The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron - Chapter 585

Chapter 585: Chapter 585: Submission

“Swallow these poison pills.” Fang Lin cheerfully took out a bottle of pills, addressing the six royal youths.

“Oh, and you two need to take them too.” Fang Lin glanced at Zhou Zhishui and Zhou Xiruo.

“Can we…not take them?” one of the royal youths asked with caution.

Fang Lin smiled, “What do you think?”

“Fang Lin, what kind of pill is this?” Zhou Zhishui asked anxiously.

Fang Lin casually replied, “It’s just a poison pill. It can kill but not instantly. As long as you regularly take my antidote, the poison won’t take effect.”

His words changed the color of everyone’s faces, especially the countenance of Steward Shen, who looked at Fang Lin in a strange manner.

“Are you a Poison Pill Master?” Steward Shen asked.

Fang Lin’s smile faded, “I have no association with a Poison Pill Master. These poison pills are just for controlling them.”

Steward Shen nodded without saying much, still looking at Fang Lin peculiarly.

“Quit stalling and eat. If not, I might have to kill again.” Fang Lin urged, pouring several green pills into his palms and offering them to the individuals.

The six royal youths, unwillingly glanced at each other. Given the choice, they would never consume these poison pills.

But now, since Zhou Ji had been killed by Fang Lin, their fate would be sealed if they didn’t take the poison pills.

“Why should we trust you? What if we die the moment we swallow them?” another royal youth questioned.

Fang Lin gave a contemptuous look, “If I wished to kill you now, why would I go through all this trouble? I’d simply chop you all up.”

Struck with realization, the youth thought, if Fang Lin really intended to kill them, there would be no need to feed them poison pills. He could just slaughter them directly.

“If we consume these poison pills, when will we receive the antidote?” the royal youth inquired further. He had to understand clearly; else swallowing these obscure poison pills would only lead to sorrow.

Fang Lin patted the youth’s shoulder, immediately causing his legs to shake and nearly buckle.

“Don’t fear, as long as you obey me, I promise you won’t die.” Fang Lin laughed.

With no words to retaliate, everyone realized they only had one option – to take the poison pill and spare their lives momentarily. If they didn’t, they’d be killed on the spot.

Without further ado, the six royal youths reluctantly took the poison pills, their faces etched with struggle and turmoil, before consuming them.

Instantly, they fell to the floor in agony, clutching their stomachs and rolling on the ground. Some attempted to induce vomiting to expel the poison pill, but to no avail.

“No need to worry, the pain will pass quickly. This is what it feels like when the poison strikes. Experience it well.” Fang Lin said indifferently.

The six youths were now unconscious, their bodies convulsing due to the excruciating pain.

Zhou Zhishui and Zhou Xiruo, watching the horrific scene, turned pale with fear. Considering how painful it was to consume the poison pill, how could they, as women, bear it?

After a while, the pain subsided, and the six stopped trembling.

Although they hadn’t died, the six royal youths felt as if they had. Their faces pale, they gazed at Fang Lin with fear and horror.

“The poison flares up every five days. I have anti-poison pills here; as long as you behave well, I’ll give them to you.” Fang Lin said.

The six royal youths didn’t argue and chose to obey Fang Lin’s commands.

After surviving the unbearable pain, the six were absolutely terrified. They didn’t want to die or experience such pain again. Thus, no matter what Fang Lin asked them to do, even if it was to murder someone close, they would do it without hesitation.

“Now, it’s your turn”, Fang Lin walked up to Zhou Zhishui and Zhou Xiruo, handing them two pills each.

Both women looked conflicted. Neither of them bore any grudges against Fang Lin, but their identities put them at odds with him.

No matter what they thought, or planned to do, they were, after all, members of the royal household, and hence, stood in opposition to Fang Lin.

“We won’t eat them.” After Zhou Xiruo finished speaking, she activated her golden bell array, covering both herself and Zhou Zhishui.

Seeing this, Fang Lin shook his head and laughed coldly, “Do you really think you’re safe now?”

Zhou Xiruo retorted coldly, “Even these bear demons couldn’t break this array; you’re less likely to penetrate it.”

Fang Lin scoffed, “Look around at these bear demons. In a little while, they will wake up. Do you think you two can survive then?”

Both women looked awful, surrounded by the loud snoring of Bear Demons. The moment they woke up, the women would once again become their prey.

“If you don’t take the pills, we’ll leave you here, and from afar, watch you being torn into pieces by the bear demons.” Fang Lin said.

Both women glanced at each other. Finally, Zhou Xiruo put away the golden bell artifact and chose to compromise.

They had no choice but to compromise. Fang Lin was completely in control, and they felt like his playthings, with no room left to resist.

“We hope you keep your word and give us the antidotes.” Zhou Xiruo said. She then took the poison pill.

Zhou Zhishui also ate the poison pill with her eyes closed.

After consuming the poison pills, they too collapsed in anguish, screaming in pain.

They wished to pass out, but the effect of the poison pill was peculiar, causing them to endure immense pain without losing consciousness.

The six youths, watching the women in their pitiful state, empathized as they had also undergone such torment. Even though their painful ordeal was a memory now, the mere thought of it made their bodies tremble.

Once the pain subsided, Zhou Zhishui and Zhou Xiruo stumbled to their feet, their clothes in tatters, and their eyes full of fear on seeing Fang Lin.

In this manner, Zhou Zhishui and Zhou Xiruo were completely subdued by Fang Lin. Though using the poison pill was somewhat underhanded, it had indeed proved to be incredibly effective.

As for the two Stewards of the Pill Alliance, they were not given any poison pills by Fang Lin, as they belonged to the Pill Alliance and bore no grudge against him.

“Now, all of you are mine. You do what I ask. Understand?” Fang Lin, with a smiling face, asked the obedient victims.

Everyone nodded. Zhou Zhishui and Zhou Xiruo’s expressions were even more convoluted, being women, they feared Fang Lin’s intentions, and were incapable of resisting him now.

“Now, tell me where the rest of the royals are?” Fang Lin inquired.