Ye Tianxin looked slightly taken aback.
The Demon Subduing Douluo before him seemed very different from the one he remembered.
He had no right to refuse the offer.
If he refused, Demon Subduing Douluo would surely turn on him. Not only would he die here, but he would drag Qin Yuan down with him.
Ye Tianxin knew full well that he had already implicated many people. Unwilling to harm any more innocents, he accepted Demon Subduing Douluo's final proposal.
Demon Subduing Douluo stepped aside and said, "Ye Tianxin, you may leave alone. I assume Mr. Qin has already told you where to meet Dugu Bo."
"Go. There will be no more threats along the way."
Ye Tianxin cupped his hands, then looked at Qin Yuan one last time and spoke through voice transmission. "Demon Subduing Douluo may be arrogant and untamed, but he is a man of principle. He probably won't lay a hand on you."
"Young friend, take care. When you visit Heaven Dou City someday, I will personally host a welcoming feast for you."
With that, his figure swiftly vanished into the night.
Demon Subduing Douluo turned his gaze toward Qin Yuan. There was no reproach in his eyes, only appreciation.
"You truly value loyalty and friendship. For Dugu Bo's commission, you single-handedly led all the major factions around by the nose. Come back with me. Without me to explain things for you, you won't be able to withstand Bibi Dong's wrath!"
He lightly patted Qin Yuan's shoulder and headed toward the village.
Demon Subduing Douluo spoke at length along the way.
"On the surface, Bibi Dong seemed to be pulling every string in this affair, but her plan was riddled with holes. You, for instance, were a major wild card who poked it full of holes."
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