You Made the "Right" Choice

"Are you trying to force me to my death? You know perfectly well what kind of relationship Zhongli Wu and Ye Xishui have!"

"If I really did that, there would be no room for us to negotiate anymore. Would that be called saving them?" Long Xiaoyao was angry for the first time.

Although he was still suppressing his emotions, his expression had clearly turned cold.

Jiang Yuheng sneered. "So what? You're the one who came to me for help, not the other way around. If you want to achieve your goal, you naturally have to meet my requirements."

"Besides, what I've given you was never a choice. It was a decision. Whether you agree is up to you."

"Long Xiaoyao, I'll give you time. Make your own decision."

With that, he turned and returned to the command room, where he told the curious Wang Dong'er what had happened.

"Isn't that a little much? You really pushed him that hard? Aren't you afraid he'll retaliate?" Wang Dong'er asked incredulously.

"I didn't force him. I merely gave him an opportunity to choose. If he wants to protect Ye Xishui, he has to take Zhongli Wu's head. That's my condition, not a multiple-choice question."

Since he was asking Jiang Yuheng for help, he naturally had to pay the price.

To Jiang Yuheng, neither Ye Xishui nor Death God Tower was worth mentioning. The most important thing was learning to choose what would benefit him the most right now.

After all, Zhongli Wu was extremely quick-witted. Defeating him head-on would be far too difficult.

So he might as well have Long Xiaoyao help him. Long Xiaoyao would have to take action eventually anyway, wouldn't he?

"You really know how to shift with the wind."

"Be careful. What if Long Xiaoyao refuses and stabs you