Li Huai Sheng took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes. A moment later, a thumb-sized pouch of blood bulged beneath the skin of his withered, stick-like left forearm, squirming faintly.
The skin then split open, and a small, blood-red insect crawled out. It was shaped like a young silkworm but covered in strange, dark patterns.
Chen Sheng's gaze was sharp as he scrutinized the Lifebound Poison Insect, a creature whose existence was intertwined with its master's very life. He confirmed that its appearance matched the description from the fragmented pages of the *Hundred Poisons True Skill* and that its aura was inextricably linked to Li Huai Sheng. Only then did he produce a prepared jade porcelain vial and carefully guide the lethargic, blood-red insect inside before sealing it shut.
"You've made a wise choice."
Chen Sheng nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction in his voice.
By controlling this Lifebound Poison Insect, he now held Li Huai Sheng's life in his hands.
