Chapter 0181

Chapter 181: My Tong’er would never be like you…

His words cracked like thunder above the Jade Purity Sect as voices erupted. Several elders barked at once: “Outrageous!” Another slammed a hand on the armrest and said: “A yellow-mouthed brat daring to insult his teacher and defy his forebears, what kind of order is this?” A third fumed and said: “Rebel, rebel. Has law and rule vanished?”

Most of the male Elders opposed him. It was simple: they were admirers of Mo Liu Su as well. How could they bear to watch the goddess of their dreams be taken by a pig?

Mo Liu Su’s face drained of color as she said, firm and fast: “Little Qi… you… you dare ask such a thing… I do not agree.”

Tang Qi’s smile turned cold as he stopped the art. The calamity struck at once. The pain of the five punishments drowned Mo Liu Su.

She screamed as she clutched her chest and fell to her knees, banging her head on the floor. She shook without stop and could not keep from crying. No one dared to approach. She bore the lash of heavenly punishment; unless one was a person of great fate, anyone who touched her would be dragged into the disaster.

She crawled and pleaded, tears like pear blossoms in rain, as she said: “Save me… Little Qi… your teacher is in such pain… don’t leave me…”

This sight could have moved a heart of stone. Yet strangely, the people around her felt no pity; instead, a twisted feeling rose. Seeing the icy, aloof goddess who once barely spoke to anyone now prostrated in the dirt, begging and struggling in agony, was… satisfying. More than a few eyes glowed as they wished she would become even more pitiful and low, as if that way they might be worthy of her.

Mo Liu Su stretched out a hand like a helpless insect and clutched at Tang Qi’s trouser leg as she said: “Little Qi… please, save me. I cannot take it anymore.”

Chen Ling’er’s brows knit as she looked at Tang Qi and asked: “Will you really watch her be tortured to death?”

Tang Qi sighed with practiced regret and said: “Senior sister, I have my difficulties. Offsetting Heavenly Tribulation demands a heavy price. If there is no benefit, why would I risk my life to save her?”

Chen Ling’er flushed and protested: “But she is your master.”

Tang Qi’s eyes cooled as he said: “So what? Does the sect have a rule that a disciple must give everything for a master without condition?”

Both Chen Ling’er and Mo Liu Su shivered, their faces turning pale. The sect had no such rule, but they had once known someone like that. Unbidden, Zhou Tong’s youthful face rose before their eyes. Only he could care for and respect them without condition. Only Zhou Tong would ignore his own losses and shield them with everything he had, turning aside every disaster. Yet they had driven Zhou Tong away. He would never return.

Mo Liu Su sobbed, almost fainting as she murmured: “Tong’er… my Tong’er… your teacher was wrong.”

But the truth was the same as before: she did not know she was wrong; she only knew she was about to die.

Tang Qi’s face twisted with anger as he snarled: “You still think of him? He is a sect traitor and will never come back!” He grabbed Mo Liu Su’s hair, lifted her head, and forced her to meet his eyes. It was utterly rude and, by sect rules, a capital crime for defying a superior. No one stopped him. Between a defiant heaven’s chosen and an Elder plagued by Heavenly Tribulation and on the verge of death, it was not a hard choice.

Mo Liu Su trembled and said in a broken voice: “Little Qi… aren’t you my good disciple? Why treat me like this? Can’t you be like Tong’er…”

Tang Qi cut her off with a shout as he clamped a hand around her neck and ran the Heavenly Devil Swallowing Art, saying: “Shut up! I hate that man. Never mention him in front of me again!”

There was a boom. As origin power poured into him, Tang Qi shattered the wall before his realm and stepped into the Reincarnation Realm. He exulted in silence as he thought: [I was right. This woman’s fortune is deep. I have taken so much and it is still only a drop in the bucket. I must have her.]

People around them were stunned to speechlessness. So monstrous at such a young age, he had already become a great power. Compared to him, Zhou Tong was nothing. Faced with such a genius, the whole Jade Purity Sect would have to fawn on him and let him take what he pleased.

Wu Zhan finally spoke and said: “Tang Qi, brat, I grant your request.” Tang Qi’s eyes brightened with delight, while Mo Liu Su stared at the Sect Master as if struck by lightning.

Wu Zhan raised a finger and added: “But the sect has one condition: you must bring back Zhou Tong’s head.”

Tang Qi barked a laugh and said: “That’s all?”

Wu Zhan nodded and said: “I never eat my words. The day Zhou Tong dies will be the day of your dual cultivation ceremony.”

Mo Liu Su struggled and cried out: “No! I don’t agree! You are forcing me. If Tong’er were here, he would protect me. He would never be like you. You cannot harm my Tong’er!”

Tang Qi drew back his hand with a mocking smile and said: “Oh? Master seems unhappy with me. Then I will stop…”

Mo Liu Su gave a shriek and grabbed his arm in panic as she said: “Don’t!” She could not endure the five punishments again.

Tang Qi’s tone turned almost lazy as he asked: “Master, do you want my help or not?”

He felt she was already his plaything, and he enjoyed toying with prey. Mo Liu Su’s eyes dodged as she bit down her shame and said: “I… I agree.” [Once he removes my Heavenly Tribulation, I will go back on this at once.]

Tang Qi pressed his advantage and said: “Good. Then we will sign a Heavenly Dao contract.”

Mo Liu Su’s pupils shook as she asked in disbelief: “What did you say?”

Tang Qi’s smile grew sharp as he said: “What is so surprising? Didn’t you do this to Zhou Tong before? If you break the contract, Heaven will punish you.”

Her lips trembled, but in the end she bowed her head and said: “I… will sign.”

Before the crowd, they signed the contract. Two copies were made, one for Mo Liu Su and one for Tang Qi. Whoever tore it would be struck by calamity.

Tang Qi threw his head back and laughed wildly. He had gotten what he wanted without effort. Only Mo Liu Su’s face turned the color of ash.

Tang Qi clasped his hands to Wu Zhan and said: “There is no time to waste. I will head to the Desolate Mountain secret realm now and cut down that traitor!” He added with a grin: “I’ll be right back. Please keep a close eye on my master. Do not let her run.”

Wu Zhan waved him on and said: “Rest easy, brat. You will get what you desire.”

Tang Qi nodded as he turned toward Desolate Mountain. He reached out and seized Chen Ling’er’s wrist as he said: “Senior sister, you will come with me.”

Cold sweat soaked Chen Ling’er at once. He was done pretending and had bared his claws. [If I go alone with him, I will meet disaster.]

Tang Qi tugged her forward and snapped: “What are you waiting for? Let’s go!” He wrapped his aura around Chen Ling’er and rushed away at full speed.