darknovel Chapter 120: Cutting Out The Roots (Third Update, Please Subscribe)
Chapter 120: Cutting Out The Roots (Third Update, Please Subscribe)
Chapter 120: Uprooting the Grass (Third Update, Seeking Subscriptions)
Chen Runyu and Bai Su didn't realize that by leaving Zi Mian alone to take care of Zhang Chi, they had put Zhang Chi in real danger.
Zhang Chi was always on guard against Zi Mian, knowing that she had ulterior motives. He was waiting for her to expose herself again so that he could properly discipline her.
In this way, Zi Mian should completely submit.
Just like Zhuge Liang capturing Meng Huo seven times, it was about repeatedly striking at the opponent's confidence and morale.
If she lost a few more times, she wouldn't have the courage to resist anymore.
However, danger came so suddenly that, in a moment of carelessness, both he and Gu Youyou fell into it.
Zi Mian slowly walked to Zhang Chi's side, struggling in her heart.
To act or not to act.
If she acted, it would be the perfect opportunity. Zhang Chi was defenseless, with no teammates by his side. She could strike and then escape, no longer bound by the slave seal.
But...
When she raised the dagger, Chen Runyu's pained expression appeared in her mind.
If she killed Zhang Chi, Chen Runyu would definitely suffer.
Jiang Qingyun would also suffer.
"Once I kill him, I won't be able to prove that he is a bad person anymore."
Zi Mian tried to convince herself with this method, but another thought immediately came to her mind.
"If I just kill him, he won't be able to harm the people around me anymore!"
This logic was correct.
Before, she had thought of playing various tricks and didn't take action against Zhang Chi because she didn't realize how terrifying he was.
There must be something extraordinary about this kid. Although she excelled in Divine Soul but had a weak physical body, she shouldn't be easily subdued by a Qi Condensation disciple.
If she didn't seize the opportunity now, she might never have another chance.
With determination, Zi Mian decided that enduring long-term pain was not as good as enduring short-term pain. She should act quickly.
She tightly gripped the dagger in her hand and slowly pressed it against Zhang Chi's chest...
In the small grove, negotiations continued.
Chen Runyu coldly rejected the Ghost-Faced Axe King's demand, "If you want food, go find it yourself. Why should you rob us?"
"Just because you don't dare to let me go over there."
The Ghost-Faced Axe King pointed in the direction where Zhang Chi was, smiled faintly, and said, "Indeed, we are at a disadvantage now. But once I go all out, disregarding everything, and charge in that direction, who can stop me?"
Chen Runyu: "..."
She admitted that she felt threatened.
"What if you charge over there?"
She was worried that the Ghost-Faced Axe King was deceiving her. Of course, she wouldn't admit that Zhang Chi was over there, but she didn't know that the Ghost-Faced Axe King had already made up his mind and wasn't buying into her act.
"In that case, let's make a bet!
I bet that there is someone over there, and that person is very important. If you don't give us food, then go ahead and attack. I want to see if he can withstand my axe."
Chen Runyu: "..."
She was completely overwhelmed.
Both in terms of strength and strategy.
Chen Runyu felt extremely frustrated, but now was the time when she had to make a decision.
"I'll count to three. If you don't agree, then let's bet on this!"
How could Chen Runyu dare to gamble with Zhang Chi? She could only grit her teeth and say, "I'll give you the food."
"Since you've agreed, be quick about it. Don't think about delaying time."
"Bai Su, go!"
Chen Runyu didn't call her by her nickname but used this name instead, making it sound more like a person rather than a beast.
Bai Su felt reluctant in her heart but still went to fetch the food. She threw it over, landing in front of the Ghost-Faced Axe King.
These food items would be enough for Zhang Chi and three others to eat for five days, but it would probably only last one day for the thirty or so people.
It's fortunate that Bai Su has a particularly large appetite, as one person can eat as much as five.
Bai Su is also very upset about losing such a large bag of food.
She has taken note of this grudge.
The Axe King ordered her subordinates to pick up the food and start retreating from the mist.
Although they lost a companion, being able to successfully obtain the food can be considered a kind of success.
In that situation, they were actually in a dilemma. Being able to extort food can also be credited to the Axe King.
"Miss, are we just going to let it go like this?"
"Of course not. We have already offended them, so we should take advantage of their weakness and take their lives. But they are few in number and strong, and with this mist, it is not suitable for our large group to fight. So, I will go alone to find them, and you lead the team to find a place to settle."
"Miss, it will be very dangerous. That Bai Su hiding in the dark is very strong."
"Stronger than me?"
The Axe King has enough confidence. When her teammates arrive outside the mist and start settling down, she turns around and plunges back into the mist.
Bai Su immediately becomes angry.
They want to leave with the things and go back on their word!
Chen Runyu sees Bai Su's reaction and realizes that something is wrong. She then goes with Bai Su to intercept the Axe King.
"You have gone too far. Do you really think we are afraid of you?"
If it weren't for the senior brother currently in cultivation, how could this guy be so arrogant?
The Axe King doesn't care and says, "I didn't come here to kill you. If you become my subordinates, I can spare your lives. I can also help with your wounded."
The Axe King doesn't know that Zhang Chi is in cultivation, as no one on the island can cultivate anymore. The Qi Sea Divine Soul has been sealed, so what is there to cultivate?
Seeing Chen Runyu and Bai Su guarding the people inside, she assumes that someone inside is injured and recovering, and can be considered to have no combat power.
And the others are not her opponents. If she doesn't solve this now, when will she?
If they submit, as a magnanimous leader, she will accept them. But if they refuse, then life and death will have to be decided.
It is foolish to offend someone and not deal with it.
Chen Runyu is confused after hearing this.
Wounded? Where do we have wounded?
She suddenly realizes that the Axe King has made a wrong judgment, mistaking the people inside for being injured.
In reality, Zhang Chi is just in a meditative state.
If it weren't for Bai Su hissing, he should have already come out of his cultivation state.
Of course, Chen Runyu doesn't foolishly expose this, and she cannot agree to the Axe King's request.
"You are untrustworthy. You just deceived us once, and now you want a second time?"
"If that's the case, then I will kill your friend first, and then fight with you!"
After losing her teammates, the Axe King becomes even more reckless, charging towards Zhang Chi.
But what awaits her is a sweeping giant tail.
"Unmovable as a mountain!"
Quickly using an earth-based spell, the Axe King is pushed back half a step, and Bai Su's tail is also in pain.
"Everything grows!"
Chen Runyu uses a wood-based spell, using wood to break earth. Multiple vines climb out from underground, entangling and binding the Axe King, leaving her nowhere to escape.
"You have some skills, but you are not my match. Opening Heaven with the giant axe!"
The Axe King also has a trick up her sleeve. The double axes in her hands emit bursts of golden light, quickly cutting through the vines. The giant axe swings forward, even splitting apart the mist expelled by Bai Su.
Coincidentally, at this moment, Zhang Chi opens his eyes and locks eyes with the Axe King...
(End of this chapter)