I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense-Chapter 1170 - 1171 The Deceptive Beichen Feng
Chapter 1170: Chapter 1171: The Deceptive Beichen Feng
Chapter 1170: Chapter 1171: The Deceptive Beichen Feng
“Buzz!”
It was just an instant when the System activated its power, and Li Xiaobai instantly became alert, detaching himself from the artistic conception within the scroll. This was his second time experiencing the essence within Beichen Feng’s calligraphy paintings. Last time the situation occurred with the couplet outside the thatched hut, revealing an image of Beichen Feng taking an unconventional path, ultimately leaving nothing but the sentiment that deviating from the norm is monstrous in the natural world.
But this time, the scroll depicted a complete story, with two children arguing about when the sun is nearer or farther. Although the System pulled him back immediately, the tender sound of the children’s debate still lingered in his ears, refusing to dissipate for a long time.
Reaching up to touch his forehead, he was unexpectedly covered in beads of sweat.
“You are quite perceptive, or rather, you have the wisdom roots. You must know that not everyone viewing my paintings can derive such insights, immersing themselves in that artistic conception.”
“It’s just a pity that the time was too short. If you could have stayed in the scroll a little longer, you might have discovered even more interesting things.”
Beichen Feng’s lukewarm raspy voice came through, his words filled with appreciation for Li Xiaobai, who could always perceive the true meaning of his paintings. Indeed, he regarded him as a cultivator with great potential.
“Thank you, Helmsman, for bestowing the painting.”
Li Xiaobai efficiently rolled up the scroll hanging on the wall. Given that the person had voluntarily offered up such a treasure, how could he refuse it?
His eyes darted around, scanning the room which was now completely empty, feeling a bit disappointed that there were no other valuable ink treasures. He thought, feeling that someone as talented as this big shot should really have more paintings in the house to cultivate the guests’ sentiments.
“Stop looking, that’s the only one. I hope you will consider the words I said earlier thoroughly after returning to the sect.”
Beichen Feng spoke as if eyes had grown on his back.
“Cough cough, in that case, the junior shall take his leave now!”
Li Xiaobai, feeling a bit awkward after having his thoughts exposed, scratched his head and pushed open the door to leave. He was puzzled why Beichen Feng, wanting him to join the Blood Demon Sect, did not say more and just let him go so easily. It all seemed a bit too simple.
Outside, Edward had not left and was still standing by the door waiting quietly. Seeing Li Xiaobai step out, he greeted him with a smile.
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“Young Master, have you successfully negotiated?”
“All set. Your Helmsman is a pretty decent person; I’ll look for him if there’s any trouble in the future.”
Li Xiaobai responded cheerfully.
“That’s natural, from now on this place is like your home, Young Master, you can come whenever you want.”
Edward spoke cheerfully. The two chatted as they walked, and knowing the whereabouts of the abducted child, a huge weight lifted off Li Xiaobai’s heart.
As they walked, the dried leaves on the ground gradually turned back to lush green.
The leaves half green and half dried yellow, Li Xiaobai found it quite peculiar and couldn’t help but ask again: “Does this also represent the Helmsman’s mood?”
Edward, not surprised by anything, replied: “Partly cloudy turning clear.”
“And just before?”
“Light rain turning overcast.”
Li Xiaobai: “…”
…
Having left the Secret Realm, Li Xiaobai summoned his golden chariot, transforming into a streak of light speeding toward the Sword Sect.
Reflecting on the events at the Demon Sect headquarters along the way, the more he thought about it, the more something seemed off. There was no reason for Beichen Feng just to let him go like that, and even gifted him a painting scroll. What did it mean?
Does it imply that he’s absolutely certain that Li Xiaobai would go to the Blood Demon Sect?
A quarter of an hour later.
Li Xiaobai returned to the Second Peak of the Sword Sect, and the first thing he did was to have Steward Xu Yuan notify Yitilou and Yan Zuzi for a small gathering in the Peak Master’s hall.
“Brother Li, you’ve come just a little too late. Just now, Senior Wu from the Enforcement Team delivered a letter to the two seniors, and after that, they departed in a hurry. Before leaving, they left a note for you.”
This is what Xu Yuan reported to Li Xiaobai, handing him the note.
The note was written unevenly: “Pressed by urgent matters, we must leave first. The issue of the kidnapped baby is well handled by Xiao Lao Di, until we meet again!”
“This…”
Li Xiaobai’s pupils constricted, shocked that Senior Wu’s hurried departure was actually just to deliver a letter to the two elders?
“And where is Senior Wu, where is she?”
“This… she also left and didn’t say where…”
Xu Yuan carefully said.
“I, damn it…”
Li Xiaobai cursed inwardly, cursing Beichen Feng and his deceitful tricks, pretending to be kind but then secretly having Senior Wu dispatch Yitilou and Yan Zuzi away while he attended the meeting at headquarters. Now, with both Saint Realm figures gone without a trace, how was he supposed to steal back the baby?
No wonder Beichen Feng wasn’t worried at all; he just sent him back so casually. It was all because of this.
A single letter had caused the two to leave the Sword Sect. If there hadn’t been any other experts in the sect, they would not have left so abruptly, but unfortunately, they had seen the old beggar once possessing a massive amount of Immortal Yuan Power, believing that there was a Saint Realm expert enough to handle everything, and thus left with peace of mind.
Unbeknownst to them, the old beggar’s strength was merely a facade; his internal power had long since ebbed away, and aside from Ying Diao, a Half-step Human Immortal Realm expert, there were no other notable forces left in the sect.
So, he really needs to make a trip to the Blood Demon Sect now?
“Brother Li, should I send someone to search and invite the two seniors back?”
Xu Yuan asked.
“No need, they are Saint Realm experts, not someone you all can find easily.”
Li Xiaobai waved his hand, dismissing Xu Yuan, and strode angrily towards the Peak Master’s separate manor built specifically for him. One hundred children were playing and frolicing in the courtyard, and as the king of the children, the baby’s kidnapping annoyed them, yet they felt a bit relieved, as no one could oppress them now.
In the yard, various weapons and talismans were displayed, and the sounds of scriptures were subtly audible, all of which were unique Cultivation Techniques that the children had comprehended on their own. Over time, this comprehension deepened.
Fu Tiantian, with a small wooden box on his back, sat to one side, holding his chubby cheeks in his hands, staring blankly as he watched the children making a ruckus. Bursting with excitement upon seeing Li Xiaobai, he called out.
“Master!”
“Don’t worry about anything, I know where the baby is, and I will go to the Southern Continent in a few days to retrieve him.”
Li Xiaobai waved his hand, comforting Fu Tiantian as he spoke slowly.
“Disciple will go too!”
Fu Tiantian said.
“The journey is perilous; we will discuss it later. Where is your master mother, is she inside?”
Li Xiaobai asked.
“She’s inside, just brought by Steward Xu Yuan a moment ago.”
Fu Tiantian pointed towards the inner chamber.
Li Xiaobai: “I’ll go see your master mother first; you go call your Third Uncle over for a chat.”
