The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Tang Rao didn't say much, simply pocketing the seventh-grade Ghost Luo pills into his Space Ring.

"You just stay here for now, I have some business to take care of." Tang Rao looked at the sky—it was already the next day—he had to continue fooling that big idiot Mei Ziqiang.

If I don't dupe this wimp, how can I get you to deal with Bai Ze? Without dealing with Bai Ze, how can I arrange the next steps?

Having said this, Tang Rao didn't linger and left the courtyard immediately.

In the courtyard, Zhou Shengdian stood quietly, staring in the direction Tang Rao had left, somewhat dazed.

"Boss Tang, you really are cautious," Zhou Shengdian suddenly snickered, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

Though he didn't know exactly what Tang Rao had concocted, Zhou Shengdian had a premonition that it wasn't Spiritual Medicine, but rather Spirit Poison.

If he really threw it into his mouth and swallowed it, who knows what would happen afterward?

After all, that was Spirit Poison—no one wanted that stuff inside their body.

...

Outside the courtyard, Tang Rao's gaze was also somewhat heavy. The reason he gave the seventh-grade Ghost Luo to Zhou Shengdian, claiming it was Spiritual Medicine that could boost strength, was actually to test Zhou Shengdian and see his reaction.

Even though Tang Rao couldn't be one hundred percent certain, he had at least a seventy percent confidence that Zhou Shengdian was faking it.

That guy's brain was far more intelligent than he appeared to be.

But why would Zhou Shengdian feign ignorance? Was it because he didn't trust him, or did he have other plans?

Even more terrifyingly, Tang Rao wondered whether Zhou Shengdian had intentionally gotten close to him from the start?

If that were the case, things would become complicated.

Of course, these were just speculations, things Tang Rao thought to himself. As for what was really going on, either Zhou Shengdian would have to tell him, or he would have to find evidence himself.

But for now, Tang Rao didn't have the time to worry about Zhou Shengdian's affairs—he still had to swindle Mei Ziqiang.

Tang Rao had just arrived at Mei Ziqiang's residence when Mei Ziqiang rushed out from the inner courtyard.

"Old Three, you're finally here. How did it go? Did you get the Spirit Poison?" Mei Ziqiang asked urgently.

Tang Rao nodded: "After much pleading, I finally managed not to disappoint Brother Qiang, obtaining two seventh-grade Ghost Luo."

As he spoke, Tang Rao stretched out his hand, revealing two blood-red pills in his palm.

The medicine pills were very small, and their color was extremely bright, so bright it was terrifying.

"Seventh-grade Ghost Luo? Old Three, can this stuff really harm Bai Ze?" Mei Ziqiang asked quickly.

"Causing a peak Tribulation-stage to lose combat ability in a short period of time is definitely not an issue. Since there are two, why not test it on someone?" Tang Rao suggested.

Mei Ziqiang's eyes lit up: "Heh heh, you're right, we really should test it. Wait here, I'll have someone come over."

After a long time, Mei Ziqiang walked back, followed by a middle-aged man around fifty years old.

The middle-aged man had a scar on his face that ran from the corner of his left eye to his right neck.

Actually, with the middle-aged man's peak Tribulation-stage strength, such a scar could be easily removed, but he hadn't. Clearly, he cared a great deal about this scar, keeping it as a reminder.

He needed to remember, for before this scar was an unbearable past; after, was his soaring present.

Tang Rao smiled, his grin carrying a hint of something sinister.

Mei Ziqiang, oh Mei Ziqiang, why did you have to seek him out of all people...

"Lao San, let me introduce you, this is Liao Huxiao, a Transcending Tribulation pinnacle master. I went to my sister's place specifically to borrow him!" Mei Ziqiang told Tang Rao.

"Senior Liao, I'm Tang Hansan. I've long heard of your great reputation." Tang Rao greeted Liao Huxiao with a fist and palm salute, smiling.

Upon seeing Tang Rao, Liao Huxiao was slightly startled and his eyebrows furrowed just a bit.

However, Liao Huxiao's eyes quickly lit up. From his gaze, Tang Rao knew that he had been recognized.

Liao Huxiao recognizing him brought no surprise to Tang Rao.

Because they were far too familiar with each other, so familiar that a single look from him could convey his intentions.

Back when he was the master of the Central Emperor Realm, if there was anyone he considered his confidant, it was Liao Huxiao.

But few people knew about the closeness between him and Liao Huxiao, not even Mei Fanghua.

Otherwise, Mei Fanghua would never have let Liao Huxiao go; how could a woman like her ever let go of his own confidant?

"Brother Qiang, wouldn't this seventh level Ghost Luo kill a Transcending Tribulation pinnacle cultivator outright?" Mei Ziqiang asked.

"No, it will only temporarily incapacitate a Transcending Tribulation pinnacle cultivator's ability to fight." Tang Rao responded.

"Good!" Mei Ziqiang nodded, then asked Tang Rao to take out a pill and handed it to Liao Huxiao.

Liao Huxiao glanced at Tang Rao, then without hesitation, he tossed the seventh level Ghost Luo into his throat and swallowed it.

In less than a minute, Liao Huxiao's complexion abruptly changed.

Next, Liao Huxiao clutched at his chest, took a few steps back, and leaned against an old tree on the side, his breathing rapid and his face pale.

"How is it?" Mei Ziqiang, seeing Liao Huxiao's condition, excitedly asked.

"The spiritual energy inside my body has been suppressed, very powerful; I'll need at least ten minutes to recover," Liao Huxiao said with difficulty.

Hearing Liao Huxiao's words, Mei Ziqiang was overjoyed and quickly ran up to Tang Rao, slapping his shoulder and praising him as a good brother.

Mei Ziqiang completely missed the exchange of glances between Tang Rao and Liao Huxiao, which, if he'd noticed, would have revealed the disdain and mockery in their expressions.

Do you know how the fools of the Nine Realms and Seventy-two Domains die? Yeah, that's right, they die of their own stupidity.

"Hahaha, Lao San, this time, our plan is sure to succeed!" Mei Ziqiang was still blabbering away, seemingly incredibly thrilled.

It felt like they could take down Bai Ze and dump the blame right onto Hao Cang's head in the next minute.

"But we don't have the chance," Tang Rao shook his head.

"What do you mean we don't have the chance?!" Mei Ziqiang's eyes lit up, "Lao San, to be honest with you, my men have already spotted Hao Cang on Prince Star. As long as we lead the way a bit, Hao Cang is sure to confront Bai Ze."

"Bullshit~, Brother Qiang, you're freaking awesome!" Tang Rao gave a thumbs up.

In his heart, though, he despised Mei Ziqiang to the extreme, thinking him an imbecile; with his little capabilities, did he really think he could discover Hao Cang? If Tang Rao hadn't deliberately allowed Hao Cang to be found by them, they wouldn't have been able to find a hair.

"Hahaha, Lao San, you've also put in a lot of effort. Rest assured, if things get sorted, I'll definitely make you rise to the top. When the time comes, I'll have my sister give you a planet to enjoy, filled with any type of women you want!" Mei Ziqiang said.

Tang Rao's face showed yearning, drooling while thanking Mei Ziqiang.

Mei Ziqiang liked seeing Tang Rao act this way; his sister had told him that people with desires were easier to control.

With Tang Hansan right in front of him so fond of women, as long as that was exploited, Mei Ziqiang believed he could firmly hold him in his grasp.

Anyway, that's what Mei Ziqiang thought.