Chapter 628: Moth to a Flame
The Spirit Master wasn't a fool; he didn't truly believe Old Master Wu was genuinely willing to cooperate with him. Based on the information he had gathered, Old Master Wu was an extremely clever man, not easily dealt with.
Although Old Master Wu had verbally agreed to cooperate, the Spirit Master didn't know what he was truly thinking. It was clearly impossible for him to believe someone based on mere words, which was why he had suggested Old Master Wu personally kill Xiao Kang.
The Spirit Master had long since investigated Xiao Kang's identity. If Old Master Wu personally killed Xiao Kang, it would not only prove Old Master Wu's genuine willingness to cooperate, but also completely sever any retreat path for Old Master Wu.
Conversely, if Old Master Wu refused to kill Xiao Kang, it would indicate that his earlier agreement to cooperate was nothing more than a stalling tactic, a pure deception. In that case, he might even conspire with Yang Haoran to use the Spirit Master's own scheme against him and ensure his demise.
The Spirit Master's move was indeed ruthless. Not only was Xiao Kang startled, but even Old Master Wu's expression underwent a drastic change.
"He's just a child. Your actions are truly excessive," Old Master Wu said, his brows furrowed tightly.
"Heh heh, it is indeed a bit excessive. But if it weren't a little excessive, how else could I prove your sincerity, Old Master? I trust you understand this principle, don't you? " the Spirit Master asked with a smile.
"The death of one brat in exchange for the lives of our entire family – that's a surefire, profitable deal! Dad, have you gone senile? Hurry up and kill him!"
Precisely because he was overly agitated, Wu Junior completely disregarded his words, directly yelling that Old Master Wu had gone senile.
Normally, even if Wu Junior had a hundred times his courage, he wouldn't dare curse Old Master Wu as senile. But now, he couldn't care less. Not only did he curse, he cursed very loudly.
"Junior! How dare you speak to Father like that!"
Wu Senior's expression was grim as he sternly rebuked his disappointing younger brother. Although both brothers were in the same predicament, Wu Senior had far more backbone than Wu Junior.
Bang!
The moment Wu Senior's words fell, the Spirit Master shot him in the shoulder. The searing pain twisted his face into a grimace.
"Young Master Wu Junior is quite right. I won't allow you to speak to him in that tone."
The Spirit Master's smile vanished, his expression turning cold, his tone laced with menace. From his demeanor, it was clear that if Wu Senior spoke again, he would certainly follow up with another shot.
His gaze returned to Old Master Wu, and the Spirit Master spoke chillingly, "Old Master Wu, my patience has its limits. I don't wish to waste any more time with you. From this moment on, I will kill one person every three counts until everyone is dead. Don't you dare regret it then."
"If you dare kill them, then forget about my cooperation! " Old Master Wu said in a deep voice.
"Hmph, you needn't threaten me. While it's a shame not to cooperate with you, if you refuse to comply, I have no choice but to vent my anger this way. At worst, after you're dead, I'll just figure out another way to deal with Yang Haoran."
The Spirit Master declared his stance, then immediately began his countdown.
"One!"
After a slight pause, the Spirit Master spoke again.
"Two!"
By the count of "two," the Spirit Master had already aimed his gun at Wu Senior. From his stance, it was clear he intended to eliminate not Wu Junior first, but Wu Senior, the current pillar of the Wu family.
Wu Senior was Old Master Wu's successor, deeply loved and highly valued by him—a fact the Spirit Master was naturally aware of. This was why he chose to target Wu Senior at this moment.
Watching the Spirit Master's gun aimed at his eldest son, Old Master Wu trembled with fury.
Just as the Spirit Master was about to count "three," Old Master Wu moved like lightning. Two chains, condensed from Spirit Power, launched an attack on the Spirit Master from left and right.
His action revealed his stance. Wu Junior's face turned ashen, while Xiao Kang let out a sigh of relief.
The Spirit Master made no movement, but his Communication Power erupted, freezing the two chains in mid-air.
"Old Master Wu, your choice disappoints me."
The Spirit Master's face remained cold. As his words fell, the two chains were instantly subjected to destructive force. With two booming blasts, the chains shattered completely, dissipating into Yin Qi and vanishing.
Then, he pulled the trigger on Wu Senior!
Bang!
The bullet shot from the barrel, flying towards Wu Senior's glabella. But at that very moment, two more chains materialized out of thin air: one directly deflected the bullet, while the other shot towards the Spirit Master's chest!
Simultaneously, Old Master Wu, his face etched with urgency, shoved two Black Talismans into Xiao Kang's arms. Both talismans were Black Talismans of immense power.
"I'll hold them off for now! Take my family and leave immediately! These two Black Talismans should help you break through the barrier here!"
Old Master Wu roared at Xiao Kang, but his shout only drew the Spirit Master's mockery.
"Escape? Heh heh, Old Master Wu, you are truly too naive. Do you think you can escape from me with just two Black Talismans? Furthermore, with your strength, how do you intend to hold me back?"
As the Spirit Master spoke, he simultaneously shattered the chains with a sweep of his hand. Since both sides had made their moves, the pistol in his hand was naturally of little use. He discarded it, then activated the Communication Power within him, seemingly intending to eliminate Wu Senior and the others in a single blow.
However, at that very moment, Old Master Wu simultaneously unleashed several talismans. Among these talismans were also two Black Talismans, all flying towards the Spirit Master.
In addition, he conjured a Soul-Gathering Bead. However, this Soul-Gathering Bead did not target the Spirit Master, but instead shot towards the menacing Evil Spirit hovering above!
With Old Master Wu's strength, he was no match for either the Spirit Master or the Spirit Master's Guardian Spirit. Yet, to buy time for Xiao Kang, he actually launched an attack against both the Spirit Master and his Guardian Spirit simultaneously.
His actions were a complete moth to a flame, as there was a significant disparity in strength between the two sides.
Furthermore, he was not a Talisman Master. Even if he had managed to acquire a few Black Talismans over the years, he couldn't fully unleash their power.
Therefore, choosing to confront this Spirit Master head-on was tantamount to seeking death.
Old Master Wu knew this full well, but at that moment, he had no choice. To gain even a little time for Xiao Kang, he had to act this way. Even if the chances of success were slim, he had to try.
His immediate thought was simple: to stake his life and buy Xiao Kang as much time as possible!
"Hurry up and go! Don't waste time!"
As Old Master Wu roared at Xiao Kang, the Soul-Gathering Bead, under his activation, emitted a massive suction force, engulfing the Evil Spirit.
Moreover, several talismans, after being unleashed, instantly burst into flames, transforming into several fiery wolves and two majestic, fire-engulfed tigers!
The fiery wolves were formed from burning Yellow Talismans, while the two towering, mighty tigers were condensed from the power of those two Black Talismans!
The number of fiery wolves was greater than the fiery tigers, but the power fluctuations emanating from a single fiery tiger far surpassed the combined total of all the fiery wolves!
With a chorus of wolf howls and tiger roars, the fiery wolves and fiery tigers all lunged at the Spirit Master!
"Grandpa Wu, hold on! I'll come back to help you after I get them out!"
As Xiao Kang responded to Old Master Wu, he extended his right hand towards Wu Senior and the others. A chain erupted from his palm, binding Wu Senior and the rest together.
Seeing this, Xiao Kang quickly gripped the chain with his left hand as well, just as he was about to exert force and forcibly pull Wu Senior and the others away. An arm reached out from the flames, seizing the chain he had condensed from Spirit Power!
"I told you, you can't take them. Why won't you believe me? Is there no basic trust left between people?"
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