Han Li lowered his head in thought. It seemed that if he didn’t allow the other party to test his cultivation level, it truly wouldn’t do.
The other party had unhesitatingly given him the antidote for the “Corpse Worm Pill,” which already showed some sincerity. If he continued to make excuses and delay, it would only arouse unnecessary suspicion, making the other think he hadn’t actually reached the fourth layer of the Evergreen Art and was lying to deceive him. If that happened, the situation would take a turn for the worse, and unexpected complications might arise.
Moreover, he had anticipated this step and made some preparations in advance. Even if the other turned hostile immediately after checking his pulse, he still had a plan to escape.
Thinking this, Han Li raised his head and looked directly into Physician Mo’s eyes, speaking slowly, “Physician Mo, considering you gave me the antidote so readily, this is the last time I will trust you. I hope you won’t disappoint me.”
After saying this, he extended his right wrist, carefully observing the other’s reaction. If anything seemed amiss, he would immediately pull back.
Unfortunately, Physician Mo maintained his fake smile, showing no noticeable change. Only upon hearing Han Li’s agreement did his eyebrows twitch slightly before quickly returning to normal. It seemed he had long been confident about Han Li’s response.
Without another word, he extended his withered left hand and gently placed it on Han Li’s wrist. His smile gradually faded, replaced by a solemn and serious expression, as if he were engaged in something sacred.
Han Li quietly maintained the fourth layer of his cultivation. Seeing Physician Mo’s expression, he grew uneasy and raised his alertness to the highest level. His left hand stealthily moved toward his waist, where a custom-made sheathed short sword was hidden.
Slowly, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on Physician Mo’s face. He had detected the continuous, peculiar energy flowing through Han Li’s meridians. The intensity of this energy far exceeded his minimum expectations.
No matter how cunning and deep-minded he was, seeing his long-planned scheme finally within reach, he couldn’t help but break into a genuine smile. Unlike the forced fake smile from before, this one came from the bottom of his heart.
“Excellent! It really is the fourth layer of the Evergreen Art. Ha! Ha! Truly excellent! Haha! Haha!…” Physician Mo laughed heartily without restraint in front of Han Li, the sound echoing throughout the room. However, his hand never left Han Li’s wrist, holding it firmly.
“Physician Mo, what are you doing? Shouldn’t you let go now?” Han Li’s face darkened. He already knew something was wrong and tried to pull his right hand back with force, but the other’s grip was unyielding.
“Let go? Fine, I’ll let go!” Physician Mo’s laughter had ceased, replaced by a fierce expression.
He suddenly roared:
“Hey!”
Han Li felt a “boom” in his ears, his vision went dark, and the world seemed to spin. He lost his balance, unable to stand, and collapsed to the ground on the spot. His left hand, which had been on the sword hilt, slipped away weakly.
“This is bad!” Although his body was unresponsive, Han Li’s mind remained clear. He realized he had been careless and allowed the other to strike first. For the moment, he could only wait helplessly for his fate.
“Kid, you’re still too green. Now you can’t play any tricks, can you?” Physician Mo, seeing his plan succeed as expected, couldn’t help but feel a bit triumphant.
“Come here!” Physician Mo yanked his left hand toward his chest, pulling Han Li from the ground to his feet. Then, leaning down, he extended the index finger of his right hand and pointed directly at the numbing acupoint on Han Li’s chest.
“Thud!” A dull impact sound echoed as Physician Mo’s finger felt as if it had struck an iron plate. The tip of his finger throbbed with pain from the rebound, and the acupoint strike naturally failed.
“What’s going on?” Physician Mo was stunned by this unexpected turn of events, his heart jolting with surprise.
“Could he be wearing an iron armor under his clothes?” he couldn’t help but wonder in amazement.
His gaze involuntarily scanned Han Li’s clothing, but its thin appearance hardly suggested concealed armor underneath, leaving him puzzled.
In the brief moment Physician Mo was distracted, Han Li regained control of his body. His recovery ability was far stronger than Physician Mo had anticipated.
After all, Han Li’s training in the sixth layer of the Evergreen Art hadn’t been in vain. His extraordinary recovery ability far exceeded ordinary imagination—something even Han Li himself hadn’t expected.
Physician Mo decisively set aside his doubts and attempted to use another method to subdue Han Li. But suddenly, the wrist he had been gripping tightly became incredibly slippery and flexible, making it impossible to maintain his hold.
Startled, he applied a bit more force, but with a “swish,” the other’s hand slipped through his fingers like an eel. This left Physician Mo truly bewildered.
Regardless of the other’s astonishment, Han Li seized the opportunity to perform an unexpected roll, swiftly moving from Physician Mo’s side to a corner of the room. Only after putting distance between them did he dare to slowly stand up.
At this moment, Han Li’s face was expressionless, his eyes coldly fixed on Physician Mo.
He said nothing more. Although he didn’t know the reason the other wanted to capture him, it was certain that Physician Mo had ill intentions toward him.
It seemed that the earlier claims about relying on his Evergreen Art to stimulate secret acupoints were also outright lies, completely untrustworthy.
For his own sake and the safety of his family, Han Li slowly drew the short sword from his waist with his left hand. The sword was about a foot long, gleaming with a blue light that made it appear exceptionally sharp—a fine blade indeed.
“Today, it’s either you or me. Only one of us will walk out of this room alive.” Han Li’s words were icy cold, baring his fangs before Physician Mo for the first time.
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