Chapter 0034 – Instead of Dealing with a Tiger – Absolute Returns

“What?”

“I thought you said I couldn’t do it. Then surely you can do it, can’t you?”

“What are you going to do if I easily convince father?”

“You’ll know if you go and try it. However, I advise you to die, you’ll only backfire.”

He seems to have determined that since Jian Wuzhen had already rejected his request, he would never be able to grant my request. It seems that the Blood Heavenly Sword Demon’s understanding of his father is even deeper than I had imagined.

“Are you making a bet with me?”

“Bet? Fine, I’ll bet with you. If you lose, be good and listen to me, and don’t mention any more downers to me.”

“What if I win?”

“I’ll agree to any terms you want as long as you can do it.”

“Any conditions?”

I said after a moment of contemplation:

“Get me an elixir, at least one that is better than the Demon Positive Pill.”

A trace of surprise flashed across the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon’s face. I knew what he was surprised about.

“Do you know how hard it is to get a better elixir than the Demon Positive Pill?”

“I know, that’s why I made it a bet. Since we’re already on the same boat, the stronger I am, the better it is for you, isn’t it?”

The reason I asked the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon for the elixir was because I knew he had it in his hands.

In his hand, he had an extraordinary elixir called the “Heavenly Elixir”, which could be taken to obtain even more powerful internal energy than the Devil’s Elixir.

Back then, the Blood Heavenly Saber Devil gave this Heavenly Divine Elixir to my elder brother in order to draw him in. It was also at that time that I realized that the Blood Heavenly Saber Demon had actually treasured this elixir for so many years.

The reason why I made a bet with him was to get this Heavenly Divine Elixir.

“You can’t make Zhang Hu a Demon Lord nor can you get me an elixir, so why should I cooperate with you?”

“Fine, if you can make Zhang Hu sit as the Demon Lord, I’ll give you the elixir.”

“A deal?”

I drew my Black Demon Sword and handed it to the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon. He violently flicked my sword with the Heaven Destroying Greatsword.

Clank!

The crisp clash of metal is the oath between us. An oath made with a divine weapon is stronger than any words.

The Blood Heavenly Blade Demon transformed into a black shadow and disappeared into the night as usual.

If I win this bet, he will definitely keep his word. After all, the Heavenly Divine Elixir is what he prepared for his heir.

If I can obtain the Heavenly Divine Elixir and add it to the Demon Positive Elixir I took earlier, my internal power will skyrocket, and I will no longer have to worry about a lack of internal power in battles with other Demon Sovereigns.

Besides, I know how to win this bet.

I came to the office of the Grand Military Secretary, Ming.

The Tongtian Pavilion, where he was located, was the “brain” of the Sect. Information from all over the world would converge here, and after being categorized and organized, Sima Ming would filter out the most important parts and present them to his father.

I reckon that a large portion of the information that has recently traveled from the Tongtian Pavilion to the Heavenly Demon Hall is about me.

From the entrance of the Pavilion of Heavenly Passage to Sima Ming’s office, there were heavy guards along the way, and its tightness even surpassed that of the Heavenly Demon Hall. This was not only because of the importance of the Tongtian Pavilion, but also because this place brought together the top strategists of the Sect and required even tighter protection.

When I walked into the Chief Military’s office, Sima Ming was burying his head in official business. The desk in front of him was piled with papers, almost covering his face.

Although his father only had to listen to a few words of advice from him, in reality, the Chief Military’s job was to deal with documents. Every day he had to read hundreds of letters from all over the Central Plains and sift out valuable information from them, a job that took up almost all of his time.

Therefore, I would rather be the Master of the Yellow Springs Pavilion than the Master of the Tongtian Pavilion.

Sima Ming put down the papers in his hands and greeted me warmly.

“What brings you here? Please sit down quickly.”

I walked to the table and sat down. An early prepared attendant brought fragrant tea.

“I don’t know if it’s to your taste, it’s the only kind of tea we have here.”

“The tea is crisp and refreshing.”

I sip my tea while looking around. As the office of the highest think-tank of this religion, it was filled with various books.

“The Yellow Springs Pavilion’s deeds have been talked about within the Sect lately.”

“It’s all cursing me, isn’t it?”

“How come? I’ve heard nothing but compliments.”

I know the Yellow Springs Court’s popularity like the back of my hand. There were many people who supported me, and many who opposed me. After all, my appearance broke the rules they were used to and made them feel uneasy. They were worried that they too would be my target and that they too would be punished. I had to make an example of them and establish my authority before things got worse.

“What did you come to see me about?”

“I would like to ask you a question.”

“Go ahead.”

“What do you think of Zhang Hu as a person?”

“He is a rare general who has the ability to lead the Demon Army to glory.”

Sima Ming should have already guessed that I was behind Zhang Hu’s support, and that I was the one who wanted him to become a Demon Monarch.

“Then how certain do you think Zhang Hu is of becoming a Demon Lord?”

“Honestly, less than 10%.”

“Even if the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon recommended him?”

“The Bishop has rejected his recommendation.”

That was why there was only a 10% chance. If it wasn’t for the face of the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon, it would simply be impossible.

“What if Father changes his mind?”

“That’s certainly possible. However, I’m afraid it’s difficult. As you know, once the Sect Leader makes a decision, he won’t change it easily unless there is a suitable reason.”

“That I certainly know.”

After all, father would reject the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon also because of my request. How could I possibly allow him to contradict himself and reverse his previous decision?

I had to give him a reason he couldn’t refuse.

“What if …… I mean what if, besides the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon, there are other demonic beings who recommend Zhang Hu?”

“Two Demon Sovereigns recommending the same person at the same time? This is an unprecedented thing …… If it can really be done, then Zhang Hu’s chances of becoming a Demon Monarch are very high. The sect master also has a logical reason. But is it possible?”

With the Blood Heavenly Blade Demon already out of the way, it would be as difficult as heaven to convince the other Demon Sovereigns to recommend Zhang Hu.

“Try it to find out. Sometimes it’s easier to deal with two tigers at once rather than one, isn’t it?”

“I’d say it’s harder.”

That’s why I made this prerequisite. To avoid being torn to pieces by two tigers.

“What if these two tigers are deadly rivals?”

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