amaotonovel Chapter 190 Antidote
Chapter 190 Antidote
Chapter 190
Although the servant spoke the last few words very carefully, Liu Xiangdong still heard them clearly. He was so angry that veins on his forehead bulged, and he wanted to roar loudly, but when he thought of the words the servant had passed back, he could only force himself to hold it back and secretly swallow the hatred in his stomach.
He had been tortured by the excruciating pain for the past few days and was almost going crazy. When he heard that the antidote could be obtained for only three thousand taels, he almost didn't think twice and growled, "Go, bring me my money box!"
When the servant heard this, he quickly got up and walked to a cabinet not far away. His hands were shaking so badly that he finally took out the key to open the cabinet. He took out a money box from it and then handed it to Liu Xiangdong tremblingly.
Liu Xiangdong's forehead was dripping with sweat, but he didn't even bother raising his hand. He gruffly ordered, "Take out three thousand taels from it, put the rest away, and get the antidote back from that man right now!"
The servant calmed himself down and gently placed the money box on the Eight Immortals Table. He then carefully counted out three thousand taels from it and locked the remaining silver back into the box. He then walked over to Liu Xiangdong with the three thousand taels, intending to count them again, but Liu Xiangdong threw the pillow beside the bed at him and roared, "Get out of here!"
The servant looked at the broken jade pillow at his feet and was suddenly frightened. He hurriedly stuffed all the banknotes into his arms and ran out of the house, not daring to stay for a moment.
Yang Wei waited outside for a long time, so long that he began to wonder if the servant had forgotten his words and hadn't reported them, or if he had reported them but Second Young Master Liu was unwilling to pay attention. He was waiting impatiently and was just considering whether to risk breaking into the mansion to investigate when the side door finally opened and the servant sneaked out again.
The servant tiptoed all the way to the place where he had met Yang Wei before, looking his head left and right, and kept calling out in a low voice: "Brave man, brave man, are you still there?"
He clutched the banknotes tightly in his arms, turned around, and seeing no one answering, he turned back. This look startled him greatly, as he saw Yang Wei standing not far behind him, his arms folded across his chest, a faint smile on his lips, his eyes fixed on him.
The servant's heart suddenly tightened, and he almost cried out. Fortunately, his brain worked quickly, and he quickly calmed himself down and said with a smile: "Hero, I brought the silver, but I wonder where the antidote is."
Yang Wei raised his chin slightly, his expression stern, and said without question: "First, take out the banknotes. After I examine them, I will naturally show you the antidote."
The servant's eyes rolled around, a flattering yet cunning smile plastered on his face. He spread his hands as he spoke, looking aggrieved. "You know, brave man, I'm just an insignificant little character, powerless. How could I have the guts to deceive you? Unlike someone as powerful as you, capable and courageous, I wouldn't even dare to move a finger in front of you. How about this, would you please show me the antidote first? Just one look will do me the world of justice. Once I'm sure it's correct, I'll hand over the banknotes with both hands, no hesitation!"
The servant saw Yang Wei's stern face and was frightened, but he still had a smile on his face. He hurriedly pleaded, "Brave man, I'm just an errand boy. Please be kind and let me feel at ease!"
Seeing the other party's insistence, he frowned, then reached into his arms, fumbled around for a few times, and pulled out a small emerald green porcelain bottle. He waved it in front of the servant and said in a deep voice, "See? Take out the silver."
The servant was unwilling and gritted his teeth, but he had no choice. He took out the silver note from his pocket tremblingly, and handed it to Yang Wei with his legs shaking like a sieve.
Yang Wei snatched the banknote, not even glancing at the servant's reluctant expression. He carefully examined it, and after confirming it was correct, he tossed the emerald green bottle directly into the servant's arms. Then, with a few quick leaps, he disappeared in an instant.
The servant hurriedly caught the medicine bottle, and when he looked up again, Yang Wei was nowhere to be found. The servant did not dare to stay there any longer, so he hurriedly hugged the medicine bottle in his arms and ran back, his figure soon disappearing into the depths of the gate.
In the courtyard, Liu Xiangdong gritted his teeth, enduring a sharp pain. He waited and waited, but there was no sign of the servant. Furious, he roared, "Go and see that idiot Mo Zhu! Why hasn't he come back yet?"
The guards around him looked stern and rushed out of the yard in panic. Unexpectedly, they bumped into the servant who came in a hurry.
After being knocked down, the servant rolled over and got up, subconsciously protecting his chest with both hands. After checking, he saw that the medicine bottle in his arms was still securely in his arms. He breathed a sigh of relief and did not have time to talk to the guard. He rushed into the house.
After the servant entered the room, he nimbly dodged the objects thrown by Liu Xiangdong, rushed to the bed in a few steps, and shouted anxiously: "Master, the medicine is here!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiangdong's face lit up with joy. He quickly grabbed the medicine bottle and poured out a pill. Just as he was about to put it in his mouth, he suddenly stopped. He was the man Liu Gongquan had carefully nurtured to take charge of the future. Even though he was in great pain at the moment, he still retained some rationality.
The efficacy of the medicine was still unknown, so how could he take it carelessly? So he endured the severe pain, handed the medicine to the servant, and ordered: "Take it."
This young man had been with Liu Xiangdong for years and was no fool. He instantly understood his master's intentions. The joy that had just appeared on his face hadn't even faded before it turned into a look of sorrow. But he dared not disobey his master's order. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and take the pill. With an attitude of being ready to die, he closed his eyes and swallowed the pill.
Liu Xiangdong endured the excruciating pain, his eyes fixed on the servant, and he endured for another stick of incense. Seeing that the servant still did not seem to be doing anything wrong, he gritted his teeth, made up his mind, put the pill into his mouth, and swallowed it. Since this medicine was not a deadly poison, he might as well take a risk and give it a try. The pain was too torturous, and he had had enough.
After swallowing the pill, Liu Xiangdong closed his eyes and waited quietly for the drug to take effect. Unexpectedly, after only a few breaths, the pain in his body that had been raging like a flood and a beast receded like a tide.
After a few more breaths, the pain disappeared completely, as if the previous torture had never happened. If he hadn't raised his hand and looked at it carefully, seeing that it was dry and thin due to not eating or drinking for so many days, he would have thought it was just a dream.
Liu Xiangdong was suddenly filled with ecstasy and hurriedly turned around to pick up the emerald green medicine bottle.