Chapter 1980: A Grudge Is Forged

Ah!

Sword Young Master screamed all the way as he leapt out of the cave, his whole body still engulfed in flames.

The fire kirin, the farther it was from the Formation, the weaker its power became; after Sword Young Master carried it out of the cave, its kirin form quickly vanished, leaving only a ball of flame with little power.

Ye Liuyun used his Golden Pupil to observe, realized Sword Young Master could not die, then unleashed Ice Power to extinguish the flames on his body.

But although he survived, both Two Levels protective garments were burned away, his skin turned to charcoal, looking horribly gruesome.

Ye Liuyun went to the cave entrance to check Elder Song, only to find him completely turned to charcoal.

Alas!

Ye Liuyun sighed, never expecting Sword Young Master's life to be so long that he still couldn't die.

It seems disciples of major Sects are indeed harder to kill; various Defense Artifacts protect them too thoroughly.

But at this moment Sword Young Master had already fainted.

Now Ye Liuyun wanted to kill him, which would be just a Yi Dao matter.

But Ye Liuyun did not act, not wanting to break the Mercenary's rules.

He merely took off Sword Young Master's Storage Ring, rummaged through its contents, found a Jade Dew Pill that could save his life, and shoved it into his mouth.

Then he took away many resources, treating them as payment for his rescue.

However, the Storage Ring was not returned; Ye Liuyun kept it in his hand, waiting for him to demand it back.

Lei Ming and the others laughed outright.

Gong Wanting felt a bit sorry upon seeing Sword Young Master burned so badly.

"Would this make him hold a grudge against you?"

Gong Wanting was both worried Sword Young Master might seek revenge on Ye Liuyun and wanted to help Sword Young Master retrieve the Storage Ring.

Ye Liuyun replied, "I saved his life; shouldn't I take some payment?

I didn't kill him to eliminate future trouble; actually he should be grateful that I upheld the Mercenary's rules.

People like him, as long as you don't go along with his wishes, will bear a grudge.

The enmity between us was already forged! Even if I saved him, he won't thank me! If you don't believe it, just wait and see!"

Gong Wanting also said, "I'm not saying you shouldn't take.

But you have to leave him something, otherwise how will he return?"

Ye Liuyun laughed, "Of course I'll give him some back, enough for him to go home, so rest assured! But I have to let him verify it before handing it over, otherwise I'd become a robber."

Gong Wanting, seeing she couldn't persuade Ye Liuyun, stopped pressing.

She now just wants to return to the Sect early and stay away from this place of trouble.

Soon after, Sword Young Master regained consciousness, and Ye Liuyun immediately went to inquire about his condition.

"Where is my Storage Ring?"

As soon as Sword Young Master woke, he intended to look for a pill, but found his Storage Ring missing.

"Oh, I just saved you! I even found a pill to heal you, and I took your Storage Ring!"

Ye Liuyun, holding his Storage Ring, said.

"Give it back to me!"

Sword Young Master, angry, tried to stand, but let out an "Ow" and didn't get up.

His whole body was charred; any movement caused a heart‑wrenching pain.

"Huh?

I kindly saved your life, even found you a pill, yet you not only fail to thank me but give me this attitude?

Then I'd be better off just killing you outright!"

Ye Liuyun said, pulling out his Demon Slaying Sword and brandishing it.

Sword Young Master, upon seeing it, knew he couldn't beat him now, and his tone immediately softened.

"Of course I must thank you! I was just in a hurry to find a pill to recover, so my tone was a bit harsh earlier; please, Commander Ye, forgive me!"

"Hmm!"

Ye Liuyun nodded, but still said, "Since I saved your life, you can't just say thank you and be done with it, can you?"

"Your Profound Heaven Sect Holy Son's life must be worth a lot!"

"Damned! This scoundrel actually tries to extort me!"

Sword Young Master cursed inwardly, but dared not retort.

Because his Storage Ring was not only in Ye Liuyun's hand, he also feared Ye Liuyun might actually take the chance to kill him.

"Commander Ye saved my life, so I must repay! What requirements does Commander Ye have?"

He asked directly.

"When I was looking for a pill for you earlier, I accidentally saw that there were actually quite a few things inside your Storage Ring! I just happened to see them! My main goal was to find a pill to save you!"

"Now that you let me make a request, I can't think of that many things at once, so why don't I just take them myself?"

"That way it's easier for both of us, what do you think?"

Ye Liuyun asked with a cheerful smile.

"..." Sword Young Master, of course, could not agree; as a Profound Heaven Sect Holy Son, the resources in his Storage Ring were far more than those of ordinary disciples.

"How much do you want to take?"

He asked Ye Liuyun directly.

Ye Liuyun saw his tone becoming a bit impatient, and pulled a sour face, saying, "What?

The life of a Profound Heaven Sect Holy Son, isn't it worth less than some resources?"

Saying that, he grasped the Storage Ring in his hand, brandished his sword, and took a few steps toward Sword Young Master.

Sword Young Master, at first sight of Ye Liuyun's stance, knew the Storage Ring was in Ye Liuyun's hand; he wouldn't agree, let alone give it to him.

He would even face life danger himself.

Why bother!

So he immediately said, "Take it, take whatever you want! Captain Ye is right; nothing is worth a life!"

"Ha ha, that's what you said, you know; my junior sister and my subordinates can both testify!"

Ye Liuyun even found witnesses for himself.

The others snickered on the side.

Ye Liuyun pretended to flip it over once, then returned the Storage Ring to him.

"I'm also generous; I won't take everything! I left you plenty—your Healing Elixir, travel expenses back to the Sect—definitely enough! Look, any objections?"

The Sword Young Master heard that and almost spat blood in anger.

He immediately took the Storage Ring and saw that the valuable items had indeed been cleared out.

Ye Liuyun, however, toyed with the Demon Slaying Sword and asked again, "How about it?

I take those, you have no objection, right?"

"I…" Sword Young Master couldn't help but flare up on the spot; Ye Liuyun, however, used the Demon Slaying Sword to reflect sunlight into his eyes.

He saw the blade's flash and finally realized he still lacked the strength to resist.

Without Elder Song's protection now, he certainly couldn't defeat Ye Liuyun's people.

"I have no objection!"

He could only grit his teeth and force himself to utter a few words.

"That's good, that's good! You all heard, right? I only took the items with Captain Ye's consent!"

Only then did Ye Liuyun sit back, satisfied.

He then pretended to be concerned, saying to the Sword Young Master, "First cultivate recovery, no rush; we'll wait for you!"

The Sword Young Master's hatred for Ye Liuyun was now burning.

He didn't want to say another word, and immediately swallowed a few ordinary Healing Elixirs.

The Healing Elixir like the Jade Dew Pill had already been taken by Ye Liuyun, so he could only rely on some ordinary pills.

"Ye Liuyun, just wait for me! Sooner or later I will kill you!"

Sword Young Master silently swore in his heart.

Ye Liuyun and the others laughed heartily, leaning forward and backward.

Gong Wanting also wanted to laugh, but could only hold it in.