BXBX NOVEL Chapter 336: 337
Li Xiaobai felt that the affairs within the city were somewhat complex, as the City Lord of the Holy City had been sidelined, and moreover, his cultivation level was so low.
The situation seemed quite complicated.
“Then on what grounds did your father become the City Lord of the Holy City?”
Li Xiaobai asked.
“My father has always been stationed at the border, firstly because he had the necessary experience, and secondly because he had experts by his side. The Pudong Rooster that the big shot saw at the city gate, Song Que, was originally one of my father’s men. It’s precisely because of his help that my father was able to firmly hold the position of City Lord.”
“But during one battle, he inexplicably lost an arm and has been unable to recover since. My father and Senior Sky Blade never mention this matter. With the loss of Senior Sky Blade, the Holy City’s power of deterrence wasn’t as strong as before, and over time, the prestige of the City Lord of the Holy City has become increasingly low.”
Yang Huan continued to explain, which was also why she wanted to win over Li Xiaobai.
Now that the Holy City was declining, if they could win over a big shot to join them, perhaps her father’s influence could rise again.
“But Song Que used to be a peak warrior, right? Even with one arm less, his authority shouldn’t have completely diminished, so why did he end up guarding the gate?”
This was the question that puzzled Li Xiaobai the most.
Based on the slash from Song Que he had seen earlier, if the other party was serious, ordinary cultivators of the Great Crossing Realm would be far from his match.
“This involves the struggle between political factions. When the Holy City was powerful, it spoke unchallenged at the border. A few City Lords didn’t want to be controlled by others, so they joined forces to exert pressure, citing Senior Sky Blade’s old age and frail health, needing to recuperate, as reasons to transfer him out of the Holy City.”
“Senior Sky Blade was worried about my father’s safety, so he stayed at the city gate and never left. When the City Lords of the four cities saw that their goal had been achieved, they didn’t continue to drive him away.”
Yang Huan’s expression showed some anger, as Song Que was forced out by the City Lords.
These City Lords, for their own selfish interests, were willing to cripple a top warrior of the human race. Such actions were indeed despicable, but she was helpless. It was a game played by the powerful, far beyond her position to comment on recklessly.
“So that’s how it is. Every family has its own difficult scriptures to chant. It’s a pity to see a being like Sky Blade not on the battlefield.”
Li Xiaobai said, though he also felt somewhat relieved. If Sky Blade were on the battlefield, his Attribute Points as well as the nourishment from the Hellfire would definitely decrease.
“Yes, indeed. However, if you, great sir, are willing to help the Holy City rise again, this young lady is willing to work like an ox or a horse for you!”
Yang Huan said earnestly.
Li Xiaobai was speechless. What would he want you to work like an ox or a horse for? Your cultivation level hasn’t even reached the Nascent Soul Stage. Not to mention adding to my Attribute Points, even if burned, you wouldn’t provide much nourishment.
You’re purely a mascot-like existence.
“Hmm, no need. I will visit the Flesh Mountain Battlefield anyway. You just help me find out about Cangying.”
Li Xiaobai waved his hand as he spoke.
“Understood.”
Yang Huan’s face turned a bit red, feeling somewhat embarrassed. He was a genuine big shot. How could he take an interest in a junior like her?
Her heart felt somewhat relieved, but also a tinge of melancholy.
In the midst of their conversation, a soft rustling sound approached.
Li Xiaobai felt some movement in his arms and reached out to pull Ji Wuqing out.
“Giggle, lad, you actually dare to plot for wealth and murder!”
“Because of your flames, I have already died five times over, and today you must give me an explanation!”
Ji Wuqing’s eyes were ablaze, his expression one of deep resentment.
Adding to the number of times he died in the belly of the Sea Clan big shot, he had died a total of eight times now. And this was all in just a few short days; he had perished seven times consecutively, which was a bit too much for him to accept in a moment.
“Cough, cough, but it was you who told me beforehand to give you a wisp of flame, wasn’t it? I have given it to you, haven’t I?”
Li Xiaobai glanced at it, finding the situation somewhat amusing.
System panel:
[Pet: Pudong Rooster (Current Death Count: 8 times).]
Having died eight times, this darned chicken must have made some significant progress in strength.
“Cluck, cluck, boy, do you take me for a fool? I want to master that kind of black flame, not just endure its burning!”
Ji Wuqing was furious, and traces of black and purple flames leaked from the corners of his mouth, fiercely entwining towards Li Xiaobai.
[Attribute Points +1000…]
[Attribute Points +1000…]
Hiss!
This darned chicken had actually awakened the ability to breathe fire, and the added Attribute Points were quite a lot, with not shabby damage either!
He waved his hand to brush away the purple-black flames, instantly extinguishing them.
Li Xiaobai said with a chuckle, “Little chick, spray it one more time, let me see?”
“Cluck, cluck, you’re dreaming if you think you can deceive me out of my flame!”
Ji Wuqing calmed down and said disdainfully, he fluttered his wings and flew onto Yang Huan’s shoulder, deciding that from now on he must keep his distance from Li Xiaobai.
Otherwise, who knew when this guy might get upset and release the flame directly? The chicken couldn’t bear that kind of terrifying burning.
Yang Huan was beyond shocked inside.
Just two hours earlier, she had personally witnessed Ji Wuqing being burnt to ashes by Li Xiaobai, which had terrified her, making her think that Li Xiaobai was a homicidal maniac who even killed his teammates.
But now, Ji Wuqing scared her even more.
Resurrecting from death, the chicken could actually come back to life and act as if nothing had happened.
Looking at Li Xiaobai’s calm demeanor, Yang Huan’s mind was baffled; could it be that this man and chicken often play killing games with each other?
In the midst of her thoughts, a person entered the room.
“Huann’er, Young Master Li, I have been waiting for a long time. I was remiss in my hospitality earlier, I hope you can forgive me.”
Yang Guang came in and said. He had been lingering outside the door for quite a while and could hear every word of the conversation between his daughter and Li Xiaobai clearly from inside.
Originally, he had wanted to test Li Xiaobai, but to his surprise, the latter had not paid any attention to him from beginning to end. What was more unexpected was his daughter’s mysterious confidence in Li Xiaobai.
Was this man just putting on a show to deceive Yang Huan, or did he truly have some real skills?
He was somewhat confused for a moment.
“Ah, City Lord Yang has taken a lot of trouble. My sudden visit is indeed abrupt, and it has caused you some trouble, so please forgive me,” said Li Xiaobai with a chuckle, still feeling quite fond of Yang Guang and his daughter who were clearly trying to help him.
“Young Master Li, you jest, please take a seat. Since you’ve come at Huann’er’s request to help, and seeing how much she trusts you, may I ask what has brought Young Master Li to the borderlands?”
Yang Guang asked straightforwardly without beating around the bush.
“Well, my main purpose is to kill Flesh Mountain and incidentally find a cultivator called Cangying,” Li Xiaobai said with a light smile.
“Cangying?”
Yang Guang’s expression turned puzzled; he had never heard of such a person.
“I heard that this person is in the first battlefield,” Li Xiaobai reminded him.
As soon as these words came out, Yang Guang’s expression suddenly darkened. He knew all the strong players in the first battlefield, and there was no one named Cangying.
This could only mean one thing—that the first battlefield had expanded its powers without his knowledge.