The Sorrowmender

Chapter 43 – If someone kills me, I will also kill

The Young Man in Black heard this and a flicker of emotion passed through his eyes.

He naturally knew Ning Feng, who could be considered his senior. The incident of Ning Feng being saved by Mister Forgetting Worries had spread among them internally.

Moreover, the Lady had sent people to assassinate him, but those sent to kill him had since disappeared without a trace. It seemed that Ning Feng had already left and survived.

But he was not Ning Feng. He didn't think he could escape the organization's pursuit, so even though Xu Qingzhou subtly dangled a huge bait, he had no intention of taking it.

"Mister might not know, from the day we became death warriors, we no longer had a choice. Whether I help Mister or not, it seems I won't survive. Since that's the case, why should I struggle in vain and do something futile? Besides, the task Mister wants me to help with surely isn't simple."

"Risking my life for Mister or for the Lady, my worth is just this wretched life, what's the difference, haha."

His face, already twisted in pain from his injuries, now had a touch of bitterness, and with his drenched appearance, he looked utterly desolate.

Xu Qingzhou raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at the Young Man in Black before him, and spoke slowly:

"Since you don't want to live anyway, why not take a gamble? Bet on whether I die or your Lady dies. If I die, you're still dead. But if your Lady dies, then you gain freedom. I, Xu, keep my word."

"I know you only have this one life left. Do you dare to bet?"

Seeing Xu Qingzhou's confident and composed demeanor, the Young Man in Black was moved.

"Mister wants to kill the Lady?"

"If she wants to kill me, why can't I kill her?"

"The task Mister wants me to do, it isn't to kill the Lady, is it?" The Young Man in Black asked, eyes deep.

Xu Qingzhou smiled faintly, "Do you dare?"

Faced with the question, he fell silent, lowering his brow without answering, but the answer was already obvious.

He had thought about it, but he also knew he couldn't do it. At least, he didn't want to die yet. Otherwise, why would he have brought Xu Qingzhou here? This showed he still harbored a sliver of hope.

"So, you're still afraid of death, right?" Xu Qingzhou spoke again, his deep eyes seeming to see through the young man before him.

The Young Man in Black gave a bitter smile, candidly admitting, "Mister is indeed Mister. I admit, Mister is right. A good death is better than a bad life. I do want to die, but I—I'm still afraid."

Xu Qingzhou smiled, his tone becoming gentler, "I understand, but rest assured, I won't make you kill Mo Shengge. I will do it myself. I just need you to deliver a message for me, nothing difficult."

"Just deliver a message?" The Young Man in Black was taken aback, asking incredulously.

"Yes, but I can't guarantee you'll survive. Of course, if you do survive, I'll give you the antidote and your freedom. So, tell me, will you help me with this? Do you dare to take this gamble?" Xu Qingzhou said calmly.

The Young Man in Black hesitated, his eyes flickering with conflicting emotions as he made a decision, momentarily forgetting his injuries.

After a long, long time, before Xu Qingzhou lost patience, he spoke.

"Alright, I'll help Mister."

Xu Qingzhou's lips curled slightly, smiling openly, "You're a smart person, and you'll be glad for the decision you made today, haha."

The Young Man in Black was indifferent to the promises Xu Qingzhou painted, and directly said, "What message, Mister, please tell."

"Simple, the first message: tell your Lady to take good care of herself, because in a few days, I'll come for her life."

The Young Man in Black's brow furrowed even deeper as he looked at Xu Qingzhou's confident and composed demeanor, deeply moved. Although he knew Mister Forgetting Worries was extraordinary, he was ultimately just a first-level Acquired Stage body cultivator.

Even if he had some lethal move, he was still just one person. The City Lord's Mansion of Linfeng City wasn't a place anyone could just storm into, as it had Foundation Establishment cultivators in service.

Moreover, Mo Shengge not only had countless death warriors like them but also had backing.

Xu Qingzhou's words were bold, yet Mister Forgetting Worries didn't seem to be joking, giving off an undeniable sense of conviction.

He calmed his chaotic thoughts and asked again, "Is there anything else?"

Xu Qingzhou looked at him with a faint smile and continued, "There's one more message, but it's not for your Lady, it's for your death warriors."

"For us?"

"That's right. I don't care how you do it, whether you say it yourself, find someone else to say it, or use another method. Just tell them that I, Mister Forgetting Worries, can let them live, but they need to be sensible."

"Mister intends to..."

Before he could finish, Xu Qingzhou interrupted, "Don't ask, just deliver the message."

The Young Man in Black swallowed his words, seemingly understanding Xu Qingzhou's plan, which was quite audacious.

But it wasn't without possibility. After all, most death warriors yearned for freedom. Even if there was only a slim chance, some would surely take the risk.

After all, they were human, with blood, flesh, and their own thoughts. No one wanted to be controlled by others for a lifetime; everyone wanted to live differently.

And as cultivators, they weren't foolish. They had their own ideas about how to choose.

It might not be unfeasible.

"As long as I do this, Mister can save me, right?" He met Xu Qingzhou's gaze, his eyes filled with unprecedented seriousness and determination.

"Naturally, but as I said, you have to stay alive."

This time, he surprisingly didn't hesitate and agreed, "Alright, I promise Mister. What's the second task?"

Xu Qingzhou stroked his chin, speaking slowly.

"The second task is simple: tell me about the relationship between the white-haired little girl and Mo Shengge, as detailed as possible."

He wanted to find the crux of the white-clothed little girl and then try to break it. Naturally, he wanted to understand everything about the little girl. He wanted to know why the white-clothed little girl, who wasn't bound by curses, was willing to kill for Mo Shengge.

"Sorry, Mister, I don't know much about that oddity."

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"Then tell me as much as you know, will you?"

The Young Man in Black pondered for a moment, "Alright, I'll tell Mister everything I know."

Xu Qingzhou adjusted his sleeves, ready to listen to the story.

"I heard that the street urchin was found by the Lady during one of her trips and brought back. Later, it was discovered that this street urchin had innate divine strength, capable of contending with Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"The Lady was overjoyed. She had no children and planned to adopt her as a foster daughter."

"But this strange child was peculiar, refusing outright. However, to repay the Lady's life-saving grace, she agreed at the age of eight to do ten tasks for the Lady, any task at all..."