Chapter 285: 《Obedient》

"He should be obedient, right?"

Ren Yidao unilaterally severed his connection with Jiang Mingzhi, a playful smile appearing on his face.

Before the connection between the two broke, the conviction transmitted by the other party was not very calm at all.

"However, whether he is obedient or not is not actually a big deal."

In any case, there are plenty of coordinates, and he is not the only one.

"The next one will be even more well-behaved~"

At this moment, he was on the third-floor terrace of a restaurant in Jiang City, holding a large, earthy-yellow cat, looking down at the crowd coming and going below.

Although the Eastern Wasteland is vast and sparsely populated, this place is the capital of a kingdom, so the flow of people is naturally not small.

Although the number of people is only one-quarter that of Wentian City, the scale of the city is even greater.

However, there is one difference between Jiang City and Wentian City: this city actually does not have city walls.

"Is it confidence? Or is it just simply thinking it is unnecessary?"

Although he did not know what Jiang City's intentions were, this weak city defense made Ren Yidao's entry into the city quite easy; he just casually bewitched a few guards and obtained an official entry identity.

The overly lax defensive force made the always understanding Daoist Ren quite worried.

"It would be fine if the whole world were good people like me, but what if some bad people with ulterior motives wanted to enter the city? Wouldn't that lead to a big problem?"

This Jiang City, isn't it a bit too careless?

Shaking his head with a sigh, Ren Yidao did not have any intention of deliberately reminding them to make changes.

It is hard to persuade a ghost who wants to die with kind words!

Since the Jiang Family is so confident, then let them keep it up; I have high hopes for you all.

"Hey, do you know?"

Ren Yidao lowered his head and dangled a piece of fried meat back and forth in front of the yellow cat's nose, but he did not receive any response.

The yellow cat stared straight at Ren Yidao's eyes; that look was not like the annoyance of a house cat, but more like naked killing intent.

If it weren't for that fair palm pressing down on the back of its neck, it might have already pounced directly onto his face to bite him.

"You really won't eat? You really aren't cute!"

After tempting it for a long time without it taking the bait, Ren Yidao shook his head helplessly and said:

"Fine, then I'll just eat it myself."

Seeing that the yellow cat was not cooperating, Ren Yidao was not annoyed; he threw the fried meat into his own mouth, continuing to stroke the yellow cat's fur.

"Keep it up! I have high hopes for you; you must continue to maintain your current unruly appearance, I like it so much~"

Little kitty, you must hold on!

And just as Ren Yidao was teasing the cat and drinking tea to kill time, a tall and straight figure arrived in front of the restaurant.

Jiang Mingzhi raised his hand to wave away the manager who had come up wanting to say something, then looked up and squinted at the figure on the third floor.

"Ren Yidao..."

Less than half an hour had passed since Ren Yidao told him the truth, yet he had already completely changed his appearance.

Unlike the disheveled and dejected look he had in the secret room, Jiang Mingzhi now looked radiant and full of energy.

Moreover, Ren Yidao had only mentioned that he could see the Demon Extermination Ranking, without revealing his specific location.

But this clearly could not stump Jiang Mingzhi; this short amount of time was enough for him to make all the preparations.

Note, all the preparations.

"It's actually just him alone, being so arrogant... Heh."

Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Jiang Mingzhi let out a cold laugh and strode toward the third floor.

And when he arrived at the third floor where only Ren Yidao was, Jiang Mingzhi sat directly in the seat opposite him.

Jiang Mingzhi crossed his legs, rested his interlaced hands on his thighs, lifted his chin slightly, and looked proudly at the youth who was still petting the cat.

"Ren Yidao."

The cat-petting youth did not even lift his head, still focused on playing wits with the yellow cat, and replied casually:

"Hm? You've arrived, that was quite fast."

Fast?

Jiang Mingzhi narrowed his eyes, sneering inwardly.

No, not fast enough!

After I knew your tracks, I didn't want to waste a single moment; I wished I could have come directly before you.

I should have been able to be faster, to take revenge as soon as possible!

Thinking of the painful experience of the past half month, Jiang Mingzhi had ten thousand harsh words he wanted to say in his heart.

But he was not some small character who had suddenly gained power; he was a Prince of the Jiang Kingdom, and very likely the future new King.

In Jiang City, his every word and action would be infinitely magnified by those with ulterior motives; such a reckless act of being sharp-tongued did not befit his status.

A Prince has a Prince's way of handling things; he does not need to do it himself.

But before giving the order, he still had some things to say.

Jiang Mingzhi calmly brushed the dust off his body and picked up the teapot on the table to pour himself a cup.

After taking a sip of tea, he seemed to have calmed down and said indifferently:

"Ren Yidao, I thought you were just joking; I didn't expect you to actually be in Jiang City."

"You really dare to come."

To come before me.

Ren Yidao did not stop the movement of his hand petting the cat, looked up at the Great Prince Jiang, and smiled, "Why wouldn't I dare?"

"You say that, why wouldn't I dare to come?" Ren Yidao scanned the surroundings and raised an eyebrow, "Could it be that this is actually some dragon's pool or tiger's den?"

"For you, yes."

"Oh? Ren Yidao would like to hear the details."

Still playing dumb?

Jiang Mingzhi looked at Ren Yidao, who was still as leisurely as ever, and shook his head in some amazement:

"You don't know what place this is?"

"Hmm, Jiang City?"

"Right! Jiang City."

Although Ren Yidao wanted to play dumb, Jiang Mingzhi did not want to continue, so he directly tore off his hypocritical mask and said coldly:

"This is the world of the Jiang Family! Do you still want to say you don't understand?"

Ren Yidao tilted his head and asked in confusion:

"……So?"

So?

Seeing Ren Yidao looking so calm, Jiang Mingzhi felt something was wrong instead and frowned.

"Aren't you worried that I will take revenge on you?"

"Revenge, why?"

Huhu was confused.

Did Huhu do something wrong?

"Why?" Jiang Mingzhi was so angry he laughed; he simply stopped pretending and completely tore off his disguise.

Jiang Mingzhi stood up and glared down at Ren Yidao:

"Now that things have reached this point, don't you have anything you want to say?"

"Something I want to say? Uh, long time no see?"

Ren Yidao blinked and smiled, "Haven't we been chatting for this past half month? Could it be that you are lonely?"

"Shut up!"

Whoosh!

Provoked time and again, Jiang Mingzhi finally could not bear it any longer, drew the Long Sword at his waist, and stabbed fiercely.

Clang—

"What!?"

Although it was a momentary loss of composure, Jiang Mingzhi did not hold back at all with this sword strike, using seventy percent of his power, and coupled with the sharpness of the Sword itself, the power was astonishing.

However, the tip of the sword was blocked with ease.

If it had just been intercepted, Jiang Mingzhi would not have been surprised, because he had some understanding of Ren Yidao's strength.

But the situation before his eyes made his eyes widen uncontrollably, and he blurted out:

"This, how is this possible……"

His sword tip stopped in mid-air…… held between the toes of a seemingly powerless cat paw.

Huh?

That yellow cat with an impatient expression was lifted up by Ren Yidao, who pinched its paw and met the sword tip.

"Meow!!!"

Although Jiang Mingzhi could not understand what this meow from the yellow cat meant, looking at its expression…… he figured it must have been cursing quite filthily.

"This……"

"Meow!!!"

Jiang Mingzhi was intimidated by this angry rebuke, could not help but take half a step back, and pulled his sword out.

"A, a Great Demon!?"

A Dharma Aspect Great Demon?

No, definitely more than that!

Could it be a Transformation Realm Great Demon?

But how could he control a Transformation Realm Great Demon? This……

Shaken by the two cries, Jiang Mingzhi's face turned somewhat pale, but he was not panicked.

On the contrary, Jiang Mingzhi actually burst into laughter:

"Hahaha…… so, this is your confidence? A Transformation Realm Great Demon?"

Ren Yidao: Hmm?

This gentleman, what are you talking about?

"I admit it is indeed very strong, but do you think that just by relying on a Transformation Realm Great Demon, you can run wild in Jiang City?"

Jiang Mingzhi felt at ease.

The source of Ren Yidao's calm and composure was this Transformation Realm Great Demon!

"Not enough!"

Far from enough!!!

Jiang Mingzhi laughed as he sheathed his sword, sat back down on the stool steadily, and looked at Ren Yidao triumphantly.

He wanted to see the unchanging, calm smile on the youth's face disappear.

Jiang Mingzhi got his wish; the youth's smile disappeared, but it did not turn into fear.

Ren Yidao restrained his smile, pressed the yellow cat back onto his lap, curled his lips playfully, and asked:

"Not enough? Just by relying on you?"

"No, of course it isn't me, hahaha! In Jiang City, I don't need to do anything myself at all."

Hearing this, Ren Yidao nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly realized:

"Oh, you're talking about the four Dharma Aspect cultivators on the second floor, the three Dharma Aspect cultivators on the first floor, and the one Spirit Transformation cultivator waiting outside the building, right?"

Jiang Mingzhi:!!!

His expression blank for a moment, Jiang Mingzhi quickly regained control of his features and said slowly:

"... What did you say?"

No, that's impossible!

They were all carefully arranged by me and arrived before I did; it's impossible for them to have been discovered!

He must be bluffing me!

"Did I not get it right? Are there more?" Ren Yidao raised his eyebrows, looked outside the building, and then gave a sudden pat.

"Meow!!?"

He had intended to pat his thigh, but forgot that a cat was lying on his lap, so he ended up patting the cat's butt, provoking the yellow cat to curse angrily.

Yellow cat: Are you sick!!?

"I was wondering where I miscalculated; turns out I didn't count those below the Earth Realm! Do you want me to count them? Let me see, one, two, three..."

"Meow!"

Slap!

The yellow cat was making noise again, so Ren Yidao slapped it down and muttered:

"Quiet! I'm counting, don't interrupt me... what number was I at just now?"

You...

Jiang Mingzhi wanted to speak, but suddenly discovered that his mouth could not open at all.

Huh!!?

"Forty, forty-one, forty-two... so, your confidence comes from these fifty people?"

After finishing the count of all the arrangements Jiang Mingzhi had placed around, Ren Yidao asked with a smile:

"So, do you think these people can keep you safe and sound?"

"I say... are you looking down on me a bit too much?"

Ren Yidao's eyes shone slightly; although there was no killing intent in his tone, it made Jiang Mingzhi feel as if he had fallen into an abyss.

Cannot be resisted.

"Don't you think the distance between us is too close?"

I was wrong...

I shouldn't have, I really shouldn't have been so arrogant as to walk right in front of him.

!!!

A pair of invisible, massive hands slowly but firmly gripped his throat, tightening continuously!

His vision began to blur, and Jiang Mingzhi wanted to call for help but could not make a sound at all.

This is bad; without receiving his signal, his subordinates would not come out on their own.

I must make them notice!

"Cough, ha! Cough!"

In a trance, Jiang Mingzhi felt as if hallucinations were appearing before his eyes.

That earthy-yellow cat had turned into a massive, fierce tiger, staring at him with ill intent, with a large amount of drool dripping from its tiger maw.

And behind it, an even larger white fox was pressing its paw onto the fierce tiger, looking down at him with a smile.

What is this?

Jiang Mingzhi tried hard to think, but felt his consciousness gradually becoming blurred, and his struggling limbs also slowed down.

Fortunately, Ren Yidao's gaze moved away before Jiang Mingzhi completely collapsed.

Thud!

Jiang Mingzhi fell directly from his chair, his hands bracing against the floor, greedily breathing in the fresh air.

"Ha! Cough, cough..."

Jiang Mingzhi gasped for air, raising his hand to touch his neck, feeling as if he had walked through the gates of hell.

Was that real?

As for the culprit, Ren Yidao, he acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to leisurely flick the nose of the yellow cat on his lap with his fingertips.

Then he got bitten by the cat, poked it again, and got bitten again... enjoying it tirelessly.

"..."

After a moment of silence, Jiang Mingzhi did not fly into a rage and order his subordinates to save him, but instead gritted his teeth and sat back down.

"What exactly do you want?"

Jiang Mingzhi's reaction at this moment actually surprised Ren Yidao, making him look at the man with new eyes.

This guy, unexpectedly, isn't a total fool.

Ren Yidao thought for a moment, put down the finger he was using to tease the cat, and said out of the blue:

"Speaking of which, haven't you noticed the changes in yourself over this past half-month?"

"Changes?"

"That's right, haven't you noticed that your spiritual power has increased quite a bit?"

Spiritual power increased?

After walking out of the secret chamber, Jiang Mingzhi had been single-mindedly focused on revenge; how could he have noticed such a change?

Hearing this just now, he subconsciously sensed it, and then his eyes widened abruptly.

"Hmm!!?"

He didn't know until he tried, and once he tried, Jiang Mingzhi was shocked!

His own spiritual power had actually increased by thirty percent!?

Huh?

"Hmm, it seems you've discovered it; it's very normal for the initial increase to be large."

Seeing Jiang Mingzhi's dazed expression, Ren Yidao added, "Moreover, you don't specialize in spiritual power yourself, so naturally, the effect looks very good."

The difficulty of going from ten thousand to twelve thousand and the difficulty of going from ten to twelve are vastly different, you know.

"This... is this what you did?" Jiang Mingzhi was somewhat bewildered, not knowing what Ren Yidao actually meant.

Could it be that he was actually helping him?

Then wouldn't my actions just now be ungrateful?

But, but I can't be blamed for this!

Who told him to make his method so devilish...

Jiang Mingzhi fell into confusion, while Ren Yidao did not give him time to continue thinking.

"Let's not talk about this trivial matter for now."

He clapped his hands, pointed at the ground in front of him, and smiled:

"Come, kneel down, Ren has a favor to ask of you."

Be obedient, kneel down.

Jiang Mingzhi:?

"Huh?"

"Unwilling? Then do you want me to kneel instead?"

Thud!