bookandnovel Chapter 14755 Greed Deserves Death
Chapter 14755 Greed Deserves Death
Chapter 14755 Greed Deserves Death
Huang Jifeng spoke slowly, his tone brimming with seduction:
"Brother Dao Kuang, rest assured, you only need to lure Ling Xiao here. We'll take care of the rest of the fighting. Once it's done, the God-Slaying Sword on Ling Xiao's body will belong to you, Brother Dao Kuang. What do you say?"
The God-Slaying Sword is a divine artifact specifically designed to subdue the soul; for you, it is an absolutely unparalleled opportunity.
Ling Xiao pondered for a moment, then looked up at Huang Jifeng, a barely perceptible glint of cold light flashing in his eyes. His tone was calm yet carried an undeniable firmness: "I don't want the God-Slaying Sword, I want the Xuan Snake Poison Heaven Sword!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Jifeng was slightly taken aback at first, then burst into loud laughter, his tone tinged with disdain, and readily replied:
“Alright! In any case, none of us are experts in swordsmanship. The Xuan Snake Poison Heaven Sword would be difficult to unleash its true power if it remained in our hands. After the deed is done, we will give it to Brother Dao Kuang.”
Ling Xiao nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "What should I do? How exactly should I do it to lure him here without arousing his suspicion?"
Huang Jifeng smiled slightly, took a few steps closer, lowered his voice, and spoke with a hint of cunning:
"You just need to disguise yourself, go to the vicinity of the Batian Empire, find Ling Xiao, and tell him that you know Xiao Lianzhu's whereabouts and reveal her location to you."
Given how much Ling Xiao values his fiancée, he will definitely come with you without hesitation. Once he sets foot in this area, we'll handle the rest. You just need to stay far away and wait for things to go smoothly.
Without the slightest hesitation, Ling Xiao nodded slowly and said in a deep voice, "Alright!"
After saying that, he didn't say anything more, turned around and was about to leave, his figure already ready to go.
Just then, Long Xingtian, who was not far away, suddenly spoke up, his voice cold and wary: "Wait!"
Ling Xiao paused, slowly turned around, and looked calmly at Long Xingtian, his tone indifferent: "Is there anything else you need, sir?"
Long Xingtian took a step forward, a slight surge of murderous aura emanating from him. His gaze was fixed on Ling Xiao, and his tone was tinged with doubt and wariness as he said in a deep voice:
"You won't betray us, will you? What if you back out halfway through, reveal our plan to Ling Xiao, or deliberately lead him elsewhere? Wouldn't all our efforts be wasted?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao slowly spread his hands, a half-smile playing on his lips, his tone laced with mockery and disdain:
"You jest, sir. What good would it do me to betray you? Besides, I am an outsider of this realm, of noble status. How could I possibly associate with these ants from the Realm of Annihilation?"
"To side with Ling Xiao would not only lower my status but also isolate me from many forces outside the realm, making me a target of everyone's hatred. I'm not that foolish."
Long Xingtian stared into Ling Xiao's eyes, trying to catch a trace of a lie, but Ling Xiao's expression was calm and composed, without any panic in his eyes.
He was silent for a moment, then finally nodded slowly, his tone softening: "Okay, I'll trust you this once. Happy to cooperate!"
Ling Xiao nodded slightly, his tone calm: "It's been a pleasure working with you all!"
Huang Jifeng, standing to the side, nodded slightly, his tone carrying a hint of admonition, and solemnly said:
"Brother Dao Kuang, you must be extra careful on this trip. Ling Xiao is cunning and shrewd, and not someone to be trifled with. When you come into contact with him, you must be cautious and do not reveal any flaws, lest you bring disaster upon yourself."
Ling Xiao replied calmly, "I will be extra careful!"
After saying that, he didn't linger. He turned around and took a step, his figure turning into a blur before disappearing at the exit of the spatial rift without a trace.
Watching Ling Xiao leave, Long Xingtian turned around and looked at Huang Jifeng, his tone still carrying a hint of worry and doubt, and said in a deep voice:
"Brother Huang, can this person really be trusted? I always feel that his aura is too strange. He seems calm, but he is actually very cunning. If he really has other plans, we will be in trouble."
Huang Jifeng's lips curled into a cold smile, his tone filled with absolute certainty and calculation as he calmly said:
"What reason would he have to pledge allegiance to Ling Xiao? As someone from outside the realm, if he were to actually pledge allegiance to an ant from the Silent Realm, he would not only be despised by all forces outside the realm and become the target of everyone's hatred, but he might even be hunted down to death."
Furthermore, although his strength seems considerable, it's still insignificant compared to the rest of us. He knows perfectly well that even if he were to surrender, Ling Xiao might not accept him, given that Ling Xiao already has many top-tier experts gathered around him.
He paused, then continued:
"Therefore, he has no choice but to trust us and cooperate with us. Only in this way can he have a chance to obtain the Xuan Snake Poison Heaven Sword and gain a foothold in this Silent Realm."
We only need to exploit his greed to lure Ling Xiao here. As for him, once it's done, he'll just be a pawn in our hands.
Not far away, Shen Jianqiu, sitting on the stone pier, suddenly spoke, his tone tinged with curiosity, and asked with a smile, "Brother Huang, you just promised to give him the Xuan Snake Poison Heaven Sword, are you really planning to give it to him?"
Huang Jifeng laughed heartily, his tone laced with ruthlessness and mockery:
“Miss Shen Jianqiu, what do you think? He is just a pawn. How could he possibly obtain such a treasure as the Xuan Snake Poison Heaven Sword?”
Once Ling Xiao dies, that Blade Maniac will lose his usefulness. At that point, let alone the Xuan Snake Poison Heaven Sword, it will be questionable whether he can even save his own life.
A knowing glint flashed in the eyes of the woman named Shen Jianqiu. She then gave Huang Jifeng a thumbs-up and praised him with a smile:
"You're really ruthless! This madman probably won't know until his death that he was just a pawn in your hands from beginning to end."
Huang Jifeng slowly shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of disdain: "It's not that I'm ruthless, but that he himself is insatiable. Despite his low strength, he dared to covet top-tier swords. Such greed deserves to die."
Long Xingtian nodded repeatedly, agreeing wholeheartedly, and said, "Brother Huang is right. Do not cooperate with those who are far stronger than yourself, and do not covet what does not belong to you. Otherwise, you will only bring trouble upon yourself and suffer the consequences."
These words silenced everyone present, their expressions varied. Everyone knew that Long Xingtian was telling the truth… any cooperation, ultimately, is based on equal strength.
When one side is too strong and the other too weak, such cooperation is never equal. For the weaker party, it is destined to have a bad outcome and will ultimately be used by the stronger party and become a pawn.
After a moment of silence, Huang Jifeng's smile faded, and his expression became increasingly solemn.
He slowly opened his palm, and a stone disc the size of a palm quietly appeared. The stone disc was bluish-black in color, and its surface was covered with complex runes, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura. There was a faint flow of array power, which was a formation disc.
He muttered incantations, reciting obscure and difficult-to-understand spells.