I Don't Agree to the Terms

But the other party didn't even know about the debt, let alone Gu Shanhai, the creditor.

"In the process of making things difficult for him, ensure his life is protected; don't torture him to death along the way," Gu Shanhai thought of a multitude of data in his mind and began to calculate.

He then interfered little by little with the Divine Contract.

Now he is no longer the hollow shell he was when he first became an Abnormal God. With his current mastery of Sky Sea fate and the capabilities of the Spirit Plant, he did not dare say he could interfere too much, but it was enough to complete his mission.

"This life is really comfortable," Gu Shanhai was somewhat envious of Cai Jian's comfortable daily routine.

With a mansion three rooms deep, and many servants and maids, his meals weren't exactly exotic delicacies, but they were luxurious enough.

"I'm so busy, and you're living such a comfortable life, I'm very displeased, especially since you still owe me a debt."

Gu Shanhai expressed great envy, so the original gradual plan was vetoed by him, directly aiming to agonize his will.

"Directly finding someone to cuckold him seems not to work, he has no wife."

As for playing with women at the brothel? That couldn't be considered cuckolding, at most they were just fellow travelers.

So, to truly agonize his soul, it was necessary to cause him psychological trauma.

...

After the maids were dressed, Cai Jian thought about what he had to do today.

But suddenly, he felt a sudden chill down his back, as if something had been drawn out, leaving him puzzled.

After checking his body and finding no serious issues, he decided not to dwell on it.

"This illusion is so strange," Cai Jian certainly didn't think it was anything serious. Illusions occur, it wasn't something new.

Finding no problems, he got up and left. Once outside the mansion, Cai Jian saw the marketplace was bustling and quite lively.

"What's going on? What's going on?" he grabbed an acquaintance and hurriedly asked. After all, he was free, so casually inquired.

"Mr. Cai, hurry, the Navy branch has caught a Pirate Group, they're going to execute them at the marketplace, just in time to join the crowd," the person was surprised but then recognized Cai Jian and stopped to chat.

Cai Jian was wealthy, so he had many fair-weather friends; this person was one of them.

"I see," Cai Jian was instinctively repelled by the idea, having also been a pirate before reforming, and felt uneasy about watching such an event.

"Yes, they're called the Barbaric Bull Pirate Group. The chief looks like a bull, it must be a sight to see the beheading. Mr. Cai, want to get a good spot together?" The person didn't notice Cai Jian's change in emotion and invited him to join the spectacle.

For ordinary people, it was a cause for excitement, given that they had all been harassed by pirates to some extent.

Initially, Cai Jian did not want to go, but upon hearing that it was his old rival, Barbaric Bull Zhang Tie, he couldn't miss the chance to see him off and to thoroughly enjoy the show.

"Let's go, let's go, let's go together," Cai Jian also showed a smile; his expression became enthusiastic.

The man took out a steamed bun from his pocket and handed it to Cai Jian, who discreetly accepted it.

He of course knew the purpose of the steamed bun; it was for human blood, commonly known as a human blood steamed bun.

Rumors said that if one consumed a steamed bun dipped in the blood of Transcendents, it could extend one's lifespan or even grant the consumer the Transcendent's abilities.

Of course, these were just rumors, with no such effects, but Cai Jian went along with it to avoid standing out. Moreover, tasting Zhang Tie's fresh blood was a form of revenge.

He no longer lived the life of a pirate, naturally letting go of past grievances, but Zhang Tie was simply too unlucky, getting caught by the Navy and giving Cai Jian such a perfect opportunity.

Unfortunately, he was not able to do the deed himself; otherwise, it might have been even more satisfying.

The two of them quickly arrived at the execution ground in Caishikou. He stood quite far back, afraid of being recognized.

"Everyone's here, all neatly assembled." Cai Jian looked at the members of the Barbaric Bull Pirate Group kneeling on the ground, waiting for death. Those with names and reputations were all present, and those he didn't recognize were likely sailors or gunners from the ship.

"Don't know which figure from the Navy managed to capture them alive, but I guess it's Zhang Tie's bad luck to be caught and used as an example."

Cai Jian knew that under normal circumstances, the Navy hardly ever captures pirates alive; they typically just execute them on the spot, unless they surrender quickly enough.

Of course, those who surrender would not be executed; only those who are captured alive and continue to resist would be.

"Noon has come; carry out the execution!" The executioner looked at his watch and then issued the order directly.

Yes, checking the time by watch, not relying on the sun, was much more accurate than judging by experience.

Upon hearing this, Cai Jian felt even more delighted at their misfortune, but suddenly, he noticed Zhang Tie's gaze seemed to be on him.

This made his heart skip a beat; he hoped nothing was amiss.

If Zhang Tie was indeed looking at him, it meant he had been recognized.

The thing you fear most is often what happens.

"I want to accuse someone. I've seen the leader of the Dark Demon Pirate Group, Dark Demon Cai Jian!" Zhang Tie did not hesitate to shout out, intending to earn a reprieve by trading this information for his life.

At that moment, Cai Jian felt a chill throughout his body, his expression rigid with disbelief. It was impossible; he was so far away, buried in the crowd, yet the other side managed to spot him, which made no sense at all.

Many Navy officers, upon hearing this, acted immediately, locating Cai Jian by following Zhang Tie's gaze, making it impossible for him to escape.

"Sir, please come with us." A few Navy officers surrounded him, the leader speaking with a tone of scrutiny.

"I... I'm not a pirate, nor am I the leader of that so-called Dark Demon Pirate Group." Cai Jian stammered, quickly trying to explain, "He's slandering me, making false accusations."

"No worries, he's about to die anyway. As long as you are innocent, whatever he says can't affect you," the officer said, completely disregarding Cai Jian's words.

"He is Cai Jian. His Spirit Weapon is a dagger poisoned with a dark toxin. If you don't believe it, just have him show it and you'll see," Zhang Tie said, laughing maniacally.

A chance for survival had just been delivered to him. As long as Cai Jian, the unlucky guy, took his place, even if Zhang Tie was detained in a Navy branch for life, it would be manageable.

"You wouldn't mind showing us your Spirit Weapon for a look, would you?" The Navy officers' expressions grew more hostile. If this were true, it would mean the pirate had been brazenly infiltrating their ranks, even daring to openly watch an execution; he clearly had no respect for the Navy or the Island Alliance.

"I... I didn't bring it, left it at home," Cai Jian came up with a poor excuse.

"We can accompany you home to retrieve it," said the lead Navy officer calmly, finding Cai Jian's excuse utterly pathetic.

Before Cai Jian could speak, the Navy officer gave a signal to the execution platform behind them. The executioner immediately understood and shouted a command.

Then, one by one, the heads of the pirates were chopped off, including that of Barbaric Bull Zhang Tie who was still dreaming of offsetting his crimes. Unfortunately for him, no such option existed.

Cai Jian knew this was a warning from the officer: keep quiet and if you're not really a pirate, this matter would be dropped.

But if you are a pirate, that's a different story.

"Okay, this way please." Cai Jian forced a strained smile. If he dared to refuse, he would likely be taken straight to the execution ground.

To the Navy, there was no need for an investigation or proof. With his guilty appearance and the audacity to refuse, he had to be hiding something.

'Damn it, I need to find a way to escape with my life!' thought Cai Jian, his mind in utter panic.