When a person is in a high-ranking position, their words carry the law.

Chapter 203 Suicide
"Taozi, it's me. Calm down first."

When the words reached the other end of the communication, Luo Tao's roar miraculously began to subside and slowly disappeared.

Following closely behind were chaotic exclamations and hurried footsteps.

Shortly after, the light screen projection lit up, and video projection communication was established on the other end.

Bai Ze saw the white background of the hospital room, a middle-aged doctor wearing glasses, and a familiar person.

—Lu Zhiping.

This person was severely injured by Qi Fangwei, but fortunately he didn't die. Now, it's probably because he's familiar with Bai Ze that he's the one talking to Bai Ze.

As for the middle-aged doctor, judging from the location, he should be the one who contacted Bai Ze.

"Operator Bai Ze."

Lu Zhiping addressed Bai Ze by his title within the Martial Arts Association, but his words carried an unprecedented level of respect.

He told Bai Ze, "We found Luo Tao had woken up an hour ago. He must have been given a reviving drug, which is why he suddenly woke up. After that, we gave him two Zhelong Pills, but they were no longer effective."

As he spoke, Lu Zhiping looked at the middle-aged doctor.

Bai Ze also turned to look at him.

Even though it was just a projection, the middle-aged doctor immediately felt a cold sweat break out on his back.

At Bai Ze's current age, he could even be considered a teenager, but the middle-aged doctor felt an unprecedented pressure from that gaze.

"What is your surname, doctor? How should I address you?" Bai Ze asked.

His tone was calm, seemingly without any urgency, and he even had the leisure to ask for names, but both the doctor and Lu Zhiping felt an invisible tension at that moment.

"No need for formalities, my surname is Wang..."

Dr. Wang subtly lowered his head, turning his gaze away from Bai Ze, and quickly said, "Mr. Bai, your friend was likely injected with a drug, which has caused him to develop strong drug resistance."

"Originally, even if someone had taken Zhelongdan before, taking it again would still produce half the efficacy. However, due to this drug resistance, Zhelongdan has lost its effect on your friend. Even sedatives are ineffective. We have already tried all the available sedatives, and next we will have to use high-risk drugs."

The term "high-risk drugs" refers to medications with severe side effects. While they may be highly targeted and effective, they can also cause significant harm to the body.

Dr. Wang lowered his voice as he said this, "And in my personal opinion, even high-risk drugs might not be effective. The medication injected into Luo Tao must have been specially developed to keep him awake."

As he spoke, Dr. Wang turned the camera toward the hospital bed, where Bai Ze finally saw his long-lost friend.

Having been in a state of suspended animation for a long time, Luo Tao's face was pale, and he was visibly weak, with a lingering, ferocious expression still visible.

Through this expression, one can imagine the twisted and terrifying nature of Luo Tao not long ago, like a demon.

"Furthermore, the evil arts of the Sacred Heart Sect within Luo Tao have resumed operation. After a long period of dormancy, the backlash from these evil arts is even more severe. Fortunately, you awakened Luo Tao's rationality..."

Dr. Wang was also quite incredulous. Bai Ze had actually managed to pull Luo Tao out of his madness with just one sentence, and even calmed down the restlessness of his internal energy.

This is simply a medical miracle.

Of course, it could also be said that the two had a deep bond, which is why Bai Ze's voice was able to work.

After all, they grew up together in an orphanage.

"Have you found the suspect?" Bai Ze asked.

"It has been confirmed that the perpetrator infiltrated the special ward posing as a nurse. After investigation, it was found that the nurse who was specifically responsible for taking care of Luo Tao had been killed. The perpetrator disguised himself and forged the martial arts association's identification projection to infiltrate the ward," Lu Zhiping continued.

Bai Ze frowned.

Upon seeing this, Lu Zhiping immediately added, "The Martial Arts Association has launched a full investigation to ensure that the real culprit is found, to give Bai Ze an explanation, and to restore justice to Luo Tao."

The commissioner appeared visibly nervous.

Bai Ze's current status and position are quite extraordinary, so he can't be viewed the same way as before.

In fact, before contacting Bai Ze, Lu Zhiping was prepared for a storm, after all, a boy of this age is not yet stable and may get angry in the face of such a thing.

Fortunately, Bai Ze's reaction was the opposite of what was expected; he remained quite calm and showed no signs of taking his anger out on others.

But it was precisely this calmness that made Lu Zhiping and Dr. Wang feel increasingly pressured.

It's not so bad to be angry on the surface; what's most frightening is actually this kind of person who doesn't show their emotions.

After hearing Lu Zhiping's earnest words, Bai Ze made no comment, only saying calmly, "Let's put aside who the murderer is for now. The key now is to save Luo Tao."

In fact, Bai Ze already had a suspect.

To reiterate, having evidence isn't the primary concern; the key is who benefits the most.

On the eve of the Martial Arts Tournament in Yujing, Luo Tao was suddenly awakened. It's no longer a question to guess what the other party's purpose was.

It may not be on the Yun family's side, but it is definitely related to the Yun family and the martial arts competition in Yujing.

Whether it's an attempt to sow discord between Bai Ze and the Yun family, or a genuine desire to help Yun Shu, the investigation must begin with Yun Shu.

Now that we have a clue, all that's left is to send someone to investigate.

Bai Ze is currently more concerned about Luo Tao's situation.

He was silent for a moment, then said, "I will go back to Canghai City to help Luo Tao settle down first."

"But Agent Bai Ze, I heard that Yujing Martial Arts University is now..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhiping was about to offer some advice, but Bai Ze interrupted him, saying, "You can participate in the Jade Capital Martial Arts Tournament just the same in Canghai City."

The Jade Capital Martial Arts Tournament is held on the Star Network. Even if Bai Ze is not in the Jade Capital Martial Arts Academy, he can still appear in Jade Capital and participate in the tournament.

As for how to stabilize it...
It's more like an attempt to get better.

Bai Ze's ability to make his words law has gone a step further; just now, he was even able to contact and command Dr. Wang via communication.

Perhaps Bai Ze could try to reverse Luo Tao's condition and resolve the backlash from the Sacred Heart Sect's evil arts.

However, this might give the other party an opportunity.

After a flurry of thoughts, Bai Ze made his decision.

At this moment, Luo Tao let out a low groan.

Dr. Wang immediately turned the camera on the screen towards Luo Tao.

Luo Tao turned his head with some difficulty to look at the light screen, looking at the face inside that was both unfamiliar and familiar.

“Oh, it’s Aze,” he forced a smile. “You’ve become a big shot.”

The current Bai Ze is almost unrecognizable compared to the Bai Ze of last year.

The cultivation of "Cantongqi" and "Buddha Kingdom in the Palm" brought about earth-shattering changes to Bai Ze's physical appearance and temperament. Luo Tao almost didn't recognize him at first.

Or rather, if Luo Tao hadn't overheard the conversation between Lu Zhiping, Dr. Wang, and Bai Ze, he really wouldn't have recognized Bai Ze.

It was through this conversation that Luo Tao realized Bai Ze had become a big shot.

"Yes, you should call me Mr. Bai now."

Bai Ze finally revealed a smile and teased, "Taozi, there's already a pathetic thick barrier between us."

"What happened to the promise of 'dogs getting rich and barking at each other'?" Luo Tao laughed and scolded.

"Okay, when you're better, bark twice for me," Bai Ze said with a smile. Friends who hadn't seen each other for over a year had become familiar again.

It's also possible that, in Luo Tao's memory, this year simply didn't exist.

After laughing, Luo Tao suddenly said, "You're in a difficult position right now, aren't you? Judging from what they've said, you're at a crucial moment and can't leave Yujing Martial Arts University..."

“You’ve really made something of yourself, Aze. You’ve been admitted to Yujing Martial Arts University, and not just any ordinary martial arts student. If it weren’t for the fact that you’re still young, I would have thought decades had passed.”

"Hey, a bunch of clowns, cheapskates," Bai Ze said with the arrogance of Guan Yu. "No rush, I'll deal with them after I rescue you."

"I never knew you could brag like this."

Luo Tao chuckled, then suddenly seemed lost in thought. "Seeing you become such a big shot puts my mind at ease. To be honest, I was a little resentful of you, resenting that you secretly made progress without taking me along. But now, seeing you again, I suddenly feel quite proud."

"Although I, Luo Tao, have become a cult member, my good brother is a big shot."

The medical equipment next to the hospital bed suddenly lit up with a glaring red light.

At the same time, Lu Zhiping and Doctor Wang rushed forward, one pressing down on Luo Tao's chest and frantically channeling his internal energy, while the other quickly pressed on Luo Tao's major acupoints.

"Luo Tao just circulated his internal energy and impacted his heart acupoint," Doctor Wang exclaimed.

Bai Ze on the other side also immediately learned of the situation.

Lu Zhiping and Doctor Wang only took action after sensing the sudden surge of internal energy fluctuations.

Although Bai Ze's cultivation level was far higher than the two of them, he was communicating with them through a light screen projection and could not sense any fluctuations at all.

"Taozi, what are you doing!" Bai Ze's smile vanished instantly.

“A person of importance shouldn’t have a cult member as a brother. You’re still young; you shouldn’t have such a stain on your reputation…”

Blood trickled from the corner of Luo Tao's mouth, yet he still managed a smile. "On that day, the priest already told me that once we drank the holy blood, there was no turning back..."

The sounds that followed gradually faded, but Bai Ze still heard them with his excellent hearing.

"I'm beyond saving... Now, you have no weaknesses."

Is it hopeless?

How could it be hopeless!

As long as the words are spoken, the law will be invoked. Saving a one-star martial artist like you is a piece of cake.
"Taozi, live on."

Bai Ze said sternly.

However, his mental energy was not depleted.

This means that the promise of law did not work this time.

Previously, I could use communication to command Dr. Wang, but now I can't do that to Luo Tao.

Perhaps Bai Ze's mental strength was insufficient to save Luo Tao, or perhaps his words could not yet be communicated and exert their full effect across a great distance.

Either way, it represents a bad outcome.

"It's the Sacred Heart Cult's Heart-Burning Mantra—"

As Lu Zhiping channeled his inner energy, he also checked on Luo Tao's condition. He shook his head and said, "This is a self-destruction technique of the Sacred Heart Sect. We... cannot save him."

To prevent their followers from falling into the hands of others, virtually all cults have their own unique self-destruction laws.

Once it is launched, the death of the believers is basically inevitable.

Luo Tao, a new believer who had never even tasted human hearts, actually knew this self-destruction technique.

Watching the face on the hospital bed gradually lose its vitality, Lu Zhiping could not hide his regret.

Just then, Dr. Wang took out the gold needles and was about to administer acupuncture to Luo Tao, but he stopped.

Luo Tao is dead.

He could have been saved; Bai Ze was even prepared to reveal some of his secrets.

Even if the backlash from the evil technique cannot be reversed, at least Luo Tao can continue to sleep.

Bai Ze believed he could do it.

As long as Luo Tao continues to sleep, sooner or later, Bai Ze will be able to restore Luo Tao to a normal state.

As a result, Luo Tao chose death.

At this moment, Bai Ze even felt a strong sense of absurdity.

He looked at Luo Tao on the light screen, his fists clenched tightly.

That kid Luo Tao actually died with his eyes closed.

He really did something, managing to die with his eyes open in peace.

'But he left me with this mess,' Bai Ze murmured to himself.

With Luo Tao dead, I don't need to go to Canghai City, expose my background, my strength, or even the fact that my words can become law.

If he goes to Canghai City, there will definitely be a lot of spies watching him.

Even if they couldn't keep an eye on Bai Ze, they could still sense some of Bai Ze's abilities through Luo Tao's recovery.

They could even attack Bai Ze on the way from Canghai City.

Being outside of Yujing Martial Arts University, Bai Ze ultimately lacked some security.

But now, Luo Tao has solved this problem for Bai Ze.

With his death, Bai Ze no longer needed to suddenly leave Yujing Martial Arts University, nor risk exposing his abilities.

However······

"I'm not happy about this at all."

Bai Ze looked at the scene on the light screen, his expression changed drastically, but then he returned to calm.

Unlike before, the oppressive chill on his face was gone, but it was even more frightening.

"Commissioner Lu, could you please make some arrangements? Someone will come to hand over the reins to you later and prepare for Luo Tao's funeral."

Bai Ze looked at Lu Zhiping and said calmly.

He no longer needs to go to Canghai City.

Luo Tao is already dead, and Bai Ze doesn't want to get involved in his funeral arrangements.

At the very least, this idiot's self-sacrifice should have some value.

'At least, I do have one less weakness now.'

Bai Ze hung up the call, his eyes slightly closed, concealing the chilling look within.

"At the Jade Capital Martial Arts Tournament, Yun Shu, and that murderer, you better not let me catch you."

'And Taozi, you idiot, I rarely get sentimental, and you pull this stunt on me.'

(End of this chapter)