Without Batting an Eye
“Brother One-Eyed Snake, this is not a level five fire tiger but a level four tornado tiger. Even without the fur pattern on its chest, you can tell them apart based on their bones and the suppleness of their muscles due to the clear difference in their level,” informed Xuan Zhengtang.
“Are you saying my eyes are no good? I may be one eye short, but I can tell them apart. Everyone here is a veteran fiend beast hunter. Feel free to ask them for their evaluation.” Once One-Eyed Snake’s posse chimed in, he resumed, “You hear that? It’s a level five fire tiger. Or, are you going to accuse all of them as incompetent hunters?”
Xuan Zhengtang forced himself to maintain a business smile. “This one can guarantee his judgement is correct. It is our policy to be honest and fair in business with every customer. Should you not believe us, you can ask Beast-Taming Hall to appraise it.”
“I didn’t want to believe it, but there’s no mistaking your store is a sham. You know what I hate more than anything? Dishonest businesses. We risk our lives to hunt fiends, only for you to bully us! We are better off without your business!”
Only a fool could not tell One-Eyed Snake was looking to kiss Yi Feiying’s boots. Xuan Zhengtang glanced to Mu Yu, then denounced, “Business is a two-way street. If you disagree with our appraisal, you are more than welcome to leave with your goods. Inferno Sect does not force customers against their will. Please have some self-respect.”
Inferno Sect? Shucks! Oh, well, if I can have Yi Feiying’s support, I don’t need to fear them, inwardly decided One-Eyed Snake. “This is not a business issue. It’s blatant for all to see that you’re mistreating us hunters. We’re going to smash your store apart to remind you that we’re not pushovers!”
The four Spirit Severing Realm cultivators violently attempted to walk down Xuan Zhengtang; however, Mu Yu cut in before Xuan Zhengtang could call for help.
“I’ll give you until three to get lost. Else, you’ll leave in pieces.”
“You can die, t-”
Mu Yu flashed over and choked One-Eyed Dragon with one hand. “The dead’s threats are pointless.”
One-Eyed Snake’s three buddies felt the wind knocked out of them as they collapsed onto their backs, blood gurgling out of their mouths, before they knew what hit them.
“I gave you a chance.”
“Y-Young Master Yi w-w-”
Crack! One-Eyed Snake’s head drooped to one side, eyeballs looking as though they were hanging out of their sockets.
The torrent of bloodlust form Mu Yu taking the room by storm startled everyone, especially Xuan Zhengtang for he had always perceived Mu Yu to be a laidback and generous young man. The hunters reeked of their own urine upon sensing the violence and witnessing Mu Yu effortlessly snap the neck of the Spirit Severing Realm Ninth Layer leader.
Reading Mu Yu’s intent to slaughter all of the hunters, Xiaoshuai grabbed Mu Yu’s hand and, in his childish voice, requested, “Brother, I want a hug.”
Thanks to Xiaoshuai, Mu Yu snapped of his murderer mode, albeit not having any recount of what happened. As a matter of fact, he was surprised he utilised the power against opponents weaker than himself, rendering him uneasy.
Mu Yu crouched down to give Xiaoshuai a hug. Xiaoshuai gave him a lively smile as he hooked his arm behind Mu Yu’s neck and demanded, “Brother, kick them out. They’re a nuisance.”
“Get lost,” Mu Yu asserted, staring at the hunters.
Not only the hunters in the building but even those waiting outside to fish for something once Mystic Beast Store was ruined hurtled.
Mu Yu wiped Xiaoshuai’s greasy mouth and gave the Xuans an amiable smile again. “It’s all right now. I think I’d like to stay here for now; you do have rooms, don’t you?”
“Y-yes, we do. Chisan, prepare a room for Master Yu Feng.”
Chishan took his first breath ever since witnessing Mu Yu’s violence and, in a frantic manner, got off his bottom.
Xuan Zhengtang gulped once Mu Yu was out of sight. He was not only grateful to Mu Yu this time but also grateful to himself for choosing the right ally.
***
“Xiaoshuai, thanks for snapping me out of it,” Mu Yu expressed, lying on the bed.
“Eh, no need to thank me. Just doing what a brother should do,” Xiaoshuai responded from Mu Yu’s belly.
Mu Yu pinched Xiaoshuai’s cheek with an amused grin. “That energy is starting to increase its influence on my mind. I could sense myself absorbing One-Eyed Snake’s soul energy without even using Wood Spirit.”
“I’m pretty sure that was the case. I didn’t even see the energy coming. You spiritual energy has always been able to absorb soul energy of those you kill. Soon enough, your personality will change so drastically that it’s noticeable to you. Accordingly, I suggest you think hard and decide what sort of person you want to be now.”
“What sort of person I want to be?”
“When we first left Moyun Mountains, you liked life and disliked killing; I remember you always blaming yourself whenever someone died. You’re now indifferent to killing people. Which version of yourself do you prefer?”
“… There are many who deserve to die.”
“The latter, then?”
“No, I just don’t want to be too soft.”
Xiaoshuai started to doze off, while Mu Yu brooded, If people choose to be benevolent while living in Third Heaven Palace’s fabricated story, they’ll only bring misfortune upon themselves. I can spare those who deserve to live. Those who fabricate conflict, like One-Eyed Dragon and Third Heaven Palace, deserve to perish.
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