Chapter 100 Ning Fengzhi's Decision, The Collapse of the Third Elder_2

Qin Xiao said with a light smile, "This time, all four Elders from the Hao Tian Sect will assuredly descend. I alone am enough to deal with the four of them. As for whether there are other experts, it's hard to say for now. I just need Sect Master Ning and the experts from the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect to cover for me, ensuring that no one interrupts me."

"Of course, I would not let Sect Master Ning bustle about for nothing. After the event, we'll split the profits fifty-fifty. How does that sound?"

"What profits...?"

Without any hesitation, Ning Fengzhi grandly waved his hand and said, "Given Brother Qin's relationship with our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, I would help out no matter what."

"Then I thank Sect Master Ning."

Qin Xiao stood up and clasped his hands together in a salute.

Not bad.

The visit to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect went as smoothly as he had envisioned.

Ning Fengzhi then asked, "Brother Qin, when do you plan to set off?"

Qin Xiao replied, "Once I go to a place and fetch Tang Lao San, it will be time."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, "This gives me just enough time to gather the strong ones from my Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."

...

The sky was clear, the sun high in the sky.

One hundred miles from Tiandou City, atop an unnamed mountain peak, the Seventh Elder couldn't help but ask, "Second Brother, do you really think Qin Xiao will come? That kid is crafty; there's a good chance he's guessed our intentions."

"So what if he has guessed our intentions?"

Second Elder's face was grim as he glanced at the Seventh Elder, "Would I not prefer to resolve this matter peacefully and satisfactorily? But is the direction of this affair truly under our control now? Do we have any other choice?"

Anger, helplessness, and despair crept into his voice...

For some reason, the Seventh Elder thought that there was something terrifying in the eyes of the Second Elder.

"No, there's none."

The Seventh Elder shook his head somewhat frantically, diverting his gaze subconsciously, but then his face revealed a look of shock.

"Second Brother, look, Qin Xiao has brought Third Brother with him."

Suddenly, he pointed to a spot down the mountain, shouting with excitement, "Haha, it seems we overestimated Qin Xiao. In the end, he's too young and too confident."

He believed that Qin Xiao's action was akin to walking into a trap, signing his own demise.

Meanwhile, Qin Xiao was seen walking ahead with the Third Elder of the Hao Tian Sect following behind.

Qin Xiao in front, the Third Elder behind.

It appeared that the Third Elder was less a prisoner and more a servant of Qin Xiao.

"Hmph, in the end, he doesn't know his own strength. Really thinks he has our Hao Tian Sect fully in his grasp."

Second Elder looked over, a cold murderous intent flashing in his eyes, "Seventh Brother, say less and watch more later. I'll try to deceive Qin Xiao, get him to release Third Brother first, and then we, together with the strong ones ambushed around, will strike and kill Qin Xiao as well."

"Second Brother, rest assured, I know what to do," said the Seventh Elder, nodding emphatically to show he understood.

Seeing this, the Second Elder fell silent, quietly waiting for Qin Xiao and the Third Elder to arrive.

However.

When Qin Xiao did arrive, both the Second and Seventh Elders were swiftly thrown off guard.

"Tang Lao Qi, we meet again."

"This is?"

Qin Xiao looked towards the Second Elder.

"This is my Second Brother," but before the Seventh Elder could respond,

The Third Elder who was behind Qin Xiao already spoke.

"Oh, so it's Tang Elder Two," he said, feigning realization.

"Second Brother, don't hold me back. Let me end this youngster together," blurted the Seventh Elder, rolling up his sleeves, ready to fight Qin Xiao.

"Seventh Brother, stay calm," the Second Elder hastily extended his hand and pressed down hard on the Seventh Elder's shoulder.

Phew...

He also took a deep breath, calming himself.

His gaze fixed on Qin Xiao, he said solemnly, "Qin Xiao, since you're here, maybe we can talk?"

"Talk?"

Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow, his lips curling into a cold smirk, "Sure, since you can't nab Tang Hao and want Tang Lao San, I'll give you a chance. I want one billion golden soul coins, otherwise, no deal."

Pfft...

How much?

One billion!

The Second Elder, Third Elder, and Seventh Elder nearly spat blood in their fury.

A billion.

Even if they were to sell their entire Hao Tian Clan, they still couldn't amass such an amount of money now.

"It seems you never had the intention of negotiating with me in the first place!"

The face of the Second Elder turned icy in an instant.

"Heh, it's mutual, aren't you playing the same game?"

Qin Xiao scoffed coldly, no longer intending to beat around the bush with the Second Elder and the others, "Let those you've hidden come out."

"Second Brother, this kid really guessed our plan," the Seventh Elder's pupils shrank sharply, secretly sending a message to the Second Elder.

On the other hand, the Second Elder revealed a contemptuous cold smile, even too lazy to use a secret messaging technique, "So what even if he has guessed? Didn't he still come alone to the meeting?"

Having said this, he shouted out loud, "Brothers, since he has already guessed, let's all come out and meet this young Titled Douluo powerhouse."

As his voice fell, the sounds of the wind arose from all around the forest.

Swish swish.

Two figures dashed out from behind the cliff that the Second Elder and the Seventh Elder were standing on, hovering in mid-air.

Qin Xiao looked over and discovered that these two people were dressed similarly to the Second Elder and the Seventh Elder.

"It appears that you are Tang Elder Four and Tang Elder Five?"

Qin Xiao immediately recognized the identities of the two.

God damned Tang Elder Four, Tang Elder Five...

Upon hearing Qin Xiao's words, the Fourth Elder and the Fifth Elder swayed in mid-air, nearly falling straight to the ground.

"Brothers, I really want to tear this brat's mouth apart right now," the Fifth Elder said bitterly.

The Fourth Elder gave the Fifth Elder a deep look, signaling him to ponder.

Truth be told, who wouldn't want to?

"Second Brother, Elder Four, Elder Five, Seventh Brother, what are you trying to do?"

At this moment, the Third Elder was stunned.

Wasn't the plan to negotiate?

How had it turned into such a tense confrontation?

He found it hard to accept.

The gazes of the Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, and Seventh Elder dodged around, unable to face the Third Elder with any sense of dignity.

Because they knew that today's actions had pushed the Third Elder into the fire pit.

"Third Brother, we did this for the sect, to get rid of the cancer that is Qin Xiao, we had to sacrifice you too," the Second Elder said to the Third Elder, looking remorseful, "I believe you can understand our actions, right?"

Right?

A load of crap!

The Third Elder felt as if struck by lightning, his mentality completely shattered.

"Do you know what kind of torture I've endured all these days? Do you understand how I've survived?"

"I kept thinking my brothers would come one day to rescue me from Qin Xiao's clutches; that was my only reason to live."

The Third Elder cried, "Now, you want to abandon me for the greater good of the sect. If I had known this would happen, I might as well have died earlier..."

Despair isn't frightening; what's terrifying is having hope, only for that hope to be shattered and plunging one back into despair!

The Third Elder was experiencing just that state.

Upon seeing this, Qin Xiao couldn't help but say, "Tang Lao San, don't despair too much. What if I told you these people will die before you, would that make you happier?"

Uh...

Is that supposed to be consoling?

The Third Elder stared blankly at Qin Xiao, completely unsure of what to say.

It's wrong to say he'd be happy, but it's also wrong not to.

"Second Brother, this brat is disregarding us!"

"By what right is he acting so arrogantly?"

Seeing this, Tang Elder Four felt like he could no longer suppress his anger.

Who were they? Elders of the Hao Tian Clan, esteemed Titled Douluo Elders, and with four of them present, how could Qin Xiao wish them to die?

Meanwhile, Qin Xiao looked toward the Fourth Elder and asked with a grin, "Is being arrogant against the law?"

The Fourth Elder was taken aback, "No, it's not."

"Well then," Qin Xiao said dismissively as he waved his hand, then looked toward the Second Elder and disdainfully added, "Tang Elder Two, I'm giving you ten more seconds to call everyone out, or you'll have no chance left."

In fact, if it weren't for wanting to catch all the Hao Tian Clan and their allied powerhouses in one fell swoop, he would have already struck the four Elders down.

You should know, Qin Xiao's personality has always been to act rather than waste words.