Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 1460

"Although I don't know why Xiao Jinghai wanted to teach you a lesson, I believe he must have his reasons!"

Although he was speaking while Xiao Jinghai was tied up, Master Zheng breathed a sigh of relief after hearing what was said.

If the White Lotus Taoist were to directly state that he was being punished by Xiao Jinghai because he had humiliated him, that would be truly terrifying.

But now it seems that although the White Lotus Taoist knows a lot of things, he is obviously not omniscient and omnipotent and does not know everything.

For example, the White Lotus Taoist was unaware that he had humiliated Xiao Jinghai in every way.

What people fear most is mystery and the unknown, but the White Lotus Taoist personally shattered the mystery and the unknown surrounding him.

Having made up his mind, Master Zheng, being very pragmatic, responded in accordance with the words of the White Lotus Taoist.

"What the Master says is true. It was my fault for offending Mr. Xiao with my loose tongue, which led to Mr. Xiao taking action to teach me a lesson. I deserve it."

After saying this, seeing that the White Lotus Taoist nodded slightly, Master Zheng then spoke again about his own affairs.

"Master, I have completed the task you entrusted to me. Now, look at the poison on my body, isn't it..."

Master Zheng stopped speaking at this point, but the meaning he wanted to express was very clear.

The White Lotus Taoist knew what he wanted as soon as he heard it, but he did not give Master Zheng a satisfactory answer. Instead, he slowly shook his head.

"No rush, I will naturally cure the poison in your body, but there is one thing I need to confirm before that."

As he spoke, the White Lotus Taoist turned directly to Xiao Jinghai and said:

"Xiao Jinghai, go and strip all his clothes off!"

When Bai Lian Dao Ren uttered these words, not only was Master Zheng stunned, but even Xiao Jing Hai was completely dumbfounded.

Just as the two were stunned, the White Lotus Taoist suddenly turned his head and looked at Xiao Jinghai with some dissatisfaction, questioning him.

"What, are you trying to rebel? You dare to disobey my orders?"

"No, I wouldn't dare! I'll do it right away!"

Hearing the dissatisfaction in Bai Lian Dao Ren's tone, Xiao Jing Hai did not hesitate for a moment and immediately walked towards Master Zheng.

At the same time, seeing Xiao Jinghai approaching him, Master Zheng realized what was happening and hurriedly spoke up.

"My Lord, what... what does this mean? I have already completed the tasks you assigned me, why... why must I be humiliated like this..."

"Don't worry, Xiao Jinghai won't do anything to you."

Before Master Zheng could finish speaking, the White Lotus Taoist interrupted him and continued:

"I just want to confirm whether you genuinely want to return to the Holy Church, or whether you're conspiring with Wei Wu to deceive me!"

As Bai Lian Dao Ren spoke, Xiao Jing Hai had already arrived in front of Master Zheng and grabbed his clothes.

Master Zheng didn't know what the other party wanted to confirm, but he was currently powerless and dared not resist.

He could only let Xiao Jinghai strip off all his clothes, leaving him completely naked in front of the two of them.

But more than shame, Master Zheng was concerned about what the White Lotus Taoist wanted to find in him.

Just as Master Zheng was filled with doubt, the White Lotus Taoist didn't keep him in suspense and spoke directly.

"I know that Wei Wu possesses something that allows communication across distances, and I'd like to see if I can find such a thing on you."

Upon hearing Bai Lian Dao Ren's words, Master Zheng showed no outward reaction, but his heart suddenly clenched.

He was thinking about the thing Wei Wu had given him before he left the Imperial Hospital today; if that thing were found, he would be finished.

There was also something that puzzled Master Zheng: how did Master Bailian know so much?

It's not hard to tell from his words that he seems to know a lot about what Wei Wu has, which is very unusual.

After all, Master Zheng knew very well that Wei Wu and the White Lotus Taoist had never crossed paths, and had never even met.

How did the White Lotus Taoist learn about the magical tools in Wei Wu's possession?

Just as Master Zheng was filled with doubt, he did not notice that the White Lotus Taoist's gaze had already fallen on the pile of clothes that had been taken off him.

By the time Master Zheng reacted, he only saw the White Lotus Taoist turn to look at Xiao Jinghai and say:

"Check if there's anything inside these clothes."

Upon hearing Bai Lian Dao Ren's instructions, Xiao Jinghai immediately sprang into action, searching through Master Zheng's pile of clothes several times.

Every time Xiao Jinghai picked up the clothes to inspect them, Master Zheng's heart would pound, like he was on a rollercoaster.

Fortunately, after several searches, Xiao Jinghai found nothing and then reported to the White Lotus Taoist.

"My Lord, I have thoroughly checked everything and there is nothing amiss!"

As he spoke, Xiao Jinghai casually tossed his clothes aside, unaware that there was a button-sized object hidden in Master Zheng's sleeve.

It's also possible that he noticed it but didn't think there was anything wrong with it, so he subconsciously ignored it.

Meanwhile, after hearing Xiao Jinghai's reply, the White Lotus Daoist immediately nodded in satisfaction.

"In that case, you're quite sensible!"

Upon hearing Bai Lian Dao Ren's words, Master Zheng, who had been trying to maintain his composure, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

So he quickly spoke up:

"My Lord, now that I have been cleared of suspicion, could you please grant me the antidote?"

"Not urgent!"

The White Lotus Taoist slowly shook his head, refusing Master Zheng once again, and then continued:

"Once I have ascertained the situation on Wei Wu's side, I will naturally bestow the antidote upon him!"

Hearing what the White Lotus Taoist said, Master Zheng became secretly anxious, so he said again:

"But sir, you said that Wei Wu and I took the same poison, and that we only had seven days to live before the poison took effect."

"I took the poison two days before Wei Wu. If I waited until the poison took effect on Wei Wu, wouldn't I be in trouble...?"

Just as Master Zheng was about to continue speaking, the White Lotus Taoist didn't give him the chance and directly waved his hand to interrupt him.

"Are you questioning my decision??"

Seeing that the White Lotus Taoist's tone was unfriendly, Master Zheng dared not say anything more and could only silently lower his head.

Seeing that Master Zheng's attitude was much more respectful, the White Lotus Taoist then spoke up to explain.

"I only said to wait for the drug to take effect, when did I say that I would die immediately once the drug took effect?"