"I'm not human, so of course I can't understand human malice... But you don't seem to have many normal human emotions, either," the old man said.
"I am a normal human," Xu Jingchen explained patiently. "A lot of humans aren't normal. That's perfectly normal."
The old man fell silent.
He had misjudged him.
When he had observed Xu Jingchen before, he had taken him for a human who cared deeply about his companions.
But now, his killing had not saddened Xu Jingchen in the slightest. Instead, it had stirred a hint of excitement in him.
This man was a Monster who craved battle.
Usually, though, he suppressed that desire and lived a rational, uneventful life.
Now—
The old man had given him a reason to fight.
Wave after wave of murderous intent erupted from the old man.
One misjudgment, and the chance to negotiate was gone for good.
What Xu Jingchen wanted now was to find a way to kill him!
Xu Jingchen sighed, drew the Ninefold Nether's Shadow Sword from behind his back, and said:
"There must be plenty of beings like you in the Outer Heavens."
"There are indeed many," the old man said.
"Then I think it's necessary—"
Heaven-Stealing.
The Ninefold Nether's Shadow Sword flashed.
The blade cut the old man in two. Blood sprayed, but his body joined itself back together.
Xu Yuan was not surprised.
A Monster like this was bound to have all manner of tricks. That strike had only been a test of his defenses.
"Since you refuse to cooperate with me, this is the end for you."
The old man sighed.
"Now you're acting regretful? That was outright robbery. How could I possibly agree?" Xu Yuan said with a laugh.
The old man's gaze darkened. He no longer hesitated.
*He can still