Having witnessed Lin Xiao display his expertise, Wu Gui and Wang Di worshipped Lin Xiao as if he was immortal descending to earth. Serving an immortal was what they exactly wanted to do, a blessing they carved. Hence they felt daunted by Lin Xiao extending his gratitude.
Right then, they both shook their heads in a haste. Their words failed them as they were overjoyed.
Not knowing that he was the one who thrilled them to this extent, Lin Xiao went bewildered by their reaction.
Well, he was actually rushing against time ― there was something of greater significance to be done.
As he managed to come around, Lin Xiao got back on his feet and asked, "Where are the pellets?"
Both hastened to bend over, head downcast, with the pellets in their hands over their head.
Lin Xiao nodded and said, "The pellets in your hands are called the Most Refined Royal Pellets. It was fair to see them as the best tonic to build up your physique. However, I added some extra medicinal materials and spiritual herbs in it. Albeit the same as the previous version in effect, it is rather poisonous."
Against the backdrop of the Suomo Sect's aggressive intentions and undercover operations in the Taixuan Sect, it was a pressing need to beef up the competence of the whole sect. Remarkably effective as they are, Lin Xiao feared the Most Refined Royal Pellets might induce a dog-eat-dog calamity in the Taixuan Sect.
So Lin Xiao had no option but to intoxicate the pellets and produce corresponding antidotes. Then those who betrayed the sect had no access to the antidotes, while the disciples who stayed loyal would be saved.
What Lin Xiao produced just now were the antidote pellets. However, Lin Xiao couldn't say for sure whether they worked or not, then a test was in order.
It stood to reason that it should be kept away from the public. However, Lin Xiao had to keep track of the reactions to the consumption of the pellets, in a bid to ensure that it wouldn't be figured out by genuine martial masters. Hence Lin Xiao had to have some "guinea pigs" for testing purposes of their free will and awareness of the test.
Apprehending that it was against their wills, Lin Xiao had prepared for persuasion. However, hardly had his voice faded away when Wu Gui and Wang Di responded, "Are we supposed to take them?"
Lin Xiao went bewildered and nodded forthwith.
He was about to go on when their reaction struck him dumb.
They took the poisoned Most Refined Royal Pellets without hesitation.
Lin Xiao was about to say, "I've produced corresponding antidote pellets. Even if they don't help, I will figure out another approach to detoxicating you two... " Now there was no need for the persuasion anymore.
Utterly in the dark about the reason why they confided in him to such an appalling extent, Lin Xiao chose to stay unaware of it.
Seeing them take the pellets, Lin Xiao hastened to bid them, "Now you should refine the pellets with your bodies. Keep me posted about all the reactions, the discomfort in particular. Do bear that in mind."
They nodded and started to refine the pellets.
Lin Xiao stared at them, observing their reactions.
After an incense burnt out, both stopped refining the elixirs.
"How does it feel?" Lin Xiao asked in a haste.
"Nothing abnormal happened. Conversely, I found it rather helpful for my body-building process. Though I didn't make any practical progress in my cultivation, I'm sure a punch of the same strength as the past would be way more forceful," Wu Gui said.
Wang Di echoed, "Same here, I can verify that. My combat effectiveness doubled what it used to be."
Both beamed radiantly and looked at Lin Xiao, appearing terribly respectful.
The pellets they just took, apparently, were not for the cultivation at the Refining Divine Realm. Hence it was rather incredible that they made such speedy progress.
At that moment, they wished to ask Lin Xiao whether they had truly taken anything poisonous.
Aware of what they had in mind, Lin Xiao stretched out his hands abruptly and hit at their Taizhong acupuncture points.
Neither saw that coming. Granted they had been informed beforehand, they wouldn't have fought back.
Lin Xiao's hit was rather powerful that both retreated for a few steps. Covering the Tanzhong acupuncture points, both looked grievous, with sweats running down their almost deformed faces.
Not until the hit did they feel the sharp pain.
Obviously, the venom contained in the pellets worked.
Lin Xiao stayed where he was, and the two assistants flopped onto the ground out of the tormenting pain and started to writhe.
Their steadfastness aroused a sense of admiration in Lin Xiao. He was way too aware of the functionality of the pellets and the extent of the pain they caused, However, both assistants stayed silent regardless of the unbearable suffering. They were rather admirable.