Xiang Jian was exiled to a land of no return, and everyone thought he would never be able to come out. Unexpectedly, less than ten years later, he emerged, not only that, but he also showed signs of recovering his cultivation, which made the young master of the Jin family restless.
After Xiang Jian entered Wuji City, he stayed by Xiao Man's side, and then disappeared. The second young master of the Jin family would probably not let her go.
"Junior understands. Thank you, senior, for your reminder."
"If you want to live well, you'd better hand the person over."
"Impossible." Xiao Man refused without hesitation, "He is my person. Even if I die, I will not betray my person."
Zong Yi chuckled. He finally didn't misjudge this kid. "In September, the disciples of the Seven Sects will enter the East Yue Forest to hunt and train. At that time, let Bai Chen and Xi Wen accompany you."
"Elder, I'm afraid I can't take care of them by myself!"
"Kid, don't try this trick on me!" Zong Yi snorted, "You brought nine people and came out of the land of no return safely. If you bring one more person, Bai Chen, you can't handle it?"
Xiao Man touched his nose. "The people in the land of no return are very weak, and no one is my match. In the East Yue Forest, there are experts everywhere who can crush me."
"I've only seen one person who could kill Golden Core experts with early Foundation Establishment cultivation, and that's you."
"That wasn't my ability alone; we worked together," Xiao Man denied.
Zong Yi gave Xiao Man a sideways glance. "Tell me honestly, what were you doing when you sneaked into Qianji Sect last time?"
"Looking for him," Xiao Man pointed at Xi Wen. "My person was attacked and disappeared, and Zhou Yan was killed by people from the Canglang Sect. I was worried he was..."
"Captured by us?"
"Yes."
"If Xi Wen was really captured by us, would you deal with us the way you dealt with the Canglang Sect?" Zong Yi suddenly asked.
"If he is well, I will not harm a single person from Qianji Sect. If something happens to him, then blood will be repaid with blood."
Zong Yi's expression changed slightly, then he smiled and looked at Xi Wen, "Kid, I don't know how you got so lucky to have such a good brother."
Xi Wen's eyes were gentle as he looked at Xiao Man and said word by word, "This disciple also feels that meeting her is a blessing of three lifetimes."
"Stop flattering me," Xiao Man said angrily, "You master and disciple are teaming up to dig a hole for me! Senior Brother Bai Chen's cultivation is much higher than mine. How can I take care of him?"
"After Bai Chen returned, he praised you highly. As soon as he heard you were coming, he went to the entrance to wait," Zong Yi snorted. "And you, you didn't even respond."
"Elder..."
"That shield was also made by Bai Chen himself. He said that if it weren't for you, he would have died in the secret realm long ago. He owes you his life." Zong Yi's face showed a loving smile. "He is straightforward and inflexible. If I handed him to others, I'm afraid he would be led astray. I can rest assured if I hand him to you."
"Aren't you afraid I'll bully your good disciple?" Xiao Man teased.
"You bully him as much as you want. Being bullied by you will let him know how dangerous the world is, which is better than being bullied by outsiders and losing his life," Zong Yi said leisurely. "The Seven Sects rely on the patronage of aristocratic families and sects, and have lived too comfortably for too long. They have forgotten their courage. If it weren't for the recent upheaval in Wuji City, perhaps the Seven Sects would still be indulging in such comfortable days, unaware that danger lurks around them. The incident with the Five Poisons Sect is a warning to us."
"Elder, I don't quite understand."
"The demons will make a comeback," Zong Yi said with concern. "Yu Ju, who was suppressed in the land of no return, is likely to come out. Otherwise, why would the lurking demons be restless? The storm is brewing."
Xiao Man was silent for a long time. Zong Yi knew that Xiao Man must know some things he didn't. He waved his hand, signaling Xi Wen to leave. In the vast reception hall, only Zong Yi and Xiao Man remained.
"Kid, I know you've been plotting something." Zong Yi saw it clearly. If Xiao Man hadn't initially drawn everyone's attention to the Five Poisons Sect, they wouldn't have known there was a problem with the Five Poisons Sect. But even with Xiao Man's early warning, they still lost miserably. Su Dan Novel Network
"Elder is joking. What could I be plotting?" Xiao Man chuckled.
"I don't care what you're planning. Bai Chen is yours."
"Mine?" Xiao Man looked surprised. "What do you mean?"
"The literal meaning. Today, I'm giving Bai Chen to you. You kid will be leaving Baiyao Hall soon, won't you?" Zong Yi saw it clearly. Baiyao Hall was just a temporary place for Xiao Man. She would never stay in such a small place for a long time. Her goal was likely to enter a sect.
Xiao Man remained silent, just looking at Zong Yi. Baiyao Hall was her temporary lodging. As soon as she learned what she wanted to learn, she would leave. As for Xi Wen and the others, she had already made arrangements. Therefore, she was unwilling to take Bai Chen.
"Elder Zong Yi, do you have any misunderstanding?"
"There is no misunderstanding. I just know that I can rest assured if I hand him over to you."
Xiao Man gritted her teeth. You can rest assured, but I'll be in trouble. Bai Chen's personality is upright and inflexible, while she acts entirely on her whims, even resorting to extreme methods at times. Bai Chen's existence would be a great trouble for her.
"I'll give you an 80% discount on weapons for Baiyao Hall," Zong Yi made an eight gesture.
Xiao Man pondered for a moment. "60%!"
"Kid, you're asking for the moon!" Zong Yi's beard bristled with anger.
"Is your precious disciple that worthless?" Xiao Man raised her eyebrows, questioning. Bai Chen was simple to the point of being foolish. Although he was capable, he could be exploited at any time and become a sharp sword to harm her.
Zong Yi gritted his teeth and agreed after a long time: "Deal!"
"It will be 60% discount every year from now on!"
"Xiao Qin, you're pushing your luck!" Zong Yi slammed the table in anger. A 60% discount every year, and the sect leader would break his legs.
"If that's the case, then Elder, don't give your beloved disciple to me. I'm under a lot of pressure too." Xiao Man's eyes sparkled with joy, wishing Zong Yi would not let Bai Chen follow her for this reason, saving her a lot of trouble.
"Hmph! Little fox!" Zong Yi's heart was bleeding. For his disciple's future, 60% it is. The stars indicated that this person was destined for great fortune, and even the sect leader should not object. "I agree, but when you leave, take Bai Chen with you."
"There are two months left until the hunting day. Are you going to Baiyao Hall with me now?"
"Take him wherever you want. Anyway, I'm handing him over to you. As long as he's alive," Zong Yi said nonchalantly. "I can rest assured if I hand him over to you."
"Aren't you afraid I'll kill him?"
"How dare you!" Zong Yi's brows shot up angrily. "You can torment him, you can scold him, but you cannot take his life. That is the bottom line."