So Hu Chai was the madman!
Yan Shouyi and the others finally saw Hu Chai for what he truly was. On the surface, he was a cook, but in reality, he was an executioner!
Long Feicheng and Chang Shan were filled with regret. They had just praised Hu Chai as a good person, only for this guy to turn around and want to kill people for entertainment!
The atmosphere turned extremely somber.
The seven Daoist priests from the Maoshan Sect were all bruised and battered, their bodies covered in injuries. Several of their arms hung limply, clearly having been twisted and broken.
Hu Chai not only killed people but also enjoyed torturing them. These seven Daoist priests had undergone considerable torment before being presented to Yan Shouyi.
Yan Shouyi and the others wore grave expressions, but Hu Chai seemed oblivious.
He even slung an arm around Yan Shouyi's shoulder, speaking as if they were confidants.
“The first time I heard that President Yan went on a killing spree in Rongcheng, I was overjoyed! It was as if I had found a kindred spirit in this world! Later, I heard President Yan had left Rongcheng and headed north, and I became even more excited. I sent people to search for your whereabouts all the way, and today I’ve finally met you! We are the same kind of people. I won’t fight you for them later; you can kill all seven of them! Hahahaha!”
Hu Chai seemed to be sharing his treasures, believing Yan Shouyi shared the same peculiar taste.
If Yan Shouyi’s inner demons were still present, he might have felt a slight urge to kill. But now that his inner demons were gone, Yan Shouyi was perfectly rational.
He was by no means a bloodthirsty individual, let alone since his relationship with the Maoshan Sect was quite good, and Han Sangen had been secretly assisting him.
If he were to kill these seven people now, the relationship between the Folk Research Society and the Maoshan Sect would be irrevocably broken!
Hu Chai then added,
“I have two hobbies: one is cooking, and the other is killing. Sometimes, these two hobbies can even be combined.”
Long Feicheng’s expression suddenly changed: “Helmsman Hu, this Northeast stewed goose we just ate… could it be… could it be…”
Chang Shan’s face contorted, and he almost vomited.
Fortunately, Hu Chai smiled at everyone and said, “Don’t worry, it was just stewed goose.”
Just as everyone’s expressions began to relax, Hu Chai continued, “What I meant was, after President Yan kills these seven, I’ll use their flesh to make a meal.”
Hu Chai was a madman!!!
At this moment, everyone had reached a consensus.
Compared to dining with Hu Chai, they would have preferred facing the disciples of the Zhenwu Sect.
However, they had now walked into a tiger’s den, and escaping was not going to be easy.
Hu Chai patted Yan Shouyi’s shoulder, urging him on,
“President Yan, an opportunity to take revenge on a renowned sect is right before you! You must seize it… Hurry up and make your move, I can barely contain myself!!”
As he spoke, Hu Chai excitedly licked his lips.
This guy wasn't someone who genuinely contributed to the folk sects; he was merely using this chaotic era and the momentum of the folk sects to satisfy his own selfish desires!
Yan Shouyi felt an extreme disgust for Hu Chai, but he didn't show it on his face.
What kind of person Hu Chai was no longer mattered.
What mattered was how to rescue these seven Maoshan Sect Daoist priests.
Directly requesting their release was impossible. Doing so would surely enrage Hu Chai, and instead of saving them, they might all end up trapped.
Yan Shouyi’s mind raced. Suddenly, he put on an expression of bored disappointment.
“Helmsman Hu, that’s rather disappointing.”
Hu Chai’s smile faded, “President Yan, what do you mean?”
He could turn hostile so quickly! This guy was truly a madman!
Yan Shouyi remained unperturbed, speaking with a hint of disdain, “It’s hardly interesting to simply kill seven Maoshan Sect Daoist priests after finally capturing them. I thought Helmsman Hu was my soulmate, but it seems no one in this world truly understands me. Alas, I am so lonely!”
Hearing Yan Shouyi’s words, Hu Chai was greatly surprised. For the first time, he felt a desire for knowledge.
“President Yan, how do you wish to kill them? How can it be more interesting? I will listen to whatever you say. These seven people are yours to do with as you please!” Hu Chai said excitedly.
“Killing is merely physical suffering. No matter how painful physical suffering is, it is ultimately limited. Does Helmsman Hu know what the most brutal tactic is?”
“What is it? Tell me quickly!!!” Helmsman Hu exclaimed, his hands slamming the table, his whole body trembling.
Damn it, you pervert! Yan Shouyi cursed inwardly.
Yet, he said aloud, “Killing… and then crushing the spirit!”
“Killing and crushing the spirit?”
“I don’t just want to kill them; I want to crush their spirits. And compared to killing, crushing the spirit is the most interesting part!” Yan Shouyi sneered.
Hu Chai seemed to have discovered a new world. His eyes lit up. He drank three cups of white wine to himself, hiccuped, and said, “I’ll punish myself with three cups first! Please elaborate, President Yan!”
“Helmsman Hu, do you think I killed people directly when I went on my killing spree in Rongcheng? No, I killed a dozen people first as an appetizer, then let the terrified ones escape. As they fled, I hunted them down one by one. There was even a Daoist disciple who had already reached the airport but was still killed by me! I first instilled fear in them, then gave them hope when they were despairing, and finally, when they were filled with hope, I plunged them back into despair!”
“This, is called killing! This is called crushing the spirit!”
Hu Chai listened, his mouth agape. He leaned back and gave Yan Shouyi a thumbs-up.
“Professional! That’s truly professional! I, Hu Chai, admit defeat! President Yan, you are not my soulmate; you are my guide!”
The others at the table remained silent. The Dog Daoist eyed Yan Shouyi, thinking to himself that this kid was truly playing the part of a pervert.
Even a pervert admired him.
But they still didn’t understand how Yan Shouyi planned to help these seven Daoist priests escape.
Hu Chai also urged, “President Yan, so tell me, how do you plan to crush these Daoists’ spirits?!”
Yan Shouyi pondered for a moment and whispered,
“I have some poison here. Later, I’ll have them swallow it, and then I’ll let them return to Maoshan. The effects will kick in after two days. When they get back to Maoshan, thinking they are safe, they will die from the poison, perishing in despair and unwillingness!”
“Brilliant!!”
Hu Chai couldn’t help but slap the table and laugh heartily, “Let’s do as President Yan says!!”
Yan Shouyi breathed a sigh of relief. Next, he just needed to give the seven of them some pills and then he could let them return to Maoshan.
As for the pills, they would naturally not be poison, but rather good medicine to treat their injuries.
However, just as Yan Shouyi was about to ask Old Jin for some pills.
Hu Chai suddenly reached into his apron and pulled out a small porcelain bottle. He poured out seven dark pills and presented them to Yan Shouyi, “President Yan, use mine!”
Yan Shouyi blinked and shook his head, “Your poison isn’t potent enough. Use mine instead.”
“Heh, President Yan doesn’t seem to know my true identity!”
Hu Chai smiled, unfastened his apron, and took off his sleeves, revealing the earthy yellow alchemist robe underneath.
“Although my father-in-law is a spirit medium, I am a successor of ancient medicine from the Hanshang Sect! There is no one in this world whose poisons are more potent than mine. Even the ancient physicians of the Qihuang Sect are no match for me!!”