However, Liu Gu's reaction was unexpectedly intense. He shouted angrily, "Evil demon, how dare you kidnap the commander of an army! What kind of poison did you use? Hurry up and give me the antidote. Otherwise, not only you, but even Gu Long will be implicated! "
Vladimir was stunned. Liu Gu's race had changed from humanoid and human to undead and vampire. This was a change in race. It was completely different from poisoning. How could there be an antidote?
However, Liu Gu quickly realized the changes that had happened to his body.
For example, his body temperature was extremely low, his skin was pale, and so on.
When Liu Gu saw the pitch-black nails on his fingertips and felt his mutated canine teeth, he was finally convinced that he was not poisoned.
Instead, he had been transformed into a monster! He was no longer a human.
"It looks like you've finally figured out the situation. We can talk about what's next." Vladimir sighed.
Liu Gu's eyes widened. "Monster! You and I are irreconcilable! "
He suddenly jumped up and pulled out the sword at his waist. The sword was wrapped in black gas and slashed at Vladimir.
However, before this slash could hit Vladimir, Liu Gu's body suddenly stopped.
Black dirty blood seeped out from his eyes, ears, and mouth at the same time. Then, the black fog on the surface of Liu Gu's body surged. As if he had been exposed to the sun, his pale skin turned red and festered. Soon, he fell to the ground and died.
"You killed him!" Sigdelifa was shocked and annoyed. She grabbed Vladimir's collar and said, "You killed him!
Vladimir's face was also filled with indescribable shock. He slowly shook his head and said, "No, that wasn't my intention … As my blood slave, he devoured his master. The vampire blood in his body flowed backwards and died."
Sig Delifa suddenly pushed Vladimir, and he staggered back two steps.
Sig Delifa said coldly, "Whether it was your intention or not, you are the direct cause of Liu Gu's death! Soon, the Song army will track down Liu Gu's whereabouts. Sooner or later, they will find us. Vladimir, your rash action has caused a serious crisis in master's plan. It is very likely that it will turn into a major setback. You, wait for Master to punish you! "
A look of defeat and fear flashed across Vladimir's face. However, this matter was indeed his responsibility. There was nothing he could say to defend himself. He could only lower his head and say, "I … I was too arrogant. I am willing to accept any punishment from the ruler."
"Anyway, let's report this matter to Master first." Seeing that Vladimir's attitude of admitting his mistake was acceptable, Sig Delifa didn't continue to pursue the matter. After all, they were all colleagues. Usually, they didn't get along well, but when such a big thing happened, Sig Delifa didn't gloat.
…
That night, Bai Xiaowen, who had received this secret report through the Thousand Mile Sound Transmitting Talisman, rushed to the battlefield in Huaidong.
After the Four Heavenly Kings came to visit, Sig Delifa recounted the whole story without any embellishment.
Vladimir lowered his head and didn't say anything.
Bai Xiaowen shot him a sharp look. "You disobeyed my orders."
Vladimir knelt down and said, "Your subordinate is guilty. Please punish me, Lord Ruler. Your subordinate will have no complaints."
Bai Xiaowen snorted. "Vladimir, do you think your position is as stable as Mount Tai?"
"I wouldn't dare!"
"I think you're very daring!"
Bai Xiaowen said calmly, "Firstly, I invested a clearing fruit in you and helped you gain wisdom. The cost was very high. Secondly, I have too few members of the Blood Race under my command, and Kitz's template is too poor. Only you, as the leader, can become the leader of the race. Thirdly, you have already developed many Blood Race slaves, including two high-ranking officials in the imperial court! If I touch you, those two high-ranking officials will die immediately. So, you have nothing to fear, right? "
As a vampire, Vladimir's body was drenched in cold sweat. He knelt down on the ground. "Your subordinate definitely didn't think so!"
"Regardless of whether you think so or not, I can responsibly warn you." Bai Xiaowen's tone was slightly cold. "Kitz's template is poor, but he has a good foundation. He can be promoted to the leader rank at any time. It's not like you don't have a successor. As for gaining wisdom through the clearing fruit, Kitz doesn't need it! So what if those two high-ranking officials suddenly die? As long as I control Shi Miyuan, the imperial court of the Southern Song Dynasty still won't be out of my control. "
Vladimir knelt down and said, "Great Ruler, your subordinate … your subordinate just wants to take the initiative to show off your subordinate's ability. I want to gain more attention in your heart. That's all!"
Bai Xiaowen obviously knew that Vladimir was telling the truth. He was just eager to gain merit.
As for "keeping slaves for his own sake," he more or less had this thought. But which of the other three Heavenly Kings didn't?
Well, maybe the Butcher didn't.
Bai Xiaowen gave Vladimir a warning. Finally, he emphasized, "As a Heavenly King of the Blood Race, being obedient is the most important. If you disobey my orders for the sake of showing off, then no matter how great the losses are, I can only take back your power. "
"Yes, your subordinate will remember Lord Ruler's teachings." Vladimir was still kneeling on the ground, maintaining his "sitting under the earth" posture.
"Stand up and speak."
Bai Xiaowen said slowly, "Since this is your first offense, I won't pursue it further. In the future, no matter who it is, if any of you cross the red line of 'disobeying orders,' I won't tolerate it. "
"Yes!" The four Heavenly Kings agreed at the same time.
Bai Xiaowen took one last look at Liu Gu's corpse. He sighed slightly and said, "Vladimir, do you know why Liu Gu was different from those court officials? He was unwilling to become a servant of the Blood Race?"
Vladimir shook his head.
Bai Xiaowen said, "Those court officials were all on the verge of death. You gave them a second chance at life. In comparison, taking orders from you isn't something unacceptable. Moreover, I've observed and understood those people beforehand. I know that they aren't upright officials. However, Liu Gu is different. He's in his prime and is the commander of an army. How can he be easily manipulated by you? "
Vladimir nodded and accepted the advice. Delifa Sig said, "Master, this Liu Gu isn't a good person either. We've clearly made contributions, but he wants to kill us. The Southern Army is clearly stronger than the Northern Army, but under the leadership of this useless commander, they've been stubbornly defending and don't dare to fight. "
Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said, "When marching and fighting, the biggest taboo is the lack of orders. Liu Gu naturally wasn't happy that you disobeyed orders to fight, but he didn't punish you because you've made contributions. Threatening you with a few words is already considered light. In addition, stubbornly defending and not fighting is beneficial to the Southern Song Dynasty because the Song Court has already cut off the supply of money and food to Li Quan's army. Li Quan's army won't be able to last for a few months before running out of food. When that time comes, their spirit will be worn down, and they will naturally be able to defeat them. "
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