The master is inhuman; he beat up his senior brother, destroyed the sect, and then left.

Chapter 144 Immortal, Spare My Life

Liu Qing hoped that all of this was just a nightmare, and that when he woke up, he would still be the powerful and influential patriarch of the Liu family.

The excruciating pain of being squeezed tightly by an invisible hand was like a bucket of cold water being poured over his head, making him clearly aware that this was not a dream but reality.

At this moment, he was like a fish on a chopping board, completely at the mercy of others.

The young man before him stood in mid-air, his expression cold and stern, a powerful aura continuously converging towards him.

Liu Qing felt as if he were facing an insurmountable mountain, the powerful aura pressing down on him so hard that he could hardly breathe.

"Since you don't cherish your own life, then I will take it!" Han Yi's tone was calm, as if he were stating something commonplace, but the murderous intent contained in his words made the air freeze instantly, chilling to the bone.

He stared coldly at Liu Qing, his gaze utterly unwavering, as if he were looking down at an insignificant ant, someone he could easily crush with a gentle pinch.

He stood tall and straight, like a pine tree standing proudly in the void, his white robes fluttering in the wind, adding to his ethereal air.

After speaking, Han Yi slowly raised the invisible hand that had captured Liu Qing, palm facing the sky, and mysterious and terrifying power slowly gathered in his palm.

The already incredibly powerful invisible hand now seemed to materialize, its power seemingly capable of tearing the heavens and earth apart, destroying everything in its path.

The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be summoned, rushing wildly towards the palm, as if gathering power for the impending destructive blow.

"Immortal, have mercy on me! Immortal, have mercy on me!"

Liu Qing screamed in terror, her voice filled with fear and despair.

His face was deathly pale, and his heart was filled with overwhelming regret. How could he be willing to die so inexplicably, when he had not yet enjoyed all the riches and honors of the world, and had not yet fulfilled his many ambitions?

"You want to redeem yourself? Then name your price!"

Han Yi's voice was icy cold, like a judgment from the deepest hell, devoid of any warmth.

Han Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Liu Qing as if waiting for an interesting deal, or scrutinizing a clown trying to escape punishment.

Under this powerful pressure, Liu Qing's body trembled violently uncontrollably, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead like raindrops.

He opened his mouth, but it felt as if an invisible hand was gripping his throat, and he couldn't speak for a long time. After a long while, he swallowed hard, suppressed his fear, and stammered out his words.

"I...I am willing to offer up all the treasures of the Liu family with both hands, just begging the immortal to spare my life."

He stared at Han Yi with pleading eyes, like a drowning person desperately grasping at the last straw.

Han Yi snorted coldly.

"These alone? I doubt they can redeem your life. Besides, with a single thought from me, everything in your Liu family is mine. What do you have to offer in exchange for your life?"

Han Yi's tone was full of sarcasm, as if to say that Liu Qing was too naive and foolish.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qing's heart sank to the bottom. She racked her brains trying to think of anything else she could use as a bargaining chip to redeem herself.

His eyes darted around nervously, his mind a jumble of thoughts.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "I...I know of a secret realm where there are unparalleled treasures. I can take you there, I only beg you to have mercy and let me go."

After saying that, he stared nervously at Han Yi, not daring to breathe, silently praying that the price he offered would satisfy Han Yi and help him escape this predicament.

"You're not trying to trick me to save your own life, are you?" Han Yi's gaze was sharp, as if he could see right through Liu Qing, and he spoke each word clearly.

His eyes held boundless majesty and danger, and though his voice was calm, it was as heavy as Mount Tai, making it extremely difficult for Liu Qing to breathe.

Liu Qing broke out in a cold sweat, his body trembling involuntarily. He quickly waved his hands and said, "No, no, no, Immortal, I would never dare to deceive you! How could I risk my life? Every word I have said is true, without a single lie."

Fearing that Han Yi might take his life at the slightest displeasure, he said urgently, "Immortal, I swear to the heavens that if I utter a single lie, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death. I only ask to live and am willing to personally lead you there. I beg you to show mercy and spare me this time."

As Liu Qing spoke, she looked at Han Yi with pleading eyes.

Han Yi stared at him expressionlessly, and after a moment of silence, slowly spoke.

"That would be for the best. If I find out you've uttered even a single lie, I'll make sure you're reduced to ashes!"

As Han Yi finished speaking, the invisible giant hand that had been gripping Liu Qing slowly released its grip. Liu Qing, like a kite with a broken string, crashed straight to the ground, looking utterly disheveled. The former prestige of the Liu family patriarch was long gone.

"From this day forward, everything in the Liu family belongs to me, including you! Do you understand?" Han Yi's voice was icy and brooked no argument.

Liu Qing lay on the ground, panting heavily, her chest heaving violently, as if she had just walked through the gates of hell.

Upon hearing this, he felt resentful but dared not resist in the slightest.

He clenched his teeth as if he wanted to crush them, and replied with difficulty, "I understand...I understand, Immortal."

At this moment, he was no longer arrogant and domineering as before. He could only bow his head and submit, like a lion whose fangs had been pulled out, his majesty gone.

Han Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "If I discover that you have any ill intentions, or if anyone in the Liu family dares to disobey my orders, you should know the consequences."

Liu Qing nodded repeatedly, as if pounding garlic.

“I understand, and I would never dare to have any disloyal thoughts. The entire Liu family will obey the Immortal’s every command.”

His voice trembled as he struggled to his feet, head bowed, his posture utterly humble, like a child who had made a mistake awaiting punishment from an adult.

At this moment, he had lost all the composure of the Liu family patriarch. He didn't even dare to look Han Yi in the eye, occasionally stealing a glance before quickly lowering his head, afraid that Han Yi would get angry because of his look.

He knew that he was nothing more than an ant that could be easily crushed in front of Han Yi, and that the only way to save his life was to obey.