Chapter 1414: Chapter 1415: Infuriating People to Death without Compensation
“Heh heh, look at those legs, very nice!”
Li Xiaobai chuckled foolishly, with drool dripping down his chin, looking every bit the country bumpkin.
“Immortal Nangong, why are these Immortal women by the riverbank so scantily clad? Look at those robes, they could easily cover well, yet they open a hole in them. Is it to reduce air resistance while flying?”
“And those skirts, with slits up to the high waist, they catch the wind easily. What’s that about? Could it be to distract the opponent during a fight?”
Li Xiaobai seemed oblivious to the coldness in Nangong Menglu’s eyes, continuing to babble on, pointing at the many Immortal women by the river.
Indeed, the female cultivators in the Immortal Gods Realm are different from those in the Central Origin Realm. Not to mention their cultivation level, their attire is boldly revealing in comparison, making the female cultivators of the Central Origin Realm appear too conservative.
The eyes of the male cultivators were practically glowing green, frequently glancing at these female cultivators while maintaining a facade of disinterest. It added a layer of hypocrisy to their gentlemanly image.
If you want to look, just look. With so many men around, what’s there to fear? Be like him and openly admire the beauties!
Behind him, Yang Xiu watched this ancestor nonchalantly take a seat and even dare to flirt with Nangong Menglu, making his heart race. Part of him hoped that the many young prodigies present would be angered enough to eliminate him outright, but he also worried whether these youngsters could really defeat him.
“Where did this bumpkin come from, daring to comment recklessly without seeing the world? Anger the Immortals, and that’s small, but if you dare disrupt today’s gathering of geniuses, you won’t be spared!”
“Exactly, a complete bumpkin! Why would Immortal Nangong bring such a person here? It’s simply lowering the Nangong Family’s status!”
“Brother, if I were you, I wouldn’t stay here. There’s no need to force into circles you’re not a part of. Sometimes, knowing one’s place is a virtue!”
The young talents sitting beside Nangong Menglu mocked Li Xiaobai with sarcasm, their eyes filled with disdain and displeasure.
This was a gathering of geniuses, a tea party for the younger generations of city families, not something any riffraff could enter.
“You’re the bumpkin, your whole family are bumpkins. Immortal and I are in a cooperative relationship, mutually beneficial. How can you hypocrites compare?”
“Especially you, where are you from? Look at your eyes, almost glued to my Immortal. Who gave you the courage? Do you think you can look for free?”
Li Xiaobai, infuriated, glared fiercely at a young man in a feather fan and scarf.
The commotion caught the attention of many nearby cultivators.
“You…”
The young man was at a loss for words. These city geniuses, if not hanging around refined circles, were true scholars. When had they ever used crude language?
Today, bombarded by Li Xiaobai’s rapid-fire retorts, they were at a loss. It was like a scholar encountering a soldier, unable to use reason. Besides, Li Xiaobai wasn’t wrong; his eyes had indeed been wandering to Nangong Menglu, her voluptuous figure, graceful posture, and her skin like creamy jade, something no man could resist.
Moreover, he came from the Heavenly God Academy, a cultivator worth befriending. He couldn’t afford to leave a poor impression because of a bumpkin’s words.
“Silence!”
“This is Wu Yong, a genius disciple of the Cangtian White Crane Sect. How dare you, a country village brute, insult him!”
“Guards, seize this bumpkin!”
“To use foul language in this villa, disrespecting the Immortals and the disciples of our many family forces, no matter who you are, you will pay for your words today!”
Li Xiaobai’s brazen behavior darkened the expressions of the cultivators present. He was an impetuous fool, causing a ruckus at the tea party, for which he must pay.
“I came in with Immortal Nangong. Dare touch me, and believe me, my Immortal Nangong could ban you with a word, preventing you from ever entering the Heavenly God Academy again.”
Li Xiaobai, boldly open, paid no mind to the crowd’s words, irritating the young experts present.
“Brother Li, I advise you to watch your mouth. It’s just a piece of clothing, not worth such a stir. If you like it, I’ll have one sent to you later!”
“Dear fellow cultivators, forgive this disturbance. It’s my oversight to bring him to the evening banquet!”
Nangong Menglu’s forehead was full of black lines. Without uttering a word, Li Xiaobai had made her seem like someone who could casually banish cultivators. If this spread in Cangtian City, her reputation would be ruined.
She was indeed a disciple of the Heavenly God Academy, but her power didn’t reach that far. In public, she had to maintain face. Otherwise, she would’ve acted long ago.
The fellow in front was too aggravating, but Yang Xiu’s expression caught her attention. This subordinate, who used to covet the other’s wealth, now stood obediently behind, lips pale with cold sweat on his forehead, a sign of extreme nervousness.
What happened when they were alone earlier?
“Hmph, since Immortal Nangong has spoken, I’ll spare your life!”
“Kid, mind your words from now on. You can eat food recklessly, but don’t speak recklessly. If trouble comes, no one can save you!”
“Fun is fun, but don’t joke about geniuses!”
Upon Nangong Menglu’s words, the crowd relented.
Li Xiaobai shrugged nonchalantly, “Then I’ll trouble Immortal Nangong, your outfit is nice, I like it!”
“Gentlemen, let’s enjoy together. Avoiding disturbances at the tea party is beneficial for our cultivation paths ahead!”
Nangong Menglu’s face turned green with anger but she forced herself to hold back. She came to the Baihe Family with a purpose and couldn’t let a roadside fool upset the Baihe Family cultivators.
Li Xiaobai understood the caution in her words and stopped where it was appropriate. Playing with fire needs moderation; if it escalates too much, it’ll be hard to handle. Today, he came to find buyers. The city’s family factions are in constant overt and covert battles. Selling rival family’s disciples in bulk would surely be easier. He needed to explore the relationships among them.
“Ding dong, ding dong…”
The melodious sound of the harp played again, cleansing everyone’s heart and soul.
“Guests are guests, in the Baihe Family, there is no distinction of rank. Since all fellow cultivators have arrived, why not try my Baihe Family’s Method of Heavenly Fishing?”
On the riverbank, a woman in white gently caressed the harp strings, pointing at the flowing water with a serene smile.