Free Web NovelChapter 503: Chapter 500: Extortion (3)
Before Mo Qi could speak, the buck-toothed youth spoke up again.
"I am Xiao Zhang, the Young Sect Leader of the Demon Sect from the East District’s Hall of Envoys."
"I don’t like to waste words. My favorite thing is to deal with those who think they’re so special."
"If you think you’re strong enough to play with me, I don’t mind indulging you to the very end."
"You can keep doing as you please, but your end won’t be a pleasant one."
"I will make you understand that I don’t make empty threats."
"I have a thousand ways to make you wish for death, and you... you’ll be utterly helpless."
"So I suggest you think thrice before you act."
Mo Qi was completely bewildered. "???"
’Where did this weirdo pop out from? What’s his problem?’ frёewebηovel.cѳm
’The Hall of Envoys has a Demon Sect?’
’Xiao Zhang? That name isn’t just a little arrogant, it’s practically screaming it. Is this guy an idiot?’
’Didn’t you just say you don’t like to waste words? So why are you spouting so much nonsense?’
"Hehe, Grandmaster Wei, how was my performance just now? Was I just like the great Demons my father talks about?"
On the surface, the buck-toothed youth appeared cold and arrogant, as if ready to kill at the slightest disagreement. In reality, he was anxious, sending a voice transmission to the old man, his voice full of anticipation.
The old man’s face, stiff from shock, twitched. He really wanted to cover his old face in shame.
’This is so damn embarrassing!’
’The Master wanted you to grasp the essence of the Demon Dao, to become a Demon Venerable in the future and lead the Demon Sect back to the Immortal Realm.’
’Not to act like some hooligan boss, spouting empty threats and being a punk!’
"Young Master, your performance was excellent. Keep up the good work," the old man said with a sigh, offering a word of encouragement.
’What else could he do? He was pretty desperate himself.’
’But no matter what, compared to before, the Young Master had at least improved a lot.’
"Young Sect Leader of the Demon Sect?!" Gu Peng exclaimed from the side.
"You know of them?" Mo Qi asked.
Gu Peng took a deep breath and sent a voice transmission. "The North District’s Hall of Envoys belongs to the Immortal Realm’s Holy Land, the Demon Sea. They call themselves Demons, believe in the Demon Dao, and are naturally cruel and vicious. Their methods are ruthless, and there is no evil they won’t commit!"
"Although they all belong to the Hall of Envoys, the other four major districts refuse to associate with them. They’ll even fight to the death on sight."
Mo Qi’s eyebrows rose slightly. ’So the various Halls of Envoys aren’t a monolithic bloc after all.’
’In that case, the relationship between the six major Holy Lands of the Immortal Realm probably isn’t very good either.’
’This is very important information.’
"It’s said that the Demon Sect’s Young Sect Leader, Xiao Zhang, lives up to his name. He’s incredibly arrogant, his talent is exceptional, and he has a deep grasp of the Demon Dao’s essence. He’s an expert in all manner of debauchery and plunder—a true Demon who kills without batting an eye," Gu Peng glanced cautiously at the buck-toothed youth and continued his voice transmission.
"Huh? A Demon? Him?" Mo Qi looked at Xiao Zhang, completely unconvinced.
How could Xiao Zhang’s false bravado possibly fool Mo Qi? With his thorough understanding and analysis of living beings, he could clearly sense the nervousness in Xiao Zhang as he spouted those "heroic" words.
’This guy is a complete joke, even more of an idiot than Qian Duoduo. From the looks of it, he has barely any real-world experience. His heart even races when he talks. How could he possibly be a Demon who kills without batting an eye?’
"Hey, have you made up your minds? My patience is limited!" Emboldened by the old man’s affirmation, Xiao Zhang became incredibly confident.
Mo Qi looked away from him and smiled. "I think we should first discuss the matter of you killing my chicken."
"Your chicken?"
Xiao Zhang was stunned. ’We’re talking about your life and death, so why are you bringing that chicken up again?’
"Young Master, there’s no need to waste words on him. This subordinate will go and kill him now."
Just as the old man was about to make a move, Xiao Zhang stopped him.
"Father once said that a proper Demon should make his enemies die in despair and agony. He can’t escape even if he grew wings, so there’s no rush to kill him. I’d rather see what tricks he has up his sleeve."
"Young Master..." The old man was worried that any delay could lead to unexpected complications. After all, the Desperate Mountain Range was full of variables.
However, Xiao Zhang cut him off. "Grandmaster Wei, my mind is made up. You need not say more."
"This... very well, then." The old man couldn’t win against Xiao Zhang and had to agree.
He shot a look at the men in black. The eight of them simultaneously released their Grotto Heavens, setting up an inescapable net to prevent Mo Qi from escaping.
"Kid, what makes you say this chicken is yours? Do you have any proof?" Xiao Zhang said mockingly to Mo Qi.
’It’s over, it’s over. We’re dead for sure this time.’ Seeing the eight men in black also release their Grotto Heavens, Gu Peng’s heart went cold.
Mo Qi patted Gu Peng’s shoulder and gave him a reassuring look.
Then he smiled at Xiao Zhang and said, "I do have proof."
Xiao Zhang was amused. He took the "dead" Scab Chicken from the old man’s hand, tossed it in front of Mo Qi, and said, "What proof do you have? Is it going to answer you if you call its name?" ƒгeewёbnovel.com
"It will," Mo Qi nodded.
Xiao Zhang: "..."
’Are you trying to pick a fight?’
’Go on, then. Call it!’
’I refuse to believe a dead chicken will answer you.’
"Go ahead and call it. If you can actually show me proof today, I’ll admit my fault and pay up!"
"Alright. I hope you don’t go back on your word." Mo Qi glanced at the Scab Chicken and smiled. "Mo Tu, if not now, when will you return?"
In the next second, before the shocked eyes of Xiao Zhang and the old man, the Scab Chicken, which had been "dead" for some time, suddenly leaped to its feet.
"Little Master, it was them! They’re the ones who killed me!"
The Scab Chicken ran like the wind back to Mo Qi’s side, glaring fiercely at the old man.
"I was just out for a normal stroll, looking for some food! Who did I provoke? That shameless old coot ambushed me from behind! He’s so evil!"
Xiao Zhang and the old man stared at each other, but their eyes were filled more with graveness than surprise.
"Grandmaster Wei, what’s going on? Didn’t you kill it?"
"This subordinate is unsure. I did indeed snap its neck at the time, and it truly had no signs of life, but..."
At this point, the old man fell into deep thought.
’This is too strange!’
’Since this chicken can talk, its intelligence must be high. So why did it pretend to be an ordinary fowl back then?’
’And how did it come back to life?’
’Or... is this all a conspiracy?’
’If it is a conspiracy, then Mo Qi is clearly the one who orchestrated it.’
’But he’s just a mere Vajra Realm cultivator. Even if he did organize this plot, what could he possibly do? What could he possibly gain?’
The old man couldn’t figure it out for the life of him.
"Is this proof to your satisfaction?" Mo Qi asked with a smile.
"So, should we now discuss the matter of compensation?"
Xiao Zhang was indignant. "Compensation? Why should we compensate you? Even if it is your chicken, it’s not dead, is it?"
The Scab Chicken was not happy to hear this.
"What does a little brat like you know? Who told you this Chicken Ancestor didn’t die? This Chicken Ancestor just happens to have more than one life! You wasted one of my lives for no reason, and on top of that, I was terrified! The emotional distress is severe! You’ll have to take responsibility for this bill. If you don’t compensate this Chicken Ancestor to my satisfaction today, none of you are leaving!"
