"I have ways to keep you tied to the Qi Family for the rest of your life, begging for mercy and unable to beg for death!"
The last sentence was suddenly sinister.
Lu Tong remained silent.
Qi Yutai stared at her intently.
After a moment, Lu Tong spoke.
"If the Grand Preceptor finds out about this, I will be doomed."
Qi Yutai's expression relaxed, "I won't let him know."
"Although this substance is not as potent as Cold Food Powder, it should only be taken in small amounts, for an overdose will still lead to endless troubles."
"I know what I'm doing."
The room fell quiet.
The guards and maids glanced this way and saw Qi Yutai gripping Lu Tong's arm, looking like she was coercing her, then they all turned their faces away, pretending not to see.
Qi Yutai let go of her hand: "Have you made up your mind?"
On the table, the rekindled Spirit Rhinoceros Fragrance was fragrant and in this fine smoke, Lu Tong lowered her eyelids.
"I'll try," she said.
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