Free Web NovelChapter 821: Chapter 657: The Truth Behind the Father and Son’s Estrangement
Shen Tang bit her lip, timidly looking at the imposing middle-aged man before her, hesitantly speaking, "I-I don’t know either... I got separated from him, not sure where he is now."
Shou He let out a cold laugh, his previously mild voice turning icy and dangerous again, "Oh? It seems you are of no use. Since you can’t offer any valuable information to make up for your mistakes, then you’ll pay with your life!"
As the words fell, Shen Tang’s face instantly turned pale, her legs went weak, almost causing her to fall. She finally couldn’t hold back her fear and cried out, "Don’t, don’t kill me! I really came to the center to seek refuge with the Family Head... I-I can tell you where he is, but you have to promise me one thing!"
Shou He furrowed his brow, sneering coldly, still wanting to negotiate terms with him?
However, seeing that this female was indeed still useful, he patiently asked, "What condition? Speak."
"You... can’t harm me, you have to let me go once things are done, and you need to give me some money so I can continue living in the Purification Zone!" The female bit her lip, nervously saying this, seemingly feeling she was asking for a lot, but she had to plan for her own safety and future.
Heh.
A female with some guts and knows how to calculate for herself. But the more people like this, the easier they are to handle.
Shou He smiled, "Of course. As long as you can help the old man capture the fugitive, my clan will not treat you unfairly." He even added, "Not only can the old man let you leave safely and revoke your bounty, but you can also live in the Royal City, ensuring a lifetime of prosperity and wealth!"
Shen Tang’s eyes instantly flashed with joy, despite trying hard to conceal it, she couldn’t hide her inner excitement. "Alright, I’ll take you to find him!"
The beastmen across exchanged glances, though they felt they shouldn’t trust this female of unknown origin, the Family Head hadn’t said anything. Besides, with the Family Head present, she wouldn’t dare play any tricks.
Thus, the group proceeded to follow Shen Tang in another direction.
On the way, Shen Tang followed behind Shou He, occasionally looking up at him, with a look of wanting to speak but hesitating.
Shou He noticed she seemed to have something to ask, kindly opened his mouth, "Do you have something to ask the old man?"
Shen Tang hesitated for a moment, finally gathered her courage, "I do have something I can’t understand... The Family Head and Shou Jin, after all, are father and son, how did it come to this point?" She cautiously glanced at him, murmuring softly, "I’ve never seen a father and son turn against each other, eager to take each other’s life..."
Shou He abruptly stopped, his aura suddenly becoming heavy and cold, a powerful oppressive feeling instinctively stirring fear.
Shen Tang’s face turned even whiter, her legs felt weak. She bit her lip tightly, lowered her head, and fumbled, "I’m sorry, Family Head! I didn’t mean to offend, just curious... I won’t speak carelessly again! Please don’t be angry!"
Shou He didn’t speak, neither reprimanding nor answering, just lifted his gaze to look into the distance.
The other beastmen in the troop didn’t dare step forward to disturb, the leading general led the others forward a bit, proactively creating space.
Shou He’s gaze fell on Shen Tang, a hint of contemplation in his eyes. Since this female already knew about the laboratory, it wouldn’t hurt to tell her some past things.
He wasn’t afraid of secrets being leaked; after using this female, naturally, he planned to silence her.
Letting her know the truth before her death could be considered a reward.
So Shou He restrained that oppressive aura, his expression returning to gentle and kind, speaking patiently, "You have a relationship with Jin, so you’re considered half a person of the Hunting Leopard Clan. In a way, you’re also my daughter-in-law. Since you want to know, there’s no harm in telling you." frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
He sighed lightly, revealing an expression of both sorrow and regret, speaking tenderly, "It’s a hard heart the world over for parents. As a father, how could one not love his own son? Of course I have feelings for Jin, but I can’t keep him."
Shen Tang instinctively asked, "Why?"
Shou He raised his hand to remove the golden mask covering half his face.
Upon seeing his true face, Shen Tang gasped, Shou He’s half face was intact, with deep, angular features, despite showing signs of aging, still revealed a hint of his once-handsome and sharp looks, bearing some resemblance to Jin around the eyes. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
But the other half of his face was ruined, grotesque like a demon!
Shou He’s voice turned cold, "This half of my face was left by Jin back then. He was just about ten years old, in a state of losing control, unleashing a terrifying power, even I struggled to restrain... almost died by his hand."
