Age of Evolution

Chapter 864: Chapter 867 Major Turnaround_1

Upon hearing Li Nian’s words, Lin Zhen was momentarily stunned.

“What did you say, boss Li?”

Li Nian gritted his teeth and said, “I made myself very clear, I want to test it myself. I suspect that you were tipped off about this, that you bought these two death row prisoners and have tampered with the process!”

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhen burst into laughter. “Are you insane? YOU brought the death row prisoners. How could I have interfered?”

“Hard to say, nothing is foolproof. You might have gotten the news beforehand, and then given the prisoners some kind of drug to keep their spirits intact and their souls from dispersing. Mixing drugs externally and internally can produce miraculous results; there are such drugs recorded in the Ancient Alchemy Recipe that can feign resurrection.”

Though Li Nian’s assertion wasn’t very credible, It did stir up some ripples among the crowd. Leading the rhythms of the atmosphere, the people following Li Nian intended to smear Lin Zhen. Still, there were bound to be some naive individuals who would harbor suspicions.

Despite the slight commotion, Lin Zhen waved his hand dismissively, “Enough is enough, I am not going along with your plan. I’ve already proven myself once, I won’t have your doubts cause another incident!”

Li Nian did not back down, “Lin Zhen, could it be that you’re feeling guilty? If you are innocent, why are you afraid to let me test? I’m not planning on defaulting on my payment. If you don’t oblige, that will be proof enough of your guilt!”

“How will I get my money if you die? Those 800 million?” Lin Zhen seemed to be getting angry, too.

“I can pay in advance. 800 million, in addition to the 10 million for the elixir. But you must agree to a condition. If you can’t revive me, you must return all this money to my son. You must also pay him an additional 800 million and surrender your pharmacy, your elixir recipes, and everything else, because you are nothing but a despicable fraudster!”

The crowd began to stir. If the elixir does resurrect the dead, why is Lin Zhen so reluctant to accept the challenge?

Ultimately, Lin Zhen nodded in agreement. Li Nian had pushed him into a corner – his refusal would only raise more doubts, which was not what Lin Zhen wanted.

Li Nian once again paid 10 million, and Lin Zhen gave him the final elixir.

Then Li Nian transferred another 800 million to Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen now had 1.53 billion in his account!

This considerable sum could accomplish many big things and could provide a carefree life in Tianfang City for ten thousand years!

Even a hundred thousand years!

However, the final bet of the day was the most important event. If Lin Zhen failed to revive Li Nian, he would lose everything. He would also owe an additional 800 million.

If that were to happen, Lin Zhen couldn’t repay the debt with all his assets, nor could he continue his career as an alchemist, which would be a disaster.

The news had already caused a stir on the internet, with many people expressing their interest in coming to Tianfang City’s Golden Pill Ffang to buy the Nine Revolution Golden Pill from Saint Master Lin Zhen.

Who wouldn’t want an extra life!

However, with this dramatic turn of events, people began to cool down.

Getting to Tianfang City would take more than a day or two, so they had to take their time and observe the situation.

Seeing Li Nian’s determination, Lin Zhen finally nodded, “Alright.”

Li Nian took a deep breath, took out his knife again, and told his subordinates, “After I die, feed me the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill to see if I can be resurrected.”

His subordinates quickly agreed, holding the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, ready at any time.

At this time, Kressman, standing on the side, said, “Hey, who can tell if this is really your avatar? If you’re just an avatar, which in itself has no life, no elixir would be able to resurrect you.”

Many people murmured in agreement, casting doubtful glances at Li Nian.

This might be a possibility. If he were using an avatar to fake his death, no one could resurrect him.

Before Li Nian could reply, Lin Zhen waved his hand, “There’s no need to verify. I can tell whether it’s an avatar or not.”

Lin Zhen had experience with avatars for many years. He knew very well whether it’s an avatar or not. The Li Nian before him was undoubtedly real, but…

A hint of a smile appeared on Lin Zhen’s face: “You can begin now.”

Li Nian glanced suspiciously at the confident Lin Zhen, but thinking of his meticulous plan, he gritted his teeth and violently stabbed himself in the heart!

As blood spurted out, Li Nian’s body wilted and collapsed on the spot.

After convulsing on the floor for a few moments, Li Nian had finally stopped breathing.

Following his example, one of his subordinates turned to those around them, saying, “Anybody want to verify if he’s really dead?”

The onlookers shook their head, everyone could tell death when they saw it.

Li Nian’s subordinate pried open his mouth and fed the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill before it quickly dissolved and disappeared into his stomach.

However, this time, the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill didn’t have its usual effect!

Li Nian’s body remained lifeless, lying stiffly with no sign of resurrection.

After feeling around for a pulse and checking for signs of life for a little while, Li Nian’s subordinate suddenly raised his head and pointed at Lin Zhen, “Fraud! This elixir is a fake! My master is dead! You will pay with your life!”

This shout immediately set off a chain reaction. The people who had accompanied Li Nian all exploded in outrage.

Some cursed, some used violence, and some even started to smash up Lin Zhen’s Golden Pill Ffang.

“Demolish it! Tear down this fraud of a store!”

“Daring to impersonate a Saint-Level Alchemist without the required talents, such a person doesn’t deserve to have a pharmacy in Tianfang City, drive him out!”

“Such a swindler, even going so far as to orchestrate a sham with a Death Row Prisoner, thinking that everyone in the world is a fool!”

“Arrest him to face the authorities!”

“Right! But before that, let him cough up all he’s got!”

Those who came to watch the ruckus had also retreated quite a distance, leaving them space. If Lin Zhen’s store was indeed illicit, then tearing it down was a free service.

The entire Golden Pill Ffang immediately turned into a noisy mess, the scene was in utter chaos.

Shop assistants from Lin Zhen’s store tried to stop these people, but Lin Zhen waved them off, saying, “Don’t stop them, we have already assigned grades to all the goods. They break, they pay double.”

With Lin Zhen’s instruction, the store assistants then halted, all standing behind Lin Zhen, waiting.

Lala Ti was watching Lin Zhen with scrutinizing eyes; even through his scholar’s robe, Lin Zhen could feel this inexpensive apprentice’s curious gaze.

After about ten minutes, Lin Zhen’s store was reduced to a complete mess.

Finally, these people got tired and stopped their actions.

At this moment, Lin Zhen said to Kressman, “Kressman, how much is the value of the elixirs and all other expenses in our store? Calculate it for them.”

“Understood, boss,”

Kressman faced everyone who vandalized the store and declared loudly, “The cost of renovating Golden Pill Ffang isn’t much, only 15 million, but the medicinal products are expensive, priced at a total of 1.23 billion!”

The store wreckers sneered, and Zhao Yan even came out, “You really daydream, ask for a sky-high price. Settle your own issues first. Li Nian’s body is still warm, Lin Zhen, you’ll be lucky if you come out of this incident alive, and you still have the mood to settle accounts?”

Lin Zhen slowly came out, his gaze swept across the crowd. A powerful Spiritual Power was applied to his eyes, emitting an oppressive chill that made them a bit afraid.

“Alright, since you’ve all said your piece, I won’t discuss the matter of you vandalizing the store for now. What I want to discuss now is the matter of Li Nian’s life and death.”

“What is there to talk about? Your Nine Revolutions Golden Pill had no effect at all!” Zhao Yan shouted.

Lin Zhen ignored him, he stepped forward to Li Nian and said to the crowd, “Do any of you want Li Nian to come back to life?”

“Nonsense! Of course, we want him to live.”

“That’s right. As the person involved, I also wouldn’t want Li Nian to die. If he dies, it will cause considerable trouble for me. Given that, let me see if he’s really dead.”

After that, Lin Zhen squatted down, took Li Nian’s pulse, and felt his heartbeat.

No response!

Lin Zhen shook his head slightly, “What a shame, Li Nian, Li Nian, you are forcing me into exile by dying in my store. Where do I get so much money to compensate you all?”

People like Matthew and Zhao Yan sneered, “You realize it’s hopeless, don’t you? Let’s see what else you have to say now!”

Lin Zhen shook his head, “There’s nothing more to say. At this point, I have no other choice but to flee. But before that, this Li Nian, who has caused my ruin, I’m going to destroy his corpse!”

“Lin Zhen, what are you doing!” The crowd was in shock.

Lin Zhen sneered, “Of course, what I should be doing. No offense, but given your capabilities, none of you can stop me. Don’t forget, I have killed several individuals at the God Realm Stage in the virtual battlefield. Whoever isn’t afraid of death, come on up!”

As he said this, Lin Zhen suddenly stomped on Li Nian’s chest, and there was an immediate sound of breaking bones!

“Lin Zhen, stop!”

“Why should I stop? This is just a corpse. What could happen if I dismember him?”

As he said that, Lin Zhen had already drawn the Emperor’s Sword, and he swung it towards Li Nian’s neck!

Li Nian, who was lying motionless on the ground, suddenly jumped up with a scream and ran towards the outside.

This move instantly froze the chaotic scene. Everyone’s mouths fell open, unbelieving as they watched Li Nian.

But how could Lin Zhen let him escape? A gravitational force enveloped him, immediately pulling Li Nian back into his reach.

“Mr. Li, how did you resurrect? Did my Nine Revolutions Golden Pill work?”

“No, no, no… Your pill had no effect… ”

“If it had no effect, then how can you explain your miraculous revival from death? Were you planning to defraud me by faking your death?”

Upon hearing this, Li Nian became flustered and quickly waved his hands, “I didn’t do it… honestly, I was really dead just now. It was your… it was your pill that revived me.”

Lin Zhen smiled and nodded, “Oh! That’s good, in that case… Kressman, notify the city lord’s mansion, tell them that a group of robbers came to Golden Pill Ffang and caused havoc. They are all quite valuable individuals, and I, Lin Zhen, am now demanding these people compensate me ten times over for my loss.”