A RECORD OF A MORTAL'S JOURNEY TO IMMORTALITY

Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Chapter 31: Insect Corpse Pill

Han Li felt numbed as fear, regret, and helplessness filled his heart. Despite trying to delay the inevitable, he was still unable to figure out how to extricate himself from this predicament, and as a result, he grew panicked.

He was, after all, still very young unable to win against Doctor Mo's vast years of experience in Jiang Hu. Doctor Mo could most likely counter any cunning and ruthless method that Han Li came up with. Feeling as exposed as a paper tiger, Han Li started sweating profusely.

Doctor Mo took note of the myriad expressions that flashed past Han Li's face and was immensely satisfied with the pressure he caused. From his experiences, only when one was unsettled and confused would it be easier to extract the truth.

"You really think that I was delaying my cultivation on purpose?" Han Li was surprised that Doctor Mo came to this conclusion.

"Obviously. It's already been two years and yet you weren't able to reach the fourth layer? You really think I can't read what you're thinking? In the past, you only spent 3 years reaching the first three layers so even if the fourth layer was difficult to cultivate without the aid of spiritual herbs, it would impossible for you to have no progress in your cultivation," Doctor Mo explained as his eyebrows arched up, emitting a killing intent. It was as if all the dissatisfaction that he ever felt was bubbling out to the surface today.

"Seems like no matter how I try to explain, Doctor Mo will never believe me." Han Li smiled bitterly. Never would he have thought that because trying to hide the progress of his cultivation would lead him into a deeper hole filled with Doctor Mo's endless suspicion. He really kicked the stone on which he had placed himself.

(TL: "kicking the stone on which he had placed himself" = digging your own grave)

"Enough! I have no wish to listen to any more of your bullsh*t. I shall give you one more year. Do you think you will be able to reach the fourth layer by then?" Doctor Mo coldly laughed as he stare icily at Han Li, waiting for his answer with a serious expression on his face.

Han Li's mind was very clear. He knew his answer would not only affect Doctor Mo's life but also his own survival.

"I should be very clear that there is no way I will be able to say no. Come, unlock my acupoints." Han Li relaxed as he accepted the inevitable.

After Doctor Mo heard his words, his face recovered slightly as praise reflected in his eyes. However, he did not unlock Han Li's acupoint immediately. Instead, he took out a exquisitely carved seal boxed from within his robes.

"I can't be assured by your words alone. What would happen if you say one thing but do another; if you refuse to put invest any effort in your cultivation, there would not be any difference from now. Because my own life is at stake, I have to add another layer of insurance," stated Doctor Mo in an icy tone.

Before opening Han Li's acupoints, Doctor Mo had to take extra measures to ensure his success. He cautiously unsealed the box, removed a white pill and placed the pill in the center before unsealing Han Li's acupoint. Before Han Li could move, Doctor Mo already placed the white pill in front of him.

"You are an intelligent person. There is no need for me to waste time talking too much, you should know what to do." Doctor Mo looked at him, harboring malicious intents in his heart.

Han Li moved his numbed limbs about, and without saying anything, he took the white pill out from the box. In front of Doctor Mo, Han Li immediately placed the white pill inside his mouth and swallowed it, unwilling to show any signs of weaknesses.