Chapter 595: Vicious Tactics
âOkay, okay!â The big fatty exclaimed, clapping his hands excitedly.
Zu An was speechless. This guy really is simple-minded. Even though he now considered Zu An a friend, he was blatantly willing to disregard his friendâs safety for his own amusement.
He included Shi Kun in his ire. If youâre going to drink piss, just drink it quietly. Why are you spouting so much garbage?
Shi Kun had a savage expression on his face. Not only had he failed to prank Zu An, he ended up embarrassing himself instead! How could he leave things like this?
He didnât know why the crown prince would let Zu An go after being drenched in piss, but now that the chips had fallen in this manner, he had to adapt his strategy.
Heâd improvised when the crown prince found himself drenched in piss. This was the real plan that heâd carefully prepared.
He took out some blades heâd prepared beforehand and handed them to the crown prince. These had been specially withdrawn from the Shi Clanâs treasury. They were heaven-grade weapons, the Immortal Beheading Knives. They could penetrate the defenses of cultivators and wound their souls.
Anyone struck by these knives would suffer damage to their souls, and it would take decades to fully recover from such an injury. Even for the greatest of geniuses, losing several decades of cultivation would be impossible to recover from.
If the injury was serious enough, it could even prevent the cultivator from making any further progress.
Putting aside those at the fifth or sixth rank, even someone at the eighth or ninth rank would never want to face such weapons. Even they would not be able to withstand their lethal effects. Of course, a low-level cultivator would not be able to hit an eighth or ninth rank expert with these knives.
Zu An frowned as he stared at the knives. There was a faint yet dangerous aura surrounding them. They did not look special on the outside, but it was possible that they had some special or unique feature to them.
He wasnât about to fall into Shi Kunâs trap. He clasped his fist towards the fatty and said, âCrown prince, I do not have any ability to turn myself invulnerable. Thereâs no need to test it out.â
The crown prince hesitated. Inexplicably, Zu An seemed to be his friend, and since his friend was unwilling to go along, then he would let the matter drop.
However, Shi Kun quickly spoke up. âEveryone knows about the stunning skill young master Zu displayed in the Clans Tournament in Brightmoon City, as well as his outstanding achievements in the Ursae Dungeon. He even defeated a multitude of experts on his way to the capital, and learned the method to immortality, which piqued His Majestyâs interest. Why does someone like that act so humbly?â
The crown princeâs eyes lit up. âBig bro, youâre actually that awesome?â
âNot at all.â Zu An was speechless. Shi Kun surely had bad intentions if he was praising him like this.
Sure enough, Shi Kun added, âThis humble servant knows that the crown prince has always been simple and kind-hearted, but this person knows the method to gain immortality. Even if he suffers an injury, he should be able to recover immediately. Thereâs no need for the crown prince to be concerned.â
Zu An almost burst out laughing. Simple and kind-hearted? Judging from their interaction so far, the crown prince was only simple-minded, with nary a trace of kindheartedness!
He sneered. âBrother Shi, have you perhaps forgotten His Majestyâs order that all those who mention immortality idly are to be killed?â
Shi Kunâs expression became solemn. âOf course I remember. However, I am not talking about immortality, I am merely saying that the technique you cultivate is formidable, admired even by His Majesty. He even granted you the title of baron. Since you came to serve as the crown princeâs secretary, you should help the crown prince broaden his horizons.â
âYes, yes, yes, I want to see this!â The crown prince was bouncing with excitement, his eyes full of expectation.
Zu An frowned. âIâm afraid it will be difficult to demonstrate the Phoenix Nirvana Sutra alone. Young master Shi, are you willing to cooperate with me in this demonstration for the crown prince?â
Shi Kunâs expression changed. He had almost been killed at the entrance to the dungeon behind Brightmoon Academy previously. Even though he had grown in strength, Zu An had managed to stay alive even through his encounters with Mosquito Daoist, the Devil Sectâs Solitary Eight, the dark elves, and all manner of assassination attempts. He didnât dare fight someone like that. If Zu An used this opportunity to exact revenge, heâd be dead before he could even begin to feel sorry for himself.
Thinking quickly, he said, âYoung master Zuâs skills are renowned. This humble one doesnât dare make a fool of himself.â
âIf youâre not willing to put some skin in the game, then why are you talking so much smack?â Zu An snorted, looking at him with unfiltered disdain.
Anger surged within Shi Kun. This man was a rascal from the streets after all! He really had no idea why Chu First Miss had ended up favoring this man.
You have successfully trolled Shi Kun for 456 Rage points!
Shi Kun took a deep breath. âThis isnât the time for us to duke it out amongst ourselves. We are here to demonstrate your incredible resilience to the crown prince, by allowing him to throw these knives at you. The crown prince is only slightly better than an ordinary person. Could it be that youâre afraid to do this?â
Zu An said with smiles. âYoung master Shi, are you implying that the crown princeâs cultivation is low, and that he is a fool?â
âShi Kun, is that what you are saying?â the big fatty asked, staring at him angrily.
Shi Kun immediately broke out in cold sweat. âClearly thatâs not what I meant! The crown prince is the heir to the throne, and does not need to cultivate at all. Thatâs what cultivators like us are here for! We are here to serve, and take on the most dangerous assignments on your behalf.â
The crown prince nodded in satisfaction. âThatâs more like it.â
Zu An had to admit that Shi Kunâs reaction time and his eloquence were both top-notch. Heâd even been able to tactfully extract himself from such a situation.
Afraid that Zu An would say something else, Shi Kun seized the initiative to speak. âThe crown prince merely wishes to see your skills. What is the meaning behind all these excuses? Are you looking down on the crown prince?â
âExactly, exactly!â A frown appeared on the crown princeâs chubby face. He was clearly growing unhappy as well.
The guards seemed to be taking this situation very seriously. They were ready to arrest someone as soon as the crown prince gave the word.
Zu An knew that there was no way out of this. Therefore, he made his own proposal. âIt seems a little boring to make me take on the blades alone. How about we make a bet? Letâs see who can survive more of these bladesâme, or young master Shi.â
The crown prince immediately grew excited. âYes, yes, yes! Shi Kun, go with him!â
Shi Kun felt the blood drain from his face. He never expected that he would end up shooting himself in the foot.
But he reacted quickly as well. He immediately remembered that this fellow might not know about the power of the Immortal Beheading Knives. He could just stall for time, and let him go first. That way, Zu An would immediately be seriously injured, which would prevent him from doing anything else. Once that happened, he could rely on his glib tongue to trick the crown prince further, and make it through this ordeal safe and sound.
If they kept stalling, though, another unexpected variable might just pop up. That was why he agreed to it immediately. âFine. Young master Zu, please be my guest and go first!â
Zu An didnât object to it. Getting struck by a blade wasnât too hard to take, since he still possessed the Primordial Origin Sutraâs powerful regenerative properties. Either way, he would have an edge over Shi Kun.
He began to think about how he was going to deal with Shi Kun.
Soon enough, several eunuchs escorted Zu An over to the wall behind  the door. They made him spread his arms with his back against the wall. Apples were placed on his head, hands, and in between his legs.
Shi Kun grinned evilly, his scheme finally coming to fruition. He handed the knife to the crown prince. âCrown prince, make sure to aim for the apples. With your skill, Iâm sure youâll make every throw.â
âOf course! Iâve been a master at throwing knives ever since I was young.â The crown prince picked up the knife, eager to give it a try.
Shi Kun added, âNot only is this competition about individual cultivation, itâs about courage as well. Anyone who flinches or makes the apples fall will be considered the loser. The loser will have to lick the other partyâs shoes and learn how to act like a dog. Do you agree?â
He sneered. Once Zu An does this, Iâll let the entire world know what happened! Letâs see how youâll face young miss Chu then! Not just young miss Chuâyou wonât be able to face another living being!
âAct like a dog? That sounds fun!â The crown prince was practically jumping up and down. It had been too long since he last experienced something as interesting as this.
Zu An sighed. The crown prince truly was simple-minded. However, he still nodded and said, âItâs settled, then!â
Shi Kun wasnât expecting such a straightforward answer. He also realized that this guy probably intended to take the knives head on, and rely on his defense and his bodyâs natural recovery. However, Zu An had no clue about the true power of these knives!
Even though it would be a pity that Zu An wouldnât really be able to lick his shoes like a dog afterwards, heâd still become a cripple for life. That was good enough.
He understood the crown prince well. The man couldnât be considered a cultivator at all. His Majesty had bestowed countless precious resources on him, and several individuals had forcefully transferred their own ki into him as well. Even though he was stronger than an ordinary person, he had zero clue how to utilize his ki.
Forget about making every throwâit would be a miracle if he hit even a single apple. Zu An was about to be turned into a porcupine!
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