Chapter 211: Duck Protection Society

Chapter 211: Duck Protection Society

and thats after he humiliated Peak Lord Lan Taijian by oh! Here we are, Li Qian said, looking around.

Hui drew a deep breath and rubbed at his cheeks. This fake smile is starting to ache. I had no idea there could be so many stories about such an unremarkable disciple as me! All bad, too. What has this small cultivator done so wrong, that Im so hated within my own sect?

Whos that? a girl asked, stepping out of the forest. Her eyes glowed with a strange cold, blue light, and she stood unusually tall for a woman.

Li Qian, we have an important duty. You cant just invite anyone, a boy said, nose wrinkled, hair tied in a bun.

Im doing him a favor. Hes been completely neglected, Li Qian argued.

A slightly older boy frowned as he dropped down from the trees. Is it just me, or does he look familiar?

Familiar? Li Qian asked.

Almost like Weiheng Hui, the young man said, squinting.

Hui coughed. You must be mistaken, Elder Brother.

He looks nothing like Weiheng Hui. Weiheng Hui is incredibly handsome and wears blue robes and has a snake around his neck. Hes only kind of handsome, Li Qian replied.

The other boy shot Hui a dirty look. He shook his head. We havent agreed. Li Qian come over here.

The four young cultivators grouped up in a corner, quietly conferring amongst themselves.

Bored, Hui casually reached a hand up to scratch his arm and gently petted Zhubi. Zhubi stirred and nudged him with his nose. Good thing Zhubis been so quiet lately.

Actually, come to think of it, Zhubis slept since he ate the shadow snake in the snake ancestors trial realm. I wonder if hes okay? Maybe I should take him to Xixing again.

Actually I should probably check on Xixing, too. Make sure she got out of Black Asp Sect safely.

Everyone stared at him. Hui blinked. Apologies?

Whats your name? Li Qian asked.

Xie Hao, Hui said evenly.

Li Qian nodded sagely, putting a hand to his chin in a poor mockery of an expert stroking his beard. Xie Hao, the four of us have decided that we cannot simply allow you into the Duck Protection Society. No you must complete a task. A trial, if you will.

Hui nodded. Theyre only second realm. Even if they try to bully me, it shouldnt be anything difficult for me.

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I havent eaten in months

I know we dont have to eat, but but that smells so good!

The girl stared silently, an aloof expression on her face, but her eyes glowed brighter blue, and drool dripped down from the corner of her mouth. One of the boys took a bun, and the other three instantly descended on the cloth.

Hui stepped back and folded his arms behind him, a satisfied smile on his face. This isnt so bad. I wonder if this would have been my life, if I hadnt been picked up by Master? I wouldnt be as strong, but then, I wouldnt have to leave the sect, either

Warm steam tickled his nose. Hui glanced around, then looked down. Li Qian offered him one of the buns. Theres enough for everyone.

Ah, thank you, Elder Brother, but Ive already eaten, Hui said.

The other four stared at him, betrayed expressions on their faces.

He ate at the dining room?

Eh? How?

Whats his trick?

Hui cleared his throat. I, er, I already took one of the buns on the way down from the dining hall.

The four kids nodded amongst themselves and turned back to their food. Li Qian looked at the bun in his hand, shrugged, then offered half of it to the girl. She glanced at him, then snatched it away and turned her back to him, almost like a feral beast. Li Qian smiled at her back, eyes indulgent.

The girl finished her bun, then turned to Hui. Her eyes glowed. Youve done well, but you havent done enough. If you really want to prove yourself to the society, you should fetch us some spiritual water to drink!

Qing Peifei, dont you think thats too much to ask? Li Qian asked, startled.

One of the other boys shot her a look. Spiritual water only exists in wells at the top of each peak. Hed have to climb to the top of Starbound Peak, into the restricted area only high-level disciples can enter, to fetch some!

Qing Peifei waved her hand. He got us this food. Hes obviously capable. Why not give him a real challenge? Whats the worst thing that happens? If he fails, its on his head, not ours.

The boys hesitated, but then turned to Hui expectantly.

Hui blinked. Eh, wait. That well I used to drink from when I was a boy that was spiritual water? I didnt notice anything but then, I didnt drink it after I achieved cultivation, either!

Xie Hao, you can back out if you dont think you can get it. We can recruit someone else, Li Qian offered.

Hui shook his head. Dont worry, Elder Brother. I can get you spiritual water. If anything, its easier than the dining hall food! I dont even have to brave the Starbound Peak disciples to get it, I can collect it directly from Masters well!

Li Qian hesitated. If youre sure

Hui bowed and backed away. Wait right here. Ill be back before you know it.