Chapter 977
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Chapter 977: Nangong Ningyue’s Choice!
“What are you doing?” Su Yi asked with a frown, his gaze fixed on Nangong Ningyue, who was kneeling before him.
“You saved the lives of twelve of us, so I must show my gratitude! But I, Nangong Ningyue, also ask for your favor: please allow us to stay and be accepted. Grant us this kindness!” Nangong Ningyue spoke softly, her head lowered slightly.
Su Yi was momentarily surprised by her words. Xi Wuqing, the Green Emperor, Yin-yang Dark Emperor, Su Xiaoshuai, and the others exchanged confused glances, unsure of what this woman was trying to achieve.
“Captain!”
The remaining eleven members of the Cangyue Mercenary Group immediately stepped forward, ready to speak, but Nangong Ningyue gestured for them to remain silent. They fell quiet, waiting patiently.
“So, you mean you wish to follow me?” Su Yi raised an eyebrow and asked.
“Exactly, Nangong Ningyue is willing to follow you and join the Overlord Sect!” Nangong Ningyue answered confidently, without hesitation.
Su Yi remained silent for a moment, observing her without speaking. He was considering her carefully.
He had already made a judgment: this woman was not ordinary.
Building the Cangyue Mercenary Group into a well-known force as a woman was no small feat. She wasn’t just a name.
And from what he had learned about her over time, Su Yi knew that Nangong Ningyue was intelligent and full of schemes.
Dealing with someone like her could be both an advantage and a risk—if used well, she could be a powerful ally, but she might also turn against him.
Su Yi didn’t believe that he had any kingly presence that would make people automatically serve him. Such individuals might exist, but he certainly wasn’t one of them.
Because of that, he hesitated.
“Give me a reason!” Su Yi thought for a moment before speaking.
“The reason is simple.”
Nangong Ningyue thought briefly before answering, “The Cangyue Mercenary Group has been destroyed. Now, there are only twelve of us left. With the Seven Star Sword Sect breathing down our necks, it will be incredibly difficult for us to rebuild. Besides, I suspect your Overlord Sect needs capable people. Although we are not the strongest, we can still help with small tasks and be of service.”
Nangong Ningyue spoke logically and seriously.
However, Su Yi wasn’t easily swayed. “Your points are valid, but they’re not enough on their own! Or maybe you’re just hoping that the Overlord Sect is strong enough to protect you from the Seven Star Sword Sect?”
As he spoke, his gaze became sharp, locking onto her with intensity.
Su Yi had to admit, this woman was perceptive. Rather than seek help from Xi Wuqing, the strongest among them, she had come to him.
It was clear that, through their brief exchange, Nangong Ningyue had already figured out Su Yi’s standing within the Overlord Sect.
Moreover, it seemed she had keenly noticed that the Overlord Sect was currently in need of capable individuals.
At a time when the sect had few members, such individuals were particularly valuable.
One more thing was that the remaining members of the Cangyue Mercenary Group respected Nangong Ningyue immensely, without showing any defiance. This showed her formidable leadership.
“Sir, Nangong Ningyue has no such intention!” Nangong Ningyue quickly denied. Then, her eyes sparkled like stars as she continued, “I see the potential in the Overlord Sect. As long as you, sir, are here, I believe the Overlord Sect will rise to the top. We just hope you will accept us, and we will follow you loyally.”
Her words were spoken with such confidence that everyone present was taken aback.
The others, including Su Yi, were surprised by the depth of her conviction and the faith she had in him.
“This girl has sharp insight; she could be a valuable asset. The only question is her character. Time will tell!”
Just as Su Yi was about to make up his mind, he received a voice transmission from Xi Wuqing.
Su Yi was taken aback. It seemed that Nangong Ningyue had caught the attention of his older brother Xi Wuqing, which meant she was even more impressive than he had thought.
However, the decision ultimately lay with Su Yi. While he recognized her talent, he also knew that time would be the true test of whether she could be trusted.
Humans were not like demon beasts, who could be controlled through a Demon Spirit Contract. Trust had to be earned.
“Big brother, do you still have that medicine?” Su Yi suddenly asked Xi Wuqing.
Xi Wuqing seemed to know exactly what Su Yi was referring to. “Yes,” he replied, and promptly handed Su Yi a bottle of medicine.
“Aren’t you supposed to follow me? I’m giving you this chance!” Su Yi raised the bottle and presented it to Nangong Ningyue, saying, “This is a Metatarsal Soul Devouring Pill. Take it, and I’ll allow you to stay in the Overlord Sect!”
Su Yi watched her intently, eager to see how she would react.
To his surprise, Nangong Ningyue immediately snatched the bottle from his hand. Without a moment’s hesitation, she removed the Metatarsal Soul Devouring Pill and swallowed it.
“Aren’t you curious about what kind of medicine this is?” Su Yi asked, raising an eyebrow.
“I’ve heard of it!” Nangong Ningyue replied. “The Metatarsal Soul Devouring Pill, I believe only Lifetaken Yama Xi Wuqing is capable of refining it. Once consumed, it must be followed by an antidote every two years, or the body will decay, the flesh will separate, and the soul will be devoured slowly, causing the worst pain imaginable. The victim will suffer for forty-nine days, unable to die by their own hand.”
Clearly, being in the Chaos Realm, Nangong Ningyue had heard about Xi Wuqing and his deadly pill.
She glanced at the old man standing next to Su Yi, and it seemed she had already guessed Xi Wuqing’s true identity.
“Captain!”
The eleven remaining members of the Cangyue Mercenary Group grew anxious when they heard what Nangong Ningyue had said.
They were concerned that their captain had acted too impulsively by taking the Metatarsal Soul Devouring Pill, especially when the Overlord Sect still didn’t fully trust them.
