Zongman: This Holy Lord just wants friendly communication

The vampire was stunned for a moment, looked at Jiang Shinian deeply, and then walked into the locker room silently.

In the eyes of the world, the image of the devil has always been negative. Words such as cunning, insidious, and evil seem to be synonymous with them and can never be gotten rid of.

However, it was very surprised that the ancient demon king in front of it treated it with such courtesy.

After all, he is just a prisoner now.

The records in those ancient books emerged in its mind. All the demons before its birth were despicable and full of evil.

But this demon king seemed different. His behavior completely overturned his previous understanding of demons.

Of course, it also knows that it is not a good person and has a despicable side.

Chapter 168 An unexpected surprise

However, those ancient books all said that the older the demon, the more evil it was...

In fact, this room is a corner of Jiang Shichen's personal space, where he can control the appearance and placement of objects at will.

With just a wave of his hand, everything would go as he wished.

Moreover, he knew very well that if he wanted to recruit demons to serve him, basic respect and etiquette were essential.

Jiang Shi Nian had no idea what the vampire was thinking at the moment, but it didn't matter to him.

He slowly walked to the dining table, pulled out a stool, and sat down gracefully.

Not long after, the vampire came out of the locker room.

Seeing that the table was already filled with delicious food, it walked straight to the other side, pulled out a chair with skillful and graceful movements, and sat down.

"Thank you for your generosity and kindness. Could you please elaborate on the opportunity you mentioned earlier? Is it really possible for me to regain my freedom?"

In that luxurious room filled with a mysterious atmosphere, the light from the crystal chandelier was like tiny stars, shining on the exquisitely carved walls, outlining a series of mysterious and ancient patterns.

In the corner of the room stood a tall bookshelf, on which were displayed all kinds of precious magic books. The leather covers exuded an old and attractive atmosphere, as if telling the secrets of the years.

"Of course, that's impossible."

Jiang Shi Nian's hoarse and low voice broke the brief silence in the room, like the cry of a night owl, echoing faintly in this quiet space.

He was leaning on the chair that was carved with intricate runes, his scarlet eyes half-closed, flashing a cold and majestic light, like a cold star burning in the deep night sky.

His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, with a slow and rhythmic rhythm. Each tap seemed to hit people's hearts, making people feel tense and depressed involuntarily.

The vampire's slightly upturned mouth corners froze instantly, and his face became extremely stiff in an instant, as if covered by a layer of frost.

On his snow-pale face, a glimmer of expectation that originally flickered in a pair of dark green eyes was ruthlessly blown out like a candle in the wind, leaving only deep disappointment and helplessness.

His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he held it back.

His hands were unconsciously clenched together, his knuckles turned white, and he was like a wild animal trapped in a trap. Although he was unwilling, he could only wait helplessly for the verdict of fate.

"You should know that you can never get complete freedom. I can't let you go. However, you can get limited freedom."

Jiang Shi Nian's words were like a ray of hope, which eased the vampire's expression a little.

He gently adjusted his brand new black brocade sleeves, his movements gracefully and calmly, trying to hide the turmoil in his heart.

He raised his head slightly and stared at Jiang Shinian closely, with a barely perceptible hint of vigilance and inquiry hidden deep in his eyes.

"So what does this limited freedom contain?"

Looking at the elegant and noble vampire in front of him, a tiny light flashed in Jiang Shinian's scarlet eyes, like a meteor across the night sky, short and brilliant.

He sat up slightly, and the black robe embroidered with golden threads fluttered gently, emitting a mysterious and powerful aura.

“You can connect with the outside world instead of sleeping in the small and dirty space before.”

"I will not block your channels of communication with the outside world. Your living environment will be greatly improved and will be completely different from before."

"I don't think you would want to continue lying in that cold, damp, muddy coffin and endure that disgusting environment."

"Moreover, not only that, every once in a while, I will also provide you with a death row prisoner for you to suck his blood and qi to satisfy your instinctive needs."

"At the same time, part of my magic book library will be open to you. You can study the mysteries in it to your heart's content and explore the mysterious power hidden behind the ancient texts."

Jiang Shi Nian's voice sounded calmly, and every word seemed to contain magic, like a melodious and bewitching piece of music, gently plucking the heartstrings of the vampire.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, outlining a slightly meaningful arc, and his eyes revealed a kind of confidence and calmness that seemed to be in control of everything.

A hint of surprise and desire that was hard to conceal flashed in the vampire's eyes, but he suppressed it in an instant.

His fingers unconsciously slid lightly across the tablecloth, leaving a tiny mark, as if he was thinking about something.

"So...what do I need to do then?"

Although he was indeed very tempted, the vampire had gone through the baptism of time after all, and had rich experience and a cautious character.

He suppressed his inner impulse and did not agree hastily. Instead, he tried to find more information, at least to get better treatment for himself.

His sitting posture was still elegant, but his back was slightly tense, revealing his inner tension and vigilance.

Jiang Shi Nian grabbed an exquisite crystal cup. The tiny gemstones inlaid on the cup sparkled with colorful light under the light.

The red wine in the glass is like a ball of burning blood, exuding a mellow and tempting aroma.

He tilted his head back and drank the red wine in one gulp. His movements were bold and unrestrained, which seemed somewhat out of place in this luxurious environment.

The red wine flowed down the corners of his mouth and dripped onto his black robe, like blooming red plums.

Then he put the glass heavily back on the table, frowning slightly, obviously not very satisfied with the taste of the red wine.

This red wine was obtained by a certain shadow ninja from somewhere. It tasted sour and astringent, and the taste was extremely bad. It was totally not to his taste.

Jiang Shi Nian placed his arms casually on the table and tapped the table rhythmically with his fingers, making a dull "dong-dong" sound, as if he was thinking about something.

Each beat was like a war drum in a silent room, making one's heart beat faster.

"In fact, you don't have to pay anything."

As soon as he finished speaking, the vampire's brows suddenly frowned and he became alert.

His body leaned back slightly, and his hands unconsciously clenched the armrests of the chair, his knuckles turning white from the force.

His eyes were full of vigilance, like a frightened rabbit, watching everything around him vigilantly, as if waiting for Jiang Shi Nian to say some harsh conditions.

"Haha, don't be nervous. You have lived for so many years, you should know the traces of some secret treasures, right?"

Chapter 169: Vampire Surrender

"Or information about secret inheritance, ancient seals, etc. Tell me how much you know about their locations, and my men will go find them."

Jiang Shi Nian grabbed another piece of golden and crispy grilled ribs, which were sizzling with oil and emitting an enticing aroma.

He unceremoniously tossed the grilled steak into his mouth and chewed it with big mouthfuls, making a "crunching" sound, seemingly completely oblivious to the vampire's nervousness.

There was a kind of nonchalant casualness in his eyes, as if he was talking about an insignificant matter.

"How you are treated depends on how good what you tell me is."

"Living environment, food, magical resources... If my men find traces of the things you mentioned or find the things directly, then you have performed well and are qualified to become my subordinate."

"If you can keep doing this, you may be able to gain a higher degree of freedom and win my trust. Then I will allow you to move freely within a certain range, but the prerequisite is that I must be able to contact you at any time. You must be available at any time."

The vampire listened to Jiang Shinian's words carefully, and then slowly raised his eyes.

The scarlet light in his eyes, like a wolf's claw, would dim from time to time because of the lesson he had received from Jiang Shi Nian before.

At this moment, his eyes revealed a complex emotion, including expectations for the future and worries about the unknown. His lips were slightly pursed, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

"Only this?"

The vampire asked, a hint of tentativeness in his voice.

He stared at Jiang Shinian closely, trying to read more information from his expression.

"Of course not only that. I have various transactions and dealings in the human world. I need you to translate some things that I don't even care about, such as those low-level classics and magic books, into modern languages ​​so that I can better handle and utilize these resources."

"At this stage, the part of my collection of magic books that you can see is the relevant content of the books you translated."

Jiang Shi Nian's voice was hoarse and deep, like a whisper coming from the depths of hell.

Every word seemed to carry an invisible pressure, making people feel as if he wanted to turn this vampire into the ultimate coolie, eating him alive without leaving any room for mercy.

His eyes revealed an unquestionable majesty that made people dare not refute easily.

"And for a period of time, before you fully demonstrate your value, you can leave that small space and move to a relatively comfortable environment, so that you can concentrate on translating scriptures and classics for me."

The vampire was stunned after hearing Jiang Shinian's words.

The glimmer of hope that had originally ignited in his heart was instantly extinguished.

In other words, he would still be imprisoned, just in a different place.

He was about to say something when he inadvertently met Jiang Shinian's deep and majestic eyes.

Instantly, he felt a chill running down his spine.

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, but he finally gave up the idea of ​​arguing.

Let's just leave it at that for now. He was well aware of his current situation and was not qualified to negotiate with the powerful and dangerous demon in front of him.

Don't be fooled by the fact that he looks very friendly now.

In fact, he is an evil, cunning, and insidious ancient demon. If I dare to negotiate with him, he might swallow me up without hesitation, leaving nothing behind.

After all, the older the existence, the more difficult it is to guess their behavior and thinking, and moodiness is often synonymous with them.

"Do you have any opinions? You can raise them. I will try my best to help you solve them."

Jiang Shi Nian's voice sounded again, this time it sounded very gentle, with a hint of sincerity in his hoarseness, making people feel as if he really cared about the vampire's thoughts.

There was a hint of concern in his eyes, which was somewhat hard to understand.

"No! No... No, I don't have any objection. I think what you said makes a lot of sense. I completely agree with it."

Compared to better living conditions, one's own life is indeed more precious.

With his life threatened, the vampire had to compromise, temporarily put aside his pride and expectations, and choose to obey Jiang Shichen's arrangements.

He forced a smile on his face, but his eyes still revealed a hint of unwillingness and helplessness.

"very good."