Zhou Xingxing didn't say anything, but snatched the box from Qiong's hand, grabbed the pill, and looked at Dan Shu.
"Dan Shu, you have been an undercover agent in the Pill Cauldron Bureau for many years as a secret agent of the Medicine King. Now the evidence is conclusive. Yunqi Army, listen to my order, take him down."
Chapter 149 Choice
"What!?"
Qiong was still confused when her medicine was stolen, not understanding why Xing would suddenly take her medicine.
But before he could even speak, he heard these words and was stunned, as if struck by lightning.
Is Dan Shu a secret transmission from the Medicine King?
Dan Shu was also taken aback, but quickly regained his composure.
"This joke is not funny. I am the head alchemist of the Alchemy Department. How could I be the secret master of the Medicine King that you speak of?"
Then, Dan Shu looked at the pills in Zhou Xingxing's hand.
"I've already mentioned this Cloud Dew Elixir; it makes one feel light and agile, and prolongs life. Are you going to use that to slander me as a secret recipe from the Medicine King?"
After their conversation, there seemed to be no problem. Even among the Cloud Cavalry, many had received favors from Dan Shu and were unwilling to believe that Dan Shu was a disciple of the Medicine King.
"Whether there is a problem with this pill or not can be determined by sending it to the Pill Refining Department for examination. But you are not allowed to leave before then."
Zhou Xingxing put his hands behind his back, then looked around at the Yunqi Army soldiers who stood there somewhat hesitantly.
It's unclear whether these Cloud Cavalry soldiers felt guilty, or whether there was a spy within the Cloud Cavalry who possessed the secret teachings of the Medicine King.
"The Cloud Cavalry is directly under the command of the Six Departments. Even I have very limited authority to use them. You, a mere outsider, have no proof but want to use the Cloud Cavalry to coerce me, the Chief Alchemist of the Alchemy Department?"
Dan Shu's tone was flat, revealing no emotion.
"What, gentlemen? Did Fu Taibu send you here to watch a show?"
Seeing that the Yun cavalry had not moved, Zhou Xingxing frowned slightly, and a sense of vigilance arose in his heart.
"Is it Fu Taibu who wants to arrest me? What a joke! The Grand Diviner only cares about divination; if she wanted to arrest me, why would she send someone to do so?"
"It was indeed the Grand Diviner who sent us here to assist... but we had no idea it was for this reason..."
One of the Cloud Cavalry soldiers spoke up to explain.
"Mind your own business with Fu Taibu. Since you think the Taibu Si (the Bureau of Divination) can't handle you, what about this?"
Zhou Xingxing took out a token, which was the Cloud Carrying Token that Fu Xuan had given him earlier.
Several Cloud Riders were greatly surprised when they saw the token. Two of them immediately bowed, while the other three were stunned for a moment before also bowing.
"The Cloud-Carrying Token!?"
A surprised voice came from the side. Turning around, I saw that Yan Qing had also arrived at the scene at some point.
"Yanqing? Fu Taibu also sent you?"
"Well, I think that with your abilities, sir, I might not need to take action, so I will observe the situation from the rear."
Yanqing nodded and said.
"You've come at the right time. Take this pill to the Pill Refining Department for appraisal and report the progress to me promptly."
Zhou Xingxing handed the pill to Yanqing.
He wouldn't really feel comfortable handing the reins over to these five Cloud Riders, since who knows if one of them might be a disciple of the Medicine King's secret teachings, and he just happened to hand them over.
"Wouldn't it be better to leave this kind of thing to the Cloud Cavalry...?"
Yanqing felt somewhat helpless when she realized she had to run errands as soon as she arrived.
I don't trust anyone else.
Stephen Chow chuckled.
Yanqing frowned upon hearing this. Was he worried about entrusting the task to the Yunqi Army?
Yanqing glanced at the five Cloud Cavalry soldiers in front of him again, and thought about how he had seen Xieyunling before.
Could it be... that there is a traitor hidden within the Cloud Cavalry?
"Yes, then Yanqing will go."
Yanqing nodded, said no more, and left with the pills.
After all, I don't need to worry about safety issues myself.
When Dan Shu saw that Yan Qing had taken the pills away, he became somewhat restless.
"Qiong, I thought we were friends. This pill was a gift from me, but now it's being doubted like this?"
Dan Shu spoke to Qiong, trying to get Qiong to defend him.
After all, Dan Shu also knew that the relationship between the two was unusual.
Qiong looked troubled, glancing at Dan Shu and then at Zhou Xingxing.
"I'm sorry, I believe him. Dan Shu, if you are innocent, I will bring him to apologize to you later."
Qiong said apologetically to Dan Shu.
"So, you were lying to me with an ulterior motive from the very beginning..."
Upon hearing this, Dan Shu's tone turned cold. He had actually treated the two of them as friends.
"No, I need to explain. First, we didn't lie to you, and second, I'm the only one who came with a purpose; Qiong knows nothing about it."
Stephen Chow smiled faintly and replied.
Behind him, five fully armed Cloud Cavalry soldiers had already surrounded him, their spears pointed at Dan Shu.
Although these people found it hard to believe, it was, after all, an order from Fu Taibu, and the order to carry the clouds did not allow them, mere foot soldiers, to have any doubts.
"If that's the case... Sigh, what a pity... If I had met them first, perhaps our positions would be different."
Dan Shu looked up at the sky and sighed, then golden energy began to emanate from his body.
"What! Lord Dan Shu...it really is the secret technique of the Medicine King!?"
One of the Cloud Cavalry soldiers was shocked. As a Cloud Cavalry soldier, he was naturally very familiar with the signs of a demonic possession.
Qiong's eyes widened in disbelief; she hadn't expected it to be true.
"Take action."
Dan Shu transformed into a celestial being and spoke softly.
The Yunqi soldier thought Dan Shu was speaking to him, but then he saw a golden light emanating from beside him.
Turning his head, he saw that his good brother beside him had also turned into a demonic being, and his weapon was already thrusting towards him.
Three out of the five Cloud Cavalry soldiers were actually demonic beings!
"Dan Shu, don't do this!"
Qiong looked grim, finding it hard to accept that her friend had suddenly become an enemy.
"It's a pity, Qiong. I really wanted to be friends with you, but it turns out we're just not meant to be."
Dan Shu shook his head in response to Qiong's words.
"Friends? Is your so-called friendship just about giving her a pill that will trigger a demonic aura if she takes it?"
"Zhou Xingxing said coldly."
"What? That pill... will turn me into a demonic being after I eat it?"
Upon hearing this, Qiong's eyes widened involuntarily, and a sense of lingering fear arose in her heart.
If I had come alone like before, without bringing Xing... I probably would have already swallowed that pill.
After all, I would never doubt my friends.
"Dan Shu! Is what he said true?!"
Qiong gritted her teeth and looked at Dan Shu with an incredulous gaze, wanting her to say the answer herself.
"I'm sorry... I lied to you about many things, but I only apologize for tricking you into taking that medicine. As for the other lies, they were just so that we could communicate as equals."
"After taking the Dew-Accepting Pill, you will be able to personally experience the boundless freedom that the Compassionate Medicine King brings to the flesh and blood. This is an opportunity that many people dream of, and you are my friend, so I want to leave this opportunity to you."
At this point, Dan Shu shook his head with great regret.
"You forced your self-righteous good intentions on me... Dan Shu! You're the one... who's been lying to me all along!"
Qiong shouted through gritted teeth, her voice tinged with anger.
“Qiong, I implore you to take your companions and leave Luofu...leave this conflict. Things are not as they seem.”
"That's enough, there's no need to continue. I won't leave, and neither will my companions!"
As she spoke, Qiong pulled out her baseball bat, ready for battle.
"It seems we are not destined to be together..."
Dan Shu sighed, then slowly floated into the air, the scepter in his hand beginning to emit an ominous light.
"Before things escalate, if you lay down your weapons and sincerely repent now, you might still have a chance..."
As Zhou Xingxing spoke, he slowly took two steps forward, conjuring a lance in his hand that pointed at Dan Shu.
"So, friend or foe, the choice is yours."
Chapter 150 The Secret Biography of the King of Medicine
"For me, there are more important things to do."
Dan Shu's words effectively signaled the complete breakdown of their relationship.
Qiong closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and opened them again, her eyes filled with determination.
"It seems you've made your choice too."
Sensing Qiong's emotions, Dan Shu said calmly.
The three cultivators immediately began to attack, and the two Cloud Cavalry soldiers hurriedly stepped forward to parry.
"You all disperse the crowd, leave this to us."
Stephen Chow called out to the two of them.
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