"You're right," Lu Zhan said indifferently. "My cousin is still waiting for me to come home, so I can't die."
Shen Congrong thought his words had moved Lu Zhan. He relaxed and continued his persuasion, "So, why bother throwing your life away for the Dog Emperor? Just let me go. Once this is over, I'll make you an Alien King and grant you supreme glory. Even if you wanted to split the world with me, it wouldn't be out of the... AHH!"
Before he could finish, he let out a sudden, bloodcurdling scream. He looked down to see a dagger plunged into his side. Bright red blood trickled down the hem of his robe and dripped onto the ground.
His face drained of color from the pain, and he glared furiously at Lu Zhan.
Lu Zhan pulled out the dagger and said unhurriedly, "I have to get back to my cousin, so don't waste my time. Have your men withdraw from the hunting ground immediately. Otherwise, next time, this dagger might find its way into Commander Shen's head."
