The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2724 - 2699: Come With Me!

"Faster, faster, why are you so slow!"

"If we continue like this, we won’t be able to leave the city before nightfall!"

Under the harsh commands of four young martial artists, a beast strained to pull a cart towards the city's outskirts.

As they passed through Black Water City, numerous warriors noticed the beast and began pointing and murmuring. They recognized it as the undefeated champion of the fighting arena, a creature possessing immense strength.

However, this beast was a peculiar case!

Undefeated generals and fighters in the arena held a respected position in Black Water City, symbolizing power and dominance. This was especially true for fighters at the level of an undefeated general or great general, making them prime targets for recruitment by various factions.

Just as Lin Bai, after his victory over Xu Guang, had attracted the attention of the Eight Great Clans and the Wang Family from Houtu City, eager to recruit him.

Yet, within the fighting arena itself, this beast was apparently an anomaly.

Everyone acknowledged the beast's incredible might and its status as the undefeated fighting arena champion, a true embodiment of strength. Despite this, they displayed no respect towards it.

The reason was simple: the beast lacked intelligence, behaving like a simpleton.

Its low intellect rendered it susceptible to mistreatment; it seemed incapable of understanding mockery or insults, enduring them as if they were nothing.

Consequently, the warriors of Black Water City gradually lost any sense of reverence for the beast.

The enormous beast was burdened with pulling a cart laden with nine massive iron barrels, all filled with excrement!

This foul waste originated from a peculiar demon beast known as the Gold-eating Beast, which produced it after consuming Divine Iron.

As its name implied, the Gold-eating Beast sustained itself on Divine Iron, and its waste, therefore, carried considerable weight. Even with the beast's unparalleled strength, the task of hauling the cart filled with nine iron barrels was a daunting one.

Driven by the four young martial artists, the beast increased its pace, exerting all its might to move out of Black Water City.

Beyond the city limits, the Qian Family owned a mountain range designated for the disposal of Gold-eating Beast excrement.

Upon reaching this mountainous area, the beast was ordered to unload its cargo.

"Beast, empty all the excrement from these barrels and clean them thoroughly. If I find even a speck of dirt or detect any stench, you’ll regret it!"

"Alright everyone, let's head over there to cool off!"

After issuing this cruel command to the beast, the four young martial artists retreated to the shade of a tree, engaging in leisurely conversation.

Meanwhile, the beast began the arduous task of cleaning the barrels.

At this precise moment, Lin Bai emerged from the forest, approaching the mountain range. He observed the beast diligently emptying the excrement from the barrels, one by one.

Lin Bai's gaze swept over the four young martial artists lounging under the trees. Without a change in his expression, he approached the beast.

He stopped directly in front of the creature.

The beast looked up at Lin Bai, then swiftly lowered its head, as if fearing its countenance might intimidate him.

"Is this your daily chore?"

Lin Bai watched the beast laboriously emptying the barrels, his voice gentle.

The beast seemed unresponsive to Lin Bai's words, its focus entirely on its task, unaffected by his presence.

Lin Bai spoke again, "You don’t need to do this."

The beast paused for a moment, cast a brief glance at Lin Bai, and then immediately returned to its work.

"Come with me; I won't harm you," Lin Bai urged.

Upon hearing these words, the beast abruptly halted its actions.

This time, the beast raised its head to look at Lin Bai once more. Beneath its matted hair, a peculiar and perplexed expression flickered in its eyes.

Lin Bai offered a smile. "Don’t you remember me?"

The beast regarded Lin Bai with an unusual gaze.

With a slight smile, Lin Bai retrieved a mask from his storage bag. "You might not recall me, but surely you remember this mask!"

The beast's eyes fell upon the mask. Suddenly, its gaze widened in shock as it stared intently at Lin Bai.

This mask was something the beast could never forget.

It was none other than the Sword Demon Mask!

Noticing the shift in the beast's expression, Lin Bai knew it recognized the mask. He carefully put it away and continued, "Come with me. I promise no one will harm you, and I will take excellent care of you."

"I will let you live like a human being!"

"You deserve to have everything that is rightfully yours—your glory, your honor!"

"Everything that belongs to you!"

"You should live as a person, not as a mere beast!"

Lin Bai looked earnestly at the beast as he spoke.

The beast seemed to hesitate upon hearing Lin Bai’s words.

Lin Bai remained uncertain whether the beast fully comprehended his words or if its limited intelligence was capable of grasping their meaning.

Nevertheless, Lin Bai observed that the beast had ceased its task of cleaning the barrels. It stood still, attentively listening to every word Lin Bai spoke.

Even if it couldn’t fully understand, it was clearly listening with earnest attention!

In the shade, four young cultivators noticed the beast slacking off and then saw Lin Bai. With evident irritation, they approached, shouting, "Hey, beast, why are you dawdling? Get back to work, or do you forfeit your dinner tonight?"

"If you skip dinner, then stay right here and feast on excrement!"

"The waste of a Gold-eating Beast is quite filling, after all!"

"And you, soft-skinned boy, what are you gawking at? Scram, or we'll make you regret ever showing your face here!"

The four young martial artists directed their harsh words at both the beast and Lin Bai.

Lin Bai, hearing their tirade, simply walked away.

After moving about a hundred meters, Lin Bai turned back towards the beast. He spoke, "Beast, I understand you might not fully grasp my words, but I am extending an opportunity to you!"

"Accompany me now, and I give you my word that you will live like a human from this moment forward!"

"You are a creature of strength, a warrior, who has performed countless services for the Qian Family. You deserve the respect and accolades that are rightfully yours, not this degrading labor of hauling waste!"

"Come with me, and I shall help you reclaim all that has been lost – your dignity, your long-vanished... humanity!"

Lin Bai gazed at the beast, his voice filled with earnest conviction.

The beast lifted its head, its eyes fixed on Lin Bai with a vacant, bewildered expression, conveying a sense of incomprehension.

Just as Lin Bai had surmised, the beast's limited intellect likely prevented it from understanding his propositions.

Meanwhile, the four young martial artists scoffed with annoyance, "Tsk tsk, what audacity you possess, brat, to dare confront the Qian Family on their own territory! Are you weary of living?"

"Hah, you grasp for treasures even from Yama King's grasp!"

"Friends, let us teach this impudent fellow a lesson!"

These four young martial artists hailing from the Qian Family were merely in the Yin Saint Realm, essentially insignificant in Lin Bai's estimation.

They now charged Lin Bai, intending to administer a swift punishment, completely oblivious to Lin Bai's actual cultivation, thus impudently launching their assault!

As they surged towards him, Lin Bai made no move to dodge or evade, his gaze instead locked onto the beast's eyes.

The beast stared mutely at Lin Bai, a silent exchange passing between them.

Even as the four martial artists closed the distance and reached Lin Bai, he remained utterly still, offering no defense!

"Heh, paralyzed by fear, ready for the afterlife!" The four martial artists struck in unison, witnessing Lin Bai's passive stance, they erupted in scornful laughter.

Their combined fists aimed to crush Lin Bai into oblivion!

And then, in that very instant... a breathtaking spectacle unfolded!