Begging for Mercy

Wang Tianyu entered the examination grounds but did not rush up the mountain.

Most of the examinees ran toward the mountaintop the moment they entered the grounds.

Because the soldiers had driven off the giant wolves earlier, there were currently no giant wolves at the foot of the mountain.

Wang Tianyu did not follow the crowd up the mountain because he wanted to take care of something first.

He had thought about this for a long time, and today he finally had the chance to put it into action.

"He's in."

Wang Tianyu watched Deng Rensheng enter the examination grounds, a strange smile appearing on his face.

Getting revenge on Deng Rensheng was what Wang Tianyu wanted to do first.

Deng Rensheng had previously hired people to cripple Wang Tianyu. If Wang Tianyu had not possessed the system, Deng Rensheng might well have succeeded.

After Wang Tianyu foiled that plan, Deng Rensheng had enlisted Xie Hongmei to set another trap.

Wang Tianyu was no saint. He had his own joys, angers, sorrows, and pleasures.

"A gentleman never lets a grudge go unavenged!"

Deng Rensheng had repeatedly caused him trouble, and Wang Tianyu had long wanted to get even.

Previously, he simply had not found an opportunity, so Wang Tianyu had never had the chance to make a move against Deng Rensheng.

Today's martial arts exam rules had given Wang Tianyu the perfect opportunity.

"Trying to run? Do you think you can get away?"

Deng Rensheng was no fool. He had also worried that Wang Tianyu might come after him.

He knew perfectly well that Wang Tianyu wanted revenge.

Deng Rensheng had deliberately stayed at the very end of the line, hoping to avoid Wang Tianyu.

He had assumed that Wang Tianyu would hurry off to earn points for the martial arts exam.

But Deng Rensheng had not expected Wang Tianyu to be this persistent.

Wang Tianyu would rather waste precious exam time waiting here for him.

When Wang Tianyu began approaching him, Deng Rensheng immediately understood what he intended.

Deng Rensheng knew very well about Wang Tianyu's previous achievements.

Wang Tianyu had first beaten a desperado like Zhang Wenchao to death.

Then he had injured all three of Deng Rensheng's bodyguards.

Deng Rensheng had sparred with his three bodyguards before. At most, he could defeat one of them.

If two of them joined forces against him, Deng Rensheng himself would definitely lose.

Yet Wang Tianyu had injured all three bodyguards, and he had seemed utterly at ease while doing it.

By comparison, Deng Rensheng knew clearly that he was no match for Wang Tianyu.

He quickened his pace and ran toward the mountaintop without looking back.

Deng Rensheng's run lasted only about a minute.

It was not because Wang Tianyu had caught up to him, but because a giant wolf appeared in front of him.

The giant wolf eyed Deng Rensheng eagerly, forcing him to stop.

"Damn it, get the hell out of my way!"

Seeing this, Deng Rensheng cursed furiously.

At this moment, Deng Rensheng was truly caught between a rock and a hard place.

A wolf before him and a "tiger" named Wang Tianyu behind him—Deng Rensheng was so frustrated he wanted to curse his mother.

"Wang Tianyu, I know I was wrong before. I apologize. I'll compensate you—how about five hundred thousand? One million. I'll give you one million. Let's put all this unpleasantness behind us, all right?"

Deng Rensheng knew he was no match for Wang Tianyu.

So he softened his tone, hoping Wang Tianyu would spare him for money's sake.

Let him be arrogant for a few more days. He'll have plenty of time to cry later.

Deng Rensheng felt no psychological burden over yielding to Wang Tianyu.

In his eyes, Wang Tianyu's current arrogance was merely a fleeting bloom.

There was a real martial artist in Deng Rensheng's family.

His aunt was a genuine martial artist, and he had previously sought her help.

But Deng Rensheng's aunt was carrying out an important mission, and he had been unable to contact her at all.

Just wait. In a few days, I'll make sure you die an ugly death.

While secretly plotting how to deal with Wang Tianyu, Deng Rensheng wore a pitiful expression.

"Really? One million is a lot of money. So then, how much is one of my hands worth?"

Wang Tianyu sneered, clearly having no intention of letting Deng Rensheng off so easily.

Wang Tianyu advanced on Deng Rensheng step by step, while the giant wolf pawed at the earth beneath it, poised to strike.

"Two million! Wang Tianyu, I'll give you two million. With that money, you can give your family a good life. You can also buy plenty of martial arts cultivation resources and become a martial artist faster. Let me go, please?"

Deng Rensheng raised his offer again, hoping Wang Tianyu would be tempted by the figure.

"You talk too much!"

Wang Tianyu was not tempted by the two million and attacked Deng Rensheng directly.

It was not that Wang Tianyu looked down on two million, but that he had already seen through Deng Rensheng's character.

Deng Rensheng was hypocritical and cunning. Wang Tianyu did not believe a single word that came out of his mouth.

"Bang!"

Although Deng Rensheng's strength had improved considerably after training in the martial arts class—

He had encountered Wang Tianyu, whose strength far surpassed his own.

Before Wang Tianyu, Deng Rensheng had little ability to resist.

Wang Tianyu's punch landed squarely in Deng Rensheng's stomach. Deng Rensheng could not even dodge it.

"Ah! Get away from me, you damned beast!"

Deng Rensheng was not cursing Wang Tianyu at this moment, but the giant wolf before him.

After taking Wang Tianyu's punch, Deng Rensheng staggered back several steps and fell flat on his backside.

The giant wolf had been waiting for an opportunity. When Deng Rensheng fell, it decided its chance to attack had come.

The giant wolf did not care whether Wang Tianyu would deal with it afterward.

Right now, Deng Rensheng was the only thing in its eyes. Seeing that Deng Rensheng was injured, it immediately lunged to bite him.

Before Deng Rensheng could scramble to his feet, the giant wolf had already rushed to his side.

Deng Rensheng hurriedly grappled with the giant wolf. Due to his injuries, he held no absolute advantage against it.

"Beast! Beast! I'll beat you to death! Beat you to death!"

Deng Rensheng's face was covered in blood—some of it his own, but more of it belonged to the giant wolf in front of him.

Deng Rensheng flipped the giant wolf onto the ground, straddled it, and pounded its head with punch after punch.

The giant wolf was beaten until it was barely alive, with only its limbs twitching faintly.

Deng Rensheng's victory had not come easily. He had not fully avoided the giant wolf's initial sneak attack.

The giant wolf's claws had carved bloody gashes across Deng Rensheng's face and chest.

Though neither wound was deep, blood continued to pour from them.

Wang Tianyu stood where he was and did not intervene. It was not because he was such an upright gentleman that he refused to kick a man when he was down.

Rather, Wang Tianyu wanted to gauge the giant wolf's strength. He was using Deng Rensheng's hands to test it.

"Looks like the giant wolf isn't that strong."

Even the injured Deng Rensheng could kill this giant wolf, so Wang Tianyu would feel even less pressure facing one.

"Impressive, impressive. Now it's my turn, right?"

Wang Tianyu gave Deng Rensheng a few fake claps, then prepared to continue attacking.

"Wait, Wang Tianyu. I'm telling you, you can't eliminate me. My aunt is a martial artist. If you eliminate me, just wait for my aunt's revenge."

Seeing that Wang Tianyu had no intention of sparing him, Deng Rensheng revealed his trump card.

Hearing Deng Rensheng's words, Wang Tianyu stopped in his tracks unconsciously.

Wang Tianyu had previously heard that Deng Rensheng's family had connections to martial artists, and now Deng Rensheng had personally confirmed it.

If he eliminated Deng Rensheng, his martial artist aunt would retaliate against him.

Deng Rensheng's threat did make Wang Tianyu hesitate.

Seeing Wang Tianyu stop, the panic on Deng Rensheng's face eased somewhat.

"Wang Tianyu, there's no deep hatred between us. I was wrong before, but you weren't actually harmed. I'm willing to compensate you with two million for what happened before."

Wang Tianyu looked at Deng Rensheng's sincere expression and began to think.

There was no reason to doubt that Deng Rensheng had ties to a martial artist.

If he eliminated Deng Rensheng, it would certainly provoke retaliation from the other side. That was only natural.

Should he reconcile with Deng Rensheng and take the two million in compensation to improve his life?

Or should he vent the resentment in his heart and completely offend Deng Rensheng, bringing a martial artist's retaliation upon himself?

Wang Tianyu did not spend much time considering the question.

Because he saw that "sincere" expression on Deng Rensheng's face.

When Deng Rensheng had sought reconciliation with him at the drinking table before, he had worn that exact same expression.

Now Deng Rensheng wore it again.

Wang Tianyu knew that he and Deng Rensheng had long since become irreconcilable enemies.

From the moment Wang Tianyu punched Deng Rensheng to secure that spot, Deng Rensheng had already regarded Wang Tianyu as an enemy.

What Deng Rensheng said now was nothing more than a delaying tactic.

Even if Wang Tianyu chose to spare Deng Rensheng now and reached this so-called reconciliation with him—

After they got out, Deng Rensheng would still choose to retaliate against Wang Tianyu.

With the answer already in his heart, Wang Tianyu no longer hesitated.

"Wang Tianyu, tell me what you want. Let me go, I'm begging you, please..."