Seized by the System Chapter 74: There Are Different Types of Death Penalty Too!

Chapter 74: There Are Different Types of Death Penalty Too!

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Fang Ning hovered in front of the System Jail for a while, his gaze never leaving the inside of the building. It took him a while to discover the mist-like monster, which was the Elite Nightmare Demon that the System had captured, was shrunk into a corner of the room, its previous imposing air all but gone.

Fang Ning then asked, “You said you could offer eternal youth and longevity, how can you do that?”

Hearing this, The Nightmare Demon’s heart leaped in joy! Humans really are humans! They could never resist the lure of eternal youth and longevity.

The Nightmare Demon then proceeded to explain a long list of steps for cultivation as well as a list of complex incantations.

A System Notification appeared then.

[The Elite Nightmare Demon has taught the System the Demonic Cultivation thod “Nightmare Life Leech”. The System has consud experience points to analyze the cultivation thod. Every ten people killed through their nightmares will slightly replenish one’s health. The first stage of this cultivation thod adds a day to one’s life. Once training starts, the Host will gradually lose themselves before fully morphing into the Nightmare Demon’s new host vessel. This cultivation thod severely clashes with the System’s current principles; the System has stopped learning it.]

Fang Ning felt a shudder run down his spine. They weren’t called demons for nothing; a simple thod like this was already way past his bottom line of cruelty.

The previous couple of abilities didn’t have such long notifications. All their notifications said were whether or not there was a clash and whether or not the System wanted to learn it.

This round, the System had analyzed the technique before learning it, which was a smart move. They both saw the results of cultivating this thod, and it was obvious that the technique had a lot of traps hidden within.

What a sly demon it was. No wonder it was so generous in sharing the thod; if Fang Ning had been lured in and had ignored his own limit, he would’ve walked right into the trap.

He imdiately realized that no demons could be trusted. All of what they said were laced with traps, they would never tell the truth.

Fang Ning shook his head and said, “Haha, you have to kill so many people just to replenish your life by a little. It’s no wonder you’re so black in color; obediently accept your execution and maybe reincarnate into a rock or sothing.”

Fang Ning had fully comprehended the true nature of demons. In their eyes, humans were nothing more than material; they would never see humans as equals. It was no surprise that its indicator on the System Map was dark red with a hint of black. What an apt indicator indeed.

After hearing what Fang Ning had said, the Nightmare Demon was confused. ‘What does black an? Is he accusing of having a black heart because I’m leeching the lives of the people I kill? Aren’t there a lot of humans that are doing the sa? Isn’t it normal to sacrifice an ordinary person’s life in exchange for one’s own longevity? Why does he speak about it like it’s an impossible feat after I’ve been put into this shabby excuse of a jail cell?’

It had used this thod to corrupt a lot of people into becoming its vessel. That was all before it t Zheng Dao, however. Zheng Dao had faked the collapse of his heart and soul, so after he beca its vessel, it was all made clear to him. Few could trigger its murderous intent like Zheng Dao could, since it rarely had a chance to actually hurt anybody.

Which was why its hunger had made it desperate; when the chance to consu the life force of 30 people at once ca, it was too good to pass up. Its greed, however, would land it in the jail instead.

It never thought that a simple warden would be able to see through the thod, since the traps usually appeared after cultivation of the thod was done.

This warden seed to possess but a bit of experience in cultivation. He was put here to watch the jail, so he couldn’t possibly see through his ploy. Could he be so kind of benevolent genius?

The demon laughed dryly, “Haha, why aren’t you catching up with the tis? You’ll regret this once you get older.”

Fang Ning no longer wanted to waste his ti with this demon anymore; it’s not like the demon knew that Fang Ning had seen through his whole plan anyway. It would be safer to just obediently depend on the System’s cultivation of longevity since this fellow couldn’t be trusted at all.

He secretly called for the System.

Fang Ning then said, “Can you soundproof the jail?”

“Sure.”

It seed that the System was also on alert about this scheming demon because as soon as Fang Ning made the request, no sounds ca from the System Jail anymore.

Now that that was settled, he could finally enjoy so peace and quiet and focus on playing his “Blood & Mount”. He had half a year of suffering ahead of him, so he had to balance work and play. Longevity or whatever would be better under the managent of Sir System…

At the sa ti, the people outside finally slowly regained their bearings after the strong storm. As they regained themselves, glances were shared.

A brief mont later, sobody asked, “Was that demon swallowed by the dragon?”

“From the looks of things, most probably.”

“Did it die then? Why are we still here?”

Fang Ning heard what was being said as he played his ga, which caused a thought to pop into his head. ‘These were all normal folks. Although probably half a day has passed in the real world, but they would still have aged half a year. They were different from . There’s nothing in here, too. I think it would be best if they left here as soon as possible, there’s no need to waste anyone’s lifespan.’

Fang Ning then said, “Unmute the jail cell.”

The System answered, “Why? Are you regretting your decision? Are you planning on going back to it to learn the thod to longevity? That won’t do.”

“I’ll be stupid to do that. But I want the demon to let all these people go, I believe you can do it.”

“We can’t leave even if they do, you know that right? Are you sure you can last half a year in here all alone?”

“As long as you let ga for a few hours every day, I’ll be fine. Besides, I’ve downloaded a few complete novels as entertainnt too. I don’t want to trouble others into suffering with .”

The System was not only unwilling to fulfill Fang Ning’s request, it even retaliated with a statent of its own, “Oh, no wonder I always heard fighting noises every ti I was training. I was wondering how you could play without an Internet connection too. Turns out you downloaded a lot of singleplayers. I think I’ll have to cut off the electricity as well, so that you can focus completely.”

Fang Ning never thought that his kindness would instead remind the System to pressure him more; he was at a loss for words. “I won’t be able to last half a year cultivating without Internet or electricity. That’s impossible.”

They were about to clash head-on. Finally, Fang Ning gave in, as he was no match for the System, “I can accept not having electricity while I’m in cultivation. But after I’m done, you have to stop controlling what I want to do. Can you let them go now?”

“If you say so. Just don’t regret it.”

“What do I have to regret? Besides, will that demon listen to you? It knows it’ll die no matter what, so why should it follow your orders?”

“If it doesn’t do as I say, I’ll teach it that the death penalty has different forms to itself. One of those types is the perishing of its body and soul.”

…

At the sa ti in the Sky Gardens, Hai Lan imdiately reported to a higher official of the Truth Departnt after interrogating Zheng Dao.

Hai Lan first reported, “Yes, 29 of 30 personnel have gone missing. That includes a receptionist and the newly-appointed instructor, Xu Weihua.”

The official asked, “What? How long have they been gone?”

“Not more than ten minutes.”

“Your reactions to the matter are quick. We must imdiately call an ergency eting to discuss a plan.”

“There’s no need for that… Think of how to deal with the aftermath instead.”

“What exactly is the situation?”

“After interrogating the demon’s vessel, we found out a questionable piece of information. The people were sucked into an empty alternate space, and the ti there runs differently compared to this world. Ten minutes here is equivalent to a month in there. I believe most of the people in there might have already starved to death.”

“Elder Xu’s son is in there. That won’t do, we must contact him imdiately.”

“Please hold on that for a mont… The information cannot be guaranteed yet. Maybe the vessel is still under the demon’s spell, and has the flow of ti of both places mixed up.”

As Zheng Dao listened to the woman’s analysis of the situation, he couldn’t help but be amazed at how she critically analyzed the whole thing up the possibility of him still being under the demon’s spell. It could be possible that the demon had purposely ssed up the ti differences between the two realms, since that would make it easier for him to be controlled by the demon. Once he was confused, he would be inhibited by fear, thus making it easier for him to slip into the demon’s grasp.

After she finished speaking, Hai Lan’s face fell imdiately. A death toll of 30 was still a very large number, despite the fact that they were just a subordinate college of the Truth Departnt.

She ntally started preparing to write an investigative report before she could pack up and return ho.

Although she had already prepared herself for a lot of work, her personal walkie-talkie buzzed to life not long afterward.

Hai Lan ordered, “Speak.”

The personnel answered, “Our monitors have just showed us that everybody has just returned safely. All are accounted for.”

Hai Lan felt her heart leap in joy, she wouldn’t have to write that investigative report anymore. “Imdiately gather them and do body-checks before interrogating them separately.”

Having overheard everything, Zheng Dao’s face was one of confusion since he could still feel the presence of the demon that had possessed his body. What was happening? Did it suddenly experience a change of heart and decide to let everyone go?

…

After returning to his room, Old Man Zhao wanted to check on Fang Ning imdiately. Before he could, however, a knock resounded on his door.

He opened the door to be greeted by Fatso Liu.

President Zhao then said, “I just wanted to check on you too. Seems like you thought the sa thing. Co, let’s go check on Xiao Fang first.”

Hearing this, Fatso Liu expressed his joy, “That’s great. I ca to call on you and Xiao Fang actually, I wanted to invite you both to so place for a grand al. We’ve only been eating ham and instant noodles these past couple of days, anything better had to be given to the weaker ones in the group, so we’ve been suffering. I don’t mind the taste of the food; I just want to eat to my heart’s content.”

President Zhao was speechless, “Being able to eat was good enough! You pig, starving for two days would be good for you!”

However, Fatso Liu’s wish to eat to his heart’s content was soon shattered. As soon as they opened Fang Ning’s room door, they saw “Fang Ning” slowly climb up from his head before a bunch of people in black appeared in the middle of the room…