The two women called over several subordinates, tied Stone to a stone pillar, then stripped off his clothes.
To make sure Stone was wide awake, Black Spider had someone bring a bucket of cold water and throw it over him. She giggled. "It's more satisfying to kill you this way."
"No! Help!"
Stone screamed at the top of his lungs. Cold sweat poured off him, and his whole body shook with fear.
Black Spider drew her sword and walked toward Stone. "Stop shouting. Save your strength. You could scream yourself hoarse and it still wouldn't help."
"Please don't! Sisters, have mercy! Please don't kill me."
"It's no use. The more you beg, the less I'll hold back."
Black Spider gave a cold smile, her beautiful face turning icy. She lunged and stabbed at Stone's arm. Steel flashed, and a slice of flesh flew into the air, scaring Stone half to death.
"Ah... She's going to kill me! Help!"
She had only cut off one slice of flesh, and Stone had already wet himself. The contempt on Black Spider's and Jade Linglong's faces deepened.
With a swish, Black Spider struck again. Her blade was about to slice into Stone's ear when a figure suddenly dropped from above.
The newcomer descended from the sky like a god.
Clang! Black Spider's sword was blocked. Steel rang out beneath the night sky, scattering brilliant sparks. Black Spider shuddered under the impact and staggered back several steps. When she looked closely, a green-haired man stood before her.
His swordlike brows arched high above a defiant gaze, and a scornful smile played at his lips. His bronzed skin looked healthy and vibrant, while his striking green hair held a faint silvery sheen.
He had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and a straight-backed stance. He wore a