Chapter 396: Chaos! (1/2)
After the discussion with Gu Heng finished, more people approached Bai Xiaofei, but no one ever mentioned the Thunderstorm Bandits. It seemed that all they cared about was the Feature Locking Pill. Or, even if someone wanted to talk about the bandits, they didn’t have the courage to…
As the day proceeded into night and the crowd had gotten past the peak of enthusiasm for chatting, Bai Xiaofei stood up. For that moment, everyone was expectant.
Needless to say, the Feature Locking Pill was coming!
Sure enough, under the intent gaze of all, a delicate bottle appeared in Bai Xiaofei’s hand. Upon the sight of this bottle, there was a collective sound of gasps.
A glass bottle! The kind made especially for storing Feature Locking Pills!
“I bet you all can’t wait. Just a moment ago, more than one came to ask me about the Feature Locking Pill. Seems like the ladies present have put a lot of pressure on their male partners, huh? Please try not to do so in the future, ladies, your man doesn’t have it easy,” teased Bai Xiaofei with a smile.
The women blushed red while the men sent grateful looks to Bai Xiaofei. Those were the words they never had the guts to say, or else what came next would be a martial art movie on family drama…
“Well then, I will not keep you hanging. I’ll explain to you how this Feature Locking Pill will find its owner tonight!”
As soon as his voice fell, the errand boys of the Bright Road Merchant House came along wheeling in an intricately decorated box.
“There are a total of 100 lots in this box, but there is only one that with ‘Feature Locking Pill’ written on it. Every lady present can draw one lot. Whoever is the lucky one to draw the winning lot takes the pill!”
Hearing this, everyone exclaimed in surprise. Isn’t this a little… sloppy?
At second thought, though, this was an absolutely equal method, minus the matter of order at most. Thinking this, everyone turned towards Imperial Concubine Qing. There was no suspense that the first person to draw lots was going to be. No one would dare to come up until she did.
“That’s too simple. Aren’t you afraid someone is going to cheat? The ability of puppet masters is all-inclusive,” asked Imperial Concubine Qing as if she was worried she would be wronged.
“This box is made of special materials that allow it to completely isolate origin and spiritual energy. Each lot is personally written by myself. Before it was brought in, the box had been kept under my guard, and no one except me has the key to open it.” Bai Xiaofei paused a little and returned the imperial concubine’s gaze. “So Your Highness can rest assured that the box will have no problems.”
Finishing his words, Bai Xiaofei made an inviting gesture. Under everyone’s gaze, Imperial Concubine Qing slowly walked toward the box.
“That’s what you’ve said. If something happens when I draw lots, you will be responsible.” Imperial Concubine Qing slowly reached into the box with a smile. At that moment, for some reason, Bai Xiaofei’s heart suddenly tightened.
The next second, five royal guards in the banquet hall fell to the ground at the same time and started to twitch intensely! Then, all the lights went out, and those who went up to check the guards suddenly screamed.
“Protect the princes and Imperial Concubine!” shouted Shang Youdao in the dark. Right after that, there were sounds of explosions and weapons colliding.