Senior Red Snow Asura’s words sounded like a provocation, but in reality… they were indeed a provocation.
It seemed she was trying to lure these local demon cultivators into making a move, but her true intentions were unclear.
Hmph, does she really think I’m that foolish to attack first? That would just give her an excuse to act.
Ba Kui sneered inwardly, feeling he had already seen through the first layer of her scheme. Outwardly, he maintained his respectful demeanor.
“Senior, you misunderstand,” he said, bowing his head. “We truly just want to broaden our horizons. Many of these demon cultivators are new to the demonic path and lack sufficient understanding of the Nine Provinces’ demonic ways. They are eager for knowledge. We hope you can satisfy our curiosity a little.”
They couldn’t make a move, at least not proactively.
What they needed to do now was to figure out the senior’s “concerns” and see if they could exploit them.
Moreover, they couldn’t push her too hard. If they did, and she went on a killing spree, it would be a complete loss for them.
“Who do you think you are?” Lian Xin mocked arrogantly. “Why should the master satisfy your curiosity?”
“Do you even deserve to waste the master’s time, meow?” A Miao chimed in.
Before they came out, Tang Xin had instructed them to act arrogantly.
The more arrogant the subordinates, the more these demon cultivators would be wary of the master’s identity and strength. After all, those who dared to be arrogant on someone else’s turf were either fools or truly confident in their power.
“Heh, young people these days,” Tang Xin sighed. “Alright, I’ll tell you. There is indeed a demonic artifact in the main hall. What of it?”
“A demonic artifact?” Ba Kui exclaimed. “May I ask, senior, what kind of demonic artifact is it?”
“It’s not a direct combat type of demonic artifact,” she continued. “Its function is very complex and can’t be explained in a few words.”
“Is the demonic artifact in your possession, senior?”
He quickly followed up.
Tang Xin’s expression immediately turned cold.
“Why don’t you come up and search for it yourself?”
Ba Kui immediately took two steps back.
Search? If he dared to take another step forward, the senior would probably make a move directly.
Despite his concerns, a cultivator with strength and confidence wouldn’t easily hand over their belongings, especially a demonic cultivator.
“I’ll give you one more chance to speak,” Tang Xin said coldly. “My patience is at its limit.”
In fact, Tang Xin’s patience wasn’t at its limit, but the time for the Disguise Pill was almost up…
Fortunately, her two companions were also mentally strong and didn’t show any flaws.
Hearing the senior’s warning, Ba Kui swallowed hard.
He was sure that the person in front of him must have obtained something incredible in the main hall. But trying to take the treasure from her was almost impossible.
Even though they had the advantage in numbers, as long as this senior had Nascent Soul stage cultivation, they wouldn’t be able to resist, even if she was restrained.
Reluctant to part with the treasure but also afraid of the senior’s strength, he was torn inside, frowning deeply and saying nothing.
Damn, stalling for time on purpose?
Tang Xin cursed inwardly.
[Options generating…]
[Option 1: Strike first. Use all techniques to try to severely injure the enemy in front of you.]
[Success rate: 10%, reward: Sun and Moon Immortal Grass, failure results in instant death.]
[Option 2: Ignore the opponent and walk out with dignity.]
[Success rate: 50%, reward: High-Grade Healing Grass, failure triggers battle scenario.]
[Option 3: Use words to humiliate the opponent.]
[Success rate: 100%, reward: Throat Soothing Grass.]
Why is humiliating someone a guaranteed success? Didn’t I already change my title? Could it be that this is still my innate ability?
“You stupid pig!”
Tang Xin spoke up.
Ba Kui was momentarily stunned, standing there in a daze.
“Didn’t hear me clearly?” She smirked sarcastically, “I said you’re a stupid pig!”
“Senior…”
The man’s face twitched.
Conflicts are one thing, but why the random insults? Just because you’re a senior, you think you can humiliate juniors at will? Do I not have any dignity?
“What, you think just because I haven’t killed any of you, I don’t dare to make a move?”
Tang Xin’s villainous aura was so intense that it made all the demonic cultivators present shiver without her even trying.
“Are you still clinging to those old ideas? Going to a new place, killing everyone to establish your authority? Then escalating conflicts, waiting to be defeated, and finally reincarnating into the next life?”
“How outdated… What are you? You’re demonic cultivators! People not bound by the rules of heaven and earth! Not bound by rules, yet shackled by your own thinking, how laughable!”
“S-Senior,” Ba Kui was dizzy from her scolding, “I don’t quite understand what you mean…”
“What I mean is,” Tang Xin gave him a disdainful look, “times have changed. It’s no longer the era where killing people proves your ‘demonic intent.’ Demonic cultivators need to use their brains too!”
“Use our brains?”
“What’s the big deal about killing someone? Does that prove you’re ruthless? A true demonic cultivator shouldn’t be confined to forms; they should use more advanced methods,” Tang Xin said with a half-smile, “Instead of killing you, I think breaking your legs and throwing you in front of the righteous cultivators outside would be more effective!”
“If the term ‘demonic cultivator’ doesn’t instill fear, then what’s the point?”
“Senior, what you said…”
Ba Kui wanted to speak but was directly interrupted by Tang Xin.
“Shut up, stupid pig. Did I give you permission to speak?” Tang Xin snorted, “Do you have any objections to me calling you a stupid pig?”
The humiliating words echoed in the ears of every demonic cultivator, and the oppressive aura of the “senior” surged once again.
Looking at “Red Snow Asura” with eyes full of mockery, disappointment, anger, and amusement, Ba Kui felt his scalp tingle, and a wave of fear rose from the depths of his heart!
This kind of thinking…
This kind of thinking is what a true demonic cultivator is!
It’s not about killing you easily, but making you feel despair! True despair!
Is this the difference between a high-level demonic cultivator and an ordinary one?
I actually thought I could rely on his “concerns” to negotiate and get what I wanted… If the senior wasn’t trying to make us experience “despair,” he probably would have acted from the start, right?
“Idiot, why aren’t you talking?”
Tang Xin continued to scold.
“Because the senior only allowed me to say one sentence…”
Ba Kui sighed, kneeling on the ground, and spoke in a submissive manner.
“I understand now, from the beginning, our reactions were all within the senior’s expectations. The senior knew we were greedy, first testing us, then warning us, and finally showing his overwhelming power, deliberately leading us step by step into the abyss of despair… The senior is the true demonic cultivator, while we are just ordinary people acting under the guise of demonic cultivation.”
Is this even possible?
Just a few scolding words and the other party’s doubts are dispelled?
Perhaps it’s because normal people wouldn’t have the guts to reprimand someone in this situation…
“In light of your timely realization,” Tang Xin waved his hand, as if saying “disappointed but not surprised,” “I’ll spare your life… Remember, we are demonic cultivators. Bringing despair to people is far more terrifying than killing them!”
