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nShif told Himmel Soan what he knew. It was common knowledge, so he didn’t understand why he needed to repeat it.

nHowever, he knew if he didn’t give the teenager what he wanted, he wouldn’t be in this world for much longer. He had no choice but to comply.

nShif had no idea why Himmel Soan wanted to know general knowledge like this. If all ordinary people knew it, how could this capable man not know?

nHe didn’t understand.

nHowever, he saw Himmel Soan listen carefully as he spoke and looked as if he was analyzing something, which made Shif feel awkward. The guy looked like he had never heard about those things before.

n“What’s your status in this sect?” Himmel Soan asked.

n“I’m the lowest-ranking member. They said I had to master these skills before I can become an official member!” Shif ground his teeth.

nHe felt ashamed to say it. Although he was practicing their skills, he was still treated as an unofficial member. It embarrassed him to bring it up.

n“That’s to say, you don’t know anything else.”

n“Anything else? I don’t think so…” Shif didn’t know what Himmel Soan was referring to.

nThe things he knew were the same as everybody else. The only difference was that he practiced the skills.

n“Do you know a woman named Gina Zimmer?”

n“Gina? No, I don’t. Are you looking for her? I’ll do my best to help you!”

n“Don’t bother! I don’t need a heresy cultivator to work for me!”

n“Sir, heresy or not, as long as I can make achievements, it’ll be a useful approach!”

n“It’s not the same. A heresy will always be a heresy. It’ll never be the orthodox way!”

nHimmel Soan’s tone turned stern. The cold look in his eyes gave Shif the creeps. That gaze almost didn’t look human. He felt like he was being watched by a beast.

nThe fear of death overwhelmed him again. Shif panicked and dropped to his knees. “Sir, I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have joined them!

n“I know I’ve made a terrible mistake. Please show some mercy and spare my life! I’ll never practice those skills again!”

nHe apologized repeatedly and begged for Himmel Soan’s forgiveness. He felt like a drowning man grabbing for a straw. Even so, the fear of death still didn’t go away. He was only more frightened.

n“Your cultivation level has been gained at the cost of other people’s lives. Do you think I can forgive such an evil method? If I hadn’t met you, I wouldn’t have meddled with the heresy cultivators. Since I have, I’m going to take care of them.”

nShif’s face darkened. He had a bitter feeling that he couldn’t describe. “Sir, you said you would set me free if you were pleased.”

n“I said you didn’t have a choice. I never said I was going to set you free. You can die now,” Himmel Soan said indifferently before heading for the door.

nShif was amazed. This outcome was out of his expectations.

nDidn’t he say he was going to kill me? Why did he leave without doing anything? Shif felt relieved.

nAlthough he didn’t know what Himmel Soan was doing, once the guy was out of the door, he would flee.

nThe door opened. Himmel Soan left.

nShif stared at the door in disbelief and couldn’t believe his good luck. It was like a dream. He couldn’t believe everything that had happened was real.

nHowever, it did happen, and the most important thing now was to run for his life. The rest could wait.

nPeklon had activated the City Lord’s Decree. Even as a heresy cultivator, he still couldn’t breach the defenses.

nBut he could hide.

nHis condition would only last for thirty minutes. During that time, he would turn into an evil-looking creature, but after that, he would appear like any ordinary person.

nIt was four o’clock now, and he had returned to normal. He only needed to wait.

nThe shield usually lasted for twenty hours. After that, it needed a cooldown period before it could be reactivated. He could use the window and flee while no one was watching.

nHowever, he had no idea that his plans would never come true.

nShif wanted to get up, but his limbs felt weak. Gradually, sleepiness took over him. His mind went blank, and he couldn’t think of anything else.

nAll he wanted to do was to close his eyes. Nothing else mattered.

n“No, I can’t sleep!” Shif was alarmed and felt a chill run down his spine.

nHe wanted to rest for a while, but instinct told him that once he closed his eyes, he might never wake up again.

nHe would die in his sleep!

nYet nothing could make him stay awake. He was overwhelmed by the sleepy feeling. His brain seemed to slow down. Before long, he was only half-conscious as if life had been drained from him. He seemed to be asleep.

nHowever, he wasn’t breathing and had no heartbeat. If he was still conscious, he would be confused.

nHow did this happen?

nThat man didn’t do anything. He only asked a few questions and left. Why did I die like this?

nHe couldn’t voice those questions.

nHe was dead.

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