hsntnovel Chapter 2342 3 Corpse Brain Pill
Chapter 2342 3 Corpse Brain Pill
Li Shen’s idea was very simple, if he could conquer a local here and make him loyal to him.
This will be of great benefit to his development in the Northwest.
But Li Shen is not a fool. It is impossible for him to believe someone based on just a few words. Wang Wencheng is Wang Hongfu's cousin. He is unreliable, let alone these foreigners.
If you can be bribed by your own wealth today, you can be bribed by others tomorrow.
"Your Majesty, Prince Ji, I, Qu Zhiqing, swear to the gods that I will be loyal to Your Majesty, Prince Ji, for the rest of my life and will never betray you.
If I break my oath, I will be doomed to eternal damnation, my soul roasted in the flames of the devil, and I will never be embraced by the gods."
Qu Zhiqing made a prayer-like gesture and took a vow.
Most of the people in Gaochang Kingdom believed in Buddhism, but they themselves originally believed in the gods of Tianshan.
They have always relied on the melted snow from the Tianshan Mountains for survival. It can be said that the Tianshan Mountains allowed them to have this land and also fed these people.
Royal families like them still retain their faith in the Tianshan God.
But Li Shen didn't believe in oaths. Swearing at people didn't hurt, and swearing didn't work. These were all things Li Shen had played with in the past.
"Qu Zhiqing, this is not enough. The gods are your gods, and I do not believe in them.
This king needs you to move your family to Chang'an City as hostages.
Are you willing? "
Li Shen looked at Qu Zhiqing. This was the most primitive method, hostages.
This was also the first solution Li Shen thought of, to move Qu Zhiqing's family to Chang'an City, so that Qu Zhiqing would have some concerns.
"I am willing. This is a gift from His Royal Highness Prince Ji, allowing my family to move to Chang'an City and enjoy wealth and prosperity."
Unexpectedly, Qu Zhiqing agreed without even thinking about it, which was a little beyond Li Shen's expectations.
I couldn't help but wonder in my heart, could it be that Qu Zhiqing has a bad relationship with his family, so he wants to get away from his original family as soon as possible?
"Have you thought it through? By then you will be thousands of miles apart, and it won't be easy to meet." Li Shen asked solemnly.
"Your Highness, Prince Ji, I have made up my mind. When I truly gain your trust, Prince Ji will definitely send them back to me."
Qu Zhiqing said seriously.
"Aren't you afraid that they won't have a good life in Chang'an City?" This time it was Li Shen's turn to hesitate.
Isn't it too quick for Qu Zhiqing to agree? That's his family.
"I believe that His Royal Highness Prince Ji will not make things difficult for them." Qu Zhiqing was full of confidence.
“Well, you are right. Don’t worry, I will find a large house for them in the manor and send half of your salary to them every month.
Guarantee that they can live in Chang'an with no worries about food and clothing, and live in prosperity and wealth."
Li Shen was still able to do this. He would not make things difficult for the family of one of his subordinates, and his surname was not Cao.
"Thank you, Your Highness Prince Ji." Qu Zhiqing hurriedly saluted.
"Don't rush to thank me yet. This is not enough to convince me. Shitou, bring me the medicine."
Shitou was stunned at first after hearing this, but when he saw King Ji wink at him, he immediately understood and took out a porcelain bottle from a box.
"Qu Zhiqing, the substance in this bottle is called Sanshi Brain Pills. It won't have any effect on you after swallowing it.
However, you need to take an antidote on the Ghost Festival every year.
If you don't take it in time, the sleeping corpse worms in the Three Corpses Brain Pill will break out of their shells and enter your brain to eat it.
They will suffer the pain of having their brains eaten every day until after 49 days, when they turn into a walking corpse that looks like a ghost or a demon.
If you really want to become my disciple, then take this pill to show your sincerity.
If you are afraid and unwilling, I will not make things difficult for you. You can just turn around and leave, and I can pretend that I didn't say anything.
You make your own choice.”
After Li Shen finished speaking, he stopped looking at Qu Zhiqing and picked up the tea to taste it slowly.
Qu Zhiqing was torn between his conscience and his desires at this moment, as there were actually brain-eating bugs.
As the name suggests, this is made from corpses, otherwise why would there be corpse worms in it.
Prince Ji wanted him to submit completely and to be completely controlled.
After a while, Li Shen saw that Qu Zhiqing was still thinking, and could not help but waved his hand:
"Since you can't decide, then go back and think about it. Once you have thought it through, come back to me."
"Your Highness Prince Ji, I have considered it carefully and am willing to take this medicine."
As soon as Li Shen finished speaking, Qu Zhiqing looked up and said, with a decisive look on his face.
It doesn't matter whether you die early or late, you will die anyway. By doing this, you can still have a chance of survival.
"Okay, give him the medicine." Li Shen nodded after hearing this.
Shitou poured out a pill from the porcelain bottle, which was as big as a pigeon egg.
"Swallow it, don't chew it."
Swallow it? Seeing such a large pill, Qu Zhiqing began to hesitate again.
Can you swallow something this big? Don't let yourself choke to death.
He looked up at the stone and wanted to ask if there was a smaller one. Would this one be too big?
Shi Tou placed the pill in Qu Zhiqing's hand and poured him a glass of water.
Feeling Li Shen's gaze, Qu Zhiqing had no choice. He closed his eyes and threw the pill into his mouth, then took the water handed to him by the stone, took a sip, and swallowed it with his head raised.
But when swallowing it, his expression was a little complicated and it looked a little difficult.
Li Shen grinned when he saw this scene.
"Thank you, Your Highness Prince Ji, for the medicine." In order to show that he had swallowed it, he opened his mouth wide to show Shi Tou.
"Very good, from now on you will be my confidant and be responsible for guarding the workshop here.
You don't have to obey anyone's orders. If you have anything to report, just report it to me directly.
In the future, if Prince Ji's Mansion sends a chief manager, he will be of the same level as you, and you only need to assist in protection.
In the future, if I feel that you are truly loyal, I will naturally plan to completely remove this medicine. During this period, I will send you a dose of antidote before the Ghost Festival to temporarily delay the onset of the disease.
This king is not targeting you. All of my confidants have taken this medicine. It all depends on your performance in the future."
In order to comfort Qu Zhiqing, Li Shen began to paint a rosy picture for him, which is something Li Shen is good at.
"Thank you, His Highness Prince Ji."
No matter what, he is now Prince Ji's confidant, which is what many people dream of.
Although he had taken this brain-eating poison, as long as he remained loyal, King Ji would not kill him.
"You go out first, I will go later."
"Yes." Qu Zhiqing saluted and stood up to leave. He had achieved his wish today, but the process was a bit tortuous.
At least he won't die now.
After Qu Zhiqing was pushed out, Li Shen stretched out his hand and Shi Tou quickly handed the porcelain bottle to Li Shen.
Li Shen poured out one and threw it into his mouth without hesitation.
"How did he manage to swallow this? He's a real talent."
After trying it for a while, he finally started chewing it.
(If no one helps me reach the sky, I can’t reach the sky by myself)