Master of Strange Dao

Chapter 1599 - 429: Leave a Button, Eerie Sword Draw

Yu Ziqing thought that the painful lesson last time would make Jiu Nian remember forever, and that from now on, he would never sign an ancient contract with anyone again.Now he finally understood why those old fellows always told him that all gods were truly arrogant.

Sometimes, their arrogance reached a point where it seemed foolish.

Oftentimes, they believed everything was under control, especially when facing someone they looked down upon; such innate arrogance was hard to conceal.

Besides this, Yu Ziqing truly couldn't understand why Jiu Nian would make such a contract with the Black Mountain Demon King.

Did he think that without the Mountain Lord, he could avoid any consequences, not fearing the price?

Didn't he know that the so-called cost of breach, no matter what it was or whether he could forcibly avoid it, was actually an irreparable flaw for a top-tier being?

Yu Ziqing waved to Wu Shuangge, signaling him to put away the Mixed Yuan Gold Bowl.

He looked at Yang, smiling in his eyes.

"I want to ask some questions first."

"What a waste of time, if we push harder, I can refine him to death in three months." Yang seemed a little displeased.

"I think he might really have some intelligence."

"Alright, then quickly ask."

Yang paused the refining process, and Yu Ziqing floated near Black Mountain, letting out a long sigh.

"You heard, I have something to ask you now. If you honestly tell me, I'll plead for you, asking that one to spare your life."

The Black Mountain Demon King slowly calmed down, feeling that the one who made the ancient contract with him might be very important to the other party. However, he didn't know much.

After asking for a while, Yu Ziqing confirmed this point. Even after coming here, Jiu Nian remained cautious and never revealed his true form in front of the Black Mountain Demon King.

Yu Ziqing seized the problems with Jiu Nian to question him, and soon the Black Mountain Demon King ran out of information, starting to add details himself, but Yu Ziqing shook his head.

"If it weren't for his importance to us, do you think I would plead for you? You better be honest, say what is what, one is one, two is two."

The Black Mountain Demon King was silent for a moment, then Yu Ziqing spoke slowly.

"You might not even know what the truly important details are. I think it'd be better if I see for myself.

Open your mind, let me see for myself to be sure."

"Impossible." The Black Mountain Demon King flatly refused.

Yu Ziqing shook his head, calmly saying.

"Don't think you have any leverage, you have none.

I'll be honest with you, sending your demon king underlings to attack the hungry ghost means you're doomed.

I'm not negotiating with you, I'm merely weighing the pros and cons.

Do you really think the True Dragon will do me a favor, and I can command him?

Truthfully, he'll do me a favor because he doesn't care about your life.

He's only interested in your true form; your life is insignificant.

This is your only slight chance of not being refined to death.

I can't tell you that you'll walk away unscathed.

Your true form has already been noticed by the True Dragon.

The most you can hope for is to give up your true form, keeping your demon soul and transformed body to at least save your life.

I'm willing to do this purely because I want to find the opportunity to deal with that devil through you.

You yourself are not that important to me.

I'll ask one last time, do you wish to be refined to death, or do as I said?"

After Yu Ziqing spoke, he floated silently there. After a moment, he waved his hand, and an incense stick flew out, landing on the mountain top.

"I'll give you the time of one incense stick. If you're unwilling, I'll turn and leave."

Yu Ziqing floated away and returned to Yang's side, waiting silently.

Yang glanced at Yu Ziqing, smirking, thinking he was just fooling around again.

He didn't believe Yu Ziqing was genuinely willing to let the Black Mountain Demon King go.

However, Yu Ziqing was indeed correct; he was only interested in this Black Mountain. Whether the Black Mountain Demon King lived or died, or how he died, was unimportant. He believed Yu Ziqing surely had his own plans.

In any case, it certainly wouldn't be genuinely letting him leave politely.

The Black Mountain Demon King fell into turmoil, not quite believing Yu Ziqing's words.

But there was one thing he understood; with the impact of those terrifying filths, at most three months, no, if his realm continued to decline, maybe a little over a month, the True Dragon could forcibly refine his true form.

He no longer hoped that Jiu Nian would come to save him. The price of the contract now seemed smaller compared to confronting a True Dragon head-on.

Moreover, he somewhat understood that Jiu Nian must have great grievances with these people.

After thinking it over, seeing the incense was about to burn out, the Black Mountain Demon King finally spoke up.

"I can agree with you, but first, an ancient contract must be established."

"Take it or leave it," Yu Ziqing rejected outright, without a moment's hesitation.

He wouldn't rashly make a contract with anyone.

Yu Ziqing turned and left, and the Black Mountain Demon King became anxious; he knew very well that this person was resolute without any room for negotiation.

No matter how it might backfire on him, it was a choice between dying now or dying later.

He didn't bear much resentment towards Yu Ziqing, for they, as demons, understood one thing perfectly: once a grievance is formed, and you strike first, you must be prepared for the consequences.