Chapter 1004 Tit For Tat
The design of the wooden box was simple. It didn't look like it was made at a high price. Furthermore, the box was very light, and it didn't look like it was made of high-grade rosewood or sandalwood.
But in that moment, everyone was horrified by the voice that was coming out of the box, to the point where their heads went numb.
And Coby had a ghastly expression on his face.
Even though he was extremely intelligent and had a scheming mind, he was only good at playing with people's minds. However, he was not familiar with modern technology, and it could be said that he only knew a little about it.
In other words, although he understood everything, he overlooked things that he was unfamiliar with.
Moreover, he had been living on a secluded island for a long time, so nobody knew about his existence, not to mention that they would take advantage of technology to plot against him.
That was why he was so shocked when he realized he was being plotted by something like this.
Then, the voice carried on.
"Mr. Marsh, since you have no intention of cooperating properly, why don't we lay everything on the table?"
Hearing that, Coby gritted his teeth.
He turned his head and gave a look to Rowan.
As Rowan received the signal, he immediately picked up the box and opened it to check it carefully.
Coby was not familiar with modern technology, but Rowan, on the other hand, was very familiar with them.
Soon, he found something as small as a pinhole hidden in the opening of the box.
Then, he took it down and carefully studied it in his hand.
While he was researching, suddenly the other party let out a dry laugh.
"Don't look at it anymore. To be honest, I'm not afraid to tell you that this is a new pinhole camera developed by my friend. It is only five millimeters in diameter. Not only I can hear your voices, but I can also talk to you, and even see your faces."
As soon as the words came out, the expressions of the three people present changed.
Although Luca realized that he was being used, he was not angry at all.
Rowan flew into a rage from embarrassment and snapped. "Jara, how dare you to play tricks us? Do you want to die?"
Hearing that, Jara sneered. "You said that as though you'll treat us kindly if I didn't fool you."
"How dare you!"
For a moment, Rowan choked.
He didn't expect that he was still so sharp-tongued at this point.
After a moment of silence, Coby had calmed down.
After all, he was a monster who had lived for thousands of years, so ordinary people could not compare with him.
Staring at the black box that was incredibly small and dismissible, he blurted in a cold voice. "What do you want?"
"Give me Way Tree and I'll give you the real Jade of Heaven."
Upon hearing his condition, Coby sneered. "It turns out that you already knew about the secret of Way Tree. In this case, I am not afraid to tell you that I can't give it to you. Even if I give it to you, you won't be able to grow it. So you might as well forget about it."
On the other hand, Jara sounded calm and unhurried.
"Oh? If that's the case, then don't even think about having the Jade of Heaven. We can all perish together."
As soon as the words came out, Coby's anger, which had died down, was ignited again.
"Jara! Aren't you afraid that your most beloved woman will die because of this?"
"Yes. I am afraid." Jara answered without a second thought. "That's why I promised you to look for the jade pendant and to work under your control. But this is all based on the fact that you really want to cooperate with me. I have sacrificed so much to ensure that Emmeline can survive. Now, I found out that you have no intention to cooperate with me, and you are not planning to save her. Since we'll all be dead, why don't I choose a better way to die? At least, we will go to hell together, Coby. And we will not be lonely too."
When Coby heard his words, he clenched his fists so tightly that a creaking sound could be heard.
How could he not understand? It was obvious that Jara was threatening him.
Not only was he threatening him with the Jade of Heaven, but also his life.
Jara meant that if Emmeline couldn't survive, then he too would not want to live.
Since he did not want to live, naturally he would take Coby's life along with him.
By that time, everybody would stop playing and go to hell together.
Good, very good!
Good job, Jara!
It had been a long time since Coby had met such a strong opponent.
With the thought in mind, he suddenly felt abnormally pleasurable.
Perhaps it was because he had lived a lonely life for the last thousand years, and he didn't even know how many days had past. As he looked into the vast emptiness, he thought that death could be a relief.
If he died, there was no need to think about anything else.
No. He didn't need to cling on to the hope for Cara to come back.
But in the end, he was reluctant to give up.
He would never forget the words she said as she lay in his arms at her last moment.
She wanted Coby to live forever, remember her, miss her, and to live in guilt forever.
She hated him.
She hated him for destroying her country, killing her family, and destroying her empire.
In that era, she was the most beautiful Empress, but she failed to protect her country and her people. Not because she was invaded by enemies, but died in the hands of her High-Priest.
At the thought of that, Coby closed his eyes.
He clenched his fists tightly, and after a short while, he opened his eyes. But when he opened his eyes, emotions could no longer be found in his gaze, and they were crystal clear.
"Okay, I can give you the Way Tree, but you have to look for the remaining five pieces as part of the deal."
When Jara heard his words, he chuckled slightly.
"We'll talk about it after you bring it here."
After he said that, a vague sizzling sound coming out of the small pinhole camera as if Jara had already cut off the call.
Seeing that, Rowan slammed his palm on the table angrily.
"He is simply being unreasonable! He actually dares to threaten you? I'll send someone to take care of him right now!"
As he spoke, he got up and was about to rush out angrily.
But immediately, he was stopped by Coby.
"Stop right there."
At that moment, he didn't have any expression on his face as he had completely calmed down, exuding an aura of coldness.
Rowan held his footsteps and did not dare to take another step. But deep down, he was unwilling to give up. Hence, he could only look at Coby helplessly.
"Sir... "
"You don't have to worry about this."
Coby said quietly, then shouted. "Mr. Logan."
Right away, the old man who had just led Luca in pushed the door and came in.
He walked up to Coby and bowed slightly. "Sir."
Coby ordered, "Go to the ice lake and pick up a Way Tree for me. Package it nicely and bring it here."
Upon receiving the order, Mr. Logan was slightly stunned.
Subsequently, he raised head and looked at Coby in disbelief.
Way Tree, that was...
However, Coby's expression made him lose the courage to ask any questions. Consequently, he responded respectfully and left.
Seeing that, Luca was completely confused.
But he didn't dare to ask anything.
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