3: Blood spurting out, poisoned

Bang!

With a dull thud, Lu Fengming’s body was violently slammed onto the ground, like a tattered sack.

Cough, cough, cough…

A series of coughs escaped Lu Fengming as he clutched his chest, struggling to his feet.

He looked utterly disheveled, yet seemed completely unharmed.

At this moment, Lu Fengming glanced at Lai Fu’s health bar in his field of vision.

It had gone from 100% to 99%.

It seemed Lai Fu had blocked the damage for him.

However, it also seemed that the damage wasn't enough.

It had only caused Lai Fu such a tiny bit of trouble.

"Did you not eat? That kick just now didn't hurt at all. Give me another fierce one!"

Lu Fengming patted his chest, a wide grin on his face.

"What? He's fine?"

A glint of surprise flashed in Wang Ergou’s eyes.

As a cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refinement, his seemingly casual kick just now had actually channeled a considerable amount of spiritual energy.

A good-for-nothing like Lu Fengming, who had no cultivation, should have been kicked to death.

"You're a strange one, kid, but what does it matter how strange you are?"

"Go to hell!"

As Wang Ergou spoke, a dazzling light flickered in his hand, and he swiftly slapped Lu Fengming’s chest.

Just like before.

Lu Fengming’s body was sent flying dozens of meters away, like a tattered sack.

Just as Lu Fengming was being beaten, the madam saw everyone pointing and whispering, then looked at Lai Fu sitting on her, her face flushed with shyness.

"Master Lai, I've always sold my art, not my body. Even if you want to, you should find a private room, not do it in broad daylight."

"Sell your sister! Does this old man need you to sell…"

Lai Fu’s face was ashen.

Could he, the dignified Lu Family Steward, possibly fancy this old, faded madam?

And what about going to a private room to sell? It was simply an insult to Lai Fu’s character.

However, no sooner had he spoken than that intense impact hit him again.

Lai Fu’s entire body seemed to be struck by something, flying rapidly into the air.

Before he could react, he quickly fell back down.

Rumble!

Another dull thud sounded.

Lai Fu’s body and the madam once again made intimate contact, kicking up a cloud of dust that obscured everyone’s vision.

A moment later, the dust settled.

The ground where Lai Fu and the madam lay was already a deep crater.

Severely injured!

The madam was directly crushed by Lai Fu, spitting blood and suffering severe injuries.

Lai Fu was also in a bad state, feeling as if his body was about to fall apart.

Especially his chest, there was a burning pain.

"What the hell is Lai Fu doing?"

"Is he trying to perform a five-limbed prostration for all of us?"

"What a brilliant move! As expected of the Lu Family Steward, always so flashy."

"This move is good, but it's a bit painful and hard to get in."

…

With Lai Fu’s performance, Cuihong House was already packed.

The young masters who came for pleasure all came out, quietly enjoying Lai Fu and the madam’s great battle.

Lai Fu’s face was already completely ashen.

What exactly was going on?

…

"Ah!"

A pig-like scream echoed.

Upon closer inspection, it was not difficult to see that between Lai Fu’s legs, a patch of crimson blood continuously flowed downwards.

He was cut!

He was actually cut in broad daylight.

Could it be that Lai Fu’s performance was too earth-shattering, attracting the attention of some powerful figures?

Perhaps the other party couldn't stand it, so they attacked from afar, cutting off Lai Fu’s tool for committing the 'crime'.

Before these people could react, Lai Fu’s screams came one after another.

Numerous bruises and wounds appeared on his body, and he was beaten all over, covered in injuries.

He lay on the ground, barely clinging to life.

…

Gazing at the retreating figures of Wang Xiao’er and the other two, Lu Fengming slowly opened his eyes.

These three young men were still ruthless and merciless.

How painful it was for him.

Lu Fengming silently mourned for Lai Fu for three seconds in his heart.

Lai Fu’s health bar had dropped from the previous 99% to 21%.

He estimated that if they continued fighting, they would kill him.

Lu Fengming only pretended to be dead then, allowing Lai Fu to escape a calamity.

Who would believe that Lu Fengming was actually a bleeding heart, worrying about the lives of his enemies?

"No, although the Side Effect Transfer System can transfer all side effects for me, it cannot help me improve my strength."

"I can't possibly always find Lai Fu to take a beating for me, can I?"

Lu Fengming stroked his chin, lost in thought.

The most urgent task at hand was still to improve his strength.

…

Ten days later, Xuancheng.

Lingbao Pavilion.

This was the largest pill shop in Xuancheng.

"Boss, give me three Blood Boiling Pills."

Blood Boiling Pill: A third-grade pill, capable of forcibly boosting vital energy and blood, helping to improve bone structure and enhance strength.

Side effects: It will cause vital energy and blood to flow in reverse, resulting in severe injuries in mild cases, and complete loss of cultivation in severe cases.

Because its side effects were too great, it was also known as the most useless pill.

Holding the pills, Lu Fengming tentatively took one.

The side effects of the Blood Boiling Pill were too great, and Lu Fengming was worried that if he took them all, he would directly kill Lai Fu, which wouldn't be fun.

Alright!

He was being a bleeding heart again, always considering the lives of his enemies.

…

At the same time.

Lu Family.

Lu Ming, the Lu Family’s Head Steward, was questioning Lai Fu.

"You said you were attacked for no reason, and you don't even know how your 'root' broke."

Lu Ming’s brows were tightly furrowed.

Lai Fu’s battle with the madam at Cuihong House, which left him exhausted, had already made him famous.

He had lost face terribly, and even brought shame upon the entire Lu Family.

After the Lu Family Head learned of this, he was furious.

He specifically dispatched Lu Ming to investigate the matter.

"Head Steward, I don’t know what happened either. I feel like some powerful figure is framing me."

Lai Fu’s face was drawn.

Being bullied for no reason, losing his dignity as a man, and becoming the laughingstock of everyone—Lai Fu felt like dying.

A powerful figure targeting Lai Fu?

This thought arose in Lu Ming’s mind, then he immediately dismissed it.

Lai Fu was just the Lu Family Steward.

What powerful figure would prank him for no reason?

Even if they were targeting the Lu Family, they wouldn't bother with Lai Fu.

Just as Lu Ming was about to ask more questions, Lai Fu suddenly felt a surge of heat within his body.

Even his blood became scalding hot.

He felt as if his entire being was about to explode.

"What exactly is happening to you?"

Lu Ming was greatly alarmed. He was just about to check Lai Fu’s injuries.

The other party, like a fountain, was gushing blood from countless openings all over his body.

Lu Ming’s face turned ashen.

He was already splattered with blood all over.

Not only that, but even his mouth was filled with a large gulp, leaving a mouthful of bloody taste.

"Head Steward, I don’t know what’s happening."

"I’ve been poisoned! I’ve been poisoned!"

"Save me, quickly save me!"

Lai Fu’s face was pale, his voice growing weaker, and he collapsed limply to the ground.

Poisoned.

Lu Ming’s expression changed drastically, and he began to cough dryly.

He had just had Lai Fu’s blood sprayed into his mouth.

If it was truly poisonous, then it would be troublesome.

"Quick, first take the Guiyuan Pill and Antidote Pill to stabilize your vital energy and blood."