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

Chapter 282: Chapter 283: Please Start Your Performance
Translator: 549690339

Liu Fei’s face turned pale with fright as she stammered, “Senior, you wouldn’t chop off this young woman’s fingers, would you? My fingers aren’t worth much, why not chop off my grandfather’s hands instead?”

“Hmph, I’ll slaughter him sooner or later. Don’t worry, little girl, I won’t chop off your hand. Just pass a message to your grandfather when you see him, tell him in a few days to collect the body at Fire Qilin Cave.”

Elder Jiang chuckled coldly, a glint of icy light flashing in his eyes as if he was reminiscing about the past.

“Of course… Of course, if I get the chance, I will tell grandfather.”

Liu Fei nodded her head frantically like a pecking chicken; as long as her hand wasn’t chopped off, everything was negotiable.

Li Xiaobai was speechless, not realizing this girl was also a schemer, and she even schemed against her own grandfather.

Wasn’t she too cowardly? After all, she was a cultivator at the Spirit Realm Great Perfection; shouldn’t she have some backbone?

“Cough cough, Saint Heir, no more talk.”

Ergouzi, showing his teeth with a grimace, wanted to continue speaking, but the elder stopped him. Their Saint Heir was loose-lipped; if he wasn’t restrained, he could spill all the details about Fire Qilin Cave.

“Sect Master Zhong, you just mentioned inviting my Saint Heir to watch something, may I inquire what it is?”

“Elder Jiang, Young Master Li has mastered the ancient art of alchemy and can refine an item called Huazi, which greatly enhances the comprehension of cultivators. It’s even effective for us, with our cultivation levels.”

Zhong Daoquan quickly explained. Now that it had come to this, he didn’t mind sharing the secret with the people from Fire Qilin Cave. He just wanted to learn this technique quickly to avoid the entanglement of the other two Great Sects.

“I see, I shall look forward to it,” Elder Jiang nodded, having seen Ergouzi using the Huazi earlier. To evoke such a reaction from the Saint Heir, the efficacy of the Huazi should not be underestimated. If it could be produced on a large scale, it would benefit Fire Qilin Cave and might even earn a merit for the Saint Heir, accumulating a foundation for the struggle for supremacy within Fire Qilin.

He pressed down the agitated Ergouzi with his hand, signaling that Li Xiaobai could begin.

“Young Master Li, please start your performance!”

Zhong Daoquan breathed a sigh of relief, finally moving on to the main topic, but his expression froze again as another voice drifted into the Sect Main Hall.

“Such a lively scene, why not let this Sect Leader also witness what this ancient alchemy is all about?”

Li Xiaobai turned his head to see several figures walking in, each with an imposing aura and distinguished appearance – clearly people accustomed to high positions.

Artifact God and Zhen Qiankun had also arrived.

“Brother Li, it’s been a while since we’ve seen each other, I’ve missed you!”

“Hehe, indeed, I’ve missed you too,” Li Xiaobai nodded and greeted. Today was indeed lively; one dignitary after another popped up. He had not even started causing trouble yet, and everyone had already arrived, making him feel a twinge of nervousness.

“Zhen Tiannan, why aren’t you minding your own sect but instead coming to Elixir Sect? Moreover, how did you get in? Breaking into a sect’s Protection Array could mean becoming an enemy of Elixir Sect,” said Zhong Daoquan with an ugly expression. His worst fears had come to pass. The noses of the other two sects were too sharp; they had sensed the slightest movement here and had come over, and they seemed to have figured out about the ancient alchemy on their way here.

“Sect Master Zhong, what are you talking about? Our Three Sects are essentially one family; there’s no such thing as an intrusion. Besides, the Sect Protection Array of Elixir Sect was constructed with the help of Array Formation Sect, and every year, we help maintain it for free. Now just because Elixir Sect has gotten some benefits, you want to shut out our two sects? That’s a bit unkind, isn’t it?” Zhen Tiannan said with a faint smile, having already made clear the whole situation on his way here. If he could get his hands on such wondrous elixirs and ancient alchemy, and especially the Huazi, what was there to worry about for the prosperity of his sect?

As for the Elixir Sect’s Formation, it was nothing but a façade to his Array Formation Sect, whose principles he had long since figured out, and the light screen couldn’t hinder him in the slightest.

“Hehe, what benefits could there be? It’s all just loss-making deals.”

Sect Master Zhong gave Li Xiaobai a meaningful look, signaling him not to demonstrate yet, and to wait until they had sent away the people from the two sects.

Li Xiaobai watched the scene before him with interest; it seemed they were gearing up to auction off his ancient alchemy technique.

“Sect Master Zhong is too serious; didn’t you just say you wanted to invite this old man and the Saint Heir to watch the ancient alchemy? I’d like to learn about Huazi’s method of production too!”

Elder Jiang said with a chuckle, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes. He was still waiting to learn ancient alchemy. The opportunity was rare; if he missed this chance, there might not be another. There was no way Sect Master Zhong could just brush it off.

What did the open confrontations and covert struggles between the Three Great Sects have to do with him?

After all, as an outsider, it was impossible for him to monopolize this secret. Sharing the ancient alchemy technique with anyone would be the same.

Fury burned in Sect Master Zhong’s heart, but he had to keep a smiling face.

“Alright, since all the sect leaders wish to see, then this sect master will do you a favor. Let’s all get rich together, building a community of shared interests!”

Sect Master Zhong knew that if he continued to pretend, he might provoke widespread anger, so he had no choice but to share the secret.

A spark flickered in Li Xiaobai’s eyes as he rubbed his hands and asked, “So, about the benefit fee, can it be…”

“Hahaha, of course, my Array Formation Sect is not stingy. A small token, it’s not much to show respect!”

Zhen Tiannan laughed heartily, flicking his wrist and throwing over a Space Ring. Li Xiaobai took a cursory glance, and it was filled with top-grade Spirit Stones. It seemed that the other party had done their research on him beforehand, figuring out in such a short time that he only favored Spirit Stones, which was rather impressive.

The Sect Leader of the Qi Sect also flicked his wrist, and a Space Ring shot towards him, likewise brimming with top-grade Spirit Stones. The Qi Sect Leader was not one for harsh words; Li Xiaobai liked such forthright big spenders.

Turning his gaze, Li Xiaobai looked towards Elixir Sect Master Zhong Daoquan, the implication clear: others have already given, now it’s your turn to show something, or else you won’t have a part in today’s ancient alchemy.

Sect Master Zhong’s face turned green with anger. What was supposed to be settled with a simple treasure was complicated by these unexpected issues.

As it stands, he lost both his consort and his soldiers, but he still needed to learn the ancient alchemy. Pinching his nose, he too threw over a Space Ring, filled with all sorts of Elixirs.

This was also valuable merchandise that could fetch a good price at auction; Li Xiaobai collected it with satisfaction.

“As for the Fire Qilin Cave Saint Heir, never mind, I would feel embarrassed asking for benefits from someone whose starting price is only ten top-grade Spirit Stones. Just lie down over there and listen.”

Li Xiaobai glanced at Ergouzi and said indifferently, finding the man a bit too arrogant and in need of some adjustment.

Ergouzi was furious and about to curse out loud when an elder next to him pressed him down. It was a joke; being given a free demonstration for the Fire Qilin Cave was a good thing.

Face?

Can that be eaten?

Elder Sun tossed over another bag of Enlightenment Tea Leaves.

“Very good, young man, sorry for taking up your precious time, now please, begin your performance?”