“This… if Junior Sister Su wants them, how about this? We’ll distract them later, and Junior Sister can sneak over to steal the demon beast eggs!”
The speaker was the Sect Master Xiao Baishan’s youngest disciple, An Qingyun. He was at the early Golden Core stage and clearly wanted to show off in front of the beauty. A hint of admiration showed in his eyes as he looked at Su Xianzhi.
When the remaining disciples heard “we,” they knew An Qingyun was expecting them to join in. Naturally, they were reluctant. But seeing the surprise on Su Xianzhi’s face, they could only stay silent. After all, Senior Sister Su was a disciple of the Immortal Venerable, and her cultivation was only at the middle Foundation Establishment stage…
“Really? Thank you all so much! I’ll definitely try to get more, so you can all contract demon beasts too.”
As for whether she could actually get more, she had no idea!
Thinking this, Su Xianzhi’s disappointment was instantly replaced by worry, which made An Qingyun’s heart feel warm…
“Are you crazy! That’s a Nascent Soul stage demon beast! Do you think the few of you at the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core stages are trying to die? And there are so many demon beasts. Even if they aren’t intelligent, we can’t stop them!”
Luo Nanshan’s plump face was full of disapproval. He looked at them with disbelief, unable to fathom they would say something so foolish.
However, his words were only agreed with by Guan Ziyun and Chen Xuanyuan. The others, however, were quite disdainful!
“In my opinion, Senior Brother Luo is just afraid of dying, isn’t he? Those demon beasts are inherently stupid, and no matter what, they’re just mindless beasts. We just need to lure them away, we don’t need to fight. If the three of you are scared, then stay on the side!”
A few disciples who had initially backed down after hearing Luo Nanshan’s words were now silenced by An Qingyun’s accusation of fear. And seeing Junior Sister Su’s wronged expression…
Luo Nanshan was furious. He glared at them with disappointment, then looked at Su Xianzhi! He reprimanded her in a low voice!
“Junior Sister Su, are you suggesting you want them to die for you to contract demon beasts?”
These fools, blinded by greed, couldn’t see it, but how could Su Xianzhi not know the danger! If she just said she gave up, those disciples would definitely…
Unexpectedly, the white-clad maiden was stunned by his words. Her expression became even more wronged and pitiful, a faint shimmer of tears appearing in her eyes.
“Senior Brother Luo is right. I shouldn’t be so selfish, and you all shouldn’t risk yourselves for me. If anything happened to you, I would hate myself! Let’s forget about it!”
A slightly disappointed and wronged “Let’s forget about it!” sounded like a condemnation of her own selfishness, weak yet tinged with a tragic beauty, which stirred a strong protective instinct in the disciples!
“What does Senior Brother Luo mean by that? Are you looking down on us? Heh! If cultivators are always hesitant, when will they ever become strong? When will they ascend? This is our own decision. Why are you yelling at Junior Sister? Don’t be arrogant just because you’re older. Junior Sister is still a disciple of the Immortal Venerable!”
Luo Nanshan was so exasperated he wanted to scold them, but he saw that they were all comforting Su Xianzhi and completely ignoring him. An Qingyun even blocked his view, looking like he was about to ostracize him…
Guan Ziyun tugged at him and said in a low voice.
“Senior Brother, there’s no point in saying more. They won’t listen.”
Chen Xuanyuan also shook his head, his lips pursed in a serious expression.
Jin Bao’er, perched in the tree, raised an eyebrow. Her senior brothers were still as kind-hearted as ever, but they didn't know how terrifying Su Xianzhi and her ilk were!
In the end, the three of them left indignantly. After a round of feigned concern and refusal from Su Xianzhi, she finally accepted the others’ decision with gratitude!
The plan was simple. There were about seven Nascent Soul stage demon beasts in the horde. These disciples would proactively attack the demon beasts, while others would lure away one each. Su Xianzhi would then sneak in and steal the demon beast eggs! The other demon beasts were still young and not a threat.
However, an accident still occurred!
“Ah!”
With a scream, the first disciple was smashed into the dirt by a demon beast’s paw! The others immediately panicked. An Qingyun roared!
“Scatter, scatter quickly!”
Hearing this, everyone quickly retreated, but it was too late. A massive demon beast dangled a disciple in the air by his mouth, as if playing with a toy, scaring him into unconsciousness…
Clearly, the huge disparity in strength left them with no power to fight back, let alone lure away these demon beasts!
Jin Bao’er looked on with sarcasm. She watched Su Xianzhi weave through the demon beast horde in a pathetic manner, careful not to attract the attention of the lower-level demon beasts. In her previous life, although her cultivation was weak, she knew how to use beast alluring powder to create chaos, then let other demon beasts distract the Nascent Soul stage demon beasts, while she, relying on her small stature, would sneak in for a surprise attack…
She hadn’t expected these disciples to be so foolish and arrogant, choosing to confront them head-on. Ha! Had Su Xianzhi’s charm become so potent that it could affect people’s intelligence now??
“Brother Jin, when are we going down to save them?”
Li Qingjiu’s voice reached her ears, but Jin Bao’er merely glanced at the disciples being used as pawns by Su Xianzhi, her eyes full of cold indifference.
“Their lives have nothing to do with me.”
Those who helped Su Xianzhi were her enemies. Why should she help them?
Li Qingjiu, however, was stunned. He looked blankly at the black-clothed youth who was so cold-blooded at the moment. This was not the Jin Bao’er he knew! At this moment, she was cold and cruel, with no trace of gentleness…
Just then, three figures flew over rapidly. Light flashed in their hands, and they charged straight towards the Nascent Soul stage demon beasts!
Perhaps caught off guard by the arrival of reinforcements, the demon beasts were hit directly! The three dying disciples managed to cling to life.
“Man… Many thanks to the three Senior Brothers!”
Luo Nanshan frowned, his face covered in sweat, panting heavily. He had clearly rushed here. His previous attack had been his all-out effort, and his spiritual energy was now depleted, leaving him unable to continue attacking!
“Don’t talk anymore, let’s get out of here first!”
A total of nine people. Two died right at the start. Apart from these three who were still breathing, the others were practically motionless! Only An Qingyun was left, fleeing in disarray. Upon seeing the reinforcements, his expression turned overjoyed! He shouted desperately.
“Senior Brothers! Save me!”
Seeing that the Nascent Soul stage demon beasts were already getting up and were furious, Luo Nanshan gritted his teeth and hesitated for a moment before handing the disciple beside him to Guan Ziyun, his expression extremely grave as he instructed.
“Fourth Junior Brother, quickly take them away. I’ll cover the rear!”
The two were shocked and were about to refuse when Luo Nanshan pushed them away. He clearly intended to turn back and save An Qingyun…
Jin Bao’er in the tree clenched her fists tightly, her gaze fixed on Luo Nanshan’s actions. Her heart also suddenly became conflicted. On one hand was her Third Senior Brother, who had taken care of her for so long, made her delicious food every day, and cared for her. On the other hand were Su Xianzhi’s sycophants!!
Save… or not save?
The scales in her heart began to sway. The struggle between inner demons and reason erupted at this moment! The tragic experiences of her past life and the profound care of this life flashed before her eyes…