Chapter 835


    The red–robed messenger stared at Lawrence inplete shock.


    Just a few days ago, Lawrence had been in a deepa as he was still under the influence of the


    spiritual beetle’s power.


    However, Lawrence had now awakened, his vitality had now been restored, and his eyes shimmering


    with newfound vigor.


    Most importantly, Lawrence’s eyes now held profound wisdom, a stark departure from his previous


    state.


    Moreover, he could sense the pulsating energy of the spiritual beetle within Lawrence’s mind!


    That’s right, I have acquired a mysterious power, Lawrence answered honestly.


    The red–robed messenger trembled upon hearing this, his eyes turning colder as his anger quickly


    escted.


    He had dedicated many years to cultivating the spiritual beetles, only to have Lawrence snatch away


    the fruits of hisbor. This left him seething with fury, feeling manipted and deeply frustrated!


    A murderous intent shed in his eyes as he locked his gaze on Lawrence. He roared, “Very well, since


    that’s the case, I will remove your head and seize your brain!”


    With those words, he materialized in front of Lawrence and the others in a series of agile movements,


    his speed akin to that of a phantom. Swiftly, he sped Lawrence by the neck, hoisting him effortlessly


    into the air like a helpless chicken.


    Landon’s expression twisted dramatically as he shouted, “Lawrence!”


    “Mr. Katz, stay pull” Lawrence cried out.


    Then, he urgently pleaded with the red–robed messenger, “I know how to extract the power of the


    spiritual beetle from my mind


    The red–robed messenger, who was originally consumed by wrath and eager to y Lawrence, was


    caught off guard by his words.


    He withdrew the vital energy in his palm, and he fixed his gaze upon Lawrence. “What did you just


    say?” he questioned curiously.


    “I know the method to extract the power of the spiritual beetle from my mind and return it to you,


    Lawrence hurriedly affirmed.


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    Enraged, the red–robed messenger tightened his grip on Lawrence’s throat, cursing in rage, “Kid, do


    you think you can deceive me so easily?”


    As he bore his fiery gaze at Lawrence, the red–robe messenger inwardly cried out, “Once the power of


    the spiritual beetle is assimted, it remains fused with the host forever. Extracting the absorbed power


    is an absurd and impossible idea!”


    Unyielding, Lawrence dered, “I am not deceiving you. I am speaking the truth.”


    Lawrence clutched the red–robed messenger’s hand, his face reddening as he strained to speak. He


    gasped. “To be honest, this ability is also a burden to me. As long as I possess this power, you will


    persist in pursuing me. Over the past few days, 1 have pondered how to restore this power to you so I


    can continue leading an ordinary life. And now, I have devised a genuine method that can do so.”


    Gasping for breath and unable to continue, he tapped the red–robed messenger’s arm repeatedly,


    conveying his choked state and inability to speak.


    After a brief moment of hesitation, the red–robed messenger finally released his grip on Lawrence’s


    throat.


    Copsing to the ground, Lawrence coughed heavily, greedily inhaling precious air.


    At that moment, each breath felt like a gift from heaven.


    The red–robed messenger stood tall, towering over Lawrence, and inquired, ‘Speak. What method do


    you propose?” The spiritual beetle had taken over two decades to cultivate, and the red–robed


    messenger was reluctant to let Lawrence absolve its power. He intended to seize the spiritual beetle’s


    energy if there was a chance to retrieve it.


    Lawrence took deep, calming breathis to restore hisposure before standing up. Facing the red–


    robed messenger, he spoke with unwavering resolve, “I have a method to extract the power, but I do


    have some conditions that I need you to


    agree to.”


    The red–robed messenger’s gaze chilled as he retorted, “I could kill you this instant. Do you dare


    impose conditions upon


    ine?”


    Lawrence’s voice resonated with conviction as he spoke, “Ending my life is inconsequential. But can


    you bear to watch all your painstaking efforts, cultivated over two decades, go to waste without ever


    retrieving the power of the spiritual beetle?” The red–robed messenger pondered for three seconds, his


    gaze intense. “Alright, what are your conditions?” he asked.


    Lawrence’s voice brimmed with confidence as heid out his n, ‘It is simple. Put away those flying


    cursed beetles outside Let the three of them leave, and I will stay here to teach you how to extract the


    power.”


    “Lawrence!” Landon and Yvonne cried out in protest. Their expressions turned grave, and their voices


    were filled with


    concer


    Tiana’s heart stirred with admiration as she wondered, “Is Lawrence willing to sacrifice himself just to


    save us?”


    “Mr. Katz, listen to me and do not speak. This is between me and this gentleman, Lawrence silenced


    Landon and the others as he threw them a meaningful nce


    Then, he turned to the red–robed messenger. “How about this condition?”


    The red–robed messenger sneered, his voiceced with skepticism. “Do you think I would believe such


    a feeble lie? Letting them go? So that they can seek help?”


    Unfazed, Lawrence asserted, “Believe it or not, it’s your choice. But remember, I will be here. It’s up to


    you whether to strike this deal.”


    The red–robed messenger challenged defiantly, ‘And what if I refuse?”


    Lawrence’s tone remained resolute as he responded, “Then you can kill all of us, but the power of the


    spiritual beetle will elude your grasp. You’ll be confined to the mortal realm for decades, unable to


    return to your homnd.”


    Surprise flickered in the red–robed messenger’s eyes as he asked, “You know about that ce?”


    Lawrena pointed to his own head, his voice filled with certainty. By absorbing with the power of the


    spiritual beetle, I’ve gained fragments of its memories. That ce is a true paradise, your homnd.


    Only there will you have absolute control. But if you kill me, you’ll be trapped in this world for thirty


    years junable to return.”


    The red–robed messenger locked his gaze on Lawrence, his expression conflicted.


    After a contemtive pause, the red–robed messenger made a firm decision and dered, “Fine, I


    agree to your conditions.”


    With a wave of his hand, the dark clouds dissipated, revealing a clear path above the Peace


    Restaurant.


    Turning to Landon and Yvonne, the red–robed messenger’s voice carried authority, “Get lost!”


    Tiana’s eyes lit up with relief as she swiftly left.


    The oppressive presence of the red–robed messenger had weighed heavily on her, but now she could


    finally escape its grip. However, Tiana halted after taking a few steps.


    Landon and Yvonne remained rooted to the spot, their unwavering determination evident.


    Tiana’s brows knitted in concern as she eximed, “You…”


    Landon’s voice resonated with conviction, “Lawrence, we are family. If we’re facing death, we’ll face it


    together. Our lives are intertwined!”


    Yvonne chimed in, undeterred by her fear, “That’s right, Lawrence. We are your elders. How can we


    abandon you in this perilous moment?”


    Tiana witnessed their unyielding unity in the face of danger and felt a pang of guilt for trying to leave.


    The red–robed messenger surveyed the scene, his voice dripping with cold menace, “I don’t care about


    your bonds, but you have ten seconds. Either disappear from my sight or face the consequences!”