At first, relying on her own beauty and her pleading, submissive pleas, the snake woman thought this man would show her mercy. However, she felt Bai Ye’s killing intent growing stronger, and panic seized her, leaving her mind blank.
"There are only two kinds of enemies I let go. One, the dead; two, slaves!"
Finally, Bai Ye, like a silent, watchful grim reaper, spoke. Upon hearing his words, the snake woman’s face drained of all color. He was a ruthless man!
Death, no one wanted to die! Slavery, she didn’t want that either! What a humiliating fate!
"But most are useless people, destined for a single path – death."
"I can give you a more dignified end." Before the snake woman could respond, Bai Ye slowly raised his hand. A ball of azure flame ignited in his palm, its heat so intense it warped the very air into waves.
Simultaneously, an immensely powerful spatial force descended, immobilizing the snake woman. At this moment, even if she desperately tried to escape, it was impossible.
Indeed, they were one person! Fire, ice, and spatial powers—all three reached the level of a Demon King, and were far more terrifying than common Demon Kings…
This fellow was too terrifying! Were the Seven Holy Kings truly his match?
The snake woman’s heart churned like a stormy sea. As Bai Ye prepared to cast the flame upon her, she could hold on no longer. Any one of these three powers could easily kill her!
"My lord, I am useful, I can serve you tea, wash your clothes, and cook for you!"
"My strength has also reached the high-tier Calamity level. From now on, I will handle those little monsters who can’t see their surroundings; you won't have to dirty your hands, my lord."
"Moreover, I have been on this continent for over a hundred years. I know many secret perilous lands and information about various races. I can provide you with a lot of information."
As the flame neared her face, the terrifying heat almost made her lose consciousness. For protection, her entire body manifested red snake scales, and a surge of fire power within her desperately tried to resist, but all of it proved futile against Bai Ye’s flame.
"I am willing, I am willing!" The snake woman had already offered Bai Ye a soul contract, but he hadn't responded yet. This was driving her mad.
"In the heart of the continent lies a giant city…"
"Eilaish, the Eilaish Giant City, also known as the City of Sin. It was built by the half-demons to exile criminals." Before Bai Ye could finish asking, the snake woman entered a Q&A mode.
"Eilaish Giant City? I heard there’s a way to the Tatus World there. So, the passage between this world and the Tatus World is within the city?"
"Mhm, mhm, mhm!" the snake woman nodded frantically. "The city center has a massive lake, and within the lake lies a solitary island. The passage is on that island! However, the island is guarded by several Demon Kings from the three major races, making it quite dangerous! Furthermore, there are at least three Holy Kings guarding the city. My lord, you should be careful if you go there." To awaken Bai Ye’s conscience, the snake woman answered every question and acted as if she was genuinely concerned for her master’s well-being.
"Oh! That’s right, the Elf race’s Oracle is also in Eilaish Giant City. If you enter the city, there’s a risk of exposure. I’ve heard that the closer one gets to the Oracle, the easier it is for him to foresee information about his targets!"
The Elf Oracle… this was a potential threat! Bai Ye frowned inwardly. If a significant amount of his information was divined by him, he would have to take precautions. Without eliminating this fellow, his plan to secretly develop and cause destruction in Eilaish Giant City might not go as smoothly as anticipated, and he might even be ganged up on by those seven!
Bai Ye looked at the snake woman and retracted the flame and the spatial power that bound her.
"Good. From now on, you are the slave of my Nightingale." With that, Bai Ye accepted the snake woman's soul contract request.
*Phew*… the snake woman breathed a sigh of relief. Her life was finally spared!
Although her heart was filled with complex emotions, and she felt immensely helpless and wronged, she could only force a 'happy' smile onto her face.
"Thank you, Master, for sparing my life!"
Bai Ye glanced at her. Under his gaze, the snake woman suddenly felt a sense of unease. "Mas-Master, do you have any commands?"
"Not for now!" Bai Ye shook his head slightly. He planned to observe for a while before sending her to assassinate that Oracle.
Turning his gaze to the dwarves on the other side, they were still in the midst of their worship, chanting, "May the God of Light bless you!" "May the Lord of Ice bless you!"
When they saw Bai Ye release his flame power again, their adoration intensified.
The snake woman watched with some surprise, not expecting the dwarves to have any connection with Bai Ye. However, with her keen perception, she noticed that Bai Ye didn't seem particularly interested in them.
"Master! I believe you should accept their worship."
"Hmm?"
The snake woman continued, "Master, look at the equipment on their bodies. From their shoes to their helmets, and the weapons in their hands, all of them are demonic artifacts! You must have encountered these weapons in the hands of the half-demons!"
"Back then, the half-demon race was merely the lowest and most despised race in the Tatus World. They plundered the demonic artifact manufacturing technology from the dwarves of this world, and through massacres and enslavement, they completely changed the fate of the entire half-demon race."
"Although the half-demon race now controls extensive demonic artifact manufacturing technology, in terms of craftsmanship and design, the dwarves remain the strongest! This is also why the half-demons have been placing high bounties on the dwarves."
"If Master were to incorporate them, they might become a significant asset." Having completely joined Bai Ye’s faction, the snake woman no longer held any reservations.
Upon hearing this, Bai Ye’s interest in the dwarves was immediately piqued. Since the dwarves were the originators of demonic artifact manufacturing, did they possess the manufacturing techniques for SS-class demonic artifacts?
If that were the case, he would have no reason to show leniency or appreciation for talent towards the half-demon race.
Bai Ye, with a smile, walked towards the dwarves. He had a brilliant idea that could directly help the Blue Star cooperate with the dwarves.