Mu Feng sneered, "Release you? You have a lot of nerve. How many chances have I given you?"
He certainly wasn't going to let such a dangerous individual go. Showing mercy to such a person would be cruelty to himself.
"I really don't want to die, I really don't want to die! That's right, if you're willing to let me go, I'll give you any amount of money!"
Zhang Youqian understood that while he was immensely wealthy, money couldn't be brought with you when you died.
Mu Feng found it somewhat amusing, "I'm not interested in your money. If I wanted it, I could have it anytime. I just can't be bothered. Do you have any last words? If not, prepare to meet your end!"
His old face, starved of oxygen, quickly turned ashen, then black.
With his throat constricted, his legs kicked frantically against the ground. He tried to resist but couldn't break free from the grip.
"Stop struggling. You can't escape death. If you truly have no last words, then I'll have to proceed!" Mu Feng narrowed his eyes, a killing intent burning within them.
"Wait, please, give me one more chance! I'll give you all my money. Besides, killing me will only bring you harm and no benefit!" Zhang Youqian trembled, his exhaled breaths icy cold.
Mu Feng raised an eyebrow, intrigued, "Harm and no benefit? Then tell me, what harm would there be if I killed you now?"
Zhang Youqian hastily explained, "My Zhang Group has a powerful backer. If you kill me, that powerful figure will definitely not let you off. So, please, reconsider!"
"I, for one, am not afraid of any 'powerful figures.' Many people boast about how formidable they are, but in reality, they're just smooth talkers and pose no threat!"
Seeing that his pleas were falling on deaf ears, Zhang Youqian felt immensely frustrated.
"Mr. Mu, the person behind me is no ordinary individual. You truly must think carefully, lest you bring trouble upon yourself!" he continued.
Mu Feng chuckled, "I understand that there's always someone better, but if you think I'm afraid of threats, then you're gravely mistaken. Since there's nothing more to say, prepare to depart!"
"No, no, you beast, you are a beast..."
Zhang Youqian was completely despairing, shouting curses with all his might.
Just as Mu Feng was about to twist his neck, a piercing voice echoed from an unknown location.
"Stop! How dare you, you upstart!" As the voice finished, an old Taoist priest in a robe strode in, appearing instantly in the office.
Upon seeing the old Taoist, Zhang Youqian cried out in surprise, "Daoist Zhenyuan, save me! Save me..."
Mu Feng eyed the old man and smiled, "Interesting. Sir, are you perhaps the 'powerful figure' you were talking about?" With that, he released his grip.
"Cough, cough, cough. It's good that you know, young man. Today is the day you die!"
"Daoist, you must help me get justice! Not only did he try to kill me, but he has already killed my son!"
Zhang Youqian scrambled to the old Taoist's side, hiding behind him.
The old Taoist's expression immediately turned grim, "Such a fine child was killed by this beast? Outrageous! Do not worry, this humble Taoist will avenge you!"
Zhang Youqian now adopted a posture of borrowing strength from a tiger.
He swaggered over, hands on his hips, and declared, "Kid, you're as good as dead. With Daoist Zhenyuan here, you're nothing but a foolish dog!"
In his mind, he had Mu Feng cornered, with no possibility of escape.
"There's no one I want to kill whom I cannot, or will not, kill!" Mu Feng rubbed his nose, a look of disdain on his face.
The old Taoist snorted, "You wish to kill someone in front of me? Young man, your cultivation is not enough!"
"I happen to enjoy challenging tasks. To me, killing him is as simple as plucking something from my palm!"
Mu Feng shook his head and made a throat-slitting gesture.
Zhang Youqian, hiding behind the old Taoist, grumbled, "Daoist, do you see this? This beast is so arrogant, he doesn't even respect you!"
"Enough talk, isn't it?" Mu Feng said with a hint of impatience.
"Not enough! You beastly creature, you still want to kill me? Do you have what it takes?"