Chapter 223 Bodhicitta (1/2)
Xiao Chen's forehead furrowed in agitation. He waved a hand and said, ”I don't want to see anyone!”
Looking uncomfortable, the lady said, ”I recommend that you meet your guest, Master.”
”Oh?” Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow. ”Tell him to come in then...” His voice hadn't faded when an airy voice drifted to his ears. ”I'm everywhere and anywhere. There's no need to call for me for I'm here.”
Before the voice faded, a woman clad in cyan appeared inside the courtyard. Her peerless face wore no emotion. Like a fairy of the Jade Platform, she stood in the slight breeze with her dress swaying in the wind.
”Oh my! I didn't know Master Xiaoyue is here. Forgive us if we're not courteous enough.” Fengxi went over to welcome her with smiles.
As the heir of the Ancient Immortal Clan in the Thousand Feathers Sect, Xiaoyue would surely follow the many rules of etiquette to show respect before visiting a sect. While her sudden arrival this time was mannerless because she dropped by without notice. Fengxi, in fact, was commenting on her lack of manners.
Xiaoyue said lightly, ”Don't stand on courtesy, Perfected Immortal Fengxi. We both belong to cultivators' sect. There's no need to follow the etiquette of the secular world when it is unnecessary.”
Fengxi slapped on a fake smile. ”You're right, Master Xiaoyue.” He couldn't afford to slight the heir of the Ancient Immortal Clan.
Xiao Chen narrowed his eyes. This woman's cultivation had improved again. He couldn't even trace her in his Divine Sense now. She must have done it on purpose. Xiao Chen smiled and said, ”What business do you have with me, Fairy Xiaoyue?”
Fengxi coughed once. ”I'll excuse myself and leave you two to chat.”
Xiaoyue walked up to Xiao Chen and said, ”I'll be blunt. I came here to cooperate with you, Brother Xiao.”
”Aha!” Xiao Chen made a lazy stretch. He never expected such words to come out of her mouth. Smiling, he replied, ”Forget about cooperation. But it's so scenic here that I don't mind accompanying you for a tour.”
His blunt refusal didn't annoy Xiaoyue. She said emotionlessly, ”I don't suppose you know that Zuoqiu Yang is the Divine Mist Sect Leader's Pro-disciple. Even though the Divine Mist Sect is located at the western border of the Middle Continent, no one knows just how strong they are. You have as good as offended the entire Divine Mist Sect. Right now, the He family and many young experts from other clans are also looking to trouble you.”
Xiao Chen smiled lightly. ”Let them be. Ling Yuxuan, Ling Yingfeng, Zuoqiu Ze, Zuoqiu Yang, and the others are their best examples.” He deliberately emphasized his words as a dangerous glint flashed in his pupils.
”These people can't be compared to the Ling or Zuoqiu family. Powerful as you may be, the power of one is still limited, Brother Xiao.”
Xiao Chen chuckled. ”You're right. There's a limit to one's power. Still, I'm used to being by myself. There's nothing I can do about it.”
Xiaoyue stared at a puff of cloud floating on the horizon. She surely had her objective in putting so much effort into roping Xiao Chen in. Never mind his strength, the fact that he had allies in the Spirit Silence Room was enough to make her fear him. That wasn't even the most crucial thing. More importantly, she must convince Xiao Chen to join her side before someone else succeeded.
”The Zuoqiu family has reported your name to the Immortals' League. I expect the league to send their men for you in a few days. If the Thousand Feathers Sect steps in, perhaps we can assure your safety.”
Xiao Chen's heart tightened. That was his greatest worry at the moment. He wouldn't blink at the mention of the Divine Mist Sect, but the problem was the troublesome Immortals' League. He couldn't very well go on the run with Xian'er.
Considering this, he stared at Murong Xian'er who was catching butterflies in the distance. He waved his left hand, casting a soundproof barrier, and said placidly, ”Tell me what you have in mind.”
”You are frank enough, then allow me to be frank as well. Bloodied Fiend Sect. I want to defeat the Bloodied Fiend Sect. For thousands of years, there has been an everlasting enmity between the Thousand Feathers Sect and Bloodied Fiend Sect.”
Xiao Chen sneered. ”Did I hear that right? Never mind the Bloodied Fiend Sect, that Bloodied Mad Swordsman alone is a Nirvana Realm cultivator. Do you want me to dig my grave next to yours?”
Xiaoyue shook her head. ”The Annihilation Times are upon us. That means our cultivation will improve by leaps and bounds. You know better than anyone that if we work together, we might not be helpless against the Bloodied Mad Swordsman.”
Xiao Chen spread his hands. ”Even if that's true, why would I risk my life for you? What benefit does this bring me? Immortals' League isn't big enough of a bargaining chip.”
”Corpse Refinery Sect. I'm sure you understand where you stand with the Corpse Refinery Sect. I can work with you to defeat them.”
Xiao Chen's heart tightened. Corpse Refinery Sect was indeed a far bigger problem than the Immortals' League. Ye Wuxin wouldn't just let him off after he destroyed his Corpse Puppet. He would even say that he would never enjoy peace as long as Corpse Refinery Sect exists. Sooner or later, a great battle with the Corpse Refinery Sect was bound to happen.
Even so, he felt that Xiaoyue was hiding too many secrets. It wasn't just her Thousand Feathers Sect which hid countless secrets, but herself as well.