Chapter 133: Chapter 133 - Backfired Plan
Apollo Leah approached me with an air of humility, completely different from his previous arrogance.
He sat across from me and presented the Pill with both hands.
"I hope that our grievances can be forgotten with a smile, and I also hope that Mr. Raymond can give me some guidance," Apollo Leah said politely.
I glanced at the Pill and shook my head. "Mr. Leah, you don’t have to be so polite. Just take this Pill back. As for guidance, we can simply exchange ideas."
Upon hearing this, Apollo Leah quickly stood up, somewhat panicked. "Mr. Raymond, please accept this Pill! Otherwise, I won’t feel at ease!"
I examined the Pill for a moment, then nodded. "Alright then, I can only obey with respect."
The Pill did look quite tempting. Although it couldn’t compare to Hundred-year medicinal materials, it would certainly help with improving my strength.
After accepting the Pill, we began chatting casually.
Apollo Leah shared his past experiences and how he went from having nothing to where he was today.
This resonated with me because Apollo Leah’s tough past was quite similar to my own.
"Ah, Mr. Raymond, your future is limitless, while I’m already getting old without any hope," Apollo Leah sighed.
Hearing this, I smiled and comforted him. "Mr. Leah, you don’t need to belittle yourself like that. Those who can reach your level are very few."
Apollo Leah gave a bitter smile. "Even though that’s true, I’ve been stuck at the level of Inner Strength Master for more than ten years, unable to jump over the next level."
Upon hearing this, I thought for a moment.
I walked up to Apollo Leah and said, "You might as well try to use Inner Strength to break through your major acupoints. It might have a certain effect."
The essence of martial cultivation and spiritual cultivation is the same. The only difference is that one relies on Inner Strength and the other on Qi.
Therefore, my experience could also be applied to a martial cultivator’s body.
Hearing this, Apollo Leah quickly closed his eyes and tried to break through various acupoints according to my instructions.
A few minutes later, Apollo Leah opened his eyes in surprise. "It really works! Mr. Raymond, you truly are a genius! I’ve never heard of such methods!" he exclaimed excitedly.
"Maybe you haven’t been exposed to them," I replied with a smile.
Apollo Leah was extremely excited. He had been stuck at this level for many years without any progress. After learning my methods, he was suddenly filled with hope.
"Mr. Raymond, I won’t stay any longer. I want to try to break through to the level of Inner Strength Greatmaster. I will never forget your great kindness and grace!" Apollo Leah stood up and said respectfully.
"Mr. Leah, you’re being too polite," I nodded slightly.
After sending Apollo Leah away, Victor Green couldn’t help but say, "This Apollo Leah is just a slippery villain! You helping him is like throwing a steamed bun to a dog!"
I just smiled and didn’t explain.
Since I had received something from someone else, I naturally couldn’t take it for nothing.
Afterward, I took out the Pill that Apollo Leah had given me.
I rubbed it in my hand for a moment. "This Pill might bring me a significant profit."
With that thought, I directly swallowed the Pill.
As the Pill entered my stomach, I slowly closed my eyes.
Victor Green stood to the side, not saying a word, for fear of disturbing me.
A few minutes later, my face suddenly changed, and I covered my stomach, yelling in pain!
"It hurts... my stomach hurts so much, as if the medicine exploded inside..." Cold sweat dripped down my forehead, and I let out a roar like a pig being slaughtered!
Victor Green panicked. "Mr. Raymond, are... are you alright? I... I’ll take you to the hospital right away!"
As soon as his words fell, the room’s door was suddenly kicked open!
Next, Apollo Leah was seen standing smugly at the doorway.
"Hahaha, Mason Raymond, you finally fell into my hands!" Apollo Leah couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
"You did this!" Victor Green glared at him and clenched his fists, rushing towards Apollo Leah!
However, Apollo Leah was, after all, at the peak of the Master Realm, and his strength was far beyond what Victor Green could compare to.
With a swing of Apollo Leah’s hand, Victor Green was immediately sent flying!
"Hmph, a mere ant dares to act arrogant in front of me?" Apollo Leah said indifferently.
Victor Green looked angry, gritting his teeth. "Mr. Raymond kindly helped you break through, but you actually bit the hand that fed you! Are you even human?"
Apollo Leah didn’t care and instead said proudly, "This is called ’using every possible means in war.’ Mason Raymond, you are still too young."
Holding my stomach, I struggled to say, "What... did you use on me?"
Apollo Leah laughed loudly, "This is a poison pill I bought from a high-ranking person in the Southwest during my earlier travels."
"As long as you take this pill, you will become weak and your Inner Strength will dissipate!"
"Mason Raymond, you are now no different from ordinary people!"
I gritted my teeth. "Apollo Leah, you really are a despicable person!"
Apollo Leah sneered, "You deserve it! As a junior, you dared to steal my thunder. You have only yourself to blame!"
I held my stomach and squinted. "You want to kill me just because of this?"
"There are countless reasons to kill you. Hating the way you look also counts, right?" Apollo Leah snorted.
I couldn’t help but feel furious. In the eyes of these people, were human lives worth nothing?
Looking at me groaning miserably on the ground, Leah muttered to himself, "That seller didn’t mention that this pill would cause stomach pain. There are unexpected side effects."
"Ah? It shouldn’t cause stomach pain?" My eyes widened.
"But... don’t poisonous pills usually cause stomach pain?" I mumbled.
Hearing that, Apollo Leah impatiently said, "How the fuck would I know? Maybe I just got it wrong. In any case, you are as good as dead today!"
I suddenly realized something. I removed my hand from my stomach and said with a smile, "You didn’t remember it incorrectly, I just guessed it wrong."
"What do you mean?" Apollo Leah was somewhat puzzled.
"Nothing." I didn’t explain anything but instead got up from the ground.
I dusted off my clothes and grinned. "Apollo Leah, an ungrateful person like you really disgusts me. I should have just slapped you to death back then."
Apollo Leah didn’t care and just snorted, "So what? You are now powerless. What’s the point of saying all this?"
"Yeah." I sighed.
"I’m already useless now. Just get it over with and kill me."
Apollo Leah snorted coldly, "I don’t need you to remind me!"
As his words fell, Apollo Leah swooshed in front of me!
I didn’t dodge or evade but let Leah’s fist land on my body.
With a "clang" sound, Apollo Leah felt as if his fist had hit a piece of steel, and his wrist was in immense pain!
"How is that possible!" Apollo Leah’s face suddenly changed dramatically.
"You... you’re not poisoned at all?" Apollo Leah couldn’t help but take two steps back.
I grinned. "I was poisoned, but not completely."
