"After all this, do you want to test the poison yourself?" Bao'er asked Xiaoyao Hou.
"Yeah, do you want to try it?"
"Do you dare to try it?"
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The crowd jeered.
"You, come here and try the pill!" Xiaoyao Hou glared and pointed at a subordinate.
"Marquis, I-I-I …" The subordinate stammered in fear.
"What are you afraid of? I have Grade Six and Grade Seven Antidote Pills. If Grade Six Antidote Pills don't work, I still have Grade Seven Antidote Pills," Xiaoyao Hou shouted.
However, the subordinate was still terrified.
"Antidote Pills aren't omnipotent. They can't cure all poisons!" Bao'er smiled.
It would have been better if Bao'er didn't say anything. After hearing her words, the subordinate was terrified again and didn't dare to swallow the poison.
"Trash!" Xiaoyao Hou scolded.
"However, this poison pill of mine isn't some rare pill. A Grade Seven Antidote Pill is enough to cure the poison!" Bao'er shook her head and smiled.
"Why aren't you trying it?" Xiaoyao Hou roared again.
"I don't dare!" The subordinate shook his head again.
What if the Grade Seven Antidote Pill can't cure the poison? Wouldn't that be the end of him? No matter what, he couldn't test the poison. Moreover, he heard that Xiaoyao Hou had fought with Zhong Shan many times and never gained the upper hand. This time, he couldn't be implicated!
"If anything happens to you, I'll avenge you!" Xiaoyao Hou roared again.
Xiaoyao Hou would avenge him? Forget it. He would be dead by then. What would be the point of revenge? Besides, could Xiaoyao Hou really defeat Zhong Shan?
Knowing everything, the subordinate bowed and didn't dare to test the pill.
"If you don't dare to, then forget it!" Bao'er smiled and took back the poison pill.
The crowd booed when they saw that the matter was settled so carelessly. Bao'er's disdainful look and the boos made Xiaoyao Hou feel ashamed and angry.
"I'll try it!" Xiaoyao Hou snorted.
"No!" Nie Qingqing shouted immediately.
Although she didn't like Xiaoyao Hou, Xiaoyao Hou's position in the Emperor's heart was incomparable. If anything happened to him, the Emperor would be furious. At that time, everyone here would be in trouble.
"Why not? I don't believe that this poison pill has reached the seventh grade. I only need a sixth grade pill. Moreover, she also said that the antidote pill can cure the poison. If it really can't cure the poison, His Majesty will definitely kill all of you for me! Duke Xiaoyao snorted angrily.
Duke Xiaoyao was unscrupulous!
However, when Zhong Shan looked at Xiaoyao Hou, he felt a wave of sadness. Xiaoyao Hou was using his own death to threaten others. This Xiaoyao Hou was truly a piece of trash. Humiliating him was no longer at the level of low-class fun, it was at a level even lower than that. Zhong Shan couldn't be bothered with it anymore, his eyes even revealed a trace of pity!
"Marquis, you can't eat it!" The subordinate beside him immediately advised.
They knew that if something happened to Xiaoyao Hou, they would be in trouble as well.
"Scram, you bunch of trash!" Xiaoyao Hou violently kicked one of his subordinates away.
He reached out and took Bao 'er's poison pill.
Xiaoyao Hou was so angry that he had lost his mind. He completely ignored Nie Qingqing and the others' advice.
He picked up the pill and threw it into his mouth at lightning speed, causing everyone to feel a chill in their hearts. He was too carefree!
Xiaoyao Hou was also holding back his anger. It wasn't until he swallowed the poison that he felt a little better.
However, Xiaoyao Hou felt his entire body go numb. Then, he felt as if a sharp sword had pierced through his heart. His skin also turned colorful.
"Ah ~ ~ ~ ~"
Xiaoyao Hou screamed in pain. At this moment, the poison took effect and his mind became clear.
"Marquis, quick, quick, the antidote pill!" A subordinate immediately handed over a sixth grade antidote pill.
However, Xiaoyao Hou could no longer move. His entire body was numb and he could only open his mouth. His eyes were filled with fear. Seeing the antidote pill enter his mouth, he immediately swallowed it.
However, his heart was hurting more and more as more swords pierced through it. It felt as if his soul was weakening and his bones were melting.
Heart Piercing Soul Bone Gnawing Pill!
The poison pill's effect slowly took effect. Xiaoyao Hou's eyes were filled with fear. His mouth was wide open, filled with regret.
"A sixth grade antidote pill won't do. Quick, change it to a seventh grade antidote pill!" Someone outside shouted.
The moment that person shouted, everyone believed in the power of Bao 'er's pill. This was especially so for the examiner, who confirmed the effects of Bao' er's pill.
Xiaoyao Hou's subordinate quickly took out a seventh grade antidote pill and placed it beside Xiaoyao Hou's mouth.
Right now, Xiaoyao Hou was in so much pain that he felt as though he was about to die. He was so terrified that he even squeezed out a rainbow colored tear.
The moment the seventh grade antidote pill entered his mouth … Xiaoyao Hou swallowed it immediately.
The antidote pill entered his stomach.
Instantly, the colorful poison on Xiaoyao Hou's face lightened up. Xiaoyao Hou seemed to be able to speak as he let out a painful moan. However, the pain in his entire body did not get better. It was as though it was getting worse.
"Save me!" Xiaoyao Hou shouted towards Nie Qingqing's direction.
"Fellow Daoist Bao 'er, this … this …" Nie Qingqing looked at Bao' er worriedly.
However, Bao 'er's face was filled with coldness. Bao' er would only reveal her feminine side to Zhong Shan. Towards others, especially enemies, her face was filled with coldness.
When Nie Qingqing came over to ask for help, Bao 'er was looking at Xiaoyao Hou coldly.
"Heart Piercing Thousand Poison Soul Gnawing Bone Pill is indeed a seventh grade pill. Antidote Pills can cure the poison as well. However, since it's called 'Thousand Poison', how can it be cured by a single seventh grade antidote pill?" Bao 'er said.
With that, a bottle of pills appeared in Xiaoyao Hou's hands. It was a small jade bottle that Xiaoyao Hou had taken out while enduring the pain.
Xiaoyao Hou's subordinate took it over immediately. Opening the bottle, there were about fifty seventh grade pills.
The crowd gasped. This … this was indeed a Marquis of the Celestial Empire! To think that he would take out fifty seventh grade pills at once! One should know that there were many people here who could not even afford a single seventh grade pill. Furthermore, this antidote pill was one of the rarest types of seventh grade pills. It was indescribably expensive!
The seventh grade antidote pill was quickly poured into Xiaoyao Hou's mouth. Xiaoyao Hou's condition gradually improved. However, the poison had yet to be cured. His entire body was throbbing with pain. At this moment, Xiaoyao Hou was filled with regret. How could he have lost his mind and tested the poison? How could the poison be this strong?
The crowd was speechless as well. One pill, two pills, three pills …
Even after all the antidote pills had been used up, Xiaoyao Hou's face was still green. Even though he was feeling better, the poison was still there.
When the crowd looked at Bao 'er again, there was an additional trace of fear in their eyes.
"Antidote … antidote!" Xiaoyao Hou shouted at Bao 'er.
Xiaoyao Hou was feeling more and more pain. Even though he could move now, it felt like his entire body was being sliced into pieces.
"Fellow Daoist Bao 'er, please cure him!" Nie Qingqing said.
"I don't have an antidote!" Bao 'er said directly.
The crowd took a step back. Evidently, their fear of this poison pill had reached an unprecedented level.
Fifty-one antidote pills had been used, and yet, none of them had been cured. What's more, the person who used the poison did not have an antidote. Xiaoyao Hou was done for. Everyone looked at him with pity in their eyes.
"You! Even if I were to die, I'll have all of you buried with me! His Majesty will definitely take revenge for me!" Xiaoyao Hou let out a look of despair.
"I've said it before. Antidote pills can cure you. My poison pill is called 'Heart Piercing Soul Gnawing Bone Pill'. It contains thousands of different poisons. Even if you use Grade 7 antidote pills, you'll need at least a hundred of them. Or if you've got the capabilities, Grade 8 antidote pills will do as well!" Bao 'er said.
Hearing Bao 'er's words, Xiaoyao Hou's eyes sparkled as he saw a glimmer of hope.
However, he had used up all the antidotes he had on him. Xiaoyao Hou looked at his subordinates, who rummaged through their belongings. Eventually, they found four Grade 7 antidote pills, which Xiaoyao Hou swallowed.
But it was still not enough.
Nie Qingqing flipped her hand and retrieved a jade bottle. After all, if Xiaoyao Hou were to die, Nie Qingqing would be in for it as well. Shao Fei Hou stood by the side, ignoring her.
There were only fifteen pills in Nie Qingqing's bottle. Xiaoyao Hou swallowed them immediately.
"It's not enough. It's still not enough …" Xiaoyao Hou said in fear.
"I'm telling you, you only have four hours. If you don't cure me in four hours, I'll really have to face Nie Fanchen!" Bao 'er sneered.
"Ah … Hurry, hurry up and get me some pills. Also, get the Dali Pill King here. Hurry, hurry!" Xiaoyao Hou yelled at his subordinates.
"Yes, yes, yes!" The subordinates immediately left.
They ran around quickly. Four hours? Xiaoyao Hou endured the piercing pain all over his body with great difficulty.
Two hours later, the Pill King from the Dali Heavenly Dynasty who came to participate in the Myriad Pill Conference was the first to arrive. Seeing Xiaoyao Hou's miserable state, he immediately took out his Grade 7 antidote pills.
"I only have twenty pills here. Time doesn't allow me to make more. I've already asked others to go to my friends and ask for more pills!" The Dali Pill King said.
Xiaoyao Hou endured the pain and swallowed twenty antidote pills.
He finally felt better again, but the toxins in Bao 'er's pills were too strong. The Dali Pill King checked Xiaoyao Hou's body for a long time but still couldn't figure out how to cure him.
Finally, after half an hour, the Dali Pill King's friends sent over some antidote pills. Xiaoyao Hou ate another thirty pills before he returned to normal. However, his whole body was already stained with sweat and toxins.
"What a powerful poison. Can you lend me one pill to study?" The Dali Pill King asked.
Bao 'er smiled and handed over one pill. Then, she looked at the examiner and said, "Do I need someone else to take a look?"
"No need. If this pill can't pass, no other pill can. I'll go through the formalities for you right away!" The examiner said immediately.
Bao 'er nodded. The Dali Pill King and his friends surrounded Bao' er's pill and studied it. They weren't shrewd people. All they had was tireless study of pills. Therefore, they didn't care about the conflict between Bao 'er and Xiaoyao Hou.
Xiaoyao Hou stood up as if he was seriously ill. He looked at Bao 'er with some fear, but more than that, his eyes were filled with hatred and shame.
"Master, Master Hou, all the operating inns in the city have refused to rent us!" At this time, the person who was sent out first suddenly ran over and shouted in horror. (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please go to www.qidian.com, there are more chapters. Support the author, support the original reading!)
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