The black flood dragon, which could previously poke its head out to cause trouble, was now completely immobilized by Ning Beichen.
The black flood dragon never expected this. After enjoying its freedom for mere minutes, it was trapped by the formation again. It immediately panicked, struggling desperately to break free.
However, this formation had managed to trap it for so long; how could it possibly break free? Moreover, with the special concoction Ning Beichen had given it, the formation not only loosened but became even more formidable.
"Roar!"
"Roar roar!"
The roars of the black flood dragon, filled with rage, echoed incessantly from beneath the black river, but that was all it could do. It was utterly incapable of escaping.
"You beast, do you still dare to be arrogant?"
Ning Beichen let out a sigh of relief and adopted an arrogant tone.
Before trapping the black flood dragon, Ning Beichen couldn't guarantee his success. But now, it seemed he had succeeded.
"Human, I will surely kill you. I will tear you into a thousand pieces!"
The black flood dragon roared and wailed from within the black river, displaying impotent fury.
"You untrustworthy beast, scum of the flood dragon race, a crawler who goes back on its word, a waste of air and food, just save your strength. Last time you were trapped for tens of thousands of years. This time, let's see who can save you."
Ning Beichen unleashed a torrent of scolding at the black flood dragon, almost causing it to explode.
Heaven had mercy. It was just a flood dragon. How could it possibly know humans had so many expressive emotional words?
It made the black flood dragon feel the poverty of language for the first time.
"Stop scolding, stop scolding..."
The black flood dragon covered its ears, looking utterly unable to bear it.
Fortunately, Ning Beichen wasn't a gossip. He didn't continue scolding it in multiple languages.
"Human, release me. I promise I won't play any tricks this time."
The black flood dragon conceded.
However, it had lost the trust of Ning Beichen and the others.
Release it?
What if it broke its promise again?
By then, it would be prepared, and Ning Beichen might not be able to handle it.
"Don't even think about it. Once bitten, twice shy. You've lost my trust. You can just prepare to stay in the black river until you die!"
Ning Beichen told it.
"No, no, no, I truly won't play any tricks this time. Believe me."
The black flood dragon said urgently.
"I'm telling you... releasing you is impossible!"
Ning Beichen and the three women said in unison.
"Bad flood dragon, just stay here and wait for death. We're leaving, and we'll never meet again."
Ye Lanxin waved in the direction of the black river and said playfully.
"Wait, human, this place is full of black mist. If you don't release me, you won't be able to pass through here either."
The black flood dragon, seeing them about to leave, hastily said to Ning Beichen and the others.
"That's none of your concern."
After Ning Beichen finished speaking, he moved his mind, and instantly shot into the sky. He was seen riding a flying sword, carrying him through the air.
Ning Beichen's intention was to show the black flood dragon that even without its help, they could still pass.
Seeing this, the black flood dragon's expression turned to despair.
Indeed, if one could fly on a sword, passing through here wouldn't be difficult. Moreover, the black flood dragon didn't know that among Ning Beichen and the others, only Ning Beichen could fly on a sword without being affected.
"Hahaha... you bad flood dragon, let's see what else you have to say."
Ye Lanxin laughed mockingly, happily.
"Let's go, don't mind it. It's just a pitiable creature, not worthy of our pity."
Ning Beichen flew back on his sword and deliberately said loudly.
"Okay, okay, let's go."
Liu Yilin and the others cooperated perfectly.
"Wait a moment, human. I know I was wrong. What do I have to do for you to agree to release me?"
Having tasted freedom, the black flood dragon was unwilling to return to its former life. Even if it had only been free for a few minutes, it was still freedom.
As the saying goes: "Life is precious, love is even more so, but for the sake of freedom, both can be cast aside."
"It's very simple. It's not impossible for me to release you. After all, I'm a kind-hearted person; many people know this. If you don't believe me, ask them..."
Ning Beichen boasted shamelessly to the black flood dragon.
The three women below felt a twitch in their eyelids. This guy could be called kind-hearted? Then the entire world would be full of kind-hearted people. It seemed this guy was planning to trick the black flood dragon again.
Upon hearing Ning Beichen's words, the black flood dragon said excitedly.
"I believe you, I believe you. Then hurry and release me."
"Don't rush, I haven't finished speaking yet."
Ning Beichen said to it.
"Speak, speak."
The black flood dragon nodded and bowed, acting obsequiously.
"Releasing you, it's not impossible, but I'm not at ease. You know, your credit is not good, and it's hard for me to trust you. How can I be at ease with you?"
"I can swear..."
"No, no, no, don't swear. Please don't swear, because your oath is worthless."
"Then what will it take for you to believe me?"
The black flood dragon became anxious. It was truly anxious now and even regretted its actions.
If it had known this would happen, why had it gone back on its word? It should have just let them leave.
It was all because of its proud nature as a flood dragon; it hadn't thought through the consequences.
"I won't believe you, unless..."
Ning Beichen paused deliberately here.
"Unless what? Tell me, as long as I can do it, I will do it."
The black flood dragon was desperate for freedom.
"Unless we share honor, prosper together and suffer together."
Ning Beichen said.
"What do you mean?"
The black flood dragon, after all, was not human and didn't possess the complex subtleties of humans.
"Unless you can become my pet. Only then can I trust you one hundred percent."
Ning Beichen had gone in a big circle and finally revealed his true intention.
"What? You want me to become your pet! You're asking for death."
The black flood dragon roared loudly.
Ning Beichen and the others covered their ears. After it finished roaring, Ning Beichen leisurely said.
"See? You don't even have a shred of sincerity. How can I trust you?"
"That's different, human. When I was born, you didn't even know where you were. How dare you ask me to be your pet!"
The black flood dragon was furious.
"See, I knew you wouldn't agree. Liu Yilin, Yingying, Lanxin, let's go."
Ning Beichen said to the three women intentionally.
"Alright, let's go."
The three women haughtily raised their heads and said as they walked.
"For Bei Chen to ask you to be his pet is your honor. Looking at how ugly you are, who would want you? It's better that no one does."
"Exactly. You all know I'm most afraid of snakes. I'm afraid Bei Chen would have such an ugly creature by his side, always startling me."
Liu Yilin chimed in immediately.
Luo Yingying, meanwhile, snorted in the direction of the black river, a look of disdain on her face.