The servants who had attacked stood guard before Shen Yangge's bed, watching Chu Xuanzhi and Chu Tianyin warily.
Clap, clap...
Chu Xuanzhi raised his hands and clapped, clicking his tongue. "What a clever scheme. Shen Yangge, you should never have stood beside Chu Xuanzhen in the first place. You should have been one of us."
His words seemed to provoke them. More and more people emerged around them, until they had almost surrounded the entire room.
Yet the man who had spoken merely rolled his neck languidly and continued with a smile. "I admit that Chu Xuanzhen is formidable, but only so formidable. Otherwise, he wouldn't have fallen victim to Gu Poison, with so little time left to live."
"He was also poisoned by the Western Regions Prince's Five Poison Insects a while ago. He may seem to have suppressed it, but he hasn't. The only reason he's lasted this long is his willpower. But human willpower has its limits. Surely you know that?"
Shen Yangge covered his eyes, bright red blood streaming down both cheeks. The servants guarding him were frantic enough to stamp their feet, but however anxious they were, they had no way to counter this strange magic that defied 'reality.'
"You want my ability?"
Shen Yangge pressed his lips together in anger. "Keep dreaming!"
More and more blood flowed down. Every word he spoke seemed to slap him in the face, filling Chu Xuanzhi with delight.
Chu Tianyin watched everyone's expressions impassively. Seeing how tense and worried they all were gave him a measure of confidence.
Now, his only chance of survival was to seize Shen Yangge's ability.
Then Shen Yangge let out a scream, clutching his eyes. "It hurts!"
He instantly passed out. Everyone present erupted, charging at Chu Xuanzhi and Chu Tianyin while the