Proud Sword Soaring Clouds

Chapter 372: Chapter 277: Bargaining with a Tiger

Ling Xiao’s words made the Ten Thousand Year Flood Dragon fall silent for a long while. Then, its gaze flickered as it stared at Ling Xiao and asked, "According to your logic, how should I solve this?"

Ling Xiao gave a slight, mocking laugh. "It’s simple," he said. "If anyone comes looking for trouble, just hide from them! I refuse to believe those humans could possibly find you then."

"Hide? Absolutely not!"

The Ten Thousand Year Flood Dragon’s furious voice boomed, traveling a great distance and making one’s eardrums ache with pain. Song Mingyue clapped her hands over her ears, her admiration for Ling Xiao growing by the second. ’He actually managed to bluff this creature with just a few words! Its power is terrifying! It feels like it could obliterate a Peak Demon Sword Master like me with a single breath!’

"Those humans who seek me out are all driven by greed. So tell me, what’s so wrong about me eating them?"

The Ten Thousand Year Flood Dragon’s voice grew icy. "They did not die in my jaws. They died by their own greed!"

Ling Xiao shook his head slightly. "You know that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m just trying to tell you that if you keep eating them, you will certainly never live to see the day of the Heavenly Might."

"You’re certain?" The Ten Thousand Year Flood Dragon’s gaze bored into Ling Xiao’s calm, indifferent eyes.

"Of course." Ling Xiao clasped his hands behind his back, a fearless expression appearing on his face. Combined with his wild, arrogant features, it created quite a striking impression.

The Ten Thousand Year Flood Dragon hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "We’ll talk in my abode!" As it spoke, a gentle wind swept the two of them up. Just as Song Mingyue started to struggle, Ling Xiao pulled her into his arms and said with a smile, "Don’t be afraid. I’m here."

Song Mingyue leaned against Ling Xiao and allowed the force to carry them deep into the great mountain. They bypassed the mountain’s face, flying to a well-hidden cave on the reverse side and plunging directly into its entrance.

Their descent was rapid, and the wind resistance stung their faces. They fell for so long that Song Mingyue actually grew bored and started counting in her head. ’This cave is much, much deeper than the one at the Ancient Ruins!’

Ling Xiao, however, understood the truth. ’It seems this Ten Thousand Year Flood Dragon doesn’t fully trust me. He brought us to this bottomless cave simply to prevent us from escaping.’

’However...’ A smile touched the corners of Ling Xiao’s lips as he thought, ’In terms of raw power, I’m nowhere near your match. But when it comes to the art of escape, so long as you haven’t become a true Divine Beast, you can’t keep me here!’

’And there’s another thing. This Ten Thousand Year Flood Dragon was so confident, bringing us right into its lair. If I get the chance, I definitely won’t pass up the opportunity to lay a great array here. Even if I can’t kill this foul beast, I can at least trap it for a thousand years or so. By then, my own power will be more than enough to suppress it. It won’t be too late to come back and take its life then! It all depends on finding the right opportunity.’

As Ling Xiao was lost in thought, another moment passed before their feet touched solid ground. He then smiled at Song Mingyue and said, "I have a feeling we’re on the floor of the deep sea. And I’d say we’re deeper than Vendia Holy Mountain is tall!"

A smile appeared on Song Mingyue’s face. By now, she was no longer afraid. Her fear before had simply been an instinctive reaction, overwhelmed by the aura of a Magical Beast with an incomprehensible level of power.

Now, she was gradually adapting. ’If I’m with him, I’m not even afraid to die,’ she thought. ’So why should I be afraid of this creature?’

Having brought the pair deep underground, the Ten Thousand Year Flood Dragon turned, sneered coldly at them, and said impatiently, "Now, you can hand over that Elixir!"

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