I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 424: Chapter 425: Dancing in the Minefield
Li Xiaobai was at a loss for words inside; the old man was as off-key as ever.

Spouting nonsense here, isn’t the Cultivation World all about the strong being revered? Since when did house and mount matter?

“Hehe, the old beggar doesn’t speak without basis. Look at Elder Old Song who, despite his age, still hasn’t found a wife and is destined to be lonely. Why? Because he doesn’t own any property!”

“Look at those from the Eastern Sea. When you mention them, you think of the Eastern Sea’s Vice Leader. Why? Because the Eastern Sea is their property!”

“And then there’s Elder Tianji, whose cultivation level isn’t much, but whenever someone mentions ‘Immortal Spirit Daily’s Elder Tianji,’ everyone has to show a bit of respect. Why? It’s all about property!”

“So, times have changed. Without your own territory, it’s embarrassing to even announce where you’re from when you’re outside. It’s a big disadvantage.”

The old beggar spoke methodically and convincingly, his expression extraordinarily serious.

Song Que was fuming next to them, his fingers landing on the hilt of his sword more than once, but ultimately, he managed to suppress the rage in his heart.

“Hehe, the elder has indeed taught me something valuable.”

Li Xiaobai laughed it off and subtly quickened his pace. They needed to get to the City Lord’s Mansion to discuss urgent matters as soon as possible, or else if the old beggar kept dancing on minefields, Song Que really might not be able to resist drawing his sword and chopping him down.

In the City Lord’s Mansion, inside the main hall.

Li Xiaobai walked in with two men.

The hall was filled with steam. Just like when he left, Yang Guang and the others were still soaking in the pool, their faces full of bliss.

“Young Master Li is back!”

Yang Huan called out with great surprise.

“He’s back, so what? There’s no need to make a fuss. Don’t disturb Lord Ergouzi’s bath!”

Ergouzi was displeased and casually slapped Ji Wuqing, speaking indifferently.

“Giggle, you dead dog, it was her who said it. Why hit me?!”

Ji Wuqing was furious, but the next second, she was pressed down under Ergouzi again.

“Who told you to crawl next to Lord Ergouzi? Who else would I hit if not you?”

Ergouzi yawned, not even opening his eyes.

“Stop soaking, there’s a situation!”

Li Xiaobai had lines of frustration on his forehead. Tangneng First-class was meant to help cultivators improve their cultivation levels, but now, it seemed as though this group had gone to waste from all the soaking.

“Young Master Li, have you discovered something new?”

“And who is this elder?”

Yang Guang and Cai Kunxu looked at the old beggar with puzzled faces.

“A hundred years ago, the invincible Elder Tianwu!”

The old beggar puffed out his chest and spoke with an air of arrogance.

“You’re the Martial Lunatic!”

“Elder Tianwu!”

Yang Guang’s expression changed drastically. Elder Tianwu was too well-known, and every cultivator born on the Immortal Spirit Continent knew him; those four characters once symbolized invincibility, suppressing all, though it was later said he had died and never appeared on the Immortal Spirit Continent again.

“Hmm, correct, it’s rare that someone in this world still remembers this old beggar. I am quite pleased.”

The old beggar nodded, full of style, feeling flattered by being instantly recognized, with the corners of his mouth involuntarily curving upwards.

“It is only natural, Elder, you are a legend, and we cultivators can hardly match your achievements. We have always regarded you as the goal to chase after!”

Cai Kunxu and Xiong Da looked somewhat excited. Now, all the Great Crossing Realm Cultivators treat Elder Tianwu as a legendary benchmark, and for good reason—his deeds are simply too legendary. He has snatched away the Immortal Spirit Qi with ease not once, but twice, an act that seems inconceivable.

“Hehe, I am but a cultivator walking on the invincible path, nothing of significance. Keep up the good work, and you can do it too.”

The beggar waved his hand and said with a chuckle.

“Old geezer, let’s save the idle chatter about the Azure Lotus for later and not be nauseating here. Speak up about what you encountered at the boundary region!”

Song Que’s expression was unpleasant, and he glared fiercely at Cai Kunxu and the others.

Cai Kunxu’s heart jumped, fearing that he might have overdone the flattery. The beggar seemed pleased, but why did it seem like he had offended Sky Blade Song Que?

Wasn’t this making an already narrow path even narrower?

“Did you Elders by any chance discover something deep within the boundary region?”

Yang Guang smelled something unusual. With all the bigwigs gathered here, it was evident that this was no trivial matter; this might involve a major issue. He straightened up and asked with a serious look on his face.

“Indeed, Elder Tianwu and I have uncovered some of Mei Changqing’s little secrets deep within the boundary region,”

Li Xiaobai nodded.

“What kind of secrets?”

Song Que asked, equally curious about the secrets of Mei Changqing.

“He has set up an altar deep in the boundary region, and this altar seems to communicate with another world. The entity within allows him to temporarily possess the Immortal Spirit Qi…”

Li Xiaobai went on to explain in detail, recounting the encounter between the beggar and Mei Changqing, then described the situation of the altar meticulously.

After listening, everyone furrowed their brows, as it seemed Mei Changqing might harbor ulterior motives, secretly communicating with some powerful entity in the boundary region and carrying out some plan. If not stopped in time, this could lead to a major upheaval.

Song Que burst into laughter.

“Elder Tianwu, you deserved to be imprisoned by Mei Changqing in the boundary region. It’s lucky you weren’t devoured by the Flesh Mountain, that’s due to your good fortune—what do you expect with your greed, having snatched the Immortal Spirit Qi twice?”

“Hehe, if that youngster hadn’t violated the martial codes and attacked me from the shadows, how could the beggar have been caught and imprisoned?”

“That just goes to show that all of you in the boundary region are a bunch of dishonorable people!”

Stung by the accusation, the beggar’s face also twitched a little.

“Hehe, when you ambushed me and stole the Immortal Spirit Qi back then, you didn’t talk like this. In the world of cultivators, only the outcome matters, not the process, old geezer, you’ve met your match!”

Song Que said with a sneer. At this moment, he even felt that Mei Changqing seemed rather agreeable.

The beggar was at a disadvantage, and his mood was quite good.

“Cough cough, therefore, it is very likely that First Battlefield is plotting something at the moment. If their actions are left unchecked, it could affect the boundary region. I believe we should take control of the situation, interrogate him to clarify his objectives, and then decide on our next steps.”

Yang Guang interrupted the bickering between the two, a bit troubled by the friction between the two powerful figures.

“Exactly, that’s what I’m thinking as well. We need to find out who exactly is within that altar, and the only way to know is to ask him directly.”

Li Xiaobai nodded, implying that even if they intended to summon the entity from the altar, they needed to understand the situation thoroughly first; otherwise, startling the snake could lead to fruitless efforts.

“Your reasoning makes sense. I nominate Elder Tianwu, who was already invincible a hundred years ago, to undertake this mission.”

Song Que nodded and said dryly.

The beggar gave a toothy smile: “Hehe, I beg to differ. The beggar has been invincible for too long, it’s time to give others a chance. This is your era, so let Old Song take the lead and capture the City Lord.”