Not only that.

Recently, Shen Qiang also clearly noticed that because the cultivators of Heshenghe are relatively weak, the demons within Heshenghe have become somewhat unruly. Now, the beautiful girl Kang Luoying from Qingyun Sword Pavilion has temporarily joined Heshenghe.

If someone like Zuo Lianghao joins as well, as the strength of cultivators increases, they will undoubtedly become more restrained.

With this thought in mind, Shen Qiang immediately transmitted a message to Bianyi: "You can, as long as you can persuade him."

Bianyi's eyes flashed with a joyful smile, then he said in a deep voice.

"Chairman, wait! Mr. Zuo carries the magical treasure, the Tomb of Ten Thousand Swords; while it is certainly an exquisite treasure, how to use it and whether you can control it are both unknowns. If you rashly kill him, you might lose more than you gain."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Lianghao immediately looked nervously at Shen Qiang and nodded vigorously: "Yes, yes, the Tomb of Ten Thousand Swords isn't something anyone can use. Without the secret technique, killing me won't do you any good."

Shen Qiang laughed at these words.

With a quick thrust of the small surgical knife in his hand, he avoided the veins and stabbed it into Zuo Lianghao's leg.

Then, amid Zuo Lianghao's cries of pain, Shen Qiang smiled slightly and said, "It's okay if you don't know; even if you're made of iron, I have ways to make you talk."

Seeing this, Bianyi hurriedly said, "Chairman, you also have the ability to control tens of thousands of flying magical treasures. Why harm Mr. Zuo for the Tomb of Ten Thousand Swords? How about sparing him instead? Mr. Zuo would surely repay you."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang laughed: "Spare him? He would use a sword array to shoot at me; that's the only way he can repay me."

Bianyi hastily added: "No, Chairman, a sword control treasure means little to you, and right now, Heshenghe needs people. Why not let Mr. Zuo join us and do some things for us? That would be more useful than killing him."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow and coldly said, "Ridiculous! My sword array is the best in the world; what do I need a useless person like him for?"

Excitedly, Bianyi gave Shen Qiang a thumbs-up, thinking that was an incredibly dominating statement.

Sure enough, upon hearing Shen Qiang's claim that his sword array is unparalleled, Zuo Lianghao immediately became furious: "Shen Qiang, don't be too arrogant. You only know a celestial-level sword array more than me; if you dare not kill me, it won't take long for me to figure out your sword array!"

"Dream on. Why shouldn't I kill you?" Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow.

Bianyi immediately transmitted a message: "Mr. Zuo, as long as there are green hills, there will be firewood to burn. Survive first and keep your Tomb of Ten Thousand Swords. Only then will you have the chance for revenge in the future, so don't anger Shen Qiang. Don't let my efforts to save you be in vain."

These words stunned Zuo Lianghao.

So his gaze cooled down, and he solemnly said, "If I agree to join Heshenghe, will you still have to kill me?"

Hearing this, Shen Qiang laughed inwardly but raised an eyebrow coldly and said, "Are you really willing to join Heshenghe? You must be clear that our only rule is that no one who joins is allowed to betray."

Zuo Lianghao took a deep breath and said, "I understand."

Looking at Zuo Lianghao's suppressed gaze, Shen Qiang said, "But you, first you killed the Young Master of the allied Qingyun Sword Pavilion, then you refused to admit defeat in a one-on-one duel. It's clear you're a fickle person, so I don't believe you won't betray Heshenghe once you join."

Upon hearing this, Bianyi immediately took out a small camcorder, turned on the light, pointed the lens at Zuo Lianghao's face, and asked, "Mr. Zuo, are you voluntarily joining Heshenghe?"

Zuo Lianghao solemnly said, "Yes, I am voluntarily joining Heshenghe."

"You said that if you lost, your life would belong to Shen Qiang, so by doing this, are you fulfilling your promise of keeping your word?" Bianyi asked.

Zuo Lianghao was silent for a full three seconds before saying, "Yes, this is me fulfilling my promise."

Bianyi smiled, glanced at Shen Qiang beside him, then said, "Will you also pledge never to betray Heshenghe?"

After a brief silence, Zuo Lianghao said, "Yes!"

"Will you vow to be loyal to Shen Qiang?" Bianyi continued.

Upon hearing this, Zuo Lianghao's sword-like eyebrows furrowed as he replied sternly, "No, I will never vow loyalty to Shen Qiang. I am joining Heshenghe, and I will work for Heshenghe, but I am not Shen Qiang's personal dog!"

Bianyi smiled and said, "You know, the cultivation world despises those who are unfaithful and unjust. What will happen if you betray Heshenghe in the future?"

Gritting his teeth, Zuo Lianghao solemnly said, "Five Thunders Bombarding, enough!"

Shen Qiang laughed.

At this moment, Bianyi's eyes moved, and he said, "You just said you wouldn't vow loyalty to Shen Qiang. How can we be sure you genuinely want to join? After all, there are only two directors in Heshenghe: Shen Qiang and Shen Bian."

"I choose to follow Shen Bian," Zuo Lianghao said without hesitation.

Bianyi smiled.

Shen Qiang rolled his eyes at him.

At this time, Shen Qiang heard Bianyi's voice transmission: "Quickly poison him, or else I won't feel safe with this two-faced, slippery guy around me."

Shen Qiang was astonished, then speechless.

Indeed, in terms of cunning and treachery, no one could match Bianyi. While pretending to be a good guy in front of Zuo Lianghao, he urged Shen Qiang to poison Zuo Lianghao.

It's quite normal.

Because Bianyi can't possibly beat Zuo Lianghao.

If Zuo Lianghao were to rebel.

The first to die would surely be Bianyi, who is closest to Zuo Lianghao.

So without thinking, Shen Qiang activated the Plague Source.

A moment later.

Just after finishing the recording, Zuo Lianghao suddenly turned pale and fell to the ground with a thud. Then, as if a pair of large hands gripped his throat, he found it impossible to breathe.

At this moment, Shen Qiang stood proudly and calmly said, "Zuo Lianghao, I know your purpose in joining Heshenghe now is merely to survive. If one day, you feel capable and qualified to overturn the situation, you will certainly betray us."

"I am a doctor and an alchemist. Poisoning is my specialty and my strongest point, so I just poisoned you with the strongest coronavirus. After its onset, within a minute or two, you will die of respiratory failure."

"No one can save you, not a doctor nor an alchemist, so I earnestly remind you."

"I will administer the antidote to you once a month."

"If I die, you can live for at most one month."

"If I'm unhappy and want to kill you, I can activate these viruses at any time. So, behave well, and I hope you enjoy your time in Heshenghe."

With that said, Shen Qiang proudly turned and released some antibodies to partially counteract the coronavirus in Zuo Lianghao, then left with the women, leaving behind Zuo Lianghao lying on the ground gasping and an excited Bianyi.

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