Chapter 579: Section 367: Mutual Suspicion Between Blue and Purple
Triangular Love Ship.
The prow tower.
Zi Di operated a reconnaissance-type Alchemy Puppet, which flew down in front of Lan Zao.
She was still on the Deep Sea Monster Fish, observing Lan Zao while speaking through the alchemy device with an easy tone, “You’re awake? You seem to be doing alright.”
Lan Zao looked at the reconnaissance bird Puppet before him, glanced at the naive Big guy beside him, shook his head, and said with a heavy heart, “Actually, I feel terrible.”
He mistakenly believed that he was not far from death.
He continued, “The Magic Potion is destroying me, I can feel it. You can’t use this medicine!”
Zi Di was slightly taken aback, then immediately asked for the reason.
With a bitter smile, Lan Zao shared his speculation about the experiment with the Bloodline of the God of Life.
After listening, Zi Di was both annoyed and amused, with a trace of contempt and pity for Lan Zao in her heart.
“Don’t worry, the Magic Potion is fine,” Zi Di reassured him once more. She couldn’t say too much, because it was, after all, a secret.
She had also advised the Dragon-man youth before that the fewer people knew, the better.
Lan Zao was shocked, then raised his voice an octave, pointing at himself, “I used the medicine, how could I not be clear? This feeling is too terrible, I couldn’t help vomiting blood, and now I still feel bouts of intense dizziness. I wouldn’t be surprised if I passed out again next moment.”
“Bloodline cannot be changed so easily.”
“If this is true for the God of Life, how much more for us?”
“Bloodline conflict can be fatal.”
“What exactly is this Magic Potion?”
As for the Dragon-man youth, Lan Zao had great trust.
But his trust in Zi Di was significantly diminished.
Lan Zao’s words had an implied challenge, which plunged Zi Di into a brief silence.
She wouldn’t tell Lan Zao the truth about the Blood Core. She said, “Rest assured, Lan Zao. The Magic Potion is fine, all these symptoms are just your body adapting to it.”
“It will be better in a few days.”
“As for the potions, you know, anything that can enhance Bloodline is highly confidential.”
“I can only tell you that all this comes from the War Merchant’s data bank.”
Lan Zao paused for a moment, then silently gave a bitter smile.
The first thing he thought of were those man-made magical beasts of the War Merchant.
These beasts were both strong and frail, without a Magic Ban environment, they would die off by themselves.
Lan Zao pressed on, “In a few days, when will that be?”
Zi Di answered, “The adaptation process varies from person to person; I cannot give you an exact answer.”
Lan Zao asked again, “Am I the first to use the medicine? Was its efficacy confirmed before using it? Many Alchemy Mages have joined recently, have they confirmed it?”
Zi Di fell silent once more, “As I said, these are secrets, and those people are currently not trustworthy.”
Lan Zao found it somewhat inconceivable, “These Alchemy Mages have joined us, bound by a covenant. Even if you don’t give them the formula, you should at least provide them with some samples to test the effects and consequences of the medicine.”
“Even if not for the others, Bu Quan is an alchemy genius. Shouldn’t such assistance be utilized properly?”
The Ghost Girl couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
Even though she did not rely on breathing to live.
Zi Di said, “I know what you want to question, Lan Zao. The first to use the medicine wasn’t you, it was me.”
“You can confirm this with the squad leader.”
“The Magic Potion is fine, I don’t want to repeat myself.”
“Besides, I also had a fever, my body also exhibited similar symptoms. I’ve said, all of this is just…”
Before Zi Di could finish, Lan Zao interrupted her, “But you’re already dead!”
The conversation came to an abrupt end, and the prow tower fell into silence.
The Big guy looked at Lan Zao, his expression bewildered.
Realizing he had misspoken, Lan Zao hastily tried to fix it, “That’s not what I meant, Lord Zi Di. What I mean is, you understand… um, why would such symptoms occur?”
“I have no intention of revealing the specifics to you, Lan Zao,” Zi Di said, showing a hint of anger, “I understand you, in your eyes, perhaps you are already in life-threatening danger.”
“But that’s not actually the case.”
“If you don’t believe it, you can ask the squad leader.”
“As for his words, you shouldn’t have any doubts, right?”
Lan Zao nodded, “Without a doubt, I trust every word of the squad leader!”
“But…” he added to himself, “What if the squad leader has been deceived by you too?”
Zi Di…
Lan Zao’s feelings towards Zi Di were complex.
On one hand, he knew of Zi Di’s talents and was clear about her contributions; on the other, he was respectful towards her because of the relationship between the Dragon-man youth and Zi Di.
However, the key point was that Zi Di had deliberately caused a shipwreck in her attempt to enter Mysterious Monster Island, resulting in most of the people on board either falling victim to the disaster or perishing on the island.
It was inevitable for Lan Zao to think, “Since Zi Di once dragged everyone down with her for her own benefit, could she be doing it again now?”
“She is already a ghost, she is dead. An Undead naturally harbors hatred for the living.”
“Hasn’t her nature been corrupted by negative energy?”
“Has she truly not hidden anything from the squad leader?”
“Could it be that this Magic Potion has no side effects for the dead, but she has concealed this from the squad leader? Is her plan to make everyone take it, die, and then have no choice but to become Undead?”
Doubts arose in Lan Zao’s mind, but he did not voice them.
Similarly, Zi Di also harbored hesitations in her heart.
Lan Zao’s attitude towards her was not as respectful as usual.
Zi Di understood him.
Since he felt his life was threatened, it was normal for anyone under such pressure to act differently from usual, to be more agitated.
Yet…
This could not help but remind Zi Di of Lan Zao’s past.
On Mysterious Monster Island, Lan Zao killed his own younger brother to survive!
This had always troubled Zi Di’s heart.
When the Dragon-man youth came to the rescue, Zi Di openly questioned what was worth saving about such a person.
But the Dragon-man youth revived Lan Zao, earning his loyalty and allegiance.
Throughout their subsequent experiences, Zi Di also recognized the value of Lan Zao.
Although Lan Zao was only at the Bronze Level, his devotion to the Dragon-man youth was almost worshipful, and this strong emotion could influence others.
During the early stages of the Mercenary Group, Lan Zao, as a grassroots leader, also helped the survivors control the group.
But the issue in Zi Di’s heart had not passed.
When Lan Zao subtly questioned Zi Di’s present, the wariness she harbored against Lan Zao all came to the surface.
The Ghost Girl couldn’t help but think, “When Lan Zao was under the pressure of death, he survived by killing his brother.”
“And now, when he mistakenly believes that taking the Magic Potion could be life-threatening, how will he behave?”
“Normally, his loyalty to the squad leader is more than apparent, but now, with the perception of a life-threatening danger, will he maintain that loyalty?”
“Especially considering the potions he took were handed to him by the squad leader himself!”
With this in mind, Zi Di ceased to explain further and instead said, “I’ll admit it, Lan Zao.”
“Even though this Magic Potion comes from the War Merchant and there’s experimental evidence in the database confirming the safety of Magic Potions.”
“But as you know, when it comes to alchemy, the slightest involvement in specific circumstances can always lead to accidents.”
“I can’t guarantee absolute safety.”
“From that perspective, your concerns are reasonable.”
“What I want to tell you is, I was the first to take this potion.”
“And I have a question left for you to ponder. If this Magic Potion were to start a countdown on your life, what would you do?”
After saying these words, she maneuvered the Alchemy Bird and left the bow of the ship.
The conversation ended, and Lan Zao sat motionless in his spot, remaining static for a long time.
Zi Di observed his expression and state, feeling vindicated but not overly worried.
The reason was simple.
As a few days passed and the “illness” lifted, Lan Zao would naturally be overjoyed at the improvement of his abilities.
She did not offer too many assurances.
On one hand, she had no evidence to provide. She simply couldn’t present the formula for the Magic Potion she mentioned.
On the other hand, she was also curious to observe Lan Zao and verify his loyalty to the Dragon-man youth.
“It’s better to let the squad leader handle it personally and comfort him a bit.”
“The upcoming facts will make him realize his own foolishness.”
“Once he knows the truth, his loyalty to the leader will become even more resolute.”