Chapter 1437: Chapter 1438 Young Alchemy Boy
Li Xiaobai cheerfully said, leading the woman unhurriedly towards the Heavenly God Academy.
“What does the young master want to do?”
“I am a law-abiding citizen!”
The woman looked extremely frightened, instinctively feeling something was amiss.
Throughout the journey, he never asked for her name, clearly with hidden motives, not at all intending to escort her safely as he claimed.
“No need to panic, I’ll show you the magnificent scenery of the Heavenly God Academy.”
Li Xiaobai laughed, finding the entrance of the Heavenly God Academy after circling the mountain. It was an ancient pavilion with a grand entrance, carved railings and jade stonework, and a statue of an old man stood in front, eight feet tall, with a majestic appearance, long white beard, a smile, kind and benevolent!
He didn’t know who the statue was, but its placement here signified its esteemed status.
“Stop! Who goes there!”
The guardian disciples saw someone approaching without slowing down, charging straight at them, and couldn’t help but raise their guard, shouting harshly.
“Don’t act, I’m one of you!”
“I am Cai Kun, sent by the Heavenly God Academy to Cangtian City to recruit disciples. I have urgent business to report. Quickly, let me through!”
Li Xiaobai puffed up his chest, glaring with an imposing aura.
“Brother Cai Kun, who went to Cangtian City to recruit disciples?”
The guardian disciples exchanged glances, looking somewhat peculiar.
“Forgive me, Brother, it was my oversight not recognizing you.”
“Please present your Identity Token, and we’ll let you through!”
The guardian disciples said loudly.
“I lost my Identity Token, otherwise why would I be so anxious? Something has happened in Cangtian City that must be reported to the sect immediately!”
“Hurry up and move aside, you can’t afford to delay important news!”
Li Xiaobai scolded in a deep voice.
Not giving any face, he vividly portrayed arrogance and haughtiness. In this world where the strong reign, one has to be assertive; otherwise, being kind will only lead to being bullied!
“This…”
“Brother, please go ahead.”
The guardian disciples appeared a bit hesitant, whispering a few words before finally letting them pass, yet there remained an indescribable strangeness in their gazes directed at Li Xiaobai.
Li Xiaobai sharply sensed something amiss about the situation inside and out. Although these guardian disciples didn’t recognize Cai Kun, they had heard of his name. Cai Kun must have been involved in something within the academy that even the lower-ranking disciples knew about.
Entering the academy seems to require more caution; otherwise, problems might arise. It seems Cai Kun is not an easy role to impersonate, likely with unresolved grievances within the academy.
“Young master, where are we going? Can you release me?”
The woman asked weakly.
“Just follow along, don’t speak.”
Li Xiaobai snorted, scaring the woman into silence.
Inside the Heavenly God Academy, surrounded by mountains, it was difficult to distinguish one place from another for newcomers. The disciples and cultivators were hurrying by, showing no intention to stop, everyone busy.
“The forty-ninth battlefield is about to open, recruiting teammates, Transcendent Realm and above!”
“The caravan has obtained a new batch of Demonic Beast resources. Cultivators who wish to purchase, quickly come to the battlefield entrance, first come, first served!”
“Experts from the tenth battlefield have returned. I heard that the casualties were heavy this time…”
“…”
Every disciple had clear objectives, calling out to find companions, all with a remarkable commonality: never working alone, they must form teams for safety.
Li Xiaobai watched this dazzling world with a bit of confusion, not knowing where to start, feeling at a loss.
The woman in his grip also widened her eyes, obviously never having seen such a spectacle, but mostly felt fear because everyone here made her feel a deadly threat.
“Brother Cai Kun?”
“Brother Cai Kun is back?”
“Could it be he completed the recruitment task?”
As he hesitated, a cultivator’s voice came from beside him.
Li Xiaobai turned to look, seeing a youthful and handsome young cultivator in alchemy child attire, quite clean looking, but between his brows there was a hint of mockery and disdain, although well concealed, it couldn’t escape his Dharma Eye.
This young alchemy boy knew Cai Kun and presumably was aware of past events.
“Plans have changed, Brother, I have important matters to report. Lead the way promptly, don’t delay and miss the secret!”
Li Xiaobai pointed casually, saying indifferently.
“Hmm?”
“What secret?”
The young alchemy boy was stunned, obviously taken aback, perhaps not expecting to be ordered around, instinctively asking.
“Damn it, I said it’s a secret, how could you inquire, lead the way quickly!”
Li Xiaobai cursed, slapping him and knocking the young alchemy boy off balance.
“I…”
“Brother Cai Kun, you… you actually hit me!”
The young alchemy boy was full of disbelief, never imagining being slapped, his eyes filled with venom.
“Could it be that Brother you couldn’t complete the task so you’re venting on me?”
“The Master warned from the start if something went wrong, bring your head to see him!”
The young alchemy boy’s expression changed instantly, filled with resentment.
Why does it feel like this brother changed? He wasn’t like this before, what happened outside to change him so much?
“Kid, the last person who talked to me like that is already pushing daisies, lead the way, say one more word and I’ll crush your skull!”
Li Xiaobai said ferociously, his murderous aura making everyone shiver uncontrollably.
“Brother… just follow me!”
The young alchemy boy was subdued, like an aggrieved young wife, covering his flushed cheek as he walked ahead, glancing back repeatedly, with eyes full of vigilance, afraid Li Xiaobai might strike him again.
“See, if only you were this obedient earlier.”
Li Xiaobai clapped his hands, leisurely following along behind, having someone lead the way made things much easier, heading directly for a certain mountain peak.
However, the young alchemy boy’s words made him more cautious. It seemed Cai Kun’s relationship with his master wasn’t harmonious, and since he was a fake, no disciple was brought back, things were getting tricky.
The group swiftly arrived at a remote place, where a solitary mountain stood, distinct from the other peaks. The mountain was overgrown with weeds, exuding an aura of desolation.
“Brother Cai Kun… the master is inside, please enter on your own…”