Chapter 213: Duck Eating Society

Chapter 213: Duck Eating Society

Three of them backed away, sheepish, but the fourth laughed at him and took another bite. Juices ran down his chin as he chewed the duck and swallowed, joy evident on his face.

Hui licked his lips again and forced himself to look the disciple in the eye, not stare at his duck.

The fourth disciple cleaned the bone and waggled it at him, smug. Yeah, thats right. Were eating those ducks, trendsetter.

Hui frowned. He shook his head and waved a finger at the disciple. This small disciple learned the hard way. One cannot simply eat the Sect Masters ducks. If you dont want to end up like me, stop now, while you still can!

Why? the fourth asked.

The wrath of the Sect Master Hui started.

The fourth waved the bone. No, no. I mean, why stop now? Youre back. Now we can blame it all on you.

The other three chuckled. You tell him, Wang Zhong, one of the other cultivators cheered, taking another bite of the duck.

Hui backed away, shocked. You youll sink that low?

Says the original duck-eater, Wang Zhong said, grabbing another piece of duck. The meat glistened, perfectly cooked, the skin crisp and the flesh moist. The scent of duck once again filled the air, utterly irresistible. Besides, everyone already knows youre a consummate villain. Its not like a little more duck-eating is going to ruin your reputation.

Hmm. It seems these guys didnt spread the original rumors, but they certainly arent afraid to spread more. Hui put a hand to his chin, thoughtful. Externally, he put on a troubled expression, as if this truly bothered him. Elder Brothers, please. This small disciple if I cant convince you to stop, I Ill have to

To what? Use force? Come on, go ahead. Whats a weak little coward like you going to do? Wang Zhong scoffed.

Hui froze in the middle of signaling Li Xiang. He narrowed his eyes at the four. Three at the third realm, and Wang Zhong is in the lower end of the fourth realm. With my talismans, and the help of the lotus beast or Jin Xian, I could take them!

But then why bother? Fearlessly, he signaled to Li Xiang.

Ive heard enough! Youll answer for your crimes! Li Xiang shouted, leaping out of the forest. She flew like an arrow from a bow for the closest of the lower tier disciples, her sword flashing ahead of her, a silver blaze. The disciples eyes went wide. He desperately reached for his sword to block, but by the time his hand landed on the scabbard, Li Xiangs sword had already flashed past him. He jolted, then fell flat to the ground, eyes rolled back in his head.

Hui backed away. Jin Xian pressed against his consciousness, wanting to come out and fight, but he pressed her back. Instead, he fired off an ice talisman at another of the three third realm cultivators. The cultivator jumped back, but too slow. Ice slammed into him and froze him in place, coating him in ice from head to toe. Hui struck him with another two talismans to be sure, and the ice coating thickened into a block of ice, so thick Hui could barely see the cultivator inside it. He breathed a quiet sigh of relief.

Li Xiang struck at the final third-realm cultivator as he turned toward her, and he, too, toppled, unconscious. At the same time, Wang Zhong slashed his sword at Hui. Bright red sword light twisted in midair, taking on the shape of a vermillion bird. It screeched and bared its claws at Hui. Li Xiang cut toward the bird. A sword beam emanated from her sword and slashed at it, but too slow. Already, the bird was almost upon Hui.

Putting on a stern face, Hui made a complicated handsign and called out, Ghost Duck Whirlwind! At the same time, he silently called the ducks back to him.

From all directions, black ducks rose out of the undergrowth and flew at Hui. In the space of a breath, they overtook Li Xiangs slash and slammed into the vermillion bird. It screeched out and turned to fight, but even as it did, its body crumbled. Red sword light twisted into black where the ducks touched it, and a strong aura of death erupted from the vermillion bird. In the next instant, the ducks devoured it, nibbling away at what little remained. The vermillion bird let out a final, pitiful cry and vanished.Updated from novelbIn.(c)om

Pleased with themselves, the ducks rushed at Hui and slammed into him, vanishing into his second dantian. He stumbled back with the impacts, brows faintly furrowed, then stood upright.

Hui finally came to a halt. He swapped to his plant-form, rapidly regenerating the wounds Lan Taijian had inflicted. Blood rushed out from all over his body, but only for a moment before the wounds closed over. He sat up, breathing heavily, then released the technique.

Qi rushed out of him, the price hed had to pay to regenerate so much. He rubbed his forehead as a rush of weakness and light-headedness passed over him. Summoning a qi pill, he swallowed it down before he stood, and felt warm qi flow into him. He climbed to his feet and walked over to Li Xiangs side. Blood stained his robes all over, leaving him pitiful and weak.

Dont listen to Li Xiang. Weiheng Hui has corrupted her! Wang Zhong shouted.

Li Xiangs expression turned dark. She struck toward Wang Zhong. Wang Zhongs face paled, and he stiffened, preparing for the blow.

An inch from his flesh, Li Xiang stopped her blow. She glared at Wang Zhong, brows furrowed.

Li Xiang, Lan Taijian said, evenly reprimanding her.

Li Xiang stood there a moment longer, blade still outstretched, then took a step back and sheathed her sword.

I understand that Li Xiang can misunderstand situations. However, what you accuse is as grave for Li Xiang as it is for Weiheng Hui. Do not say such things lightly, Lan Taijian said. Although he spoke in an even tone, something about the way he narrowed his eyes held true warning, a warning that even if someone accused Weiheng Hui of evil, which he approved, he refused to brook any accusation that also incriminated Li Xiang.

Sweat dripped down Wang Zhongs face. He swallowed. This this disciple misspoke. Please accept my apologies, Peak Master Lan.

Lan Taijian tipped his head slightly. He looked up and behind him, then waved a hand. These are my fathers ducks. As someone who has supposedly protected his ducks, these accusations have severe consequences for you, Wang Zhong. Thus, Father will decide this matter.

Wang Zhong trembled, face whitening. He glanced at Lan Taijian. But if I its Weiheng Hui! Didnt you

I? Do you slander me, Wang Zhong? Lan Taijian asked.

Wang Zhong bit his tongue. He stared at Lan Taijian, bitterness written all over his face.

Besides, matters have gotten out of hand. This is truly too great a crime for Father to ignore, Lan Taijian continued, giving Wang Zhong a derisive glare.

Hanging his head, Wang Zhong shuddered unwillingly.

Huis eyes widened. Lan Taijian put Wang Zhong up to it? No, no. I think instead of putting him up to it, Lan Taijian likely insinuated that anyone who could put an accusation on me would be able to get off free in his judgement! Thus, Wang Zhong thought he could get away with eating the ducks, as long as he blamed me in the end. Unfortunately, Wang Zhong ate too many ducks, and drew the attention of others, including Sect Master Lan. Now that the Sect Masters involved, Lan Taijian cannot one-handedly decide that I am the guilty party, but instead has to bow to the Sect Masters judgement.

Me bringing Li Xiang here wasnt an issue in Lan Taijians eyes. After all, he could simply claim she misunderstood and hand down judgement anywayshe indicated that himself. He even attacked me in front of her, before she could judge in for or against my claim. But when it comes to involving others, Li Xiang is a powerful force of truth for me. Therefore, Li Xiang would not have interrupted Lan Taijians schemes. The one who interrupted them, who overreached, was Wang Zhong!

As for Master well, he wouldnt have been happy, but Lan Taijian likely expected that the Sect Master could ultimately suppress Masters displeasure.

Though if Master is now seventh realm as I suspect he is that might be a misjudgment on Lan Taijians part!

A beam of light streaked overhead, plummeting toward them. Hui stood upright, crossing his arms, righteous in his fury. Li Xiang stood beside him, a simple but determined expression on her face. Wang Zhong bowed his head, but peeked upward, not quite willing to give up yet. All of them stared at the light, waiting for the Sect Master to descend.