I Can Strengthen Infinitely-Chapter 186 - 152: Subduing a Minion Instantly (Part 2)

As soon as he finished speaking, his face was covered in cold sweat.

Although Qin Yuesheng hadn’t yet made a move, the naked, unveiled intent to kill was enough to make him feel as if he had fallen into an icy cave, or as if a cold blade was against his neck.

Any slight movement, and he would die!

"The killing intent, huh." Qin Yuesheng touched his chin, realizing that his swift power growth led to the neglect of many things. Things that others learn gradually through slow progress were overlooked by him because of his rapid advancement.

For example, how to restrain and hide his killing intent.

"As long as you don’t take my life, I’m willing to hand over everything, just grant me a chance to live. I will follow you unconditionally in the future."

Fang Haijiao’s sudden surrender took Qin Yuesheng by surprise. He thought that as a gang leader, Fang Haijiao would resist rather than capitulate so quickly.

Qin Yuesheng initially planned to destroy the Flood Dragon Gang tonight, but seeing Fang Haijiao’s sudden submission, a new idea immediately sprang to mind.

In the martial world, there are many actions one cannot do personally.

Doing them stains your reputation, not doing them leaves troublesome loose ends.

And at such times, you need ’black hands’ to do the work.

"The Flood Dragon Gang is backed by the Twelve Linked Rings, right?" Qin Yuesheng asked.

"Yes."

"What is your position within the Twelve Linked Rings?"

Fang Haijiao smiled bitterly, "It means nothing, slightly above the ordinary members, but still not catching the eye of the higher-ups."

Qin Yuesheng jabbed with his finger, instantly piercing a blood hole into Fang Haijiao’s shoulder.

Faced with Qin Yuesheng’s overwhelming presence, even though injured, Fang Haijiao dared not move, much less resist.

He knew clearly he was no match for Qin Yuesheng. Resistance meant certain death, but from the fact Qin Yuesheng was willing to talk, if he didn’t resist, there might be a sliver of hope.

"External muscle forging?" Qin Yuesheng continued.

"Yes, for many years."

"If you want to live, follow me from now on. If you behave, I might even get you an Internal Cultivation Methods book and let you lead the Twelve Linked Rings."

Without hesitation, Fang Haijiao kneeled on one knee, "Your subordinate Fang Haijiao, greets the Gang Leader."

"Gang Leader is too common, just call me Young Master." Qin Yuesheng sat down on a nearby chair, "I need you to do something for me."

"Please tell me, Young Master, I will do my utmost."

Despite Fang Haijiao’s earnest words, Qin Yuesheng still considered him an outsider. After all, having a temporary turncoat means you can’t expect loyalty; he could easily switch sides at the first opportunity.

Therefore, Qin Yuesheng just intended to use Fang Haijiao like a tool among his ranks.

"Today, have your men disguise themselves and guard the north gate of Cyan Yang City as commoners. Anyone dressed well and appearing to be a Martial Artist must be watched closely. Do not alarm them, and don’t let them out of sight. Can you do that?" Qin Yuesheng glanced at Fang Haijiao.

Fang Haijiao replied decisively, "I can!"

"Then do well, show me your capability. Take this Poison Pill now, and I’ll bring you an Antitoxic Pill each month." Qin Yuesheng tossed a brown pill into Fang Haijiao’s hands.

Looking at the ’Poison Pill,’ Fang Haijiao hesitated.

Once ingested, it meant being under the control of this masked person forever, and having to obey him unconditionally from now on. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

It would mean his life lay in Qin Yuesheng’s hands.

Yet he had no choice — living was better than dying tonight. Fang Haijiao felt he hadn’t enjoyed enough good days, so he certainly didn’t wish to die so easily. Hence, right in front of Qin Yuesheng, he swallowed the Poison Pill.

Swoosh!

The next moment, Qin Yuesheng vanished from sight, leaving no trace in the room.

"This man’s strength is unfathomable. I made the right choice." Fang Haijiao covered his wounded shoulder and stood up.

As the Poison Pill melted instantly in his mouth, he had no chance to spit it out.

From now on, he must dutifully work for Qin Yuesheng.

"Such power, who could he possibly be, and why would he come to me?" Fang Haijiao pondered in confusion, applying Golden Wound Medicine to his injury.

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Through the night of Cyan Yang City, Qin Yuesheng leaped across rooftops, moving swiftly like a phantom. If anyone caught sight of him, they might’ve thought they encountered something supernatural.

Removing the golden mask, a satisfied smile spread across Qin Yuesheng’s face.

He didn’t have any Poison Pill—it was just a Clear Heart Pill for tranquility. Although Fang Haijiao submitted to his power, there was no assurance he would focus on the task. Qin Yuesheng had used the fake Poison Pill as a means to fool him.

"Gold and Silver Pavilion, wealthy and resourceful, may send Inner Power Realm experts to investigate after receiving the secret message from Heaven’s Pigeon. My Third Layer of the Internal Power Realm might not be sufficient. Seems I need to find more All-Purpose Essence to strengthen and enhance my power further."