Chapter 355: To Your Beloved

Chapter 355: To Your Beloved

Then, its decided, Li Xiang said, standing.

Whats decided? When did we have a meeting? Wasnt it just everyone somehow finding me intimidating for the first time in my life, and no one agreeing with anything?

Eh, wait. No, putting aside the intimidation thing thats pretty much how meetings go, isnt it.

Weiheng Hui and I set out tomorrow morning. Everyone else, prepare for battle. If you are not reassured to have a man even All-Heavens Sect fears on our side, or disagree with the plan, you are free to leave. In that case, I expect you to be gone by the time I return. Li Xiang gestured pointedly toward the door, rather than the window everyone had leaped through to enter.

Li Xiang you arent concerned? What if he attacks you? Lu Xubo asked earnestly.

Hui lifted his sleeve to hide a laugh. He cleared his throat. Elder Brother, Im not eager to die, you know? Me versus Li Xiang, the sword cultivator who battles a realm above her level? I have flashy spells and the advantage at range, yes, but I wouldnt rely on that. I might be able to maintain the advantage if I constantly fled, but the second she closed the distance and connected with her sword, Id lose my head. Im afraid to even lift my sword against her. With my pitiful level of sword skills, forget dreaming of landing a hit. Id only shame myself!

Honestly, my only chance at victory would be to involve Jin Xian, Zhubi, and Bai Jingwen in the battle as well, but Bai Jingwen is still sleeping on Unrivaled Peak, and I wouldnt dare risk Zhubis life so blatantly.

Eager to die? Youre a stage higher than her. Youre clearly a threat, Lu Xubo countered, moving between Li Xiang and Hui.

Hui shook his head. No, no. I wouldnt dare.

Lu Xubo took a deep breath. He shook his head. I cant in good conscience send Li Xiang with an unknown quantity like this Weiheng Hui. Ill go as well, as her bodyguard!

Li Xiang sighed. She shook her head. Do as you like.

Ying Lin gasped. She leaned in to Hui. Master, your rival has already worn Li Xiang down to the extent that shell allow him to break in on her plans without really fighting back! Are you not concerned?

Li Xiang is her own woman. If thats what she wants Hui muttered. I dont think she seriously likes Lu Xubo. Sees him as an annoyance, yes, but as a rival? Eras a partner to Li Xiang? I dont think hes even reached the starting line.

Ying Lin tutted and shook her head. Youre already starting from a disadvantageous position. Arent you concerned?

What disadvantageous position? Does it look like Li Xiang likes Lu Xubo to you? Hui argued, shaking his head.

Thats what you dont understand! If an unmarried man and an unmarried woman spend long enough together, theyll start to see one another as potential partners. How long have you spent with Li Xiang lately? And what about Lu Xubo? In comparison, hes miles ahead of you! Ying Lin said, nodding.Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

Hui sighed. Who ruined my disciples head? Why does all her romance advice sound like its coming from a pushy old granny? Thats enough, Ying Lin. We have more important battles ahead of us.

There is no battlefield more important than the battlefield of love, Ying Lin said firmly, pressing a passionate fist to her chest.

What battlefield, Hui said, rolling his eyes. Wheres this imaginary battlefield of hers? By her logic, I ought to be married to Bai Xue, to say nothing of Jin Xian or Bai Jingwen, whove fought alongside me for years, now. Putting aside that Im technically betrothed to Bai Xueeverything about Bai Xue, reallyits absolutely ridiculous to think that men and women must find each other attractive if they spend time near each other! I need to correct this disciples thinking before she leads herself astray.

The rest of the six-color squad put their heads together, murmuring. At last, Indigo Mountain turned and nodded. We concede to this plan, as long as Lu Xubo goes along with Li Xiang. After all, there is no harm in scouting the enemy. However, we do not concede to your plan to dealing with Chen Xiguis beloved afterward. We propose further meetings after we confirm the situation of Chen Xiguis beloved.

Gu Tian shivered. Why did I suddenly get an ominous feeling?

Peak Lords excited voice echoed in Huis mind. Bai Jingwen just woke up!

Eh? Is she did she properly comprehend the inheritance? Hui asked.

I dont know, but she feels stronger, Peak Lord replied. She looked at me and left, not long ago.

Where did she go? Healer asked.

I dont know, Peak Lord repeated.

I dont know, I dont know. What do you know? Rogue replied mockingly.

Peak Lord frowned. Why does everyone always make fun of me?

In any case, its good news that she broke through the inheritance. Its possible that the inheritance woke her psyche up further. If thats the case, she may be headed back to the Bai Clan on her own power. We should allow her to choose her own fate, Hui opined.

What Sectgoer says is reasonable. If anyone sees her, though, let us know, Healer said conclusively.

Master! Ying Lin shouted.

Hui glanced around, then quickly adjusted his swordflight, speeding up to catch up with the others. Gu Tian argh, if I didnt need him to keep teaching Ying Lin how to read, Id put him in this new sword!

The three swords sped over the scrubland. Li Xiang led the way, with Lu Xubo and Hui following behind her, Lu Xubo slightly ahead of Hui. They flew through the night, until, as dawn broke the next morning, Li Xiang raised her hand and pointed ahead.

There, she said.

A treasured ship flew through the sky. Large enough to hold an entire sect, it appeared nearly empty from where Hui stood. He licked his lips, completely unsure how to gauge this. In my novels back home, transportation vehicles are unnecessarily large larger than small countries, in some cases. Is this a gaudily large vehicle, or have I finally encountered the rumored cultivation numbers?

He peered at Li Xiang and Lu Xubo to gauge their reactions, but both remained poker-faced. Ying Lin, in contrast, stared slack-jawed, completely overawed by the enormous ship.

Hui sighed. Li Xiang always has a poker face, Lu Xubo seems like he has a silkpants background, and Ying Lin is a country bumpkin! Theyd react like this no matter how nice the ship was! Useless, completely useless!

Lets go, Lu Xubo declared, summoning his sword to his hand.

Hui jumped out in front of the group and threw his hands out. Wait, wait, Elder Brother. Lets not charge straight in.

What do you propose, then? Lu Xubo asked. He crossed his arms and looked down his nose at Hui.

Hui took a deep breath. He cupped his hands respectfully. If Elder Brother is willing, then