parentshiftbook #142 - Yoho! Who is testing me?
#142 - Yoho! Who is testing me?
"Huh?"
"Well, well, well!"
Xu Chengxian realized he was dealing with a scion of a powerful family.
And a not-so-great one at that, among the demon clans.
He clearly wanted Xu Chengxian to let him go, yet he spoke with an air of bestowing a favor.
Flaunting his status wasn't enough; he even offered to betray others as a bargaining chip.
One wondered what Jin Hong and Liu Ze would think if they knew.
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But Xu Chengxian used the opportunity to slow his attacks.
"You know their weaknesses?" Xu Chengxian asked, "How do you know? Are you acquainted with them?"
He couldn't kill Yu Feilong here.
The duels arranged by Marquis Bishui were clearly not meant to be to-the-death battles. Killing him would be difficult to explain.
Besides, this guy was now claiming to be a close relative of a demon marquis.
Whether he could explain it or not wasn't important; Marquis Bishui couldn't openly do anything to him. The important thing was that they hadn't obtained the dragon essence blood they wanted.
"Of course, I know. Jin Hong and Liu Ze entered the royal city before you. I inquired about their backgrounds beforehand," Yu Feilong said, "If you don't believe me, I can tell you the black dragon's weakness first as proof."
"Tsk." Xu Chengxian was even less impressed with this guy.
So, after thinking for a moment, he swung his snake tail fiercely again.
Bang!
"Xu Chengxian!" Yu Feilong roared in exasperation, "Don't push me too far! I…"
"I didn't say I wouldn't agree," Xu Chengxian interrupted before he could finish, "Tell me the black dragon's vital point first, let me hear it."
Then, he took another large gulp of demon blood.
"The black dragon's weakness lies in his original demon form's fear of fire."
"He is stubborn and unyielding. If you use reverse psychology, you can definitely make him fall into your trap!"
"…Tsk." Xu Chengxian thought, the first one was hard to say, he hadn't tried it.
The second one was indeed accurate.
"Alright, I agree, I can stop."
"But…"
"But what?"
"But there's a condition," Xu Chengxian said, "It's not that I'm distrustful, but this is a duel arena after all, and I don't trust you."
He wasn't confident he could definitely kill Yu Feilong.
After all, his opponent was two minor realms higher than him.
To get this big crocodile into his current predicament, he had carefully calculated his vital points, planned meticulously, used all his divine abilities and combat skills, and seized the opportunity.
If he really pushed this guy to the brink, forcing him to fight to the death, it would be difficult to end things.
But based on Yu Feilong's performance, his demonic character was truly concerning.
His words might not be reliable.
Letting him go, then trying to trap him in his current predicament again, would not be easy.
So, Xu Chengxian's condition was: "How about this, make an oath."
"Swear that after I stop, you will immediately admit defeat and won't go back on your word and fight me."
"You're afraid I'll go back on my word?" Yu Feilong asked.
"I'm a little worried," Xu Chengxian didn't deny, "If you go back on your word and struggle, I'll have to expend more energy to fight you. That's not good for me winning the championship."
It would damage his reputation.
If he wasn't worried about affecting his promotion, why would he…
Of course, even if Xu Chengxian agreed, he would find a way to silence him completely.
"Alright, no problem."
"Good, it's a deal!"
…
"They're out!"
On the arena, the door flashed.
Yu Feilong and a patterned snake walked out.
The former's face was visibly ugly.
From this, one could tell the result of the match.
There was no need to look at how the names on the light wall were illuminated.
But Lingxiao still took a look.
Sure enough, Yu Feilong's name was dimmed.
"Does Your Majesty still worry that he can escape your grasp?" Ling Yunzi said with a smile.
"What I worry about is that he hasn't learned his lesson," Lingxiao looked at the flying patterned snake, "Xu Chengxian, how did it go?"
"Everything went smoothly," Xu Chengxian said with a smile, "However, this guy has a terrible demonic character and will definitely hold a grudge. Should we find an opportunity to kill him?"
"What, did this guy offend you?" Ling Yunzi asked.
"He spoke boastfully in front of me, saying he wanted to take your second sister as a concubine!" Xu Chengxian said angrily, "Do you know? That guy's original form is a crocodile with small wings, ugly as hell!"
"And he's all slimy and needs a good scrubbing!"
"Then he deserves to be killed," Ling Yunzi said.
"Hmph, those who covet my beauty are like carps crossing the river, I'm too lazy to care. But this Yu Feilong, without courage or wisdom, dares to spout nonsense, he's simply courting death!" Lingxiao raised an eyebrow.
No wonder this guy made some inexplicable moves when he fought with her.
He probably thought that would show off his heroism, right?
How foolish!
"You say he holds a grudge? That's even better." She was very satisfied with Xu Chengxian's protection of her, so she smiled and said, "You certainly didn't have enough to eat in the arena. When he falls into our hands again next time, I'll let you eat your fill."
"If you put it that way, raising him slowly to eat seems more cost-effective," Xu Chengxian coiled up on the seat and smiled.
"Raise him?" Ling Yunzi showed an interested expression and thought for a moment, "I think it's feasible."
"Yes, his bloodline inheritance is acceptable, and he doesn't have much backbone. He looks fierce and powerful, but in reality, he's cautious and cowardly. As long as he has a way out, he won't dare to risk his life easily," Lingxiao nodded and said, "I also think it's good."
Xu Chengxian guessed that this "good" meant that his temperament was suitable for being raised as livestock.
It was because they had accurately judged this that they had decided on the series of traps to deal with Yu Feilong.
If Yu Feilong heard this, he would definitely feel a chill down his spine.
Someone wanted to raise him as a meat pig.
And a sustainable one, to nibble on from time to time, but not let him die. A way of raising him without demon rights.
"That guy said Marquis Bishui is his uncle," Xu Chengxian remembered and said.
"As expected," Ling Yunzi smiled when he heard this, "A pampered egg raised in a land of luxury, how could he be willing to risk his life?"
Why are the barefoot afraid of those wearing shoes?
Because those who have nothing are more willing to go all out.
Why do capitalists seem more benevolent than landlords?
Why does the exploitation of employees have to be disguised with a layer of hypocrisy?
Because they earn more than landlords and are more afraid of the oppressed rising up in rebellion and leaving them with nothing.
Marquis Bishui was not a capitalist.
Because by the end of the fourth match, when Jin Hong and Liu Ze appeared in the arena, the sun was about to set.
Prime Minister Turtle, at the demon marquis's signal, announced that it was late today and the duels were suspended.
Let everyone rest for the time being.
He instructed the little demons to arrange accommodation for all the great demons present and prepare good wine and food to entertain them.
The sun was about to set, but it hadn't set yet.
Xu Chengxian couldn't help but sigh: "At this time in my previous life, I wouldn't have gotten off work yet!"
Of course, there was a grand banquet in the Marquis Bishui's mansion.
There was wine, meat, and singing and dancing to add to the fun.
The female demons who sang and danced were young, beautiful, and lovely.
The people were beautiful, the songs were beautiful, and the dances were even more beautiful.
The great demons were still quite reserved. After all, everyone was here to recruit a son-in-law. Even if they were out of the running, they had to pretend at this time.
Otherwise, who knew if Marquis Bishui would be unhappy if they acted dissolutely at this time?
Xu Chengxian stared with his snake eyes and vertical pupils, enjoying the show very much.
Anyway, he was in snake form, who could see lust in his face?
Besides, he considered himself to be watching the performance with an appreciative eye.
There was absolutely no worldly desire mixed in.
Mainly, Lingxiao and Ling Yunzi were both sitting beside him, and they were calm, how could he lose his composure?
Then, after eating and drinking his fill, and the singing and dancing had ended, he prepared to go back to sleep.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he pushed open the door.
He found a beautiful woman inside.
"Yo ho!"
Who!
Who is it?
Who is testing me!