Lin Tingkai's back was already soaked in cold sweat.
Shen Boxia's gaze fell on him, the killing intent flickering in his eyes making it difficult for Lin Tingkai even to breathe.
"Young Master Shen..."
Lin Tingkai hurriedly spoke, trying to explain. "This old man indeed failed to think things through regarding the living sacrifices. But that was because disappearances had been occurring frequently in the city, and this old man was sick with worry..."
"This old man acted out of good intentions."
"Good intentions?" Shen Boxia laughed. "You fed living people to Evil Spirits, and you call that good intentions?"
"Young Master Shen..." Lin Tingkai hurriedly apologized. "This old man knows he was wrong. This old man is willing to compensate them and apologize to the people of the city."
"As long as Young Master Shen names a price, this old man..."
"Patriarch Lin." Shen Boxia interrupted him. "Do you think I'm bargaining with you?"
Lin Tingkai's heart sank.
He could feel the killing intent in Shen Boxia's gaze intensify.
This was bad!
Although he was several decades older than Shen Boxia, he was no match for the young man before him. This man was a top genius renowned throughout the Supernatural Circle, his strength unfathomable.
With just a casual move earlier, he had rendered Chen Henian unable to move, leaving him completely incapable of resisting.
If it were him, he likely would not fare much better.
However...
"Young Master Shen, must you truly press me so hard and deny this old man even a chance?" Lin Tingkai said darkly.
"Kill yourself."
"I'll leave you some dignity. Later, I'll say you were killed by an Evil Spirit."
Shen Boxia spoke calmly.
Damn it!
Hearing that the other party wanted him to commit suicide, Lin Tingkai's expression changed drastically. "Shen Boxia,