Mr. Zhang's gaze met the expression of Daoist Kumu, and he knew with certainty that the words were not a lie.
A sense of helplessness arose within him. He had just felt the process of the egg hatching.
And that was merely the beginning; he had almost cried out in pain. If not for Lin Xiaotian's medicine, he might already be suffering from the damage caused by those spider eggs.
Now, he was even more concerned about another issue.
"Mr. Lin, will the Myriad Poison Spider Silk fall into a long-term slumber?"
"What do you think?" Lin Xiaotian asked with a half-smile.
Mr. Zhang's face was etched with bitterness. "I think it's unlikely. After all, there would be no need for control then."
Lin Xiaotian smiled and patted his shoulder.
This caused Mr. Zhang to flinch. He now had a psychological shadow whenever someone patted his shoulder.
Just now, Lin Xiaotian's pat had directly left Myriad Poison Spider Silk on him. If it happened again, who knew what terrifying consequences would follow.
"You're clearly a case of 'once bitten by a snake, one fears a well rope for ten years.'"
Lin Xiaotian couldn't help but laugh. "But I do like people like you who have good memories."
"Now I'm quite curious about your Tianluodiwang. Can you tell me what kind of powerful experts you have among you to be able to gather so many people together?"
When he heard Lin Xiaotian's question, Mr. Zhang's pupils contracted sharply. His gaze became wary.
The first thing he thought of was Lin Xiaotian. Why would he inquire about their Tianluodiwang?
Was their cooperation merely a facade?
His every change in expression was observed by Lin Xiaotian.
Lin Xiaotian smiled and said, "Don't look at me like that. I'm just curious. I have no ill intentions towards you."
"But if you don't want to say, then forget it. I can't be bothered to ask."
With that, he casually turned his gaze back to Daoist Kumu, his smile becoming even more pronounced. "Once he delivers the medicinal ingredients, send them to me immediately."
"Those little things inside him still have at least ten days before they act up."
"During this time, you help me teach him how to behave."
"This matter is entrusted to you."
With that, Lin Xiaotian walked out.
Watching his retreating back, Mr. Zhang's expression shifted between green and red.
Deep within his eyes lay profound fear, yet his face also showed helplessness.
He had initially thought his son was unlucky enough, but he never expected that such a thing would happen after he came here. He was the biggest fool who had fallen into a trap.
Thinking of this, his gaze involuntarily shifted to Daoist Kumu.
Daoist Kumu quickly retreated.
"Mr. Zhang, you can't blame me for this. You insisted on calling Lin Xiaotian over. Now I'm just responsible for handing the person over to you. I truly don't know about anything else."
"You heard Lin Xiaotian when he was here. I'm not even qualified to be his dog."
"Facing such a powerful expert, I can only show my sincerity."
"Moreover, before this, the higher-ups told me that I must treat all matters concerning Lin Xiaotian with caution. Even if I provoke Lin Xiaotian and he kills me directly, no one will help me."
"Instead, they'll think I deserved it."
His implication was that even if something happened, Tianluodiwang would not intervene.
Mr. Zhang angrily asked, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"
Daoist Kumu looked conflicted and embarrassed, but seeing the cold, threatening gaze, he quickly said, "How could I dare to say it?"
"You were already blinded by rage then. I probably would have been slapped to death by you before I could even speak."
"Besides, we are now in the same boat. If anything happens with Lin Xiaotian, I will also be held accountable."
"You need Lin Xiaotian's medicine to stabilize the little bugs in your body. To put it bluntly, we are fellow sufferers. We should support each other, not be filled with animosity."
As he spoke, Daoist Kumu's courage grew. His gaze held a hint of probing.
"Mr. Zhang, do you remember what Lin Xiaotian said before he left?"
"Now, we should be of one heart and one mind, not causing major conflicts over minor issues."
"I believe you have understood Mr. Lin's intentions. We are essentially from the same root. I hope Mr. Zhang will provide more help in the future, and I estimate you won't be able to leave anytime soon."
Mr. Zhang naturally understood the meaning behind Daoist Kumu's words.
This was directly treating Lin Xiaotian as a protector, telling him to be careful and not do anything excessive.
"There are things I don't need you to remind me of. Starting now, tell me directly about Lin Xiaotian's preferences, and also tell me if Lin Xiaotian has any taboos."
After hearing some things, Mr. Zhang's brow furrowed even tighter.
His gaze was thoughtful as he directly asked, "Do you think Lin Xiaotian might have a close relationship with the Ninth Division?"
"When he was asking about our Tianluodiwang earlier, I saw a hint of anticipation in his eyes. He's clearly very interested in us."
"You know how serious the consequences would be if any information about Tianluodiwang were leaked."
"I would rather die by the Myriad Poison Spider Silk than betray Tianluodiwang."
Daoist Kumu also quickly stated his position, "I don't think Lin Xiaotian is from the Ninth Division. I investigated information about him before, but I feel like he appeared out of nowhere, with no prior signs."
"We interacted with him due to some mutual interests, but I later discovered that someone had been manipulating things."
"After I eliminated that person, Lin Xiaotian stopped bothering us. He never even inquired about our background. Normally, he's happily running his company and has no interest in us."
"If we hadn't provoked Lin Xiaotian these past few times, he probably wouldn't even remember us."
Mr. Zhang's brow furrowed even tighter. His gaze was contemplative. "Perhaps the lack of flaws is the greatest flaw."
"Of course, it's also possible that Lin Xiaotian's strength is so great that he doesn't even consider us."
"An old monster like him might just be playing in the mortal world."
These were merely his wishful thoughts. He was more afraid that Lin Xiaotian harbored ill intentions towards the Heavenly Dragon Emperor.
That would be truly terrifying.