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"A mere second-rank brat wants to break through to the third rank right in front of me. And two first-rank trash want to protect him."

Hanging upside down from the ceiling, Wan Du let out a sinister laugh:

"What kind of place could have produced three laughable bastards like you? Facing a third-rank martial artist, you really don't intend to beg for mercy?"

Because his combat power far surpassed that of his opponents, Wan Du even had the leisure to make a few jokes about these three audacious Renxin Hall apprentices.

He was like a spider, toying with the prey that fell into his web, only striking when the prey was exhausted.

Upon hearing this, Hong Xiugu spat fiercely, "How could this old lady beg for mercy! A mere Blackwater Hall, does it really think it's some great place!"

Faced with this situation, others might be afraid, but Hong Xiugu would never be afraid.

She may be saddened by her own weakness, but she will never waver because of the strength of her enemy.

Her latent talent of "unwavering in the face of death" is a manifestation of this indomitable will.

"Ha, arrogant girl, no wonder she's the pharmacist's granddaughter."

Wan Du merely chuckled, but his gaze fell upon Tian Yi'er:

"She's the pharmacist's granddaughter, and who are you? She's risking her life, so are you going to do the same? Judging from your appearance, you must come from a poor family and have always lived a hard life, right? Now I'm giving you a chance to live. As long as you take down the two people around you, I'll spare your life and even take you under my wing, training you as my personal disciple!"

"There's no need to hesitate any longer, is there?" Wan Du sneered. "Changing allegiance is always better than dying now, isn't it?"

He was still manipulating his opponents, noticing the difference between Tian Yi'er and the other two, and thus presented Tian Yi'er with this test.

Hong Xiugu was shocked by these words and looked at Tian Yier with some concern.

Indeed, as the third-rank enemy before us said, the choice between life and death couldn't be easier.

Who would give up their chance to live just because they've only been with Renxintang for a few months?

For a moment, Hong Xiugu secretly became more wary of Tian Yier.

Tian Yi'er, however, remained calm and slowly shook her head:

"No, I would never betray Brother Shen!"

"Oh?"

Wan Du raised an eyebrow.

"When I was all alone and being bullied, it was Brother Shen who always helped me... Brother Shen showed me that even if I came from a poor background, I could still be extraordinary..."

Tian Yi'er said in a deep voice:

"So I decided long ago that I would go through fire and water for Brother Shen without hesitation..."

"Let's get started!"

"I'd rather die than not stay by Brother Shen's side!"

Tian Yi'er's resolute speech finally made Wan Du's face darken.

"I can't believe there's still someone as stupid as you these days. Since that's the case, then just die!"

He swung his heavy mace with the black light of spider silk, launching it at Tian Yi'er.

Without uttering a word, Tian Yi'er gritted her teeth, her body shimmering with the phantom of a white ape, and met the attack with her jade-like palm!

The instant his palm touched the heavy mace, he also performed a technique to deflect the force.

His talent is indeed extraordinary; even such a small change has reduced the damage of Wan Du's attack by at least 30%.

But the remaining force still sent him flying.

He fell to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Are you alright?" Hong Xiugu exclaimed in surprise.

She was surprised by Tian Yi'er's rejection of Wan Du, and at the same time, she couldn't help but feel that compared to Tian Yi'er, her own anxious feelings were really pathetic.

So what if we're not as good as them!

At least when it comes to fighting, I can give it my all!

At this moment, Wan Du flicked another black spider silk, and his second heavy mace chased after Tian Yi'er.

Tian Yi'er gritted her teeth, got up from the ground, raised her palms, and met the blow.

Hong Xiugu also let out a sharp cry, wielding her long whip. A phantom image of a blue phoenix appeared on her body, and this whip struck the black light connecting the heavy mace.

"interesting!"

Wan Du snorted coldly, letting Hong Xiugu's long whip lash against the black spider silk.

The black spider silk broke instantly, and the heavy mace flew to Tian Yi'er's front, but it was powerless and was disarmed by Tian Yi'er again.

Just then, the broken spider silk and black light suddenly flew up, swirling around and flying to Hong Xiugu's side, binding her in an instant.

"What is this?" Hong Xiugu was shocked, but felt that the black spider silk had a corrosive effect, burning her skin painfully, and had a fishy smell that made her want to vomit.

"This spider silk is poisonous!"

She felt as if she were sinking into a swamp, gradually losing her strength. Faced with the bizarre methods of Wan Du, she had no power to resist.

Wan Du sneered, "This is the power of a third-grade cultivator? Never seen anything like it before, have you?"

The most powerful aspect of his "Thousand Spider Great Strength" is that these ever-changing spider silks can project force outwards, making it as easy as using one's own limbs. This is his unique advantage.

Not to mention that spider silk can also be contaminated with poison. Once used against an enemy, it can instantly poison the opponent and render them unable to resist.

"I'll give you a chance too."

Wan Du revealed a playful smile:

"Promise me now that you'll go to the back and kill that delusional kid who thinks he can break through in front of me, and I'll spare your life. After all, your grandfather is a pharmacist, and I really don't want to offend him too much. So, as long as you help me kill your Renxin Hall apprentice and pledge your allegiance, I will absolutely not make things difficult for you and will let you leave directly. How about it, do you accept this deal?"

Hong Xiugu gritted her teeth, and amidst waves of weakness, barely opened her eyes, spitting at Wan Du:

"I... will not give in!"

"You want me to kill Shen You...you're dreaming!"

Even if it were Tian Yi'er standing next to her, Hong Xiugu would never kill her, let alone Shen You?

"I see..." Wan Du's face turned cold. "Then don't blame me for being ruthless in destroying this flower..."

He clenched his fist, the spider silk's power about to tighten.

Suddenly, Hong Xiugu hurriedly called out, "Wait!"

"What? You've changed your mind?" Wan Du raised an eyebrow.

"That's right... I've changed my mind..." Hong Xiugu said slowly through gritted teeth, "Let me go, I'll kill him... I want to live..."

"Ha, that's the wise move!"

Wan Du laughed and waved his hand to loosen the spider web.

Go!

Hong Xiugu nodded, straightened her body unsteadily, turned around, revealed a resolute expression, and slowly walked towards Shen You.

"Senior Sister Hong..."

Tian Yi'er called out anxiously.

He took a step forward, intending to stop her, but suddenly met Hong Xiugu's gaze, paused slightly, and stopped in his tracks.

Hong Xiugu walked up to Shen You, stopped, and showed an expression that seemed to be both crying and laughing. She raised her hand and gently stroked Shen You's cheek.

"Why... are you always so infuriating... always so dismissive of me... even at a time like this, you won't even open your eyes to look at me..."

Behind them, Wan Du revealed a rather amused expression, "So there's even a romantic connection involved..."

To survive, the young girl not only betrayed Renxintang, but also overturned her own feelings...

He loves stories like these.

He felt an indescribable pleasure as if he were watching his prey being worn down in a spider's web, its body and soul completely consumed.

Just then, he saw Hong Xiugu take out a pill hidden in her palm and put it into Shen You's mouth.

His expression changed, and he roared, "What did you feed him?!"

Hong Xiugu smiled weakly but contentedly.

"This is the 'Spirit Gathering Pill' that Grandpa gave me. You naughty fellow, I'm giving it to you today..."

After saying this, Hong Xiugu could no longer withstand the severe poison in her body and slowly slid to the ground.