174: Chapter 174 Kneeling Standard Point

The leader had already knelt, so how could the remaining remnants of the three families, and the Azure Alliance members who had followed Situ Baichuan and were equally dumbfounded, dare to remain standing?

Suddenly, a series of dull thuds echoed across the beach as a vast, dark mass of people knelt down once more.

In an instant, apart from the Qi Yun Tribe, the entire golden beach was once again filled only with kneeling figures.

However, Situ Baichuan, kneeling there, looked left and right and suddenly felt something was off.

That's not right.

I'm kneeling, and they're all kneeling too...

Doesn't that make it seem like I'm on the same level as them?

Are they worthy?!

Situ Baichuan frowned, thinking this wouldn't do.

Although he was kneeling, he was kneeling to the Calamity Lord, showing reverence to a strong expert!

Why should these good-for-nothings maintain the same kneeling posture and height as him?

There must be a distinction! He needed to show the class difference! Even if they were all kneeling!

Thinking this, Situ Baichuan maintained his kneeling posture, but once again, he fiercely turned his head.

He growled in a more impatient and commanding tone at Jian Xue, Zhao Ming, and Brother Cheng, who were kneeling side-by-side behind him:

"You three! Lower your heads! Never be higher than me! Did you hear me?!"

"And you bunch of subordinates, get down lower! Yes, just like that! Even lower! Foreheads to the ground! Haven't you eaten?!"

Jian Xue, Zhao Ming, Brother Cheng: "???"

The trio's current mood could no longer be described as 'what the hell'; it was more like 'their souls had been repeatedly trampled by ten thousand alpaca-like creatures'.

The boss they paid to hire not only forced them to kneel, but now he was even dictating the height and standard of their kneeling posture?!

And 'never be higher than me'?! Are you kneeling with a sense of superiority, you bastard?!

But seeing Situ Baichuan's serious gaze and remembering the deterrent power of the Azure Alliance, the trio ultimately, humiliated, lowered their already bowed heads little by little according to Situ Baichuan's "instructions".

Until their foreheads almost touched the sand, their posture even more subservient than Situ Baichuan's.

Only then did Situ Baichuan nod in satisfaction, feeling that his status had been affirmed.

Then, he quickly adjusted his facial muscles, turned his head back, and faced Li.

The fierce and impatient expression on his face instantly vanished, replaced by a hint of fawning as he said:

"That Calamity, I merely heard you were here, so I specifically... er, came out to greet you!"

"These ignorant fellows have eyes but fail to recognize Mount Tai!"

"Do you think this handling is satisfactory to you?"

On the beach, besides the sound of the waves, there were only the silent shouts and complaints furiously spamming in countless people's minds:

Oh! My! God!

This speed of changing faces... simply incredible!

Fierce as a Yama King to others, yet timid as a lapdog here!

And "greet"? Your five-limbed prostration, forcing your employers to kneel with you "greeting" ceremony, is truly brilliant, you bastard!

Li let out a series of questioning hums.

Too many people feared her. Ever since she acquired the name "Calamity," she had seen countless faces and postures twisted by fear.

How could she possibly remember the appearance of an ant?

Li no longer looked at Situ Baichuan, who was kneeling on the ground.

Her gaze calmly turned to Qi Yun, and then she took a step.

The moment Li moved her foot, Situ Baichuan, kneeling on the ground, also began to adjust the angle of his kneeling posture in perfect synchronicity!

In Situ Baichuan's values, he would only kneel before absolute powerhouses in his entire life.

And in his limited life and understanding, "Calamity" was the only existence he had ever seen that fit the definition of an absolute powerhouse and left him with an unforgettable fear that would last forever.

Therefore, kneeling before her, he was willing, even feeling it was natural.

Wait...

Calamity Lord is standing next to that pretty boy...

Then if I kneel like this, facing both of them directly...

Doesn't that mean I'm simultaneously bowing to two people???

This thought made Situ Baichuan feel as if he had swallowed a fly.

Kneeling to the Calamity Lord, he accepted. But why that pretty boy next to her??

What annoyed him even more was catching a glimpse of the One-eyed Woman, whom Qi Yun had previously used as a seat, out of the corner of his eye.

Damn it!

This woman is crawling!

Doesn't this make it seem like... her status is higher than mine?

If it weren't for the Calamity being next to that One-eyed Woman.

He would have rushed over and stomped the One-eyed Woman's head into the sand!

Just then, Li said to Qi Yun:

"How is it? Are you happy with this handling?"

"Boom—!!!"

Situ Baichuan was so shocked by this sentence that his soul almost flew out of his body.

Happy?!

The Calamity Lord is asking for someone else's opinion?!

Asking that pretty boy... if he's happy???

And! Most importantly! The Calamity Lord didn't use the term "ant"!

She used "you"! As an equal!

In Situ Baichuan's understanding, "Calamity" Li would not ask for anyone else's opinion.

Her will was law.

Her decisions required no comment from any ant.

But now she not only asked, but she used a gentle tone?!

Who exactly is this man?!

How strong must he be?!

He felt that his previous awkward thoughts about "kneeling to two people" were utterly ridiculous!

To be able to stand by the Calamity Lord's side and be treated like this, wasn't it only right for him to kneel to him?! No, it was an honor!

Immediately after, a scene that made his eyes almost pop out occurred.

He saw Qi Yun extend his right hand and gently wrap it around Li's slender waist.

He pulled Li closer to himself and said:

"Mm, leave the rest to me."

As his voice fell, he even lightly patted Li's side, his actions intimate and natural.

"!!!"

Situ Baichuan felt his breathing completely stop!

The expression on his face was no longer shock, but a terrifying awe as if witnessing a miracle!

He put his arm around the Calamity Lord's waist?!

He even patted her?!

And!!!

The Calamity Lord actually didn't refuse?!

She didn't blast him away?! She didn't kill him with her gaze?! She didn't turn him into dust?!

She just let him embrace her like that?!

Crazy! This world is absolutely crazy!

This man, you bastard...

What kind of monster are youuuuuuu!!!

Qi Yun now stood up, but the One-eyed Woman still maintained her crawling posture.

The One-eyed Woman had lost all will to resist.

What a joke, with someone who could make even the Azure Alliance kneel, if she still resisted, wouldn't she be out of her mind?

Qi Yun looked at Situ Baichuan; he could feel a hint of admiration in Situ Baichuan's gaze towards him.

"Take your people and leave. And do not reveal any information about us."

"Yes, yes."

Upon hearing that he could leave, Situ Baichuan was overjoyed. He turned around while still kneeling and motioned for his subordinates to depart, doing so in a kneeling manner.

Qi Yun looked at Jian Xue and the others, who were still kneeling, and coldly smiled.

He wouldn't let a single one of these experience packs go.