After finalizing all the arrangements, Lin Xiaotian promptly dismissed Daoist Kumou.
He had no intention of lingering to chat with the old man, nor did he wish to entertain any inquiries about cultivation. From the outset, his plan was not to strengthen the members of the Tianluo Diwang organization, but merely to place them under his control.
The medicines Lin Xiaotian had distributed, while capable of enhancing one's cultivation, also introduced a slow-acting poison. This toxin was undetectable and would remain dormant within the body until it reached its critical stage.
Meanwhile, Daoist Kumou had returned to the villa. His eyes gleamed with excitement.
Several individuals immediately stepped forward, their gazes filled with anticipation.
"Mr. Kumou, how did it go? Did Lin Xiaotian agree to provide us with the medicines?" the leader, a man in black, asked directly, his eyes brimming with expectation.
He knew that if these medicines were indeed provided, he would be the first to receive them, benefiting from proximity. His own talent and strength were limited; without his father's high position within Tianluo Diwang, he would never have attained his current status.
Daoist Kumou held such individuals in contempt, but he did not betray his feelings at that moment. His mood was excellent. With a gesture, he produced a small jade bottle and placed it on the table.
"These are some medicines Lin Xiaotian gave us. Upon consuming this medicine after reaching the Innate realm, you can directly break through to the Grandmaster realm."
"Furthermore, this medicine can be used repeatedly until you reach the Great Grandmaster realm, after which it will become ineffective. This medicine is Lin Xiaotian's initial offering, and our priority now is to locate the Medicine King Cauldron."
"The Medicine King Cauldron is likely very important to Lin Xiaotian. Acquiring it will allow us to exchange it for even more valuable medicines from him."
"And I will repeat this one more time: from now on, you must absolutely not provoke Lin Xiaotian. Even if Lin Xiaotian orders you to die, you are not to disobey in any way. You have no idea what terrifying level Lin Xiaotian's world has reached."
As he spoke these words, the surrounding individuals cast him looks of utter astonishment.
They were all well aware of how arrogant Daoist Kumou was.
To hear such words from him now was unprecedented.
Recalling Lin Xiaotian's ferocious and powerful aura from before, Daoist Kumou's heart trembled slightly. A look of solemnity appeared in his eyes. "Let alone myself, even if all the experts of Tianluo Diwang were to attack him together, we might not be Lin Xiaotian's match."
"Lin Xiaotian's strength has reached a terrifying level, far beyond my comprehension. In my estimation, even if someone were in a realm far superior to mine, they couldn't possibly force me to kneel and submit with mere aura alone."
"Yet, Lin Xiaotian achieved it."
"I even suspect that Lin Xiaotian did not unleash his full aura. Given Lin Xiaotian's personality, he would undoubtedly hold back some reserves. We have no idea what these reserves entail. If we were to provoke Lin Xiaotian again, and he became displeased, he might relentlessly pursue us to our deaths."
"By then, even regret would be too late. Therefore, I urge you all to treat Lin Xiaotian as you would your own father when facing him."
"Even if you dare to defy your own father, you must never show any disrespect to Lin Xiaotian, or your deaths will be in vain. I will relay this message directly to our superiors, informing them of Lin Xiaotian's true strength, so they can prepare accordingly."
"I seriously suspect Lin Xiaotian is a legendary ancient monster who has returned to the mortal world in his youth to undergo trials."
The others were initially skeptical, but upon seeing Daoist Kumou's expression, their hearts couldn't help but tremble.
Had Lin Xiaotian's strength truly reached such a terrifying level?
They could not fathom what that realm entailed, but they knew one thing: Daoist Kumou was a legendary expert of the Earthly Immortal realm, renowned for his unyielding pride within Tianluo Diwang.
Yet, before Lin Xiaotian, he had been forced to his knees, and that was merely due to the pressure of his aura.
Everyone's eyes were glazed over in a daze.
The man in black asked with a stunned expression, "Mr. Kumou, how should we proceed with Lin Xiaotian then? If we fail to retrieve the legendary Medicine King Cauldron, will Lin Xiaotian unleash his wrath upon us?"
"After all, we have only obtained mere information so far."
Daoist Kumou gritted his teeth and said, "By any means necessary, we must obtain this Medicine King Cauldron. Lin Xiaotian is extremely interested in it. Although we merely used this information to test Lin Xiaotian,"
"the results of this test are now clear: he is someone we absolutely cannot afford to provoke. Even if our entire Tianluo Diwang organization were to confront him, we would likely suffer immense and tragic losses. In the end, Lin Xiaotian might emerge unscathed, while we are annihilated."
The man in black gasped, his pupils constricting violently.
"Alright, I now understand the extent of Lin Xiaotian's strength. Mr. Kumou, rest assured, I will never provoke Lin Xiaotian again. Any information related to Lin Xiaotian, I will deliver to you immediately, and you will handle it personally."
With their approach towards Lin Xiaotian thus decided, Daoist Kumou was completely subdued by Lin Xiaotian.
The quiet night slowly passed. Lin Xiaotian concluded his cultivation, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes before he quickly suppressed it.
"Tianluo Diwang, I wonder when you will provide me with a concrete surprise. I hope it is soon!"
He rose from his bed and stretched his limbs, producing a series of cracking sounds.
After a night of cultivation, he felt not fatigue, but invigorated. His current realm had ascended to an entirely new level.
As he pondered some matters, his phone suddenly rang. Seeing the caller ID, a smile appeared on his face.
The call was from Wu Gaoyang.
It was precisely because of the cauldron that Wu Gaoyang had acquired last time that he now possessed the second of the Ten Ancient Cauldron Pills.
Could this call bring more good news?
"What business do you have calling me?"