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

Chapter 788: Chapter 789 What Ill Intentions Could Li Xiaobai Have?
 

“The four great villains!”

“A young man, an old beggar, a dog, and a chicken—indeed, they’re exactly the same as the four great villains of the rumors!”

“They are the four great villains, and the leader, the young man, is none other than Li Xiaobai, who razed the Great Flame Dynasty to the ground and escaped unscathed!”

“Good grief, these folks are so bold, huh? Don’t they know there are disciples and cultivators from the Great Flame Dynasty among those who came for the trial today? Isn’t he afraid of being executed on the spot?”

The cultivators were having a heated discussion, and the looks they gave Li Xiaobai were filled with awe.

“Who are you, huh? You think you can just say no? The senior brothers and sisters haven’t even spoken yet. Do you think the Sword Sect belongs to your family?”

Ergouzi lifted his eyelids and gave Chen Yuan a sidelong glance before speaking indifferently, his tone brimming with irritation.

“Exactly, who do you think you are, some small fry who dares to meddle with the Sword Sect’s decisions? Do you even know how to spell ‘death’?”

Ji Wuqing also spoke in a mocking tone.

This nobody who popped out of nowhere actually dared to lecture them—it was as if his brain had gone funny.

“I’m a cultivator who has come to participate in the Sword Sect’s trial. I’m very clear about the rules of the Sword Sect; evil demons like you only tarnish the reputation of the Sword Sect. Don’t embarrass yourselves!”

Chen Yuan said coldly, as the grandson of an external sect Elder, he would not allow the Sect to be sullied.

“So you’re not a senior brother of the Sword Sect. Then what are you flailing about here for?” The old beggar looked at him as if he was looking at an idiot.

“Don’t bother with him. This guy is probably scared he won’t pass the Sword Sect’s trial, so he’s deliberately trying to drive us away to increase his chances, not worth mentioning,” Li Xiaobai said with a light smile.

“Nonsense, I am definitely going to enter the Sword Sect. As a future member of the Sword Sect, it’s my responsibility to purge the trash from our ranks!”

Chen Yuan turned blue with anger; he had actually been looked down upon—this was a first.

“How do you know for sure that you can enter the Sword Sect? Could it be that you’ve taken the back door?” Li Xiaobai asked, somewhat puzzled.

“Rubbish, as the grandson of the Sword Sect’s external sect Elder, how could I possibly take the back door? I will pass the trial fair and square and prove to everyone that I entered the sect based on my own abilities,” Chen Yuan argued loudly, his words also meant for the surrounding cultivators to hear.

“So you’re the grandson of an external sect Elder of the Sword Sect, no wonder. Such a solid backing; these well-connected cultivators really are different, able to boss people around, even overstepping boundaries. I don’t think you’re here to take part in the trial, you’re here to replace the senior brothers in screening the disciples.”

“Let me ask you, if being steeped in sin disqualifies one from participating in the trial, then why is there a senior brother over there specifically to check cultivators’ Sin Value? Could it be that the grandson of an external sect Elder can just arbitrarily modify the rules?”

Li Xiaobai nodded his head, the corners of his mouth curling into a cold smile as he spoke, his words laden with sarcasm towards Chen Yuan, scarcely veering from mentioning his grandfather.

You think you can rely solely on yourself?

That’s not happening; I’m determined to label you as the privileged second generation!

Glancing over at the old beggar and others, they all saw the significant look in each other’s eyes. The grandson of an external sect Elder of the Sword Sect was a premium catch indeed; kidnapping him would likely net a good stash of Immortal Stones.

Zhen Jian, who was standing behind the others, watched everything silently. She knew the four great villains had set their sights on the wealthy and handsome fellow. The mere fact that he was the grandson of a Sword Sect Elder was enough reason for Li Xiaobai and the others to consider kidnapping him.

However, the greater the sins accumulated by these individuals, the more she would be rewarded when she took her own action. The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. In the end, all these machinations were just to prepare her own bridal attire.

But Li Xiaobai’s next words caused her expression to change.

Pointing directly at her, Li Xiaobai said proudly, “Do you know who this is? This lady here is a genuine external disciple of the Sword Sect, Zhen Jian. We are all of pure heart, having saved her life on our way here. With her vouching for us, the few of us will definitely be able to enter the Sword Sect!”

“It’s not just you who has backing!”

Chen Yuan’s eyes almost shot fire. What he disliked the most was people bringing up his grandfather, and these people in front of him were indeed stepping on landmines frequently. Just as he was about to explode, several Sword Sect disciples who had been watching coldly suddenly stepped forward, held his shoulder, and spoke slowly:

“Disciple Chen, do not lose your temper. According to the rules, the Sword Sect indeed does not turn away comers. As long as they have the qualifications and strength, they will be accepted into the Sect, even if they have a notorious reputation. Not being taken out by the Enforcement Team is an ability in itself.”

“But Sister Zhen, why would you associate with them? Do you really intend to protect them and help them pass the Sword Sect’s trial? That’s not according to the rules!”

One of the Sword Sect disciples, who was clearly acquainted with Zhen Jian, looked at her curiously and asked.

“Of course not. Although I am grateful for their lifesaving grace, the Sect has also treated me well. Everything naturally follows the rules. I believe that you all have the strength to pass the trial on your own.”

“My fellow disciples, you don’t need to worry about me,”

Zhen Jian said with a forced smile, cursing Li Xiaobai’s ancestors in her heart. At a time when she should be drawing hatred, she was pushed to the front, which was clearly setting her up to make enemies, wasn’t it?

Chen Yuan was the grandson of the outer Sect Elder, and she just happened to be an outer Sect disciple. Did she even want to stay in the Sword Sect after this?

“So that’s the case. In that case, out of consideration for Sister Zhen, you guys may test first—to convince the public sooner.”

The disciple was quite tactful and spoke with apparent respect.

“Well then, since she doesn’t want to protect us, we can only rely on ourselves!”

“Yeah, exactly, the affection has faded. When we saved her, she said she would do anything for us!”

“Ah, women, you know what I mean!”

“A woman’s mouth, a deceitful ghost. What a pity we were so sincere, we thought spring had arrived.”

Li Xiaobai and his group grumbled and followed the disciples in charge of testing, leaving Zhen Jian’s face turning green with rage. She repeatedly reminded herself that a little patience was needed to avoid messing up the bigger plan. For the sake of her future glory and riches, she told herself all these setbacks were worth it.

“Preposterous and absurd!”

Chen Yuan mocked out loud. To utter such blunt words in front of so many people was truly the mark of a group of demons that brought disgrace to the Sect.

The queue automatically parted to the left and right, letting Li Xiaobai and his group through. They had no objections to cutting in line; they all wanted to witness the capabilities of the infamous four sooner.

At the end of the queue.

In the void, crimson and golden lights flashed, revealing numbers.

Above Li Xiaobai’s head was 101,000 points of Sin Value.

Above Ji Wuqing’s head was 1,000 points of Sin Value.

Above Ergouzi’s head was 2,000 points of virtue.

The faces of the crowd were all filled with intense shock.

“Really, 101,000 points of Sin Value!”

“And that dog, actually having 2,000 points of virtue, that’s the level of a Sect Elder, isn’t it? And moreover, it’s only the highly cultivated Elders who can have that!”

“Even that chicken actually has 1,000 points of Sin Value, what has this world come to?”