Chapter 4 Mind Your Own Business

Chapter 4 Mind Your Own Business

The night begrudgingly draped itself over the land.

Bang! Bang! The final set of punches, as if participating in a reluctant finale, succumbed to the howling wind. Li Guanqi reluctantly acknowledged that it was already midnight, a frown of annoyance creasing his brow.

Has Grandpa not returned today?

Tsk, forget it. Maybe he went down the mountain to buy wine again, Li Guanqi muttered as he mopped his brow.

A faint, almost mocking smile danced at the corner of his mouth as he stood up and strolled out the door. Cloaked in gray, the young man glided through the night like a self-assured ghost, his steps as delicate as a cat gracefully leaping onto a rooftop. In no time, he reached a courtyard.

A big yellow dog, lazily reclining by the gate, detected an unfamiliar scent and gradually cracked open its eyes.

Smack!

A quick palm strike landed on the big yellow dogs face, momentarily stupefying it. It began to part its jaws, seemingly preparing to bark

Smack! Smack!

Quiet!

The big yellow dog endured two more resounding slaps, its eyes welling up with the tears of indignant betrayal. Confronted with the boys stern glare, it thought better of raising its voice and promptly skulked away, tail tucked firmly between its legs. As it fled, it cast a backward glance at the Zhao familys yard. Li Guanqi greeted this sight with a faint smirk, then effortlessly crouched down, scaling the mud wallalmost a foot taller than himwith practiced ease.

Inside Zhao Beichens abode, Li Guanqi moved at his own leisurely pace, gravitating toward the Zhao familys woodpile. As expected, two egg nests awaited him. Li Guanqi couldnt resist a chuckle as he gleefully confiscated seven or eight eggs, nesting them snug in his arms. For the ones that didnt quite fit

He gave three eggs a vigorous shake with one hand, before returning them to their original resting place, satisfaction etched across his face. Following this, he quietly ventured into the Li familys backyard, where a variety of vegetables grewradishes, cucumbers, eggplants, and corn. Li Guanqi took a hungrily satisfying bite from each, then took bold strides towards a well.

Hiss, hiss.

Splash!

Wrinkling his nose at the smell, the young man muttered to himself, As expected, Auntie Lis cooking leaves a strong, lasting scent. Yep, not bad.

Snort, snort!

The young man shivered, though whether from the nights chill or his own amusement, it was hard to say. He looked at the pigs inside the pigpen, his grin growing mischievous. No worries, my dear swine comrades, I didnt forget about your part in this celebration!

As he spoke, the young man fished a package of powdered medicine, neatly wrapped in mulberry paper, from his pocket. Observing the three pigs within, he couldnt help but jest, Let me spice things up a bit for you fellas.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

On the chessboard, three black pieces were completely surrounded by numerous white ones, leaving only one gap! The message was clear: if they didnt agree to Su Xuans demands, he would eliminate the three of them! Evidently, Lu Tiancheng hadnt opted for compromise, triggering the recent tremors that had reverberated for miles around. As the two men silently faced each other, the space in front of them suddenly distorted ever so slightly.

Su Xuans figure gradually materialized from the void, his attire slightly tattered but his demeanor still aloof. Meng Jiangchu narrowed his eyes, a glint of sharpness flashing within them as he observed the black scabbard in the old mans hand.

Wheres that fellow Lu?

Su Xuan gestured toward the chessboard and inquired, Have you all taken a good look?

Meng Jiangchu nodded, and Zhang Qixuan, his back hunched, tapped his pipe while wearing a sly smile and remarked, Whether weve looked or not, what difference does it make, really?

Su Xuan didnt reply; instead, he slowly secured the jet-black scabbard around his waist. Immediately, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged like boiling water! As the old man clenched his palm, a handle of reddish-gold sword qi began to gradually condense. The thin old man seemed as though he were bound in place by an invisible force, unable to move! Cold sweat instantly trickled down the old mans forehead.

Su Xuans right hand slowly grasped the handle of the newly formed sword, and instantly, a terrifying force shot up into the sky! The surrounding vast void underwent rapid and tumultuous changes, thunder and lightning raging!

You old immortals are so bothersome

Talking nicely with you is useless, isnt it?

Do I have to personally come to the Mysterious Gate Domain to find you?

Are your incarnate avatars so easily discarded?

The thin old mans eyes were fixed on the jet-black scabbard, and suddenly, a distant name flashed in his mind. Gradually, it merged with the old man in front of him, and in this instant, his heart was filled with endless fear! Trembling all over, the old man struggled to say, You You are

Boom!!

A terrifying pressure instantly descended upon the old man, and his already hunched body knelt down in an instant. His head was firmly pressed against the ground, but there was no thought of resistance in his mind! If it was really that man, he would definitely go to the Mysterious Gate Domain to find his true self! The old mans voice, dry, said, Please Your Excellency, I will leave the Great Xia immediately!

Boom!

The sword qi within the scabbard shattered instantly, and a big grin appeared on Su Xuans face as he said, Now, isnt that better~?

I consider myself a man of reason, you see. I enjoy convincing people with logic, and Im not particularly fond of resorting to force.

Meng Jiangchu grumbled from the side, And what about Lu Tiancheng?

Su Xuan shrugged and muttered as he hung the scabbard back on his waist. Hes been dealt with. Theres no helping it after all, he just wouldnt listen to reason.