Chapter 2336 Suicide by Self-Destruction: Sure Enough of a Trap

If Chen Qingyuan had hesitated even for a moment, or had made preparations before making his move, Lu Hansheng would have already vanished into a corpse.

Wow!

In the time it takes to breathe, Chen Qingyuan neutralized the sharp sword intent of the white jade folding fan, bringing it back to calm.

Only after ensuring safety did they let go.

Looking down at his palm, Chen Qingyuan immediately mobilized his internal energy to quickly repair the wound, and on the surface, there was no visible problem.

Under normal circumstances, blocking this attack should not result in injury.

However, Lu Hansheng had let down his guard, and even a small amount of the residual power of his swordsmanship would cause him immeasurable damage, or even take his life.

Since Chen Qingyuan had decided to intervene, he could not allow such a situation to occur, so he sealed all the sword power of the white jade folding fan in his palm to ensure that no accidents would happen.

"You...what are you doing?"

Lu Hansheng couldn't understand Chen Qingyuan's actions and asked him.

"Shouldn't I be asking you that? What are you doing?"

Chen Qingyuan remained expressionless and asked in return.

In the direct confrontation, Chen Qingyuan was unharmed. However, in order to stop Lu Hansheng's foolish actions, he suffered some minor injuries and bled a few drops, which was quite dramatic.

"Take your own life!"

Lu Hansheng was upright and confident.

"Why? You'd rather commit suicide than lose? Is your resilience really that weak?"

Chen Qingyuan met his gaze and pressed for an answer.

"Isn't this what you asked for? Leave me a whole body, preserve some dignity."

A hint of confusion appeared on Lu Hansheng's cold and stern face.

"When did I make this request?"

Chen Qingyuan frowned; he had to get to the bottom of this.

"You're not going to do it yourself, and you have no intention of humiliating me, so isn't that just telling me to end it all myself?"

Looking back at the conversation, Lu Hansheng was certain that he had not misunderstood, and his expression became serious and earnest.

Chen Qingyuan hesitated, then stopped himself from speaking: "..."

This guy's thought process is truly incomprehensible.

"You've admitted defeat, so this battle is over. As for killing you, it's not that serious yet."

From beginning to end, Chen Qingyuan never intended to kill Lu Hansheng.

A lesson should suffice to curb their arrogance.

"You're not going to kill me?"

Lu Hansheng asked in surprise.

Why would I kill you?

Chen Qingyuan threw the question at him.

"Since you are a strong person, you should kill the disrespectful person to maintain your dignity and deter others."

This is a worldview and set of values ​​ingrained in Lu Hansheng's bones, and it cannot be erased.

"What you said makes some sense. Why don't you continue? I won't stop you this time."

Chen Qingyuan nodded, agreeing with the other party's point of view.

"If you have no intention of killing me, then why should I do so?"

Having confirmed that Chen Qingyuan had no intention of killing, Lu Hansheng felt reborn and immediately rejected the suggestion.

"If you beg me, I won't kill you, how about it?"

Thinking of Lu Hansheng's arrogant attitude at the beginning, Chen Qingyuan felt a little annoyed, so he pretended to be serious and looked for some fun.

"The Emperor cannot be humiliated! There is absolutely no way you will make me kneel down and beg for mercy!" Lu Hansheng stood with his hands behind his back, unyielding: "Dignity is more important than life. You may take my life if you wish."

"When did I say you had to kneel?"

Chen Qingyuan was quite surprised by what the other party said.

"Didn't you tell me to beg you?"

Lu Hansheng said solemnly.

“Yes!” That’s right, Chen Qingyuan nodded.

"Where we come from, begging for mercy requires a proper attitude; kneeling is the most basic courtesy, and there's also bowing to serve tea..."

Lu Hansheng described the specific process of begging for mercy and apologizing in his world.

Having gained a deep understanding of the etiquette for begging for mercy in Lu Hansheng's world, Chen Qingyuan was stunned: "..."

This misunderstanding arose due to cultural differences.

"I don't need you to kneel down, just say a word."

Chen Qingyuan gathered his thoughts and continued speaking.

"Say something? Say something?"

Lu Hansheng didn't quite understand.

Chen Qingyuan reminded him, "Admit your mistake."

Lu Hansheng stared intently at Chen Qingyuan before him, seemingly understanding but not quite. He opened and closed his lips a few times before tentatively saying, "I...I was wrong. I shouldn't have been rude to you, senior."

If you can't beat your opponent, there's nothing wrong with calling them "senior."

Strictly speaking, there are only three realms on the path of cultivation: the Ant Realm, the Fellow Daoist Realm, and the Senior Realm.

Chen Qingyuan nodded in satisfaction: "Mm."

It was a pretty good result to make the proud Lu Hansheng lower his head.

Having heard the answer he wanted, Chen Qingyuan turned and walked towards An Xiruo and the others.

Watching Chen Qingyuan's retreating figure, Lu Hansheng was a little confused. He raised his voice and asked loudly, "Is that all?"

"Nonsense, what else do you want?"

Chen Qingyuan walked forward without looking back.

"That's too easy!"

Lu Hansheng felt there was something fishy about the matter being ended so hastily.

Hey!

Suddenly, Chen Qingyuan stopped in his tracks.

At that moment, Lu Hansheng tensed up, broke out in a cold sweat, and exclaimed in his heart, "It was definitely a trap! He was just playing me!"

In Lu Hansheng's view, Chen Qingyuan's sudden stop meant he was preparing to kill him.

First, they told me to take my own life, preparing myself mentally for death. Then they stopped me, saying something that gave me hope for survival. Finally, they personally led me to my death.

It made me teeter between life and death, my emotions rising and falling dramatically.

Your methods are truly remarkable!

Compared to physical torture, the blow to the soul is the most deadly.

In a short moment, Lu Hansheng thought about many things, portraying Chen Qingyuan as a treacherous and powerful figure who liked to manipulate others, with an extremely twisted mind and a capricious personality.

Hey! Come over and have a drink!

Chen Qingyuan glanced back and extended an invitation.

Having mentally prepared himself to face death once again, Lu Hansheng froze upon hearing the invitation to drink, his expression hardening.

Do not trust this person!

This is definitely a joke!

Lu Hansheng trusted his judgment, steadied himself, and shouted loudly: "If you are truly a strong person, then give me a quick death, and stop toying with me?"

If he could, Lu Hansheng would really take his own life. He knew that if he did, Chen Qingyuan would definitely stop him.

The tragedy of the weak!

Even the desire to die is a luxury.

Chen Qingyuan: "?"

An Xiruo, Ye Liujun, and the others had been watching intently the entire time, their eyes never leaving the room. They thought the matter was over, but then Lu Hansheng suddenly said something that stunned everyone, leaving them bewildered: "?"

"No, it's not you... what are you thinking?"

Chen Qingyuan turned around to face Lu Hansheng, truly unable to understand the other's behavior.

"I have been disrespectful to you, how can you let it go so easily? Kill me if you must, but don't humiliate me."

Lu Hansheng, unafraid of death, raised his voice and spoke.

Encountering such a person for the first time, Chen Qingyuan was speechless for a moment.