Chapter 0214 – We Are Cerberus – Absolute Returns

“It’s no consolation, think about it, if father really hated you, would he agree to this bet? Would you bet with someone you hate?”

The Poison King seemed to be convinced by me and didn’t retort anymore.

“Besides, even if father really hates you, so what? Being hated is also a life experience.”

“Beware of being taken unawares and made into a human swine one day.”

“Don’t worry, even if all the other Demon Sovereigns are captured for alchemy, you won’t be captured.”

“Is it because the poison in me is so powerful that no one dares to eat me?”

“No, it’s because you’re too important, and without you, the Martial Alliance would attack us immediately.”

“You don’t have to kiss my ass now, I’ve granted your request.”

“No, I will continue to kiss your ass, and your actions today are something I will never forget.”

“You don’t think I’m going to die here today, do you?”

We walked into the Temple of Heavenly Demons.

We walked side by side along that bloody path to our father.

Father seemed to have heard about our “feat” in the martial arts arena, his face was gloomy, and the atmosphere of the entire Heavenly Demon Hall became depressing.

The Poison King respectfully bowed to his father and said, “Sect Master, please grant Li An’s request.”

Father looked angrily at the Poison King and said, “I had thought you were a smart man.”

The Poison King smiled awkwardly and said, “Sorry.”

“What exactly did he put you under?” Curiosity filled his father’s tone.

The Poison King mused for a moment and said, “I was struck by his grief.”

His answer took everyone by surprise, including my father and me.

“In this event, a lot of people died, and I was struck by Liam’s grief for those he didn’t know.”

I had never realized before that the Poison King was so meticulous. Although he pretends not to care on the surface, he has actually been silently observing me and thinking about what I did.

“I believe that a man’s treatment of strangers best reflects his nature.”

The poison king who had cowered outside the door had dared to speak eloquently in front of his father.

My father’s eyes turned to me and asked, “You’re pretty proud of yourself, aren’t you?”

“I’m so happy I’m about to fly. This is the first time I’ve gotten the support of all the Demon Dignitaries, and I’ll never forget this day.”

I made no secret of my joy.

All this, thanks to my father’s headstrong attitude.

“How open is your world, again?”

It was this statement that made me realize that the Poison King’s world was not closed. In fact, his world has always been open. If he was truly closed to himself, he wouldn’t have learned to bark like a dog in the martial arts arena, much less appear here. It was me who viewed him through colored glasses that created this illusion.

It’s all because of my father.

But I didn’t say anything because I knew that this was the time for my father to get angry.

I’m sure that deep down, my father would have wanted me to win the bet as well. I decided to believe so.

As always, my father kept his word.

“Okay, I’ll grant your request.”

I fell to my knees in a hurry and kowtowed to my father in gratitude.

“Thanks, Father!”

I knew that it wasn’t easy for my father to make this decision, so I had to do it perfectly.

“Since you made that request, it means you’re sure you won’t leave any traces, right?”

“I’ll do my best.”

“It’s not enough to just do your best, you have to do it seamlessly so no one suspects we did it.”

We have to get rid of the second-in-command of the Evil League, Yelu Han, and his four guardians without revealing our identities.

It was an almost impossible task, but I still answered firmly, “Yes! I will do it!”

In order to get their father’s permission, the Demon Dignitaries came out in full force, the Extremely Evil Laughing Demon even fought for his life, and the Poison King even put down his dignity and learned to bark like a dog in the martial arts arena.

I have to finish this, perfect it.

My father had regained his old majesty; once he made a decision, he never changed his mind and never dragged his feet.

“Who are you going to take with you?”

“I’d like to take the Very Evil Laughing Devil with me.”

“The two of you, I’m afraid you’re not strong enough. I’ll be relieved if three of you go together.”

The Poison King was puzzled, not knowing what drug his father was selling.

Father’s gaze fell on the Poison King and said, “Just follow them.”

“No way! Sect Leader!” The Poison King jumped in fear.

“No?”

His father’s voice was low and majestic, and the Poison King hastily changed his words, “No, okay, okay!”

A wry smile appeared on my father’s face, as if to say, “Kid, you also have today!” I take back my previous words, father he, in fact, holds a grudge.

Father stood up and said to the Poison King, “Poison King, come here.”

As his father released the pressure of a Heavenly Demon, the Poison King hurriedly bent down and saluted.

“Yes, Prelate.”

“From now on, I give you permission to use the Twelve Dramatic Poisons.”

“Yes, sir!”

The Poison King’s unique technique, “Twelve Poisons”, can only be used with his father’s permission, which shows how powerful it is.

The Poison King and I bid farewell to my father and then left the Heavenly Demon Hall.

“You said you were nervous before, but you turned out to be more calm than I am.”

“It’s all the drugs.”

The Poison King let out a long sigh, he originally only wanted to hide in the Forest of a Thousand Poisons, but now he was forced to step into the jungle.

“It’s too dangerous outside the Forest of a Thousand Poisons!”

“In fact, you are the most dangerous being.”

The Poison King glared at me fiercely, as if to say, “It’s all your fault!”

“I’m sorry, I didn’t think it would turn out like this either.”

“I’m not going, I don’t want to go.”

“Alright, I’ll go with Lord Laughing Demon, so you can hide in the Thousand Poison Forest without worrying.”

“If I do hide, I’ll really get caught.”

The Poison King is starting to make no sense.

“You must be worried about me to send out the most powerful weapon of this sect.”

“Don’t you patronize me, I’m not happy at all!”

The Poison King hung his head in shame as he walked towards the Forest of a Thousand Poisons.

I shouted at his back, “We will leave as soon as possible, so get ready! I really thank you so much for today!”

The Poison King learned to bark like an angry wild dog as he walked.

I looked at his back and couldn’t help but smile, then turned around and walked towards the Valley of the Wicked.

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