Chapter 2336: What's the point of keeping him?

Suddenly, a huge hand like a palm fan descended from the sky, pressing straight down toward that youth like a mountain.

Only a muffled 'Thud' was heard, and the youth was powerlessly slammed to the ground by that huge hand.

The one who made the move was naturally Zuo Jue.

His face was as still as water, his gaze icy, and his whole body exuded an aura that made one's heart palpitate.

Even though Zuo Jue had so easily subdued him, the youth still seemed unwilling and wanted to struggle a bit.

However, Zuo Jue's voice was as cold as the water of a cold pond, instantly stiffening his body.

"Move again, and I'll snap your neck right away."

Zuo Jue's words carried no emotion at all, only endless killing intent.

Those vicious words struck his heart like a heavy hammer, making him instantly submit, not even daring to breathe, let alone resist further.

In fact, the youth's true identity was not that of an ordinary person; he should be called a robber cultivator, specifically one who specializes in ambushing and killing Poison Witchcraft Sect disciples.

That is precisely why the Poison Witchcraft Sect hates him to the bone and wants him dead as soon as possible.

After all, the number of Poison Witchcraft Sect disciples dead at his hands is already quite considerable.

However, the youth's own cultivation is actually not high; he is merely at the Immortal Realm level.

Such a cultivation level, among the younger generation of the Immortal Realm, can be said to be quite ordinary, with nothing outstanding about it.

But the problem lies in his special physique—the Five Poison Immortal Body.

This physique gives him innate strong resistance to all kinds of toxins; ordinary Poison Witchcraft has no effect on him at all.

And the Poison Witchcraft Sect clearly does not know this, so they could not possibly bring out those exceedingly precious poisons to deal with him.

Thus, relying on this, the youth can be said to succeed repeatedly and be unstoppable; to others he is practically the nemesis of the Poison Witchcraft Sect.

Moreover, he acts very cautiously, understands the way of restraint, and does not act too frequently.

Precisely for this reason, he has not aroused suspicion from the Poison Witchcraft Sect.

However, this time Zhao Rou failed because she was completely unaware of the news about the Five Poison Immortal Body.

Fortunately, Ye Zhangqing had kept an extra card up his sleeve, hiding in the dark to provide support; otherwise Zhao Rou might really have met with disaster today.

At the moment Zhao Rou was being firmly suppressed by Zuo Jue, Ye Zhangqing finally emerged from the void.

He looked at Zhao Rou with a faint smile and spoke softly.

"Good thing I kept a trick up my sleeve."

Hearing that, Zhao Rou showed a hint of a helpless smile and replied.

"Yeah, thanks to Junior Brother."

Indeed, she hadn't expected things to turn out this way; after all, she had used all the poison given by the Poison Witchcraft Sect, yet the opponent was completely unmoved, which is truly helpless.

While the two were talking, the youth suddenly spoke up.

"Fellow cultivators, I think we don't know each other, right?"

"We don't."

Ye Zhangqing looked at the youth expressionlessly and replied lightly.

Hearing that, the youth felt somewhat relieved, quickly lifted his head, and said with a fawning expression.

"Since we don't know each other, there's no grudge—no grudge at all. Fellow cultivators, could you raise your hands high and let me go? I have plenty of treasures on me, which I can give you; I will absolutely not tell anyone about today's affair, I can swear an oath to heaven."

The youth clearly knows, after that struggle just now, that he is absolutely no match for Zuo Jue.

Since even Zuo Jue is this formidable, there's no need to mention Ye Zhangqing standing before him.

Moreover, from their positions just now, it's obvious Ye Zhangqing is the leader, while Zuo Jue is merely a lackey.

Therefore, a head‑on clash is definitely out of the question; the youth can only choose to show weakness.

Over the years, the youth has also ambushed and killed quite a few people, so he does have some resources.

Moreover, he occasionally gets lucky and obtains a few treasures.

Now, to preserve his life, although these treasures make him reluctant, he can only grit his teeth and bear the pain of giving them up.

After all, compared to life, any treasure is trivial; what use is having many treasures if one loses one's life?

Who will ultimately get these treasures is impossible to know.

Hearing this, Zuo Jue also lifted his head and asked with a simple, honest expression.

"Senior Brother, should we keep him and have Senior Sister take him back?"

Zuo Jue's idea is actually simple; he thinks capturing a living enemy is definitely better than bringing back a corpse.

In any faction, this is a common understanding.

After all, killing is far easier than capturing alive. If Zhao Rou could successfully bring this live captive back to the Poison Witchcraft Sect, her status in the sect would surely rise and she would be more valued.

However, Zuo Jue's idea, while well‑intentioned, is overly naïve.

Ye Zhangqing raised his eyebrows at his words and replied bluntly.

"What's the point of keeping him? Let him go sell us out?"

Zuo Jue obviously didn't expect Ye Zhangqing to say that; he froze for a moment, showing a puzzled expression.

Seeing that, Ye Zhangqing secretly sighed; this kid is really too naive.

One must know that this enemy now knows of their two existences; if he were allowed to return alive to the Poison Witchcraft Sect, not to mention whether Zhao Rou's merit would be greater, just their two identities would certainly be exposed completely.

Then wouldn't Zhao Rou's identity be exposed as well? What can be done?

Actually, if Zhao Rou could join the Poison Witchcraft Sect through normal means, she could easily choose to quit the Dao One Immortal Sect.

However, the question is whether she would really do that; the answer is obviously no.

After all, Zhao Rou has countless ties with the Dao One Immortal Sect; how could she possibly sever them lightly?

Thus, she cannot become an official disciple of the Poison Witchcraft Sect.

And for the Poison Witchcraft Sect, if one is not a sect disciple, it is naturally impossible to pass on its secret techniques and poisons to others.

In that case, if Zhao Rou wanted to learn these skills, she could only choose to conceal her true identity.

Given that, this young man absolutely cannot be left alive.

The best way is to have Zhao Rou take his corpse back. That way, there will be no witness to the death, and Zhao Rou can say whatever she wants.

As for achieving merit, that's out of the question.

Ye Zhangqing said with a helpless expression; hearing his words, Zuo Jue only then came to his senses, as if waking from a dream.

Oh, yeah, this person absolutely cannot be spared.

Huh???

Hearing their conversation, that youth was dumbfounded.

These two guys are literally living Yama Kings—how can you do this? Just a moment ago you said we could negotiate, and now in the blink of an eye you want my life?