Chapter 347: A Short Disagreement

Chapter 347: A Short Disagreement

Hui put a hand on his chin. Hmm but if he isnt really twelve and that dark hallway isnt his porn stash, then

Well, its probably the prison, isnt it? Or the torture chamber, or whatever. It could be treasure storage, or a million other things in any case, theres a billion reasons for a cultivator to hide a room inside their residence. Ill keep an eye open but if nothing else, Ill make sure I peek inside whenI mean, ifI end up looting his house.

He doesnt seem that bad so far, but All Heavens is investigating him for embezzling, and hes got someone looking out for him from on high. I bet hes

Eh, wait. Should I become his friend instead? If he suggests me to All Heavens Sect, could I get in before Healer or Rogue? Wouldnt that be a laugh!

It might take a while to find her. It isnt as if she has a firm address, Wang Xiu cautioned them.

Thats fine. Elder Sister, Junior Brother City Lord said you had a clone technique. I, too, possess a clone technique. Perhaps we could trade pointers? Hui suggested.

Eh? I always like exchanging pointers. Is your clone technique a combat technique too, then? Wang Xiu asked.

I no, Hui admitted.

Then how are we going to exchange pointers? Wang Xiu asked, lost.

Eh? Eh! I meant exchange pointers in the general sense, but she thought I meant it in the way one asks for a friendly duel! Ah! Xiao Hui, what an oversight! Hui berated himself. Er, I was hoping Elder Sister and I could have a talk, but

Talk? Bleh, Wang Xiu replied.

Hui took a deep breath and steeled himself. I hate fighting, but if Wang Xiu truly has a combat clone art, even watching her utilization of it could prove incredibly powerful for me when I take on All Heavens Sect. I cant create clones mid-battle, and I dont think the lotus clone technique will ever allow me to do so, but at the same time, its not as if Im familiar with fighting from multiple angles at the same time. Any skills she has will prove invaluable for me!

He bowed. Elder Sister, will you exchange pointers with me?

Now youre speaking my language. Wang Xiu nodded. This evening? Id hate to exhaust ourselves beforehand, if we do meet that warrior woman today. I want to face her at my strongest. By all accounts, shes a worthy opponent!

Elder Sister is so wise, to consider even the time of our confrontation, Hui replied. His breathing grew slightly shaky, and his resolve wavered. Shit. Now I have to think about it all day. Dammit. Im going to be so nervous when we do fight.

Ying Lin glanced back. Gently, she touched his arm. Master?

Im fine, Im fine, Hui said quickly.

She smiled. Youll do fine.

What kind of fighter needs to be pepped up by his disciple? Wang Xiu scoffed.

Fierce, Ying Lin stepped forward and threw her hands out. Thats not right! Hes

Hui smiled warmly. Thats right, Ying Lin, tell her! What a good disciple.

Yes, Wang Xiu replied firmly.

Elder Sister, respectfully, this small cultivator is a rogue cultivator. Ive been separated from any sect for a time, and Ive seen both righteous cultivators act demonic, and demonic cultivators act righteous. Forgive me for not having the same rigid mindset as a member of an orthodox sect, Hui replied, bowing.

Eh? Who said I was a member of an orthodox sect? Wang Xiu asked.

Hui rolled his eyes. What do you mean? Its too obvious, Elder Sister. You work for City Lord Chen Xigui. Even if you are not a member of All Heavens Sect yourself, you at least are righteous enough to align yourself with them.

Righteous enough ha! As if All Heavens Sect is the be-all end-all of righteousness, a paragon of righteous cultivation! Internally, Hui mocked himself, but externally, he stared silently at Wang Xiu, waiting for her reply.

Hmph. Well, youre correct there, Wang Xiu said. Well agree to disagree.

Hui bowed. She is probing me well, as expected. I am a mysterious rogue cultivator who agreed to kill some woman for Chen Xigui, no questions asked. Likely Wang Xiu is as much a guide as a babysitter, ready to kill me if I display too much demonic power, or prove to be a threat to the city.

However, she isnt fully wary, which means they dont know who I am. They only suspect me as much as theyd suspect any rogue cultivator. Hmm, I should probe to see how deeply connected she is with All Heavens Sect. If shes an isolated case like Chen Xigui, then I should be able to fight normally. If shes more deeply connected, Ill have to alter my combat style to not stick out in her mind.

They flew on for a bit. At last, Wang Xiu spoke up. I was once a bandit child, back when I was mortal. Even a tiny bit of evil can worm its way into your heart and grow and grow, until what was simple robbery to stay alive becomes killing innocents for fun. I watched it happen to the troupe I was in, as we grew bigger and stronger. Naturally, I have a somewhat firm stance on righteousness.

Hui paused. He considered whether to speak or not, but finally opened his mouth. Then, this vigilante?

Wang Xiu sighed. Shes doing the right thing for now. But for how long? Even if she never steps off the path of righteousness, how long until someone shes gathered beneath her acts out and commits evil? One evil act can quickly multiply, and before we know it, we could have a new demonic sect on our hands.

One evil act can quickly multiply? Why dont you look at your own sect before you say those words? Hui mocked. He shook his head. What if they never commit evil, and become a righteous sect?"

Ultimately thats possible, but Wang Xiu shook her head. Our City Lord would never allow it, because it would threaten his own power. There would be a war, and in the end, more meaningless death. Better to snip it in the bud.

Isnt that hypocritical? Hui asked. Ha, so theyre determined to stamp her out either way. Of course, of course. I never expected All Heavens Sect to be truly righteous, but they truly live up to their reputation of underhanded dealings.

Wang Xiu shrugged. Its the way of the world. The strong crush the weak. Isnt this the ultimate rule of Jianghu? If shes strong enough to crush Chen Xigui, she would. Thus, while Chen Xigui is stronger, hell crush her.

Hui snorted, but said nothing. He turned away, his long hair flowing on the wind.

Ying Lin glanced from Wang Xiu to Hui, feeling caught in the middle. At last, she scrunched down lower and continued to focus on firing off spells. Awkward

Anyways, what do you care? Arent you here to kill her? Wang Xiu asked.

I dont like hypocrites, is all, Hui replied shortly.

Arent you the biggest one of all? Wang Xiu replied, scoffing.

Hui bowed to Wang Xiu. Naturally, as a hypocrite, I can make an exception for myself. Its better to set myself up as an eccentric than try to fight for my own righteousness. Besides, its not like Ive never made mistakes or had to go back on my words. Im no Li Xiang.

Wang Xiu shook her head. I think Im starting to understand why you dont belong to a sect. Youre quite the frustrating one, arent you?