Chapter 74: Conditions, Driving the Tiger to Swallow the Wolf
Chapter 74: Conditions, Driving the Tiger to Swallow the Wolf
"What do you want then?"
The Third Elder asked in a deep voice.
"That's more like it."
Qin Xiao nodded in satisfaction. "I just need your Haotian Sect to do one thing for me."
"What!"
Both the Second and Seventh Elders were shocked.
They all understood that Qin Xiao was asking the Haotian Sect to do something, not just them personally.
"Young man, you're delusional to think you can use me to blackmail the Haotian Sect. It's just wishful thinking!"
"I, as a disciple of the Haotian Sect, would rather die than submit!"
The Seventh Elder said passionately.
"Haha, well said!"
Qin Xiao laughed.
Then, with a wave of his hand, a bolt of lightning accurately struck the Third Elder with a "crack" sound.
Even though the Third Elder quickly activated his soul power to resist, he still sustained serious injuries.
In fact, if Qin Xiao had other plans, he could have taken this opportunity to severely injure the Third Elder.
"Third brother, are you, are you alright?"
The Seventh Elder panicked. "Qin Xiao, it was me who provoked you, why did you hurt my third brother!"
He yelled angrily.
"Haha, guess?" Qin Xiao laughed.
"I guess nothing!"
The Seventh Elder roared again.
Crack.
Then, another bolt of lightning accurately struck the Third Elder.
The scene suddenly quieted down.
It's him who defied you, why keep striking me! The Third Elder was on the verge of tears, mentally exploding.
"Third brother, are you, are you still okay?"
The Seventh Elder asked again.
"For now, yes. But I can't say for sure in a bit."
The Third Elder replied irritably.
In fact, his internal qi and blood were churning, only suppressed by his strong soul power.
But if he were struck by lightning again, he would definitely vomit blood.
"That's good then."
The Seventh Elder sighed in relief.
He felt this was even more unbearable and was about to speak out again: "Qin"
"Wait!" The Third Elder frowned and shouted, stopping the Seventh Elder.
He really didn't dare to let the Seventh Elder speak again. With Qin Xiao's temperament, if the Seventh Elder spoke disrespectfully again, it would definitely be him who got struck.
He really couldn't bear it anymore.
"Third brother, are you going to bow down to him?"
"Not in a hurry, let's first hear what Qin Xiao has to say."
After the Third Elder finished speaking, he looked at Qin Xiao and said, "Tell us your demands, let's hear them."
"Good, I knew you would make a wise choice."
A look of approval appeared on Qin Xiao's face, and then he leisurely said, "My request is simple. Help me capture Tang Hao and bring him before me."
"Capture who?"
"Tang Hao?"
Both the Third and the Seventh Elders, even the one under Qin Xiao's feet, were filled with shock in their voices.
"Yes, it's Tang Hao, the renegade disciple of your Haotian Sect." Qin Xiao gave a definite reply.
"I don't know, how did he offend you?"
The Third Elder asked, puzzled.
"This matter, once you meet Tang Hao, you can ask him yourself."
"All I can tell you is that the situation between me and Tang Hao is a matter of life and death."
Qin Xiao said indifferently.
"So, it's because of Tang Hao that you were so ruthless towards the Zhiyi Clan?" The Third Elder suddenly realized the key to the matter.
"What do you think?" Qin Xiao winked at the Third Elder, throwing the question back.
That must be the truth then.
Both the Third and Seventh Elders thought to themselves.
Then, the Seventh Elder couldn't help but burst out, "Tang Hao, always Tang Hao. Back then, he put the Haotian Sect in a difficult position, making us suffer from the suppression of the Martial Soul Hall, forcing us to seal the gates. Now, he's troubled us again?"
"This troublemaker, does he only want the Haotian Sect to be destroyed before he stops?"
That's really true!
After hearing the Seventh Elder, the Third Elder also felt it was true.
However, in front of Qin Xiao, an outsider, he couldn't say much.
"Enough, Seventh, don't say anymore."
The Third Elder scolded the Seventh Elder again, then said to Qin Xiao, "We cannot agree to this matter. But we can go back to the sect and discuss it."
He felt that the truth of the matter still needed to be clarified with Tang Hao.
"Since that's the case, then go back by yourself." Qin Xiao nodded.
He had no objections to this.
Now that Tang Xiao was dead and Tang Chen was in the City of Slaughter, he believed that these old fogeys of the sect would be willing to target Tang Hao in order to save their old comrade.
Of course,
Whether they could actually capture Tang Hao was another matter.
But that wasn't important. As long as the Haotian Sect targeted Tang Hao, Qin Xiao's goal of driving the tiger to devour the wolf would be achieved.
As for who was the tiger and who was the wolf, it didn't matter.
Even if they found out that he had killed Tang Xiao, it was irrelevant.
This strategy was good if it succeeded, and not a big loss if it failed.
"Tang Hao hasn't been in contact with us for decades, finding him won't be easy."
The Third Elder hesitated for a moment before adding.
"It's okay, I'm young and can wait." Qin Xiao said nonchalantly, shaking his head.
The Third Elder sighed, "Take care, Seventh Brother."
After saying this, he turned to leave.
"Wait."
However, Qin Xiao stopped him.
The Seventh Elder turned his head, puzzled, and asked, "Do you have anything else to say?"
Bang!
Qin Xiao didn't speak, but instead kicked the Seventh Elder out of the pit, watching him fall to the ground. Then he pointed at the Seventh Elder and said, "You stay, let him go back."
Qin Xiao remembered that the Seventh Elder had always been at odds with Tang Hao. Even when Tang San returned to the Haotian Sect, he did everything to obstruct.
If the Seventh Elder returned to the Haotian Sect, there might be unexpected gains.
"Let the Seventh go back?"
The Third Elder was startled, not expecting this outcome.
Instinctively, he looked at the Seventh Elder and asked in a low voice, "Seventh Brother, are you willing?"
"I am willing." The Seventh Elder had already stood up, patting his chest and assuring, "Third Brother, don't worry. I will definitely persuade Second Brother, Fourth Brother, Fifth Brother. We will capture that troublemaker Tang Hao."
The Third Elder was speechless, not knowing what to say.
"How about it, are you unwilling?"
At this moment, Qin Xiao's voice echoed between the brothers.
The Third Elder was conflicted. In fact, he was very unwilling, as who would want to leave their fate in someone else's hands?
"Young man, what nonsense are you talking about?"
"Our brotherhood is not something you can stir up with a few words."
"I believe Third Brother sincerely hopes I go."
The Seventh Elder said, looking at the Third Elder for confirmation.
I'm so frustrated with you!
The Third Elder cursed in his heart but nodded without a change in expression.
"See, young man?"
"This is brotherhood. I warn you, if a single hair is missing from my Third Brother, your conditions will never be met."
The Seventh Elder warned Qin Xiao.
Meanwhile, the Third Elder's heart trembled, pleading silently for the Seventh Elder to leave quickly.
Provoking this young man would only mean trouble for him.
"Third Brother, take care, I'm off!"
The Seventh Elder said, then leaped into the air, heading in the direction of the Haotian Sect.
Qin Xiao withdrew his gaze and then stepped towards the Third Elder.
"What, what are you going to do?"
The Seventh Elder panicked, sensing something ominous from Qin Xiao's actions.
"You, a Titled Douluo level powerhouse, are rarely matched by anyone. Only by sealing your cultivation will I feel at ease."
Qin Xiao reassured, "Don't resist, it won't hurt."
Seal the soul power?
Wouldn't that make me a normal person?
The Third Elder instinctively resisted.
"Are you sure you don't want me to seal your soul power?" Qin Xiao asked, frowning.
"I didn't say I was unwilling." The Third Elder replied with a sad face, "Can you now remove the knife from my neck?"
Qin Xiao smiled brightly, showing his white teeth, "Why didn't you cooperate like this earlier?"
The Third Elder closed his eyes in despair, resigned to his fate, and let nature take its course.
A moment later...
A burst of hurried footsteps approached.
Qin Xiao turned to look, seeing Flender, Liu Erlong, Zhao Wuji, and others quickly approaching.
"Hey, where did the other person go? Why is there only one left?"
Upon arriving, Liu Erlong noticed someone was missing.
"He just went back to the Haotian Sect," Qin Xiao knew she was referring to the Seventh Elder and responded indifferently.
"What are you all doing here?"
Qin Xiao asked, puzzled.
Flender explained, "We noticed that there was no soul power fluctuation anymore, so we thought the discussion was over and came over to see if there was anything we could help you with."
In fact, he wanted to ask if there was anything he could do for Qin Xiao, like digging a hole to bury a body.
"What about him?" Flender looked towards the Third Elder.
However, the sharp look in his eyes was noticed by the Third Elder.
"This little Soul Saint, he actually harbors killing intent towards me?"
The Third Elder was shocked. How dare he?
Until now, he remembered how humble Flender had appeared in front of the academy gates.
Qin Xiao shook his head, "He is just a prisoner now, no need to pay too much attention to him. I'm keeping him for a purpose."
The negotiations with the Haotian Sect hadn't broken down yet, so he felt there was no need to execute the prisoner.
"I'm going out for a bit, you all go ahead and do what you need to do."
Qin Xiao waved his hand, then grabbed the Third Elder by the collar, leaped into the air, and disappeared from everyone's sight in an instant.
Moments later, a series of sonic booms were heard.
"Boss Flender, are you hiding something from me? What is His Highness's real strength?"
"That's a Haotian Sect elder, the owner of the Haotian Hammer soul, and His Highness just took him away like a little chick?"
Liu Erlong's eyes widened in disbelief.
She knew that a Titled Douluo was a peak powerhouse in her mind, but she never imagined they could be so easily subdued.
"Erlong, you've known His Highness for a short time and only understand a fraction of him. But I can tell you responsibly, it's good for you to be mentally prepared."
Flender advised with a serious tone.
He didn't know how shocked Liu Erlong would be if she knew that Qin Xiao had killed Tang Xiao, the master of the Haotian Sect.
"Royal Uncle, great news!"
"Really great news!"
"Bang!"
In the Prince's mansion, Xue Beng burst through the door, laughing loudly at Xue Xing in the room.
Crack.
Xue Xing, startled, dropped his exquisite teacup to the ground.
Damn!
Another thousand spirit coin loss!
After a moment of shock, he looked gloomily at Xue Beng, "Tell me what happened. If I don't find it pleasing, don't blame me for being ruthless."
He spoke coldly.
"Royal Uncle, don't be angry. I assure you, you'll be very pleased with today's news."
"What is it!"
Xue Xing's voice almost squeezed out of his teeth.
"Royal Uncle, people from the Haotian Sect have arrived!"
"Haotian Sect!"
Indeed, Xue Xing's eyes widened, then he laughed loudly, "Haha, good, very good. It seems our guess was right; the Haotian Sect does value the Strength Clan highly."
"Royal Uncle, you are truly foresighted, everything under control." Xue Beng quickly flattered Xue Xing.
But he soon noticed that Xue Xing's brow furrowed again, "Royal Uncle, what's wrong?"
"Qin Xiao is a Titled Douluo level powerhouse, even Dugu Bo is very wary of him. If the Haotian Sect only sent one strong person, it would be hard to capture him."
Xue Xing voiced his concerns, "If Qin Xiao escapes this time, it will be difficult to take action in the future. Not eliminating the roots when cutting grass means it will grow back in the spring wind. With his age, he will definitely be a huge hidden danger in the future."
"Just this matter?"
"Isn't this important?"
"Of course!"
Xue Beng laughed, "Haha, Royal Uncle, you can rest assured. My people outside discovered that the Haotian Sect actually sent two Titled Douluo level powerhouses. Qin Xiao is doomed!"
Xue Xing sighed in relief, "That is indeed foolproof. The Haotian Sect is known for their domineering actions, sending two people this time shows they are well-prepared.
Even if Qin Xiao is strong, he is still too young. After today, we will have no more worries! Great! Hahaha."
Prince
Xue Xing became more joyous as he spoke, eventually laughing out loud.
Eliminating a Titled Douluo level enemy without lifting a finger, he felt a bit proud.
However,
He then instructed Xue Beng, "Now go and see how things are progressing."
"If Qin Xiao has already fallen, I have another arrangement."
Xue Beng asked, puzzled, "May I know what other plans you have, Royal Uncle? I can take care of it."
"You can't handle this matter."
"But, I can still tell you about it."
"Not only Qin Xiao brought us humiliation, but also the overbearing Shrek. Qin Xiao must die, and the people of Shrek Academy must also be eliminated!"
Xue Xing said murderously.
"Right, without Qin Xiao, Shrek is just a toothless tiger, they must be eliminated!"
Xue Beng's face showed a fierce expression. "Royal Uncle, I'll go investigate personally. Just wait for my good news."
After speaking,
He turned and left the room.
But soon returned, With a very ugly look on his face, Gloomy and dripping with anger.
(End of Chapter)
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