Chapter 3011: Threats and Temptations_1

Hearing this explanation, Meng Shu clearly didn't believe it and coldly snapped again, "Just passing by? If that's the case, why would you hide in the shadows?"

After speaking, he immediately unleashed his own intimidating aura, pressing down towards Xu Sheng...

He had expected to see the latter kneel to the ground, but he was disappointed...

Xu Sheng remained standing upright in place, as if unaffected...

Witnessing this scene, Chao Tianxiang narrowed her eyes and thought to herself, "This kid can withstand the old man's pressure; quite surprising indeed!"

Could it be he is a disciple of a Great Sect??

In contrast, Meng Shu's face suddenly darkened...

In his view, Xu Sheng not kneeling under the oppression of him, a Soul Douluo Warrior, was a slap in his own face!!

With that thought, he increased the pressure he was emitting once again...

Xu Sheng, of course, sensed this and chuckled lightly, responding, "Senior, I was merely attracted by the aura released by this plant-type soul beast and wanted to investigate further"

"As for why I hid, Aquipeia Forest is so dangerous, that shouldn't be anything unusual, right?"

Within Aquipeia Forest, there are many desperate outlaws, who knows what kind of people one might encounter!

Meng Shu heard him out, his gaze resting on Xu Sheng's face for several seconds before finally withdrawing his pressure...

"So it turns out, it seems I misunderstood!"

"However, you look to be under ten years of age, yet you can withstand my imposing aura, which is quite rare on the entire Continent!"

"Which sect are you a disciple of??"

Xu Sheng casually replied, "Senior, I am not a Sect Disciple!"

As these words left his mouth, Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang's gazes towards him turned eager...

A child who can withstand the pressure of a Soul Douluo level is bound to have outstanding talent. Plus, he has not joined any sect. If he could be taken back, he might even aid Yiran in the future!

With that in mind, Meng Shu cleared his throat and spoke in a friendlier tone, "Child, you are still young, what brings you alone to Aquipeia Forest? To hunt for Soul Rings??"

The sudden change in attitude also took Xu Sheng aback...

"Yes, both seniors!"

He did not intend to reveal his real purpose for coming here!

Seizing the opportunity, Chao Tianxiang interjected, "Aquipeia Forest is extremely dangerous, hunting soul beasts on your own is too risky with your strength."

"How about this, we help you get a Soul Ring, but of course, there are conditions,"

Xu Sheng raised an eyebrow, "What conditions??"

Seeing him take the bait, Chao Tianxiang continued, "You just need to join our sect!"

Xu Sheng immediately rejected the offer...

"Thank you both seniors, but I currently have no plans to join any sect!"

He certainly didn't want to come to Aquipeia Forest, only to join some unknown sect!

Meng Shu, frowning slightly at the side, spoke again, "Child, don't be so quick to reject. If you join our sect, not only will we hunt a suitable soul beast for you, but we will also provide you with abundant cultivation resources!"

"If your talent is sufficient, even taking the Sect Leader's position in the future is not out of the question."

The latter remark was of course not true, as the successor to the Sect Leader could only be their granddaughter, Meng Yiran!

As for the former, as long as they could deceive him into returning with them, there were plenty of ways to make him comply!

Xu Sheng still politely refused, "I am sorry, but my answer remains the same, I do not plan to join any sect."

Upon hearing these words, both Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang's faces took on a somewhat ugly expression…

They had made such an invitation, and yet the other party still showed no appreciation!

The former's tone became much heavier, "Kid, you better think this through, joining our sect, you can receive the best cultivation!"

"If you refuse, don't forget this is the Aquipeia Forest, the death of one or two Soul Masters is nothing noteworthy!"

The latter also conveyed a threatening undertone, "That's right, with our status and position, inviting you to join the sect is already an honor for you. Don't be ungrateful!"

Sensing their hostility towards him, Xu Sheng pursed his lips, "Senior sirs, what do you mean by this?"

Meng Shu no longer concealed his intentions and coldly snapped, "What do I mean? It's simple, whether you join today or not, you must join, otherwise, don't expect to leave this place alive!"

He had sensed that there were no other strong presences of Soul Power nearby!

If they really did something to this kid, no one would know!

Xu Sheng did not panic at all, but analyzed calmly, "So, you mean to say, you want to take action against me?"

"But perhaps I should remind you that many soul beasts are rushing towards this area!"

In an instant, Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang were both stunned…

When they unleashed their spiritual power to sense the surroundings once again, their pupils suddenly constricted…

"Damn it, it's just a centennial soul beast, why would it attract so many thousand-year soul beasts, and even several ten-thousand-year soul beasts!"

"That's right, this is the outer perimeter of the Aquipeia Forest, how could such a situation arise!!"

Under normal circumstances, they would not even take these soul beasts into account!

But now, Meng Yiran was in the midst of absorbing a Soul Ring. If she were to be disturbed by the soul beasts, the process might very well end in failure!!

Chao Tianxiang took a deep breath and asked, "Old man, what should we do now? A large number of soul beasts are about to arrive!"

Meng Shu glanced at Meng Yiran, then at Xu Sheng, and provided an answer that would serve both ends…

"First knock this kid out, then guard the spot until Yiran finishes absorbing the Soul Ring. After that, we'll head back to the sect together!"

Chao Tianxiang did not hesitate and immediately agreed to the suggestion…

The next second, she appeared behind Xu Sheng in an instant, raising her snake staff…

Speaking unexpectedly, she said, "Kid, I'll have to trouble you to take a nap first. When you wake up again, everything will have been decided!"

No sooner had she spoken than she struck toward the back of his head…

However, bizarrely enough, the snake staff seemed to pass right through his body…

Unable to comprehend, Chao Tianxiang couldn't help but exclaim, "It… it went right through!"

Before she could finish, the figure of Xu Sheng in front of her suddenly dissipated…

Clearly, what had just been hit was not a solid body but an afterimage left by extreme speed!

When Meng Shu tried to locate Xu Sheng's whereabouts, unbeknownst to him, Xu Sheng had already appeared beside Meng Yiran…

A look of urgency appeared on his face as he scolded, "Kid, what do you plan to do with Yiran, get away from her!!"

Meng Yiran at this moment could not afford any disturbances, or all would be lost!

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