My Wife Might Be a Saintess-Chapter 76 - 75: Dominated by Fear

As Jiang Zuo’s saber closed in on Steward Liu, fear began to take hold.

He had never imagined something like this would happen.

It all happened in the blink of an eye, so fast it was unthinkable.

And just a moment later, right as the saber was about to strike Steward Liu...

Steward Liu could move again.

He had no time to feel relieved; he immediately tried with all his might to block Jiang Zuo’s saber.

’It’s too late! It’s too late!’ Terror swelled in Steward Liu’s heart. He let out a roar, a powerful force erupting from his body in a desperate attempt to block Jiang Zuo’s saber.

Seeing Steward Liu’s reaction, Jiang Zuo frowned. ’This man’s mental fortitude is even weaker than I expected.’

Without hesitation, Jiang Zuo slashed directly at Steward Liu.

CLANG! SSSK! SSSK!

This strike was aimed for the neck, but Steward Liu’s Cultivation was indeed formidable. He managed to force Jiang Zuo’s saber off course.

The blade struck his body instead. While Steward Liu didn’t have a Life-Protecting Treasure, he surprisingly had a Protective Treasure.

Cold Moon scraped across this Magical Treasure. It didn’t cut all the way through, but it still left a gash on Steward Liu.

The moment the first strike landed, Jiang Zuo showed no signs of stopping. He struck again, closed in again, and aimed for a vital spot again.

This was Jiang Zuo’s way. He would never give anyone a chance to counterattack.

If he gave them an opportunity, the most likely outcome was his own death.

The glint of the saber appeared again, and Steward Liu’s terror intensified.

He saw Jiang Zuo’s cold, detached eyes, completely devoid of emotion. That coldness seemed capable of devouring everything. Those were not the eyes a human should have; they were the eyes of a Demon.

’Why?’ Steward Liu didn’t understand. ’Why hadn’t I noticed it before?’

He wanted to fight back, he really did, but his body, his limbs—they wouldn’t obey him.

A long-forgotten fear had taken control of him.

It reminded him of the helplessness he felt when he first entered the Cultivation Realm.

The second slash descended. Jiang Zuo’s saber was deflected again, leaving only another wound.

But Jiang Zuo knew he had already won. Cold Moon was poisoned; its peerless cold venom was already beginning to invade his opponent’s body.

Jiang Zuo unleashed a flurry of strikes, each one radiating a chilling aura, each one aimed to kill.

Steward Liu used all his strength just to stay alive, but the final strike brought him to his knees before Jiang Zuo.

By now, Steward Liu’s eyes had lost their focus. Several conspicuous wounds marked his body. Seeing this, Jiang Zuo didn’t strike again.

Jiang Zuo stood there coldly, his gaze then falling upon Liu Qianqian, who was trembling off to the side.

He said flatly, "So, do you still want to discuss that partnership with me?"

Jiang Zuo’s eyes were as icy as ever. Liu Qianqian immediately crumpled to the floor. "N-No. I-I’m sorry, I’m really, really sorry."

Jiang Zuo turned and left. Since the matter was settled, he wasn’t going to waste any more time here.

But as he reached the doorway, he noticed a middle-aged man had been watching them the whole time.

The man’s eyes were filled with shock, but even more so with relief.

This was the very examiner who had assessed Jiang Zuo’s Cultivation.

Jiang Zuo glanced at him. The man immediately and respectfully stepped aside, not daring to say a word.

He was terrified the young man would draw his saber at the slightest provocation. The thought alone was horrifying.

Jiang Zuo paid him no mind and walked straight out.

Seeing Jiang Zuo leave, Liu Qianqian tremblingly took out her phone. Her heart was pounding, and her hands wouldn’t stop shaking.

She looked like she was about to burst into tears.

After dialing the number, Liu Qianqian spoke with a sob in her voice, "Mom? Mom, you have to come, quick! Waaaah."

And with that, she broke down crying.

Jiang Zuo didn’t know he had scared someone to tears, and even if he had, he wouldn’t have cared. ’I didn’t even do anything to her.’

However, Jiang Zuo realized something. Against a cultivator at Tier Two Middle and Upper, he was completely outmatched.

Luck had played a huge part in this victory.

Steward Liu’s mental fortitude was just too poor.

Jiang Zuo shook his head. ’Looks like I shouldn’t be picking fights with Tier Two Middle and Upper cultivators while my Innate Two Qi is incomplete.’

Arriving at Market Department Two, Jiang Zuo still didn’t see many people, but he knew many had already returned.

The opening of the outer area of the Immortal Spirit Cave Mansion hadn’t lasted long, but their hauls should have been substantial.

By tomorrow at the latest, everyone should be back.

Reaching his station, Jiang Zuo opened the commission listings. He found that there was indeed a commission from the Holy Land, and it was indeed to help kill Blood Demons.

Without hesitation, Jiang Zuo accepted the commission.

Although he didn’t want to help the Holy Land, he wouldn’t refuse an opportunity to make some easy money.

After accepting the commission, Jiang Zuo had no intention of sticking around. As for other commissions, he didn’t see any.

But just as Jiang Zuo was walking out of Market Department Two, he suddenly saw a dog—a dog with a prosthetic limb.

’Now that’s a rare sight.’

Looking closer, wasn’t this the very same Duoling Dog whose leg he had torn off?

Seeing the Duoling Dog by itself, Jiang Zuo asked, "Did you become a stray? Come on, I’ll adopt you."

The Duoling Dog, which was already a bit dazed from seeing Jiang Zuo, was scared out of its wits upon hearing his words.

It let out a mournful cry and immediately fled.

Then, Jiang Zuo heard Ximen Linglong’s voice. "Qiqi, what’s wrong? Did something scare you?"

Just then, Ximen Linglong came around the corner of the hallway. Seeing Jiang Zuo, she too was taken aback. "Po Xiao?"

Jiang Zuo said flatly, "I want to buy your dog. I’ll even share half with you. You’ll never forget a taste that delicious for the rest of your life."

"WOOF WOOF."

Qiqi the Duoling Dog roared from behind Ximen Linglong. This person was its mortal enemy.

Duoling Dogs possessed intelligence. It had already made up its mind: when it became a great demon, it would give him a taste of his own medicine.

It would tear off its mortal enemy’s leg, too.

Ximen Linglong said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about? Qiqi is my friend! How could you hurt him?"

Jiang Zuo said tonelessly, "Perhaps you don’t know the true value of a Duoling Dog. Or rather, its highest value is when it’s served on a plate. Try it, and you’ll understand its true meaning."

"I will never agree with what you’re saying!"

Seeing Ximen Linglong so resolute, Jiang Zuo didn’t press the matter.

If it weren’t for the Duoling Dog, he couldn’t be bothered to waste his breath on Ximen Linglong.

Jiang Zuo gave the Duoling Dog a slightly wistful look before leaving with regret.

Seeing Jiang Zuo’s reaction, Ximen Linglong grew curious. She then asked Qiqi, "Is your meat really that delicious?"

Qiqi’s heart went cold. ’Does ’delicious’ count as a compliment?’

At that moment, Ximen Linglong added, "Why don’t we try it? You’re already injured, so cutting off another small piece won’t matter much. It’ll grow back eventually."

In an instant, Qiqi’s world started spinning. It was over. Completely over. Its brilliant dog life was about to be reduced to meat on a chopping block.

’No, I have to escape! I must escape! Farewell, my master! Goodbye, my wonderful life!’

"WHIMPER," it cried mournfully as it bolted out the door. It was about to begin a life of wandering, just to survive.

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