Dual Cultivation: I Summon Villainesses of Mythic Era-Chapter 23: The Frivolous Young Master, Hu Tian
The rumors spread with disconcerting speed through every peak and every pavilion of the sect and finally throughout the entire Upper Realms. The outer disciples as well as the elders gathered in small groups, discussing with palpable anxiety the tragic events that had occurred at Night Cloudy Mountain.
The name of Lin Feng came up constantly. The sect leader, under the impulse of partial reports and carefully placed evidence, had officially designated this disciple as the reincarnation of the Devourer.
For all the cultivators, he was now public enemy number one, the monster who had sucked the essence of his own martial brothers. No one suspected that the individual they were hunting with such fervor was nothing more than a handful of ashes scattered in the void.
Because of this unprecedented crisis and the supposed threat represented by such a fleeing traitor, the council of elders had made a radical decision. The selection examination for the sect leader’s heir, a major event that was to define the future of the organization, was postponed to an indeterminate date. This announcement had added to the general confusion, leaving the young talents in frustrating anticipation.
While chaos was settling outside, a very different atmosphere reigned inside the Immortal Xuan Family Pavilion.
BaiShe was in his private chamber, immersed in what he officially called a small seclusion. The world believed that he was struggling to repair his dantian, supposedly pierced during his heroic battle to save Xuan Ling from the clutches of the Devourer.
In reality, BaiShe was sitting in lotus position, perfectly calm. His long silver hair with dark tips fell over his shoulders, and his face showed no sign of the pain he feigned in public.
He was concentrating on stabilizing the immense energy he had devoured. The golden Qi from Lin Feng’s Golden Dragon lineage now flowed in his own meridians, merging with his chaotic Qi.
Unlike an ordinary Devourer, BaiShe had the Primordial Devoration Physique, which allowed him to fully absorb not only the Qi and Khao of the opponent but also his essence and therefore could devour essences, physiques, lineages...
In addition, the omega Heart, an immortal rank constitution, gave him an inexhaustible Source of Khao as long as his body could support it. And perfect mastery of different energies. No one could detect his presence, have his Qi signature if he did not want it. This is the reason why no one could detect that he had the Primordial Devoration Arts, unfortunately, his heart, the ruthless rank, incapable of loving and cold.
" System what is my current level ? "
[ Law Master (Medium) ]
That’s exactly what I thought this energy was enough to reach this level.
The silence of his meditation was interrupted by three light knocks on the precious wooden door. BaiShe did not move, keeping his eyes closed.
"Young Master Xuan... A visitor... Well, a visitor is waiting at the entrance of the pavilion," announced a servant in a hesitant voice.
BaiShe breathed slowly, letting his energy calm down and hide behind the appearance of a wounded and weakened cultivator. He adjusted his monocle before answering.
This gesture even in his two lives remained a tic and he did it all the time.
’Another one coming to inquire about my health... How tedious.’
"Let our guest in," he replied in a calm tone, tinged with fatigue.
The door opened on a familiar silhouette who entered with casual confidence.
The young man who appeared had nothing of the solemnity expected in a place of convalescence. He had short black hair and blue eyes that sparkled with a mischievous gleam.
His stature was athletic, and he wore his noble robes with a casualness that bordered on insolence. A smirk on his face.
It was Hu Tian, the heir of the Hu family and BaiShe’s childhood friend. As the reincarnation of the immortal god of Thunder, he exuded an aura of vitality and charisma that contrasted violently with his little bastard expression.
Hu Tian did not waste a second. He advanced, inspecting the room with a critical eye before stopping in front of BaiShe’s bed.
"Well, my dear brother... They say everywhere that you ended up with a hole in your stomach for the beautiful eyes of your little adoptive sister," launched Hu Tian as he sat down without invitation on a nearby chair.
"I must say that for an erudite genius, you acted with a rather surprising imprudence... Or is it a new seduction technique that I don’t know yet?"
BaiShe opened his eyes, feigning a weak smile.
"Always so frivolous, Hu Tian... The world is in turmoil because of this traitor Lin Feng, and you find a way to joke about my condition," murmured BaiShe as he leaned against his pillow.
Hu Tian swept the argument away with a wave of his hand.
"Lin Feng? That rat is already far away, and the elders are chasing their own shadow... What matters to me is to know if you will be able to get back on your feet quickly. The most beautiful fairies of the imperial city are worried about Young Master Xuan... And I admit that without you to play the boring intellectual, my evenings sorely lack contrast."
He leaned a little more towards his friend, his blue eyes scrutinizing BaiShe’s face with curiosity.
"Seriously, how is your dantian doing? Rumors say it is broken... If that’s the case, your path to immortality has just taken a serious detour... It’s a shame, I was hoping we could compete for the immortal title together."
BaiShe let out a sigh.
"The situation is complex... My family’s care is effective, but repairing such a Qi source takes time... I fear I will have to stay in the background for a while... It’s my chance, I guess... A punishment for having been too naive towards this Lin Feng."
Hu Tian started to laugh, a little too loudly for the room.
"You? Naive? That’s the best of the year... You are probably the most calculating man I know... If you were injured, it’s because this guy was really a monster or that you had something in mind... Wouldn’t you be a sis-con by any chance?"
"Sis-con?"
BaiShe raised his eyebrows, this bastard was not a son of luck but that does not take away from the fact that as an ally and friend, he was extremely important.
"Well, you know... having a certain attraction for your sister ~~."
BaiShe closed his eyes, contenting himself with circulating his qi.
"I remind you that I am engaged brother Tian, I am not as frivolous as you."
"Ahaha, brother BaiShe, you did not answer the question, there must be something fishy, that’s what I thought, ahaha."
"Brother Hu Tian, can you remind me how many illegitimate children you have?" BaiShe retorted annoyed.
"Ok, ok. I give up..." Hu Tian scratched his head not wanting to approach this subject. He was indeed a frivolous young master with numerous conquests, needless to say that he had many illegitimate children at only 20 years old.
"... Since you are stuck here, I will devote myself to keeping you informed of the gossips of the Supreme Dao sect... Do you know that the exam is postponed? Some say it’s to give you time to heal... The favor you enjoy is really indecent."
’If you knew how much this postponement suits me, my dear friend... It gives me all the leisure to think about my next actions.’
"The postponement is a wise decision on the part of Sect Master Pangu... The safety of the disciples takes precedence over the competition," replied BaiShe in a calm voice.
Hu Tian stood up, stretching his arms with casualness.
"Wisdom, wisdom... Always these big words... In the meantime, I’m going to see if your fiancée, Princess Ming’er, is as devastated as the rumors claim... A woman in distress always needs a solid shoulder while her fiancé is in seclusion, right?".
BaiShe remained impassive, although a cold gleam crossed his silver eyes for a fraction of a second.
"I advise you to keep your distance from Ming’er, Hu Tian... She is not known for her patience, especially towards gratuitous provocations..."
Hu Tian displayed his most beautiful smirk, not at all intimidated.
"I know, I know... I’m just making a little joke... Come on, rest, my friend... I will come back to see you when I have courtesans to your taste to warm your bed."
"I prefer to avoid these worldly things Hu Tian."
He headed towards the exit.
"Nothing beats a good dual and even triple Cultivation with jade beauties. Hehehe. Brother Bai, I’m leaving you!"
In his previous life even after learning his true identity, Hu Tian had still confronted the Dao for him, only because of their friendship. Because of this BaiShe had a deep respect for him even if his personality annoyed him a little.
"Always so predictable... Hu Tian... Old friend." BaiShe murmured to himself.
