Chapter 8: The Wedding Dress

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Staring at Chen Tiansheng, who wore a radiant smile and appeared completely untroubled, Fang Chenghu felt an overwhelming sense of confusion.

Just moments ago, he had clearly seen Chen Tiansheng teetering on the brink of death, his breath weak and fading. Such a state was not something an ordinary person could fake, especially not for such a prolonged period without revealing a single flaw. Even the most skilled performers from the Color Gate would struggle to pull off such a deception.

Could it be a last flicker of life?

Haha, I must truly be favored by heaven. Just as I was hoping this kid might be healthy, he actually is. This means I can finally find some pain-relieving herbs for myself!

With this thought, Fang Chenghu spoke up, “Boy, go into the mountains and gather some black medicine and salvia root—anything that can relieve pain.”

Hearing this, Chen Tiansheng furrowed his brows in puzzlement but regarded Fang Chenghu with an amused interest.

Seeing his expression, Fang Chenghu scowled in irritation, clutching his aching stomach while angrily shouting, “Are you deaf? Didn’t you hear me? If you don’t go, I’ll kill you!”

With life and death at stake, he had no patience left for mercy.

Though his body was weakened and he couldn’t channel his energy, he still had enough strength to kill a mortal. He was certain Chen Tiansheng wouldn’t dare defy him; it was probably just that the kid was experiencing the brief resurgence of life and couldn’t think straight. After a stern scolding, he would come to his senses and obediently follow orders.

However, Chen Tiansheng remained seated, looking at Fang Chenghu with a mocking gaze and said, “I’m young and not deaf. You spoke so loudly—who couldn’t hear it?”

“You heard me but still don’t move, you little bastard!” Fang Chenghu roared fiercely, his face twisted with rage. “Watch your gaze! Keep looking at me like that, and I’ll gouge out your eyes, you trash!”

Chen Tiansheng chuckled, tugging at his ear, and said with a smirk, “I thought you were smart, but you’re just a fool. You’re clearly being played by me, yet you act all high and mighty, waving your hands like a boss. It’s surprising you’ve survived so long in the martial world.”

Played?

Fang Chenghu narrowed his eyes, observing Chen Tiansheng’s demeanor, which hardly seemed like an act. Suddenly, he realized the truth but refused to believe this kid could pull off such an elaborate ruse to deceive him for three days straight. Besides, Chen Tiansheng wouldn’t have the ability to poison him. Most likely, the kid was overconfident and trying to confuse his mind with words.

The thought just struck him when Fang Chenghu gripped the Dragon-Phoenix Broadsword and suddenly exerted force, swinging a heavy slash toward Chen Tiansheng without warning.

Though not at full strength, this strike was enough to kill an ordinary mortal. Chen Tiansheng sat there; even if he reacted, there was no way his mortal body could dodge. This slash would surely end his life.

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