I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense-Chapter 781: 782: Why does he look so much like the 18th Princely Heir?
Chapter 781 -782: Why does he look so much like the 18th Princely Heir?
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A man robed in imperial garb spoke in a deep voice, his eyes swiftly glancing over the little yellow chicken, his face exuding an aura of majestic nonchalance.
“Holy Master, about the sin value of mine…”
“No matter, I have recently obtained an excellent scripture from the Western Desert, which you may peruse and reflect upon. A mere nine hundred merit points, and you will quickly return to your peak.”
“Thank you, Holy Master!”
“No need for such formality, I have seen the suffering you have endured for the Sword Dynasty, and you deserve these rewards. Now that the Saint Heir and Saintess are safe and sound, this chicken is an eyesore. Find a place to bury it!”
“Yes!”
Their conversation echoed in the quiet cell, but what neither noticed was that at some point, the little yellow chicken in the cell had opened its eyes.
The middle-aged man slowly approached the little yellow chicken, ready to take it away and find a burial spot to sell.
It was then that the man in the imperial robe seemed to sense something amiss, his expression changing as he hastily exclaimed, “No, wait, it’s not dead! There are other signs of life in this cell!”
Hearing this, the middle-aged man was stunned.
Ji Wuqing, who had previously been lying quietly in the cell, suddenly leapt three feet high, the charred remains falling off his body, his golden feathers shimmering with magnificent luster as he was reborn.
“Cluck cluck, I have returned!”
“Two hours have passed, and I am once again hale and hearty!”
“You two nitwits, still trying to kill me, still hoping to bury me, are simply delusional, eat shit you!”
“Thousand Mile Transmission Talisman, away we go!”
Ji Wuqing laughed heartily, spewing scornful words with disdain. A golden talisman came from his mouth, and his body shone with golden light. In the blink of an eye, he had vanished from the spot, leaving no trace.
“What the f*ck…
“So this damn chicken really was faking its death!”
“How did it manage that? If it truly was playing dead, how could I inherit the sin value on its head? Could it be coming back to life after death?”
In a panic, the middle-aged man made his move. The Immortal Yuan within his dantian exploded, pulverizing the cell into dust, but it was still a step too late. The moment the Thousand Mile Transmission Talisman was activated, the little yellow chicken disappeared from this realm.
“I’ve been fooled by it again!”
The eyes of the robed Holy Master flickered with an unusual sheen, admitting, “This chicken is no simple character, nor mere cannon fodder. I’m afraid it possesses some kind of technique that allows it to deceive the heavens itself. The infamy of the ‘Four Great Villains’ is not unwarranted indeed!”
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In the Great Flame Dynasty, within the mountain grotto dwellings.
Li Xiaobai and his companions were luxuriously basking in a bath, having almost completely cleared out their hostages, and this haul had made them a fortune.
This deal alone netted them five hundred thousand premium Spirit Stones, which were quite the haul after doubling the price.
The outstanding disciples from various Sects and the Princely Heirs from dynasties were indeed very valuable.
“This truly is the best method for amassing wealth,” the old beggar remarked with deep emotion.
“Yeah, we’re wealthy all of a sudden, no need to work honestly anymore,” Ergouzi soaked in the bath, smoking a Huazi, reciting scriptures, and appearing extremely content.
“Cluck cluck, I have contributed greatly, haven’t I? The Holy Master of the Sword Dynasty couldn’t even make a single move in front of me!” Ji Wuqing declared proudly.
“That’s because you were already dead before he could make a move.”
Li Xiaobai rolled his eyes inwardly and accessed his attribute panel to check on Ji Wuqing’s status.
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[Pet: Pudong Rooster (Current number of deaths: twelve).]
[Undying Phoenix Bloodline: 0.01% (Activatable).]
This guy had just died another time, but the number of deaths is still too few. In comparison to the massive amount of deaths required by the Undying Phoenix Bloodline, it’s merely a drop in the ocean.
“Speaking of which, since that person slaughtered you, your Sin Value should have been inherited by them, right?”
Li Xiaobai looked at Ji Wuqing and asked.
“Of course, daring to strike against my esteemed self, not only did that guy’s nine hundred Merit Value instantly drop to zero, but he also gained an additional hundred Sin Value. Right at this moment, he’s probably regretting it so much that his intestines are turning green.”
Ji Wuqing said proudly. Although it had lost the Sin Value it had accumulated over several days, it didn’t feel distressed. Successfully tricking a major figure and flaunting a strategic move felt very worthwhile. From now on, the great name of Ji Wuqing should become widely known throughout the Sword Dynasty.
“Woof, these fifteen hundred points of Merit Value of mine, if placed anywhere, would have people worshipping me. Whoever dares to kill me would face endless pursuit from the Enforcement Team. Speaking of which, these Merit Values do have the effect of a protective talisman too!”
Ergouzi also spoke with a smug tone. It discovered that the higher its Merit Value, the less anyone dared to lay a finger on it. After all, should someone accidentally slaughter it, they could instantly become a paragon of sin and wickedness.
“Heh heh, now we four great villains have quite the reputation. Life is increasingly taking a turn for the worse.”
The old beggar rubbed his teeth and clicked his tongue in exclamation.
“When we make it onto a list, that will truly be having a notorious reputation. For now, in this little patch of land, it’s at best minor trouble-making. But after this battle, it probably won’t be long before the Great Flame Dynasty traces things back to us.”
Li Xiaobai said indifferently. The four of them had such distinct characteristics that it was only a matter of time before they were identified. However, now they had the resources in hand and had given the Hellfire to the Grand Emperor at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Immortal Realm for safekeeping, it was the right time to show their cards to the dynasty.
“Time to hit the road, eh.”
The old beggar nodded, not unhappy with the outcome.
Ergouzi said, “Let’s go to the Sword Sect. People always aspire to reach greater heights, and it’s by immersing ourselves within colossal entities that we can rapidly grow stronger. This is an eternal truth.”
Ji Wuqing, “I agree.”
Li Xiaobai spoke impassively, “You go first, I still have a parting gift for the Great Flame Dynasty!”
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At the same time.
In Yan City, within the grand hall of the Imperial Palace.
Letters suddenly appeared in the hands of all the high-ranking Elders from various sects, sent covertly by the forces of their respective sects, detailing the basic characteristics of the four great villains.
Looking at the letters in hand, Yan Nian’s expression slowly turned ugly, for the cultivators described therein bore a strong resemblance to someone in his memory.
“The leader of the four great villains: Li Xiaobai, suspected to be the Earth Spirit Realm genius mentioned by King Weiwu.”
“Member: Nicholas Ergouzi, a completely white little dog with fifteen hundred points of Merit Value, to be captured alive only and not to be killed.”
“Member: Ji Wuqing, a little yellow chicken that seems to possess Great Divine Skills of deceiving the heavens, with an immense amount of Sin Value, to be captured alive only and not to be killed.”
“Member: Elder Tianwu, an old beggar, ragged and unkempt.”
“Find these four men, and show them no mercy!”
“Who would have thought that it would be cultivators from the Earth Spirit Realm behind this incident? No wonder I found the name Li Xiaobai somewhat familiar—because it was mentioned by King Weiwu as that genius.”
“But all the pathways are guarded by experts from the Upper Realm, so how did Li Xiaobai come up here?”
“It’s clear now, this is because King Weiwu abducted his relatives and friends, which is why he deliberately sought revenge on us. Have to say, the lad’s got nerve and insight!”
The Elders nodded, slowly speaking, yet their words still subtly pointed the finger at the Great Flame Dynasty as if intentionally making them carry this black pot.
But at that moment, someone in the crowd suddenly said, “However, do you not feel that the description of these four great villains somehow resembles the Eighteenth Princely Heir of the Great Flame Dynasty?”
