<h4>Chapter 985: Chapter 992: Who’s Avenging Whom? (Part 3)</h4>


    "No!"


    Seeing the pills scattered on the ground, Shi Su cried out, lunging forward in an attempt to pick them up.


    However, Ling Chen didn’t let her seed. Before Shi Su could get close to the pills, Ling Chen kicked her hard, sending her sprawling. Then Ling Chen bent down to pick up one pill, and with another kick, he crushed the rest of the pills into the dust on the ground.


    "No, don’t!"


    Shi Su cried, "My antidote, quick... give it to me!"


    Ling Chen toyed with the only pill in his hand and asked, "How long does it take for the poison you concocted to take effect?"


    "Fifteen minutes."


    "What happens once it takes effect?"


    "This poison won’t kill anyone; at most, it’ll make them unconscious for a few days," Shi Su hastily exined. "I just wanted to teach you a lesson and restore the Shi Family’s face. I didn’t intend to kill you."


    "Really?" Ling Chen smiled slightly. "Since this poison isn’t lethal, why are you so frightened? As punishment, you can just be unconscious for a few days." With that, before Shi Su could say more, Ling Chen flicked his wrist and tossed away the pill in his hand.


    "No!" Seeing Ling Chen’s action, Shi Su’s face turned instantly pale. Without a word, she scrambled up from the ground and rushed to the green belt area, throwing herself to the ground to search for the pill.


    "Ms. Shi, didn’t you say the poison isn’t fatal? If so, why are you worried? It’s just a few days of unconsciousness," Ling Chen said calmly.


    "No, it’s not like that." At this moment, Shi Su was so anxious she was almost in tears.


    Seeing her reaction, everyone present understood. The poison Shi Su concocted must indeed be lethal, but she refused to admit it. Even at this point, she was still lying to everyone present. No wonder Ling Chen had thrown away the pill.


    "The pill... where’s my pill... where is it?"


    Sho Su, in a dire state, crawled on the ground, turning over leaves and searching carefully. However, after several minutes, she still couldn’t find the pill.


    Ling Chen stood in front of the gate, silently watching Shi Su, saying nothing. At that moment, all eyes were on Shi Su.


    "Ling Chen." At this time, Nanrong Wanqing came to Ling Chen’s side and said softly, "Are you really going to let her die here? Isn’t this..."


    Before Nanrong Wanqing could finish, Ling Chen interrupted her, saying, "A woman like her wouldn’t know fear unless you show some real power. Even if she escapes today, she won’t be grateful; she’ll hate me more and plot revenge."


    "But... if she really dies, you’ll bear the responsibility. There’s no need to pay such a price for a woman like her."


    Ling Chen nodded and said, "Don’t worry, I know what to do."


    "Ms. Shi, there are five minutes left, haven’t you found the pill yet?"


    Hearing Ling Chen’s voice, Shi Su copsed to the ground, her eyes showing despair, void of any spirit.


    "I’m going to die, I’m going to die... I’m going to die..."


    Shi Su murmured incessantly, her lips moving.


    Seeing Shi Su’s pale face, Ling Chen raised his hand and asked, "Ms. Shi, is this what you’re looking for?"


    At the sound of his voice, Shi Su nced at Ling Chen’s hand, which held a white pill. Her eyes brightened instantly, and she hurriedly ran to Ling Chen’s side, raising her hands like a beggar, pleading desperately, "Please, give it to me, give me the antidote."


    "Give it to you?" Ling Chen asked calmly, "Why should I give it to you? Tell me a reason. You came to East Sea City to cause trouble for me, wanting to harm me and take my life. Ms. Shi, if it were you, what would you do?"


    "I... I..." Shi Su opened her mouth, unsure how to answer.


    After hesitating for a moment, Shi Su lowered her head and said, "Ling Chen, I... I realize my mistake. Please, spare me this once. I promise you, from now on, the Shi Family will not trouble you. As for our past grievances, let’s forget them all starting today."


    "Really?" Ling Chen said with a half-smile, "Ms. Shi, if it were someone else, I might believe them, but you... honestly, it’s hard for me to trust you."


    "What will it take for you to believe me?" Shi Su asked hurriedly. At this moment, the time until the poison took effect was running out, and she didn’t have any time to waste.


    "Alright, here’s what I want: you must announce to everyone that from today onwards, you sever your master-disciple rtionship with Zhu Xiaozhu and have nothing to do with her from now on. How about that?"


    "Alright, no problem." Shi Su agreed without a second thought.


    "Good, I hope you keep your word. Otherwise, I won’t let you off easily again." With that, Ling Chen let go of the pill, allowing it to fall into Shi Su’s hand.


    Receiving the pill, Shi Su didn’t hesitate at all and immediately swallowed it.


    "Well then, Ms. Shi, if there’s nothing else, you should take your people and leave. Also, let me remind you, don’t forget your promise to me."


    "I... I understand." Shi Su looked at Ling Chen, slowly lowering her head to hide the resentment in her eyes.


    Not long after, Shi Su left the Nanrong Family with a group of injured men. Watching their departing figures, Ling Chen exhaled slowly, turning to walk into the Nanrong Family’s house.


    In the living room, Nanrong Wanqing brought a ss of water to Ling Chen, asking, "Why did you want Shi Su to sever her master-disciple rtionship with Zhu Xiaozhu?"


    "You’ve seen Shi Su’s character; having a Master like her isn’t good for Xiaozhu. So, rather than let Xiaozhu be restricted by Shi Su, it’s better to end it early," Ling Chen replied.


    Pausing for a moment, Ling Chen smiled and said, "Just wait and see. Shi Su won’t take this loss lying down. If the opportunity arises, she’ll certainly make trouble for me. Moreover, given her character, she’ll repay today’s humiliation twice over."


    "What then?" Nanrong Wanqing asked worriedly.


    Ling Chen shrugged and said nonchntly, "What else? We’ll deal with it as ites. Besides, someone like Shi Su doesn’t pose a threat to me. Before, I might have feared her backing, but now... humph! Her greatest support is gone. Anyway, I’ve already warned her. If she remains stubborn, she can’t me me for being ruthless." As he said this, a cold glint shed in Ling Chen’s eyes.