I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 189: 190 Ascend to the Imperial City

“Since you recognize it, that makes things easier. Tell me, what exactly is the story behind Ancient Moon City?”

Li Xiaobai lifted Ouyang Yue’er’s chin and spoke indifferently.

Ouyang Yue’er’s beautiful eyes trembled. As a member of the royal family, a descendant of the eminent Confucian Path, she was born superior to others. Yet, now she was kneeling before another, a great irony and humiliation.

“Stop, do not be rude to the Eldest Princess!”

Master Fang shouted sternly. He was equally immobilized but as a cultivator aligned with the Eldest Princess’s faction, it was imperative to show his stance at this moment.

“What’s so special about the Eldest Princess? On ordinary days, I wouldn’t even bother speaking to someone with the cultivation level of Nascent Soul Stage, let alone qualify them to clean the toilets in my sect. While I’m still speaking politely, confess quickly. Otherwise, it’s not just you; if I decide to, I can capture your King as well!”

Li Xiaobai’s face turned fierce, and he casually summoned the Blood Demon Transcendental Venerable. Although this Primordial Spirit wasn’t particularly powerful, it looked quite intimidating.

The Blood Demon Primordial Spirit stood tall, with blood qi swirling around its body, and its crimson eyes fixated intently on Ouyang Yue’er.

“Ancient Moon City was sealed because of the elixirs from your Tangneng First-class. After Father learned of this, he ordered the city to be locked down and started investigating the secrets within the bathhouse. We interrogated many people and finally learned that the owner of Tangneng First-class is named Ye Liangchen and that he built the bathhouse.”

Ouyang Yue’er assessed the situation and recounted the events in detail.

“So you captured Ouyang Yue’er’s family?”

“Yes.”

“Where are they?”

“In the Imperial City’s Celestial Prison, personally interrogated by Father Himself!”

A glint of something peculiar flashed in Ouyang Yue’er’s eyes. She was unaware of Li Xiaobai’s exact strength, but she knew that his cultivation level wasn’t as high as rumored and that the grand spectacle was only due to Elder Tianwu standing behind him.

Now that she saw the Blood Demon Primordial Spirit, she felt even more convinced of her thoughts. Although the other party had overwhelmed her, judging by the size of the Blood Demon Primordial Spirit, it wouldn’t exceed the cultivation of Divinity Transformation Stage.

Her father and several great protectors were all at the Tribulation Crossing Stage. If she could bring the other party before her father, they wouldn’t be able to stir up any trouble.

“Had you spoken earlier, it would have been easier. Tangneng First-class is my shop. If you wish to use it, you simply need to pay with Spirit Stones. Why bother to delve into its origins? In the future, we still have opportunities to cooperate.”

Li Xiaobai spoke calmly. He was planning to visit the Imperial City anyway. To discuss trade, he still had to involve the King of Zhenyuan Country and could use this opportunity to get them to release the prisoners.

“Young Master Li, my father has not treated you unfairly. Please, spare him…”

Ouyang Shuanger was utterly disoriented at this moment. Everything was vastly different from what she had envisioned. She had assumed that, being a princess, she could simply discuss some business on behalf of Zhenyuan Country owing to her status, but ever since she had seen her elder sister, nothing had gone smoothly. The big shot was not leaving her alone and continued to treat her as if she were transparent. Now, she was even being pressured and beaten by him.

Moreover, the talk of a marital alliance left her mind in chaos, and she couldn’t concentrate.

Her father was the ruler of a country, and now all she hoped for was that Li Xiaobai wouldn’t make him kneel.

“Little sister, Young Master Li has come for a transaction. It’s inevitable for him to meet with Father. He has his own decisions to make. You need not say more!”

Ouyang Yue’er looked displeased and was quite annoyed inwardly. Her little sister always spoke in favor of outsiders, and now she even doubted their father’s strength. Could it be that a Tribulation Crossing Stage cultivation couldn’t handle a mere Li Xiaobai?

How short-sighted. Not only is her cultivation weak, her vision is also narrow.

“I…”

About to say more, Ouyang Shuanger was choked with frustration, but Li Xiaobai interrupted.

“Right, seeing your father is a must, since the quantity of Spiritual Medicine I have is enormous. And Miss Yan Yu will require his release. Tribulation Crossing Stage, is it? I hope he knows what’s best.”

Li Xiaobai pried open the mouths of everyone present one by one, feeding them elixirs that sealed their cultivation level.

Ouyang Yue’er sneered inwardly, “Go ahead and be arrogant now, but if you can still smile once you enter the Imperial Palace, then she’d admit defeat.”

“Did you say earlier that people from Fire Qilin Cave are also here?” Li Xiaobai suddenly asked.

“Fire Qilin Cave has already formed a marital alliance with my younger sister, and they have arrived in the Imperial City these past two days. But don’t worry, Young Master, Fire Qilin Cave won’t interfere with the affairs of Zhenyuan Country,”

Ouyang Yue’er said, worried that Li Xiaobai would be afraid of the Fire Qilin Cave and wouldn’t want to take risks lightly.

As it turned out, she was overthinking it. Li Xiaobai’s expression was somewhat odd at the moment; he had just sent away the people from Fire Qilin Cave and now he was about to encounter them again. He wondered what their mood would be next time they met.

“I have some connections with Fire Qilin Cave, so this trip will be a good opportunity to catch up,” Li Xiaobai said cheerfully.

“We shouldn’t delay, shall we set off for the Imperial Palace now?”

…

Half an hour later, a Lamborghini gained an Eldest Princess as a passenger.

Ouyang Yue’er was astonished by the Lamborghini, “What kind of mount is this, that it can move with such Godspeed? With such a cultivation level, it must have surpassed the Nascent Soul Stage, right?”

Li Xiaobai gave her a glance, poverty had limited her imagination.

Ji Wuqing crawled out of the mailbox, having swiped quite a few Spirit Stones.

Ouyang Yue’er jumped in fright, “What is this thing!”

“Cluck cluck, you’re the thing, your whole family are things!” Ji Wuqing preened its feathers, displaying a look of disdain.

“Kid, where did you get this girl with the dazed look on her face, so jumpy at every turn, just like Ergouzi!”

“You’re a chicken that can talk!”

Ouyang Yue’er was shocked. In Zhenyuan Country, they also kept Demonic Beasts, and there were a few at the Nascent Soul Stage, but none could speak. Now, this ordinary-looking chicken could actually speak human language, and it seemed quite intelligent at that.

“Cluck cluck, as expected, long hair but short on insight. I am Ji Wuqing, of the Immortal Divine Phoenix Bloodline. Are all the people from Zhenyuan Country as short-sighted as you?”

Ji Wuqing said indifferently.

Ouyang Yue’er was seething with anger inside. However, her cultivation level was restricted, so she had to endure it. Once she reached the Imperial Palace and saw her father, she would make sure these scoundrels suffered under the lash!

Li Xiaobai lit up a cigarette, puffing away leisurely.

As he billowed out smoke, Ouyang Yue’er felt a storm surge in her heart. Even just by breathing in the second-hand smoke, she could feel a clarity in her body, her Primordial Spirit was purified, and her cultivation level seemed to subtly strengthen as well.

What was this? Its effects were stronger than a bathhouse’s, and it was just too magical!

“Young Master Li, what is that in your mouth that can enhance one’s comprehension and breakthrough cultivation level?” Ouyang Yue’er asked.

“Cluck cluck, bumpkins will be bumpkins, not even recognizing a Huazi,”

Ji Wuqing mocked first, equally lighting up a cigarette and puffing away.

The smile on Ouyang Yue’er’s face froze. Even a chicken was living better than her, casually possessing treasures that could enhance cultivation. Her mind felt a slight imbalance.

She kept reminding herself that once she saw her father, she could deal with this man and chicken as she pleased. By then, any secrets they had would have to be revealed.

“This item is called a Huazi. Originally, I was thinking of opening a Huazi specialty store in Zhenyuan Country, but after seeing the situation in Ancient Moon City, I think this matter needs more consideration…”