Chapter 399: Shang Youdao Discloses Everything! (1/2)
“Why don’t you use such a good thing on yourself, or maybe your descendants? This pill can create a legend!” Bai Xiaofei raised a very realistic question. This was a continent where the strong dominated, and the value of an Exquisite Rank expert was definitely greater than that of a Bright Road Merchant House.
“It’s not that I haven’t considered this, but building a first-class merchant group is my lifelong cherished wish, and now that this opportunity is right in front of me, I can’t forsake it. Also, I can’t guarantee that I or my children will become a peerless elite after eating this Skypatch Pill, but I’m certain my merchant group will rise to a new level once I sell it!” said Shang Youdao, his eyes full of determination.
“How did you get this pill?” Bai Xiaofei grew serious as he suddenly realized a fatal problem.
According to common sense, whoever got this pill first would have used it right away. How could it change hands? Moreover, the Bright Road Merchant House didn’t look like someone who could handle holding this thing. Even if they were the largest business in the Ancient Yue Kingdom, the value of this Skypatch Pill was absolutely enough to ruin it!
Bai Xiaofei’s question rendered Shang Youdao speechless. There was hesitation in his expression.
“Killing and robbing?”
When Bai Xiaofei uttered these words, Shang Youdao’s silence was prolonged.
“I don’t care if it is, this is not my focus. I care more about where you got the news. Whoever got this pill first shouldn’t have held it for long if not he would have used it already. Don’t tell me that you have already targeted this Skypatch Pill from very early on.” Bai Xiaofei paused before adding, “You must answer this question, and you must tell the truth. Or else, your sweet dream may not be realized and will even take your life in the end.”
Bai Xiaofei said this extremely earnestly. A hint of struggle appeared on Shang Youdao’s face.
“The news was obtained from a small steward of the Globe Merchant Group. I don’t know how he learned of it, but it turned out to be accurate,” Shang Youdao finally said. Bai Xiaofei’s face grew icy.
“If I guess correctly, that steward and the person who helped you identify the Skypatch Pill are all dead, right?”
As his cold voice echoed around the room, Shang Youdao suddenly raised his head, his eyes stubborn.
“It mustn’t be spread! Otherwise, not only the Bright Road Merchant House will be in grave danger, but even the Ancient Yue Kingdom will be in trouble!” Shang Youdao almost shouted these words. Anyone who had done wrong needed a reason to comfort themselves, and Shang Youdao’s excuse was his sad long-cherished wish and his self-righteous sense of honor.
“But you can’t deny that you killed those who put their trust in you, and perhaps they still trusted you even in the moment of their death!” Staring intently at Shang Youdao, Bai Xiaofei gritted his teeth. They all said that the rich flourished from heartlessness, but this was the first time he actually saw it for himself. Ironically, Shang Youdao still thought there was nothing wrong with it!
“I took care of their funerals, and their families acquired the splendor they can never earn their whole lives! Isn’t that enough?” Shang Youdao argued, refusing to admit his mistake at all.
“I’m pretty sure their families would prefer them living over prosperity.” Sneering, Bai Xiaofei’s eyes were full of contempt before it all turned into self-mockery. “It’s ridiculous that I am working for someone like you. This may be the biggest shame of my life.”
In the whole process, Shang Youdao didn’t say a word and only looked at Bai Xiaofei quietly.
“You will still help me solve this problem, right?” A hint of pleading in the eyes, Shang Youdao didn’t intend to give up on Bai Xiaofei, his last lifeline. “Although you haven’t given away the Feature Locking PIll, I already had my people prepare the puppets to give to you within half a year. In addition, I shall present another gift as long as you help me tide this through!”