Chapter 1053 1 dog
Chapter 1053 1 dog
Jiang Xiaochuan's heart felt like it was weighed down by a lead block, sinking straight down.
What he has always feared most is bringing trouble to the people around him.
And now, this weakness was ruthlessly grasped by Huangfu Jingzhai.
He had complete faith in Huangfu Jingzhai's determination. From the other party's fierce and murderous eyes and his unyielding attitude, he could tell that as long as he dared to refuse, Huangfu Jingzhai would definitely do what he said.
When Jiang Xiaochuan thought about the people he cared about who might suffer because of him, he felt as if the blood in his body was flowing backwards.
This feeling is a million times more painful than killing him directly.
"Nephew Jiang, what do you think?"
Huangfu Jingzhai regained his calm demeanor and spoke sharply.
Jiang Xiaochuan felt his throat become extremely dry. After a long while, he slowly raised his head, his eyes a little dazed because of his inner struggle. "I will give you an answer in a month."
He paused, his blood boiling as he savagely said, "But during this time, if anyone around me loses even a hair—I, Jiang Xiaochuan, will make your Huangfu family pay a terrible price even if I have to sacrifice my own life!"
"Don't worry, I won't do anything that despicable."
Huangfu Jingzhai seemed to have anticipated his reaction, and his tone remained calm.
But the burning heat that flashed in his eyes accidentally revealed his true thoughts.
He turned to look at Han Song with a calm expression: "Brother Han, nephew Jiang is an honored guest. I have some important matters to attend to. Please take him for a walk."
"No need!"
Jiang Xiaochuan left straight away.
Huangfu Jingzhai stood where he was, quietly watching his back as he walked away, his eyes dim and unclear.
"Master, are you just going to let him go like this?"
Han Song looked at the direction where Jiang Xiaochuan was going, and his face showed a bit of unwillingness, but more of it was deep worry, "Isn't a month too long? I'm afraid the longer the night, the more troubles there will be..."
"how?"
Huangfu Jingzhai raised his eyebrows slightly, and a terrifying aura of pressure naturally emanated from his body.
He was completely different from the amiable demeanor he had shown when facing Jiang Xiaochuan just now. "You didn't think that in just one month, he could escape from my grasp?"
Han Song's face twitched, and he instantly realized that his thoughts seemed so naive in front of Huangfu Jingzhai.
Immediately, he put that trace of worry behind him and returned to reality.
Jiang Xiaochuan possesses the coveted alchemy skills and his appeal is unquestionable.
But in this vast land of China, there are many hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and there are countless people with extraordinary strength.
Take himself for example. After seeing Jiang Xiaochuan's alchemy skills, he had the idea of enslaving him and serving him, not to mention those greedy forces.
Before Jiang Xiaochuan becomes strong enough, it may not be a good thing if his identity as an alchemist is exposed.
Furthermore, the Huangfu family has such a profound foundation and such a huge influence, but they can't rely on such a "clay kid".
Wanting to escape from the Huangfu family's control within a month is simply a pipe dream.
Thinking of this, Han Song couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly, bowing respectfully and saying: "I worry too much."
Huangfu Jingzhai nodded slightly and said with great interest, "Controlling a person is like taming livestock. You need to be flexible when necessary and tight when necessary. This boy has a strong character. If you force him, the result will be more harm than good."
As he spoke, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, "Even if he really has the ability to rise quickly, I won't give him this opportunity!"
"I want him to submit obediently within the time limit and become the most loyal dog of the Huangfu family!"
.......
Jiang Xiaochuan walked out of the Huangfu family mansion. The cold wind blew on his face, bringing a chill of clarity.
He had come here with the determination to fight to the death, but he had not expected this to be the outcome.
"One month..."
He repeated the deadline in a low voice, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.
These thirty days are shackles, but also his last chance - he must find a way to break the impasse during this period!
After some consideration, Jiang Xiaochuan called Zhuge Mingkong.
Since it is known that the Huangfu family has planted spies in the Zhuge family, notifying Zhuge Mingkong is the top priority.
After briefly telling the other party the general news, Jiang Xiaochuan decisively hung up the phone.
He believed that Zhuge Mingkong was capable of dealing with this hidden danger.
Even if Zhuge Mingkong didn't have a proper response plan for the time being, it was not something he could worry about too much at the moment.
Right now, there are more important things weighing on my mind.
Jiang Xiaochuan boarded the return flight with a heavy heart.
The plane slowly landed. It was almost noon, and the first thing to do now was to refine the elixir.
Except for the Holy Grass, other medicinal materials needed for alchemy are not difficult to find in Jinghai.
After he quickly gathered everyone together, he headed straight for Stone Village without stopping.
He was really unsure about refining the Hunyuan Ningshen Pill, so he had to use that strange alchemy furnace to perhaps increase his chances of success.
Deep in Qianyan Mountain, ancient trees block out the sun.
Jiang Xiaochuan concentrated his mind and calmed his spirit, pinching his fingers to condense the fire...
The sun sets in the west, and the light in the forest becomes dim.
Just as the last ray of skylight disappeared from the mountaintop, a rich aroma of elixir suddenly burst through the furnace cover.
"It's done!"
The fire went out. Jiang Xiaochuan held a pill the size of a longan in his palm, with fine cracks on the surface. He let out a long breath.
Although the appearance is not satisfactory, fortunately the efficacy is not greatly reduced.
After carefully packing up the alchemy supplies, Jiang Xiaochuan hurried back to the mountain village.
It was the time when the villagers were cooking. Although the pockets of the villagers in Shitou Village were quickly filled up, the village also had access to natural gas.
But many villagers are not used to this new thing and still prefer to cook with firewood.
The smell of burning wood was continuously coming out of many chimneys. The smoke with the fragrance of grass and trees slowly permeated the entire village, making Jiang Xiaochuan couldn't help but take a greedy breath.
When he returned to the village committee, Su Yu had already prepared a table of dishes and was waiting quietly in front of the stone table.
The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on her delicate profile, outlining a soft outline.
"Why didn't you tell me you were back?"
Su Yu stood up, with a hint of anger in her beautiful eyes.
She specially changed into her newly bought floral dress today, and pinned the handmade hairpin that Jiang Xiaochuan gave her on the end of her hair.
When Jiang Xiaochuan came back at noon, he saw Su Yu busy, so he did not disturb her, but took the alchemy furnace directly up the mountain.
At this moment, facing the soft complaint in her eyes, Jiang Xiaochuan moved his throat, trying to force a soothing smile, but the corners of his mouth were too heavy to lift at all.
Su Yu frowned sharply and took a few steps forward.
Under the moonlight, Jiang Xiaochuan frowned, and an unfamiliar and cold aura lingered around him.
Su Yu's heart trembled, and she couldn't help but reach out her hand, gently touching his furrowed brows with her fingertips.
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