Chapter 1378 - 1358: Bootlicker
Only by making a person feel the fear of death will he truly submit.
When a person’s life is about to vanish, what else is worth insisting on?
Black Wood is no fool. When Yang Xiao was about to kill him, he chose to surrender, to submit. He didn’t dare gamble that Yang Xiao wouldn’t kill him, understanding that for Yang Xiao to establish his authority, killing the City Lord of Titan City was very effective.
For Yang Xiao, whether to kill Black Wood or not was fine; it depended on Black Wood’s choice.
If Black Wood presented himself like he was a good man again in twenty years, Yang Xiao would definitely not hold back.
Black Wood chose to ally with Yang Xiao, and Yang Xiao could also easily accept him.
Yang Xiao had just gained a foothold in the Central Continent and was in need of help, and Black Wood as an Emperor Level Transcendent Expert, if he could sincerely ally with him, would be a good helper.
At this moment, the Chief of Guards Flying Tiger, who was blown away by Yang Xiao’s punch, was also rescued from the pit by his subordinates.
Flying Tiger’s injuries were obviously lighter than Black Wood’s. After all, Yang Xiao’s Burst Soul Skill could only be used once every half hour, so when attacking Flying Tiger, there was no "100% damage increase" effect.
Flying Tiger, supported by the guards, walked over.
Seeing Black Wood kneeling before Yang Xiao, he naturally understood the situation.
However, Flying Tiger was stubborn. Making him kneel directly to Yang Xiao seemed a bit hard for him to accept.
Flying Tiger stared blankly at Yang Xiao, not knowing what to do.
Black Wood glanced at the dazed Flying Tiger and scolded,
"Flying Tiger, why are you standing there? I’ve surrendered to Lord Yang, what are you unhappy about? Kneel down!"
Flying Tiger was stunned, looked at Yang Xiao, and with a thud, knelt beside Black Wood, shouting,
"Flying Tiger is willing to follow Lord Yang."
In the Central Continent, survival often comes first. There is no law here, nor a place for reason, especially for people with the status of a City Lord like Black Wood and Flying Tiger, whose lives can be more fragile than ordinary people.
This is because more strong individuals will be eyeing their cities.
Yang Xiao glanced coldly at the two and said,
"You both voluntarily submit to me. If you’re unwilling, don’t kneel, I won’t force you,"
Black Wood hurriedly said,
"Lord Yang, I sincerely admire you, truly wish to ally with you, please believe in my sincerity."
After finishing, he made a gesture to Flying Tiger,
Flying Tiger quickly said,
"I’m sincere too."
"True sincerity doesn’t matter. If you both ever think of playing tricks, I can kill you both anytime, along with your family and kin."
Yang Xiao’s words were cold, and the two felt a chill within their hearts.
In front of an absolute strong individual, aside from surrender, only death awaits, because many wouldn’t let a tiger back into the mountains, leaving a hidden danger.
Many would choose to kill the opposing City Lord after capturing another city, as the grudge of city conquest might drive someone to retaliate crazily.
Yang Xiao signaled to Elder Qi and others in the distance.
Elder Qi and Chen Peng flew over,
"Lord Yang, what are your orders?"
"Chen Peng, take a thousand guards and head to Titan City right now. Bring back City Lord Black Wood and Great Captain Flying Tiger’s parents, kin, and clansmen to the City of Hope,
Black Wood, Flying Tiger, I’m not forcing you, you still have a chance to regret now."
At this moment, both Black Wood and Flying Tiger were seriously injured, trembling uncontrollably. Despite harboring resentment towards Yang Xiao, who dared to utter even half a word?
"Lord Yang, we sincerely wish to submit to you. We feel at ease knowing our parents and kin can live in your castle under your care."
Black Wood spoke, elbowing the slightly dazed Flying Tiger.
Flying Tiger also quickly kowtowed,
"Yes, we’re at ease."
Yang Xiao smiled faintly,
"An honest person doesn’t do dishonest deeds. I’m taking your parents and kin as hostages; you know this clearly. As long as you don’t betray me or stab me in the back, I will naturally treat your parents, wives, and kin well."
Black Wood and Flying Tiger quickly said,
"We wouldn’t dare, absolutely not!"
"Hehe, I’d bet you wouldn’t dare,
Black Wood, now announce your decision in front of me to your guards. Remember, I’m not forcing you, it’s entirely voluntary. You still have time to regret now."
Yang Xiao smiled faintly, clenching his fist.
Yang Xiao suddenly realized his skin was beautiful, and the clenched fist looked so good.
Am I being a bit narcissistic here?
As Black Wood and Flying Tiger saw Yang Xiao clench his fist, they felt tense. When uninjured, Yang Xiao’s punch was unstoppable; now heavily injured, anyone around Yang Xiao could easily kill them.
Having taken Healing Medicine, Black Wood could stand up, so he struggled to stand from the ground.
Flying Tiger quickly supported Black Wood.
Together they walked towards the nearby Guard Team.
The guards, having personally witnessed Black Wood and Flying Tiger kneel before Yang Xiao, had long lost their fighting spirit.
"Brothers, I Black Wood now announce that from today, Titan City belongs to Lord Yang. Lord Yang is my big brother,"
Yang Xiao: "..."
Damn it, you’re a hundred years older than me!
"Brothers, I Black Wood haven’t admired anyone in my life, but Lord Yang is the one I admire most,
Lord Yang not only has a high Genetic Evolution Realm and strong Combat Power, but also incredible wisdom and charisma, heroically managing Death Castle for just a few months, organizing the castle superbly, managing it exceptionally well,
I, Black Wood, in Titan City have long heard of Lord Yang’s famous name, meeting him today feels like a lifelong fortune,
From now on, old Black will follow my big brother, doing whatever my big brother asks, big brother is my life’s guiding light..."
Beside him, Flying Tiger gave Black Wood a sideways glance, feeling nauseated, asking himself if this was the same familiar, imposing, Black Wood City Lord he once knew?
Yang Xiao had goosebumps from hearing it long ago, looking speechlessly at Black Wood.
Who knew Black Wood was actually such a sycophant!
Chen Peng and others covered their mouths, sneaking laughs.
Yang Xiao was about to call it off when Black Wood shouted again,
"You all, from now on, must respect Lord Yang, follow orders, or else, don’t blame me for being unkind, killing all your families!"
Wow, the last sentence is Black Wood’s true nature.
"Welcome our new boss, let Lord Yang say a few words to the brothers."
Black Wood led the applause.
Four thousand guards listened to Black Wood’s speech, all appearing dumbfounded, seeing how quickly Black Wood changed, quicker than a hedge’s transformation. Is this truly the ferocious and cruel Black Wood we knew?
This is frankly a sycophant!