Chapter 704: Freedom and Madness
Jin Muyang also stared dumbfounded at Ah Xi, who was kneeling on the ground.
Holy shit, do you have to be such a coward? They tell you to call someone "Dad", and you really do it? At the very least, you could've stood your ground a bit more.
"Dad, I admit defeat, I'll do whatever you ask, just let me go!" Ah Xi said to Tang Rao, tears streaming down his face; he looked the picture of misery.
Tang Rao finally understood what A Ji had meant: Ah Xi is a true dog.
"Tsk tsk tsk, Sect Leader Jin, just look at Ah Xi, isn't he wonderful? What about you? Don't you want to try it too?" Tang Rao looked towards Jin Muyang.
Jin Muyang's eyes were deep and intense; kneeling to Tang Rao and calling him "Dad"? What a joke.
This kind of humiliation, Jin Muyang could not bear.
He was afraid of death too, but not to the point of groveling so low for survival.
"Kill me then." Jin Muyang sighed. If he had lost, there was nothing more to say about being killed.
Tang Rao didn't bother with Jin Muyang but instead turned to Ah Xi, who was still kneeling.
"Ah Xi, tell me, am I a good dad?" Tang Rao asked.
"Good!" Ah Xi immediately nodded, his expression full of sycophancy.
"You said just now that you'd do anything I ask, right?" Tang Rao continued.
"Yes."
"Alright then, how about you commit suicide?" Tang Rao grinned with a sly smile.
Ah Xi was a bit stunned; what the hell? Didn't you just say, if I called you "Dad" kneeling down, I'd get a chance at freedom? What's this business about committing suicide now? Don't people have any decency?
"I believe that death is the greatest freedom," Tang Rao said.
Ah Xi nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.
Can you freaking stop playing me like this?
"Just kidding with you, don't take it seriously," Tang Rao laughed again, patting Ah Xi on the shoulder, "There's still a chance, it just depends on whether you can seize it."
"Dad, you mean..." Ah Xi immediately perked up again.
Tang Rao: "..."
Honestly, if I truly had a son like you, I'd be pissed off to death.
"It's quite simple, actually. You kill Sect Leader Jin, and I'll set you free," Tang Rao said.
Ah Xi: "..."
Jin Muyang was also gaping, somewhat confused.
Ah Xi is just an Eighth Layer Heavenly Immortal, and although Jin Muyang himself was seriously injured, Ah Xi was also not in good shape. If they really fought, Ah Xi still wouldn't be his match.
Tang Rao was obviously favoring him.
"But... I'm an Eighth Layer Heavenly Immortal, Jin Muyang is a Ninth Layer Heavenly Immortal, I... Dad, I can't beat him," Ah Xi said to Tang Rao.
Of course, Ah Xi had already cursed Tang Rao profusely in his heart.
What kind of person are you, Tang Rao? If you want me to die, just say it outright, is it necessary to toy with me like this? Time and again, do you find this amusing?
"As for you, Sect Leader Jin, you can also fight back, but even if you kill Ah Xi, I won't let you off. Because you didn't kneel and call me "Dad", that's a matter of principle," Tang Rao shrugged and said.
Jin Muyang: "..."
"Sect Leader, let me survive," Ah Xi looked at Jin Muyang.
Anyway, Tang Rao won't let you go even if you win, but if I win, I can gain my freedom.
Jin Muyang squinted at Ah Xi.
"Sect Leader, I don't want to die. I have a chance, let me kill you!" Ah Xi did not launch an attack directly, he was very clear that even if Jin Muyang was seriously injured, his chances of taking down Jin Muyang were pitifully small.
Jin Muyang gave Ah Xi a disdainful glance, as if I really wanted to die.
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As for Tang Rao, at this time, he had already brought over a small stool, sitting there cheerfully. Although he couldn't crack sunflower seeds and drink cola in his Divine Sense state, just watching like this was quite joyful.
What he liked to watch the most was this kind of scene, truly thrilling!
This was a battle about human nature, faith, ideals, and freedom, how exciting!
"Jin Muyang, since you have no chance anyway, why can't you give it to me?!" Ah Xi was a bit mad now, he had a chance to survive, a chance to regain his freedom.
Jin Muyang still said nothing, just quietly watching Ah Xi.
He knew Ah Xi wasn't very smart, but he didn't know Ah Xi was foolish to this extent. Do you really think Tang Rao would let you off if you killed me?
How naive are you? Are you brain-damaged? They say that having a brain is a good thing, I hope you have one.
Seeing Jin Muyang still showing no reaction, Ah Xi became even more furious.
He couldn't understand why Jin Muyang wouldn't let him survive, why he didn't give the opportunity to him.
I did so much for you, I killed so many people for you!
"Jin Muyang, fuck your ancestors!" Ah Xi completely lost his mind, pointing at Jin Muyang and cursing loudly.
Sometimes, people are like this; they drive themselves mad with their own obsessions.
"I'll kill you!" Ah Xi rushed towards Jin Muyang, crazed and vicious.
Unfortunately, half a minute later, Ah Xi's chest was shattered, his head was flattened by a slap from Jin Muyang, not even his Divine Sense could escape, fallen.
"Ah oh..." Tang Rao had already stood up from the small stool.
"Isn't this exactly the outcome you wanted?" Jin Muyang looked towards Tang Rao, his eyes somewhat fierce.
At this moment, Jin Muyang truly realized how terrifying Tang Rao was. Not only was he incredibly calculating, but his scheming was also horrifying. Just a few simple words, and he drove Ah Xi to madness in the end.
If Ah Xi hadn't gone mad, it would have been impossible for him to finish the kill within half a minute.
"Alright, Ah Xi is done for. Let's talk about something practical." Tang Rao coughed, "I hope you can serve me in the future, what does Master Jin think?"
"If that's all, then why did you kill Ah Xi?" Jin Muyang didn't understand.
If Tang Rao just wanted to recruit subordinates, Ah Xi could also do, even Ah Xi was easier to control than him.
"I didn't like the way he called me 'Daddy,' it was disgusting," Tang Rao shrugged, speaking casually.
Jin Muyang: "..."
Poor Ah Xi, Tang Rao just wanted to kill you. So no matter how much Ah Xi tried to ingratiate himself with Tang Rao, he only had one fate.
"Can I think about it?" asked Jin Muyang.
"Of course, you do as you please." Tang Rao nodded, then directly exited the room.
"Skinny Monkey, have you fucking sorted it out yet? The situation isn't looking good, I need to earn more Immortal Stones, otherwise, I really can't make it, I'll be gnawed to the bone by others," Tang Rao went to the large room where Yan Wei was researching.
The room was a mess, filled with various items, all sorts of things Tang Rao didn't understand.
And Yan Wei was amidst all this mess, his head buried, his hands rubbing away.
Honestly, at first glance, Tang Rao felt that Yan Wei was really just entertaining himself.
"Hey, I'm saying..."
"Shut up!" Yan Wei roared, startling Tang Rao, damn this nutcase.