57: Chapter 57: Leave a Way Out 57: Chapter 57: Leave a Way Out “Please have mercy,” from Mrs.
Ge’s mouth, naturally didn’t mean for Chen Hai to spare her life—she was pleading on behalf of the Weasel Demon.
She was a lonely, childless widow who had relied on scavenging for a living in earlier years, leading an incredibly harsh life.
In recent years, after she had made certain contracts with the Weasel Demon and gained some abilities to perform exorcisms, her life had become somewhat more comfortable.
Previously, she had been viciously beaten by the Weasel Demon, rolling around on the ground, unable to witness the scene where Chen Hai had appeared as a gigantic leech.
However, from the moment the Weasel Demon had possessed her, she had quickly understood the whole story.
Just a moment ago, she had been brutally assaulted by the Weasel Demon, but now, she was sincerely pleading for mercy on its behalf.
After all, without the Weasel Demon, Mrs.
Ge would revert to her former destitute self.
When others requested her service to perform exorcisms, they did so with utmost respect; she definitely couldn’t accept returning to her previous wretched scavenging life.
Moreover, this accident was somewhat her own fault.
When Zhang Xiu had first sought her out to perform an exorcism for Li Hanchu, the Weasel Demon behind her had warned her that the entity entangling Li Hanchu was extremely formidable and not easy to handle.
It was only after being tempted by the two banknotes that Zhang Xiu had given her, that she had agreed to visit Li Hanchu’s home.
“Inviting such a thing to possess you is certainly not a good path.”
“It beat you so mercilessly, Mrs.
Ge, are you sure you want to plead for it?”
Having returned to his original form, Chen Hai also stood up at that moment.
Staring directly at Mrs.
Ge, who was bruised all over her face and body, he asked in a deep voice.
“Great Immortal, the Weasel Demon is a good demon; it never harmed anyone!”
“After making a contract with it, I have used its help to aid many villagers.”
“If you don’t believe me, you can ask around, and you will find out about these deeds.”
“While evil must be eradicated, Great Immortal, as a reasonable person, since the Weasel Demon has not committed any evil, I urge you to show mercy and spare it!”
With an extremely humble attitude, Mrs.
Ge spoke again, pleading.
Upon hearing this plea, Chen Hai fell silent.
Truth be told, he was not the kind to meddle in others’ affairs; his primary reason for attacking the Weasel Demon was the pure Soul Power it possessed.
If he hadn’t been confident in his ability to absorb the Weasel Demon to enhance his own strength, he might have chosen not to intervene no matter how grievously Mrs.
Ge was beaten—it was entirely uncertain.
But now, he had already consumed about a third of the Weasel Demon’s strength.
Ge once again began pleading for the Weasel Demon.
Chen Hai truly hesitated now.
“Heaven cherishes life, Mrs.
Ge, since you are willing to swallow your pride and vouch for it, alright, I will give you this face.”
“But let me warn you—if I find out this so-called Great Immortal you speak of does anything nefarious, don’t blame me for not giving you face!”
After a moment of silence, Chen Hai warned her sternly.
“Thank you, Great Immortal, thank you, Great Immortal!” Mrs.
Ge was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed respectfully to Chen Hai.
Although the Weasel Demon had a contract with her and could possess her body, such a situation couldn’t last forever.
Otherwise, it would certainly exacerbate the already limited lifespan of Mrs.
If Chen Hai was unwilling to let it go and it kept hiding in Mrs.
Ge’s body, afraid to come out, the one who would ultimately suffer great damage would definitely only be Mrs.
After thanking Chen Hai, Mrs.
Ge packed up her belongings.
No longer daring to linger, she hurriedly left.
Zhang Xiu and Li Hanchu, the couple standing next to each other, looked at each other, wide-eyed with astonishment.
Zhang Xiu was alright, but Li Hanchu, that guy, his mouth was wide open in shock, as if you could stuff a whole egg into it.
There were some things they, with their mortal eyes, simply couldn’t see.
However, they had a clear view of what their esteemed Mrs.
Ge was like when she faced Chen Hai.
How could they not realize that they had missed recognizing a true saint?
The young-looking Chen Hai was the one with real ability, an absolute master!
Thinking back on their previous rude behavior toward Sun Jinzhong and Chen Hai, they looked at each other and opened their mouths, but for a moment, were at a loss for words.
Ge has already left, there’s nothing more to see.
Chen Hai patted Sun Jinzhong’s shoulder, smiling as he called out to him.
Sun Jinzhong looked dumbfounded.
Although he wasn’t clear about what exactly had happened, the scene where Mrs.
Ge shouted “Immortal” and pleaded for her life in front of Chen Hai had similarly left him stunned.
“Right, right, right!
Cousin, let’s go, let’s head back!”
The pats on his shoulder from Chen Hai brought him back to his senses.
Previously, he had thought his cousin Chen Hai was quite capable, but now, his admiration for Chen Hai was nearly worshipful.
Whatever Chen Hai said, that was it.
Sun Jinzhong would definitely not object and followed closely behind, adding his agreement.
Seeing that Chen Hai and Sun Jinzhong were both standing up, seemingly ready to leave,
Zhang Xiu and Li Hanchu were absolutely frantic, “Chen…Master Chen, please wait!” Li Hanchu, weak and hardly able to talk, hurriedly stood up.
He quickly walked up close to Chen Hai and Sun Jinzhong, earnestly and sincerely tried to keep them from leaving.
“Uncle Hanchu, my cousin and I just came to watch the excitement,”
“It’s getting late, and my aunt is still waiting for us to come back for dinner.”
“You’re asking us to stay now, is there something you need?”
With a grin, Chen Hai playfully feigned ignorance in response.
“Master, it was my fault earlier, I underestimated you.
Please, have a great heart and don’t hold it against me!”
With a face full of embarrassment, Li Hanchu quickly apologized, smiling awkwardly.
“Master, here, have some tea first!” On the side, Zhang Xiu, deftly and swiftly, also hurriedly poured two cups of hot tea and handed them over to Chen Hai and Sun Jinzhong.
Chen Hai and Sun Jinzhong had been sitting in this house for half the day, but they hadn’t even had a sip of tea.
But now, knowing that Chen Hai truly had real abilities, Zhang Xiu and Li Hanchu, the couple, had made a complete 180-degree change in their attitude toward them.
“Both of you, I’m just a young lad, hardly a master!”
Chen Hai laughed modestly.
Previously, although he had remained amiable, the attitude of Li Hanchu and his wife toward him and Sun Jinzhong had indeed annoyed him.
Right now, he naturally had to hold his ground a bit, not willing to agree to whatever others said.