Chapter 397: Lonely Peak Lord

Chapter 397: Lonely Peak Lord

The sun beamed down on Unrivaled Under Heavens Peak, illuminating the slender tendrils of mist that clung to its upper reaches. Trees and greenery clung to its sides, lending it the appearance of an immortal paradise. A lone wolf wandered the peak, its hoary shoulders shifting powerfully under the noon light. It raised its head and howled, the sound echoing off the peak and through the blackened valley of death outside it.Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

All the surrounding peaks hung dead and gray. Death qi curled darkly even under the weight of full sunlight. The cultivators bodies proved too powerful to decay the way mortals would, but instead, as their qi faded, the light and power that surrounded them became tainted with the auras of decay and death until nothing else remained.

At the far perimeter, Zhi Ahn, All-Heavens cultivator, looked over and scowled. Its that wolf again.

Someone should kill that beast already, sell its beast core and make a killing. Ill take a wolf steak while youre at it! a fellow All-Heavens cultivator declared boldly.

Lu Lintei scoffed. Ha! Good luck breaking the barrier on that peak. If even Peak Lord Gui Delun and his army couldnt destroy it, what makes you think you can?

Abruptly, a brilliant aura of white light pierced through the heavens. The All Heavens cultivators reached for their weapons, only to scowl yet deeper. Not again.

Seriously, someone stop her, one of the guards complained.

Lu Lintei raised a hand to her eyes, squinting after the bolt of white light. Did you see what she did to Fu Yin? Hell thaw sometime in the next century, if hes lucky! Do you want to become a glacier, too?

Zhi Ahn sighed. Has someone notified Gui Delun?

Ding Qinwen shook his head. All the messengers forget to mention her.

Ha! You mean, they pass through Twin Elemental City and coincidentally attend a dinner at the Bai Clan, right? Lu Lintei snickered. Actually, can I go next time?

Zhi Ahn shook his head, tired.

Well, I mean. Its not like shes doing anything terrible, one of the guards reasoned.

Right, right. We should stop her, but Im not risking my life. Besides, the Bai Clan provides mystic ice and fire sources to All-Heavens Sect. If we harm their heir, whatll happen to our business relationship? Lu Lintei pointed out,

Ding Qinwen nodded. Exactly. Were guarding against that criminal Weiheng Hui and the dregs of Starbound Sect, not against the Bai Clan. So what if she has an odd fascination with that peak? She isnt harming anyone, nor disturbing the dead.

We should at least chase her, Zhi Ahn argued.

Right. Shall we? Ding Qinwen asked, leaping on his sword.

Lu Lintei waved her hand lazily. You guys go. Ill hold down the fort here, keep an eye out for any she yawned, accomplices.

You mean, youll laze around and do nothing while we do all the hard work? Zhi Ahn snarked back.

Zhi Ahn, make haste! Theres no need to question your martial siblings division of the work. Ding Qinwen reproached him.

What work, Zhi Ahn muttered under his breath, casting a glare at Lu Lintei as he hopped on board his sword.

Lu Lintei pushed herself to her full height and glared in return, but had to stifle a yawn halfway through the motion. How dare you question your elders. Im fifth stage now, dont you know?

How the Heavens overlooked that one and let you through, Ill never know. Shaking his head, Zhi Ahn chased after Ding Qinwen and the white bolt, and the other guards followed after them.

Wiping the sweat off his brow, Peak Lord looked up from splitting stone to watch a streak of white light blow past the encircling All-Heavens guards. He smiled and waved.

A moment later, Bai Xue landed beside him, a small bird-shaped jade token held out before her. Unlike the jade token that had protected Hui from the immortal, this token was carved with the key to the peaks barrier. Xiao Hui! Long time no see.

As you can imagine, most men outside of the family object to this. Since a member of the Bai Clan has to bear my children for me to pass down the bloodline, Im forced to either partner within the clan a prospect I find distasteful, or find a man whos willing to pair with me, and accept everything that comes with that. Like yourself, Bai Xue said, nodding at Hui.

Yes, Hui said. Say something other than yes! Come on, you can think of something! Something, for sure!

His mind remained blank. He stared at the floor, not sure where else to look.

Bai Xue reached out and took his chin into her hand, forcing him to look at her. Then, Xiao Hui, will you give me a child?

At that, Huis mind went entirely blank. Eh? Is this a joke? It must be a joke. But she looks so serious. Shes beautiful, too. Unlike anyone else, a beauty all her own. I do I want to, but, but, but He swallowed. His mouth started to form words, but he words faltered at his lips.

Yes? Bai Xue prompted him.

I that is, no one will kill me?

If you sleep with me? Xiao Hui, how many people do you think have slept with me? Bai Xue asked.

I mean but theres a difference between that, and becoming your husband, Hui said nervously. Oh, and Li Xiang demanded to be first wife. I

You can be my official husband, and she can be your official wife. I have no problem with that. In terms of successors, my child will succeed the Bai Clan, and yours and Li Xiangs can be the first successor for your and her techniques, Bai Xue said simply.

Hui blinked. Youve really thought this out, havent you.

Of course. It is the one thing preventing my mother from marrying me off to someone without my consent. Id prefer to be able to choose and Id like to choose you, Bai Xue said.

Hui took a deep breath. He clenched his fists and glanced down, then looked her in the eyes again. Bai Xue is it only because Im convenient to you that you

Youre handsome and you have an incredible cultivation speed. I find you funny and easy to be around. What else do you want? Bai Xue asked.

When you put it like that well, she has a point. I cant say I feel what might be considered traditional romantic love toward her, but I have a strong friendship toward her, and I would like to sleep with her. Hui looked at her again. Even if I dont fall in love with you

Ive never put much weight on romantic love. Xiao Hui, with my cultivation technique, I honestly prefer men who dont fall in love with me, but see our relationship as casual and consensual fun. If thats how you see me, that is more than acceptable to me, Bai Xue replied.

Ah. So Hui said.

The only reason I havent pushed you down already is because I respect you, Bai Xue said, chuckling. After all, you seem like the type that needs to be pushed, rather than the type that pushes.

Hui waved his hands. Elder Sister! I, I, I have no idea about these

But if you find it acceptable, Bai Xue said, leaning in.

Hui gazed into her red eyes and gulped. Her soft white hair brushed the place on his chest where his robes hadnt fully closed, and he felt her breath on his face. I do.

She smiled and leaned in. Their lips met. He melted, falling backward to the stone floor, and she pressed him down.

Even if its a clone, its still you, isnt it? Bai Xue said, parting for a moment.

Hui nodded breathlessly. Its still me.

Then, become mine.