with Ying Yi and Ying Er. Then, like ghosts in the night, they climbed over eaves and walls and quietly left the palace.
Xiao Zhixue spread out her specially made hang glider and, with the help of the night wind, flew quickly towards Xiliang in the east.
At dawn, the group of four returned to the camp safely.
Fan Heng stayed awake all night, worrying about their safety. When he saw everyone return safely, he asked impatiently, "Is the mission completed?"
Fan Yanmu presented the letter of surrender from the Emperor of Eastern Chu and detailed their adventures in the palace, but omitted the episode of Xiao Zhixue emptying the national treasury.
After hearing this, Fan Heng's face broke into a bright smile, and the joy in his heart almost overflowed.
"Great, it's perfect! With this letter of surrender, the old emperor of Dongchu will no longer dare to covet our Xiliang. The four of you are definitely the heroes of Xiliang! I will set off for the imperial palace in the capital right now to report this good news to the emperor. You just wait here for my good news!"
Fan Heng immediately ordered the soldiers to prepare their horses and prepare to ride to the capital to meet the emperor immediately.
Xiao Zhixue and her group returned to the tent to rest.
The development of the situation was beyond Xiao Zhixue's initial expectations. She originally thought that she would have to stay in the camp for many days, but now it seems that she will be able to set off for Nanchong City soon to pick up her family and fellow villagers.
As long as she waits for Fan Heng to bring back good news, her journey home can begin.