Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 1450 - 1450 1436 Owe Her

Chapter 1450: Chapter 1436: Owe Her Chapter 1450: Chapter 1436: Owe Her In the dead of night, Longhun summoned Mo Ku to his presence.

Worried that Longhun was truly losing his mind, Mo Ku knew all too well how deeply Longhun loved Shi Xueqin. He had watched step by step as Longhun reached this point, and he knew Longhun to be a rational man. Yet even the rational have their muddled moments—he said at once, “You can’t seriously believe Su Zhanze’s nonsense and consider giving up, can you? That man won’t spare Shi Xueqin.” They had only just escaped, a miraculous escape from near certain death. Though they were not yet out of danger, their chances of success had greatly increased.

Suddenly, Longhun became as tranquil as an elderly man and sat down on a rock, saying, “No, if I don’t go, the lass and the child will likely be killed. If I do go, he should spare the child.”

Mo Ku heard Longhun’s resolution and became anxious, saying, “That man hates the Island Master so much, he might very well go back on his word.”

Longhun took a deep breath and replied, “Here’s what I think: our dominance is gone, and even if we live, it’s uncertain when we might have another chance for a comeback. Su Zhanze will not let me go. He wants revenge, and also sees me as the pillar of the Dragon Slaying Clan. Only with my death can he truly be at ease. Otherwise, he will pursue us to the ends of the earth. They won’t leave you be if I’m still around. But if I die, they might give you a day’s reprieve, as without me, you pose no threat to them. Having gotten his revenge, he probably won’t relentlessly exterminate you all.

If I don’t die, not only the people from the Immortal City Sect will seek retribution against you, but also those from the Immortal-Demon Domain and the Thirty-Six Islands won’t leave me be. I’m almost certain to die. My death might secure your livelihood, which, I surmise, is the only thing left I can do for you now.”

Mo Ku hadn’t expected Longhun to think this way, but it was clear he had thought it through.

“So, if I die, they should spare you all. You can find a place to live comfortably and not think about avenging me anymore. Many have died; I didn’t expect Elder Xi Feng to die as well. It’s not easy for any of you to have survived. Just live well; once I’m gone, their rage will cease too. If I remain alive, they won’t let you be. If I die, you’ll have a way out.”

Longhun pondered for a moment, then continued, “I owe that lass, and that’s also my child. I can’t just abandon them. Regardless of whether he goes back on his word, I have to go. Nevertheless, I believe he will spare Shi Xueqin. I’ll write a letter to Ling Li.”

The child and her mother were captured by Ling Li and suddenly ended up in Su Zhanze’s hands. Certainly, something was said between Su Zhanze and Ling Li—probably that once he captures me, they will be safe. That’s what I guess it to be. Hence, once he captures me, Ling Li will ensure their safety; Ling Li has helped Su Zhanze before, and Su Zhanze is still somewhat appreciative, not utterly ruthless. Therefore, my death should secure their release.”

Mo Ku became anxious, saying, “Island Master, I think you should really think this through. If you believe Ling Li cares about their safety, why would you have to surrender?”

Longhun smiled, “Who knows what that mad Su Zhanze might do? Since he has already declared his intentions, if I don’t go, it’s entirely possible he will, in a fit of rage, kill them without a second thought. But if I do go, he would find no justification to kill them. At that point, Ling Li’s intervention to protect the mother and child would be almost guaranteed. Therefore, I need only write a letter to let Ling Li know my intentions.”

Mo Ku found himself at a loss for words.

Longhun added, “So many have died; now there’s only a few of you left, those who escaped death. It’s not been easy. If my death could soothe Su Zhanze’s wrath and grant you life, it would be worth it. There’s nothing else I can do for you now.”

Mo Ku said, “We are willing to die for you.”

“Of course, the fact that you’re still with me and haven’t fled speaks volumes. But my mind is made up, and I won’t change it. You lead the others and live well. Once I am dead, they won’t be so persistent in hounding you.”

Mo Ku felt a sense of sorrow.

“I owe that girl. If my death could save her, it would serve as some restitution,” Longhun continued. “If you ever see Meng Xiuluo, tell her I’m sorry, ask her to live well. I believe she will, even without my words, and she no longer needs to seek vengeance for me.”

Mo Ku looked at Longhun, who had clearly given up.

“Right, I’ll meet with Su Zhanze tomorrow. You all should leave quickly. So many died, and it was with great difficulty that we got out. We can’t be trapped again.”

Mo Ku cursed, “Damned Su Zhanze, resorting to such a vile tactic, using a woman and child as leverage when he couldn’t catch us—he’s actually capable of such an act.”

“Let’s not talk about this anymore; you don’t need to persuade me.”

“I guess persuading you wouldn’t lead to a better outcome.”

“That’s right. You’ve also struggled to survive; I wish I could offer you more, but this is all I can do for you now.”

A letter, passed through several hands, eventually reached Ling Li.

Ling Li was still anxious about whether Longhun would comply. If Longhun didn’t care about Shi Xueqin and the child, Su Zhanze might indeed kill both mother and child, and Ling Li would be powerless in that situation. As he was frantically pondering what to do, the letter arrived.

The letter didn’t contain much, just that he would meet Su Zhanze tomorrow and told him to take good care of Shi Xueqin.

Upon seeing this letter, Ling Li immediately felt somewhat relieved, although he deeply disliked Longhun and even wanted to take revenge on him. However, this letter couldn’t help but make Ling Li admire Longhun, understanding why he had written this letter.

Ma Jun said, “If Longhun decides to go, then Su Zhanze won’t kill Shi Xueqin. You should feel at ease now, Leader.”

Ling Li, of course, seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. As long as Longhun went, Su Zhanze wouldn’t find a reason to kill Shi Xueqin, especially since Su Zhanze had said before that as long as Longhun appeared, he would spare them both, mother and son.

But to be on the safe side, he couldn’t stay here any longer. If, in the event, Su Zhanze becomes enraged and directly kills Shi Xueqin, claiming it was an accident, what then? He said, “I’ll leave the matters here to you.” He must see Su Zhanze to prevent the situation he feared.

Su Zhanze was waiting.

Chen Yu worriedly said, “Will Longhun really come?”

“Don’t worry, he will definitely come back. You have not spent time with Longhun; you just don’t know. Longhun loves that girl deeply; last time, it was almost because I captured that girl that I was able to ambush him. It was just that my strategy fell one step short and failed. Therefore, I am certain that Longhun will come. Moreover, we have his child in our hands,” Su Zhanze confidently said.

“If he doesn’t come, will the Sect Leader really kill the mother and son?”

Su Zhanze pondered for a moment, but he had already spoken.

Chen Yu added, “Ling Li really likes that girl; he came early this morning.”

Su Zhanze, of course, knew about this and said, “Are you worried that he might oppose me because of Shi Xueqin?”

“I certainly don’t want that to happen. If it can be avoided, we should do so as much as possible. Doesn’t he owe the Sect Leader a life debt?” Chen Yu continued, “At this time, we need all the manpower we can get. If the forces from the Immortal and Demon Domains, along with the Thirty-Six Islands and the Wastelands, decide to come at us, unity becomes even more critical.”

Su Zhanze nodded, also feeling that Chen Yu made some sense, saying, “If Longhun dares not to come, I’ll slaughter his son.”

“Indeed, we’ve already put the word out. If he dares not to come, and we don’t do anything, that would be unreasonable. We should kill his son.”

Su Zhanze, however, shook his head and said, “I told you, Longhun will definitely come. I am very confident about that. Don’t think that Longhun’s reason surpasses everything. To others, he is utterly rational, but not with this girl. He killed this girl’s biological father, yet she saved him and bore his child.”

“True, even the most heartless person couldn’t just ignore that.”

“Exactly, the important thing is, he truly has feelings for this girl. Last time, when I captured Shi Xueqin, he recklessly came to save her. Without that event, I wouldn’t have known how deeply he loves this girl. It is precisely because of the last incident that I made the decision to force him out this way.”

“The Sect Leader is indeed wise. Most importantly, we also have the child in our hands.”

Su Zhanze said, “Longhun is too cunning, like a rat, always able to dodge us at just the right time. Capturing him is too difficult; he truly is a genius.”

Someone rushed in from outside, saying, “Longhun has come.”

Chen Yu almost sprang from his chair, mumbling, “The Sect Leader is truly more brilliant; I didn’t expect him to actually come.”

At that moment, another person walked in from outside. It was Ling Li, who happens to hear this news.

Su Zhanze turned around, glanced at Ling Li, and said, “Rest assured, I am a man of my word. As long as Longhun comes, I will spare the mother and son. They pose no threat to me; why would I kill them?”

At this time, he indeed shouldn’t have any conflict with Ling Li. What was more important is that Ling Li had saved his life. By saying this, he was returning the favor, and from now on, he would owe him nothing.

Ling Li, of course, was very happy to hear him say this and promptly returned the courtesy with polite thanks.