Chapter 364: Love and Truth

Chapter 364: Love and Truth

Li Xiang nodded. She gestured as she explained. I cant afford to risk weakening myself with childbirth with the battle with All-Heavens on the horizon, but afterward, we can attempt reproduction.

Hui blinked at her. Eh hold up, Li Xiang. You

She tilted her head. Weve been close for a long time, right? Breeding with someone you like after a long relationship is normal, no?

No, no, no, hold up, Im Im lost, Hui said, shaking his head. What happened to my cute and sweet Li Xiang, who dared to hold my hand and snuck out to look at the stars at night together back on Starbound Peak? Who is this?

Equally confused, she frowned at him. We already accomplished romance, right? We held hands. Her grip on his tightened. And grew close physically. She patted his head. So the next step is, naturally, bree

A riot sounded in his head, all the various clones shouting at one another. Hui put a hand over her mouth hurriedly. If Elder Sister says that word one more time, I think the rest of my clones are going to murder me.

Is that really how she thinks romance works? Did we qualify as having a relationship? Wait, since when does Li Xiang think we were dating? Does she know what dating is? Hui rubbed his forehead and took a deep breath. Theres so much to unravel that I dont know where to start.

One persistent voice sounded in his head. Ask her if we can do Bai Xue ask her if we can do Bai Xue ask her

Wheres the mute button? Rogue asked.

Healer sighed. Peak Lord, calm down. Whats gotten into you, anyways?

Im the one stuck in isolation on this damn lonely peak! At least allow me to have some fun! I havent seen a human in ages, let alone a woman! Just me and the wolf. There was Bai Jingwen, but she was sleeping in a tree, and she ran off the second she awoke! Im so damn lonely! Peak Lord raged.

Healer, we should adjust that barrier to not allow Bai Xue in. Otherwise, I think Peak Lord is going to make lots of Bai Clan babies for us to babysit, Rogue said dryly.

Im already babysitting the rest of the damn clone bodies. Whats a few more brats? Peak Lord replied.

Healer pressed a hand to his forehead. The barrier already doesnt allow Bai Xue in, so dont worry. Peak Lord, calm down. If you must, Im sure you could leave the peak for a few days without much risk. If youre so lonely as to lose your rationality, wed be better off with you taking a vacation than forcing you to stay on that peak.

Fuck yeah! Peak Lord cheered.

If wanting to do Bai Xue counts as losing your rationality, mark me down as irrational, Rogue said with a grin.

Hey Rogue, wanna meet up? I dont think theyd say no to two at once Peak Lord asked.

Healer sighed deeply.

Hui shook his head. He took a deep breath. Li Xiang are we a couple?

Li Xiang frowned at him. No.

But youd breed with me? Hui asked.

Wed be a couple then, Li Xiang clarified.

Hui blinked. Er, Elder Sister, please forgive me if you already know this, but generally people become a couple before they have before they breed.

Eh, Li Xiang said, frowning.

Hold on. Is this why Hui coughed. Er, back in the sect, I understand that you were seen as aloof, an untouchable princess beyond ordinary cultivators. Would this maybe have something to do with that image?

Master, Ying Lin said, blinking innocently at him.

You interrupted a very normal, casual conversation. Theres no need to go deciding strange things in your head, Hui said firmly.

Eh, a normal conversation where you hug each other and hold each other close inside a sound-deadening formation? Ying Lin asked, blinking.

That sometimes happens, Hui said, nodding.

Aside from Zhubi, when has Master held anyone? Ying Lin asked, crossing her arms.

Im holding you right now, Hui pointed out, gesturing to her collar.

That doesnt count. And neither does Zhubi. Something was happening between you and that beauty Li Xiang, just admit it, Master! Ying Lin said, giving him a look.

Hui sighed. Nothing worth gossiping about. Keep your thoughts to yourself, Ying Lin, and I can forget this happened.

Aww. But then Ill never know wait! Ill go ask Li Xiang what happened! Ying Lin said, thumping her fist into her open hand. She cant lie, after all, unlike Master.

Hui glared at her. Ying Lin

Hmm? Ying Lin gave him an innocent look.

Hui tightened his grip, then released her. Stop your gossiping and go prepare for battle.

Ying Lin bounced away, then cupped her hands to him. Yes, Master! She spun around and raced off into the ship again.

Shes totally going to go gossip, Hui thought to himself, sighing.

He turned back around, wandering along in the ship. I do need to go prepare. I should make a few talismans, test out my new bell weapon, maybe try making something of those talisman scraps I still havent decoded Ah, I still dont like fighting. It seems inevitable, but

To think, Chen Xigui seemed so I dont know. Ordinary. Bratty. But truthfully, hes a coldhearted villain who likes to murder womenokay, even when I met him, he did seem to like murdering women. But innocently. Er, not that theres a way to innocently murder women

Hui pressed a hand to his forehead and sighed. My thoughts are far too messy. Lets add settling my mental energy to the list of battle preparations. Settling my mental energy, meditating, circulating my qi I have a lot to prepare and so little time. Argh, battles are too scary. So scary. Cant we all settle our disputes by talking?

But no, I dont think this can be settled by words. Chen Xigui has crossed too many lines. Someone needs to punish him, and in this world, that has to be us. The people with the strength to stop him, who care that hes committing evil.

He stopped and turned, looking over his shoulder. It must be exhausting to be Li Xiang. So much evil to punish, and so few people willing to stand by her side. But thats how she gets stronger. One day, perhaps, she can become a force strong enough to clean up the cultivation world.

Hui smiled, just faintly. I hope I see that day.

Heehee, Ying Lin giggled from behind him.

Hui whipped around, scowling. Ying Lin!

Smiling after her with that goofy grin? Master Ying Lin said, fluttering her eyelashes.

Go! Prepare! Hui snapped, charging at her. He shooed her away, putting a little bit of force in the blows so the wind buffeted her through the hallway away from him.

Aww, but Master Unable to hold her ground, Ying Lin staggered reluctantly down the hallway, looking over her shoulder the whole time.

Hui pressed his lips together and waved his hand again, sending Ying Lin floating off. At least she didnt go talk to Li Xiang. Small mercies.