Chapter 005 Greedy Pisis
Chief Quinn and several senior executives made inquiries to no avail. After they left, a doctor in a white coat walked in with a blank expression.
He has a goatee and a bacon-like complexion, and looks very gloomy.
Ryan recognized this guy.
This gloomy old man is the chief doctor of the "Weasel Phantom Thieves", Chiz Pisis.
Although this guy is only a second-level awakened "advanced person" with very average combat power, he has a very high status in the Phantom Thieves Group, and even the leader Quinn is very polite when he sees him.
Because he also has a very noble identity, a two-star alchemist certified by the Alchemists Guild!
Almost all of the extraordinary advanced potions of the entire Phantom Thieves Group were made by him...
Of course, there is also the chronic poison [Zombie Potion] that controls newcomers, which is his unique recipe.
If Ryan wants to get the antidote, he must get it from this old man.
…
Pisis walked into the medical room, his eyes fell on Ryan, and he said lightly: "You're awake..."
Ryan quickly stood up, showed full respect as a newcomer, bowed and thanked: "Thank you, Mr. Pisis, only you can pull me back from the brink of hell."
"Oh……"
Pisis snorted without commenting, and a sharp light suddenly flashed across his cloudy eyes, looking as aggressive as a poisonous snake.
He stared at Ryan, then said meaningfully: "There is no one else here now. Can you tell me what happened in the sewer?"
It was a very common inquiry , but the tone sounded eerie and gave people a creepy feeling.
It's as if if you tell a lie, you will be swallowed by a poisonous snake.
"ah?"
Ryan looked surprised, but he thought in his heart: He's coming.
An unnatural look appeared on his face, and he said, "I have already told the leaders that I was unconscious at the time and I don't remember anything..."
"Oh? Really…"
Pisis sneered, with a weird smile on his face that said, "Your little trick can't me."
After a pause, a hint of sarcasm escaped from the corner of his mouth, and he said: "Before they sent you here, I took a sample of your blood. But the strange thing is... in addition to analyzing the unknown deadly toxin, there are also ingredients for the antidote. If I'm not mistaken, you survived because you injected the antidote in time..."
Hearing this, Ryan's expression suddenly froze.
To others, this seems to be a disguise of calmness.
Pisis keenly caught the strange expression on Ryan's face, his eyes lit up, and he felt that he had guessed right.
Then he asked in a threatening and gloomy tone: "Then, can you explain who injected you with the reading potion?"
“Ah… this…”
Ryan's eyes trembled for a moment when he was asked this question out of the blue, showing the panic of a normal person who had his secret discovered.
But before he fell into a coma, he had already realized that he had left a "flaw" that could not be eliminated.
After the antidote is injected, it will remain in the body for several days.
This "flaw" may be hidden from others, but it will never be hidden from Pisis, who is proficient in pharmacy!
Quinn's senior executives did not mention this situation during their previous inquiries, which means that Pisis did not report this information to them.
The purpose is also obvious... This greedy old guy really wants to take Baron Morin's treasure for himself!
But this is... exactly what I want.
Because this is exactly what Ryan wants to see the most!
When leader Quinn questioned them earlier, he found that those guys didn't mention the "antidote". Ryan guessed that he had made the right bet.
This guy, privately called "Arrogant Pythis" by the old men in the group, indeed made a greedy choice.
Of course, if anyone knew how huge a fortune Baron Morin left behind, they would probably want to keep it all for themselves!
And Raymond was also very clear that although this guy was a priest of the Phantom Thieves, he, as a noble potion master, always looked down on these dirty thieves and disdained to associate with them.
As long as this Pisis has selfish motives, Ryan can use his "chips" to exchange for more benefits, antidote... and freedom!
Of course, even if Pugh had no selfish motives and informed the leader of the situation, Ryan had already thought of a response.
…
Now, Ryan is in full control of the situation.
After all, no one would have thought that those disappeared things were hidden in him at this moment.
However, he was also very clear that if he dealt with a cunning guy like Pisis and handed over his chips, his own value would be gone!
Since this old guy intends to keep the treasure for himself, why would he leave anyone alive after getting what he wants?
"that……"
After pretending to struggle for a while, Ryan seemed to have figured something out and no longer concealed it. He asked directly: "Mr. Pisis, if I tell you...what can you give me?"
"Oh...you're not going to make excuses?"
Hearing this, a sharp gleam flashed across Pisis's eyes.
This kid really knows about those lost treasures!
What kind of treasure could make a big thief like Quinn so nervous?
The old man was overjoyed in his heart, but his face was extremely cold. He said coldly: "Haha... You should know the rules of the group. If Quinn knew that you concealed it, nine lives would not be enough to die..."
"snort!"
Hearing this, Ryan also had a desperate look on his face. He said with a stern look, "I can't awaken the extraordinary, and there is no antidote. Anyway, I will either die in training or on a mission... What difference does it make?"
The career of a thief is a life of blood and knife, and you can only live as many years as you can.
The chances of a newcomer who surviving are indeed slim.
It's normal to have this reaction.
"Little devil, you are quite clever."
Hearing this, Pisis was not surprised at all. Instead, a look of expectation flashed in his eyes.
Greed is human nature.
Of course, he had not originally intended to use Quinn to scare this newcomer who he thought was a little clever.
He didn't say any more and asked directly: "So, what do you want from me? "
Ryan said directly: "I want the antidote for the [Zombie Potion]!"
"That's it?"
Hearing this, Pisis raised his eyebrows, as if it was expected.
But after a pause, he heard Ryan say, "Also... I hope Mr. Pisis will accept me as your official disciple!"
“Huh?”
When Pisis heard this, a subtle gleam flashed across his eyes, and he said with a smile: "You are quite smart, kid."
Normally, this is the option that maximizes benefits.
Becoming a disciple of Pisis would instantly turn him into a doctor or a potion master apprentice. Then, Li's status in the Phantom Thieves would rise sharply, and he would no longer have to participate in any death training or dangerous missions, and his life safety would naturally be guaranteed.
After all, in this cruel world, both potion masters and doctors have extremely high status.
It is not easy for a teenager of fifteen or sixteen to have such a mind.
Moreover, only by becoming his disciple and handing over the secrets could he avoid death.
If it were normal, with this relatively clever apprentice doing odd jobs, it would not be a bad idea to control him with some means.
But now this "Weasel Phantom Thieves" is about to be destroyed...
He has no intention of accepting any disciples.
It was a blank check anyway, so Pisis, who had long been preparing to kill, naturally agreed: "Sure! I can give you the antidote, and I will also tell Quinn that I will accept you as my disciple."
Hearing this, Ryan pretended to be flattered and said, "Mr. Pisis, are you really willing to take me as your disciple?"
"Um."
Having said that, the old man looked at Ryan with a "kind" expression and asked, "So... now you can tell me what happened in the sewer of Morin Manor?"
Hearing this, Ryan also smiled knowingly and began his own performance: "I was in the sewer at that time..."
