From the very beginning, Gui Shou knew that undertaking this task was a near-death endeavor. If Lin Xiaotian didn't intend to use him as a tool, he certainly wouldn't survive Lin Xiaotian's wrath.
After all, he wasn't foolish; he had already investigated Lin Xiaotian's strength. Yet, now, in Lin Xiaotian's presence, he had lost all opportunities and had become a complete invalid.
As he was reflecting on his life, he suddenly felt his chin being grasped. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Lin Xiaotian holding a pill and shoving it into his mouth.
"Lin Xiaotian, what exactly do you want to do?"
However, as soon as he finished speaking, he immediately felt the surging spiritual energy within him erupt. At this moment, his shattered dantian and the seven sea acupoints were rapidly repairing his meridians throughout his body, as if he were being reborn.
It was as if he were shattered and reborn, his face flushing red. He suddenly sat up from the ground, then felt the surging spiritual energy within him. Without hesitation, he immediately consolidated his cultivation.
Although his cultivation hadn't directly broken through, he was already a few points stronger than before. He knew this was all due to the effect of the pill Lin Xiaotian had fed him earlier.
A smile gradually appeared on his face: "I never expected your strength to be so formidable. A mere pill you casually produced could allow me to directly repair my damaged dantian and meridians."
"So, what you said to me before wasn't to mock me, but to truly give me a chance."
Lin Xiaotian smiled and said, "I was originally too lazy to bother with you, but when you made that call, I realized how detestable those people were. Now, I've given you a chance to get revenge. I hope that after you succeed in your revenge, you won't come back, or the consequences will be at your own risk."
Hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Gui Shou's eyes: "Don't worry, I've realized the gap between us. I will absolutely not cause you any trouble, and I am no match for you. In your presence, I can only bow my head in submission."
"However, after I get my revenge, I will definitely come back to find you, because I know that besides you, no one can help me live longer. I've also realized what I need isn't just immense strength, but simply to survive."
"I believe you might have a way to help me with this. I don't need to make any promises to you now; only when I've achieved it can I come before you to claim credit."
A brilliant smile appeared on Lin Xiaotian's face, and he said with satisfaction, "Very good. Your performance is at least satisfactory to me. You now have the qualification to be one of my dogs, but I won't accept you yet. I need to see what you can achieve."
"You can leave now. I don't want to see you again, as we do have some animosity between us."
Gui Shou said nothing. He struggled to stand up from the ground. Although his strength had recovered, his broken bones had not yet fully healed. A ferocious expression appeared on his face: "Don't worry, I definitely won't let those people off easily."
"At most, within three days, I will bring them before you one by one. Some of them are powerful, but no matter how strong they are, they are no match for the poisons I have developed."
"I will make them pay a heavy price."
Lin Xiaotian turned and took a step forward, his figure disappearing like a phantom from the command center.
Gui Shou's heart skipped a beat. He had never imagined the gap between him and Lin Xiaotian was so vast. Lin Xiaotian's instantaneous disappearance was so fast that he couldn't even react. If Lin Xiaotian had wanted to kill him, it would have taken only one move.
Some of the words he had spoken were intended to curry favor with Lin Xiaotian, but now he had completely changed his mind. As long as he had the chance to return, he would definitely bow his head in submission before Lin Xiaotian, and would never harbor any ulterior motives again.
To oppose Lin Xiaotian was simply courting death.
As this thought arose, a fierce light suddenly flickered in his eyes: "You bastards, you wanted to use me as a tool? Now I'll show you the consequences of using me."
"I will uproot all of you. You will all become the 'head-offering' I present to Lin Xiaotian."
Lin Xiaotian vaguely heard these words, and a faint smile curved his lips. He had already planned to thoroughly teach Gui Shou a lesson and then give him a way out, making Gui Shou obediently work for him.
In fact, he had also listened to some of what Gui Shou had said. Even if he were immensely powerful, he still needed people to work for him. He couldn't possibly do everything himself.
This would be too tiring, and he didn't want to lead a life of constant busyness.
He would rather enjoy a comfortable life with his wife, children, and a warm hearth.
If he truly desired great power and strength, he wouldn't be walking this world alone. With just a word, Old Li could accomplish anything for him, but he disliked troubling others.
Time slowly passed. After Lin Xiaotian returned to the villa, Gui Shou had already made his way to a courtyard house in the suburbs.
Here, he saw a brightly lit scene in the courtyard. Several people were sitting in the courtyard, discussing countermeasures, and they had already made a decision.
Just as Lin Xiaotian arrived at the villa entrance, he saw several suspicious figures lurking there, dividing up pills in their hands.
"Now, take these pills and hold onto them. Once you successfully place the pills inside the villa, act immediately. Don't delay, and don't be discovered by anyone, or no one can save us."
"We are here tonight to capture the person closest to Boss Lin Xiaotian – just one woman, and Lin Xiaotian will surely be hesitant to act."
"After completing this mission, the family head will surely provide us with even better resources. Now, split up and act."
Just as the men were about to disperse, a faint voice suddenly echoed.
The words carried a chilling murderous intent, yet were spoken with a playful tone.
"Did you guys act immediately after receiving Gui Shou's call? Do you really think that 'luring the tiger away from its lair' trick is so effective?"
"I had already made all my arrangements before this. If you act now, the consequences will be dire, and you will suffer endless torment."