Chapter 161: Carrot and Stick (Patreon)

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Deng Feng cursed for a good ten minutes.

He accused Yang Haoran of abusing his authority, violating Yin Division's rules, and being unworthy of being a Night Watch.

He said Yang Haoran recklessly endangered the lives of the living, displaying unparalleled audacity.

He criticized Yang Haoran for being narrow-minded, a mere Underworld Envoy stooping to quarrel with an ordinary person.

He continued, saying Yang Haoran lacked the qualities of a man, even unable to handle a woman properly.

Yang Haoran remained silent, standing still as Deng Feng berated him relentlessly.

After patiently enduring the scolding for ten minutes, Deng Feng finally let out a curse and then sat down in a huff.

Yang Haoran understood that Deng Feng had vented out his frustration and now needed to cool down to return to normalcy.

It's essential to find a release for pent-up anger; otherwise, it could lead to extreme consequences when it finally erupts.

If Deng Feng didn't release his anger now, it would only grow stronger over time. And if he encountered Wang Qing again in such a state, he might even resort to killing him without hesitation.

After a few more minutes, Deng Feng's mood improved considerably. He turned his gaze towards Yang Haoran, furrowing his brows as he spoke, "Look up."

Yang Haoran obeyed, forcing a smile onto his face, which appeared unnatural and strained.

Though Deng Feng's expression remained stern, it was notably softer compared to before.

"Though you're just a newcomer, I've noticed the contributions you've made to Yin Division during this time. Two months, two Half-Step Evil Spirits. That's a commendable achievement not many Night Watches can boast. In this regard, I must admit you've been diligent and outstanding."

First, a harsh reprimand, then some praise and appreciation. Carrot and stick, the usual tactic employed by managers.

Yang Haoran smiled humbly, quickly responding, "It's all thanks to the guidance of the divine envoy, truly miraculous guidance indeed!"

Even as he said this, Yang Haoran felt disgusted with himself.

"Hmph, I haven't guided you in anything. No need to flatter me; I'm not buying it."

Though Deng Feng said this, his expression had visibly softened. Yang Haoran noticed this and inwardly smirked, making his own smile appear even more subservient.

"You're showing some conscience, remember the favor this divine envoy has bestowed upon you. Unlike some ungrateful folks who, once nurtured, grow wings and fly away!"

Yang Haoran smiled but remained silent. He knew exactly whom Deng Feng was referring to besides Xu Meijing.

"Do you know who I'm referring to as ungrateful?"

Unexpectedly, Deng Feng asked this, causing Yang Haoran to pause for a moment before responding with a somewhat uncertain expression, "I've heard from other Night Watches before, so I have a bit of an idea. Is it Xu Meijing?"

Yang Haoran's mind was clear; how could he not know whom Deng Feng meant by "ungrateful"? However, he remained cautious around Deng Feng, never revealing his true thoughts.

"Hmph! Who else could it be? I went to great lengths to nurture her, only to be betrayed in the end. If it were you, wouldn't you feel betrayed?" Deng Feng said with a stern face.

Yang Haoran inwardly sneered. He might not know whether Deng Feng had truly nurtured Xu Meijing, but he knew Deng Feng had secrets regarding Xu Meijing's induction into the Night Watch. Xu Meijing had confided in him about it, so when Deng Feng spoke like this in front of him, he naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to believe it.

Although he didn't believe Deng Feng's words, he had to play along. Cooperation might bring some benefits in the future, especially since he was still under Deng Feng's command.

"If it were me, I'd definitely feel betrayed. So, divine envoy, you can rest assured that I, Yang Haoran, am not that kind of person. Besides, all the Night Watches know that Xu Meijing and I don't get along. I've long seen through her facade; she's not as innocent as she seems."

As Yang Haoran spoke, he felt bitter. If Xu Meijing heard his words, given her temper, she might tear him apart. However, for the sake of playing this game in front of Deng Feng, he had to put up with it.

Deng Feng didn't doubt Yang Haoran's words, mainly because of Yang Haoran's last statement.

Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing not getting along was not a secret; even this Burial Master was aware of it. After all, during the previous two Soul Qi infusions, the two of them nearly came to blows here.

"Your efforts haven't gone unnoticed. Keep up the good work, and there will definitely be benefits for you. Surpassing other Night Watches and becoming the top dog in Lecheng Night Watch is within your grasp. I hope you won't disappoint me."

With that, Deng Feng unexpectedly took out the box used for infusing Soul Qi into Night Watches.

Previously, Yang Haoran didn't know what was inside the box, but after Xu Meijing told him, he learned it contained a soul pill!

At this moment, seeing Deng Feng take out the box filled Yang Haoran with a hint of joy. This joy was genuine, not feigned, but Yang Haoran deliberately showed it to Deng Feng.

Deng Feng noticed the fleeting joy on Yang Haoran's face and grunted, while Yang Haoran intentionally smiled awkwardly.

"I don't want to dampen your enthusiasm, so I've decided to return the portion of pure Yin Qi you've retained. But I don't want a third party to know about this. If you boast about it in front of other Night Watches, not only will it displease me, but it will also provoke hostility from them. You're a smart person; I trust you won't do something foolish like that," Deng Feng said solemnly.

"Of course, divine envoy, rest assured. I won't engage in such harmful behavior. I promise," Yang Haoran said with a smile, his expression betraying a restrained excitement.

This excitement was indeed feigned by Yang Haoran. While Deng Feng's decision did make him happy, it didn't warrant this level of excitement.

"It's good that you understand."

Deng Feng spoke solemnly before waving his hand, extracting a stream of pure Yin Qi from the box and infusing it into Yang Haoran's body.

Feeling the influx of pure Yin Qi, Yang Haoran sensed a significant increase in his Yin spirit power. With the pure Yin Qi he had received over the past two months, coupled with the Soul Qi infusion earlier, he probably had more pure Yin Qi than any other Night Watch received in a year.

"I'll handle the Wang Qing matter for you, but I hope such incidents won't occur again. If they do, I'll have to clean house according to regulations. Now, you may leave."

Deng Feng waved his hand, causing the box to disappear from sight. At the same time, he issued Yang Haoran an order to leave.

Usually, Deng Feng would leave first, followed by the Night Watches, but this time was different. Today, he seemed to want to stay here alone for a while longer.

Feeling good about himself, Yang Haoran not only received a sufficient amount of pure Yin Qi but also resolved the Wang Qing issue. The burden on his heart was lifted. When Deng Feng ordered him to leave, he didn't hesitate at all. After respectfully bowing, he prepared to leave.

However, at that moment, Yang Haoran suddenly remembered something he felt necessary to tell Deng Feng.

Seeing Yang Haoran didn't leave immediately, Deng Feng furrowed his brows and asked, "What's the matter? Do you have something else to say?"

"Divine envoy, do you know that there's a spirit master in Lecheng?" Yang Haoran asked.

"A spirit master in Lecheng!" Deng Feng's expression changed instantly, and his emotions suddenly became excited.

Yang Haoran didn't expect Deng Feng's reaction to be so strong, but he remained calm and replied, "During the process of subduing the skin ghost, which is the Half-Step Evil Spirit I handed over this time, a spirit master appeared. He tried to tempt the Half-Step Evil Spirit into making a contract with him, but I killed him."

"Where is his body? No, I mean, where is his soul?" Deng Feng asked eagerly.

"I forcibly extracted his soul and kept it inside the soul gathering bead I gave to you," Yang Haoran answered.

Beside Deng Feng, there were many soul gathering beads, all handed over by the Night Watch this time. Among them, the one with the most souls was the one belonging to Yang Haoran.

Upon hearing Yang Haoran's words, Deng Feng quickly waved his hand, causing the soul gathering bead that belonged to Yang Haoran to float up into the air before him.

"Get his soul out for me immediately!"

Deng Feng's excitement naturally made Yang Haoran suspicious, but he didn't show it or hesitate. With a wave of his hand, he extracted Du Xiao's soul from the soul gathering bead.

The moment Du Xiao's soul was extracted, it turned into a mass of Yin Qi, attempting to escape.

Having spent seven days in the soul gathering bead, Du Xiao's soul had already awakened from its slumber. However, Yang Haoran hadn't paid any attention to it because he was busy drawing talismans. It was only when Du Xiao tried to escape that he suddenly remembered.

But how could Yang Haoran let Du Xiao escape? Before he could act, Deng Feng snorted!

With that snort, the space around the hall shook, and chains as thick as arms appeared out of thin air, securely binding Du Xiao's soul!

"You dare to try to escape in front of me? You're overestimating yourself. If you can escape, I, Deng Feng, would call you father!"

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