"": 200, "": "", "": "Luo Bin had thought they had discovered something wrong with him, but the old gentleman's words took him by surprise.
He was going to die?
Where had that come from?
Had the old gentleman not noticed the problem with his hands?
"You're exaggerating, sir. My junior brother is perfectly fine. How could he be dying?" Shangguan Xingyue answered awkwardly.
"The poison has taken deep root. Gray fingernails mean Corpse Poison has entered his body, even reached his heart. He has little time left. Since your Master has been killed, come with me. Both of you contributed greatly to today's success. I cannot let either of you die an unnatural death and become an evil spirit on Floating Tortoise Mountain," the old gentleman said.
Luo Bin's heart raced.
So he had spotted the problem from his fingernails?
The man had no idea that he was already an evil spirit. The change in his fingernails came from Cabinet Mountain's nightmare, not Floating Tortoise Mountain's poison.
Shangguan Xingyue said nothing. Her smile vanished, replaced by a faint unease.
Luo Bin knew perfectly well that she was acting.
She could hardly remain indifferent after the man said he had been poisoned, much less contradict him. That would expose even more problems.
Besides, the two Taoists blocking their path clearly meant to keep them from leaving. Forcing their way out would probably cause trouble.
Despite those thoughts, Luo Bin said nothing either. His expression tightened as he put on an act of his own, showing unease and panic.
"Rest easy, young brother. With Mr. Zhang Yunxi here, your life is in no danger. There's nothing to fear," one of the Taoists said with a faint smile. The other nodded as well.
The old gentleman, Zhang Yunxi, said nothing