C132 (2/2)
A casual rift in space? Li Heng squinted his eyes, and Lu Beiyou became even more shocked.
He had seen the Void Walk before, but this was the first time he had heard of it.
The void was something that was illusory, but those with high cultivation bases would only say that the void was the medium of two planes. They would be able to traverse it by transforming their bodies into spirit forms at a fixed point.
Yet, this fellow who called himself old and useless had actually sealed the void so easily. Just who was he?
However, the young man did not care about the opinions of the crowd. He sat down cross-legged and scratched his head. He yawned and said tiredly, ”You can all go. I will protect this person.”
When Li Heng saw this scene, he stepped forward and said respectfully: ”I am the Second Clan Elder of the Southern Barbarian Li Clan, Li Heng, and I have received orders from the Sovereign King to bring this person away. I wonder who you are? ”
As he spoke, he lifted his head to look at the expression on the young man's face, only to see that the young man was still as indifferent as before, only that the bamboo pole on his back was still in his hands.
”No need to ask who this old man is, I was tricked by this brat's grandfather to protect him.” With that, he raised the wine pot in his hand and muttered softly, ”If it wasn't for this jug of wine, I wouldn't even be bothered to pay attention to this kid.”
Lu Beiyou was exasperated when he heard it. What did this mean? Could it be that this fellow was left behind by the old tutor to protect him? Could it be that he wasn't as important as the bottle of wine in his hand?
Hearing the young man's words, Li Heng looked at Lu Beiyou again. After pondering for a while, he turned to the young man and asked: ”Who is he?”
The young man stood up and stretched his body. Only then did everyone realize that he was barefoot. What was even more inconceivable was that his feet never touched the ground.
”Actually, his identity is not that big of a deal. He just has a grandfather who is a bandit in the Central Region.”
Hearing that, not to mention Li Heng, even Lu Beiyou was confused.
What the heck is this? When did his grandfather become a bandit?
”I don't know …”
Just as Li Heng was about to continue speaking, the young man had already arrived in front of him. The bamboo pole was placed around his neck. He tilted his head and said expressionlessly, ”I said I will protect this person. Do you understand?”
Li Heng looked conflicted for a moment before sighing helplessly. He adjusted his tone and said, ”This time, I can bring them away, but the next time I speak to you, it might not be me.”
Only then did the young man lift the bamboo pole from his neck and gulp down a mouthful of wine. He pulled out a small gourd from somewhere and threw it to Li Heng.
”Hand this over to the old priest, and he'll spare your lives.”
Li Heng reached out and took it, looking at Lao Kong who was lying on the ground, he waved his hand and ordered everyone to leave.
He bowed towards the young man before turning around and leaving without looking back.
After a hundred kilometers, one of the thirty-six Spirit Star Knights couldn't help but ask: ”Elder Li, what exactly happened here? His Majesty has sent us back to the Sage of Confucianism, or to kill him on the spot when he is weak. But now that you've been told to retreat after a few words from that young man, what's going on? What should we do about it, your majesty? ”
Hearing Southern Barbarian Thirty-six's questioning, Li Heng turned his head to look at the crowd and asked, ”You all want an explanation?”
The 35 riders shouted in unison, ”Yes!”
Li Heng took out the small gourd that he had just received, placed it in front of him, and said in a slightly deep tone, ”In fact, you should thank me.”
He couldn't help but turn back to look at the Wasteland that was nowhere to be seen. Li Heng, who had already stepped into the Half-step Immortal and the Mortal Realm, had fear in his eyes.
”After all, he's an alcoholic. Du Xiaokang.”