As soon as Xu Qingtong spoke, cold sweat poured down Zhou Zhiren's forehead.
He was right. City Lord Lu placed great trust in this man and had looked after him in many ways. After this man surnamed Guo crippled Feng Butong, City Lord Lu had not only refrained from blaming him but had even appointed him Fruit Collection Supervisor!
If this man wanted to take his life, it would be as easy as turning over his hand, without any burden whatsoever!
At that thought, Zhou Zhiren no longer dared argue. He dropped to his knees with a thud and wept bitterly. "Lord Guo, lard blinded my heart! I deserve ten thousand deaths! Please consider that I have elders and children to support. I..."
"Enough of that useless talk! Give me a reason not to kill you!" Xu Qingtong interrupted him.
Zhou Zhiren immediately perked up at these words and hurriedly said, "Lord Guo, as long as you spare me, I am willing to spill my brains and guts for you and swear to follow you unto death!"
"You said it yourself! Are you willing to surrender your soul blood and acknowledge me as your master?"
"Yes! Yes!" Without hesitation, Zhou Zhiren formed a hand seal and touched his brow, forcing out a drop of soul blood, which he respectfully presented to Xu Qingtong.
Xu Qingtong nodded. This man was truly decisive, handing over his soul blood directly without dragging his feet in the slightest!
He put away the soul blood and said mildly, "I will leave the matter of Yin Sheng on your account for now and judge you by your future conduct. If anything like this happens again, I will show no mercy!"
"Yes, my lord!"
Xu Qingtong waved a hand. "Go back. I am going to cultivate. Make