Chapter 589: “No Cure” — Zhang Zhen, Chen Changsheng: Help Me k*ll
Mocking the people lying on the ground, Chen Changsheng turned to look at the out-of-breath Xu Yao.
“Xu girl, your talent in swordsmanship is indeed impressive, but you’re a bit lazy in personality.”
“In the past, you often said no one could put pressure on you; now that pressure has come.”
“Zhang Zhen uses a kn*fe, you use a sword. Although the methods differ, when it comes to fighting, those distinctions don’t matter.”
“Currently, your strength and realm far surpass Zhang Zhen, but at this pace, he will one day surpass you and leave you far behind.”
“He has already found the persistence in his heart, while you are just wasting time.”
“Girl, you can’t afford to waste your days like this anymore.”
With that, Chen Changsheng casually walked away with his hands behind his back.
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Inn.
Looking at the broken crude kn*fe, Zhang Zhen furrowed his brows.
He was still thinking about the person he met during the competition.
In the Eight Desolates Nine Domains, there are few heavenly prodigies skilled in kn*fe techniques; who exactly was that person who could sever his crude kn*fe?
“Stop staring. Your kn*fe technique’s timing is sufficient, but you haven’t learned enough.”
A voice suddenly appeared in the room.
Hearing this unexpected voice, Zhang Zhen instantly drew his kn*fe, ready to fight back.
But before he could unsheathe his kn*fe, a powerful spiritual power pinned him down, rendering him immobile.
At this moment, Chen Changsheng leisurely removed the storage bag from Zhang Zhen’s waist and casually untied the restrictions on it.
“Clatter!”
The items in the storage bag were dumped out by Chen Changsheng.
With a look of disdain, Chen Changsheng rummaged through the scattered items and then spoke.
“Your strength isn’t bad, yet you live in such poverty.”
As he spoke, Chen Changsheng took the crude kn*fe from Zhang Zhen’s hand.
“Clang!”
As the precious kn*fe was unsheathed, its sharp cold light made Chen Changsheng raise his eyebrows.
“This kn*fe has some merit, but it must have been picked up, right? Tù Huǔ’s luck is indeed good.”
After speaking, Chen Changsheng unfastened Zhang Zhen’s restrictions and returned the crude kn*fe to him.
Looking at Chen Changsheng before him, Zhang Zhen pondered for a moment and asked, “Who are you?”
“My name is Chen Changsheng; you should be familiar with this name, as we just crossed paths.”
“What do you want with me?”
“I want to ask you to k*ll someone—many, many people—or you could think of it as a transaction.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhen smiled slightly and said, “So you’re trying to recruit me?”
“Of course, I want to recruit you, but you’ve already started to gain momentum. Even if I recruit you, there’s not much I can teach you.”
“Furthermore, how can a man of worth dwell beneath others for long? A heavenly prodigy like you will not be content beneath someone else.”
“So I can only seek you out through a transaction.”
Listening to this, Zhang Zhen pondered for a moment and replied, “My price is very high; can you afford it?”
“Under heaven, if I, Chen Changsheng, cannot meet the price, then it’s likely that no one else can either.”
“Really? Then do you want to know my price?”
With that, Zhang Zhen extended his wrist toward Chen Changsheng.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smiled and placed his fingers on it.
During their earlier confrontation, Chen Changsheng had noticed Zhang Zhen had issues with his body.
If it weren’t for fearing harm to this good seedling, how could Chen Changsheng have conceded so early?
“Swish!”
The moment his fingers touched Zhang Zhen’s wrist, Chen Changsheng suddenly turned his head to look at him.
“A little brat, it’s truly not easy for you to live to this day.”
“Flattering me; please take a closer look.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng readjusted his mindset and began to examine Zhang Zhen’s physical condition.
After a long while, Chen Changsheng withdrew his hand and sighed deeply.
“Life is always so marvelous; your condition has indeed opened my eyes.”
“So can you afford my price?”
Faced with Zhang Zhen’s challenging gaze, Chen Changsheng smiled lightly: “Brat, do not measure me with your shallow views.”
“You’re so obsessed with the Sword Cultivator Conference; it must be for its rewards.”
“Among the top three rewards at the Sword Cultivator Conference, there’s a pill called the Yin-Yang Pill, which can reverse yin and yang and has miraculous effects of turning bones into flesh.”
“Even a ghost cultivator who takes this pill can instantly achieve rebirth.”
“This is the most precious healing elixir in the Eight Desolates Nine Domains; this must be your aim.”
After hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, Zhang Zhen nodded and said, “Indeed, my goal is that; only with the Yin-Yang Pill can I survive.”
“So you can’t afford this price.”
“Smack!”
A black-and-white pill was thrown onto the table by Chen Changsheng, and the fragrant medicinal aroma instantly revitalized Zhang Zhen.
“Brat, I’ve told you before, don’t measure me with your shallow perspective.”
“Moreover, you think too highly of the Yin-Yang Pill while underestimating yourself.”
“In your current condition, the Yin-Yang Pill can at most alleviate your symptoms; to cure it is a fantasy.”
“If you don’t believe me, try one.”
Looking at the pill on the table and then at Chen Changsheng, who appeared calm, Zhang Zhen’s expression turned cold.
“Who exactly are you?”
“The Yin-Yang Pill is a precious treasure of the Heavenly Court, and there is only one; how could it be with you?”
“A frog in a well cannot begin to imagine the vastness of the Crimson Realm.”
“In fact, the Heavenly Court has two Yin-Yang Pills; one has been used by the Heavenly Court, otherwise how would they know the specific effects?”
“The other one has been set aside as a reward for the Sword Cultivator Conference.”
“As for how I came by this one, you don’t need to know.”
“The pill is right in front of you; do you have the guts to take it?”
Listening to Chen Changsheng’s words, Zhang Zhen hesitated for a moment and then picked up the pill from the table.
“Gulp!”
Without hesitation, Zhang Zhen swallowed the pill, the black-and-white colors swirling around him.
Meanwhile, Chen Changsheng rested his chin on his hand, grinning as he watched Zhang Zhen’s reaction.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhang Zhen slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.
At the same time, he couldn’t hide the disappointment on his face.
Because the reality was just as Chen Changsheng said: the Yin-Yang Pill could only alleviate his symptoms.
Thinking about this, Zhang Zhen looked at Chen Changsheng and asked, “So do you have a way to save me?”
“Not really!”
“I find your condition quite troubling as well.”
“Whether it’s to send you to reincarnation or to give you earth-shattering treasures, none of these can cure your symptoms.”
“I’ve treated two patients like you before, but their situations were not this complicated.”
Hearing this, Zhang Zhen pursed his lips and said, “Since you can’t save my life, do you think I would care about other things?”
“That’s not necessarily the case. While I can’t save your life for now, I can help you prolong it.”
“Because I possess things more precious than the Yin-Yang Pill, and I also know some methods to treat your condition.”
“Listen closely: it’s ‘treatment,’ not ‘alleviation.’ As for what extent it can reach, that depends on the specific circumstances.”
“So is this price enough to move you?”
Looking into Chen Changsheng’s serious eyes, Zhang Zhen replied calmly, “Who do you need me to k*ll?”
