Volume Two: Naked Primitive Accumulation of Capital - A Serious Offense (Part Two)

The two fled for their lives, Luo Qian supporting Xie Tang. Regret gnawed at him. He had a fortune of several million, so why had he never thought to buy something to ride? Magical Artifact or immortal horse, either would have been faster than his Sky-Leaping Vault.

Three days later, he could faintly sense a powerful presence pursuing them. Luo Qian grew increasingly uneasy. He kept the Golden-Armored Automaton clenched in his hand, ready for the enemy to appear at any moment. It was his and Xie Tang's last means of saving their lives.

Xie Tang's cultivation far surpassed his, so she had sensed the enemy drawing closer long ago. Misty gauze veiled her face, hiding her expression. Suddenly, she asked, "We might not escape. Are you afraid?" Luo Qian was not afraid of dying; he knew he would not stay dead. But he was afraid the Right Military Hall would recognize him. Then he would never know a peaceful day again, and he could forget about working under Zheng Daoguang.

He forced a smile. "Of course I'm afraid. Even ants cling to life. Aren't you?" Xie Tang gave a soft laugh. "That's right. Who wouldn't be?"

"Do you regret it?" she asked. Luo Qian smiled bitterly. "Would that change anything?" Xie Tang nodded and said no more.

Luo Qian tried to move faster, but the enemy behind them was clearly closing in. He gritted his teeth. "This won't do. Lay down the Darkwater Ice. I'll find a way to ambush them." Xie Tang glanced at him. "You're only a Tribulation Immortal. What could you possibly do?"

Luo Qian took his Sniper Rifle from his satchel. "I have a way. Tell me the incantation for Darkwater Ice, then leave first. Once I've dealt with the people behind us, I'll come