Chapter 41 - A Hero's Rescue

                                    

                                          

     "You brat! Did a dog eat your manners? How dare you disrespect me! Was it you who launched that sneak attack earlier?" The King of Reincarnation twirled several hoops in her hand, glaring viciously at Jia Siwen.
     "What a joke! Killing you would be as easy as snapping my fingers-why would I need to resort to trickery?" Jia Siwen sneered, narrowing his eyes. With a casual shove, he pushed the woman in his arms aside and formed a hand seal. As he spread his palms, a massive silver broadsword appeared in his grip-his infamous weapon, the Howling Snow Wolf.
     The blade was three feet seven inches long, five inches wide, and weighed forty-six and a half pounds. Its silver sheen reflected the light so clearly that one could see their reflection, truly a fine weapon.
     -But don't let its polished surface fool you. Countless cultivators' blood had been shed by this blade.
     With his right hand gripping the enormous broadsword, Jia Siwen made no sound of warning. He swung it directly toward the King of Reincarnation, still reclining on her ornate chair. The overwhelming pressure from the blade's tip bore down like a wild, relentless wolf, causing the entire room to tremble, and even more so the King of Reincarnation, who was the immediate target.
     Her enchanting eyes narrowed as she raised a hand, summoning a series of interlocking hoops to block the strike. However, the impact shattered them all into dust. The casual smile on Jia Siwen's face made it clear that he wasn't even using his full strength.
     "Interesting, very interesting! You're quite strong, brat!" The anger on the King of Reincarnation's face faded, replaced by a slight smile. Her alluring features were now brimming with charm, enough to unsettle anyone's mind.
     Jia Siwen revealed a roguish grin and said, "If you're willing to offer yourself to me, I might consider sparing your life. What do you say?" Although his words were playful, his eyes remained icy, with no lessening of the murderous intent, despite the allure of the King of Reincarnation.
     "You dare take advantage of me? You've got guts, boy!" With a sharp yell, the King of Reincarnation raised her hand, summoning five blood-red hoops that spun fiercely, growling like wild beasts as they charged toward Jia Siwen.
     The five rings scattered as they neared him, each one aiming for his wrists, ankles, and neck, moving with thunderous force to trap him.
     The King of Reincarnation smiled charmingly and said, "This is called the 'Five-Fold Lock.' It locks five key points in your body, and soon you'll experience the five pains: sorrow, fear, worry, grief, and anger. You'll die slowly in agony. Isn't it fun?"
     Though immobilized by the rings, Jia Siwen merely sneered, closing his eyes slightly and murmuring a few words. From within his body, several blue flames emerged, swirling around the rings that bound him. The intense heat caused the rings to melt, while his skin began to sizzle, producing an unsettling sound that made the onlookers cringe. But Jia Siwen seemed unfazed, even grinning wildly, as if more sinister than any demonic cultivator.
     I'm not eating grilled meat for a while!
     Tong Tong, holding back her nausea, turned her head and whispered into Su Yan's ear, "Senior Brother, don't you think there's something off about him? Up here?" She pointed to her head as she spoke.
     Amused by her remark, Su Yan's pale lips curved into a slight smile. Following her lead, she nodded solemnly, speaking loudly enough for everyone to hear as she 'whispered' back, "As long as you know, let's not make a fuss."
     "Ohhh-" Tong Tong responded, drawing out the sound, her face showing genuine pity and regret. Even Su Yan couldn't help but wonder if she was truly sympathizing with Jia Siwen.