Return of the Celestial King

Chapter 185: Chapter 185: 50 Million

’Could this kid be a Cultivator, too?’

The two Hong Kong businessmen couldn’t help but think nervously.

Bai Mei, however, narrowed his eyes and asked coldly:

"Kid, who in the world are you? How do you recognize the Soul-Stealing Technique?"

He knew that for Qin Tuo to be able to name such a technique was proof of an extraordinary background, so he grew even more cautious.

However, Qin Tuo just shook his head and said with disdain:

"I can’t be bothered to tell you. A small fry like you isn’t qualified to ask about my origins!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Mei flew into a rage.

You have to understand, back in the Outer Harbor, he was revered as a master.

Whenever he casually took action, he would avert disasters and solve problems for people, earning all sorts of respect.

’When had he ever been insulted like this?’

Furious, Bai Mei began to wave his hands wildly on the spot, muttering and chanting Magic Formulas.

Without a doubt, Bai Mei had begun to cast a spell then and there, intending to punish Qin Tuo severely!

Seeing this, Long Wu’s face turned deathly pale, and he couldn’t help but take a few steps back.

He felt as if the temperature in the room had dropped significantly, and gusts of a sinister, chilling wind swirled about, which was incredibly strange.

The two Hong Kong businessmen instantly regained their confidence, crossing their arms and waiting to watch Qin Tuo make a fool of himself.

But Qin Tuo just spoke with disdain.

"You dare show off such cheap tricks in front of me?"

As he spoke, he directly released a wave of Spiritual Power that spread forward.

This Spiritual Power swiftly disintegrated all the sinister energy in the air, eliminating it completely.

Furthermore, it slammed heavily into Bai Mei’s chest, sending him spitting blood and forcing him to his knees!

At that moment, Bai Mei’s heart pounded violently in his chest, his face a mask of horror.

"Want to continue?"

Qin Tuo asked casually.

As for the two Hong Kong businessmen behind him, they were already scared speechless, their faces drained of all color.

Long Wu’s eyes, however, filled with deep admiration.

Bai Mei stammered in response:

"Exalted One, I was wrong! Please, spare my life, Exalted One!"

By now, Bai Mei was thoroughly terrified. He knew that he and Qin Tuo were not on the same level at all.

Although he didn’t understand how Qin Tuo could be so young yet so terrifyingly powerful, Bai Mei was certain that if Qin Tuo had intended to kill him with that last attack, he would already be a corpse.

Seeing that he had completely subdued Bai Mei, Qin Tuo couldn’t be bothered with him.

Instead, he turned to look at Xu Zhigang beside them.

Xu Zhigang was under the Soul-Stealing Technique. If no one dispelled it, he would eventually become a permanent puppet.

But for Qin Tuo, dispelling the Soul-Stealing Technique was not difficult.

He reached out and gently patted the crown of Xu Zhigang’s head.

Streams of Spiritual Qi flowed in, naturally dealing with the curse of the Soul-Stealing Technique and dispelling it completely.

Clarity gradually returned to Xu Zhigang’s eyes, and he looked around in confusion.

"Huh? How did I get here?"

He muttered to himself, feeling utterly bewildered.

Suddenly, he saw the Hong Kong businessmen and Qin Tuo in front of him.

This left him even more baffled.

"Mr. Qin, what are you doing here?"

Xu Zhigang couldn’t help but ask.

So, Qin Tuo slowly recounted the entire sequence of events.

After hearing the story, Xu Zhigang was filled with lingering fear. Only then did he realize he had nearly caused a major disaster!

He also completely understood that everything Qin Tuo had said before was true and not just sensationalism.

Xu Zhigang’s face filled with shame as he couldn’t help but say:

"Mr. Qin, it was my own ignorance that led me to misunderstand you. Please, don’t hold it against me!"

Qin Tuo shook his head.

"Prefect Xu, it’s perfectly normal not to believe in things you’ve never seen. You can’t be blamed for that."

Hearing Qin Tuo’s considerate words made Xu Zhigang feel even more ashamed.

Looking at Bai Mei, who was still begging for mercy, Qin Tuo suddenly said:

"How about you let me deal with these people myself?"

Xu Zhigang nodded. He also knew that Qin Tuo was no ordinary person.

After Xu Zhigang left, Bai Mei immediately started begging loudly again.

"Exalted One, I beg you to spare my life! How about I give you the fifty million I received for this job?"

Hearing this, Qin Tuo’s eyes couldn’t help but light up.

’Fifty million?’

He was, after all, in desperate need of money. A one-time influx of fifty million could alleviate his current predicament.

Most importantly, in Qin Tuo’s eyes, Bai Mei posed no threat whatsoever.

’So what if I let him go?’

With this in mind, Qin Tuo had already made a decision.

"Fine. Transfer the money to me!"

Qin Tuo cleared his throat and spoke with a stern, serious expression.

Bai Mei quickly transferred the money to Qin Tuo’s account as fast as he could.

After receiving the money, Qin Tuo nodded in satisfaction, then added a warning.

"If you ever do this kind of thing again, I’ll beat you every time I see you, until you’re dead. Understand?"

Terrified, Bai Mei nodded repeatedly, not daring to say another word.

Then, Qin Tuo’s gaze fell upon the two Hong Kong businessmen at the side.

Seeing the ill intent in Qin Tuo’s eyes, the two businessmen immediately understood and quickly shouted:

"Sir, we are willing to pay to save our own lives!"

Qin Tuo frowned and pretended to be troubled as he said:

"Pay to save your lives? After committing such an unforgivable act, I’m afraid a small amount of money won’t be enough!"

Long Wu, standing behind him, had a strange look on his face. ’Is this still the same Celestial King I know?’

But he also knew that Qin Tuo was just that desperate for money; otherwise, he wouldn’t be acting like this.

The two Hong Kong businessmen nodded repeatedly. When it came to money, it was no object to them.

"Sir, each of us is willing to pay fifty million. We only ask that you show mercy!"

One of the businessmen said with utmost sincerity.

Hearing this number, Qin Tuo didn’t hesitate and nodded.

"Alright, I’ll spare your worthless lives this time. Remember, don’t come here stirring up trouble again. Otherwise, you know the consequences!"

The two Hong Kong businessmen nodded again and again, feeling incredibly relieved.

After transferring the money, the two of them immediately fled the hotel, as if terrified that Qin Tuo would change his mind.

Seeing them scurry away like that, Qin Tuo felt a little puzzled and couldn’t help but ask:

"Long Wu, do you think I asked for too little money?"

Unexpectedly, Long Wu just gave a wry smile and nodded.

"Yes, Celestial King. You definitely asked for too little. Every single one of these Hong Kong businessmen is incredibly wealthy, with net worths in the tens or even hundreds of billions. They’re filthy rich. Fifty million is nothing more than a drop in the bucket to them!"

Hearing this, Qin Tuo was instantly filled with regret.