Chapter 0222 – The Chess Match – Absolute Return

by GreatBrother(위대한 다오 형제)

The basement had been transformed into a dungeon of eerie proportions.

The prisoners were kept in separate cells. Jian Wuji was placed in the cell opposite the Poison King because he was with him.

"You all saw what happened to that person just now, didn’t you?" The martial artist who escorted the prisoner here didn’t forget to utter threats before he left.

Luckily, the iron door of the cell had a small palm-sized window through which the inmates could see each other and even communicate briefly.

"Damn! Just got out of one hellhole and into another!"

"This place is worse than where we were before!"

"I heard those guys say earlier that they were going to send us somewhere for experiments!"

"It’s over! This time it’s dead!"

"We have to find a way to escape!"

The inmates were all filled with righteous indignation, and the cell was filled with all kinds of curses.

Jian Wuji saw through the small window that the Poison King was looking this way, so he secretly transmitted his voice, "Have you spent time in a dungeon before?"

"No." Poison King’s voice rang in Jian Wuji’s ears.

"I apologize for dragging you into suffering with me." Jian Wuji apologized.

"No harm done, think of it as a life experience. You don’t have to mind me." The Poison King said in a flat tone, seemingly unconcerned about the situation at hand.

Jian Wuji was a bit surprised, a person with the status of Poison King should hate this kind of place where he didn’t see the light of day the most. However, looking at his current cloudy appearance, it was like he was even more adapted to this kind of environment than those giants of the devil’s path.

"Speaking of which, that True Poison Dweller’s poison skill is really something." The Poison King suddenly opened his mouth and said, his tone actually carried a few points of appreciation.

This was the first time he had expressed his affirmation of the True Poison Dweller. It seemed that the Poison King’s vision was truly venomous, and ordinary people could not even enter his eyes.

"He is at least the Evil Dao’s number one Poison Kung Fu expert, it’s only right that he has some real skills." Sword Wuji concurred.

"It is precisely because he has such strength that I am even more angry. Since he has this kind of ability, he should have developed a good medicine that truly benefits the world, not like what he …… is doing now," the Poison King said, his tone filled with indignation and helplessness.

After about an hour, footsteps came from outside the cell.

"Dinner!"

With a yell from the jailer, plates of sumptuous dishes were brought into the cell.

These dishes were so colorful and flavorful that they were comparable to the signature dishes of those top restaurants.

The inmates were a bit wary at first, but when they saw the aromatic dishes, the cravings in their stomachs could no longer be held back, and they all picked up their chopsticks and gobbled them up.

"In these meals, there are ingredients of ‘Berserk’." Poison King’s voice suddenly rang in Jian Wuji’s ears.

"They’re starting to drug us so soon?" Jian Wuji was shocked in his heart.

"It’s not just ‘Berserk’, they should have added other messed up things." Poison King said.

"It seems that Yelu Han and Ai Wabi are anxious to see the results." Jian Wu Ji said.

Their eagerness can be seen in the fact that they have brought the prisoners, who would have taken more than twenty days to be escorted, here in just ten days.

"This is good, we can also leave this hellish place earlier." Jian Wuji said.

"I’ve already given you an antidote in advance, and ‘Berserk’ is ineffective against you." The Poison King said.

"That’s good." Jian Wuji nodded.

As a matter of fact, even without the Poison King’s antidote, the True Poison Jushi could not help him. Even the "Formless Poison" was ineffective against him, let alone this crude poison.

Over the next few days, the inmates were treated to a sumptuous "poison feast" every day.

Those prisoners who originally hated True Poison Jushi to the bone, under the temptation of food, also gradually put down their guard, and began to look forward to the next "poison feast".

"Are you really sure?" The Poison King’s voice suddenly rang in Jian Wuji’s ears.

"Didn’t you say to leave everything to me?" Jian Wuji asked back with a smile.

"I’m just a little worried seeing as you’ve been practicing every day." The Poison King said.

It turned out that Jian Wuji had been practicing the "Heavenly Demon Body Protecting Technique" ever since he was imprisoned in the dungeon.

Like now, a whole day will not be disturbed by people’s opportunity, but not often seen. What’s more, the cultivation of "Heavenly Demon Body Protecting Gong" is still far from reaching the realm of great accomplishment, he naturally has to aprovechar el tiempo.

"What martial arts are you practicing?" The Poison King asked curiously.

Jian Wuji didn’t want to tell anyone about the "Heavenly Demon Body Protecting Technique" for the time being, so he only said vaguely, "A kind of mind technique."

"Why are you practicing so hard?" The Poison King asked in disbelief.

"Because I want to become stronger, only by being strong enough can I get true freedom." Jian Wuji replied.

"Aren’t you strong enough now?" Poison King asked.

"It’s still far from enough." Jian Wuji shook his head, "The kind of freedom I want is something that the current me is not yet able to reach."

"What kind of freedom do you want?" The Poison King asked.

Jian Wuji was silent for a moment and slowly said, "I wish, to be able to live as I wish, to go wherever I want to go, to do whatever I want to do, and not to be bound by anyone."

The Poison King was silent as he heard this.

This freedom that Jian Wuji was talking about seemed simple, but in reality, it was as difficult as heaven.

"This path you have chosen is destined to be full of thorns and will not be smooth sailing." Only after a long time did the Poison King speak.

"That’s why I cultivate so hard, only then will I be able to realize my goal." Jian Wuji said firmly.

His heart is always attached to those who live and die with their loved ones and friends, and because of this, he is more eager to get the real freedom, a kind of freedom that can guard the people he cherishes.

The Poison King’s heart was filled with emotion as he looked at Jian Wuji’s determined eyes.

"What about you? What dreams do you have?" Jian Wuji suddenly asked.

He was curious to know what unfulfilled dreams someone like the Poison King still had in his heart.

"At this age, how can I still have any dreams." Although the Poison King said this on his lips, a hint of undetectable despondency flashed in his eyes.

”Poison King, Poison King, if you hadn’t met me, you might have really lived your life in such a muddled manner. But since you and I met, I won’t let you live like before.” Jian Wuji secretly said in his heart.

It was precisely for this reason that he had embroidered the words "Only I, Poison Dignity" on that pair of poison avoidance gloves.

He hoped that the Poison King would be able to face up to the longing in his heart and not let it turn into a nightmare that could never be realized.

Jian Wuji withdrew his thoughts, closed his eyes, and continued practicing the "Heavenly Demon Body Protecting Technique".

"My lord, please have your meal."

Carrying a tray, Xu Dalong carefully walked into the room of the Extremely Evil Laughing Demon.

On the tray were several exquisite dishes, some bought from outside and some made by Xu Dalong himself.

It was the first time that Xu Dalong had felt so nervous since he became a teacher. Even when he participated in the final of the "Little Dragon Battle", he had never been as nervous as he was now.

"With pleasure." The Extremely Evil Laughing Demon’s voice was low and gentle, not as eerie as before.

It seemed that his appreciation for Jian Wu Ji had indirectly affected Xu Dalong as well.

"If you have any orders, just ask." Xu Dalong bent his waist and said respectfully.

"There’s no need to be so formal, you’re also the one who’s going to become a Demon Sovereign in the future." The Extremely Evil Laughing Demon said indifferently.

The two words "Demon Elder" were like a thunderbolt that exploded in Xu Dalong’s ears.

Could he really become a terrifying demonic giant like the Extremely Evil Laughing Demon?

Xu Dalong’s heart was filled with doubts and uneasiness. He wanted to turn around and leave, but the words ghosted out of his mouth.

"Disciple …… Disciple doesn’t know if he’s qualified to become a demonic father."

"Shut up!" Xu Dalong’s sanity was screaming frantically.

But it’s already too late.

"Although I am fortunate enough to learn from my master, there is always a question in my mind, and that is, Master, did you accept my disciple as a disciple because of my talent or because of Big Brother Jian’s face? Will I really be able to fulfill this important task? Will I accidentally annoy you one day and end up with my head?"

After finishing in one breath, Xu Dalong immediately felt as if he had flown, his entire body was light and airy.

‘It’s over! What the hell was I babbling about!’ Xu Dalong felt remorse in his heart, ‘How could I say such words? Isn’t this provoking Master’s majesty?”

Xu Dalong hurriedly fell to his knees and said in fear, "Master forgive me! My disciple made a slip of the tongue for a moment, please punish Master!"

"It seems like that kid really cares about you." The Extremely Evil Laughing Demon didn’t pay any attention to Xu Dalong’s plea for forgiveness, but said to himself.

When Xu Dalong heard this, he raised his head violently and looked at the Extremely Evil Laughing Demon.

Only to see the extremely evil laughing devil’s deep eyes, staring at himself without blinking, as if he could see through all the secrets in his heart.

"Yes …… yes." Xu Dalong subconsciously replied.

As soon as the words left his mouth, he regretted them.

‘Why should I answer him?’ Xu Dalong was chagrined in his heart, ‘I should have said "Many thanks for the compliment, Master"!'

I blame myself for being so nervous that I said such unthinking things.

"Master, disciple ……" Xu Dalong was still trying to explain, but he was interrupted by the Extremely Evil Laughing Demon.

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