Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 15076 Cooperation with Hong Meng

Seeing Hong Meng lost in thought, Ling Xiao turned around, called to Xiao Fen and the caterpillar, and prepared to leave.

The two little ones ran over happily when they heard Ling Xiao's call.

"We're leaving. Take your time to think about it. Some things can't be forced."

After saying that, Ling Xiao turned and left.

Watching Ling Xiao's departing figure, Hong Meng suddenly shouted, "Wait a minute! You may not kill Hong Mo, but how do you know he won't kill you? He's willing to kill anyone for revenge. If you don't deal with him now, he'll kill you sooner or later. Aren't you worried?"

Ling Xiao didn't even turn his head: "Let him come. I'll make him understand what the consequences are for offending me! I won't kill someone for no reason, but if he wants to die, that's not an option."

"You're quite carefree, but there's no need to rush to leave. Alright, I won't let you kill Hong Mo, is that alright?"

Hong Meng suppressed her alluring expression and became calm and natural.

Ling Xiao stopped and turned to look at Hong Meng: "You look much more normal now! Tell me your honest opinion!"

Hong Meng smiled bitterly: "Young Master Ling, I truly care about you. You didn't kill Hong Mo, but have you considered that your current situation is very dangerous? Not only do demonic cultivators want to kill you, but strange beasts also want to kill you, and people outside also want to kill you. And frankly speaking, your strength is still too weak!"

"You're right, so what are you trying to say? That I'm weak, so I need your help? That I need to be on your side?"

Ling Xiao countered with a question.

He knew himself better than anyone else. Although he was exceptionally talented, he had only been on the Bai Ze Continent for a short time and could not compare with those top experts. But he wanted to know why Hong Meng had said all this.

Hong Meng pointed to the chair: "Sit down and talk."

Ling Xiao nodded, sat down again, and looked at Hong Meng: "Continue!"

Hong Meng continued, "I'm saying all this just to express my thoughts, which is that I can help you, and we can still choose to cooperate! The beasts here are extremely powerful, and the demonic cultivators are definitely not simple either. If you help them remove the restrictions set by Hong Qi, they can help you deal with those enemies outside."

"Of course, this isn't a one-sided sacrifice, but a transaction. They help you, and you have to help them gain their freedom. It's fair, right?"

Ling Xiao smiled and said, "This is a familiar topic. You've mentioned it before, but to be honest, I'm not very confident in controlling them. If they go berserk, I'll be completely helpless. Perhaps after dealing with my external enemies, they'll turn around and bite me in the next moment!"

"What's even more terrifying is that once they leave, they might not help me at all. Instead, they might collude with the Demon Soul Clan. In that case, not only will my problem remain unsolved, but I'll also have another group of terrifying enemies. Don't you think I've brought this upon myself?"

"When did Young Master Ling become so insecure? I believe you can definitely solve this small problem, right? As long as you grasp their weaknesses and control them, they can help you. They're so bored here, they don't want to leave for a single day."

Hong Meng smiled and said.

"Do you think I'm the Heavenly Dao? Someone who can do everything? I'm not my grandfather Hong Qi either. I don't have the abilities he has. If I could really control so many terrifying beasts, I would be invincible outside. Why would I choose to escape here? Am I that bored?"

Ling Xiao shook his head.

Hong Meng was silent for a moment: "Young Master Ling, are you forcing me to make a statement?"

"It's good that you understand. Without your help, it would be a pipe dream for me to control them. If you cooperate, it will be simple."

Ling Xiao finally smiled.

"Alright, I promise you, after we leave here, I will do everything in my power to keep them in check and absolutely prevent them from causing trouble outside."

Hong Meng nodded.

"Talk is not enough. Eat this. Only with its influence can I guarantee that you are not cheating. Of course, you can choose not to eat it, in which case our project will be abandoned."

Ling Xiao took out a pill and said calmly.

"Do you think I would eat such a weird thing? What if you try to control me? I'd be in big trouble!"

Hong Meng shook her head.

"Suit yourself, but I still want to clarify that this pill is not a poison. If it doesn't take effect, it will not only be harmless, but it will also help your cultivation. When it does take effect, it will only make you feel uncomfortable. You are a great master, surely you don't even dare to impose this much restriction?"

Ling Xiao laughed.

"No, we can't just eat anything, but we can sign a contract. If I can't control these guys outside, then I'm willing to face divine punishment and be blasted to ashes by lightning!"

Hong Meng thought for a moment and said.

"Alright, you decide for yourself. I still think my pills are better. This thing is meant to help you cultivate. If you don't like it, that's fine. Let's sign the contract then."

Ling Xiao smiled; as long as there was a way to restrain the other party, that would be fine.

So the two of them signed a contract directly.

"Alright, from now on, we're partners. By the way, I have something I want to ask you. When I came here, I saw many withered trees and barren mountains, and I felt a sense of death. What's going on?"

Ling Xiao asked curiously.

"As you know, the so-called Eternal Heaven is nothing more than a world that Hong Qi refined. The laws here are incomplete, so the spiritual energy will eventually be depleted. Right now, this place is heading towards complete decay. That's why I insist on cooperating with you. What I hope is that after the people here leave, they won't go on to indiscriminately kill innocent people, but will live a peaceful life!"

Hong Meng sighed, "At this point, there's nothing I can't say anymore. There were some secrets I didn't dare to reveal before, but now that the contract is signed, there's nothing left to say."

“I see. It seems I need to leave here quickly. It’s not just that the spiritual energy here is withering; even the laws are on the verge of collapse! But what exactly is going on with Little Pink? Although Hong Mo told me before, I don’t quite believe it. Tell me.”

Ling Xiao was still concerned about Xiao Fen's situation; he couldn't put his mind at ease until he understood the situation.

Hong Meng glanced at Xiao Fen and said, "I don't know what Hong Mo told you, but she probably didn't lie completely. This little guy is a rabbit that Hong Qi took in by chance. His parents were eaten by other strange beasts, and he was all alone."

"After joining Hong Qi's side, her cultivation speed advanced by leaps and bounds. In just a few years, she even learned to transform into human form. However, she was still too young at heart, so Hong Qi, fearing she wouldn't be able to control her powerful abilities, sealed a terrifying power within her body, which would erupt whenever she encountered danger!" (End of Chapter)