344: threaten

Looking at the pitifully low loyalty, Qin Shilei really wanted to give Ding Teng another good beating.

However, seeing the other party looking like he was about to kick the bucket at any moment, he had no choice but to take out the corpse of an exotic beast and throw it beside him.

"Stop playing dead! Quickly eat this exotic beast, lest you truly die in a moment."

The other party was a Zombie Emperor, and healing potions were not only useless but would also worsen his injuries. Only the blood and flesh of energy-rich exotic beasts were the best tonic for a Zombie Emperor.

Ding Teng moved slightly but couldn't get up.

"Hmph, what Zombie Emperor? Can't you even feed yourself anymore?"

Qin Shilei picked up the Claw Beast from the ground and placed it near Ding Teng's mouth.

The foul-smelling fresh blood immediately flowed into Ding Teng's half-open mouth.

With the replenishment of blood, the wounds on Ding Teng's body were rapidly healing.

Soon, Ding Teng recovered a small amount of physical strength, sat up directly, and quickly sucked the remaining blood from the Claw Beast.

Qin Shilei then threw dozens more fresh corpses of various kinds to the other party.

Under the nourishment of ample blood, Ding Teng's wounds recovered at a visible rate.

Even the rotten half of his large intestine on his stomach grew back and was then stuffed back into his belly. The bowl-sized wound also completely healed afterward.

"Tsk tsk, this recovery ability is truly enviable."

For a split second, Qin Shilei thought about using the Life Sharing Jade Pendant on the other party.

Later, he remembered that the other party was almost beaten to death by him, and sharing life with him was too risky, so he gave up the idea.

"Why do you only drink blood and not eat meat?"

Qin Shilei looked at the dozens of exotic beasts whose blood had been drained and asked.

Ding Teng replied indifferently, "I'm still used to cooked food."

......

Qin Shilei chuckled, "Drinking fresh blood with such relish, yet you say you're used to cooked food. Your taste is truly unique."

He opened the system panel again and glanced at it.

Loyalty: 60 (Loyalty is low; the other party may rebel at any time.)

So, the feeding just now didn't increase his loyalty by even a bit.

What a waste.

Qin Shilei's face darkened, and he said impatiently, "Quickly change into a set of clothes; we're returning to Hope City."

"That person, can you let me go back to Dujiang City first to pick up my son before going to Hope City?"

Ding Teng took the clothes Qin Shilei handed over and pleaded.

"Oh, right. Qi Pengju said your son is in the City Lord's Mansion's back garden."

Qin Shilei asked with some curiosity, "Is he also a Zombie Emperor?"

Ding Teng shook his head and said, "He is human. I originally planned to have you protect him after subduing you."

Qin Shilei became increasingly interested in the contracted spirit he had just acquired.

A vague thought slowly emerged in his mind.

Qin Shilei also had a subordinate, Duan Tianhe, with a Zombie Emperor physique.

Although Duan Tianhe's body had also become zombie-like, he firmly believed he was human.

However, Ding Teng did not shy away from being a Zombie Emperor; instead, he was proud of being the Zombie Emperor.

The two differed not only in strength but also in the number of Zombie Emperors they controlled.

Ding Teng now controlled tens of millions of Zombie Emperors, yet it was not his limit.

If Ding Teng was used well, it might be possible to easily resolve the Zombie Emperor crisis in the Great Xia Country.

It was just that frustrating loyalty that made Qin Shilei helpless.

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White-Eyed Wolf (Green): As the number of times he betrays his master increases, his strength will greatly improve.

This entry must be the system's way of annoying people.

Uncle's Charm (Red): Every gesture exudes the charm of a mature man, increasing his attractiveness to the opposite sex by one hundred percent. The opposite sex includes both Zombie Emperors and humans.

Emperor's Demeanor (Purple): The Zombie Emperor's demeanor is enhanced twofold, making it easier to control Zombie Emperors, doubling the number controlled. Controlled Zombie Emperors are less likely to betray even when far from Ding Teng.

Qin Shilei hoped to refresh entries similar to 'Diehard Loyalty' but didn't get his wish.

At this time, the other party's loyalty was too low, but he was not in a hurry to fix the entries.

The two rode the recently arrived Little Strong towards Dujiang City, chatting as they flew.

Soon, Dujiang City appeared before their eyes.

Ding Teng immediately flew impatiently towards the City Lord's Mansion below.

"Do not harm humans!"

Qin Shilei shouted orders while chasing after him.

As soon as he flew into the back garden, Ding Teng had already run from the back garden to the front hall.

Qin Shilei didn't rush in after him.

Although this subordinate he had just acquired considered himself the Zombie Emperor, he had not shown a bloodthirsty side; instead, he was more like a rational human.

Presumably, he wouldn't easily harm humans.

Just as Qin Shilei was slowly walking towards the front hall, a voice suddenly came from ahead.

"Stop! If you move again, I'll kill your son immediately."

Qin Shilei was startled and quickly hastened his steps into the front hall.

"Release my son, and I'll leave you with intact corpses."

But when Qin Shilei entered the hall, he just happened to hear Ding Teng's words, filled with killing intent.

Looking up, Ding Teng was standing in the center of the hall. In front of him were Qi Pengju and others.

At this moment, Qi Pengju was holding a bruised and battered child, with a long blade in his hand pressed against the child's neck.

The sharp blade was almost cutting through the child's skin.

He had a subordinate on his left and right, also holding sharp weapons, positioned across the child's neck.

"City Lord Qin, please stay. You can't deal with this Zombie Emperor; we have our own way of handling him."

Upon seeing Qin Shilei, Qi Pengju immediately stopped him.

Then he threatened Ding Peng again, "Zombie Emperor, I know you are very powerful. If we see you move, we will immediately kill your son. You wouldn't want your only son to be buried with us, would you?"

"What do you want?" Ding Teng suppressed the anger in his heart and asked through gritted teeth.

"Simple."

Qi Pengju smiled, "As long as you acknowledge me as your master and obey my commands from now on, I will treat your son like the Young City Lord."

He had originally only intended to use Ding Wenle to save his and his subordinates' lives, but upon seeing how much Ding Teng valued his son, he immediately conceived the idea of subduing him.

Ding Teng looked at Qin Shilei with a strange expression.

Qin Shilei couldn't help but say, "City Lord Qi, he is a Gold Peak Zombie Emperor, while you only have Silver Nine-Star cultivation. Even if he were willing, you probably wouldn't be able to subdue him."

"City Lord Qin, that's none of your concern."

Qi Pengju glanced at Qin Shilei and said indifferently.

Gongsun Xi even scoffed, "I think you're just afraid that our City Lord will subdue this Zombie Emperor and threaten you, which is why you don't want our City Lord to subdue him."

Qin Shilei chuckled but didn't speak again.

Ding Teng said coldly, "Release my son, and I will leave here immediately and not pursue your offense."

Qi Pengju scoffed, "I don't trust a Zombie Emperor like you. Unless you acknowledge me as your master, don't even think about us releasing your son."

He paused and then added, "Just a quick reminder, I've already given your son poison. If I die, your son definitely won't survive. So, don't try any tricks."