Chapter 1062: Chapter 670: Down on His Luck
Qin Tao was also very clear in his heart that given what he had done before, people like Liu Hun and Wu Dao would definitely not be willing to help him.
Moreover, it was obvious that these two were intentionally left behind by Liu Hun, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been in such a dire situation.
From childhood to adulthood, Qin Tao had never been in such a pathetic state; his heart felt so oppressed, but he was helpless, as all his subordinates were already dead here.
“I… I know where Chi You’s weapon is hidden, as long as you help me kill these two guys, I’ll tell you then, and you can seize Chi You’s weapon!” Qin Tao hesitated for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said to the crowd.
“You’re f***ing lying, right? In this damned place, there’s nothing but these weapons. To survive, you’re lying so naturally now, I really despise you!” Wu Dao cursed low upon hearing Qin Tao’s words.
However, as soon as his words fell, Liu Hun and the others didn’t say a word. After a while, Wu Dao snapped back to reality, looking at the solemn looks on everyone’s faces, he exclaimed, “You guys aren’t seriously believing this bastard, are you? I’m telling you, this guy talks nonsense, don’t be deceived by him!”
“Do I still have the mood to deceive you guys now? I’m already in such a state, even if you find out later that I lied, you can do whatever you want, even kill me, I can’t do anything about it.” Qin Tao continued speaking to the crowd the moment Wu Dao’s words fell.
Upon hearing this, the Clan Leader slowly stood out, showing concern for Liu Hun as he said, “Xiao Tian…”
Seeing the Clan Leader’s expression, Liu Hun knew exactly what the Clan Leader was thinking. For the Clan Leader, coming out personally this time was purely to prevent any mishaps. Initially, he thought there was no Chi You weapon here at all, but now Qin Tao spoke with such conviction, he couldn’t help but believe.
After all, in this situation, Qin Tao had no reason to lie.
Seeing the Clan Leader and the others’ expressions, Liu Hun hesitated for a moment and then nodded to the Clan Leader, saying, “This time I’ll consider it repaying your former favor, from now on, we owe each other nothing.”
Though Liu Hun was quite sure about the Chi You weapon matter, he couldn’t directly tell everyone, so the best way was to save Qin Tao and then let them give up completely.
“There was never any debt between us in the first place, and even the previous things were voluntary. Even if you don’t appreciate it, I won’t say anything.” The Clan Leader replied earnestly to Liu Hun.
Facing the Clan Leader’s reply, Liu Hun said nothing more. Then he directly came in front of Qin Tao and killed the two demonic guys chasing Qin Tao.
After killing the two, Qin Tao sat down on the ground helplessly, panting heavily, looking extremely embarrassed.
“Qin Tao, can you speak now? I’m curious to hear what you can say now!” Wu Dao came right up in front of Qin Tao, questioning him.
His appearance seemed as if he was afraid Qin Tao would run.
“The mechanism is at the bottom of the coffin, where there’s a protruding part, just press it.” Qin Tao lifted his head, looking at Wu Dao’s proud and disdainful face, he felt extremely displeased, but still answered Wu Dao.
Because the current situation didn’t allow him not to tell everyone, otherwise, he probably wouldn’t get out of this damn place alive today.
“Bullshit, if you knew, why didn’t you do it earlier?” Wu Dao questioned Qin Tao dismissively.
“Believe it if you want, if not, forget it, nobody’s forcing you.” After being looked down upon by Wu Dao multiple times, Qin Tao got angry, coldly responding to Wu Dao.
“You… fine, if later I find out you lied to me, you’re doomed!” Wu Dao glared fiercely at Qin Tao, then walked towards the coffin.
When he reached the coffin, he groped around for a while and finally found the mechanism Qin Tao had just mentioned.
Seeing this, Wu Dao was slightly stunned, turning around somewhat surprised to look at Qin Tao, not expecting there actually was such a mechanism here as Qin Tao had claimed.
“Brother Liu, there really is a mechanism here?” Wu Dao, taking a deep look at Qin Tao, then focused on Liu Hun, speaking in a deep voice.
“Hold on!” Seeing Wu Dao planning to press the mechanism, Liu Hun quickly shouted to Wu Dao.
“What’s wrong?” Wu Dao looked at Liu Hun, puzzled.
“Let him do it!” Liu Hun pointed at Qin Tao, then slowly said to Wu Dao.
Upon hearing Liu Hun’s words, Wu Dao was slightly stunned, then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he said to Liu Hun, “Indeed, this should be done by this guy, in case this bastard tries something, I’d be the one to suffer!”
Wu Dao finished speaking and slowly approached Qin Tao, staring intently at him.
Looking at the situation in front of him, Qin Tao’s complexion became somewhat unsightly, but he understood that he had no choice at this moment.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Tao glanced deeply at Liu Hun and Wu Dao before slowly approaching the sarcophagus. He placed his hands on the mechanism, hesitated for a moment, and finally pressed it down.
As soon as Qin Tao pressed the mechanism, the originally open sarcophagus had its lid suddenly fall, sealing the sarcophagus.
“Bang!” The sound startled Qin Tao, causing him to retreat repeatedly, fearing that something dangerous might appear.
After all, from the moment they arrived here, too many things had happened, and Qin Tao had become somewhat jumpy.
As the sarcophagus was sealed, the weapons scattered on the ground suddenly began to tremble, producing a series of crisp sounds.
“Clang clang…” With the falling sound, all the weapons on the ground flew backward and subsequently pierced into the sarcophagus.
Watching the weapons being inserted into the sarcophagus, the expressions of everyone were filled with shock.
Earlier, Liu Hun and Wu Dao clearly understood the terrifying nature of the sarcophagus; despite using all their strength, they couldn’t open it.
Even when Liu Hun used Xuan Fire and a dagger, he couldn’t leave a mark on the sarcophagus.
But now, the sarcophagus seemed like paper, with all the weapons piercing into it, leaving only the hilts outside.
This scene left everyone in disbelief, when suddenly a rumbling sound came from the cave wall.
With the sound settling, everyone looked toward the source, observing under the space’s light that a bronze door on the cave wall began to slowly open, shocking Liu Hun once again.
He hadn’t expected that in such a place, there would be a mechanism; it was indeed shocking.
“This… didn’t expect that what that brat said was true!” Wu Dao muttered softly as he looked at the roughly two meters tall, thirty centimeters wide bronze door in shock.
As Wu Dao spoke, Liu Hun furrowed his brow slightly and then looked at Qin Tao, saying in a serious tone, “How did you know about this mechanism?”
“As for that, perhaps it’s not within your jurisdiction, right? At least I’ve found the mechanism for you now, the rest isn’t my concern, whether you can get Chi You’s weapon will depend on your own fortune!” Qin Tao glanced at Liu Hun with a hint of disdain.
Liu Hun’s mouth curved slightly, then gesturing towards the bronze door, instructed Qin Tao, “Since you’re so familiar, let’s trouble you to help us take out Chi You’s weapon.”
“You… Liu Hun, isn’t this a bit too much? I’ve already fulfilled your request, and now you still want me to retrieve Chi You’s weapon?” Qin Tao glared at Liu Hun angrily.
“It’s not about being excessive. In such a precarious place, the strongest is the boss. Previously, you were strong, and I had nothing to say. But now your strength seems diminished, so you know the consequences.” Liu Hun replied calmly.
Seeing Liu Hun’s demeanor, Qin Tao was clear that if he didn’t comply, he wouldn’t be able to leave this damned place.
The roles had shifted too swiftly between them, leaving Qin Tao momentarily at a loss.
“Yes, Qin Tao, since you know the mechanism, it’s most appropriate for you to retrieve Chi You’s weapon, hahaha.” Wu Dao chimed in.
Seeing everyone’s expressions, Qin Tao’s eyes flashed with anger, yet he had to endure, for in the present situation, he was at the mercy of Liu Hun and others.
As Qin Tao stepped towards the bronze door, Liu Hun’s smile vanished, replaced by a look of solemnity.
Because the moment the bronze door opened, Liu Hun sensed some familiar aura from the artifact soul inside the dagger.
Therefore, Liu Hun couldn’t say for sure whether there truly was Chi You’s weapon inside, as Qin Tao claimed.
Though reluctant, Qin Tao understood his predicament; he was already forced up Liang Mountain. He had no choice but to comply with Liu Hun and Wu Dao’s instructions. If not, they would likely force him in. It was better to enter willingly, as that would be less humiliating.