Invincible Divine Doctor of the Beautiful Lady-Chapter 694 - 672 Threats

"Junior sister, what are you still sitting there in a daze for?" Hu Yanfei barked a command.

Doctor Xiao immediately nodded, her gaze sweeping coldly towards Tangyu: "You might as well hand over the Flame Demon Scorpion King obediently. If you resist, there’s only a dead end. Tangyu, you’re a smart man. I hope you can make a smart choice today. No matter how confident you are, it’s futile. Give up."

Tangyu curled his lips into a smile: "Doctor Xiao, although we haven’t spent much time together, I think you should understand my personality. I can die standing up, but I will never live on my knees. Do you think I’m afraid of death?"

"You’re not afraid to die, but you don’t wish to die. Even if you don’t think about yourself, you should consider the women around you. Hand it over, or you will definitely die here today," Doctor Xiao said, her stern expression masking a wavering heart. She was neither cold-blooded nor heartless, torn between the orders of her master and the man she liked. Such a choice was brutally harsh for a woman. Despite her calm façade, Doctor Xiao’s heart was bleeding in pain.

But her suffering was something she couldn’t express, nor dared to.

"Haha." Tangyu burst into hearty laughter, his spirit soaring: "To say something quite pretentious, since I dared to come today, I’ve prepared for the worst. Doctor Xiao, since you consider me a smart man, then you should know I never fight battles I’m not sure of winning. Since I’ve already suspected you, do you think I’d come here today just to throw my life away? Just relying on these two Poisonous People? To take my life, isn’t that a bit premature? I, Tangyu, do not let anyone control me. Doctor Xiao, I came here for you, into the dragon’s den and the tiger’s lair. Even now that I’ve confirmed your identity, I still have no regrets. No matter what you do to me, I believe it’s not your true intention."

Doctor Xiao’s heart shook once more.

Did this man truly believe in her enough to stake his life on it?

"Hmph, men are all the same, nothing good, just sweet talkers. Little junior sister, don’t be tricked by his momentary words. He likes so many women, such a man is no good at all," Hu Yanfei scoffed coldly.

"I never said I was a good person, but can’t a not-so-good person have a sincere heart? You’ve been through it too; you’ve loved before, so why utter these insincere words?" Tangyu countered.

"You shut up," Hu Yanfei yelled angrily, pointing at Tangyu.

But Tangyu ignored her, continuing: "Auntie Hu, back in the day, you were also someone who acted on passion, you’ve had a love that cut deep to the bone, complete with its fruits of love. You might deceive others, but can you really deceive yourself? Auntie Hu, I refuse to believe that you have not thought about the past. Men and women’s joy alike, the Great Dao of heaven and earth, why deny it? Auntie Hu, I don’t believe your conscience is gone, why indulge in injustice? If not for yourself, don’t you think of your two daughters?"

"Shut up, shut up!" Hu Yanfei roared furiously at Tangyu, clearly provoked by his words, her emotions flaring up: "Hmph, no matter how eloquent you are, you won’t escape today’s calamity. Junior sister, if you don’t take action now, I won’t be polite anymore. Don’t forget your mission, and don’t forget you have people to protect."

Doctor Xiao’s heart throbbed in agony; she dared not defy her master’s orders, not just because she and her sister had been raised by their master from a young age, but also because she knew well the methods of her master. If she didn’t obey her master’s orders, her own end would inevitably be death, and her sister would be implicated as well.

Tangyu’s brows raised, easily discerning from Hu Yanfei’s words that Doctor Xiao was still threatened by her master, hence her reluctance to betray her sect.

Tangyu knew Doctor Xiao’s heart; she still had feelings for him, her heart still kind.

Since she was kind, it was his duty to save her.

"Doctor Xiao, don’t listen to your senior sister. There’s no limit to the sea of suffering; turning back is the shore. The path you’re on will lead to no return. Evil never supersedes the good, and even the greatest conspiracy will eventually come undone. There is justice in the world, there is true affection. Once you cast off the burdens on your shoulder, you’ll see how wonderful the world is. Trust me, I will help you, I won’t let anyone harm you," Tangyu declared with determination.

Doctor Xiao replied: "I don’t need your kindness, nor do I deserve it. Don’t say anything else; our paths are different and we do not plan together. Today, no matter what, we must get the Flame Demon Scorpion King. Tangyu, I respect you, so I’m speaking to you kindly. Don’t force me to take action, don’t think I’ll be merciful. To me, you’re nothing but a passerby. Now I ask you again—will you hand over the Flame Demon Scorpion King or not?"

Although Doctor Xiao tried hard to make herself appear threatening, Tangyu remained unmoved: "What I deem worthy is worthy. I’ve said it before, even if I die at your hands, I have no regrets or grudges. I also give you a chance; if you truly are so heartless, then kill me with a single sword stroke."

It’s foolish, ridiculous to die for love! But Tangyu still stood firm in his belief. To truly love someone is to prefer death over harming them. If Doctor Xiao was really willing to harm him, then he could let go of his lingering attachment.

Yes, Tangyu was gambling, staking his own life.

Life seldom offers many chances for such a gamble.

An Ancient Sword hung on the rack behind Doctor Xiao, which she drew from the rack. It chimed with a series of metallic rings that made one’s heart tremble. Doctor Xiao charged at Tangyu, her sword thrusting towards Tangyu’s chest, a cold gleam slashing through the air. Facing the oncoming slash, Tangyu showed no sign of dodging; instead, a hint of a smile appeared on his face. At the last moment, Doctor Xiao held back, the sword tip stopping just two or three centimeters from Tangyu’s chest—a single step further would have pierced his chest and taken his life.

Tangyu smiled: "I told you, you won’t kill me. How could a person who truly loves be able to hurt someone they hold dear? I can die for you and I believe you can do the same for me."

"Stop it, don’t force me," Doctor Xiao said, her emotions somewhat out of control.

Hu Yanfei scoffed: "Junior sister, what are you waiting for? Finish him off now."

Kill him!

Doctor Xiao’s hands were trembling, and her heart was struggling. She really didn’t know what to do.

Clang!

Still, Doctor Xiao could not bring herself to strike; her grip loosened and the sword fell to the ground as she stood there, dazed.

In the end, Doctor Xiao could not bring herself to act against her own desires, and Tangyu felt a sense of relief. Love is love, and self-deception is ineffective. If Doctor Xiao had truly been callous and unprincipled, she wouldn’t be worth Tangyu’s affection. Tangyu had always trusted his judgment and intuition.

"Hmph, junior sister, you’ve disappointed me greatly. You can explain this to the master yourself. I can’t help you anymore. Since you cannot act, then stand aside and I hope you won’t make a fool of yourself again. Otherwise, don’t blame me, your master, for being heartless," Hu Yanfei scoffed, then turned to Tangyu, "Smooth talker, I despise boys like you the most. Since you refuse to cooperate, I have no choice but to force you. Oh, and by the way, you should think about your women, shouldn’t you?"

Tangyu’s expression grew cold. "You’re actually thinking of using my women to threaten me?"

"Hmph, laughable. All is fair in war. Do I really need to teach you such simple tactics? What of it if it leads to the goal, no matter how extreme the measures?" Hu Yanfei said.

Tangyu sneered and shook his head, "Auntie Hu, it seems you still underestimate me?"

"Hmm?" Hu Yanfei’s eyebrows instantly furrowed, and she felt a bit puzzled. She had clearly sent people to capture Tangyu’s women; there should have been some response by now. Why had she received no news whatsoever? Could it be that the man was so incompetent that he couldn’t handle even this simple task?

"Waiting for your people to report back? Unfortunately, I think you won’t be getting any news," Tangyu said casually.

"Oh, so it seems I did indeed underestimate you. Hmph, it seems the words you said last time were deliberate, weren’t they?" Hu Yanfei’s face also turned cold, as an ominous premonition rose in her heart.

Tangyu’s intelligence and strength had indeed exceeded her expectations.

She hadn’t expected every single thing to be within his control. The thorough preparations he made before attending the banquet alone were enough to show his confidence. What other moves could he have up his sleeve? That was what Hu Yanfei was worried about. There were tactics she hadn’t anticipated and likely others she hadn’t considered.

This forced Hu Yanfei to be highly vigilant. She couldn’t afford the master plan she had so carefully laid out to fail. Furthermore, the master and the Dark Lord were on their way. This mission must succeed; failure was not an option she could afford.

The wrath of the Dark Lord was too frightening to even contemplate.

Even if it meant death, today she must obtain the Flame Demon Scorpion King.

With this thought in mind, Hu Yanfei clapped her hands again, and two more Poisonous People entered. Four Poisonous People now surrounded Tangyu, leaving him no chance to escape. These four Poisonous People were Hu Yanfei’s trump card.

Furrows deepened on Tangyu’s brow. Two Poisonous People were problematic enough, and now suddenly there were four in total.

It seemed that a fierce battle was inevitable. The fighting spirit within Tangyu surged and his blood burned. For the first time, he felt this powerfully intense sensation.

"Auntie Hu, you do seem to hold me in high regard," Tangyu said, his gaze ice-cold as he locked eyes with the four Poisonous People. His Pure Yang Qi was at the ready, prepared for battle at any moment. Once the fight broke out, he would have to give his all and resolve it as quickly as possible. The longer it dragged on, the less favorable it would be for him. In Tangyu’s mind, a strategy had already been formed. He had considered all the possibilities before coming, but plans never keep up with changes.

Tangyu had not anticipated the Poisonous People—a miscalculation on his part.

Fortunately, he had kept a card up his sleeve, having arranged for people to protect Lin Feifei and the others, preventing the enemy from easily capturing his weak point. With no vulnerabilities in the enemy’s hands, he could fight without reservation. As long as he could fight, Tangyu believed he would not lose.

The desire to battle was burning; his blood was boiling.

If battle was inevitable, then let it come.

Let him be the one to initiate the first battle before the storm!