The Capital's Dragon Doctor

"If you don't take the second antidote in a month, the poison will flare up again."

Just as the murderous intent in the young woman's eyes reached its peak, Lin Feng seemed to suddenly recall something and added the sentence casually.

THUD!

At that moment, the young woman could no longer remain standing. She collapsed to the ground, her beautiful face instantly turning deathly pale and her eyes losing their light.

Her body trembled slightly, revealing the panic and despair in her heart.

"I gave you an opportunity. Don't waste the antidote."

Lin Feng turned to look at the young woman collapsed on the ground. "Well," he said coolly, "I should be going."

"Wait."

The young woman quickly called out to him. Lin Feng paused for a moment but didn't turn around. He continued walking, waiting for her to completely break down.

"Please... save me!"

The young woman struggled to speak. Under the threat of death, her pride finally shattered.

'I thought I wasn't afraid to die, but now that I know my body only has a month left... I finally understand. People really are afraid of death!'

"Heh, save you?"

Lin Feng stopped walking, but he didn't turn around. He just sneered and said coolly, "And why should I?"

"If you save me, I can tell you all the secrets of Blood Robe Tower, including their exact location!"

The young woman was silent for a long moment before finally looking up at Lin Feng. Her gaze was fervent, like someone clutching their last straw, and her expression was pleading as she spoke.

Lin Feng kept his hands clasped behind his back, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Sorry," he said indifferently, "I have no need for that information."

"Why? Then... then what do you want!"

'She clenched her slender fingers, unable to understand. She had offered the secrets of Blood Robe Tower as a bargaining chip, so why did Lin Feng still look so unconcerned, so utterly dismissive?'

"Because you're too weak. So weak I can't even be bothered with you."

Lin Feng shook his head. He was telling the truth. After all, she couldn't even defeat him, a Late Stage of Innate Martial Artist, despite being at the Peak of Late Stage Innate herself.

'What right did trash like her have to interest him?'

"Am I too weak?"

Hearing Lin Feng's ruthless assessment, the young woman froze for a moment before giving a bitter smile, the rims of her eyes turning red.

'So in his eyes, I'm truly worthless!'

She slowly closed her eyes as tears trickled down from the corners. But she didn't sob; she was fighting to suppress her grief, refusing to lose her composure in front of Lin Feng.

"You say I'm weak, but what makes you so much better?"

She opened her eyes, her gaze fixed icily on Lin Feng. She slowly drew her sword, pointed it at her own heart, and said coldly, "Since it's come to this, I don't blame you for my defeat!"

"I'd rather die than be worthless!"

Having failed to get the antidote from Lin Feng, she could no longer endure it. She chose to kill herself.

'After all, waiting for death is the hardest part!'

With that, she thrust the longsword toward her heart, ready to die on the spot.

However, in the nick of time, Lin Feng shot out his hand. His fingers formed a claw, closing around the young woman's slender throat.

The next moment, Lin Feng applied a bit of pressure, and the young woman was forced uncontrollably to her knees before him, her long, shapely legs bent as she knelt on the ground.

Lin Feng, in turn, pinned the young woman against a large tree, bringing them so close they were almost touching.

Furthermore, because she was kneeling, the tip of Lin Feng's nose brushed against her soft, rosy cheek. A delicate fragrance wafted over him, an intoxicating scent. It was a unique aroma, one that made him want to have a taste.

"Giving up on life just like that?"

"I was going to give you a chance to live. Do you want it or not?"

A sly grin touched Lin Feng's lips. 'He had been waiting for this exact moment!'

'This young woman may look fragile, but she's an Ancient Martial Artist. Her physical conditioning is undeniable. And most importantly, as a woman, she's exactly the kind of talent Yang Chen needs right now.'

'That's why Lin Feng decided to take a gamble. There was no guarantee an opportunity like this would come again, so he had to take the risk!'

"You... what are you saying...? *Cough*..."

Hearing his words, the young woman, who had been about to struggle, froze. She stared blankly at the night sky, completely stunned.

'For someone like me, who only knows how to kill and has little experience with the complexities of people, Lin Feng's games are just too much.'

'She felt like Lin Feng was going to drive her mad.'

"I can let you live, but I have a condition."

"First, take me to the girl you've tied up. After that, you will be her personal bodyguard."

"If you can do this, not only will I guarantee your life, I can even help your strength reach the next level!"

Lin Feng slowly laid out his plan, a faint smile on his lips.

'This was his gamble!'

'A personal bodyguard for Su Yanxue, one at the Peak of Late Stage Innate!'

'Lin Feng felt his idea was absolutely perfect.'

'This girl reached the Peak of Late Stage Innate at such a young age, and her assassination skills are incredibly advanced.'

'With her strength and talent, any faction would treat her as a top priority for cultivation. Reaching the Grandmaster Realm in the future should be no problem for her.'

'Lin Feng couldn't just let a diamond in the rough like her go to waste.'

'That's why Lin Feng chose this method to subdue her!'

"You want me to be your woman's personal guard?"

Hearing Lin Feng's words, the young woman's pretty eyes went wide, a spark of something called hope igniting within them.

"What? You're not willing?"

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. "Then I'm leaving," he said coolly. "Don't follow me."

"I agree!"

After a moment's hesitation, the young woman gritted her teeth. She didn't want to die. Even more, she didn't want to become worthless!

"Then let's get a move on."

Lin Feng released his grip on her neck, letting her stand. Then he shot her an indifferent glance.

"Mm!"

The young woman fiercely wiped the tears from her cheeks and picked up her sword, her mind in a daze.

'One second she was trying to figure out how to kill Lin Feng, and the next she was supposed to become his woman's personal bodyguard?'

'Her mind was a chaotic mess. Her heart was in turmoil. She had no idea what to do.'

Seeing her state, Lin Feng didn't press her. He simply waited quietly for her to process everything.

'He believed she would make the smart choice.'

After a long moment, the young woman slowly exhaled. She stood up straight, gave a solemn nod, and said, "I agree. But you have to promise me one thing!"

"Hm? I'm already letting you live. You want to add conditions?" Lin Feng asked.

"You must help me reach the Grandmaster Realm!"