bookbashuk Chapter 278 When you're in the game, your background is very important!
Chapter 278 When you're in the game, your background is very important!
Chapter 278 When you're in the game, your background matters!
"idiot!"
The old man in blue robes roared, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes:
"Do you think the Glacier Valley are some kind of benevolent people? Anyone they've put on their wanted list is no ordinary individual. Do you even know who they are? How can you be sure they don't have powerful backers? My Luo family isn't going to take that risk for a small reward!"
"But..." the middle-aged man still wanted to argue.
"Shut up!"
The old man in blue robes suddenly stood up, his fighting spirit surging around him, and the pressure of a Dou Zong made the air in the courtyard freeze.
"grandfather."
The girl in red behind him was so frightened by the sudden pressure that she took two steps back.
"You mean it's related to Glacier Valley?"
The old man in the blue robe then suppressed his aura, looked at his son with a deep gaze, and said slowly:
"Tell me, where does the spatial wormhole controlled by my Luo family lead?"
"The northern region of Zhongzhou, near Tianbei City!" The middle-aged man was slightly taken aback, but the answer came out without hesitation.
"Which power is the strongest in the northern region of Zhongzhou?" the blue-robed elder asked immediately.
"Wind and Thunder Pavilion!" The middle-aged man seemed to understand, his voice slightly stuttering.
The old man in the blue robe sighed, looked at the lingering surprise in his granddaughter's eyes, and patted her head.
"Since the Luo family is under the thumb of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, why would they want to associate with the Ice River Valley? Is it because the Wind and Thunder Pavilion's blades can't kill the Luo family, or is it because the Ice River Valley, located far away in the Central Region of the Central Continent, values your father, a five-star Dou Zong, highly?"
"This...this..." The middle-aged man's forehead was slightly sweaty, and he was speechless.
"snort!"
The old man in blue robes snorted coldly, saying with a look of disappointment:
"The most important thing in life is to know yourself. Don't be fooled by the Luo family's domineering presence in Tianya City. If we dare to get involved in the feuds between the major powers of Zhongzhou, our destruction will be imminent. Never think too highly of yourself!"
"Clap clap clap!" A burst of applause suddenly rang out outside the courtyard.
"Who goes there?!"
The old man in blue robes' expression changed drastically, his eyes became wary, and his fighting spirit erupted instantly.
At the entrance of the courtyard, the space rippled slowly, and three figures appeared.
"A Dou Zong level expert!"
Upon seeing the spatial power emanating from the newcomer, the blue-robed elder's pupils constricted sharply, and there were three of them.
"The Luo family has been able to dominate Tianya City for so many years; there must be a reason!"
With a faint smile on his lips, Xiao Bai walked slowly with his hands behind his back. With each step, the middle-aged man not far away hunched over a little more.
By the time he passed by him, he was already kneeling on the ground, his body prostrate, struggling desperately to no avail, his face pale with fear.
"If you had simply delivered the message, things would have been easy. But your words, old man, have made me hesitate!"
"It's you guys!"
The old man in blue robes had a series of changing expressions, which were quite interesting. He had already recognized the three people in front of him.
Two of them were the people in the wanted poster.
He glanced at the middle-aged man kneeling on the ground, his heart filled with hatred. He had even tried to grab him, unaware that the Luo family's every move was already under someone else's watchful eye. What a fool!
Looking at the black-robed man in front of him, his heart was filled with turmoil. This person was clearly still a Dou Huang, yet he gave this five-star Dou Zong a feeling of unease.
"Gentlemen, you must have heard what I just said. My Luo family is a small and insignificant family, with no intention of getting involved in your affairs with Ice River Valley. We are only acting in self-preservation. If we have offended you in any way, please forgive us!"
After his gaze swept over the two women behind Xiao Bai, a serious look crossed his eyes, and he cupped his hands and said.
"be magnanimous?"
Xiao Bai smiled noncommittally, glanced at the middle-aged man kneeling beside him, and said calmly:
"The old man is somewhat lucid, but your son seems quite interested in Glacier Valley, which puts me in a difficult position!"
The middle-aged man suddenly felt the pressure on his body increase again, his breathing became heavy, and he trembled like a leaf. At this moment, all his previous resentment was gone.
If he could, he would love to stand up and shout: "Father is wise! To hell with Ice Valley, isn't it good to be alive!"
Seeing this, the old man in blue robes gritted his teeth, stepped forward, and said in a deep voice:
"Your Excellency, my son is foolish. I, Luo Cheng, assure you, I will not leak a single piece of information to Ice River Valley. What do you say?"
"Not enough!" Xiao Bai shook his head and said slowly, "Your promises are worthless to me!"
"So, what does Your Excellency wish to do?"
Luo Cheng stared intently at Xiao Bai, a hint of anger flickering in his eyes, his aura fluctuating erratically.
"Release your soul, let me plant a soul imprint on it, should the Luo family dare to report this."
As he spoke, Xiao Bai paused, his gaze suddenly turning icy as he coldly declared, "You will die, and the entire Luo family will be wiped out!"
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the courtyard suddenly froze.
Luo Cheng's expression changed slightly. The girl in red turned pale and clenched her fists nervously, while the middle-aged man was ashen-faced.
"Why do you want to make a move?"
Noticing Luo Cheng's changing expression, Little Fairy Doctor took a few graceful steps and came to Xiao Bai's side. Her eyes were indifferent, and her aura suddenly changed.
Luo Cheng's eyes flickered. Once the soul imprint was planted, his life would be in the hands of others. He would be powerless and no different from a servant.
But if a fight breaks out, the gaze will fall on the woman in plain clothes.
In his perception at this moment, the woman's aura, though chilling, revealed a strange heat, as if it could ignite and corrode the fighting spirit within his body. If they were to actually fight, the outcome would be unpredictable.
Moreover, the little girl, who looked even younger than his granddaughter and seemed eager to try, gave him a more terrifying feeling than the woman in plain clothes.
If I wasn't mistaken, the little girl's use of spatial power was silent and skillful, even more so than his, a mid-level Dou Zong.
At such a young age, with such talent, he would never believe it if you beat him to death that there wasn't a terrifying force supporting him.
He glanced at the middle-aged man on the ground, his eyes blazing with fury. He took a deep breath, suppressing his pent-up resentment and anger, and said in a low voice:
"Alright, we'll do as you say, but you must guarantee that you won't harm any members of the Luo family as long as our Luo family doesn't reveal your whereabouts!"
Xiao Bai's lips curled up slightly, and a faint light emanated from his fingertips. The light suddenly surged, transforming into a stream of light that flashed like lightning and entered Luo Cheng's brow.
Withdrawing his finger, sensing the latter's soul fluctuations, he said with satisfaction:
"Very good, the soul imprint is complete. As long as your Luo family behaves itself, I will not make things difficult for you."
After a long while, Luo Cheng slowly opened his eyes, his expression complex, and dejectedly bowed.
Thank you!
How many people know about the arrest warrant?
"Not many, they are all from my Luo family. Ice Valley just asked those who are paying attention to the space wormhole to send them a message as soon as there is any news."
Xiao Bai nodded, said no more, and turned to walk out.
Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan followed closely behind, and the three of them quickly disappeared outside the courtyard gate.
Only after confirming that the three people were far away did the middle-aged man struggle to get up, his face full of shame.
"Father, it's all my fault."
Luo Cheng watched him calmly until the middle-aged man's head drooped lower and lower until he finally sat wearily on the stone bench.
"Enough. It's pointless to say more. From this day forward, seal off all information about those three. Anyone who dares to utter a single word will be killed!"
"Yes."
The middle-aged man sensed the chilling killing intent in the voice, his expression faltered, and he quickly responded, not daring to say anything more.
The girl in red, holding her grandfather's arm, asked softly:
"Grandpa, were those people really that scary?"
Luo Cheng gave a wry smile and stroked his granddaughter's hair:
"Girl, remember what your grandfather said today. Don't be fooled by the Luo family's prestige in Tianya City. In Zhongzhou, any major family in any city could easily rival the Luo family. There are many entities we cannot afford to offend!"
After leaving the Luo family mansion, Xiao Bai and his two companions walked along the street back to the inn.
"Xiao Bai, why not just say it directly?"
Zi Yan made a throat-slitting gesture, a fierce glint in her eyes. How dare she tell Ice River Valley? Those bastards had beaten her before.
Xiao Bai gently tapped her head:
"Sometimes, killing is just a means, not an end. Since the Luo family is willing to cooperate, keeping them alive is more useful than silencing them."
"What good is it!" Zi Yan pouted.
"I'll leave a way out for your fairy sister!" Xiao Bai withdrew his hand, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.
"Leave me a way out?" Little Fairy Doctor was taken aback, and for a moment she didn't understand the meaning behind his words.
"Um!"
Seeing her slightly open mouth, her surprised expression, and her rather adorable appearance, Xiao Bai couldn't help but smile and softly explained:
"On this trip to Zhongzhou, we won't go to the Pill Tower first. I need to go to the Tianmu Mountains first. The energy tides there will allow me to break through to the Dou Zong realm quickly. However, after breaking through to the Dou Zong realm, I will need to go into seclusion for a period of time. This period may be very short or very long."
"In the Tianmu Mountains, there are many unspoken rules among various forces, coupled with the suppression of the energy of heaven and earth, so apart from the native magical beasts, other Dou Zongs cannot enter."
"If you are discovered by Ice River Valley while I am away, it will be very dangerous. This spatial wormhole is your escape route, allowing you to move freely in and out. With the Luo family around, they can provide some cover if things get out of hand. At that time, you can go straight back to the academy. Even Ice River Valley will not dare to mess with Canaan Academy."
As one of the major powers in Central Continent, Ice River Valley is qualified to know some of the continent's secrets and the background of Canaan Academy, so they dare not act rashly.
Before coming here, Xiao Bai did not expect that Ice River Valley would issue a warrant for their arrest. It seems that they are determined to obtain the origin of the Calamity Poison Body and are impatient to do so.
"I see."
After listening, Little Fairy Doctor's eyes flickered slightly, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
"Fairy."
Xiao Bai's expression was solemn, but his tone was slightly hesitant. Meeting those beautiful gray-purple eyes, he hesitated for a moment before speaking:
"How about you don't come with me to Zhongzhou this time?"
"No!"
Without a second thought, Little Fairy Doctor refused outright, her gaze meeting Xiao Bai's eyes directly, a stubborn ripple appearing in her grey-purple pupils:
"Xiaobai, I know you're doing this for my own good."
"But that's precisely why I want to stay with you. If you don't trust me, how can I trust you to face this alone?"
She brushed her fingertips through the white hair that fell beside her ear, her voice as soft as a snowflake: "Besides, you promised to help me control the poison."
As she spoke, she lowered her head slightly, her expression one of tears welling up, and took Xiao Bai's hand: "Whatever it is, we'll face it together. Don't make me go back, okay?"
"!" Xiao Bai.
What's with that pitiful expression?
Could you have made it any more obvious?
Even though he knew it was intentional, Xiao Bai couldn't help but soften his heart and reluctantly nodded in agreement.
Seeing that he agreed, a fleeting smile appeared in Little Fairy Doctor's eyes.
Xun'er's method worked; Xiaobai only responds to gentle persuasion, not force.
Zi Yan crossed her arms, tilted her head back, and pouted:
"Hmph, I'm here! Anyone who dares to touch Sister Xian'er, I'll beat them up!"
Xiao Bai chuckled: "Yes, yes, you're the best."
He wasn't too worried about the girl's safety. Who knew what the old Dragon Emperor had left her? He hadn't seen her cultivate, but her cultivation level was rising rapidly, and she was almost at the advanced Dou Huang level in this period of time.
Therefore, background is very important when you're out in the game!
The three of them chatted and laughed as they returned to the inn.
As night deepened, the streets of Tianya City remained brightly lit, bustling with activity day and night.
Inside the room, Xiao Bai sat cross-legged on the bed.
Five-colored light emanated from his chest, and a faint rumbling sound could be heard. If you were to peel off his clothes, you could see a writhing black spot on his chest, surrounded by a ring of five-colored lightning.
At this moment, the black spot was spreading out in countless threads, which were shattered by the fleeting lightning as soon as they came into contact with the lightning.
As the body was shattered by the black threads, streams of extremely pure energy surged forth, immense and seemingly inexhaustible.
The pure battle qi energy, refined by the Five Elements Thunder, was continuously poured into Xiao Bai's body, which was like a black hole.
With each practice, a powerful energy flowed continuously through his meridians, and the feeling of fullness made Xiao Bai extremely happy, giving him an urge to roar to the sky.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye during cultivation. Xiao Bai's ever-increasing aura suddenly stopped, and a moment later...
Boo!
With a soft sound, it was as if a long-suppressed volcano within him broke free of its shackles and erupted instantly.
The surging battle qi roared and surged through his meridians, his aura rising layer by layer, instantly soaring and causing the surrounding space to distort slightly.
After a while, the surge gradually stopped.
With a slight tremor of his eyelids, Xiao Bai slowly opened his eyes. Five-colored lightning flashed in his dark eyes, then disappeared in a flash, gradually returning to calm and becoming simple and unremarkable.
"Nine-Star Dou Huang!"
Feeling the increasingly powerful energy within him, Xiao Bai couldn't help but feel joyful. A sense of comfort emanated from his entire body, making him feel intoxicated.
He got up and stretched, his bones cracking as he looked down at the black spot on his chest and smiled slightly.
This is really a great product, but it's a bit of a waste of time!
"Now that I've broken through, it's time to go to the Tianmu Mountains. Once I break through to the Dou Zong realm, I'll head to the Ice River Valley."
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Bai's eyes revealed a hint of coldness. Although he knew that even if he reached the Dou Zong realm, he would not be able to destroy the power of one of the three valleys of Zhongzhou, but at least he could make them feel the pain.
Dou Zun is a bit of a problem for now, but Dou Zong can be killed one by one!
"Tsk tsk. Glacier Valley is really unlucky. Of all people to mess with, they had to pick on you!"
Sensing Xiao Bai's killing intent, Yao Tianhuo shook his head and laughed.
He knew some of Xiao Bai's methods, and if he really went berserk, Ice River Valley might suffer heavy losses.
Not to mention he's also an alchemist whose soul has broken through to the Spirit Realm. It's just that this kid doesn't spend much time on alchemy. If he focused on alchemy, he would definitely be an eighth-grade alchemist.
The influence of an eighth-grade alchemy genius is such that even a Dou Zun would be happy to do him a favor.
"Elder Yao, once we reach Zhongzhou, I will gather medicinal herbs as soon as possible to refine a body for you. I may need your help then!"
Xiao Bai stated bluntly that fighting Ice River Valley would be a huge problem for Dou Zun, whose spatial control abilities far surpassed those of Dou Zong.
Without interference from a powerful opponent of equal strength, escape is highly unlikely, so the plan to revive Yaotianhuo must be put on the agenda as soon as possible.
"Haha, no problem, I've been looking forward to that day for a long time!" Yao Tianhuo laughed excitedly.
Inspired by him, Xiao Bai chuckled, opened the door, and arrived at the door of Little Fairy Doctor's room. His expression froze slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"What is she doing here?"
(End of this chapter)